(2026-04-30). 'Our oil': Venezuela, Trump and the brutal logic of 21st century imperialism. links.org.au 
Opposing US intervention is necessary, but doing so without analysing the limits of the Maduro regime risks reducing politics to reflexive allegiance, writes Sankha Subhra Biswas.
(2026-04-30). Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon's 'Black Wednesday'? aljazeera.com Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
(2026-04-30). Was Israeli PM's Lebanon destruction video a snub to Trump? aljazeera.com Hours after Trump asked Netanyahu to stop destroying buildings in Lebanon, Israel's leader posted a destruction montage.
(2026-04-30). 9 killed, 13 injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon in new ceasefire violation. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people were killed and 13 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday despite a temporary ceasefire, Lebanese media reported. | The state-run National News Agency said three people were killed and seven were injured in a strike in the town of Jibchit, where a residential building was destroyed. | In the town of Toul, four people were killed and six others wounded, with another residential building destroyed. | Two more people were killed in the town of Harouf, where a house was hit by an Israeli aircraft, the agency said. | Also Read: Israel sets 2-week d…
(2026-04-30). Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite 'ceasefire'. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks and threats on southern Lebanon escalate, as Lebanese government calls out Israel's ceasefire violations…
(2026-04-30). Hormuz Burns, Lebanon Bleeds: Is the Middle East Entering a New Strategic Disorder? thinktank.pk The collapse—or strategic freezing—of U.S.-Iran diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer just about Tehran's nuclear file. It has evolved into a broader geopolitical confrontation linking the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon's fragile ceasefire, Israel's regional strategy, and global energy markets. As highlighted by recent reporting and regional developments, the current crisis reveals a dangerous …
(2026-04-30). Lebanon: Israel 'must fully implement truce' before talks. newarab.com 
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on 2 March, and Israeli and Lebanese representatives have since met twice in Washington, the first such meetings in decades, for discussions that Hezb…
(2026-04-30). 'Apartheid without borders,' says UN special rapporteur on Israel's interception of aid flotilla. tribune.com.pk 1725100038-0/BeFunky-(42)1725100038-0.jpg)
The UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Thursday described Israel's interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as "Apartheid without borders." | "ALARM! How on earth is it possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just off Greece/Europe? Besides what you can think of, Apartheid Israel and its genocidal leaders, this should send shock waves across Europe," said Francesca Albanese on the US social media platform X. | ALARM! | How on earth is possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just o…
(2026-04-30). Energy, logistics and security equation's new safe actor: Türkiye! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The Ukraine War, the genocidal war in Gaza, the subsequent 12-day wars, and the U.S.-Iran war have ushered the global system into a period of restructuring, particularly in terms of energy supply security and logistical realities. This global rupture, deepened by the intensifying U.S.-China competition triggered by the effects of …
(2026-04-30). Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump's Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders. scheerpost.com As an asylum-seeker living in the U.S., Jasmir Urbina worried as she watched violence break out amid the military-style immigration sweeps across the country. Then she read about legal residents being arrested at immigration court and wondered when federal agents would set their sights on her city. Urbina had fled Nicaragua in 2022 and legally …
(2026-04-30). Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the US-Iran war could worsen and lead ‚Å to a protracted Middle East oil supply disruption that could hurt global economic growth. | Earlier in the day, the market moved higher after Axios, citing unidentified sources, reported late on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a series of military strikes on Iran in hopes it wi…
(2026-04-30). Mojtaba Khamenei signals new gulf chapter, calls for US exit from Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei said in a published written message on Thursday that a new chapter for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz has been taking shape since the war on Iran by the United States and Israel broke out on February 28. | "Today, with two months having passed since the largest military campaign and aggression by the world's tyrants in the region and the disgraceful defeat of America in its plan, a new chapter for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is being written," he stated, according to Iran's Press TV. | üëâ "Today, with two months having passed since t…
(2026-04-30). Pakistan's Quiet Proposal That Could Reshape Middle East Security. thinktank.pk Pakistan's effort to help broker peace between the United States and Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz deserves recognition. At a moment of rising regional tension, Pakistan has stepped forward as a stabilising force. This diplomatic initiative offers a rare opportunity to shape an agreement that not only ends the current crisis but …
(2026-04-30). Trump suggests 'similar timetable' for ending Iran, Ukraine conflicts. ecns.cn Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine could end "on a similar timetable," U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2026-04-30). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-30). The Revolutionary Spirit of Iran (w/ Behrooz Ghamari) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the …
(2026-04-30). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-30). Trump renews pressure on Israel's Herzog to pardon Netanyahu: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has renewed his "pressure campaign" on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Trump told Axios on Wednesday that Netanyahu had raised his corruption trial when they spoke on Tuesday night and told him he'd be back in court on Wednesday, instead of focusing on Iran. "In the middle of a war? Give me a break," Trump said. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short a court session in his corruption trial on Wednesday to hold security consultations related to an aid flotilla heading to the Gaza Strip. | Also Read: Halt to Iran attac…
(2026-04-30). Royal commission report doesn't help us start making sense of Bondi terror attack. |
(2026-04-30). Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's impunity". | A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona on April 12, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade. | The vessels were seized by Israel hundreds of miles from Gaza, said the organisers, Global Sumud Flotilla. | "This is piracy," the group said in a statement. "This is the unlawful seizure of human beings on the open sea near Crete, an assertion that Israel can op…
(2026-04-30). World's top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza. aljazeera.com Israel continues to deny foreign reporters access to the Gaza Strip despite a 'ceasefire' being in place.
(2026-04-30). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-04-30). Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks. aljazeera.com Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure…
(2026-04-30). How can Venezuela recover its sovereignty? links.org.au 
Responding to Venezuelan leftist Luis Fernando Marquez, Chris Slee writes the left needs to be able to explain how US imperialism can be defeated.
(2026-04-30). Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond. tribune.com.pk 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain's King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, with his comments coming during the British monarch's ongoing US visit. | "If I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond," Mamdani, who is Indian American, said when asked at a press conference hours before a ceremony that commemorated victims of the deadly September 11, 2001, attacks. | Later in the day, the ‚Å king spoke with Mamdani at…
(2026-04-30). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-04-30). EU foreign policy chief lauds Pakistan's facilitative role in regional peace during call with FM Dar. tribune.com.pk 
European Union Vice President Kaja Kallas appreciated Pakistan's continued constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability in a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), both discussed the evolving regional situation, including its economic and broader implications, and agreed to remain in close contact. | Read: Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role | Kaja appreciated Pakistan's continued constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability," it said. | It adde…
(2026-04-30). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-04-30). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.
(2026-04-30). Revolution and Evolution: A Podcast Conversation with Daniel Che. worldbeyondwar.org 
Daniel Che is a pacifist who left his home in Kyiv to live in Portugal and build Peaceful World, an online peace education project illuminated by Walt Whitman, Lev Tolstoy, the Woodstock Generation and Jainism. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-30). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-30). Liberal Party migration scare campaign built on the wrong data. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). Claim: Japan's Coal and Nuclear Push Risks Displacing Renewable Energy. wattsupwiththat.com "… As coal and nuclear generation expand … they may displace domestic renewable energy …"
(2026-04-30). 2026 Beijing International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show runs from April 28 to May 30.
(2026-04-30). Trump blasts Powell over decision to stay on as Fed governor. ecns.cn "JeromeToo LatePowell wants to stay at the Fed because he cant get a job anywhere else ⚪ Nobody wants him, "Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
(2026-04-30). First Hualong One nuclear power unit in Yangtze River Delta region enters commercial operation. ecns.cn China's first Hualong One nuclear power unit in the Yangtze River Delta region, which is also the nation's first nuclear power project to involve private capital, has officially commenced commercial operation, China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Pentagon official says Iran war has cost 25 bln USD so far. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 29 ⚪ A senior Pentagon official said Wednesday that the cost of the ongoing U.S.war against Iran is estimated to be 25 billion U.
(2026-04-30). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-04-30). May Day 2026 is next. Here's how to show up for baristas at Starbucks! wibailoutpeople.org 
In Madison, WI: Starbucks, 1 E Main Street May 1, 2026 from 9 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. & Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. — 1 p.m. — STRIKE! Join the picket line! View this email in your browser Last week, people across the country showed up for baristas. From Houston to Orlando to San Francisco, …
(2026-04-30). Sindh govt sets up nearly 10 Down syndrome centres in Hyderabad: CM Murad. tribune.com.pk 
Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Thursday said that the provincial government had established nearly 10 Down syndrome centres in Hyderabad, following Karachi. | Speaking in Hyderabad, Shah said that the Hyderabad centre reflected the government's commitment to the cause, adding that the project, assigned in July, was completed and inaugurated two months ahead of schedule through the collective efforts of the team involved. | The chief minister also mentioned that he had assigned a new task to his team to establish a similar centre in Sukkur, aiming to extend such facilities to all divisional headquarters…
(2026-04-30). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-04-30). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-04-30). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-04-30). Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State. | These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours, which may lead to localised flooding and damage to susceptible formal and informal settlements, as well as critical infrastructure. | SAWS said the conditions are expected to intensify today, with widespread rainfall spreading to…
(2026-04-30). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-04-30). Daily Memo: California Is Installing ICE AI Surveillance Tools As Trump Goes After Your Civil and Constitutional Rights. lataco.com Either through willful ignorance or foolish naivety, our local governments are building the surveillance apparatus that ICE currently uses and will continue to use to persecute immigrants, people of color, and dissidents to Trump.
(2026-04-30). Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Lahore Bar Association challenges transfer of IHC judges, citing threat to judicial independence. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Cambodia releases 20 critically endangered royal turtles into natural habitat. ecns.cn PHNOM PENH, April 30 ⚪ Twenty nearly-extinct Royal Turtles were freed into their natural habitat in the Sre Ambel River in southwest Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia on Wednesday, a conservationist group said.The Royal Turtle was designated as Cambodias national reptile by a royal decree in.
(2026-04-30). Cambridge confirms AS Level Mathematics paper leak. tribune.com.pk 
Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Thursday that the AS Level Mathematics Paper for June 2026 exams, conducted across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan, and South Asia, was shared prematurely in violation of its regulations. | "We can confirm that Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics Paper 12 (9709), taken in our Africa, Europe, Middle East, Pakistan, and South Asia regions, was shared prematurely against our regulations. We investigate such incidents promptly and thoroughly, and we are now working to understand the extent of the leak and determine next steps," said the statement i…
(2026-04-30). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-30). Shanghai plans to drive tech innovation. ecns.cn Shanghai's continued efforts to improve its innovation ecosystem will help build the city into a global hub for technological advancement and support high-quality economic growth, experts said.
(2026-04-30). Montreal provides a model for student activism. electronicintifada.net Universities have been forced to disclose investments.
(2026-04-30). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-04-30). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-30). The World War of Drones: How Ukraine Is Redefining Defense Technology. thinktank.pk The modern battlefield is undergoing its biggest transformation since the invention of tanks or fighter jets—and at the center of that revolution is the drone. From Ukraine's skies to the Gulf's strategic corridors, warfare is increasingly defined not only by missiles and air power but by mass drone production, anti-drone interceptors, AI-enabled surveillance, and cheap …
(2026-04-30). Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured. newarab.com 
Over the weekend the separatist rebels as well as jihadists launched the largest assault on the country in nearly 15 years, attacking the military junta and its Russian paramilitary b…
(2026-04-30). House Approves Three-Year Extension of Warrantless Spy Powers. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday approved a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which gives the federal government the power to conduct warrantless surveillance of Americans. The extension passed in a vote of 235-191, a day before its previous extension expires. The bill, in its current form, may not make …
(2026-04-30). Britain's Quiet Comeback: The UK Economy Finds Its Footing Again. truepublica.org.uk After years of shocks—pandemic disruption, inflation, and political uncertainty—the UK economy is showing cautious optimism. Not a boom, but a steady recovery is emerging across key areas. Businesses are shifting from their previous crisis mode position toward investment and growth. There is also a change in tone. From green energy to regional investment, the UK …
(2026-04-30). BOEM Offshore Wind Approvals: Radar Risks Identified, Not Resolved. wattsupwiththat.com "Congress now has an opportunity—and an obligation—to correct this flawed process by requiring rigorous, upfront, full-footprint review of radar impacts on air safety and national security before any further offshore wind projects proceed to construction or operation."
(2026-04-30). PSX ends over 2,800 points lower after volatile trading session. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding 2,830 points to close at 162,994.17. The index witnessed an intraday high of 164,357.47 and a low of 160,391.18, reflecting significant volatility in the session. | Market analysts attributed the sharp decline to profit-taking by investors on concerns over macroeconomic indicators. Trading activity remained robust, with the total volume reaching 161.18 million shares, while the traded value stood at Rs12.02 billion. | The market opened in the red and remained under pressure throughout the…
(2026-04-30). U.S. stocks mixed amid historic Fed dissent, surging oil prices. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 29 ⚪ U.S.stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a heavily divided Federal Reserve interest rate decision and continuous rise of crude oil prices.Conversely, SoFi Technologies dropped over 15 percent, and Robinhood Markets sank 13.24 percent during the session.
(2026-04-30). Shockwaves: How the US—Iran War Is Dragging the World Economy Down. truepublica.org.uk The global economy is entering a more dangerous phase as the US/Iran war deepens. What began as a regional conflict is now disrupting energy, trade, and financial stability worldwide. At the centre of the crisis is energy. The closure of key shipping routes has pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, feeding inflation and squeezing …
(2026-04-30). £190m case: Imran's lawyer requests IHC to summon IG prisons, hospital authorities with record. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi's defence counsel, Salman Safdar, on Thursday requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to summon the Punjab Inspector General of Prisons, Mian Farooq Nazir, and authorities from Shifa International Hospital, along with their complete medical records, during an appeal hearing against their convictions in the £190 million case. | At the start of the hearing, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutors Javed Ashraf and Rafi Maqsood appeared before the court, alongside defence counsel Salman Safdar. | Safdar informed the court th…
(2026-04-30). Policy support pledged to help sustain growth. ecns.cn While China's economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers have shown no signs of complacency and have vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting outlined priorities for the next phase of economic work.
(2026-04-30). DeepSeek unpacks V4 with 75% discount offer. ummid.com The Chinese rival of OpenAI and other U.S. AI leaders, DeepSeek has launched its new AI model V4 bundled with a lot new features that too on a huge discount of 75%.
(2026-04-30). UP: Girls bag all but one top rank as 10th, 12th results 2026 declared. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026: Girls secured all the top ranks, except one, as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Thursday April 23, 2026 released the Class 10th Matric and Class 12th Inter results along with the Merit Lists and Toppers Names.
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). New Jersey election 2026: Meet the 14 candidates running in the 12th Congressional District primary. whyy.org Voters in New Jersey's New Jersey's 12th Congressional District: What to know: | The 12th Congressional District covers parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.
(2026-04-30). Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums. aljazeera.com New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
(2026-04-30). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-30). Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan. aljazeera.com Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
(2026-04-30). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-04-30). Chinese badminton head Zhang Jun faces disciplinary probe. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute in Jiangsu province, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-corruption bodies said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Tunisia's jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital. aljazeera.com Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi is rushed to hospital, as his party demands his immediate release.
(2026-04-30). Myanmar's blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi's sentence. aljazeera.com The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
(2026-04-30). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-04-30). Taking practical steps to protect SA's water resources. sanews.gov.za Taking practical steps to protect SA's water resources | As pressure mounts on the country's water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country. | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National Water Act Regulations: Protection and Management of Groundwater Resources, aimed at safeguarding South Africa's long-term water security, whilst also ensuring that the basic human right of access to water for all South Africans is…
(2026-04-30). 'Green energy' is bringing back the atrocities of 'blood diamonds'. onlineopinion.com.au The rare earth metals required to go 'green' are exploiting people in developing countries.
(2026-04-30). UK groups urge trade suspension over Israel death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). Xi sends congratulatory message to SCO green, sustainable development forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2026-04-30). Broad Street Run, Sing Us Home Festival and 'Romeo Juliet' ballet in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org Starting with May Day, the weekend kicks off a new month filled with major events like the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day. Theater productions including "Carrie: The Musical," "Bat Out of Hell," "Ain't Misbehavin'" and the Philadelphia Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet" will take the stage, while festivals pop up across the city in South Street, Fairmount, Callowhill and Mt. Airy. | Or make your weekend plans musical with two major fests: Decibel Magazine hosts a beerfest inside a music fest on Saturday and Sunday, while South Jersey's Down & Derby Wine Festival celebrates all things Kentucky Derby, including fashion a…
(2026-04-30). Changing Sunlight, Weather Climate. wattsupwiththat.com changes in solar intensity across latitudes and seasons are argued here to be a primary driver of the observed patterns and a useful guide for anticipating future regional trends. Broadly, the NH has strong upward temperature trends while the SH is cooling in the high latitudes that will eventually progress to the mid-latitudes as both maximum daily insolation and poleward advection decline.
(2026-04-30). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-04-30). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.
(2026-04-30). Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal. aljazeera.com England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.
(2026-04-30). China reports major oil, gas discoveries as exploration expands. ecns.cn China has discovered 13 large oilfields with reserves exceeding 100 million metric tons and 26 gas fields with reserves above 100 billion cubic meters.
(2026-04-30). Macy's Flower Show 2026 held in New York City. ecns.cn The 51st Annual Macy's Flower Show runs from April 23 to May 10, 2026, at Herald Square in New York City, featuring the theme "Homegrown."
(2026-04-30). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-30). South Korea to lead joint maritime drill with US for 1st time. tribune.com.pk 
South Korea will lead multinational naval forces for the first time in a US-led maritime exercise starting in June, the navy said on Thursday. | A South Korean admiral will command the combined maritime forces in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), scheduled in and around Hawaii from June 24 to July 31, according to Yonhap News Agency. | This is the first time South Korea has taken this role in this exercise. It served as deputy commander in 2024. | Read: South Korea returns remains of 12 Chinese volunteer troops killed in Korean War | The biennial RIMPAC, held since 1971, aims to boost cooperation among…
(2026-04-30). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-04-30). China advances water technology with hundreds of projects over past five years. ecns.cn China has made major advances in water-related technology during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), including breakthroughs in digital water systems and hydrological monitoring, officials said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). When Bankruptcy Makes Sense: Understanding Your Best Financial Reset. moguldom.com Financial stress often starts small and quickly feels overwhelming. Many people fear bankruptcy as a last resort. In fact, it can be a useful financial tool when debt is too hard to manage. For many households, debt starts with one missed payment, an unexpected medical bill, a job loss, or rising credit card balances that …
(2026-04-30). Curfews, kill rates and cat myths: Australia's feline crackdown is failing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about? aljazeera.com As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
(2026-04-30). 'Dangerous and Shameful': 42 House Democrats Help GOP Send Trump Spying Bill to Senate. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams Dozens of Democrats in the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives helped the GOP send a key spying bill to the Senate on Wednesday, earning sharp condemnation from the diverse movement that has called for privacy reforms. The House voted 235-191 in favor of the bill released last week by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who has been trying for …
(2026-04-30). The Great Indian Turncoat Bazaar. ummid.com Raghav Chadha's exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is neither shocking nor exceptional, it is entirely in keeping with the grammar of our times.
(2026-04-30). Eight civilians injured in cross-border shelling in South Waziristan: DC. tribune.com.pk 
Eight civilians, including women and children, were seriously injured after cross-border firing and shelling struck the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan on April 26 and 29, according to a press release issued by the office of the deputy commissioner of South Waziristan Lower on Thursday. | The official statement said the shelling caused significant damage to civilian property, with several houses destroyed in the affected area. The incidents were reported to have spread fear and panic among residents. | According to the press release, those injured on April 26 were identified as Rahimullah, 20, Zubair Bibi…
(2026-04-30). Philly sheriff wants to double size of eviction unit after shootings shuttered for-profit system. She may not get it. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal wants to more than double the size of her office's eviction unit, a budget request aimed at clearing a sizable backlog of cases and keeping pace with new ones. | The office currently has eight to 12 detectives assigned to perform eviction operations each day, including lockouts. To meet the demand, Bilal hopes to hire another 14 detectives as part of a broader push…
(2026-04-30). Can the Global South End the Fossil Fuel Era? thinktank.pk As the world remains trapped between escalating geopolitical wars, oil shocks, and weak climate diplomacy, Colombia has launched one of the boldest political experiments of 2026: positioning itself as the diplomatic headquarters of a post-fossil-fuel world. In the coastal city of Santa Marta, more than 50 countries gathered for the first major international conference focused …
(2026-04-30). Freedom on My Mind (Video). wibailoutpeople.org Documentary of the civil rights movement and the events surrounding the Mississippi Voter Registration Project of the early 1960's. Combines archival footage with contemporary interviews.
(2026-04-30). Throwing thousands more soldiers at Haiti will not solve this crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org In a recent letter to Chad's national legislature, Chadian President Mahamat Deby announced that his country will be deploying two battalions to Haiti as part of the United Nations' new Gang Suppression Force (GSF). Totaling
(2026-04-30). French teen in straw licking case allowed to leave Singapore. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Report shows China leads world in AI patents. ecns.cn China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence (AI) patents, accounting for 60 percent of the global total, a report showed Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-30). Global Dialogue on Art and Technology kicks off in Beijing, pooling insights on art-technology convergence. ecns.cn The Global Dialogue on Art and Technology, a high-end conference in fields of art and technology was held in Beijing, on Tuesday. | With the theme of "Evolution & Creation, Integration & Innovation of Art & Technology," the event brought together leading Chinese and international experts and industry figures from the fields of art and technology to discuss key issues such as digital art innovation and cutting-edge technology applications.
(2026-04-30). Mass May Day in Chicago May 2026! Teachers, Healthcare Other Workers With Community Members Marching City Wide No School! No Work! No Shopping! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-30). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-30). China to host Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing. ecns.cn China will host the 2026 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing on May 18, bringing together business leaders to discuss economic trends, trade and emerging technologies.
(2026-04-30). The UK's Public Education System Sets Global Pace. truepublica.org.uk After reform and (Covid) disruption, the UK's education system is showing renewed strength. Steady improvements, rather than sudden change, are placing it among global leaders and now competes in the top three. Student outcomes are rising, with improvements in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. International benchmarks increasingly show UK pupils performing strongly against global peers. There …
(2026-04-30). How a former Muncy inmate co-founded a record company for incarcerated artists. whyy.org 
BL Shirelle's hands couldn't stop shaking. It was 2012, and she was back at State Correctional Institution Muncy feeling unable to face the lifers she met during her first stint in prison. But she couldn't hide from Theresa Battles, a lifer serving decades in prison, who spotted her in the common area and pulled her aside for a conversation. | "She said, where's your goals list? I can't believe you ended up back here," Shirelle said. "Write down your goals. Put them in alphabetical order." | Shirelle gave Battles the sheet back with A through C completed. But Battles handed the sheet back to her, asking for goals…
(2026-04-30). Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding this year: US reports. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). Harvard Raises Wage Offer, Expands Benefits as Grad Student Strike Enters Second Week. wibailoutpeople.org 
Members of the Harvard Graduate Students Union-United Auto Workers picket outside a bargaining session for Harvard Undergraduate Workers Union-United Auto Workers on Friday. Harvard presented a new wage and benefits proposal Tuesday. | By
(2026-04-30). The Menzingers and The Mountain Goats to headline Sing Us Home Festival in Manayunk this weekend. whyy.org 
(2026-04-30). Xi stresses strengthening natural disaster prevention, response capacity. ecns.cn The importance of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work must be fully understood from a strategic perspective of ensuring both high-quality development and high-level security, Xi said.
(2026-04-30). Healing with Psychedelics: Veterans, PTSD, and the Science of Mind-Altering Drugs. whyy.org For decades, psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA were regarded as dangerous drugs of abuse — but that's started changing as research increasingly reveals their ability to help treat serious mental health issues. On this episode, we listen back to past conversations about the science behind these drugs' therapeutic potential, along with powerful stories of healing. | Psilocybin mushrooms, a type of hallucinogenic mushroom and a polyphyletic informal group of fungi that contain a prodrug of psilocybin, are captured beneath a blue and pink light.
(2026-04-30). Army Secretary Driscoll struggles to survive wild west Pentagon. responsiblestatecraft.org Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's rising star has put him at stark odds with DoD Secretary Pete Hegseth, who one Trump official said A North Carolina native and Iraq War veteran, Dan Driscoll
(2026-04-30). Pennsylvania lawmakers want to ban products like playmats, infant bedding that contain toxic PFAS chemicals. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Cosmetics, menstrual products, dental floss and children's items like bedding and playmats — these common household items could contain toxic PFAS chemicals. | The so-called "forever chemicals" have been linked to serious Now, lawmakers in Pennsylvania are taking steps that aim to protect consumers from…
(2026-04-30). Chicago Activist Amisha Patel Dies at 50. portside.org Chicago Activist Amisha Patel Dies at 50 |
(2026-04-30). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-30). China tops global reserves in 14 minerals, output in 17. ecns.cn China ranks first globally in reserves of 14 key minerals and in production of 17, underscoring its major role in global resource supply, the Ministry of Natural Resources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-04-30). Putin calls for building nuclear-weapon-free world. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 29 ⚪ Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty.Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 11th NPT Review Conference on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). UN: Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started. newarab.com 
Turk said at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests in January, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and "I am appal…
(2026-04-30). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-30). Comicomment: A militarist drive toward self-destruction. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons.
(2026-04-30). Pakistan honors Chinese doctor for medical aid contributions. ecns.cn Pakistan's president has awarded a high civilian honor to a Chinese doctor for his contributions to medical aid, including providing treatment for children with heart disease.
(2026-04-30). Comicomment | Out of control: A suicidal militarist drive. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons. In recent years, Japan has been drastically readjusting its security policy, increasing defense spending, developing offensive weapons, expanding military deployments and relaxing restrictions on arms exports.
(2026-04-30). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-04-30). "Not the emperor of the world" uwidata.com Germany and Brazil are expanding their cooperation and focusing on new joint projects, particularly in the raw materials and defense sectors. This is one outcome of talks held yesterday, Monday, in Hanover between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Among other things, Brazil's navy, which has already ordered four …
(2026-04-30). Fiendish feminists' suicide gotcha. onlineopinion.com.au Call a suicide hotline. If you are male, get assessed as a potential perpetrator.
(2026-04-30). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-30). Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine held in China: ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
The commissioning ceremony of Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, took place on Thursday in Sanya, China. The event was attended by President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan's Naval Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, to mark this significant milestone for the Pakistan Navy, the military's media wing said. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), "President Zardari described the commissioning of Hangor as a historic milestone in Pakistan Navy's modernisation, affirming Pakistan's resolve to maintain a robust, balanced, and credible defence posture." | "He stated that Pakistan is full…
(2026-04-30). Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions' Den opportunity. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions' Den opportunity | Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions' Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April. | The eThekwini Municipality has opened entries for the annual programme, which aims to support local entrepreneurs and co-operatives with innovative business ideas. The initiative offers participants access to mentorship, business development support, funding opportunities, and connecting with partners and investors. | The compe…
(2026-04-30). Zelenskiy instructs Ukrainian officials to contact Trump team about Putin ceasefire proposal. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday said that he instructed his country's representatives to contact US President Donald Trump's team to clarify the details of a ceasefire proposed by Russia. | In a statement on X, Zelenskiy said Kyiv seeks peace amid the four-year war in Ukraine and is doing the necessary diplomatic work to bring the conflict to an end. | I have instructed our representatives to contact the team of the President of the United States and clarify the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire. Ukraine seeks peace and is doing the necessary diplomatic work to bring t…
(2026-04-30). May Elections: A Warning From a Country That Has Lost Its Economic Story. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: Britain goes into the May elections in a state of political volatility that now feels normal but should not. The coming contests on 7 May 2026 include local government elections, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd Cymru elections and mayoral elections in England. The polling picture suggests a country splintering away from the old …
(2026-04-30). China's data production hits 52.26 zettabytes in 2025. ecns.cn China's total data production volume reached 52.26 zettabytes （1 zettabyte equals 1,000 exabytes) in 2025, up 27.28 percent year on year.
(2026-04-30). Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years. aljazeera.com Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.
(2026-04-30). Israeli Military Attacks Another Aid Flotilla. worldbeyondwar.org By World BEYOND War, April 29, 2026 | Videos from World BEYOND War Board Member John Reuwer on board the Global Sumud Flotilla. | As Israeli military attacks: | Earlier in the day: | When departing Italy:…
(2026-04-30). Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York. tribune.com.pk 
A poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the upcoming Met Gala cropped up across New York's streets and subways Wednesday, calling for a boycott of the star-studded event. | Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos are lead sponsors and honorary co-chairs of the high-profile fundraising event, to be held May 4, which draws A-listers across entertainment, sport, fashion and business. | But the billionaire couple's stake in the gala has angered activists, who primarily oppose Bezos's business practices. | One poster depicts a bottle filled with urine on a red carpet ⚪ a reference to…
(2026-04-30). They Know—and They're Starving the World Anyway. scheerpost.com There is a script already written for the coming catastrophe—and the people in power are rehearsing it. Soon, as supply chains fracture and food disappears from entire regions, we'll be told this famine was inevitable. A tragic side effect. The unfortunate cost of war. But don't believe it. This isn't a hurricane. It isn't a …
(2026-04-30). Who Will Win the 21st Century? The Struggle for the Soul of the World. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: In the long mirror of history, centuries are not just units of time, hey are epochs of ascendancy — chapters in the human saga where certain ideas, nations, and systems prevail, while others recede into the footnotes of textbooks. The 19th century belonged to the British Empire and industrial capitalism. The 20th …
(2026-04-30). Oversupply Of Volatile Solar Energy Leads To Record NEGATIVE Prices! wattsupwiththat.com "The record negative prices are the market's loudest warning signal that we have an oversupply of unstable generation, but a dramatic lack of flexibility and storage capacity," Klimanachrichten summarizes.
(2026-04-30). Kenya gives hero's welcome to marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe. aljazeera.com President Ruto gifts him $62,000 and a car after the runner's aircraft receives a water cannon salute in Nairobi.
(2026-04-30). DHS is Buying Access To Real-Time Location Data—The Latest Expansion Of Its "Invasive" Surveillance Technology. scheerpost.com The new $2.9 million contract with Penlink PLX allows Trump's Homeland Security Task Force to intercept, aggregate, and analyze calls, texts, and web activity to track people's movements Maurizio Guerrero for Prism Despite serious concerns raised by dozens of federal legislators about the potential misuse of location technologies to violate rights, the Department of Homeland …
(2026-04-30). Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison. scheerpost.com By October Krausch This article was originally published by Truthout Migrants at the GEO Group-run facility demand their right to due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation. Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, began a hunger strike on April 20 in an …
(2026-04-30). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-04-30). How FinTech Is Powering the Next Generation of Entertainment Platforms. moguldom.com Remember when buying a movie ticket meant standing in line with cash? Or when subscribing to anything required calling a phone number and reading your credit card digits to a stranger? That feels like ancient history now. And the reason it feels so distant has less to do with the entertainment itself and more to …
(2026-04-30). FO condemns Afghan firing, highlights mediation efforts in US—Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday condemned "unprovoked firing and shelling" by Afghan forces along the border, saying civilians were targeted in recent cross-border incidents, while reaffirming its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during a weekly briefing. | He stated that Afghan forces opened fire on April 26 and 29 in border areas of South Waziristan, including Angoor Adda. "Afghan forces have carried out unprovoked firing and shelling, targeting the civilian population," he said, adding that women and children — including those…
(2026-04-30). To protect Australians, the federal parliament must push Albanese on gambling reforms. |
(2026-04-30). Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime, or putty feel so satisfying? |
(2026-04-30). Australia isn't getting a fair share of tax on gas exports. Queensland has shown how to raise the bar. |
(2026-04-30). Trump's Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care. |
(2026-04-30). How the concept of 'medical freedom' is reshaping the military's decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate ‚àí and endangering troops' readiness. |
(2026-04-30). The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating 'sacrifice zones' that harm water and health of world's poor. |
(2026-04-30). Reading gains in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana are often touted, but don't show full picture of literacy. |
(2026-04-30). Students are taught to hide in closets and under tables if there is a school shooting — but does practicing for this possibility keep kids safe? |
(2026-04-30). The cradle of Earth's rich ocean life was a massive coral reef system 20 million years ago. |
(2026-04-30). Evolvable AI: are we on the brink of the next major evolutionary transition? |
(2026-04-30). From smoking to stigma: how screen stories influence health. |
(2026-04-30). Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-30). Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting — but confirmation can take years. |
(2026-04-30). What is OPEC and how does it shape global oil markets? |
(2026-04-30). Heat and cold alter how animals fight disease. As the climate changes, this knowledge may be vital. |
(2026-04-30). What courage is, how to build it and why you should take a risk. |
(2026-04-30). Facial recognition data is a key to your identity — if stolen, you can't just change the locks. |
(2026-04-30). Exams: how to use exercise to boost your revision. |
(2026-04-30). Overcoming the algorithmic gender bias in AI-driven personal finance. |
(2026-04-30). $50,000 arts degrees look set to stay, despite a new bill trying to slash uni fees. |
(2026-04-30). Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug. |
(2026-04-30). Perseverance doesn't always pay off for companies — sometimes it's better to 'fail fast'. |
(2026-04-30). America's founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it. |
(2026-04-30). Our study looked at teens' social media behaviour in 43 countries — those from disadvantaged backgrounds face greater harms. |
(2026-04-30). Grattan on Friday: Antisemitism royal commission's interim report leaves key questions dangling. |
(2026-04-30). Will weakening Treaty provisions in NZ law create more problems than it solves? |
(2026-04-30). Donkeys are a symbol of endurance for Palestinians — they are also a target of settler violence and care. |
(2026-04-30). Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away — we're trying to bring it closer to home. |
(2026-04-30). Hold your nose and don't stop for a selfie: why getting up close to a beached whale is a really bad idea. |
(2026-04-30). 'More empowered': how online gaming benefits people with disability. |
(2026-04-30). Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act ruling makes it harder to protect minority voting power and alters the landscape of future elections. |
(2026-04-30). The UK's ocean health report card is damning, and protected areas aren't enough. |
(2026-04-30). Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran? |
(2026-04-30). A five-day course of magnetic brain stimulation could help autistic children communicate better. |
(2026-04-30). Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet. |
(2026-04-30). More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year — here's why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking. |
(2026-04-30). New Jersey primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote. whyy.org
(2026-04-30). Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers. |
(2026-04-30). UAE's OPEC exit has been long in the works — and may mark the beginning of a Gulf realignment. |
(2026-04-30). Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time. |
(2026-04-30). Texas proposes Bible readings for K-12 students, reigniting century-old legal battle over their place in public schools. |
(2026-04-30). Albanese is prioritising politics over the responsible handling of ISIS families, setting a dangerous precedent. |
(2026-04-30). Ellena Savage's snappy novel exposes a ruined utopia — but you might need a humanities degree to read it. |
(2026-04-30). Is Trump losing the support of his Maga base? |
(2026-04-30). Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine — but practical and ethical hurdles remain. |
(2026-04-30). Smart motorways were halted over safety concerns — what's the future for digital roads? |
(2026-04-30). '1930s policing': the tactics police used in the hunt for Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby. |
(2026-04-30). Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don't — new research. |
(2026-04-30). Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-30). Stockings once worn by Philly's wealthiest man show the value of women's mending in early America. |
(2026-04-30). From Buddy Holly to Ariana Grande: six songs that show how technology changes the human voice. |
(2026-04-30). Díaz-Canel encabezó entrega de condecoraciones a héroes del trabajo y colectivos laborales. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, tuvo lugar en el Salón de Protocolo El Laguito el acto de entrega de condecoraciones estatales de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC).
(2026-04-30). José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez: El autor de un himno inmortal. cubadebate.cu Este 29 de abril se cumplió un año de la muerte de José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez, autor de la letra del himno "Guerrillero". La marcha nació en momentos decisivos para Cuba, cuando el Ejército Rebelde llevaba a cabo su indetenible ofensiva contra las tropas del tirano Batista, y se hizo sentir posteriormente en los días victoriosos de Girón.
(2026-04-30). FIFA anuncia nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA) anunció nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo 2026. Entre las principales medidas adoptadas sobresale un aumento del 15% adicional de los recursos, que ascienden a un total de 871 millones de dólares, que se distribuirán entre los 48 participantes.
(2026-04-30). La crisis de la hegemonía estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El fin de la URSS y del bloque socialista supuso el fin de la Guerra Fría, tal como había existido desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Estados Unidos creía que volvería a ser la única superpotencia, como lo había sido Inglaterra durante casi todo el siglo XIX. Pero, de repente, surgió el fenómeno más importante del siglo XXI hasta la fecha: los BRICS.
(2026-04-30). Cina, Iran, USA, un complesso gioco di potere. strategic-culture.su Dal punto di vista di Washington, l'alleanza tra Teheran e Pechino è un incubo strategico. | Segue nostro Il panorama strategico del conflitto | La guerra in corso degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran va ben oltre una semplice crisi regionale; essa rappresenta una chiara dimostrazione della persistente instabilità insita nell'egemonia globale americana. Gli Stati Uniti, attraverso il loro disprezzo per il diritto internazionale, la sovranità…
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). Australia vote for this war, but fighting it anyway. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl. aljazeera.com Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.
(2026-04-30). Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves's return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.