(2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks: Peace talks collapse after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv US-Iran peace talks: The US-Iran peace talks, which were being helped by Pakistan, ended without any agreement after 21 hours of discussions on Saturday (April 11). US Vice President JD Vance, who was leading the American side, said this is "bad news for Iran" and that the US team is leaving after giving its "final and best offer." | So, why did the talks fail? | Vance did not share full details publicly but said the main issue was about nuclear weapons. He explained that the US wants a clear promise from Iran that it will not try to build nuclear weapons or develop the means to make them quickly. | "Their nucle…
(2026-04-12). Iran, US fail to reach agreement in marathon talks in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Marathon Speaking at a press conference, US Vice President JD Vance said that the US negotiating team would leave Pakistan having failed to come to an agreement. | "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," he told reporters after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capi…
(2026-04-12). Iran: Despite Failure in Islamabad, Talks with US will Continue. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Islamabad negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
(2026-04-12). Did Iran lose track of Hormuz mines? Mojtaba struggles to locate naval mines amid talks in Pakistan. hindustantimes.com Amid high-stakes Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, a new crisis unfolds in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's naval mine strategy, once a tool of leverage, now appears to be backfiring as Tehran struggles to locate and clear hazardous minefields. Reports suggest deployments were haphazard, with drifting mines posing continued risks to global shipping and energy routes. As tensions with the United States and Israel escalated earlier, the situation has only grown more complex. With Donald Trump demanding a complete reopening of the strait, questions remain—can Iran eliminate a threat it may no longer fully control?>
(2026-04-12). Failed US-Iran Talks Could Trigger Energy Crisis and Regional War. thinktank.pk The recent collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad underscores the deep-rooted complexities that continue to define one of the most volatile geopolitical rivalries of the modern era. Despite 21 hours of intensive discussions, both sides failed to reach an agreement, exposing not only immediate disagreements but also long-standing structural …
(2026-04-12). After 21 Hours, Nothing: U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse and the Empire Shows Its Cracks. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What did I say this morning? So much for the "college try." It didn't even last a day. I never expected anything real to come from this — not from a United States that is not only losing ground, but losing face in full view of the world. This wasn't strength at the …
(2026-04-12). Historic Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington, but sources say hopes for agreement remain low. haaretz.com There seems to be a gap between Benjamin Netanyahu's declarations on a possible peace agreement with Lebanon and the circumstances under which they were made: American and international pressure to halt strikes in Lebanon to allow talks between the United States and Iran to move forward…
(2026-04-12). Lebanese media: Five killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com
(2026-04-12). America's Suez Moment Is Here — And It's Losing. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As Washington scrambles to reframe a disastrous war as "diplomacy," a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened the door to negotiations that may already be collapsing under their own contradictions. In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Hedges speaks with former British diplomat Alastair Crooke, who lays out …
(2026-04-12). Pope Leo slams 'delusion of omnipotence' stoking US-Israeli war on Iran. scmp.com In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fuelling the US-Israel war on Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. | Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St Peter's Basilica on the same day the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held.
(2026-04-12). Global Sumud Flotilla: We Refuse To Wait. popularresistance.org The Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Barcelona this Sunday, April 12, 2026, joined by Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. While countries trade ceasefire announcements, the Israeli regime's assault on Gaza and ground offensive in Lebanon continue as of this morning, underscoring how little has changed for civilians under fire and how urgent it is to act. | The flotilla's strategy and purpose are clear: to challenge israel's illegal siege on Gaza, deliver aid, and confront the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and the complicity that enables it.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Iran condemns assassination threats against Iranian negotiators amid US talks Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called for public condemnation of the assassination threats leveled against Iranian negotiators amid ongoing talks with the United States that are aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli aggression against the country.
(2026-04-12). Israeli attacks, Blockade on Gaza: Casualties, Humanitarian Collapse. juancole.com By IMEMC | — | ( The latest attacks come amid intensifying bombardment, deepening displacement, and the continued failure of emergency crews to reach large numbers of victims trapped under the rubble. | Al‚ÄëJazeera's correspondents in Gaza r…
(2026-04-12). On April 11 Coup Anniversary, Delcy Rodríguez Condemns Fascism, Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with Lebanon Following Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Saturday, April 11, speaking at the Cotiza neighborhood in Caracas, Rodríguez noted that the upcoming April 13 celebration would mark the restoration of constitutional order, just as it did 24 years ago. | "Every 11th has its 13th, and on the 13th we wi…
(2026-04-12). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-12). United States And Israel Bomb 307+ Medical Facilities In Iran. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are systematically targeting hospitals in Iran. In one month of bombing, the two countries have hit at least 307 health centers across the country, according to reports from the Iranian Red Crescent. The carefully planned destruction of the Islamic Republic's medical infrastructure fits into a long history of deliberate U.S. attacks on hospitals. Since the end of World War Two, Washington has targeted medical centers in at least 16 countries, and the 307 Iranian sites hit does not even come close to the record for the number of hospitals in any country destroyed by American bombs and…
(2026-04-12). Bibi hiding in bunker? Netanyahu begs for two more weeks as Iran's missiles still loom over Israel. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu is under renewed fire at home as he asks to delay his corruption trial yet again, this time citing the growing security threat from Iran. In this video, we break down how Iran's missile arsenal, which has survived weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes, is now feeding a political storm inside Israel. Critics accuse Netanyahu of hiding behind the Iran crisis and practicing "bunker politics," as he postpones testimony in a case that has dragged on since 2020 and could still send him to jail. We explain the latest court filing, the judge's response, the shockwaves from Judge Benny Sagi's death, and why pol…
(2026-04-12). US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits. scheerpost.com Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran's academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts. Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout hroughout their war on Iran, the U.S. and Israel broke many norms of military engagement, such as systematically targeting academic institutions in Iran. Universities became a major casualty, and explicit …
(2026-04-12). Don't Be Fooled, The Hormuz Crisis Is Coming. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic Don't be fooled by the relative lull since the onset of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. The economic crisis is coming. The fuse has been lit. We're still in the burning down phase. But the bomb will go off. First off, there is still nothing moving through the Strait of …
(2026-04-12). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-12). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-12). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-12). racist death penalty bill: when the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status. haaretz.com At one end the ultimate punishment is applied selectively, while at the other, efforts are made to let the prime minister skirt his corruption trial. In both cases, the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status…
(2026-04-12). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-12). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-12). Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island. sanews.gov.za Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area. | In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the department initiated these arrests in two separate incidents involving attempts to harvest marine resources illegally. | "I want to send a stern warning to poaching syndicates that the senseless and untethered poaching and plundering o…
(2026-04-12). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-04-12). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-12). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-12). A Citizen's Impeachment Movement Underway Can Restore Our Republic and Its Constitution. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | NADER.ORG…
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-12). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-12). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-12). Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are terrified they will lose their land.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-12). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-12). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-12). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-12). At The Heartland Climate Conference: "What Is The Proof?" , Extreme Weather Events Edition. wattsupwiththat.com You will not be surprised to learn that for most every claim of the climate cabal, the proof is lacking.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-12). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Inside The US F-15E Rescue Cover-Up. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for Mintpress News Contradictions, Costs, and a Failed Mission in Iran. The F-15E rescue Iran operation, sold by the Trump administration as a 'biblical' triumph, stands exposed as one of the most costly and contradictory failures in modern military history. Not only did it set back the US taxpayer over $300 million dollars, Iran …
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-12). UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-12). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-12). Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil's World Cup squad: Ancelotti. aljazeera.com Brazil's coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
(2026-04-12). Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses. sanews.gov.za Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. | In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province's efforts to combat FMD continue to make strong progress. | "This latest shipment will further bolster our drive to vaccinate the province's entire herd and is critical in protecting our economy and jobs. I want to thank all our partners who continue to work with…
(2026-04-12). Rare Earth Leverage and Pressure Points on U.S. Technological Power. wattsupwiththat.com The rare‚Äëearth crisis is becoming a structural element of the global environment, shaping the resilience of the American technological and defense system. In the logic of the Yankee angle, the United States' ability to adapt to these conditions and establish secure supply chains will determine its strategic position in the years ahead.
(2026-04-12). Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy. aljazeera.com Israel says it has reprimanded Spain's top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.
(2026-04-12). Ahead of U.S. talks, Israel pushes Lebanon to curb Hezbollah militarily. haaretz.com As Washington mediates rare direct contact, Israel aims to expand its southern security zone while pressing Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's nationwide military and political influence, amid uncertainty over IDF freedom of action under U.S. pressure…
(2026-04-12). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-12). Trump: From useful monster to instrument of empire regeneration. strategic-culture.su Trump has, for now, gotten the U.S. armed forces out of the dead-end alley he had led them into. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-12). Colombia Exits Andean Community in Response to Ecuador's Aggressive Tariffs. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his country's exit from the Andean Community in response to Ecuador's imposition of 100% tariffs on Colombian products, which Petro called a "monstrosity." | "This means the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia. We have nothing more there," the Colombian president announced on Thursday, April 9. This marks a breaking point for the regional integration body comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. | In this regard, Petro gave instructions for the immediate reorientation of Colombian foreign and trade policy toward Mercosur, the Caribbean, and Central America.
(2026-04-12). Trump's 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White House grounds to mark his 80th birthday on June 14. | Trump, a UFC fan, made the announcement on social media. This year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and the initial plans were for the fight to take place on July 4, US Independence Day.
(2026-04-12). The Twilight Of Western White Power Will Usher In The Dawn Of A New Global Civilization. popularresistance.org I predict that the US will be physically expelled from the region. It is becoming quite clear to the vassal states that have aligned themselves with the US, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, that the US was unable to defend them, and not only unable to defend them, but that they the US, made decisions that clearly appear to prioritize the defense of Israel over them. And so being in alignment with the US, allowing for US bases to exist on in their territory as a result of not only them not being able to be defended, but making them a target. And so there is a real rethinking, if you will, taking place am…
(2026-04-12). DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone. theintercept.com 
Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk's workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East.
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-12). Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis. aljazeera.com Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.
(2026-04-12). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). Massive demonstration in support of Cuba held in Rome. radiohc.cu The Italian people expressed their overwhelming and growing solidarity with Cuba in the face of pressure and threats from the United States during a massive national demonstration that marched on Saturday along several of Rome's main avenues. | More than ten thousand people participated in the march, organized by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC). They were convened by numerous political, social, and labor organizations, and departed at 3: 00 PM local time from the iconic Roman Colosseum. | Marco Papacci, president of ANAIC, emphasized in statements to Prensa Latina the support for this ini…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-12). US Diplomacy's Last Breath. popularresistance.org How long did it take for the Israelis to sabotage the five-minutes-to-midnight ceasefire accord the Trump regime reached with the Islamic Republic Tuesday evening? | How long before the Trump regime endorsed the Zionists' purposeful spoliation of this agreement? | We are counting in hours. | President Donald Trump announced his approval of the two-week agreement on Truth Social, his social-media platform, at 6: 32 Tuesday evening U.S. East Coast time. | By the following morning — at the latest — the Zionist regime was carpet-bombing Lebanon.
(2026-04-12). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-12). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-12). Netanyahu next to Middle East map: 'We strangled them and have more to do'. aljazeera.com Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us'.
(2026-04-12). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-12). Can Europe Protect Consumers While Taxing Energy Giants? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran ripple across global energy markets, Europe once again finds itself caught in a familiar storm—soaring fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and mounting public frustration. The latest proposal emerging from the European Commission to impose new taxes on oil and gas companies reflects both urgency and political calculation. …
(2026-04-12). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-12). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-12). $5 Billion Lifeline Air Defense : Is Pakistan Preparing for a Gulf Conflict? thinktank.pk Pakistan's recent deployment of fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia has triggered a major geopolitical debate: is Islamabad abandoning its long-standing neutrality between Gulf rivals and aligning firmly with the Arab bloc? More critically, does this move indicate that Pakistan is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia in the event of escalation with Iran? …
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-12). Cuba expresses appreciation for solidarity from Brussels. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry has expressed its gratitude for the gestures of solidarity shown to the island by social movements and Cubans residing in Belgium. | "We thank the solidarity movement, the unions, and the Cubans residing in Belgium who raised their voices to denounce the criminal blockade that has besieged our people for more than six decades," the ministry wrote in a post on the social network X. | More than 200 people gathered on Saturday in the streets of Brussels to express their strongest rejection of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, denoun…
(2026-04-12). Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years. aljazeera.com The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year hold on power.
(2026-04-12). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Even Hobbes has a foot in Kabbalah. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-12). Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research. ecns.cn
(2026-04-12). Trump, Hegseth, and the Colonial Language of War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-04-12). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Multitudinaria manifestación de apoyo a Cuba en Roma. radiohc.cu El pueblo italiano expresó su solidaridad mayoritaria y creciente con Cuba, ante las presiones y amenazas de Estados Unidos, durante una masiva manifestación nacional que este sábado recorrió hoy varias de las principales avenidas de Roma. | En la marcha, organizada por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), participaron más de diez mil personas convocadas por numerosas organizaciones políticas, sociales y sindicales, quienes partieron a las 15: 00 hora local desde el emblemático Coliseo Romano. | Marco Papacci, presidente de la Anaic, destacó, en declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el respaldo a esta i…
(2026-04-12). Dirigente partidista evoca desembarco de Martí y Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y miembro del Buró Político, Roberto orales Ojeda, evocó desde su perfil en Facebook el desembarco del Héroe Nacional José Martí y el Mayor General Máximo Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo, el 11 de abril de 1895, como inicio de la llamada Guerra Necesaria. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que aquel episodio, protagonizado por seis hombres en medio de la oscuridad y la tempestad, constituye un símbolo de resistencia y voluntad de lucha por la independencia nacional. | Señaló que Cajobabo no es un sitio del pasado, sino un recodo de Patria donde la…
(2026-04-12). Rivendicare la vittoria pur ammettendo la sconfitta: non esiste un modo semplice per riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. strategic-culture.su Trump ora si rende conto che la guerra è persa — forse è persa, ma non è finita. Potrebbe protrarsi ancora per un po'. | Segue nostro Bloomberg: ´Si puà≤ sostenere che sia l'Iran ad aver ottenuto la vittoria strategica più significativa… Tutto indica che la capacità di Teheran di controllare lo Stretto stia aumentando ª | Le sconfitte che l'Occidente continua a subire ´[sono] soprattutto… intellettuali ª…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
(2026-04-11). Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Truce Talks, Insists on Preconditions Being Met. orinocotribune.com A high-ranking Iranian delegation has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad for talks with US representatives, as Tehran warns that any failure to meet its preconditions will derail the process. | Headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, the delegation, which includes security, political, military, economic, and legal committees, arrived in Islamabad on Friday night. | Other Iranian officials on the delegation include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Secretary of the Supreme National Defense Council Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati, as well as several members of parl…
(2026-04-11). China to join Pakistan-hosted US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A Islamabad is hosting the talks amid continuing tension between Wa…
(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). U.S.-Iran negotiations are safe in the hands of two billionaire politicians. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The glaring differences between the United States and Iran notwithstanding, the talks beginning…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Diplomacy: A Turning Point or Tactical Break in US-Iran War? thinktank.pk The arrival of US and Iranian officials in Islamabad marks one of the most consequential diplomatic moments in recent history. After weeks of intense confrontation that pushed the region to the brink of wider war, both sides have now chosen negotiation over escalation—at least temporarily. Yet, these talks are not unfolding in a vacuum of …
(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). Israel is attacking Lebanon to sabotage the Iran ceasefire, but the media is hiding its true motivation. mondoweiss.net 
Israel moved quickly to sabotage the Iran ceasefire with air attacks on Lebanon, but the mainstream media refuses to report this as an attempt to torpedo the fragile talks.
(2026-04-11). US-Iran peace talks: High-stakes US Iran discussion begins in Islamabad, Tehran in touch with Hezbollah | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Iranian negotiating team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, according to Iranian media, marking the beginning of a crucial diplomatic push to end the conflict. | Reports said the talks would move forward only if Washington agrees to Tehran's "preconditions." The delegation comprises top political, military, and economic figures, including the foreign minister, defence council secretary, central bank governor, and several lawmakers. | Key members of the delegation include: | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — Pa…
(2026-04-11). Historic Talks, Hollow Power: The Illusion of Peace as Empire Slips. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Whatever this is, it has to be reported as historic. That's what they'll call it—high-level talks, breakthroughs, diplomacy in motion. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance sitting face-to-face with Iranian officials for the first time in decades. Headlines will frame it as progress. A turning point. A moment of calm …
(2026-04-11). 'Ten minutes of terror' Lebanon death toll tops 300 from Israel's 'Black Wednesday'. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: As the US and Iran prepared to hold ceasefire talks in Pakistan today, Israel is continuing to bomb Lebanon. The death toll from Israel's massive attack on Wednesday topped 300. More than 1150 people were injured. In a span of 10 minutes, Israel struck 100 sites across Beirut, the Beqaa Valley…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). Iran Does Not Seek War but Will Never Abandon Its Rightful Demands, Claims Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. scheerpost.com The fate of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hangs in the balance after Israel continues to attack Lebanon in complete violation of the terms of negotiations. Abdul Rahman Peoples Dispatch Millions of Iranians took to the streets to mark the 40th day of the mourning of the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah …
(2026-04-11). MAGA, Israel-style: Netanyahu just hired his theorist-in-chief. haaretz.com Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have…
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). can have Anti-war protests across Israel amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com The police permit granted to protest organizers capped participation at 1,000 people as several thousands gathered, chanting, 'Occupying southern Lebanon is a recipe for disaster,' and, 'We won't have security here until we make peace'…
(2026-04-11). Breaking/watch: actionist takes hammer to US warplane in Irish airport. thecanary.co 
A direct action activist in Ireland has used a hammer to damage a US warplane on the tarmac in Shannon airport. While posturing as opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and US assistance for Israeli aggression, the Dublin government has allowed continued US use of Irish airports to supply Israel and attack peaceful nations. Just last […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israel kills seven people in Gaza in new attack targeting police. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed seven people on Saturday, the devastated territory's civil defence said, in the Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an Israeli drone had fired two missiles close to In addition to the seven dead, he said, several mo…
(2026-04-11). Venezuela's Deputy Foreign Minister for Africa Meets Sahrawi President, Discusses Cooperation Agenda. orinocotribune.com 
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), the Venezuelan deputy minister of foreign affairs for Africa, Yuri Pimentel, visited Sahrawi refugee camps in Algeria. He was received by the president of the SADR, Brahim Ghali, to whom he conveyed a message of solidarity and brotherhood on behalf of President Nicolás Maduro and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez. | Venezuelan Deputy FM Yuri Pimentel in a meeting with Sahrawi President Brahim Ghali, April 9, 2026. Photo: Foreign Ministry of Venezuela. | During the meeting on Thursday, April 9, the Venezuelan off…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Iran's Drones, The Strait Of Hormuz And The New World Order. popularresistance.org On April 8, the people of Iran celebrated. And as Iran's government announced, their military will keep its finger on the trigger. This implies not a moment of trust of U.S. imperialism, which violates every agreement it makes. | A ceasefire based on Iran's 10 points and a refusal to concede to even one of the U.S.'s 15 points is an enormous victory. Iran is steadfast, bold and incredibly well prepared. The Iranian people stayed united. That unity is what the U.S. regime tried to break. It tried to break the united resistance in Cuba for the last 67 years, and in China for the last 77 years.
(2026-04-11). US warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op. newarab.com 
Two US Navy warships have transited the The announcement – which marks the first such transit since the "Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will s…
(2026-04-11). The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece of its energy infrastructure, took a direct strike. A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex. Iran said it was retaliating for attacks on its Lavan Island oil refinery …
(2026-04-11). The Iranians Probably Wished to Hell They Had Developed Nuclear Weapons! Just Ask the Russians, Chinese and North Koreans! covertactionmagazine.com Even when the U.S. and Israel fired missiles and dropped bombs on the home of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his wife and other members of his family, killing more than 40 members of the leadership of Iran, senior Iranian officials had maintained that Iran would never develop a nuclear bomb. The Omani Foreign Minister, …
(2026-04-11). "I Want to Occupy" : Inside the Israeli Movement Pushing to Raze and Settle Southern Lebanon. theintercept.com In the communities closest to Israel's northern border, residents argue the only way to keep themselves safe is to displace their Lebanese neighbors.
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). John Kerry says Netanyahu lobbied for Iran strike for decades. newarab.com 
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Speaking with MS Now's Jen Psaki on her show The Briefing on Friday,
(2026-04-11). Watch: Netanyahu threatens Spain — for being mean to IOF war criminals. thecanary.co 
Benjamin Netanyahu is never one to shy away from a show of petulant monstrousness. And that's on show again after Spanish PM dared to condemn Israel's illegal war on Iran and call for the EU to end its trade deal with the genocidal apartheid colony. Netanyahu is clearly short on ideas, even wheeling out again […] | By
(2026-04-11). New Zealand's Surveillance Relationship with Israel and Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing. covertactionmagazine.com At the March 4, 2026, Intelligence and Security Committee, Green Party national security and intelligence spokesperson Teanau Tuiono asked the heads of New Zealand's two primary spy agencies to clarify the country's intelligence relationship with Israel. "I've been thinking about…the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran,…and I wonder if you could provide us some clarity," said Tuiono. …
(2026-04-11). Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink? scmp.com Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? | We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity…
(2026-04-11). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in raid on West Bank village. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of "He was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in a critical condition" and later succumbed to hi…
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2026-04-11). Over the moon: Artemis II astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip. scmp.com Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in Nasa's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. | The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa's Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego where they splashed down just offshore the evening before.
(2026-04-11). Madrid demonstration stands in solidarity with Lebanon against Zionist aggression and massacres. samidoun.net 
On Thursday 9 April, Samidoun Madrid joined with the Masar Badil, the Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement, Tariq el-Tahrir Youth and Student Network and Alkarama Palestinian Women's Movement for an emergency demonstration in response to the Zionist massacres in Lebanon. The protest, which gathered outside the Zionist embassy in the Spanish capital, was a spirited …
(2026-04-11). Socialists speak out against leaked Your Party 'purge' motion. thecanary.co 
As several Your Party (YP) members have reported, a leaked motion shows that YP have plans to pass a motion which will lead to the expulsion of socialist members. Or it does if it's real, anyway. We asked YP to confirm at 9: 00am on Saturday 11 April, and they still haven't got back to us. […] | By
(2026-04-11). Russia and Ukraine begin 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. scmp.com A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. | Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Easter, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first made the proposal. | Both sides have agreed to observe it.
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). Sudanese man charged in UK over migrant deaths. newarab.com 
A Sudanese man arrested Friday in southeast Alnour Mohamed Ali is accused of "endangering life," Britain's National Crime Agency said. | Two men and two women died Thursday trying to board a small boat taking dozens of other people from France to England. Ali, 27, is alleged to have piloted the vessel. | The NCA said he was detained early Friday at a migrant processing centre in Kent. | The northern French coast is t…
(2026-04-11). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Hastie's break with neoliberalism puts business on notice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-11). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Death toll of shooting in Afghanistan's Herat hits 11. newarab.com 
The death toll from a shooting in western Bullet marks were visible on a wall of the Sayed Mohammad Agha Shia shrine, an AFP journalist said, while bloodstains marked a blanket abandoned at the scene. | "Eleven people have been recorded dead and eight others wounded from Friday's incident, with the condition of two of the wounded reported as critical," Herat's information office said in a statement. | The update raises a toll of se…
(2026-04-11). Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss. portside.org Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss |
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Renouncing Israel save anti-Zionist U.S. Jews. haaretz.com Jews have long sought to endear themselves to non-Jews to save themselves. Today, some on the American Jewish left are going a step further — denying any connection to Zionism and the State of Israel | A response to Jewish Currents editor Arielle Angel…
(2026-04-11). Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years. newarab.com 
The north African country has struggled to recover from the chaos that erupted following It remains divided between a UN-r…
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). The Real Affordability Agenda. portside.org The Real Affordability Agenda |
(2026-04-11). Adabi Andrews: A Story to Be Told. radiohc.cu 
By Rodny Alcolea Olivares | For Yordis Andrews Rodríguez and Ayleni Sariol Sánchez, the two-hour surgery their baby Adabi underwent on March 20th was the longest of their lives. | That day, at eight months old, Adabi Andrews Sariol underwent surgery to have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt installed, a procedure that allows a catheter to be placed to carry cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the abdomen so that the peritoneum can reabsorb it. | But Adabi's story began long before, recounts Dr. Maydolis Tirado Soler, a specialist in pediatrics, intensive care medicine, and emergency medicine, who serves as head of intensive…
(2026-04-11). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-11). April 19: Stand Against The Threat Of Imperialist Aggression On Cuba. popularresistance.org From the International Committee for Peace, Justice, and Dignity, we call on men and women of good will to join the actions that will take place around the world starting April 19, in the Year of Fidel's Centennial and the 65th anniversary of the victory at Girón, imperialism's first defeat in Latin America. | The damage caused by the U.S. blockade of Cuba over the past 64 years is internationally recognized; it has been condemned by the overwhelming majority of countries — with the exception of Israel — on 33 occasions at the UN General Assembly.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). The MAGA Plan To 'Take Out' Progressive Leaders Worldwide. popularresistance.org A few weeks ago, Viktor Orbán reminisced about the election of the current American president before a cheering crowd at a conference in Budapest organized by ultra-conservative American political operatives. "I remember one year ago, we jointly celebrated the victory of President Donald Trump. It was a fabulous success for the patriotic forces of the world," Hungary's prime minister, the leader of the right-wing nationalist Fidesz party, told CPAC Hungary, according to an English translation of his remarks. | However, he warned, the global expansion of Trump's MAGA movement still faces threats, such as his oppos…
(2026-04-11). Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem. portside.org Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem |
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). Demolition begins after deadly Grays Ferry parking garage collapse. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Demolition began early Saturday morning on a parking garage under construction that During a news conference Friday night, city officials outlined progress made throughout the day that led to approval for demolition. | "Philadelphia to be…
(2026-04-11). U.S. Navy Destroyer Equipped With New Launcher For Unknown Weapons. twz.com 
A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for
(2026-04-11). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-11). Mojtaba Khamenei sustained critical injuries, face disfigured, one leg lost but mentally sharp: Report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly recovering from serious facial and leg injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the start of the war, according to sources cited by Reuters. | The strike targeted the Supreme Leader's compound in central Tehran on February 28, the first day of the conflict involving the United States and Israel. Sources said Mojtaba Khamenei suffered severe injuries, including facial disfigurement and significant damage to one or both legs. Several of his family members, including his wife and in-laws, were reportedly killed in the same at…
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). Miliband blamed as OpenAI pulls out of £31bn investment plans over high energy costs in huge blow to Labour's bid to make Britain an 'AI superpower'. wattsupwiththat.com The California-based firm pointed to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty for its decision to pause its Stargate UK project.
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi parliament elects new president. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
(2026-04-11). Kensington council 'can't find address' to fine Mandelson for public peeing. thecanary.co 
Kensington and Chelsea council in London has said it "just can't find an address" to issue disgraced former minister and senior Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson with a fine for public urination. Right. Mandelson was photographed peeing in the street after a "late night visit to the home of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne". There's no […] | By
(2026-04-11). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). French police find naked boy, 9, locked in father's van since 2024. scmp.com A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. | Police were alerted by a neighbour to the "sounds of a child" coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz.
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan. globalvoices.org 
Is the Azerbaijani government prepping citizens to accept an Aliyev family dynasty?Global Voices The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and family members visited Shusha city. Image from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
(2026-04-11). Georgia's Betrayal: Why the West Won't Show Up. moderndiplomacy.eu From its independence in 1991 until circa 2020, Georgia has maintained a healthy democracy with a vibrant civil society. It has also been eager to join western institutions such as the EU and NATO, embedding such aspirations in its constitution. In 2023, the EU accepted to it becoming a candidate for membership. Its ruling party, …
(2026-04-11). We Need a Theory of Change That Recognizes the Democratic Establishment Has Been Doing It Wrong. progressivehub.net LES LEOPOLD | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-04-11). UN Warns: Blockade and Fuel Shortages Prevent Distribution of $6.3 Million in Humanitarian Aid in Cuba. radiohc.cu The UN Resident Coordinator for Cuba, Francisco Pichón, warns that the lack of fuel on the island is preventing the distribution of humanitarian aid worth $6.3 million, in a context where the tightening of the US blockade is severely hindering access to basic resources. | According to statements reported by news agencies, Pichón stated: "I am aware that some 170 containers of essential humanitarian goods that have already arrived in Cuba, representing approximately $6.3 million, are not reaching the intended recipients due to fuel shortages." | The UN representative explained that the organization's mission on th…
(2026-04-11). FIFA Bows to King Trump Under Gianni Infantino. portside.org FIFA Bows to King Trump Under Gianni Infantino |
(2026-04-11). The Green Party has hit 225,000 members. thecanary.co 
Taking place on Thursday 7 May, the 2026 local elections are fast approaching. If you're an outsider party looking to do well, this is the moment when you want the maximum momentum. As such, it's good news for the Green Party that they just hit a brand new milestone: Victory rally in Margate this evening […] | By
(2026-04-11). Heartland Institute's 2026 Climate Conference Makes Global News. wattsupwiththat.com Speech by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, others, showed the world that climate realism on the rise…
(2026-04-11). Deal Under Pressure: What India Really Gains from the Trade Agreement with the US. fairobserver.com The recent India-US trade deal offers limited economic gains despite being presented as a diplomatic success. The agreement reduces reciprocal US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, but the material benefits appear modest when assessed against regional competitors. Negotiations unfolded under visible political pressure from Washington, a dynamic that many in New Delhi viewed as…
(2026-04-11). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-11). Becoming the next Muhammad Ali or prime Mike Tyson ain't hard. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-04-11). Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
(2026-04-11). Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote. whyy.org Governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Lieutenant governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Jason Richey vs. John Ventre…
(2026-04-11). Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback, then calls out Joshua. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous points decision as he makes his heavyweight comeback.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah. longwarjournal.org Efforts described by Iran-backed Iraqi militias as humanitarian campaigns increasingly show signs of serving as a parallel financial pipeline that also fuels Iran's current war effort and regional proxy network. Across Iraq, groups aligned with Tehran are mobilizing donation drives framed as a religious obligation and in wartime solidarity.
(2026-04-11). Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. scmp.com Britain's government said on Saturday it had ‚Å put on hold ‚Å its deal to cede sovereignty ‚Å of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British Diego Garcia airbase — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump. | British media reported that planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the ‚Äåislands to Mauritius, which needs the backing of Washington, would not be included in the government's next parliamentary agenda.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Yet another paedophile convicted from the Labour-right production line. thecanary.co 
Yet another right-wing, friends-of-Israel paedophile has been convicted — the latest in the seemingly endless production line of Zionist Labour child rapists and abusers. Former Dudley councillor — and "attack dog" for arch-Zionist Luke Akehurst's 'Labour First' pressure group — Adrian Hughes has pleaded guilty to three charges of grooming children for sex. Hughes, who […] | By
(2026-04-11). Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records. truthout.org The Trump administration is quietly seeking unprecedented access to medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, and their families. A brief notice from the Office of Personnel Management could dramatically change which personally identifiable medical information the agency obtains, giving it the power to see prescriptions employees had filled or what treatment they sought… |
(2026-04-11). FBI flags 3700% surge in hate crimes against Sikh in a decade in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hate crimes against Sikhs in the United States have surged dramatically over the past decade, rising by an estimated 3,700 per cent, according to preliminary data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation cited by Axios. Reported anti-Sikh incidents increased from just six cases in 2015 to 228 in 2025, reflecting a sharp escalation in targeted violence. | Although overall hate crime incidents in the US declined by 11 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, the broader trend remains upward, with total cases rising by around 88 per cent between 2015 and 2025. This suggests that while year-to-…
(2026-04-11). Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins. geo.tv 
The site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine April 11, 2026. — Reuters Temporary ceasefire is due to last for 32 hours.Kyiv warns it will respond if Russia violates it.UAE helps mediate exchange of prisoners, says Russian ministry.
(2026-04-11). Why China—Europe Economic Ties Matter Now More Than Ever. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read April 11, 2026 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world dominated by geopolitical rivalry and economic rebalancing, the relationship between China and Europe is one of the global economy's most strategically significant—and yet most widely misunderstood—bilateral relationships. Outside the din of political dissent and strategic distrust …
(2026-04-11). Hegemony with Chinese Characteristics. moderndiplomacy.eu As the war wages on in three different regions of the world, among many others that go unaccounted for, the political gaze is shifting to witness the response of the growing superpower, the People's Republic of China. While the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine crises have been going on for multiple years, early this year, a third …
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). As Israel eyes executions, Canada targets Palestine solidarity. mronline.org 
Ottawa's actions at home contradict its criticism of Israel's death penalty law.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Manufactured Savings: How Ember Turns Assumptions into Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Because once speculative outputs are presented as concrete savings, they begin to shape policy decisions, investment flows, and public expectations. And when those decisions are made on the basis of partial accounting and optimistic assumptions, the costs—unlike the modeled savings—have a way of becoming very real.
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). The Philippines Is One Of Russia's Most Surprising Partners. thealtworld.com Casual observers might have expected that Russia would keep China's adversaries at arm's length. | It's no secret that Russia has been prioritizing engagement with the Global South since the start of its
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). FO Talks: Is America Building a $1.5 Trillion War Machine to Fight China? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Ben Freeman, co-author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home, discuss US President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. Their conversation moves beyond headline numbers to examine threat inflation, the power of defense contractors and the mounting…
(2026-04-11). Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Texas Counties Face DHS Subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records. truthout.org At least three Texas counties this week either received or were told they would soon receive administrative subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The department is seeking detailed records about some individual voters, including their registration applications and voter history, though counties don't yet know which ones. The subpoenas appear to be linked to a series of… |
(2026-04-11). 'The Jewels of the Forest': Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania's 'migratory bird'. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| New Jersey flaunts the bright yellow goldfinch as its state bird. Delaware has its Blue Hen. | The red cardinal, the overachiever of all state birds, is claimed by Virginia and six other states. | And Pennsylvania? Well, it's the only U.S. state without a d…
(2026-04-11). No, BBC, Disaster Losses Can't Be Tied to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting trillion-dollar model outputs as settled economic fact is bad journalism and the BBC should be ashamed for presenting such easily falsified rubbish as fact. That's the true disaster here.
(2026-04-11). Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare. popularresistance.org As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." | "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director who has become a leading critic of the industry, told Common Dreams. "Frustrating because here in the US we are going in the opposite direction."
(2026-04-11). Delaware lawmakers move to codify budget advisory council after governor removes member for appearing to question his staff. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Top state legislators have proposed legislation to codify Delaware's budget advisory council just weeks after Gov. Matt Meyer controversially removed one of its members after he publicly questioned data presented by administration officials. | The bipartisan bill would formally establish the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, which was created in 1977 by executive order under then-Gov. Pete du Pont. DEFAC has continued to operate under executive orders issued…
(2026-04-11). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). Israel blows up building in Tulkarm as settler rampage continues. newarab.com 
Witnesses reported plumes of smoke rising over the camp following the explosion, amid an ongoing Israeli offensive on the Tulkarm, Nur Shams and Jenin camps that has lasted for more than a year, involving raids, demolitions and a tight siege. | The Palestinian new…
(2026-04-11). Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Writer threatened for covering Reform donor's conviction. thecanary.co 
Ben Delo is a donor to Reform UK. He's also a convicted criminal (since pardoned), who plead guilty to "bank secrecy act violations". And we possibly wouldn't have been reporting on any of this if not for the fact that his lawyers tried to bully writer James Wilson: Significant. Lawyers for Reform UK donor Ben […] | By
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). Barcelona Accelerates Towards the Golden Horizon of Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 11 (RHC) — FC Barcelona asserted their dominance at the Spotify Camp Nou today, defeating Espanyol 4-1, reinforcing their lead in the Spanish football league and moving closer to the coveted title. | With this victory, Baràßa reaches 79 points, extending their lead over Real Madrid to nine, and with seven matchdays remaining, the title is clearly on the horizon, where the Blaugrana brilliance is beginning to blend with gold. | Just nine minutes into the match, the Baràßa party began when Ferran Torres, heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal, opened the scoring. | The script was repeat…
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). Tariff Refunds Flow to Companies as Consumers Keep Footing the Bill. truthout.org When Eileen Nusselt and Gio Cox got married earlier this year, they skipped the traditional registry and asked their guests to donate to a home renovation fund. Yet as tariffs have pushed up the price of materials like lumber and paint, that money isn't going as far as they expected. "We're having to cut off projects that we really want to do," said Cox, who lives with his wife in Charleston… |
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). 'Disgusting': Trump's Top Economic Adviser Brags About Killing 300,000 'High-Paying' American Jobs. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams President Donald Trump's top economic adviser boasted on Fox Business Thursday that the government had slashed more than 300,000 "high-paying" jobs from the federal payroll during the president's first year back in office. Asked by anchor Maria Bartiromo about the administration's efforts to cut government spending, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett …
(2026-04-11). Against all odds, the Cuban government program continues. radiohc.cu A few days ago, the Ministry of Finance and Prices reported on its X profile that in February the fiscal deficit was more than three billion pesos lower than planned, and the current account remained in surplus. | This news is undoubtedly encouraging amidst the current complex scenario, and also demonstrates that the implementation of the Cuban government's Economic and Social Program 2026 continues despite severe limitations due to the energy blockade imposed by the Donald Trump administration as part of the US embargo. | The achievements relate to the improvement of fiscal control mechanisms, including the mana…
(2026-04-11). London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban. geo.tv 
Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.— ReutersPolice said on Saturday they had arrested…
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Israel lashes out at South Korean leader over Palestine posts. newarab.com 
Israel has decried the president for amplifying what it claimed was social media "disinformation". | The South Korean leader aroused the anger of Israel's foreign ministry this week with his comment…
(2026-04-11). Protestan en Bruselas contra el bloqueo de EE.UU. a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Más de 200 personas se concentraron hoy frente a la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Bruselas para exigir el cese inmediato del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto a Cuba y denunciar el recrudecimiento de la política agresiva de Washington. | El bloque unitario estuvo compuesto por movimientos sociales, líderes políticos, representantes sindicales, integrantes del Movimiento de Solidaridad con Cuba y cubanos residentes en Bélgica y exigió el cese inmediato de las medidas de asfixia que golpean a la isla. | La movilización en la capital belga formó parte de un contundente llamado europeo que también tu…
(2026-04-11). Embajador cubano en Brasil concluye visita a Sà£o Paulo. radiohc.cu El embajador de Cuba en Brasil, Víctor Cairo, concluyó una visita al estado de Sà£o Paulo con acciones centradas en la integración y la solidaridad que recibe hoy la isla antillana. | De acuerdo con publicaciones del diplomático en la red social X, uno de los últimos puntos en la agenda de trabajo incluyó una visita al Memorial de América Latina, donde rindió homenaje al Héroe Nacional cubano, José Martí."Son tiempos de integración y de tener más presente que nunca que los pueblos de la región han de andar, en cuadro apretado, como la plata en las raíces de los Andes", apuntó Cairo al evocar ideas latinoame…
(2026-04-11). Desde Francia reclaman fin del bloqueo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu Alrededor de una treintena de ciudades francesas acogieron este sábado movilizaciones de diversos sectores de la sociedad para exigir el levantamiento del bloqueo estadounidense contra Cuba y denunciar su escalada en curso con un cerco energético. | En Lyon, Montpellier, Burdeos, Le Havre, Toulouse, Amiens, Brest, Lille, Grenoble, Nimes y otras urbes de la geografía gala decenas de personas respondieron a la convocatoria de respaldo a la isla, lanzada por el Partido Comunista Francés (PCF) con el acompañamiento de la Confederación General del Trabajo (CGT), de asociaciones y de fuerzas políticas. | París y su Tor…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Cuba y Malta celebran establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Cuba felicitó este sábado al pueblo y gobierno de Malta en ocasión del aniversario 49 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas naciones. | ´Ratificamos la voluntad de continuar desarrollando las relaciones entre nuestros países ª, expresó en la red social X. | Cuba y la República de Malta mantienen relaciones diplomáticas estables desde 1977, con un enfoque en la cooperación, la amistad y el reciente fortalecimiento de nexos turísticos. | Ambos países expresan frecuentemente la voluntad de profundizar sus lazos bilaterales, representados por embajadas concurrente…
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Milei Halts Key Tool for Identifying Children Lost During Argentina's Dictatorship. orinocotribune.com The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo recalled that around 300 people continue to live under false identities. | On Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei suspended the shipment of DNA identification kits to consulates abroad, interrupting a mechanism that had been in place for 20 years to identify children who disappeared during the dictatorship. | The measure was justified by alleged doubts about the legal validity of the samples' custody, an argument rejected by specialists who highlight the effectiveness of the process using diplomatic pouches since 2005. | The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo issued a statemen…
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
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(2026-04-11). Illegal UK weapons shipment intercepted in Belgian airport bound for Israel. thecanary.co 
After the farce of the Starmer government's fake and short-lived 'ban' on arms sales to Israel, illegal weapons destined for Israel have fallen foul of an NGO's efforts. A disguised cargo of weapons and military spare parts en route from the UK has been seized at Liège airport in Belgium. An operation by an NGO […] | By