(2026-04-07). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-06). Absence of Accountability for Gaza Genocide Has Enabled Israel's War on Lebanon. truthout.org We go to Lebanon, where an Israeli invasion is in full swing along the southern border. Israel has announced the expansion of its so-called buffer zone and issued mass evacuation orders as its military destroys homes and infrastructure throughout the region. A humanitarian crisis is brewing as hospitals have been blocked from receiving medical supplies and as healthcare workers, as well as other… |
(2026-04-06). How the neoconservative influence over U.S. war-making paved the way for Trump's war crimes in Iran. mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump's naked threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure mark the culmination of neoconservative thought that has defined U.S. war-making over the past 30 years, from the Iraq war to Obama's drone campaigns to the Gaza genocide.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-07). Iran: US adopts Israel's Gaza/Beirut Obliteration Doctrine. juancole.com
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-06). Democracy Now! 2026-04-06 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 06, 2026; Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran & Lebanon Are All Part of "One Forever War" That Must End; "He Is Increasingly Desperate": Trita Parsi on Trump's Expletive-Laced Threats Against Iran; Israel's War on Lebanon Is a Consequence of "No Accountability" for Gaza: Human Rights Watch | Headlines for April 06, 2026; Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran & Lebanon Are All Part of "One Forever War" That Must End; "He Is Increasingly Desperate": Trita Parsi on Trump's Expletive-Laced Threats Against Iran; Israel's…
(2026-04-07). US & Israel's desperation exposed as Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum ticks toward dangerous deadline. hindustantimes.com With Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum nearing expiry, the U.S. and Israel are reportedly finalising coordinated strike plans targeting key sites inside Iran. High-level talks between the Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Central Command have outlined operational roles and mission objectives, signalling readiness for escalation if Tehran continues to defy demands. Even as Trump claims the war could end "in days," preparations on the ground suggest a major military phase could be imminent.
(2026-04-07). Trump finally breaks silence after two planes, helicopters destroyed, anonymous US pilot saved. hindustantimes.com With a hard deadline looming, Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric, warning Iran that "Tuesday is the last day" to comply or face massive strikes. The urgency follows the downing of a U.S. F-15, which exposed operational risks and triggered a high-stakes rescue mission deep inside Iranian territory. Trump acknowledged Iran "got lucky" in hitting the jet, even as Washington prepares for possible escalation and Tehran vows severe retaliation, rejecting peace terms outright.
(2026-04-07). Trump's Hormuz meltdown in vain? Iran reminds 'who controls' Strait, vengeance awaits US & Israel. hindustantimes.com Iran has thrown down a direct challenge to Washington and Tel Aviv over one of the world's most critical chokepoints, the Strait of Hormuz. As President Trump ramps up threats to "open" the waterway by force, the IRGC Navy has declared that Hormuz has undergone "irreversible strategic changes" and "will never return to its former state, especially for the US and Israel," signalling that the era of unfettered Western naval dominance is over. In an official statement, Tehran says Gulf security must now be run by regional states alone, with extra‚Äëregional powers no longer allowed to dictate terms i…
(2026-04-07). Mojtaba video threat makes scared Trump change stance despite deadline? Iran eyes Israel nuke site. hindustantimes.com An AI-generated video featuring Mojtaba Khamenei has gone viral, triggering global alarm after it appeared to display coordinates of Israel's sensitive nuclear facility in Dimona. The video, seen as a strategic warning, comes amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions and renewed missile activity near key sites. As speculation grows over intent and capability, Donald Trump has acknowledged Iran may be more resilient than previously projected, even as Washington pushes for a ceasefire.
(2026-04-07). Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious, not involved in decision-making, says report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader is reportedly unconscious and not involved in the decision-making process. | Citing inputs from a diplomatic memo shared by US-Israeli intelligence sources with its Gulf allies, the report further states that Khamenei is undergoing treatment at a hospital in the Iranian city of Qom. | "Mojtaba Khamenei is being treated in Qom in a severe condition, unable to be involved in any decision-making by the regime," the memo reads, as reported by the Times. | Disclosing Supreme Leader's locatin the memo further stated, he is presently residing in the…
(2026-04-07). Iran conveys its response to US ceasefire proposal to Pakistan. geo.tv 
Iran's Minister of Science Hossein Simaee Sarraf inspects the damage at the research building of the Shahid Beheshti University, which was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2026. — ReutersIran rejects demands permanent end to…
(2026-04-07). Irán. Operación Promesa Verdadera IV. Balance preliminar. radiohc.cu Al cumplirse el primer mes de contienda bélica, con la implementación de la Operación Furia Épica de los EEUU contra la República Islámica de Irán, de manera ilegal, con respaldo de las Fuerzas de Defensa Israelí, la respuesta de Teherán ha sido contundente, calibrada, y con prioridad de contragolpe sobre aquellos objetivos militares y de apoyo logístico y económico del entorno regional y más allá, comprometidos con la agresión. | Precisamente, el mando del Cuerpo de los Guardianes Revolucionarios Islámicos actualizó la relación de objetivos a batir, ubicados en la región de Medio Oriente, que son activos estadou…
(2026-04-07). EEUU: Cancelan rueda de prensa para el día en que expira ultimátum de Trump a Irán. radiohc.cu Una rueda de prensa programada para la mañana de este martes en el Pentágono fue cancelada sin que se informara el motivo, reportan medios locales. | La comparecencia estaría a cargo del secretario de Guerra, Pete Hegseth, junto al jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto, general Dan Caine, y estaba prevista a unas 12 horas del plazo fijado por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para que Irán reabra el estrecho de Ormuz o afronte bombardeos contra instalaciones de puentes y plantas eléctricas. | ´El martes será el Día de la Central Eléctrica y el Día del Puente, todo en uno, en Irán °No habrá nada i…
(2026-04-07). "Mercy:" Judge Maddox Will See You Now. counterpunch.org 
The Chair Is Already Built There is a moment early in Mercy, Timur Bekmambetov's Amazon MGM techno-thriller, when Detective Christopher Raven—played by a sweaty, straining Chris Pratt— is strapped into what the film calls the Mercy Chair. He is accused of murdering his wife. The evidence is overwhelming: her blood was found on his clothes, and
(2026-04-07). While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel. counterpunch.org 
After decades of bipartisan deference to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), the likely contenders for the next Democratic presidential nomination have been distancing themselves from the powerful organization. The shift is significant. But disavowing AIPAC has become a box-checking exercise, useful for politicians who remain firm supporters of Israel. Polling last month found
(2026-04-07). Jonathan Kozol and the Struggle Against U.S. Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
Although bookshelves groan under the weight of tracts about U.S. racism, no one's writings on the topic are more unsettling than Jonathan Kozol's. He is among our greatest and most eloquent dissenters. He writes not from studied objectivity but with an impassioned conviction that sears the conscience and haunts the soul. His books, once read, stay with you; his insights, once seen, can never again be unseen. Horrors we once attributed to happenstance or personal failure are revealed by Kozol for what they are: our society's deliberate punishment of innocent poor people, whose very existence reminds us of moral fa…
(2026-04-07). What is CREC and How Does It Shape Pete Hegseth's Religious Rhetoric? counterpunch.org 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches — CREC — whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism. Many CREC leaders call for the implementation of biblical law and
(2026-04-07). Donald Trump and Marco Rubio deceive the world about Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States and his Secretary of State are deceiving the world about the truth regarding Cuba by sowing false ideas that the Cuban revolutionary system is a failure, while simultaneously obscuring reality. | Now they want everyone to believe that socialism is responsible for the economic crisis suffered by the Cuban people, when the truth is quite different from what their media campaigns claim. | Why don't they mention that on December 23, 1958, when the Revolution had not yet triumphed, at a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council, the Director of the CIA stated: "We must prevent Ca…
(2026-04-07). Girona Achieves an Important Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 6 (RHC) — Girona FC defeated Villarreal one goal to zero today in the match that marked the closing of the 30th round of the Spanish first division (La Liga). | Just 15 minutes into the first half, Girona was forced to make a change to its formation after striker Vladyslav Vanat, who had been the best player on the pitch up to that point, suffered an injury. | With little attacking play from either side, the match became bogged down and neither team created any clear chances to score the first goal. | In first-half stoppage time, Villarreal full-back Pau Navarro unfortunately inadvertently put…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: In Response to "Housing Matters" Service Cut-Off on April 1st. indybay.org 115 Coral St. in front of the Funding Matters poverty-industrial complex…
(2026-04-07). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/24: SOLIDARITY 4EVAH. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street…
(2026-04-07). Migrant workers lead three-week Colorado meatpackers' strike, bosses resume negotiations. workers.org 
By Viviana Weinstein Greeley, Colorado The strike by 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, will pause as the company has agreed to negotiations starting April 9. Workers, the majority of them immigrants, bravely walked out on March 16, extended the strike to three weeks and . . . |
(2026-04-07). Negation of the Croatian language and violation of minority rights of Croats in Vojvodina. indybay.org About the non-recognition of Croatian identity and language with systematic negation of Croats in Vojvodina.
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-07). Napoli Defeats Milan in a Clash between Italian League Leaders. radiohc.cu Havana, April 6 (RHC) — Napoli defeated AC Milan one goal to zero today in the 31st round of the Italian first division (Serie A). | Antonio Conte's men took the lead thanks to a lone goal from Italian winger Matteo Politano in the 79th minute of the second half. | With the victory, Gli Azzurri climbed to second place in the standings with 65 points, two more than their rivals, who sit in third place in Serie A with 63 points. | In other matches of the day, Juventus defeated Genoa with goals from Weston McKennie and Gleison Bremer, while Atalanta thrashed Lecce 3-0, leaving them in the relegation zone with 2…
(2026-04-07). Remembering a Red Scare Hero, H. Chandler Davis. counterpunch.org 
A few personalities and images have come to signify resistance during the McCarthy Era: Edward R. Murrow asking "Upon what meat does this our Caesar feed…"; Lillian Hellman telling a Congressional committee, "I will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions;" Pete Seeger asking his trial judge for permission to sing "Wasn't That
(2026-04-07). The March Jobs Report and Time. counterpunch.org 
Let me be straight: the March jobs report was much better than I had expected. I always give my wife my predictions just before the report comes out, because that's when I have all the data I'm going to have. My pre-release numbers were 40k jobs and 4.5% unemployment. The actual numbers were 178k jobs
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-07). Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran. scmp.com A ‚Å Japanese national ‚Å detained in Iran has been released on bail, Tokyo said on Tuesday. | The person, believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of Japan's public broadcaster NHK, is the second to be released after the Japanese government announced last month that two of its citizens had been detained.
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/18: Palestinian Day – Bay Area Commemoration. indybay.org Sumud Mural, 401 26th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-07). Distancing from AIPAC Is Not Enough. indybay.org While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel…
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/17: Sing Sing film screening + live panel w/ film's actor and other leaders in prison arts. indybay.org Lark Theater, Larkspur 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939…
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Weekly AIAC Anti-Imperialist Meeting. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-07). A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway. scmp.com A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism. | US President Donald Trump's administration is putting pressure on Cuba, demanding change and restricting oil exports to the country, but the Castro dynasty still holds sway on the communist-run island.
(2026-04-07). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-07). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. counterpunch.org 
How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, who are all worth over $50 million — have seen their wealth surge since the beginning of the 2020 Covid Pandemic. U.S. billionaires
(2026-04-07). 'Macron — Whose Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly': Trump's Iran War Unraveling. counterpunch.org 
"I call up France, Macron — whose wife treats him extremely badly. Still recovering from the right to the jaw." It is not the first time that Donald Trump has resorted to this kind of language. But the timing, as always, is everything. His remarks about Emmanuel Macron, delivered during a private lunch in Washington,
(2026-04-07). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-07). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran: General Strike Now! Emergency Rally to Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Support for Cuba in Spain and solidarity shipments. radiohc.cu A demonstration in Pamplona, marking Aberri Eguna (Basque Homeland Day), served to reiterate support for Cuba, which is being further reinforced by solidarity shipments this week. | According to the Cubainformación website, the event, organized by the EH Bildu party, served as a twofold internationalist gesture, with a prominent presence of solidarity with Cuba in Spain. | At the start of the march, the source indicated, a Cuban citizen residing in the Basque Country, along with a Palestinian, carried a shared symbol (the "txori," or bird, from Pablo Picasso's painting Gu…
(2026-04-07). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. counterpunch.org 
It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the Penal Bill (Amendment — Death Penalty for Terrorists), an instrument expanding the use of the death penalty for offences of a terrorist nature. The death penalty had previously existed in Israeli law for war crimes but was abolished in 1954 for ordinary crimes in
(2026-04-07). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-07). Monday 4/13: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Cuba announces two tankers to generate 124 MW with Russian fuel. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines clarified on its social media account that two tankers, the Belgin Sultan and the Erol Bay, with an installed capacity of 124 MW, are currently in the country. | According to the Ministry, following the recent arrival of Russian fuel, both tankers will begin generating electricity in the second half of this month. | The Ministry also clarified in its post on Twitter that no other tankers have arrived in the Caribbean nation in recent hours. | Recently, the Russian tanker Anatoli Kolodkin arrived in Cuba with approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil as part of the Russian governm…
(2026-04-07). Mexican academics call for resumption of fuel sales to Cuba. radiohc.cu Academics from Mexican universities condemned the ongoing US blockade against Cuba, rejected any military aggression, and called on countries in the region to resume fuel sales to the island nation. | "From Mexican universities, academics express our full support for the sovereignty and independence of Cuba, and our rejection of any military aggression that the Donald Trump administration may attempt against this sister nation," they stated. | In a statement titled "Always With Cuba," members of institutions such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) described the economic, commercial, and financ…
(2026-04-07). Too Freaky and Too Violent: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-07). Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. geo.tv 
Ben Roberts-Smith in January 2011 when he was awarded the Victoria Cross. — AFP Afghan victims were not taking part in hostilities, says officer."Victims shot by accused or by subordinates acting on his orders."Smith to be charged with five counts of war crime — murder.
(2026-04-07). Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Food Supply, Grocery Prices. juancole.com
(2026-04-07). 2028 Dems Distance from AIPAC but Still Back Israel. juancole.com
(2026-04-07). Gobierno cubano condena vigencia del Memorando Mallory, origen del bloqueo. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla resaltó este lunes que la política de asfixia económica de Estados Unidos contra Cuba tiene sus bases en el Memorando Mallory, fechado hace 66 años. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que este documento redactado por el entonces vice secretario de Estado Asistente para los Asuntos Interamericanos, Lester Mallory, definiría los principios del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto meses después contra Cuba, y que ´hoy se recrudece, con un costo humanitario elevado ª. Imagen ilustrativa tomada de @BrunoRguezP…
(2026-04-07). Ciego de àÅvila despide al campeón olímpico de béisbol Dany Miranda. radiohc.cu Autoridades de la provincia cubana de Ciego de àÅvila junto a directivos y jugadores de béisbol rindieron honores, este lunes, a Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico en Atenas 2004 y director del equipo los Tigres, fallecido ayer, víctima de una complicación intestinal. | Julio Heriberto Gómez Casanova, primer secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo, presidente de la Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Sóftbol, encabezaron una de las guardias de honor junto al féretro. | A las honras fúnebres de quien dirigió la selección nacional sub-23 en el pasado Panamericano, don…
(2026-04-07). Tripulación del Artemis II envía mensaje tras su paso por el lado oculto de la Luna. radiohc.cu Christina Koch, una de las integrantes de la misión Artemis II, tras su paso por el lado oculto de la Luna reveló este lunes que bases científicas, vehículos exploradores y empresas lunares hacen parte de los planes de la NASA una vez que se concrete el regreso de los humanos al único satélite natural del planeta Tierra.Cuando emprendimos ruta hacia la Luna, dije que no abandonábamos la Tierra, sino a nosotros mismos. Y es cierto. Exploraremos y construimos naves, volveremos a visitar [la Luna], construiremos bases científicas, conduciremos vehículos exploradores, haremos radioastronomía, fundaremos empresas, nos…
(2026-04-07). EEUU: Congresistas que visitaron Cuba piden fin inmediato del bloqueo. radiohc.cu Los congresistas demócratas Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan Jackson exigieron este lunes en Washington, el cese inmediato del bloqueo de combustible impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, al concluir una visita de cinco días a la isla como parte de una delegación del Congreso. | En su declaración publicada en la página oficial de Jayapal, expresaron: El bloqueo ilegal de combustible impuesto por los Estados Unidos a Cuba —situada a solo 90 millas al sur de los Estados Unidos— se suma al embargo más prolongado de la historia mundial y está causando un sufrimiento incalculable al pueblo cubano". | Recordaron que…
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-07). "Cuba faces a brutal information war in digital media" : Rosa Miriam Elizalde. radiohc.cu Luis Hernández Navarro, correspondent / La Jornada | The blockade in Cuba — explains journalist and researcher Rosa Miriam Elizalde — is not only economic and commercial, but also technological and communicative. The island faces a brutal and unequal information war that is part of the regime change attempts promoted from Washington, Miami, and Madrid. | Rosa Miriam is the coordinator of the Patria International Colloquium on Digital Communication, which will be held this month in Havana. Born in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, she is a central figure in Latin American journalism. Founder and editor of several…
(2026-04-06). Negotiate with Washington and Lose Independence. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The illegal, devastating, and bloody US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran has also brought serious consequences for the aggressors because they did not foresee facing a powerful resistance very different from their previous aggressions in the Middle East against countries like Libya, Syria, or Iraq. | Despite the enormous censorship in the media controlled by Washington and Tel Aviv, the successful actions undertaken by Tehran against US military bases in countries of the region have come to light; the attacks on air…
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). Hands Off Venezuela: Historic Stance at the United Nations against US Imperialism. globalresearch.ca In a spectacular display of solidarity and strength, envoys from Beijing and Havana, Moscow and Tehran, Pyongyang and Caracas, Damascus and Managua and numerous other states stood together, side by side, in front of the UN Security Council…
(2026-04-06). In closing airspace to US, Europe opens an existential debate over Nato. scmp.com "We've had some very bad allies in Nato," US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, warning Washington could walk away from the transatlantic alliance unless allies fall in line with his Iran policy. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte plans to visit the United States soon to stabilise the alliance. | The timing is stark: Trump's latest threat comes as several European capitals have openly refused to back Washington's campaign to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, with some blocking the US from using…
(2026-04-06). Iran war: South Korea aims to bypass Hormuz, send ships to Saudi port for oil. scmp.com South Korea will send five Korean-flagged ships to the Saudi Arabian Red Sea port of Yanbu to help establish alternative oil supply routes to avoid the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a ruling MP said on Monday. | Oil prices have surged amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, raising growth and inflation risks for South Korea, which relies on Middle Eastern crude for around 70 per cent of its imports.
(2026-04-06). From France to India: Who is Iran allowing through the Strait of Hormuz? al-monitor.com Ships from Qatar turned around on Monday after sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz, while a growing number of countries have received permission to traverse the waterway.
(2026-04-06). "He Is Increasingly Desperate" : Trita Parsi on Trump's Expletive-Laced Threats Against Iran. democracynow.org 
We get the latest analysis on the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran from Trita Parsi, the executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Parsi discusses the increasing "desperation" of U.S. strategy, Iran's long-term economic control over the Strait of Hormuz and growing "hawkishness," and the dangerous possibility of nuclear warfare.
(2026-04-06). Trump says Iran could be on Tuesday, Hegseth says major strikes to come. al-monitor.com By Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night," warning Tehran it had to make a deal by Tuesday night or face wider bombing raids.Trump had earlier vowed to enforce a Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire deal or face broad attacks on power plants and other critical infrastructure. Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz oil transit waterway.
(2026-04-06). How Hybrid Warfare Shaped the Iran War Before It Began. fairobserver.com On February 28, before the first explosion was visible over Tehran, the decisive phase of the conflict had already unfolded. The strikes that followed were dramatic and politically consequential: Leadership compounds were hit; command nodes were disrupted; retaliatory missile exchanges expanded across the Gulf; regional air defenses were activated from the Levant to the Arabian…
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-06). Surging Gas Prices Oil Wars of US-Israel, Iran, Kuwait. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment On Saturday morning the US and/ or Israel attacked the Khuzestan Petrochemical Special Economic Zone at Mahshahr and several other petrochemical sites around Ahvaz, a city of 1.3 million (think Dallas, Texas). These facilities manufacture engineering polymers for local Iranian industries, including construction and electronics. While these products obviously could have military uses, …
(2026-04-06). US Loses at Least Six Aircraft in Iran War Since Friday. news.antiwar.com The US has lost at least six military aircraft during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday and in the operation to retrieve a pilot and a weapons system officer (WSO) who manned the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iranian territory. On the same day the F-15 was shot down, an A-10 attack …
(2026-04-06). rescuing downed fighter crew in Iran. al-monitor.com US forces carried out a high-risk mission to recover the pilot and weapon systems officer of an F-15 fighter jet ⚪ the first crewed American warplane shot down over Iran in more than five weeks of combat.President Donald Trump said last week that US-Israeli operations had left Iran with "no anti-aircraft equipment" or radars, but the Islamic republic's forces subsequently shot down the F-15 and heavily damaged another plane during the rescue mission.
(2026-04-06). Global economy at risk: The price of a US-Israeli war on Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As tensions escalate between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran, economists are warning of a seismic shock to the global economy.
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). US-Israel-Iran war: IRGC chief Major General Khademi killed in airstrike on Tehran, confirms Iran. ptcnews.tv US-Israel-Iran war: The head of Iran's intelligence agency Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Major General Majid Khademi, was reportedly killed in a joint airstrike by US and Israel, according to Iranian state media. | The IRGC confirmed his death stating that he was killed in an attack carried out at dawn, as multiple airstrikes hit areas in and around the Iranian capital. | High-intensity explosions were reported across Tehran after low-flying jets struck several locations, including residential areas. Thick plumes of smoke were seen emanating near Azadi Square, with one strike reportedly hitting near the Sh…
(2026-04-06). RQ-180's Likely Role Over Iran Foreshadowed By Secret Cold War Stealth Drone Program. twz.com 
Large sums of money were spent trying to build a spy drone just like the RQ-180 for a very specific mission decades beforehand.
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). On Easter, Trump Drops F-Bomb Threat to Iran. globalresearch.ca On this Eastern Sunday, I pray that the innocent civilians of Iran will be spared from the sadistic and demented wrath of "President DONALD J. TRUMP."
(2026-04-06). Iran rejects ceasefire, wants permanent end to war, as Trump ultimatum nears. scmp.com Iran on Monday rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead said it wants a permanent end to the war, as US President Donald Trump's ultimatum loomed within hours. | Iran's state-run IRNA news agency said Tehran had conveyed its response through Pakistan, a key mediator. | "We won't merely accept a ceasefire," said Mojtaba Ferdousi Pour, head of the Iranian diplomatic mission in Cairo. "We only accept an end of the war with guarantees that we won't be attacked again."
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). EU includes Ukraine in €1.5 billion defense program despite corruption. infobrics.org Brussels is trying to launder money on the Ukrainian issue.
(2026-04-06). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-06). Shirmohammadi to carry Iran's flag at Sanya Beach Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Arash Farhadian, head of Iran's delegation to the 2026 Beach Asian Games, announced the selection of Mehdi Shirmohammadi as the flag-bearer for the country's sports contingent in Sanya. Iran will participate in the Games with a 99-member delegation competing across 10 disciplines.
(2026-04-06). Everybody Moves The Caribbean Diaspora: Myia from the U.S. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Myia from the U.S.
(2026-04-06). Tensions Escalate as Iran Rejects Ceasefire and US Threats Intensify. devdiscourse.com Iran has dismissed a 45-day ceasefire proposal, asserting its desire for a lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, has intensified his rhetoric, warning that the entire nation could be targeted imminently if no agreement is reached by the deadline.
(2026-04-06). FO Talks: The Collapse of New START Treaty Raises Global Nuclear Risks. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control and Disarmament at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy, discuss the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) and what its disappearance means for global nuclear stability. With the last major US—Russia arms control agreement gone, are the world's nuclear guardrails disappearing?…
(2026-04-06). The danger in the Global South's pursuit of AI as a magical cure. scmp.com Much Western discourse on artificial intelligence has lately focused on establishing safeguards and installing guardrails against powerful new AI systems, algorithmic bias, the collusion of governments and tech oligarchs, and rising related environmental costs. | The growing AI backlash in the West has been labelled a "botlash" in a recent commentary by Stanford University's Marietje Schaake, who includes anti-AI movements such as "QuitGPT", "Resist and Unsubscribe" and "Stealing Isn't…
(2026-04-06). Kyrgyzstan Is Considering the Launch of the BRICS Pay Payment Gateway. infobrics.org The National Investment Agency under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic held a meeting dedicated to the creation of the BRICS Pay payment gateway in the country…
(2026-04-06). Pakistani expats in UAE vow support, offer volunteer services in solidarity move. geo.tv 
Bu Abdullah, Emirati entrepreneur and businessman, addresses the audience on stage along with Malik Aslam and Mian Munir Hans during the solidarity event in Dubai. Photo courtesy reporter.— Reporter
(2026-04-06). May Day Strong Movement maps plans at nationwide meeting. peoplesworld.org 
With a month to go before mass marches and boycotts are planned nationwide, the May Day Strong movement for "No Work, No School, No Shopping" is accelerating. Hundreds of organizations from coast to coast, including both big teachers unions—the Teachers/AFT and the National Education Association, the nation's largest union—signed up with the Labor for Democracy …
(2026-04-06). Everybody Moves The Caribbean Diaspora: Jamar from Jamaica. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Jamar from Jamaica.
(2026-04-06). How A Dusty Strip Deep In Iran Can Be Turned Into A U.S. Special Operations Base In Hours. twz.com 
An ex-USAF Special Tactics Squadron member tells how the impromptu airfield in Iran would have been rapidly established and defended.
(2026-04-06). Press conference denounces threat to Palestinian leader in Hoboken, New Jersey. workers.org 
Hoboken, New Jersey, April 2, 2026. On March 27 a Hoboken, New Jersey, resident and member of Zionist JDL (Jewish Defense League)-613 Brotherhood was arrested for allegedly planning to firebomb the Brooklyn, New York, home of Palestinian leader Nerdeen Kiswani and to assassinate her and her family. A press conference . . . |
(2026-04-06). Multimillion-Dollar CEO Pay at These 20 Low-Wage Companies is Costing You. This is the Only Fix. ips-dc.org CEO pay at the 'low-wage 20' averages $18.6 million, while many of their median workers rely on taxpayer-supported Medicaid and SNAP.
(2026-04-06). Easter Sunday: Recognizing the Intervention of Satan in Our Times. "Shame on the United States If this Man is Not Impeached…." globalresearch.ca The personality defects of Donald J. Trump have been the subject of amateur psychology in mass media since his first presidential electoral campaign in 2016.
(2026-04-06). Floods kill 5 in Russia, thousands evacuated after dam wall breaks in Dagestan. scmp.com Flooding sparked by heavy rains killed at least five people in southern Russia on Monday, while thousands of others were evacuated from their homes, authorities said. | Social media videos showed flooded villages and highways engulfed by water in Russia's Dagestan republic in the Caucasus Mountains, with overturned cars lying on the roadside. | A multi-storey residential building partly collapsed in the regional capital Makhachkala.
(2026-04-06). Everybody Moves The Asian Diaspora: Suhel from Bangladesh. mediasanctuary.org Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. | This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience. | This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a team of students at the University at Albany. | This week we feature Suhel from Bangladesh.
(2026-04-06). Pakistan, other mediators 'make last-ditch' efforts for Iran-US ceasefire: report. geo.tv 
US and Iran flags are seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. — Reuters45-day ceasefire proposal under active discussion.Massive strikes plan remains ready, sources say.Iran maintains hardline stance after Trump's threat.
(2026-04-06). US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of Steve Bannon. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for Steve Bannon, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, to overturn his conviction in a case linked to the January 6 attack on the Capitol. | Bannon, a leading figure on the far-right, served four months in prison in 2024 for defying a subpoena to testify before a congressional panel investigating the 2021 attack.
(2026-04-06). Italian channel copyright strikes Nvidia DLSS 5 trailer on YouTube. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – YouTube's controversial copyright system is at it again after an Italian TV channel successfully took down Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase trailer, claiming that the content is DMCA-protected and owned by the channel instead of the GPU manufacturer.Reports state that the copyright claim was issued by Italian private television channel La7, which used footage from the Nvidia trailer. Upon visiting the video posted by Nvidia Geforce on YouTube, users were met with a message that read, "This video is unavailable. It contains material from La7, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds." Italian…
(2026-04-06). Viral video: Man takes his pet parrot 'Bebe' scuba diving. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A baby parrot named Bebe has taken the internet by storm after its owner shared a video of it scuba diving in the Bahamas. The video posted on Instagram by "bebebirdparrot" garnered over three million views and 500,000 likes, sparking speculation among social media users about whether the stunt was fake or AI-generated. An Insatgram user wrote, "No one is saying this is ai. This legit has to be ai. It looks so real but makes no sense. The bird would totally be freaking out. This is really scary."Another added, "The literal exact opposite place bro is meant to be."Viral video: Man takes his pet parr…
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Tomgram: Eric Ross, Forever War (Yet Again!). warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I began TomDispatch in response to President George W. Bush's decision to invade Afghanistan in the (all too literal) wake of the 9/11 attacks on my city, New York, and on Washington, D.C. Now, here we are, almost …
(2026-04-06). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Crucifixion and Renaissance. globalresearch.ca When I first heard about the practice of Roman crucifixion, I was a boy and it was in the context of the murder of Christ.
(2026-04-06). How the Iran war can help Syria manage Turkey and its regional rivals. al-monitor.com Rising regional tensions and disrupted oil flows are giving Damascus leverage to balance Ankara and other neighbors while exploring alternative energy corridors.
(2026-04-06). The Perils of Inexperienced Leadership in War: Lessons from History. globalresearch.ca The Burden of Command: Leadership and the Consequences of War: | The decision to wage large-scale war is among the gravest responsibilities any leader can undertake. It is not merely a matter of political will or ideological conviction; it requires a …
(2026-04-06). Liverpool's season on the edge: Slot faces a crucial test after FA Cup humiliation. thecanary.co 
Liverpool's 4—0 loss to Manchester City at the Etihad was more than just an exit from football's FA Cup. Their foundering reflected deep problems within the club. During the first 40 minutes, the Reds looked competitive, with Mohamed Salah active and Hugo Ekitike stretching City's back line. The progressive dynamic shifted abruptly following the penalty […] | By
(2026-04-06). Council President Responds to Mayor's Public Safety State of Emergency re: Flock. mediasanctuary.org Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello has declared a public safety emergency on April 1, 2026 to pay for the renewal of the Flock Safety contract. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press spoke to City Council President Sue Steele about what this means and the council's hopes for moving forward. The next city council meeting is Thursday, April 9th.
(2026-04-06). How BRICS's De-Dollarization Project Presents a "Golden" Opportunity for Ghana. infobrics.org The quiet shift unfolding in the global financial system is presenting an opportunity for Ghana to accelerate its economic liberation. Experts are revealing that as China and its partners in the BRICS bloc are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar in international trade…
(2026-04-06). Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production. sanews.gov.za Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production | By More Matshediso | Tshililo Mafuka is a tomato farmer from Muswodi Dipeni in Musina, Limpopo, whose passion for agriculture began long before he launched his own farming business. | His rise in the agricultural sector is a story of resilience and a meaningful contribution to strengthening South Africa's local food supply chain. | Mafuka gained practical experience in crop cultivation and machinery operation while working on a farm several years ago, which inspired him to establish his own operation. | He said his decision to focus on tomato production was strategic…
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.org 
As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). I Support Cuba Because I Am on the Side of Humanity and Life: An Interview With Gabriel Rockhill. OrinocoTribune.com I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction. | Gabriel Rockhill—a philosopher, professor, res…
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Birthright citizenship battle reflected at the Supreme Court. peoplesworld.org 
In 1607, an English court ruled that babies born in Scotland after it unified with England were born the English king's "subjects," with all the rights of Englishmen. Well into the 19th century, standard American and British legal treatises included, as basic law, the 1607 case's principle of "birthright citizenship." Donald Trump is now attempting …
(2026-04-06). Abu Obeida's statement calls for widespread action to defend the prisoners and Al-Aqsa. samidoun.net Abu Obeida, the spokesperson of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, issued a statement on Sunday, April 5 in video, urging widespread action and resistance to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque, which has been forcibly closed by the occupation in Al-Quds for over 37 days, and the Palestinian …
(2026-04-06). 20 Cattle Stolen During Easter Raids in Kapchorwa. plusnews.ug 
A total of 20 head of cattle were stolen during the Easter period in a series of coordinated raids in Kaplelko Ward, West Division of Kapchorwa Municipality. According to Sipi Regional Police Spokesperson Fredmark Chesang, the thefts occurred in three separate night attacks targeting different households within the same community. Chesang said the first incident …
(2026-04-06). Trump lashes out at NATO while re-upping Greenland claim. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump lashed out Monday at NATO allies who did not support the United States in the war in Iran and reiterated his desire to annex Greenland.Trump's remarks came ahead of a visit by the defense alliance's chief Mark Rutte scheduled for later this week."Look, we went to NATO," Trump recalled. "I didn't ask very strongly, I just said, 'Hey, if you want to help, great.'""'No, no, no we will not help,'" Trump said he was told, while not saying who he spoke to.Trump went on to say that NATO members had "actually gone out of their way not to help."
(2026-04-06). Iran War: It's Almost Dawn, There's No Way Out. "Is A Ground Operation Inevitable?… The Path to Strategic Failure" globalresearch.ca The Iran conflict has really driven the United States into a situation without good options, and this is a classic escalation trap. The Trump administration has driven itself into a corner where both retreat and offensive carry catastrophic risks, but …
(2026-04-06). Must watch TV series centered on working class people. peoplesworld.org 
In a television landscape where working-class-centered series are few and far between, here are two that present the trials and tribulations of that class as well as their antagonism to the class above, as exemplified in the U.S. hegemon. The better and clearer of the two is the BBC's sit-com Can You Keep a Secret, …
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.org 
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready
(2026-04-06). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-06). Shocking Crime: Arrests Made in Gumla District Rape Case. devdiscourse.com In a disturbing incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, three men were arrested for allegedly raping two women. The arrest followed a swift police operation after the victims reported the crime.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). UNBS to Inspect Sugarcane Weighbridges-Bahati. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is set to begin nationwide inspection and calibration of sugarcane weighbridges following the government's decision to regulate rather than ban the devices. The exercise comes after weeks of protests by farmers and consultations between the government, millers, and outgrowers, which resulted in a policy shift allowing weighbridges to …
(2026-04-06). The leadership team from hell on a hell of a planet. nationofchange.org How Trump's incompetence and looming global catastrophes may intersect.
(2026-04-06). Ray McGovern Says NATO's Crisis Is No Longer Theoretical — It Is Unfolding in Real Time. scheerpost.com In a wide-ranging interview with Glenn Diesen, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern offered a blunt assessment of the political and military order built after the Cold War: the crisis surrounding North Atlantic Treaty Organization, he argued, is no longer a distant strategic debate but a breakdown already visible across multiple fronts—from Ukraine to Iran to …
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline looms. al-monitor.com "They made a proposal, and it's a significant proposal. It's a significant step. It's not good enough, but it's a very significant step," Trump said at the White House.
(2026-04-06). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-06). When measuring our movement's strength, don't overlook retirees. peoplesworld.org 
There were a lot of seniors in the giant No Kings III events across the country on March 28. The contrast with the last great American protest upsurge during the Vietnam War was evident. Back in those days, nearly all the protesters were young students. It's a lot different now. It will come as no …
(2026-04-06). Marjorie Taylor Greene's Statement Condemning Trump. scheerpost.com Marjorie Taylor Green's Statement from X: On Easter morning, this is what President Trump posted. Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump's madness. I know all of you and him and he …
(2026-04-06). Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future. sanews.gov.za Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future | By Michael Currin | Just a few years ago South Africa's energy situation looked bleak with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured severe stages of load shedding, disrupting economic activity and eroding public confidence. It became distinctly clear that urgent and coordinated intervention was needed to change the trajectory of our electricity grid. ⚪ This turning point materialised through the establishment of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) in 2022, which was a decisive response to an e…
(2026-04-06). Controversy in Indore: Author Alleges Assault Over Shah Bano Book Project. devdiscourse.com A self-claimed author has reported being attacked by a mob in Indore, accusing the crowd of mistaking her for a 'child lifter' during a visit intended for her book project on Shah Bano, a figure in a landmark legal case.
(2006-04-26). Sindh Rangers arrest four members of street crime gang in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force's headquarters on April 6. | The statement said the suspects — Saeed ur Rehman, alias Kumandan, Sabir alias Sheena, Ikram alias Akro, and Akash alias Punjabi — were detained during an intelligence-based operation in Gulshan Ghazi, Baldia Town. They are accused of involvement in "multiple incidents of robbery and street crime" in Baldia Town, Gulshan Ghazi, and 24 Market. | According to the Rangers, Saeed ur Rehman, "the head of the Kumandan gang", was responsible for "pr…
(2026-04-06). Net Zero France Capitulates to an Iranian Safe Passage Fee for Gulf Oil. wattsupwiththat.com European Net Zero policies appear to have created a total dependency on imported fossil fuel.
(2026-04-06). Maharashtra Tightens Reins on Polluting Industries. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra Environment Department is revamping its approach to managing pollution by reevaluating bank guarantees and fines imposed on non-compliant industries. This comes after a report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) exposed lapses that left Rs 272.47 crore in uncollected guarantees.
(2026-04-06). Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster. portside.org Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster |
(2026-04-06). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-06). China announces portion of airspace closure for 40 days, military drills speculations rife. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: China has issued a notice announcing closure of a portion of its offshore airspace for 40 days, enabling temporary restrictions on flight activity across designated maritime zones, effectively limiting access to key stretches of airspace. | According to a Wall Street Journal report, the restrictions are placed from March 27 to May 6. Unprecedented airspace closures for such a long period are not very common and signals potential military drills that lost only a few days. | NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) are alerts used to inform pilots and aviation authorities about temporary airspace risks or r…
(2026-04-06). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. scheerpost.com Trump's endless falsehoods about the Iran war build on a long history of US military mythmaking. Scott Kurashige for Truthout he first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the …
(2026-04-06). British Intel's Secret Lebanese Panopticon. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On March 7th, shadowy British intelligence contractor Siren Associates launched Monitor Lebanon. The "real-time situational awareness platform" is "designed to help individuals and organisations understand and navigate Lebanon's rapidly evolving security environment." The tool sifts vast swaths of "open-source information" from "news agencies, verified social media accounts, Telegram channels, conflict monitoring initiatives, and traffic data systems." …
(2026-04-06). BJP's Grassroots Gear-Up: Sharma Emphasizes Election Preparedness in J&K. devdiscourse.com Jammu and Kashmir's BJP Chief, Sat Sharma, conducted a strategic review of the party's readiness for future elections at a crucial meeting on Monday. Addressing the attendees, Sharma highlighted the necessity of grassroots organization and public connection as pillars of the party's strength.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-06). Networks of Resistance: From Lebanon to College Newsrooms. projectcensored.org First up, journalist Afeef Nessouli joins the show to talk about the situation in Lebanon, and how corporate media deliberately flattens and dehumanizes in service of US-Israeli regional goals. Afeef explains the complex and interconnected networks of resistance and solidarity on the ground, the tangled web of imperialism, and how Lebanese journalists are, like their Palestinian counterparts, working together in impossible conditions to get the truth out about their situation in spite of compounding and violent censorship. | Next up, cohost Mickey Huff sits down with former Director of Student Media at Indiana Un…
(2026-04-06). Political Tug-of-War Over Women's Reservation Bill. devdiscourse.com In a heated political exchange, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government's recent stance on the Women's Reservation Bill, accusing it of being a ploy to distract from an impending economic crisis and sway voters in five upcoming state elections.
(2026-04-06). Spring Youth Baseball Previews Upcoming Season. mediasanctuary.org Baseball is back, and what a wonderful time it is. Little league teams throughout the Capital Region are getting ready to take their first bases in the new year. However, before the first pitch, Jacob Boston and baseball mom Liz sat down with Ian Silverman of spring youth baseball on Spring Ave to preview the upcoming season.
(2026-04-06). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-06). Serenity in Blooms: Therapeutic Visit Boosts Mental Health. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir Floriculture Department, in collaboration with Government Medical College Srinagar, hosted a therapeutic visit to the Indira Gandhi Memorial tulip garden for patients on Monday. This initiative, spearheaded by the director of floriculture in Kashmir, aimed to enhance mental well-being and foster social interaction amidst the serene environment of the gardens.
(2026-04-06). Big Money Can't Kill This Plan To Save Democracy. levernews.com 
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). El trabajo a distancia y el teletrabajo en el Derecho Laboral cubano. cubadebate.cu La Resolución 71 de 2021 del Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social tiene un objetivo muy concreto dentro del sistema jurídico cubano, ordenar de manera precisa dos formas de organización laboral que en los últimos años comenzaron a utilizarse con mayor frecuencia en entidades estatales y en otras estructuras de empleo subordinado.
(2026-04-06). MINEM aclara que no ha entrado ninguna patana nueva al país. cubadebate.cu Ante rumores recientes en redes sociales , el Ministerio de Energía y Minas aclaró en su cuenta en X que actualmente se mantienen en Cuba dos patanas, la Belgin Sultán y Erol Bay, con una capacidad instalada de 124 MW. "No se ha incorporado ninguna otra en las últimas horas", informó el MINEM.
(2026-04-06). Cuba informa que dos patanas generarán 124 MW con combustible ruso. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Energía y Minas (Minem) de Cuba informó este lunes en su cuenta en la red social X que actualmente están en el país dos patanas, Belgin Sultán y Erol Bay, con capacidad instalada de 124 MW. | Según dicha cartera, a partir de la reciente llegada del combustible ruso, ambas estarán generando electricidad en la segunda quincena del presente mes. | En el mensaje, el Minem aclaró, además, que no se ha incorporado ninguna otra patana al país caribeño en las últimas horas. | Recientemente, el petrolero 'Anatoli Kolodkin' llegó a Cuba con unas 100 mil toneladas de crudo como parte de la ayuda solidaria d…
(2026-04-06). La cultura della corruzione profondamente radicata in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Una nuova ondata di corruzione nell'esercito ucraino, mentre vengono sospesi gli addestramenti all'estero | Segue nostro Recentemente, il regime di Kiev ha sospeso il regolare invio di truppe all'estero per l'addestramento. Cià≤ rivela ben più di un semplice cambiamento amministrativo. In realtà , si tratta di un sintomo di problemi strutturali profondamente radicati all'interno dell'apparato statale e militare del Paese. Con il prete…
(2026-04-06). La juventud es una fragua. radiohc.cu 
"La juventud es la arcilla fundamental de nuestra obra". La frase del Che Guevara hoy resuena más fuerte cuando los tiempos tan duros no pueden impedir que salgan a la luz el amor y los compromisos de muchas generaciones con un país que también cuenta con los Pinos Nuevos de la Patria para seguir construyendo el futuro. | Susely Morfa González, hoy primera secretaria del Comité Provincial del Partido en Villa Clara, transitó por la organización juvenil, donde dejó huellas como su máxima dirigente en la nación, pero también donde aprendió a crecerse a tono con el tiempo que le ha tocado vivir, a desafiar obstácul…
(2026-04-06). Podcast Las 3 del día: Una mirada a lo publicado en Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a este su podcast Las 3 del día.
| Hoy traemos noticias que van desde la solidaridad con Cuba hasta tensiones internacionales, pasando por cultura e innovación.
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(2026-04-06). EEUU e Israel atacan la Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán, dañando centros de investigación. cubadebate.cu La Universidad Tecnológica Sharif de Teherán —principal institución de ingeniería de Irán— sufrió un ataque aéreo este lunes ejecutado por fuerzas estadounidenses e israelíes. "Lamentablemente, esta mañana el enemigo atacó uno de los edificios de la universidad, causando daños a una institución académica dedicada a la difusión del conocimiento", declaró Tajrishi en redes sociales.
(2026-04-06). °Fuera el ICE de todas partes! workers.org 
La crisis en los aeropuertos estadounidenses es noticia de primera plana. Debido al cierre parcial del Gobierno, los empleados de la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA) no cobraron su salario durante 42 días. Como es comprensible, muchos trabajadores no acudieron a sus puestos. Algunos tuvieron que buscar otros . . . |
(2026-04-06). Holguín celebró a sus niños y jóvenes en el aniversario de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu En un acto de profunda significación política y social, la provincia de Holguín celebró el 65 aniversario de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí (OPJM) y los 64 años de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC), en el cual las máximas autoridades del territorio dejaron un mensaje claro: la continuidad del proyecto revolucionario está garantizada al referirse a al entusiasmo de sus niños y la pasión de sus jóvenes. | La gala provincial, que se convirtió en un símbolo de la ´Generación de Relevo ª, sirvió de escenario para reconocer el esfuerzo colectivo. | Las máximas autoridades otorgaron la condición de…
(2026-04-06). Díaz-Canel recibe a congresistas de EEUU y critica el impacto del bloqueo económico. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, recibió a los congresistas estadounidenses Pramila Jayapal y Jonathan L. Jackson en un encuentro donde denunció el impacto del bloqueo económico impuesto por Estados Unidos, especialmente el cerco energético decretado por la administración actual.
(2026-04-06). La producción y venta de automóviles en China superaron los 34 millones de unidades en 2025. cubadebate.cu La industria automovilística china ha vuelto a acaparar una amplia atención internacional. Desde que los fabricantes chinos de automóviles centraron las miradas en la Feria de Electrónica de Consumo (CES) de Las Vegas hasta el anuncio de Canadá sobre ajustes en su política de importación de vehículos eléctricos chinos, el entusiasmo mundial por el automóvil chino continúa creciendo.
(2026-04-06). Adiós a Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico y director de los Tigres del béisbol cubano. cubadebate.cu El exjugador de béisbol cubano Dany Miranda, campeón olímpico de Atenas 2004 y director del equipo Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, al frente del cual ganó la última Liga Élite, falleció hoy en su provincia natal. Miranda, de 47 años de edad, había sido intervenido quirúrgicamente de urgencia debido a una obstrucción intestinal aguda, según reportan varias fuentes locales.
(2026-04-06). The Iran war is changing how millions of people cook — and what they eat. grist.org 
About a decade ago, India's government began subsidizing the purchase of liquid petroleum gas, or LPG, to promote greater adoption among its lower-income citizens. Switching to the gas was considered a safer and more reliable alternative to burning wood and coal for cooking at home, which families in resource-strapped rural areas were still doing en masse. Ever since, the fuel has become ubiquitous. The bulk of Indian households prepare most of their food with it, and typically use a few cylinders of LPG every year, an amount that varies depending on whether they are in rural or urban communities. | In all tha…
(2026-04-06). Richard David Hames: When will we make war untenable for the power elites? asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Richard David Hames An Easter message. There's no mystery about why wars start. They happen because someone, somewhere, decides that negotiation is more dangerous to them than to the people being bombed. Look at what was happening this "Good" Friday. Iran. Gaza. The West Bank. Lebanon. Thirty-six days of missiles and a Strait…
(2026-04-06). Monsters of war the men who have put the world at risk. asiapacificreport.nz 
The war in Iran is in its second month. A war started by a criminal defendant, a convicted felon, and a blackmail network that explains everything Western leaders won't say. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Two men are mainly responsible for the war on Iran. And then there are those — such…
(2026-04-06). Mass Easter resignations within Tahiti's pro-independence ruling party. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A rift within French Polynesia's ruling party Tavini Huiraatira deepened during Easter weekend with a mass resignation from a group of 14 members. The resignation was tendered by a group of young members of the local Territorial Assembly. In their resignation letter, the members of the…
(2026-04-06). At least five Papuans reported dead as violence explodes in Dogiyai. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific Reports from West Papua say as many as five people have been shot dead in Dogiyai regency in an alleged retaliatory attack after a policeman was killed. A joint police and military operation was launched in the regency in Indonesia's Central Papua province to respond to the killing, by apparent stabbing, of a…
(2026-04-07). Iran claims downing of 12 US aircraft as Trump extends deadline amid intensifying conflict. ecns.cn Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate on Sunday, as Iran claimed that it has shot down 12 US aircraft of various types since April 3 while US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's energy facilities and bridges after signaled another delay to its ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, even as both sides hinted at ongoing diplomatic contacts.
(2026-04-07). New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors. ecns.cn New Hung Hom Waterfront, formerly a railway freight pier, has recently been opened to the public after redevelopment into a multifunctional waterfront space integrating art, technology, culture and leisure.
(2026-04-07). 1 killed, 2 injured in fire beneath bridge on Panama Canal. ecns.cn At least one person died and two others were injured following a fire on Monday that involved several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas, according to a report of the Spanish news agency EFE.
(2026-04-07). Chengdu: The happiest city with the most ambitions in China. ecns.cn Long known as one of Chinas most livable cities, Chengdu is now emerging as a national leader in creative industries, digital culture and esports.If Beijing represents continuity, Chengdu embodies experimentation.
(2026-04-07). China's Qingming holiday sees 845 million trips amid spring travel boom. ecns.cn Chinas Qingming Festival holiday, spanning Saturday to Monday, witnessed a massive surge in travel as millions honored ancestors through tomb-sweeping rituals and enjoyed the vibrant spring scenery across the country.
(2026-04-07). Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit. ecns.cn A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
(2026-04-07). China-built engine fueled by hydrogen test-flown. ecns.cn A 7.5-metric ton unmanned cargo aircraft powered by the AEP100, Chinas independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, Hunan province.
(2026-04-07). Smart indoor farming helps scale up edible mushroom output in E China. ecns.cn Intelligent technologies are helping mushroom producers in eastern China to scale up their operations, creating growing environments that can ensure year-round production and even yield varieties that would otherwise not be possible in the region.
(2026-04-07). US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates. ecns.cn The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 ‚Äåmillion Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding ‚Äåit was linked only to low-speed incidents.
(2026-04-07). Trump holds press conference on war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 6, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Chinese firm tests AI 'digital employees' modeled on former staff. ecns.cn A game media company in east China's Shandong Province recently has turned a departing employee into an AI-powered digital worker to continue handling tasks, according to media reports.
(2026-04-07). 3 dead, 3 injured in central China road accident. ecns.cn CHANGSHA, April 6 ⚪ Three people were killed and three others injured in a road accident on Monday in central Chinas Hunan Province, authorities said.
(2026-04-07). Draft rules to regulate digital human services. ecns.cn Chinas cyberspace regulator has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of digital human services, as authorities move to address risks arising from rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-07). Why and how the U.S. is losing its China experts. ecns.cn Over the past few years, a subtle yet profound shift has been taking place in U.S.-China relations. This change goes beyond trade or technology, reaching into one of a nation's most important resources — talent.
(2026-04-07). Qingming, more than a festival. ecns.cn During the Qingming Festival, we honor our ancestors, sweep tombs, lay flowers, and share our quiet remembrance. We also embrace spring, enjoy the greenery, and We also embrace spring, enjoy the greenery, and contemplate the cycles of life, much like the natural cycles of the four seasons. (by Hu Tongyu, Intern)…
(2026-04-07). China's deepest undersea high-speed rail tunnel advances to 113m depth. ecns.cn China's deepest undersea high-speed railway tunnel has reached a record excavation depth of 113 meters beneath the seabed, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway.
(2026-04-07). Holiday brings travel, revenue boom. ecns.cn The three-day Qingming Festival holiday saw robust growth in visitor numbers as well as revenue, as the traditional Tomb Sweeping Festival coincided with students' spring break in many regions.
(2026-04-07). China surpasses U.S. in approval of leadership. ecns.cn China has surpassed the United States in global leadership approval ratings for the third time, with the gap between the two nations widening to its largest margin in nearly two decades.
(2026-04-07). Trump threatens Iran could be 'taken out' in one night. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump threatened that Iran could be"taken out"in one night, saying that night"might"come Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). China renews blue alerts for rainstorms, gales. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 6 ⚪ Chinas National Meteorological Center renewed a blue alert for rainstorms and a blue alert for gales on Monday, forecasting heavy downpours in the south and strong winds in the north.
(2026-04-07). Construction of solar thermal power plant at altitude of 4,550 meters starts in China's Xizang. ecns.cn SHENZHEN, April 6 ⚪ China General Nuclear Power Groupannounced on Monday that construction of a 50 MW trough-based concentrated solar power plant at an altitude of 4550 meters started in southwest Chinas Xizang Autonomous Region.Solar and hydropower to be built at different locations.
(2026-04-07). Vietnamese party chief elected state president. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). 5 dead after car plunges into river in east China's Fujian. ecns.cn Five people died after a car fell into a river from a bridge in east China's Fujian Province on Monday, local authorities said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-07). China uses technological innovations to power clean energy transition. ecns.cn China has made several breakthroughs in renewable energy generation in recent years. By 2025, renewable energy installations accounted for more than half of the country's total installed capacity, driven by the use of innovative technologies. This has provided strong momentum for both China and the world in their clean energy transition.
(2026-04-07). China unveils e-commerce guidelines to advance the real economy. ecns.cn China has released a policy document to advance high-quality e-commerce and better serve the real economy. The document was jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and five other authorities.
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-06). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-07). While Israelis were dying in the rubble, Netanyahu was lashing out at two familiar targets. haaretz.com While rescue forces tried to extract people trapped beneath the ruins of Haifa building that was hit by an Iranian missile, the prime minister made it clear yet again that nothing is sacred in his eyes — apart from his continued grip on power…
(2026-04-07). Targeted by massive firepower, leadership is weaker — but more tenacious than ever. haaretz.com Although U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening further escalation against Iran, it is doubtful whether this will lead to results that have not been achieved until now ‚ñ In Israel, it was believed that Hezbollah had vanished from the world, but, in truth, it has merely changed its modus operandi…
(2026-04-07). IDF tells Iranians to avoid trains for next 12 hours, cites to. haaretz.com
(2026-04-07). Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems. haaretz.com Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs…
(2026-04-07). Settlers erect first-ever outpost within Jerusalem city limits, attack local Palestinians. haaretz.com Two weeks ago, Israelis from the West Bank and Jerusalem set up a tent near the Palestinian village of Nu'man. 'The government's policy is to pressure us,' says the mukhtar of neighbouring Umm Tuba…
(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Tel Aviv let them add safe rooms to their historical building. Then an Iranian missile struck. haaretz.com Urban renewal is currently the best solution for older buildings whose apartment owners don't want or don't have the means to fund the construction of safe rooms, but the designation for preservation often imposes planning limitations that prevent this…
(2026-04-06). The real reason why police are roughing up protesters against the Iran war. haaretz.com The brute force unleashed by Israeli police officers against anti-war protesters in Tel Aviv signals how politicized the force has become. But even worse, it's another methodical step in a more fundamental war conducted by Netanyahu's government and Israel's right wing…
(2026-04-06). Netanyahu to replace aide embroiled in racism controversy after Likud criticism. haaretz.com The prime minister initially said he would retain his acting chief of staff and spokesperson despite reports of his controversial remarks, including refering to a Likud lawmaker as a 'baboon.' Netanyahu reversed his decision following pressure from Likud lawmakers…
(2026-04-06). Greece to buy Elbit rocket launcher system from Israel in $750 million deal, Defense Ministry says. haaretz.com Under the deal, Elbit will supply Greece with PULS system launchers and rockets over a period of four years, Israel's Defense Ministry said. The ministry would not say how many launchers were included in the sale, but the Greek parliament approved a purchase of 36 PULS rocket launchers in December…
(2026-04-06). Israel Air Force navigator who died by suicide recognized as fallen soldier. haaretz.com The family of Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan led an 18-month public campaign to secure the Israeli army's official recognition of him as a fallen soldier, including a petition filed with Israel's top court…
(2026-04-06). Two Netanyahu allies win to attend Passover blessing at Western Wall. haaretz.com Amid wartime legal and political debates on restrictions on public worship, American Jewish billionaire Simon Falic and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman 'won' seats for the priestly blessing service at Jerusalem's Western Wall…
(2026-04-07). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). 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
(2026-04-07). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-07). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-07). NGO slams Greek shippers over deliveries to Israel. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian campaign group on Monday accused Greek shipping firms of transporting oil and military equipment to The "No Harbour for Genocide" group called on
(2026-04-07). WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed. newarab.com 
(2026-04-06). Israeli restrictions causes formula shortage for Gaza's newborns. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). IMF chief says Iran war means 'all roads' lead to higher prices. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). UN expected to vote on watered-down Hormuz resolution on Tuesday. newarab.com 
The Oil prices have surged since the
(2026-04-07). Blasts heard near Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan. newarab.com 
Two blasts were heard near Some hours earlier, air defence systems downed four missiles headed towards the
(2026-04-06). Will the Iran war usher in a new regional diplomatic order. newarab.com 
Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt started relaying messages between the US and Iran soon after the But with the US having unclear and While talks seemingly hit a dead-end last week, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign…
(2026-04-06). Israel says struck Iran's largest petrochemical facility. newarab.com 
Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Monday that Israel had conducted a "powerful strike" on Iran's largest petrochemical complex, with the operator saying it was assessing the damage from the attacks. | The complex in the Pars region services Iran's South Pars natural gas field – the largest known natural gas reserve in the world – which it shares with Qatar, and which Israel had previously hit last month. | The military "just carried out a powerful strike on Iran's largest petrochemical facility, located in Asaluyeh – a central target responsible for about 50 percent of the country's petrochemical producti…
(2026-04-06). Iran says electricity system can handle potential US bombing. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities are seeking to reassure the country's population over the The uncertainty surrounding the war and whether it will come to an end soon has prompted Iranian officials to focus on strengthening the energy…
(2026-04-06). South Korea to send ships to Saudi Red Sea port to avoid Hormuz. newarab.com 
South Korea will send five Korean-flagged ships to the Oil prices have surged amid the
(2026-04-06). Oil prices slip back as some ships pass Hormuz gauntlet. newarab.com 
"There is definitely some sort of volumes being
(2026-04-06). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-06). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-07). Labor set to win next election. onlineopinion.com.au The real (but largely unspoken) reasons why unpopular Labor is set to win the next federal election at the expense of the hapless Liberals.
(2026-04-07). Food time bombs and predicted starvation: the prospects of a Hormuz transit deal. onlineopinion.com.au Hormuz is no longer just an oil chokepoint. It may soon become the trigger for a global hunger crisis.
(2026-04-06). What if Israel just won't stop? responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's televised
(2026-04-06). Smith Shines as Multan Sultans Chase Down Quetta in Style. thinktank.pk Multan Sultans returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the 13th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. The convincing chase of 167 not only marked a strong comeback after their first loss of the season but also propelled Multan to …
(2026-04-06). US—Iran War: The Hidden Climate Catastrophe Reshaping the Planet. thinktank.pk The modern geopolitical landscape is increasingly defined by overlapping crises, but few intersections are as underexplored as the relationship between war and climate change. The ongoing US—Iran conflict is widely discussed in terms of security, oil markets, and global power politics. Yet beneath these headlines lies a deeper and more enduring consequence: the war's profound …
(2026-04-06). The Collapse of Western Hegemony: The US-Israeli Axis and the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Interview with geopolitical analyst K.J. Noh. by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn The mainstream narrative treats the current escalation in the Middle East as a localized, manageable crisis. It is not. What we are actually watching in real-time is the rapid, structural overextension of the entire Western bloc. To cut through the daily noise and diplomatic theater, …
(2026-04-06). Why Yiddish is experiencing a grassroots revival in West Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Isy Abraham-Raveson, 33, began learning Yiddish by reading books on insults. | "There's a lot of creativity about how someone should suffer if they've done you wrong," she said, offering some choice words. | "'May you grow like an onion with your head in the ground. May you be like a chandelier and hang by day and burn by night," she said. "There's one that's, like, 'May you become a mouse, and a cat eats you and you taste so bad that it spits you up.'" | Abraham-Raveson is…
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-07). Minneapolis shooting video exposes ICE lies, frame-up of Venezuelan immigrants. wsws.org Newly obtained footage contradicts the official account used to justify the shooting of Julio C. Sosa-Celis and the prosecution of two Venezuelan immigrants.
(2026-04-07). Cover-up of British nuclear testing in the Pacific exposed. wsws.org For decades, British governments have suppressed evidence of the human and environmental consequences of nuclear testing in the Pacific.
(2026-04-07). Historical issues in Supreme Court argument on birthright citizenship. wsws.org Last week's oral argument on Trump's executive order to revoke birthright citizenship raised historical questions dating back to the Civil War on whether the offspring of immigrants have full citizenship rights.
(2026-04-07). Fortress Europe claims 70 more migrant lives in mass drowning in the Mediterranean. wsws.org Everywhere, impoverished migrants face closed borders and state-sanctioned demonisation designed to divert social anger over poverty, unemployment and cuts in vital social services away from the super-rich oligarchy despoiling the planet.
(2026-04-07). Germany's ultra-right culture minister Weimer continues his rampage against freedom of art and expression. wsws.org Politically, Weimer's views unquestionably overlap with those of the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD.
(2026-04-07). One year since the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.: Family demands answers as MIOSHA investigation blocked. wsws.org One year ago today, 63-year-old machine repairman Ronald Adams Sr. was crushed to death at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex in Southeast Michigan.
(2026-04-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Workers protest in Laz Paz Bolivia over poverty pay and the abrogation of labor law while 550 Metro grocery workers in Quebec are in the second week of a strike over pay and the issue of subcontracting.
(2026-04-07). After our contract rejection we must strike Nexteer to win our demands! wsws.org The Nexteer Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement after workers at the Saginaw, Michigan parts plant rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-07). Trump administration unveils plans for "Greater North America" as Iran war roils Latin American economies. wsws.org Trump's "Greater North America" doctrine, stretching from Greenland to Ecuador, aims to recolonize the hemisphere.
(2026-04-07). Concerns over private credit deepen as war on Iran intensifies. wsws.org The US Treasury is convening meetings with regulators to discuss the growing risks arising from the interconnections between insurance firms and the private credit markets.
(2026-04-07). NASA's Artemis II completes lunar flyby. wsws.org The new aspects of spaceflight being carried out by Artemis II largely concern the impacts of radiation on the spacecraft and the astronauts themselves.
(2026-04-07). Trump sets Tuesday night deadline for the massive war crime against Iran. wsws.org The United States is on the brink of a moral and political catastrophe. This is the inescapable conclusion to be derived from Donald Trump's press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-07). Poll underscores crisis of Australia's two-party system, rise of One Nation. wsws.org In Queensland, the far-right One Nation is outpolling both Labor and the Coalition, something unprecedented for a "third" party in modern times.
(2026-04-07). Teamsters announce last‚Äëminute agreement for 17,000 First Student school bus drivers. wsws.org Teamsters hailed First Student's new contract as a "national foundation," but drivers demand details on real gains for hours, pay, and pensions.
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). UK: Labour's Universal Credit Act set to throw hundreds of thousands into deeper poverty. wsws.org Up to 750,000 disabled people are projected to receive a lower supplementary universal credit rate by 2029/30, resulting in an annual average income loss of £3,000.
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.