(2026-04-02). Donald Trump's Iran war story: 32 days of shifting messages in 16 Speeches. hindustantimes.com In just 32 days, Donald Trump has told the story of the Iran war, one remark at a time. From announcing "major combat operations" to claiming Iran was weeks away from a nuclear weapon, from threatening endless bombing to suddenly talking peace – and now, promising to end the war "within two to three weeks." But what do these statements actually reveal? Is this a coherent strategy or a narrative shifting in real time? This bite belt tracks every key moment, mapping how the U.S. President's messaging evolved as the war unfolded. Watch closely, because the contradictions are hard to ignore. Before the national addre…
(2026-04-02). Spy game intensifies in Iran war: Is a secret deal taking shape as CIA comes in touch with Russia. hindustantimes.com Backchannel talks between the Central Intelligence Agency and SVR have emerged amid the ongoing Iran war, raising questions about hidden diplomacy and global power dynamics. Sergei Naryshkin confirmed ongoing contacts, while speculation grows over potential Russian support to Tehran. As Donald Trump navigates a prolonged conflict, these developments highlight the complex web of intelligence, diplomacy, and strategic maneuvering shaping the crisis.
(2026-04-02). Crimes against peace: The Nuremburg Trials precedent and the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org In a powerful lecture at Friedrich-Alexander University in Nuremberg, David North demonstrated that the US-Israeli war against Iran constitutes a crime against peace under the legal standards established at the Nuremberg Trials.
(2026-04-02). Egypt races to rescue Gaza ceasefire as Iran war pushes it aside. newarab.com 
The Egyptian president and foreign minister are escalating diplomatic engagements with world leaders, influential diplomats and officials to bring the 20-point, three-phase plan, which went into effect in October last year, back on track. | During a 1 April meeting in…
(2026-04-02). Israel Plots razing Iran, but it has 330K STEM graduates per Year. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Apartheid government of indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned to using Gaza genocide-style tactics against Iran — even while the genocide against Gaza continues and an ethnic cleansing campaign proceeds in Lebanon. Israel is now striking civilian objects in Iran in hopes of collapsing Iranian society. It is blowing up pharmaceutical factories making anti-cancer drugs and steel factories and university campuses that do not have a direct military tie. Because of heavy US and European sanctions, Iran had to develop its own drug manufa…
(2026-04-02). Iran mocks 'American dream': Mojtaba aide hits back at Rubio remark, says plot to create 'new Gazas'. hindustantimes.com Iran is using Marco Rubio's own rhetoric to mock what it calls the real "American Dream," with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arguing that if Tehran had not spent heavily on weapons, the U.S. could have seized Iran's oil fields within 48 hours, armed Israel even more heavily, and created "many, many new Gazas." His post was a direct response to Rubio's claim that Iran would be a very different country if it had spent billions on its people instead of weapons.
(2026-04-02). UN Security Council to focus on Middle East issues in April. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ The UN Security Council will focus on the Middle East in April, taking up issues concerning Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei.
(2026-04-02). From Gaza to Minab, the Same Story: Children Paying the Price of War. counterpunch.org 
Those who had the misfortune of growing up in a war zone require no explanation. War is hell, it is true—but for children, it is something else entirely: a confusing, disorienting fate that defies comprehension. There are children who live only briefly, experiencing whatever life manages to offer them: the love of parents, the camaraderie of siblings, the fragile joys and inevitable hardships of existence.
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-02). U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. ecns.cn The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.
(2026-04-02). Boxing: Saidel and Claro Know of Rivals for Professional Fights. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The announcement of Saidel Horta and Alejandro Claro's opponents provided news about Cuba's presence on a professional boxing card scheduled for May 1st in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which also features star Arlen López. | The featherweight Horta, the 2023 World Championship silver medalist in Tashkent, will be looking for his second consecutive victory when he faces Venezuelan Fernando José Toro, who boasts an impressive record of 11 wins (9 KOs) and three losses (2 KOs). | Claro, a two-time world bronze medalist, will also be aiming to replicate his success from his previous bout, wh…
(2026-04-02). Lying is Marco Rubio's Premise. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Once again, the pathological liar Marco Rubio lies. This time, before a Miami court that is trying his close friend and former congressman, David Rivera. | A report from the Spanish news agency EFE, published by El Nuevo Herald, stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed in a Miami court that he was unaware of an alleged multimillion-dollar contract that his close friend David Rivera supposedly made in 2017 to bring the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro closer to the United States and facilitate a peaceful transfer of…
(2026-04-02). Full speech: Trump reveals when US will end Iran war. hindustantimes.com On Day 33 of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, making a major revelation regarding the end of the conflict. Even as the war stretches beyond the one-month mark, Trump claimed that US and its ally Israel were achieving success in their military objectives. The US Commander-in-Chief paid homage to over a dozen soldiers who have died in the war so far. He also targeted US allies, asking them to take a more proactive role, especially in ending Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fifth of global oil flows, and whose blockade amid the war has led to a global ener…
(2026-04-02). Iran War's Impact on Gas Price, Clean Energy, Climate. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | The U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran have sent oil and gas prices soaring. That could be a boon to cheap, clean technologies like electric vehicles, solar power, and wind — at least in the long run. But in the short run, the outlook is more complicated. | Why is the conflict causing oil and gas prices to spike? : | Iran began restricting ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. The strait is the narrow passage, about 20 to 40 miles wide, through which ships must navigate from the Persian Gulf t…
(2026-04-02). Macron in Trump's crosshairs as US president blasts France over Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com At Easter lunch, U.S. President Donald Trump launched into a fiery rant ahead of his nationally televised war address, boasting of having "taken out" multiple Iranian regimes while blasting Emmanuel Macron, France, and NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted countries like France, European allies, South Korea, Japan, and China should bear the burden of ending the vital oil chokepoint's blockade, as the U.S. enters Day 33 of the war with growing tensions over Iran and alliance commitments. Watch for more…
(2026-04-02). Iran fires 100+ missiles at Israeli and US targets as Araghchi warns escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has unleashed one of its most intense barrages yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming over 100 missiles fired in the latest wave targeting Israeli cities and U.S. assets across the region. Strikes reportedly hit Tel Aviv, Gulf bases, and key military infrastructure, while Tehran frames the escalation as retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, including a pharmaceutical facility. As tensions spiral, Abbas Araghchi has warned of a "forceful" response, raising fears of a deeper and more dangerous phase in the conflict.
(2026-04-02). Iran's president to Americans: Look beyond war propaganda fog, reject "manufactured threat" unitedworldint.com Right before Trump's speech, Pezeshkian addressed the American public. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has released an open letter to the American people, questioning whether Washington is truly putting "America First" or merely acting as a "proxy for Israel" willing to fight "to the last American soldier." In the Wednesday message, which traces the roots of …
(2026-04-02). Israel military under strain as Eyal Zamir warns of troop shortages | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel's military is facing mounting pressure as Eyal Zamir warns of a critical troop shortage amid an expanding multi-front conflict. The Israel Defense Forces is stretched across operations against Iran, Hezbollah, and regional threats, raising concerns over long-term combat readiness. As manpower gaps widen and calls grow to extend mandatory service, pressure is building on Benjamin Netanyahu while Iran signals it has large reserves ready for escalation.
(2026-04-02). Trapped in his own Image: Trump's Ego and the Iran War. juancole.com ( What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. | Beyond these circles, the war is widely understood as reckless, unjustified, and strategically incoherent.
(2026-04-02). Controlled escalation? Trump hails 'victories' in Iran but vows more strikes in next few weeks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared the US‚ÄëIsrael war against Iran had delivered "decisive, overwhelming victories", even as he signalled that key military objectives were still "nearing completion" and that further strikes could inflict heavy damage on targets in the country. | "We are going to hit them extremely hard. Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong. In the meantime, discussions are ongoing," he said in a…
(2026-04-02). The US War on Iran is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. and Israeli war has, from its very beginning, violated both U.S. domestic and international law. The legal consequences go beyond specific violations. Washington and Tel Aviv's breaches of the UN Charter and other legal frameworks also undermine the very foundations of the rule of law. Even while international legal institutions too often lack sufficient capacity
(2026-04-02). Lula says U.S. fabricated lie to wage 'unnecessary war' against Iran. ecns.cn People attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2026..The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on Feb.28, disrupting global shipping, sending oil prices soaring and shaking the global economy.
(2026-04-02). How Did the War Launched by the US and Israel Against Iran Resonate in Asia? unitedworldint.com Washington maintains a policy of assigning roles-at times with implicit reproach-to Asian countries such as South Korea, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines. However, the Iran war has created a major rupture in precisely this framework. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk / President of the Sino-Turkish Studies Center The war launched against Iran following the assassination of Iran's …
(2026-04-02). military warns of attacks against Israel, U.S. targets. haaretz.com
(2026-04-02). Irán no negociará con EEUU ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Parlamento iraní, Ali Nikzad afirmó este miércoles que su país no entablará negociaciones con Estados Unidos ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. | Durante una manifestación en la provincia de Markazi, Nikzad declaró que Teherán mantiene una postura firme frente a Washington tras los recientes ataques atribuidos a Estados Unidos e Israel, según reportó la agencia semioficial Fars. | En referencia a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el dirigente expresó: El estrecho de Ormuz jamás se abrirá, no ha habido ni habrá negociaciones". | Nikzad rechazó, además, version…
(2026-04-02). IRGC aerospace chief reappears, inspects missile bases as Iran projects unity. hindustantimes.com IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Majid Mousavi has resurfaced in fresh Iranian state footage, dismissing speculation of internal rifts within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the war intensifies. Seen inspecting underground missile bases and troops, Mousavi's appearance comes amid reports questioning leadership and operational setbacks. Meanwhile, Iran continues sustained missile and drone strikes, projecting unity and defiance even as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
(2026-04-02). Iranian president calls on American public to challenge US war motives. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Ali Hashem in Tehran This is a war of narratives with the United States administration trying to push forward its narrative of "victory" while the Iranian administration or establishment is trying to push its narrative of being suppressed and under attack. The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has clearly said in an open letter to…
(2026-04-02). Shallāl: On Water, Palestine, and the Grammar of the Unrelenting. counterpunch.org 
There are mornings when what I feel is not grief exactly. It is rage that has nowhere to go. A need to climb the highest mountain and scream, not words, not arguments, just sound, the kind of sound a human being makes when they have witnessed something that should not be possible and the world has not stopped. When the birds are still singing and the trains are still running and someone somewhere is complaining about the weather, and I am standing there holding what I have seen.
(2026-04-02). Japan's missile move stirs concern. ecns.cn China has expressed "grave concern" over Japan's deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls "enemy bases".
(2026-04-02). Israeli settlers are using 'fencing' to seize land in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-04-02). Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Reuters
(2026-04-02). Conservationists Win Another Battle in the Fight for Bitterroot Grizzly Bears. counterpunch.org 
On March 31, two Montana grassroots conservation groups, Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council, prevailed in their lawsuit to stop a logging and road-building project on public lands in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot Valley because the government had pretended that grizzly bears were not present in that region. The facts
(2026-04-02). Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March. ecns.cn As of the end of March, the dual-channel five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam have handled 1.104 million vessel transits, letting through a cargo volume of 2.37 billion metric tons.
(2026-04-02). Attacks on Transgender Women are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda. counterpunch.org 
Just days before, March 31, 2026, International Transgender Day of Visibility, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a ban on transgender women participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The committee released a statement saying, "Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is
(2026-04-02). Hong Kong forum highlights empowerment for women worldwide. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 1 ⚪ The 4th Women Power Forum held in Hong Kong on Wednesday convened 380 representatives from 27 countries worldwide for dialogues on pushing womens progress.
(2026-04-02). Musk's X removes copy link feature sparking frustration. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is the talk of social media after the platform made controversial changes by reportedly removing or complicating the copy link feature. The feature is currently inconsistent, with some users reporting difficulty sharing videos, while others still see the option. According to IBT, many users had difficulties sharing content, including viral memes, sports highlights, and many more. On the contrary, others boasted about being able to use the feature because they didn't update the app.Musk's X removes copy link feature sparking frustration: You can't copy the link of a vi…
(2026-04-02). Israel's death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians. aljazeera.com It is about eliminating Palestinian existence in Palestine.
(2026-04-02). The U.S. War on Cuba's Doctors. counterpunch.org 
"Cuban eye doctors in Jamaica are the only reason why my grandmother didn't go fully blind in one eye after she got a botched surgery. The work they've done for rural and poor Jamaicans is immeasurable", wrote a Twitter user last week after the first set of Cuban doctors and nurses left Jamaica. Two weeks
(2026-04-02). Letter to the People of the USA. counterpunch.org 
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations
(2026-04-02). China strongly opposes Philippines' illegal re-naming of China's Nansha Qundao: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference, Beijing, April 1, 2026./Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2026-04-02). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-02). ALF Inflicts $40,000 in Damages at Utah Animal Feed Facility. indybay.org Although a communiquè has not yet been received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, news reports from Beryl, Utah, claimed that the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has caused $40,000 in damages to machinery used to produce food for animals on factory farms.
(2026-04-02). Asian economies taking a double hit from US war on Iran. wsws.org As the war enters its second month, the price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, has risen by 63 percent from its pre-war level, eclipsing the previous record monthly rise of 46 percent following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
(2026-04-02). Mainland slams DPP's decoupling move. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities on Wednesday for pursuing economic decoupling from the mainland, describing the move as an attempt to signal loyalty to the United States while advancing a separatist agenda.
(2026-04-02). More than just a national election: Brussels and the 'Patriots' face off in Hungary. unitedworldint.com Ahead of the parliamentary elections of April 12, interview with Thibaud Gibelin, a visiting fellow at the Matthias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) in Budapest. By Yasin Okyay Hungary is holding parliamentary elections on April 12. There are two parties with a real chance of winning the elections: Fidesz and Tisza. When looked at in a broader …
(2026-04-02). EV power consumption a costly mystery. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that EV power usage is invisible could be hiding problems that are serious and rapidly growing. We really need to understand what is going on.
(2026-04-02). CATL chairman Zeng donates $291 million to alma mater Shanghai Jiao Tong University. ecns.cn Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has donated shares worth more than 2 billion yuan ($291 million) to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking one of the largest gifts in the university's history, according to a company filing.
(2026-04-02). Trump attacks citizenship and voting rights. wsws.org The would-be dictator in the White House seeks to strip millions of their citizenship and rig the 2026 elections.
(2026-04-02). Chinese Mainland says it will ensure Taiwan energy security after reunification. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the mainland would ensure Taiwan's energy security and industrial supply after peaceful reunification, pledging to ease concerns over potential resource shortages.
(2026-04-02). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: No 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…
(2026-04-02). Key member of Chen Zhi crime syndicate extradited from Cambodia to China. ecns.cn A key member of the Chen Zhi crime syndicate has been extradited from Cambodia to China, authorities said Wednesday, in a sign of ongoing law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.
(2026-04-02). China eyes 10 billion IoT connections by 2028 under new policy plan. ecns.cn China aims to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) sector to more than 10 billion device connections and a core industry size exceeding 3.5 trillion yuan ($505.8 billion) by 2028, according to a policy plan released on Tuesday.
(2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia. geo.tv 
(2026-04-02). Make America America, Again. counterpunch.org 
Ronald Reagan used the "Shining City on a Hill" as a metaphor for the United States as a beacon for freedom and democracy in the world. Joe Biden often spoke of the soul of America being under threat, that our belief in fairness and unalienable rights had at times fallen short, but until now had never
(2026-04-02). Oracle reported to lay off up to 30,000 workers globally via email. wsws.org Tech giant Oracle joined the industry-wide AI jobs massacre by informing thousands of employees on Monday via an email message at 6: 00 a.m. that "current business needs" have eliminated their position and "today is your last working day."
(2026-04-02). JBLM DES Protection Division – A Threat to Our Community. indybay.org The JBLM DES Protection Division has been the subject of multiple allegations that it violated civil rights, particularly through surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities targeting non-military-affiliated civilians involved in political protests, and other 1st Amendment protected activities.
(2026-04-02). Wednesday 4/15: Doctors Against Genocide Advocacy Day on the Hill. indybay.org Washington, D.C.
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). 'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Two newly built "New Oriental Express" tourist trains are nearly ready in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and are scheduled to make their maiden journey on April 23.
(2026-04-02). GM hits Factory Zero workers with another layoff as UAW maintains silence over escalating job cuts. wsws.org The UAW, which pledged to defend jobs in the transition to electric vehicles, has offered workers nothing but platitudes and silence.
(2026-04-02). AI, datacenters, ignorant politicians: the coming electricity crisis. onlineopinion.com.au With AI and data centers demanding a surge in continuous power, politicians have stymied nuclear-generated electricity.
(2026-04-02). Gambia police fire tear gas at rally over rearrest of siblings. aljazeera.com Police fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in the Gambia who were demanding the release of two siblings.
(2026-04-02). NZ, allies express 'deep concern' about Israeli death penalty bill for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand has joined Australia, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in expressing "deep concern" about an Israeli bill expanding the death penalty for Palestinians. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters posted on social media last night, indicating New Zealand had joined the other nations, and emphasising the…
(2026-04-02). Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he…
(2026-04-02). Stimulating Creativity in Human-Machine Teams. wattsupwiththat.com The question of how best to use artificial intelligence (AI) resources in the military, including for writing, is an important one.
(2026-04-02). RELEASE: Corporate Research Events in Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24 to Focus on ICE Data Centers. wibailoutpeople.org 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2026 Contact: werisefighting@gmail.com Facebook Event: tinyurl.com/mt9fwsht Corporate Research Events in Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24 to Focus on ICE & Data Centers Two events in the Lakeshore Area will feature national corporate researcher Ric Urrutia. Urrutia will present in Sheboygan April 23 at 6 p.m. at 529 Ontario Street …
(2026-04-02). Stumbling Along in Hitler's Footsteps. counterpunch.org World War II, at least in Europe, can be blamed on a single man — a dictator who gained absolute power because of the fecklessness of democratically elected politicians in his country. Afraid to challenge a politician popular with much of their lumpen proletarian base, they hoped to be rid if him by making him
(2026-04-02). Makkah finally gets its own airport. albawaba.net ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia has approved plans to build Makkah's first international airport, marking a historic step in modernizing infrastructure in Islam's holiest city.Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, confirmed the decision in remarks published by Harvard Business Review Arabia. He said feasibility studies have been completed and strategic and investment frameworks approved, with the project set to be developed in partnership with the private sector to international standards.The airport is intended to serve both residents and millions of annual pilgrims while maint…
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-02). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-02). Eliminating threats and debts. onlineopinion.com.au 'An inordinately centralized system has destroyed initiative. Most minds trained to attend to process and paperwork details, cannot be expected to take bold decisions…'
(2026-04-02). 7.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia: CENC. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 2 ⚪ A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Maluku Strait in Indonesia at 6: 48 a.m.
(2026-04-02). The Empire Is Losing Its Ability To Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It used to be hard to help westerners see the depravity of the US empire. Now it's just right in everyone's face with raw genocide footage and insanely evil warmongering of direct economic consequence. | It took a lot of work to help the average westerner understand that NATO aggressions actively provoked the war in Ukraine, or that western interventionism played a major role in the violence and chaos in Syria, or that US economic warfare was largely responsible for the suffering of Cubans and Venezu…
(2026-04-02). How Flawed Are Weapons Estimates? counterpunch.org 
Missile inventories have become a focal point in the ongoing military confrontation with Iran. The Alma Research and Education Center estimates Iran's ballistic missile count has fallen from 2,500 at the beginning of the conflict to around 1,000, and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pointed to the almost "complete destruction" of Iran's missile industry and
(2026-04-02). Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it focuses on AI growth. ecns.cn Oracle started cutting thousands of jobs on Tuesday, CNBC reported, as the cloud infrastructure company ramps up investment in building AI infrastructure.
(2026-04-02). Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling against life sentences. workers.org 
Philadelphia — On March 26 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling in Commonwealth v. Derek Lee found mandatory life without parole for felony murder to be an unconstitutional punishment. This decision could lead to the largest resentencing in the state's history. The justices determined that Lee's life without parole sentence, which . . . |
(2026-04-02). Teamsters block DHL strike with tentative agreement one day before deadline. wsws.org Six thousand DHL workers in the US had authorized strike action by 96 percent against the global logistics giant earlier in March.
(2026-04-02). Tiger Woods declines 2027 Ryder Cup captaincy; can leave US for treatment. aljazeera.com The 15-time major winner will focus on health following his car crash and subsequent DUI arrest on Friday.
(2026-04-02). The Zero-Sum of All Fears. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-02). 'It all depends on the crop': Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers. aljazeera.com As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.
(2026-04-02). In genocidal rant, Trump vows to send Iran "back to the Stone Ages" wsws.org In a prime-time television address Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that the goal of the United States in the Iran war is the destruction of Iranian society.
(2026-04-02). Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All Sides. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/AFP/Getty Images; JNIM fighters in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province,‚ÄØBurkina Faso, August 24, 2024.‚ÄØ © Private; Burkinabè military forces in Baraboulé, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, during Operation "Tchefari 2," December 2023. © 2024 RTB | The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,8…
(2026-04-02). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-02). U.S. launches Artemis II crewed Moon mission. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 1 ⚪ NASAs Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.The mission will carry astronauts farther from Earth and nearer to the Moon than any human has been in over half a century.
(2026-04-02). China's SOEs urged to increase employment of college graduates. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 1 ⚪ Chinas state assets regulator has urged the countrys state-owned enterprisesto take solid measures to further increase the employment of college graduates.
(2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake hits Indonesia. ecns.cn EMSC: M7.1 quake hits 125 km W of Ternate.
(2026-04-02). Italy restricts US military access as crisis deepens within NATO and Meloni government amid rising opposition. wsws.org Italy's denial of US base access rests on procedural objections, but fundamentally reflects overwhelming popular opposition to war and state repression.
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-02). 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…
(2026-04-02). U.S., Israel isolated as U.N. passes historic reparations resolution. workers.org President John Mahama of Ghana speaks at U.N. in 2025. On March 25, the United Nations General Assembly — with 123 yes votes, three no votes and 52 abstentions — passed a historic resolution presented by John Mahama, the president of Ghana, to officially characterize the enslavement of millions of . . . |
(2026-04-02). Stephen Miller and the Passover Message. counterpunch.org 
Stephen Miller, President Donald J. Trump's repellent senior advisor, deputy chief of staff, and director of the interagency Homeland Security Council, posted on social media two months ago: "Plenty of countries in history have experimented with importing a foreign labor class. The West is the first and only civilization to import a foreign labor class
(2026-04-02). Strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure compound aid needs in Middle East: UN agencies. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-02). Olympic champion Quan Hongchan opens up about weight struggles. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan said she has struggled with weight gain during adolescence over the past year and remains fearful of public scrutiny.
(2026-04-02). Violent arrests follow police rampage at Sydney anti-genocide protest. wsws.org A police video shows eight heavily-armed police commandos storming a home at 5 a.m.
(2026-04-02). Apollo Go autonomous vehicles stall in Wuhan, causing traffic disruption. ecns.cn Several autonomous ride-hailing vehicles operated by Apollo Go came to a halt on roads in Wuhan on Tuesday evening, trapping passengers and disrupting traffic, reportedly due to a system glitch.
(2026-04-02). Olympic Chess Teams Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The experienced Maritza Arribas and national champion Lelys Martínez lead the teams announced today to defend Cuba's colors at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026, which will take place in that Uzbek city from September 15 to 28. | A press release from the Cuban Chess Federation explained that the early formation of the teams is due to the country's current economic situation, which prompted this unusual procedure. Furthermore, the team will receive financial support from FIDE to attend the competition. | Participation in the men's and women's national championships is usually a require…
(2026-04-02). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-02). Socialist response to Trump's televised address on Iran War: Trump promises genocidal destruction of the Iranian people. liberationnews.org 
In his anger and desperation to bring about something that can be passed off as a U.S. victory, Trump is pledging the wholesale destruction of Iran and its people.
(2026-04-02). President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Americans — read full letter here. geo.tv 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in southern Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. — ReutersIran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday published an open…
(2026-04-02). How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next? aljazeera.com The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.
(2026-04-02). 4 trapped in north China coal mine accident. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, April 2 ⚪ Four people were trapped in a coal mine accident late Wednesday in north Chinas Shanxi Province, according to local authorities.
(2026-04-02). Was Kataib Hezbollah behind kidnapping US journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted Tuesday in Baghdad, Iraqi authorities announced, adding that security forces are investigating the incident and trying to track down the kidnappers.Two Iraqi security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that two cars were involved in the kidnapping, and that one of them crashed while being pursued near the town of al-Haswa in Babil province, southwest of Baghdad, according to the Associated Press.They added that "the journalist was transferred to a second car that fled the scene." They indicated that "she was kidnapped on Saadoun Street…
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-02). Premier calls for new energy security strategy. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to implement a new energy security strategy, advance the construction of a new-type power grid, and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the nation's energy structure, in order to provide strong support for high-quality economic and social development.
(2026-04-02). Massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia, one killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Indonesia early Thursday at 06: 48 local time, triggering tsunami warnings across the region. | However later the tsunami warning was lifted. "Based on all available data… the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed," the website quoted the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. | The earthquake's epicentre was about 120 km (74.5 miles) from Ternate, a city of over 205,000 people. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor—first estimated at magnitude 7.8—struck the Molucca Sea in central Indones…
(2026-04-02). Chinese premier stresses building new-type power grid, optimizing energy structure. ecns.cn CHENGDU, April 1 ⚪ Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to advance the construction of a new-type power grid and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the energy structure.
(2026-04-02). Why Congress Stop Hijacking Air Travel. levernews.com 
(2026-04-02). China braces for cross-border travel rush during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel via China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected atop 2.3 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-02). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Data Center in the Gilroy area.
(2026-04-02). The unspoken target of Trump's war on Iran—China. wsws.org While the immediate aim is the subordination of Iran and the Middle East to US imperialism, the war is viewed in Washington as essential preparation for conflict with China, regarded as the chief threat to US global domination.
(2026-04-02). Working people oppose corporate railroad merger. workers.org 
Rail workers and small family farmers are united in opposition to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS). The idea was first proposed by UP-NS bosses and capitalist shareholders in July 2025. The merger would combine the two major railroad companies, which span tracks . . . |
(2026-04-02). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-02). Save the Date! Waukesha PRIDE September 12, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-02). The UK, Repackaged for US Culture Wars. counterpunch.org 
An odd patchwork of British figures—among them Liz Truss, Tommy Robinson, and Nigel Farage, continue, in varying forms, to present the United Kingdom to US audiences as a cautionary tale. Nor is this confined to the most recognisable names. When off-shoot figures such as Rupert Lowe appear on platforms with Tucker Carlson, the framing is much the same. The UK is cast as a scuttled country in sinking decline, awash with either liberal or technocratic elites, depending on the mood of the drowning that day. It is like watching all day long the radicalised in hot pursuit of the radicalised. One day the serpent…
(2026-04-02). Mass opposition from Nexteer auto parts workers to sellout contract pushed by UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS during the vote denounced its expansion of a two-tier wage system, unaffordable healthcare costs, poverty-level pay for new hires, and the role of the UAW bureaucracy in imposing it.
(2026-04-02). Zionist CA State Senator Scott Wiener Protested At KQED Congressional Debate. indybay.org
(2026-04-02). 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
(2026-04-02). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/9: Religious Freedom for All: Rethinking Liberty Beyond Belief – Keep Church & State Separate. indybay.org
(2026-04-02). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). "These weapons belong to the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). North Korea cyberattack exposes US supply chain and Lockheed-linked systems. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-02). Trump's Looming War With China…Ain't Gonna Happen. counterpunch.org
(2026-04-02). ICE Unlawfully Detains Salah Sarsour, Palestinian Community Leader. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-02). Power struggle in Tehran as IRGC sidelines Pezeshkian amid wartime decisions. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-02). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Rusia impulsará las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas, afirma vice primer ministro. radiohc.cu El vice primer ministro ruso, Dmitri Chernishenko declaró este miércoles que su país pretende reforzar las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas. | El anuncio fue hecho durante las sesiones de la XXIII reunión de la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana que se celebra en la ciudad de San Petersburgo. | El alto cargo agregó que Rusia está dispuesta a la cooperación más estrecha para alcanzar juntos los máximos resultados. | En la misma reunión, Chernishenko calificó a Cuba como ´un socio y aliado confiable de Rusia en la región latinoamericana y en el mundo en general ª. | Subrayó que las relacion…
(2026-04-02). Voz de apoyo a Cuba en protestas en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
El Comité de Los àÅngeles ´Manos Fuera de Cuba ª realizó acciones solidarias en apoyo a la isla caribeña en las protestas del ´Día de No Kings ª (No al Rey), realizadas el sábado 28 de marzo en todo el territorio de Estados Unidos, alcanzando a 50 estados, con más de 3 300 manifestaciones en numerosas ciudades y múltiples concentraciones en diversas localidades. | En medio de la multitud, la organización distribuyó 2000 folletos informativos que incluían fragmentos de discursos de líderes cubanos y alusiones al proyecto social construido en la Mayor de las Antillas. | El texto decía qu…
(2026-04-02). Rusia con ayuda más necesaria que nunca. radiohc.cu Coincidente con la descarga en un puerto cubano de un tanquero de Rusia, luego de tres meses de cerco energético estadounidense, La Habana y Moscú rubricaron importantes acuerdos, durante conversaciones en el país euroasiático. | Una apretada agenda desarrolló en San Petersburgo el viceprimer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, con vista a profundizar los nexos con Rusia en una situación apremiante para el archipiélago caribeño. | Los dos gobiernos rubricaron ocho acuerdos de colaboración, y el viceprimer ministro ruso Dmitri Chernyshenko reafirmó la decisió…
(2026-04-02). Anuncian medidas de seguridad vial por Parada Juvenil Antimperialista. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos que, con motivo de realizarse la Parada Juvenil Antiimperialista sobre Ruedas, el próximo día 2 de abril, la cual tendrá lugar en la Avenida Malecón, municipio Plaza de la Revolución.
(2026-04-02). Trump asegura que los "objetivos estratégicos fundamentales" en Irán están "cerca de completarse" cubadebate.cu Donald Trump se ha dirigido la noche de este miércoles desde el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca al pueblo estadounidense con un anuncio sobre el operativo militar de Washington contra Irán.
(2026-04-02). Cuba conformó sus equipos para Olimpiada de Ajedrez en Uzbekistán. radiohc.cu Los equipos que representarán a Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Samarcanda 2026, que tendrá lugar en esa ciudad uzbeka, del 15 al 28 de septiembre venidero, fueron anunciados este miércoles con varios meses de adelanto, respecto a lo habitual. | Cuestiones organizativas y de ajustes en medio de la compleja situación del país provocaron la conformación de ambas selecciones, incluso sin haber podido celebrar el certamen nacional femenino. | En comunicación ofrecida a los medios de prensa por parte de la Federación cubana del llamado juego ciencia, se confirmó que la experimentada Maritza Arribas y el monarca nac…
(2026-04-02). Cienfuegos: Alegres fiestas celebran niños y jóvenes por aniversarios de la fundación de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu 
Con alegría los niños y jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos participan en múltiples actividades para conmemorar el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. | Estas significativas actividades continuarán desarrollándose hasta el 19 de abril, 65 Aniversario de la de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la Proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución. Anisley Cordero González | Los ocho municipios del centro y sur del país realizan acciones para los diversos sectores de la sociedad, informa Anisley Cordero González, Primera Sec…
(2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.
(2026-04-02). Sismo de magnitud 7,4 en Indonesia genera alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 35 kilómetros y tuvo su epicentro a unos 127 kilómetros de la ciudad de Ternate. El Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. advirtió de la posible generación de olas de tsunami en un radio de 1.000 kilómetros alrededor del epicentro.
(2026-04-02). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-02). Presidente cubano agradece a Rusia por envío de crudo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este miércoles a Rusia, a su homólogo Vladímir Putin y a los tripulantes del tanquero 'Anatoly Kolodkin' que trajeron su valiosa carga de combustible cuando la mayor isla de las Antillas transita por una fuerte crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado aseguró que "seguiremos defendiendo el derecho soberano de Cuba a importar combustibles, sin ningún tipo de injerencia ni presi…
(2026-04-02). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…
(2026-04-02). Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump departs the White House, en route to the US Supreme Court, to attend oral arguments on the legality of his administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, DC, US, April 1, 2026. — ReutersTrump first…
(2026-04-01). Chinese, Pakistani FMs hold talks on Iran situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran situation.
(2026-04-01). Trump Underestimated Iran: Talks are the Only Way Out. juancole.com The Conversation) — For all their claims of military
(2026-04-01). The Annals of an Empire in Free Fall. fpif.org The joint US-Israeli killing of Iranian leaders on February 28th marked the second time in a year that the United States had used negotiations as a decoy for a surprise attack. On the pattern of Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939, our own invasion of Iraq in 2003, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the U.S. under President Trump has indeed launched a
(2026-04-01). Pro-Palestine protest organisers found guilty of breaching police restrictions. thecanary.co 
Chris Nineham and Ben Jamal, two well-known protest organisers, were convicted in the UK for defying police restrictions. Their convictions stem from a planned protest in London last January against the UK's complicity in the genocide in Gaza. The conviction follows charges brought under the Public Order Act, finding the organisers guilty on two counts. […] | By
(2026-04-01). Gaza's families, former employees doubt UNRWA will get justice. newarab.com 
Discussions are underway for a "I believe we need a high-level panel of experts to examine the killing of our staff," Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, said during a press conference in Geneva on the final d…
(2026-04-01). Judge Affirms Venezuela's Maduro and Flores' "Right to Defend Themselves is Paramount" covertactionmagazine.com The pre-trial conference of kidnapped and incarcerated Venezuelan political prisoners, President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, was held on March 26 at the Southern District of New York court in Lower Manhattan. The defendants were taken hostage in an early morning raid on January 3 by the U.S. government's Delta Force during an …
(2026-04-01). Is the Strait of Hormuz a ticking environmental time bomb? scmp.com The risks of environmental calamity in the Strait of Hormuz are mounting with each passing week of the Iran conflict, conservationists have warned, as giant tankers filled with fuel are trapped in a small area and Iran continues to fire missiles and drones at Gulf oil assets. | The potential for catastrophe in the waterway was sharpened on Monday when a Kuwaiti crude tanker was set ablaze at Dubai Port in an Iranian attack that damaged its hull, sparking warnings of a possible oil spill.
(2026-04-01). The Trump Economic Effect: "Make America's Billionaires Bigger Again" (MABBA). globalresearch.ca The Strait of Hormuz remains shuttered from every western country with perhaps the exception of Spain. As officials walk out of military pow-wows shaking their heads in disgust, it appears Hegseth's advisors have zero strategy with regard to a ground …
(2026-04-01). UK won't join Iran war, will host global meet on Strait of Hormuz crisis: PM Starmer. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Keir Starmer on Wednesday made it clear that Britain will not take part in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, despite growing pressure from the United States.In a national address, Keir Starmer said the UK would act only in its own national interest and would not be pulled into a war that does not directly involve it. He stressed that the situation is serious but Britain's priority is to stay out of the conflict.His remarks come amid rising tensions after Donald Trump criticised European allies and warned that the US may rethink its role in NATO. Trump also reportedly told the UK to secure its ow…
(2026-04-01). Trump eyes Iran exit before Hormuz shutdown ends. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said attacks on Iran could stop within two or three weeks even without an agreement, leaving a question mark over the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | "We'll be leaving very soon," US President Donald Trump told reporters in the White House on Tuesday. "Iran doesn't have to make a deal." The president was scheduled to address the nation and "provide an important update on Iran" at 9pm New York time on Wednesday (9am on Thursday in Hong Kong).
(2026-04-01). Iran warns of fierce response as Trump weighs options on Iran invasion. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow. scmp.com Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has thrown the global economic system into turmoil, yet Israel, which launched attacks on Tehran alongside the United States, has emerged as a rare exception. | Since Israel and its US ally started the Middle East war on February 28, economies from Asia to Europe and the US have come under pressure from surging oil and natural gas prices that have driven up fuel and electricity costs.
(2026-04-01). Gulf divided as Saudi Arabia, UAE urge Trump to keep up Iran pressure | MBS. hindustantimes.com Despite facing direct strikes, Gulf powers including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are reportedly pushing Donald Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran's regime. While some nations back continued escalation, others like Qatar and Oman favour diplomacy, exposing a deep divide within the Gulf bloc. As Iran's retaliatory strikes hit targets across the region, the conflict is rapidly evolving into a wider geopolitical showdown.
(2026-04-01). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says coming days 'decisive' for war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "will be decisive," while admitting that Iran retains the ability to retaliate after suffering several weeks of massive U.S.-Israeli attacks.
(2026-04-01). Iran Lebanon Are One War — Inside the 'Axis of Resistance' w/ Ali Hashem. thealtworld.com Speaking from Tehran, Al Jazeera correspondent and columnist Ali Hashem explains how Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq are all part of a single, interconnected battlefield, a coordinated confrontation between the axis of resistance and the United States and Israel. | That means what happens in Lebanon is directly tied to what happens in Iran, and vice versa. | Despite months of attacks, Hezbollah remains operational and has restored its ability to strike deep into Israel, underscoring that this front is far from contained. | At the same time, the war is becoming increasingly unpredictable. | With no clear endgame an…
(2026-04-01). Bring on the Iranian nuke. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's destruction teaches the lesson non-proliferation was meant to prevent: in today's world, only nuclear weapons seem to guarantee survival.
(2026-04-01). Trump vows to 'bomb Iran into Stone Age' as he touts strikes, threatens more. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Iran, boasting that U.S. forces have "hit them hard" along key maritime chokepoints and destroyed "tremendous amounts" of Iranian missile‚Äëmaking sites, while promising even more devastating strikes within "two or three weeks" if Tehran continues its current course. He insists Iran does not need to strike a deal with him, declaring that Washington will only leave once Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure are pushed "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, portraying any eventual agreement as secondary to inflicting l…
(2026-04-01). The US Israeli War on Iran, Palestine, Trump & Erdogan with Socialist Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßàº. indybay.org The US Israel war on Iran and Lebanon has deepened the economic and political crisis in the Middle East and particularly Turkey. Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßຠis a former member of the Turkish parliament and is current Honorary President of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is interviewed about the effect of this US Israel war on Turkey, the Kurds and the region…
(2026-04-01). Israel Strikes Pharmaceutical Factory in Tehran That Made Cancer Drugs. truthout.org On Tuesday, Israel struck a major pharmaceutical factory in Tehran that is one of the country's top producers of cancer drugs and anaesthetics, the Iranian government said. The facility belongs to Tofigh Daru Research and Engineering Company. It made drugs that are crucial for use in hospitals and operating rooms, officials said. "During the US and Zionist regime attacks on civilian… |
(2026-04-01). Iraqi armed factions launch recruitment drive amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Pro-Iran factions in Several armed Shia groups mobilised in response to the US-Israel war on Iran and have mounted dozens of The same groups have now issued a call to arms to the Shiite community, though their efforts are struggling to gain traction, according to people who spoke with The…
(2026-04-01). Egypt's Stance on Iran: Geopolitical and Emotional Realities Overlooked by Gulf States. uwidata.com The Egyptian stance—at both the popular and official levels—regarding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a significant manifestation of the political and collective psyches that shape Cairo's engagement with foreign events. This remains an issue that eludes the understanding of outsiders and foreigners, even those who have lived in Egypt or closely studied its political, …
(2026-04-01). Israel drowns in wave of Iran's cluster bombs: Multiple hurt after IDF fails to intercept missiles. hindustantimes.com Iran's 88th "True Promise 4" wave has hammered central Israel with cluster missiles, injuring civilians in Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, while Tehran also claims strikes on a US Marines hub and an Israeli‚Äëlinked ship. With Hormuz still shut, learn more about Iran's new escalation in this report.
(2026-04-01). US begins B-52 bombing flights over Iran after Trump threatens to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States has begun bombing Iran with B-52 bombers, setting the stage for a massive increase in the US saturation bombing of the country of 90 million, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran intensifies.
(2026-04-01). Amid Fears Houthis Could Close Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea Task Force Ready For Attacks. twz.com 
Concerns grow that the Iranian-backed rebels could close the waterway, drastically exacerbating the global oil crisis and opening a new front.
(2026-04-01). Eli Lilly Challenges Trump's Drug Pricing Legislation. devdiscourse.com Eli Lilly, one of the foremost pharmaceutical companies, is taking a stand against efforts to solidify former President Donald Trump's drug pricing policies into permanent legislation, as stated by the company's CEO. This was reported by CNBC on April 1.
(2026-04-01). US embarks on world's first crewed moon mission in decades amid race with China. scmp.com Four astronauts blasted off from ‚Å Florida on Wednesday on Nasa's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China. | Nasa's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, topped with its Orion crew capsule, roared to life just before sunset at the agency's Kennedy Space Centre in Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying its debut crew – three US astronauts and a Canadian astronaut…
(2026-04-01). Colombia's Central Bank serves who exactly? colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-01). Russia-Africa Summit: Russia's New Chapter on African Trade and Economic Collaboration. globalresearch.ca For both Russia and Africa, the time has arrived to face emerging geopolitical realities. With Africa's engagement, Russia has absolutely adequate information necessary for concrete economic collaboration, well-researched information on wide range of issues currently facing the African continent, as …
(2026-04-01). UK court finds pro-Palestine organisers guilty of rule breach. newarab.com 
Standing trial at "I think when you'r…
(2026-04-01). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics at St. John's University in New York. truthout.org Sixty-two years ago, St. John's University (SJU) in New York City became the site of the first major faculty strike in U.S. history — a year-long conflict that followed the firing of 33 teachers, including three priests, without due process. Now, the struggle over labor conditions has forced the faculty to once again mobilize, a move precipitated by the current college administration's abrupt… |
(2026-04-01). Pakistan's mediation efforts in common interests of all parties: Chinese FM. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that mediation efforts of the Pakistani side regarding the Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all parties.
(2026-04-01). If you want the Green Party to succeed, you need to show up. thecanary.co 
The Green Party conference passed a motion opposing energy nationalisation with just 0.2% of members voting for that. If progressives want the Greens to succeed they need to show up and do their part. Obviously some people are working hard but they could get a better long-term deal on that if they engaged with democratic […] | By
(2026-04-01). Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
(2026-04-01). Invading Iran, the US Forgot all the Lessons of WW I. juancole.com Bloomington, IN (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — If you plan to make a living guiding the affairs of great nations, it probably behooves you to pay attention in high school history class. In the interest of remedying this possible negligence, I offer the follow lesson on World War I, which my grandfather who fought in it called "the Great War." | Of course, the lesson everyone knows is that the war broke out because Serbian terrorists assassinated the Austrian heir to the throne, an event that Bismarck is said have predicted would be the "some damn fool thing in the Balkans" that would start a world…
(2026-04-01). Artemis II mission is latest in $100 billion push to extend U.S. capitalism off Earth. liberationnews.org 
The latest U.S. crewed space flight has blasted off, but it's far from the triumph of humanity once celebrated as science fiction comes to life. In reality, it's the latest move in Washington's drive for imperial domination of space — a race it's losing to China and the Global South.
(2026-04-01). Zelensky disappointed with American stance in negotiations. infobrics.org Ukrainian dictator wants NATO membership or nuclear weapons as "security guarantees".
(2026-04-01). Rizvi and Stubbs Steer Delhi Capitals to Thrilling Victory Over Lucknow Super Giants. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic start to the IPL season, Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs led Delhi Capitals (DC) to a six-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Cricket Stadium. Rizvi's unbeaten 70 and Stubbs' 39 propelled DC to chase down the target of 142 comfortably.
(2026-04-01). BRICS+: Infrastructure Is Imperative for Africa's Cross-border e-Commerce Revolution. infobrics.org The continent has demonstrated remarkable capacity for technological leapfrogging, but sustainable commerce is in need of systems that connect mobile payments, instant settlement, interoperable customs platforms, and reliable logistics networks into a coherent whole…
(2026-04-01). American journalist abducted in daylight attack in central Baghdad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in a brazen daytime operation in central Baghdad, Iraqi authorities confirmed.The kidnapping took place near the Palestine Hotel on Al-Saadoun Street, a busy and densely populated area. Security sources said the assailants intercepted Kittleson's vehicle, forcibly removed her, and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility.Iraq's Ministry of Interior confirmed the abduction of a foreign journalist and said specialized units immediately launched an operation based on intelligence and field tracking. Aut…
(2026-04-01). Young Nashville mother detained by ICE, separated from 10-month-old breastfeeding baby. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE—Another immigration outrage in Nashville, where young mother Misslenys Hernandez Zabala has disappeared. Hernandez was arrested, detained, and taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Friday, March 20, despite having a valid work permit. She is the mother of a 10-month-old infant, Maximillano, whom she breastfeeds. Hernandez was arrested while on her way …
(2026-04-01). Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds. sanews.gov.za Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds | Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies. | "The PSC's research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements and inform future policies on work arrangements in the Public Service," Gxoyiya said. | Addressing media in Pretoria on Wednesday, Gxoyiya said the study, which initially involved six service delivery departments, aimed to draw lessons f…
(2026-04-01). How to know when time to restring your racquet. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). China braces for cross-border travel surge during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel at China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected to top 2.3 million, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-01). A Financial Crisis Could Upend Kentucky's Only Public HBCU. capitalbnews.org 
Jamya Chenault is finishing her third year as a mass communications major at Kentucky State University, but the state legislature has her worried about what will happen if the state takes control. In March, a plan was unveiled in the Kentucky General Assembly that would shave Kentucky State's academic offerings and assign it a new …
(2026-04-01). Russian military plane crash in Crimea kills 29, technical fault suspected. ptcnews.tv Russian plane crash: A Russian military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on Tuesday evening, killing all 29 persons on board. According to Russian news agencies, the country's defence ministry confirmed the incident.The aircraft, an An-26, lost contact while flying over the Crimean Peninsula around 6 pm Moscow time. Shortly after, it crashed into a cliff. Officials said there were 23 passengers and six crew members on the plane, and no one survived.Initial reports suggest that a technical fault may have caused the crash, though a detailed investigation is yet to be carried out.Crimea, where the accident took…
(2026-04-01). Trump to update on Iran war in national address. ecns.cn President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation to update on the Iran war at 9 pm on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide. ecns.cn Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.
(2026-04-01). Why capitalism relies on nature and care work it does not pay for. nationofchange.org Modern economies depend on unpriced ecosystem functions and undervalued care and reproductive labor—essential inputs that are difficult to commodify. This tension helps explain environmental degradation, social strain, and the limits of market systems.
(2026-04-01). Israel underground hospitals 'at risk of disease outbreak'. newarab.com 
Doctors have told Haaretz that the situation in underground hospitals is "catastrophic and chaotic" due to issues such as the lack of
(2026-04-01). First Black astronaut candidate 'proud' Victor Glover will make history. aljazeera.com First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he's "really proud" of Victor Glover who's set to make history.
(2026-04-01). Police Investigates Mysterious Death of Two Persons In Luwero. plusnews.ug Police in Luwero district are investigating the deaths of two people, while a third remains in critical condition after an incident in a temporary shelter erected in a garden. The deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Grace Nalubwama and her brother Richard Nsobya, aged 35, residents of Kyambogo village in Butuntumula sub-county. The survivor is …
(2026-04-01). Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out. aljazeera.com Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-04-01). 15 Arrested at Capitol in Call for Passage of NY for All. mediasanctuary.org The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC), member organizations, allies, immigrant New Yorkers, and elected officials rallied on the 3rd Floor at the New York State Capitol, demanding immediate passage of the New York for All Act. The act would prohibit local governments including the police from cooperating with ICE to harass immigrants. With the state budget expected to be finalized in the coming weeks, advocates are calling on the Governor and the State Legislature to act now by passing the New York for All Act and deliver long-overdue protections for immigrant New Yorkers. 15 activists were arrested for bl…
(2026-04-01). Palestine Solidarity Duisburg: Ahmad Othman wins again in court against the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. wsws.org Ahmad Othman, an activist against the genocide of the Palestinians, has successfully sued against his second dismissal by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
(2026-04-01). Supreme Court overturns Colorado conversion therapy ban. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In a shocking setback for LGBTQ+ rights, on Tuesday, March 31, the Supreme Court overturned Colorado's law banning conversion therapy, calling it unconstitutional. The state law was aimed at blocking the practice, which seeks to suppress the identity and sexuality of queer youth. Extensive documented evidence from the American Medical Association has found that conversion …
(2026-04-01). 3 more men arrested in suspected antisemitic torching in London. newarab.com 
Three additional suspects were arrested Wednesday on arson charges in the Two British men, ages 20 and 19, and a 17-year-old boy with dual British and Pakistani nationality, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, London's Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement. | Counterterror police are investigating the fire as an antisemitic hate crime. They were looking into a claim of…
(2026-04-01). Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal" truthout.org In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices weighed his executive order on birthright citizenship, sparking concern that he was trying to intimidate justices after months of criticism over their rulings. Trump's motorcade arrived at the court around 10 am Eastern Time, and the president walked into the building… |
(2026-04-01). No, NPR, Climate Change Didn't Cause the Recent Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com The historical record shows that severe heatwaves long predate modern climate attribution narratives, and the claims made in the interview rely heavily on attribution modeling.
(2026-04-01). Iran targets Qatar tanker and Kuwait airport in Iran escalation. newarab.com 
Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Doha said that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country's territorial waters. | "Qatar was targeted… by three cruise missiles launched from Iran," the Gulf state's defence ministry said in a statement.
(2026-04-01). Breakthrough Exposes Volcanic Corruption of Global Temperature Data for 50 Years. wattsupwiththat.com When a single station—reporting temperatures more commonly associated with industrial furnaces than meteorological observations—can, through entirely procedural means, influence a global metric, it raises questions about the sensitivity of the system to edge cases.
(2026-04-01). Modi's Strategic Moves Amid West Asia Conflict. devdiscourse.com In a high-stakes meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to protect Indian citizens amid the escalating West Asia conflict. Chairing the Cabinet Committee on Security, he called for an 'all-out effort' to mitigate the adverse effects on public life and highlighted the importance of an accurate public information system.
(2026-04-01). China to launch guidelines for cracking down on medical insurance fraud. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ China will implement a set of guidelines on Wednesday to strengthen the crackdown on fraud in the countrys universal basic medical insurance.
(2001-04-26). Warner hails Karachi Kings' bowlers. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Kings captain David Warner expressed satisfaction with his team's recent performances in the Pakistan Super League, crediting their spin attack and improved momentum in crucial phases of the game. | Reflecting on a recent run chase, Warner said, "the last game chasing a smaller total I was a little bit nervous, but the guys have been playing very well and I think the spinners specifically performed brilliantly,the last two games have been outstanding, they have been able to bring the momentum back our way in the middle overs and that's been able to win us both games I feel." | Speaking about the match…
(2026-04-01). China issues yellow alert for heavy fog. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country.
(2026-04-01). Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). U.S. federal judge orders Trump administration to pause construction on White House ballroom. ecns.cn The photo taken from atop the Washington Monument on Nov.17, 2025 shows the construction site where the East Wing of the White House was recently demolished, while construction crews prepare the area for the White Houses new ballroom, in Washington, D.
(2001-04-26). PCB tightens hotel security after Afridi incident. tribune.com.pk 
"If you want to meet someone, inform us 24 hours in advance." The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued new directives to PSL franchises, further tightening security protocols at team hotels. Only close family members will be allowed into hotel rooms, and even for that, prior notice of one day will be required. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure stricter compliance with security regulations during the tournament. | According to details, a few days ago, reports emerged that Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza had brought some individuals into their hotel room without permission. T…
(2026-04-01). US Offers India Pivotal Role in Hormuz Strait. G-7 Plan. globalresearch.ca External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been persistently working to put the US-Indian relationship back on track. | Their conversation on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 meeting at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, …
(2026-04-01). Judge temporarily halts Trump's $400m White House ballroom project. aljazeera.com District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East. ecns.cn March 31 ⚪ China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Nation's factory activity ramps up in March. ecns.cn China's manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory in March, offering an early sign that policy support is beginning to feed through to the real economy as measures to boost demand and stabilize growth gain traction, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." — Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World (1932)…
(2026-04-01). Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport. aljazeera.com Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
(2026-04-01). A new Israeli wall could sever the West Bank's Jordan Valley>. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). We came to the Solidarity Convoy from Italy; We felt indebted to Cuba since the COVID pandemic. radiohc.cu Edited by Egoitz Santos | Ada Galano, Andrea Santoro, and Simone Valli participated in the European solidarity delegation of the "Our America" Convoy in Havana this past March, alongside activists against the US embargo from the US and Latin America, as well as those who traveled by boat from Mexico. In total, nearly 700 people participated. | The three share a common story: during the Covid-19 pandemic, they volunteered with medical brigades in Italy (Ada and Andrea) and participated in the "Soberana Plus-Turin" clinical trial (Simone). | Ada Galano, a Cuban resident of…
(2026-04-01). Cuba thanks China for support against economic blockade. radiohc.cu The Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, has expressed his gratitude for China's firm stance against the United States' economic blockade. | "Once again, we express our gratitude for the unconditional support of our sister People's Republic of China, demonstrating that Cuba is not alone," he stated on social media. | This expression of gratitude comes after statements by Chinese presidential spokesperson Mao Ning, who affirmed that her country has always defended respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and "opposes any p…
(2026-04-01). How China's state insurer is turning Brazil's credit crisis into an export advantage. scmp.com With one of the world's highest benchmark interest rates among major economies, Brazilian importers who buy from China are turning to a state-owned Chinese credit insurer to sustain trade flows that reached US$158 billion in 2024. | Facing working capital lines that cost upwards of two per cent a month, equivalent to roughly 27 per cent a year according to market calculations, mid-sized importers are securing deferred payment terms directly from Chinese suppliers through credit limits backed by…
(2026-04-01). Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Christian Counselor In Colorado Surrounding 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Youth. lataco.com In an 8-1 decision issued on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors as an unconstitutional viewpoint-based restriction on free speech, siding with a Christian counselor who argued the law prevented her from offering certain talk therapy to clients.
(2026-04-01). Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei. ecns.cn Thousands of white gulls are seen over the Dachaoping Wetland in Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, March 30, 2026, forming a magnificent sight.
(2026-04-01). FIFA Extends Worldwide Ban to Ugandan Player Mbazira Over Match-Fixing. plusnews.ug 
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Ugandan footballer Ashraf Mbazira with a worldwide ban from all football-related activities over his involvement in match-fixing. The decision, issued on April 1, 2026, follows a ruling by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) Ethics and Disciplinary Committee on March 12, 2026. FIFA …
(2026-04-01). Canada, Stati Uniti e NATO: la trappola ineludibile. strategic-culture.su Il Canada cerca di prepararsi a una potenziale invasione statunitense pur rimanendo nella NATO. | Segue nostro La recente decisione del governo canadese di espandere in modo significativo la propria presenza militare nell'Artico rivela ben più di una semplice preoccupazione per la sovranità territoriale. In realtà , riflette una crisi strutturale più profonda: la crescente instabilità all'interno dello stesso blocco occidentale e l'indeb…