(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv area: 5 wounded, medics say; at least 20 impact sites reported. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). 'Torture and Degrading Treatment'. counterpunch.org 
"Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya," UN experts said in a recent statement, in unequivocal terms. Dr. Abu Safiya was "subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment," they said. His health condition is "dire." Many are already familiar with the iconic Palestinian doctor from Gaza. But the deserved and
(2026-04-06). How the neoconservative influence over U.S. war-making paved the way for Trump's war crimes in Iran. mondoweiss.net 
Donald Trump's naked threats to target Iran's civilian infrastructure mark the culmination of neoconservative thought that has defined U.S. war-making over the past 30 years, from the Iraq war to Obama's drone campaigns to the Gaza genocide.
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-06). BDS victories: Washington State divests from Caterpillar, capital city, Olympia, blocks investment in apartheid. mondoweiss.net 
Twenty-three years after Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by a Caterpillar bulldozer in Gaza, two divestment successes in her home state of Washington have brought her some measure of justice.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-06). How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline. portside.org How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline |
(2026-04-06). America's Israel: The Moral Cost of Complicity. counterpunch.org 
The foisting of a Jewish state in the heart of Palestine was an arrogant imperial decision that has left a trail of carnage in West Asia; most recently, the genocide in Gaza. How much bloodletting will satiate Israel and its American enabler? In his lawless rabid tirade of 1 April, President Donald Trump threatened even
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2006-04-26). Venezuela: 'In times of retreat, the priority should be preparing the counteroffensive'. links.org.au 
Reinaldo Iturriza looks at the political situation in Venezuela after the January 3 US attack, the state of Chavismo and the communes and why talk of "betrayal or loyalty" when it comes to the Delcy Rodríguez's government makes little sense.
(2006-04-26). From blockade to tutelage: Sovereign funds, financial hegemony and economic subordination in Venezuela. links.org.au 
Ana Gabriela Salazar — What is at stake now in Venezuela is sovereignty, not as an abstraction but as a real and concrete exercise that impacts our present and future.
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-06). The Collapse of Western Hegemony: The US-Israeli Axis and the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Interview with geopolitical analyst K.J. Noh. by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn The mainstream narrative treats the current escalation in the Middle East as a localized, manageable crisis. It is not. What we are actually watching in real-time is the rapid, structural overextension of the entire Western bloc. To cut through the daily noise and diplomatic theater, …
(2026-04-06). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-06). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). What if Israel just won't stop? responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump's televised
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-06). Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month. scmp.com Israel has assessed that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media on the weekend. | In an interview with Channel 12, an Israeli air force officer provided the tally of remaining Iranian ballistic missiles in what appeared to be an official break from earlier refusals to disclose estimates of Tehran's arsenal. The estimate of 8,000 to…
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). Sri Lankan workers and students discuss the US-Israel war on Iran and how to stop it. wsws.org "If workers come together, they are like a bundle of sticks. If the sticks are separated, they can be broken. What we need to do is tie the rope—unite the working class."
(2026-04-06). US Loses at Least Six Aircraft in Iran War Since Friday. news.antiwar.com The US has lost at least six military aircraft during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on Friday and in the operation to retrieve a pilot and a weapons system officer (WSO) who manned the F-15 fighter jet that was shot down over Iranian territory. On the same day the F-15 was shot down, an A-10 attack …
(2026-04-06). Surging Gas Prices Oil Wars of US-Israel, Iran, Kuwait. scheerpost.com Juan Cole Informed Comment On Saturday morning the US and/ or Israel attacked the Khuzestan Petrochemical Special Economic Zone at Mahshahr and several other petrochemical sites around Ahvaz, a city of 1.3 million (think Dallas, Texas). These facilities manufacture engineering polymers for local Iranian industries, including construction and electronics. While these products obviously could have military uses, …
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). Bolivia focuses on International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Bolivian internet users closely followed the Fifth International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba, which was broadcast on the Ecos Latinos platform and concluded this Sunday with a presentation by activist Betsy Cuti. | Following Saturday's opening session, in which speakers concurred in denouncing the U.S. government's preparations for a direct armed attack against Cuba, Sunday ¥s session featured the participation of intellectuals from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. | Moderated by Dr. José J. Pacheco, Ramón Franquesa addressed the topic "The Attack on Cuba in the Current Geopolitical Situation," and D…
(2026-04-06). Marjorie Taylor Greene's Statement Condemning Trump. scheerpost.com Marjorie Taylor Green's Statement from X: On Easter morning, this is what President Trump posted. Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump's madness. I know all of you and him and he …
(2026-04-06). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-06). Sunday Science: Massive Budget Cuts for US Science Proposed Again by Trump Administration. portside.org Sunday Science: Massive Budget Cuts for US Science Proposed Again by Trump Administration |
(2026-04-06). Is Trump's Iran Strategy Confused or Calculated? thinktank.pk In the evolving US—Iran conflict, one of the most debated dynamics is not only the military escalation but the rapidly changing rhetoric of Donald Trump. Within a matter of days, Trump has alternated between declaring total military dominance, threatening devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and expressing optimism about a diplomatic breakthrough. This constant shift has …
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-06). Lesson from the Iran War: Making Enemies Makes Us Poorer. counterpunch.org 
Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost — not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to oppose this pointless war is its impact on
(2026-04-06). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: WEEKLY AIAC ANTI-IMPERIALIST MEETING. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-06). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-06). A Pakistani strike killed her son in rehab. Now an Afghan mother demands answers. scmp.com Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month. | The March 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. | A United Nations source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had verified at least 250 killed, with more still missing.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-06). British Intel's Secret Lebanese Panopticon. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On March 7th, shadowy British intelligence contractor Siren Associates launched Monitor Lebanon. The "real-time situational awareness platform" is "designed to help individuals and organisations understand and navigate Lebanon's rapidly evolving security environment." The tool sifts vast swaths of "open-source information" from "news agencies, verified social media accounts, Telegram channels, conflict monitoring initiatives, and traffic data systems." …
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-06). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-06). How to think like a Marxist. mronline.org 
Applying Marxist analysis to our daily lives.
(2026-04-06). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-06). No weapons surrender: Hamas sends strong warning to Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Obeida, stated in a televised statement that the group would not accept any offers to give up its weapons, characterizing such requests as an effort to undermine Palestinian resistance.Opinion Regarding Negotiations: He warned that further pressure through mediation attempts has significant dangers and emphasized that Hamas would not give up politically what it had not lost militarily. Before proceeding, the organization urged mediators to make sure Israel complies with its commitments under the first phase of the truce.Recent discussions with Egyptian a…
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-06). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-06). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-06). US—Iran War: The Hidden Climate Catastrophe Reshaping the Planet. thinktank.pk The modern geopolitical landscape is increasingly defined by overlapping crises, but few intersections are as underexplored as the relationship between war and climate change. The ongoing US—Iran conflict is widely discussed in terms of security, oil markets, and global power politics. Yet beneath these headlines lies a deeper and more enduring consequence: the war's profound …
(2026-04-06). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-06). Demonstrating the Reverse Greenhouse Effect in the Laboratory PART2. wattsupwiththat.com Measured gas emissions show increased infrared radiation and localized cooling effects, offering experimental observations relevant to ongoing debates over greenhouse processes.
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes Intersect. juancole.com (
(2026-04-06). Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
A $656 million judgment against The decision from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against the
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). New York Is Closing In on Amazon's Shady Delivery System. portside.org New York Is Closing In on Amazon's Shady Delivery System |
(2026-04-06). This week in history: April 6-12. wsws.org Police attack South Korean autoworkers; Chinese CP strips Deng Xiaoping of posts; Truman fires Douglas MacArther; Failed assassination attempt on Mussolini…
(2026-04-06). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-06). Solidarity with Cuba is not philanthropy, it's the future. radiohc.cu Showing solidarity with Cuba is not a superficial gesture or a sentimental concession in the rhetoric of charity; it is, in its deepest sense, a historical affirmation of the future. It is not an isolated moral act, but a conscious practice that challenges the very structure of social relations against contemporary capitalism.
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-06). Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone. sanews.gov.za Government to engage residents on Vaal Special Economic Zone | The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Local Municipalities of Lesedi and Midvaal, will host public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). | This follows the publication, on 3 March 2026, of the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau's intention to designate the proposed SEZ for public comment. | The consultation on 8 April at the Meyerton Town Hall will provide businesses, and stakeholders with an opportunity to express their vie…
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.org 
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future. sanews.gov.za Specialised Committees – key to securing South Africa's future | By Michael Currin | Just a few years ago South Africa's energy situation looked bleak with power outages sometimes exceeding eight hours a day. Communities and businesses endured severe stages of load shedding, disrupting economic activity and eroding public confidence. It became distinctly clear that urgent and coordinated intervention was needed to change the trajectory of our electricity grid. ⚪ This turning point materialised through the establishment of the National Energy Crisis Committee (NECOM) in 2022, which was a decisive response to an e…
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.
(2026-04-06). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-06). Trillions Hidden, Humanity Starving: The Super-Rich vs. the Rest of Us. scheerpost.com Josh Scheer Ten years after the world first glimpsed the Panama Papers, the shadow empire of the super-rich is no less formidable. New analysis from Oxfam reveals a staggering truth: the untaxed wealth hidden offshore by the richest 0.1 percent now exceeds the combined wealth of the poorest 4.1 billion people on Earth. That's not …
(2026-04-06). Italian channel copyright strikes Nvidia DLSS 5 trailer on YouTube. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – YouTube's controversial copyright system is at it again after an Italian TV channel successfully took down Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase trailer, claiming that the content is DMCA-protected and owned by the channel instead of the GPU manufacturer.Reports state that the copyright claim was issued by Italian private television channel La7, which used footage from the Nvidia trailer. Upon visiting the video posted by Nvidia Geforce on YouTube, users were met with a message that read, "This video is unavailable. It contains material from La7, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds." Italian…
(2026-04-06). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-06). Iran is winning the war with the U.S. This is how. mronline.org 
Iran is winning the war started by Trump. This is now admitted even in the Western media. Tehran has destroyed major U.S. military bases in West Asia, expelling American troops to Europe.
(2026-04-06). Israelis don't pay for the weapons we 'sell' to them — US taxpayers do. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration expects U.S. taxpayers to fund not only its own military adventurism but Israel's as well.Ending American subsidies for Israel's wars is one reason why Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) recently filed Joint Resolutions of Disapproval opposing $659 million in President Donald Trump-approved bomb sales to Israel, with many of the bombs coming
(2026-04-06). Ray McGovern Says NATO's Crisis Is No Longer Theoretical — It Is Unfolding in Real Time. scheerpost.com In a wide-ranging interview with Glenn Diesen, former CIA analyst Ray McGovern offered a blunt assessment of the political and military order built after the Cold War: the crisis surrounding North Atlantic Treaty Organization, he argued, is no longer a distant strategic debate but a breakdown already visible across multiple fronts—from Ukraine to Iran to …
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-06). Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster. portside.org Welcome to a Multidimensional Economic Disaster |
(2026-04-06). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-06). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. scheerpost.com Trump's endless falsehoods about the Iran war build on a long history of US military mythmaking. Scott Kurashige for Truthout he first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the …
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.org 
As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). Forest Service overhaul sows confusion, concern. mronline.org 
In the Trump administration's reorganization of the struggling agency, painful echoes of BLM's past moves.
(2026-04-06). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Trump's threats to destroy Iran and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org Trump operates completely outside the framework of international law, of democratic conventions and basic legality. His statements and actions are a testament to the total breakdown of American democracy under the pressure of soaring social inequality, endless war and spiraling social, economic and political crisis.
(2026-04-06). Claim: AI Laws Overlook Environmental Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Southampton Lecturer in Law Louise Du Toit is concerned that even EU regulators seem to be overlooking the AI Environmental Crisis.
(2026-04-06). Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production. sanews.gov.za Emerging farmer thrives in tomato production | By More Matshediso | Tshililo Mafuka is a tomato farmer from Muswodi Dipeni in Musina, Limpopo, whose passion for agriculture began long before he launched his own farming business. | His rise in the agricultural sector is a story of resilience and a meaningful contribution to strengthening South Africa's local food supply chain. | Mafuka gained practical experience in crop cultivation and machinery operation while working on a farm several years ago, which inspired him to establish his own operation. | He said his decision to focus on tomato production was strategic…
(2026-04-06). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). The Wuhan "lab leak" fraud and the institutionalization of anti-science: An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak. wsws.org In this interview, Daszak responds to the inaugural "Scientific Freedom" lecture held at the National Institutes of Health under the sponsorship of NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, chosen for that position by vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because he opposed any serious public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-04-06). 5 Things Giving Me Anxiety As A Younger Millennial. newsone.com 
Source: Xavier Lorenzo / Getty | Every day, it becomes harder and harder not to think that maybe, just maybe, millennials picked the worst time to be born. In my 33 years, I've witnessed 9/11, the Great Recession, the election of Donald Trump, a pandemic, the inexplicable second election of Donald Trump, and now it appears that the war in Iran is leading to yet another recession. | With all that in mind, it's unsurprising that
(2026-04-06). President Maduro's Easter Sunday Message: Truth, Reconciliation and Love Always Win, Leading to Resurrection. OrinocoTribune.com Caracas ( The Chavista leader, who has been held in a Brooklyn detention center since the bloody US military operation that claime…
(2026-04-06). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-06). Fighting the same war, again and again. responsiblestatecraft.org In the mid 1960s, I worked for the United States Navy's Bureau of Ships, managing radar procurement and distribution to vessels operating in Vietnamese waters. Later in the decade I was a research assistant for the Navy Logistics Research Project. I wore a suit to work. I had a salary that my classmates envied. I was, by any conventional measure, on the right side of the desk.I also went to Walter Reed Army Hospital on my own time and interviewed eight wounded veterans at the Army's principal rehabilitation center for Vietnam amputees — men who had lost legs, feet, eyes, and jawbones in a war I was help…
(2026-04-06). Why Yiddish is experiencing a grassroots revival in West Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Isy Abraham-Raveson, 33, began learning Yiddish by reading books on insults. | "There's a lot of creativity about how someone should suffer if they've done you wrong," she said, offering some choice words. | "'May you grow like an onion with your head in the ground. May you be like a chandelier and hang by day and burn by night," she said. "There's one that's, like, 'May you become a mouse, and a cat eats you and you taste so bad that it spits you up.'" | Abraham-Raveson is…
(2026-04-06). I Support Cuba Because I Am on the Side of Humanity and Life: An Interview With Gabriel Rockhill. OrinocoTribune.com I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction. | Gabriel Rockhill—a philosopher, professor, res…
(2026-04-06). The US-Israel Culture of Annihilation. counterpunch.org In close coordination with the Israeli regime, Donald Trump has embraced Roosevelt's style of gunboat diplomacy without prior congressional authorization or a declaration of war but with far more violence and destruction. This is a man who came to politics not only undisciplined by the formalities and limitations of the presidential office or the Constitution but with the level of narcissism and egotism of a dangerous sociopath holding massive WMD. This is the lowest point in US political history.
(2026-04-06). Why socialist Cuba is more democratic than the U.S. mronline.org 
A country that presents itself as the "global model of democracy" continues to treat a small socialist island as a persistent threat.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Israel's Death-by-Hanging Law Marks Further "Dehumanization of Palestinians" : B'Tselem. portside.org Israel's Death-by-Hanging Law Marks Further "Dehumanization of Palestinians": B'Tselem |
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-06). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-06). 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?
(2006-04-26). Sindh Rangers arrest four members of street crime gang in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force's headquarters on April 6. | The statement said the suspects — Saeed ur Rehman, alias Kumandan, Sabir alias Sheena, Ikram alias Akro, and Akash alias Punjabi — were detained during an intelligence-based operation in Gulshan Ghazi, Baldia Town. They are accused of involvement in "multiple incidents of robbery and street crime" in Baldia Town, Gulshan Ghazi, and 24 Market. | According to the Rangers, Saeed ur Rehman, "the head of the Kumandan gang", was responsible for "pr…
(2026-04-06). Abu Obeida's statement calls for widespread action to defend the prisoners and Al-Aqsa. samidoun.net Abu Obeida, the spokesperson of the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, issued a statement on Sunday, April 5 in video, urging widespread action and resistance to defend Al-Aqsa Mosque, which has been forcibly closed by the occupation in Al-Quds for over 37 days, and the Palestinian …
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Orban on the brink: could Hungary's election dent China's influence in Europe? scmp.com Major powers are closely watching Hungary's election next week — a vote seen as a referendum on Europe's right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. | Recent polls show self-styled "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban's Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as "Europe's most consequential".
(2026-04-06). An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates. theintercept.com 
Amoco, now part of BP, never cleaned up after its failed oil prospecting mission. Rural Kenyans are suing for a right to a clean environment.
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). US Troops Need To Start Disobeying Orders In Iran, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com The president of the United States has a At this point if you're in the US military you have a moral obligation to start refusin…
(2026-04-06). My The Isaiah Scroll was removed from view due to the war, when Israel needs it more than ever. haaretz.com With its poignant passages about beating swords into plowshares, this biblical manuscript is powerfully resonating. A rare exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript at the Israel Museum opened — and closed — within days…
(2026-04-06). UFCW preparing to sell out 3-week strike by JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers should defy the back-to-work order under conditions where nothing has been secured and instead continue the strike under rank-and-file control,…
(2026-04-06). Smith Shines as Multan Sultans Chase Down Quetta in Style. thinktank.pk Multan Sultans returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the 13th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. The convincing chase of 167 not only marked a strong comeback after their first loss of the season but also propelled Multan to …
(2026-04-06). Viral video: Man takes his pet parrot 'Bebe' scuba diving. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A baby parrot named Bebe has taken the internet by storm after its owner shared a video of it scuba diving in the Bahamas. The video posted on Instagram by "bebebirdparrot" garnered over three million views and 500,000 likes, sparking speculation among social media users about whether the stunt was fake or AI-generated. An Insatgram user wrote, "No one is saying this is ai. This legit has to be ai. It looks so real but makes no sense. The bird would totally be freaking out. This is really scary."Another added, "The literal exact opposite place bro is meant to be."Viral video: Man takes his pet parr…
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). military is following suit with police to curb anti-government protests. haaretz.com Israelis seeking to protest against the government do not expect much from the politicized police National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has created. Defense Minister Israel Katz is determined to make the army go the same way ahead of the upcoming elections…
(2026-04-06). Net Zero France Capitulates to an Iranian Safe Passage Fee for Gulf Oil. wattsupwiththat.com European Net Zero policies appear to have created a total dependency on imported fossil fuel.
(2026-04-06). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). police are weaponizing the law to silence dissent. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 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
(2026-04-06). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). La cultura della corruzione profondamente radicata in Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Una nuova ondata di corruzione nell'esercito ucraino, mentre vengono sospesi gli addestramenti all'estero | Segue nostro Recentemente, il regime di Kiev ha sospeso il regolare invio di truppe all'estero per l'addestramento. Cià≤ rivela ben più di un semplice cambiamento amministrativo. In realtà , si tratta di un sintomo di problemi strutturali profondamente radicati all'interno dell'apparato statale e militare del Paese. Con il prete…
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-05). Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president. (Reporting by Susan Heavey, writing by Dan Burns)…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strike which killed four Gaza policemen tests ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-05). Una decisión cambió para siempre la vida del Dr. Carlos Tamayo. radiohc.cu 
La vida del doctor Carlos Tamayo, emigrado a Estados Unidos, es la historia repetida de muchos profesionales de la salud cubanos que han desertado, y para quienes esta isla es como la madre que siempre espera a sus hijos estén donde estén, con sus virtudes y defectos. | Integrante del club de emigrados cubanos Félix Varela, este cubano comparte con Radio Habana Cuba su testimonio.Desertar para mí era un tema que estaba prohibido. | En el caso del Dr. Carlos Tamayo, su deserción se produjo desde su misión en Venezuela con la brigada médica cubana. | Para uno, tácitamente está traicionando muchas cosas, está dejand…
(2026-04-05). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump deadline -US President Donald Trump appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks."Tuesday, 8: 00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he simply said on his Truth Social platform.- UK protest arrests -British police said they arrested seven people at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces.
(2026-04-05). US rescues airman, vows for Iran if Strait stays shut. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Menna AlaaElDinWASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday for oil flows vital to the world economy.Trump announced the rescue in the early hours of Sunday in a social media post that described the operation in a mountainous area as "one of the most daring" such missions in U.S. history.
(2026-04-05). Iran Turns Hormuz Into A Toll Gate Challenging Petrodollar. popularresistance.org Iran has taken its control over the Strait of Hormuz to the next level, effectively moving toward a "toll booth" system on one of the world's most critical energy routes. According to Reuters, Iranian officials and lawmakers are actively considering imposing transit fees on ships passing through the strait, with proposals to charge countries for the movement of oil, gas, and even food supplies in Chinese Yuan. Bloomberg has further reported that vessels are increasingly being required to follow Iranian-coordinated routes and protocols, signaling a shift from free navigation to controlled passage.
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran. scmp.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. | "Open the F****n Strait, you crazy b******s, or you'll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!" the president wrote early on Sunday, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For Millions Displaced By War In Lebanon. popularresistance.org Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel retaliated with air strikes on Beirut and its suburbs, renewing the decades-old conflict between the two countries. Thousands fled their homes. | Over the course of March, Hezbollah attacks continued and Israel escalated to a large-scale military operation across Lebanon, including a ground invasion. There were more strikes on residential neighborhoods and "evacuation notices" spanning large parts of south Lebanon.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Iran Will Win the War Unless Iran Follows Putin's Script. thealtworld.com I first began having doubts about Putin in 2008 when Putin's inattention to Washington's preparation of the Georgian army for an invasion of South Ossetia forced Russia into a war with a former Russian province. Clearly Russian intelligence was useless or ignored. | My doubts grew substantially in 2014 when Putin sat on his butt while Washington overthrew the Russian-friendly government in Ukraine. I could not comprehend how it was possible for Putin not to realize that permitting Washington to establish a Banderite state in Ukraine would be disastrous for Russia. | The Ukrainian Banderites quickly attacked Russi…
(2026-04-05). Ukraine's Zelensky fears Iran war may lead to less support to fight Russia's invasion. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air-defence missiles. | Ukraine desperately needed more US-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages, Zelensky said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Saturday in Istanbul.
(2026-04-05). A brief history of the Israeli nuclear program, the open secret at the heart of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's nuclear weapons program was secretly developed with financial and diplomatic support from the West. Its nuclear arsenal, estimated at over 90 warheads, remains a leading driver of conflict across the region.
(2026-04-05). As Trump Flounders For Israel's Agenda Netanyahu Claims Iran Is "America's War" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/5/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-04-05). How did Iran end the US superiority and demolish the idea of Israel's invincible army? thealtworld.com Four days after the American president proudly and arrogantly announced the destruction of Iran's air and naval forces, Iran responded quickly and on the ground by shooting down three fighter jets: the stealth "F-35", worth over $500 million; the "F-15" strike fighter, worth no less than $100 million; and the "A-10", a ground attack aircraft worth more than $30 million. | The downing of these three aircraft within 36 hours, and before that, the downing of two refuelling aircraft for fighters in the air, as well as the destruction of the AWACS warning aircraft equipped with the most important electronic surveillan…
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For The Million People Displaced By War In Lebanon. scheerpost.com Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel's escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. Mehk Chakraborty for Waging Nonviolence Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel …
(2026-04-05). IRAN DEVASTATES U.S. RESCUE OP + RESISTANCE POUNDS ISRAEL WITH HISTORIC ATTACKS Elijah Magnier. thealtworld.com President Trump is throwing another temper tantrum on social media, extending his own deadline for a deal until 8pm Eastern on Tuesday, and threatening to go on a war crimes spree targeting Iran's civilian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply. | This, after Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet on Friday, and Washington's frantic search mission to rescue the two pilots onboard led to Iran shooting down an A-10 Warthog fighter aircraft (which crashed over Kuwait, where the pilot ejected) and damaging two Black Hawk helicopters. | Iran is reporting that it shot down two US C-130 support aircraft…
(2026-04-05). UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes. scmp.com Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. | Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities. newarab.com 
Israeli military commanders have been been The channel obtained a recording of a tense conversation held last Tuesday between the head of the Israeli army's Northern Command, Rafi Mi…
(2026-04-05). Israeli rescuers search for the missing after Iran attack. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday. al-monitor.com By Nazih OsseiranApril 5 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement.Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhoodin Beirut killed four people and injured 39 others, the ministry added.The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). Archbishop for US Military Says Iran War Is Unjust Under Catholic Teaching. news.antiwar.com The Catholic Archbishop for the US Military Services has said the US-Israeli war against Iran is unjust, according to Catholic teaching, as Catholic leaders in the US, Rome, and the Middle East continue to criticize the conflict. Archbishop Timothy Broglio made the comments in an interview on CBS News' "Face the Nation" that was recorded …
(2026-04-05). Despite Netanyahu promises, IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Chris Hedges Report: Will There Be A Ground Invasion Of Iran? popularresistance.org More than one month into the American-Israeli war on Iran, the US military has expended a significant amount of its arsenal and many billions of dollars without making any progress in meeting its illusory and often-changing objectives. As the White House and Pentagon, and the markets, panic, the United States has begun deploying troops and resources to the region in preparation for a possible ground assault. This raises significant questions about what type of campaign the US is capable of waging and whether, as analysts are saying, fighting the Iranian military on its own terrain would be a bloodbath for US troo…
(2026-04-05). Israeli Police Violently Suppress Our Growing Anti-War Protests. popularresistance.org For the past month, I have been gathering with fellow Israeli radical left activists in Tel Aviv's Habima Square to protest the war with Iran. What began as a demonstration of barely 20 people has steadily grown: By this past Saturday, there were over 1,000 demonstrators, joined by parts of the more centrist anti-government protest movement, with parallel rallies held in dozens of locations across the country. | This expansion of our anti-war protests appears to have unsettled the Israel Police, which has responded with disproportionate and indiscriminate force.
(2026-04-05). Martin Act to the rescue: Insider trading on Trump reversals in the legal crosshairs. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Currently unknown investors netted tens of millions of dollars in profit | by placing huge in the oil futures markets just 15 minutes before President Donald | Trump announced he was extending the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy | infrastructure by five days to allow for then turned into an additional 10 days—which meant little since U.S. and | Israeli bombing sim…
(2026-04-05). La Cina di fronte alla crisi energetica: perché il sistema socialista regge meglio agli shock. strategic-culture.su Di fronte alla crisi energetica globale provocata dall'aggressione del blocco imperialista-sionista contro l'Iran, Pechino ha risposto con controllo dei prezzi, coordinamento produttivo, pianificazione strategica e diplomazia attiva, mostrando una capacità di tenuta che pochi altri sistemi possono vantare. | Segue nostro La crisi energetica mondiale esplosa dopo l'attacco di Stati Uniti e Israele contro l'Iran ha rimesso al centro una do…
(2026-04-05). Trump reitera que desatará el "infierno" , Irán derriba más aviones y golpea infraestructura de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu Tras no lograr que sus aliados entraran en la guerra y formaran una "coalición" para "abrir" el estrecho de Ormuz, Trump reiteró este domingo la amenaza de desatar el "infierno" contra Irán desde el lunes si se mantiene cerrada la estratégica vía marítima, mientras Teherán mantenía sus oleadas de represalia contra Israel y activos militares de EE.UU. en Medio Oriente.
(2026-04-05). A dead crippled country can still bomb people to smithereens. strategic-culture.su I watched President Trump's speech to the nation last night on the Iran War. The lies and boasts flew thick. According to Trump, America is winning and winning big. Under Joe Biden, America was "crippled" and "dead," but Trump has reanimated the dead and healed it. (An obvious aside: Trump has a serious Christ complex.)…
(2026-04-05). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics At St. John's University In New York. popularresistance.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 announcement that it will no longer recognize two faculty unions or continue negotiations to hash out a new contract. | St. John's president, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, and Provost and Senior Vice President Simon Geir Mà&p…
(2026-04-05). Despite rain, hundreds dress in their Sunday best for Philly's 93rd annual Easter Promenade. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Despite Philadelphia being blanketed in rain, hundreds of people put on their Sunday best for the The rain didn't allow for the usual crowd to strut, or hop, down South Street in the afternoon, but those who attended made the most of it, especially during the "best-dressed contest." | Grand Marshal Henri David led his 31st promenade, w…
(2026-04-05). 'We got him': Trump confirms rescue of airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-04-05). ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics. truthout.org When Border Patrol agents who took part in Operation Midway Blitz left Chicagoland last November, then-Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted "we aren't leaving Chicago." The same day, reporters with the Sun-Times warned a government source told them that federal immigration agents may return in strength come spring. But as McLaughlin said, they never really left. |
(2026-04-05). Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on 29 March in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war. | Two other blue helmets, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, died a day later when an explosion struck a logistics convoy of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south. newarab.com 
This year's celebrations were dedicated to "people in the south," said Jenny Yazbek al-Jamal, as she left mass at a church in Beirut's northern suburb of Jdeideh. | With family living in the region, the 55-year-old said she feels like "one of them". | It is not only Christia…
(2026-04-05). The EU's shift to ICE-style deportations threatens human rights. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Minnesota Cuban Film Festival builds bridges. radiohc.cu Building cultural bridges between the people of the United States and Cuba has been one of the purposes of the Minnesota Cuban Film Festival since its inception. The festival returned to Minneapolis for its seventeenth annual edition. | For Greg Klave of the Cuban Committee in Minnesota, an organization that participated in coordinating the seventeenth festival, this year's event marked a long history of collaboration with the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry and the Minneapolis/St. Paul Film Society. | In comments to Prensa Latina, Klave referred to the presentation of films by emerging direct…
(2026-04-05). A New Wave Of Collaboration For Our Oceans. popularresistance.org For governments, scientists, NGOs, and anyone committed to the future of coastal ecosystems, this Community of Practice offers something vital: real-world insight into how working with communities can help scale restoration efforts globally. | In practice, the participating Ecosystem Restoration Communities meet regularly online and at one another's project sites, creating space for deep learning and hands-on exchange. As the Community of Practice matures it will also open its doors to others — inviting additional practitioners to share insights, learn together, and contribute to new innovations.
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'billion-dollar giveaway' actually a refund to free us from costly offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, this was a straightforward business transaction: return the lease money, cancel the projects and let the capital flow to energy sources that work.
(2026-04-05). Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As winter transitions into spring, longer days of sunshine and warmer weather can improve one's mood after a cold winter keeps us inside. However, for some individuals in Philadelphia, this change doesn't happen right away. | Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, typically appearing during fall and winter, when daylight hours decrease. Unlike other types of depression, SAD follows a predictable pattern. | "It has an annual r…
(2026-04-05). May Day Call Grows For 'No Work, No School, No Shopping'. popularresistance.org A growing May Day movement is calling for "No Work, No School, No Shopping" on May 1. The call is driven by rising anger at war, attacks on immigrants, and a system that cuts what workers need while pouring billions into the military. | Protests against ICE in Minnesota spread to 300 cities across the country on Jan. 23. Since then, No Kings protests have brought millions more into the streets. From big cities to small towns, many are protesting for the first time. Now organizers are moving forward under a May Day general strike banner: "No Work, No School, No Shopping."
(2026-04-05). Major sponsors drop out of London festival headlined by Kanye West. scmp.com Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts. | The disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star – now known as Ye – is due to play three nights at the Wireless Festival in London in July as part of a European comeback tour.
(2026-04-05). Israeli justice minister pushes security cabinet to order police to defy court on protest size during wartime. haaretz.com Yariv Levin: The High Court of Justice 'completely contradicted the Home Front Command's professional position.' Court had ordered police to allow at least 600 at Tel Aviv's Habima Square and at least 150 at three other locations…
(2026-04-05). The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal* In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the need to sustain its rivalry with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), particularly the proxy war in Vietnam, forced the US to print more dollars than it had gold …
(2026-04-05). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-05). The Next Coup Attempt … And How to Stop It. progressivehub.net TIMOTHY SNYDER | THINKING ABOUT …
(2026-04-05). DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under deal. scmp.com The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration's third-country programme, its government said on Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive migrants being deported from the United States. | The deportees will start arriving in DR Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees expected.
(2026-04-05). Anti-Imperialists Want To Improve The World; Liberals Just Want To Feel Good About Themselves. thealtworld.com Ultimately what separates the anti-imperialist left from mainstream liberal "humanitarians" is whether you're in it for humanity or for yourself. | For the liberal, wanting peace and justice is more of an abstraction than a desire to fight the concrete power structures responsible for the lack of peace and justice in our world. | If you're a liberal you oppose the idea of children being killed and starved in the abstract, because thinking of yourself as a moral person allows you to feel nice feelings about yourself, but you have no interest in taking a well-defined stand against the empire which routinely kills a…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, Israel announces 'security buffer'. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement. | Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in Beirut killed four people and injured ‚Äå39 others, the ministry added. | The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. scheerpost.com Marianne Dhenin for Truthout After the House of Representatives passed bills to send $10 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in January, the nation's largest union of registered nurses published a demand that Congress abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Nurses demand the removal of immigration enforcement agents from communities, the abolition of ICE, and accountability …
(2026-04-05). Migrants missing after Mediterranean capsize: NGOs. newarab.com 
Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left "Tragic Easter shipwreck. 32 survivors, two bodies recovered and more than 70 peop…
(2026-04-05). Allegheny County Organizes Against ICE Kidnappings. popularresistance.org Pittsburgh—On Feb. 18, 2: 45 p.m., dozens lined up to stand watch outside Turner Intermediate School in Wilkinsburg, PA. They were on the lookout for ICE, which had kidnapped a minor that morning, less than three blocks from the school. | Among the attendees was Amanda Barber, President of the Wilkinsburg School Board. "We were notified that there was ICE activity at a local corner store. When we arrived, we spoke with the crossing guard and two parents that were witnesses to what happened." After hearing the news that morning, Barber mobilized the community.
(2026-04-05). Iran's internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record. newarab.com 
The internet blackout that Iran has been experiencing since the outbreak of the In a post on X, the internet monitoring group said Iran had surpassed all comparable incidents after entering its 37th consecutive day with significantly reduced connectivity — equivalent to more than 864 hours of disruption. | NetBlocks noted that while conflicts have previously impacted internet access in other regions, none have m…
(2026-04-05). Have the United States and Ukraine's Azov returned to being close allies? strategic-culture.su Some additional details on the ties between Washington and Ukrainian neo-Nazis. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Apparently, certa…
(2026-04-05). An Easter Sunday essay recognizing the intervention of Satan in our times. gilbertdoctorow.com The personality defects of Donald J. Trump have been the subject of amateur psychology in mass media since his first presidential electoral campaign in 2016. The trait that has been most discussed was and is narcissism. Google's AI Search has the following to say about this issue: Quote Numerous mental health professionals and critics have …
(2026-04-05). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. scheerpost.com Wealth tax proposals from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show a growing appetite to rein in the rich. Chuck Collins for Inequality.org How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, …
(2026-04-05). DRC: Urban trees are natural CO‚ÇÇ stores that merit closer attention. globalvoices.org 
A new study shows that 1,759 tons of aboveground biomass is stored by Bunia's urban treesGlobal VoicesOverview of Bunia. Screenshot from the video "By early 2026, the city of Bunia will have a modern airport built in international standards" from the This article was first published on March 8, 2026, on
(2026-04-05). Nikola Vasilj Shines as St. Pauli Struggles against Relegation. devdiscourse.com Nikola Vasilj showcased exceptional goalkeeping skills in St. Pauli's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Sunday.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made his first visit to Syria to hold a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, two Syrian sources told Reuters on Sunday.The talks were linked to defence in light of the regional war, one of the sources, a government adviser, said. (Reporting by Timour Azhari; Editing by Hugh Lawson)…
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-05). Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks. newarab.com 
"Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks…
(2026-04-05). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-05). Tree tragedy and 'polonium' scare mar Easter egg hunts in Germany. scmp.com Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed on Sunday when high winds toppled a tree in northern Germany during an Easter egg hunt, police said. | Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event in woods near the town of Satrupholm at around 11am when a 30-metre tree fell on the group, police said in a statement.
(2026-04-05). UK police arrest protesters near base used by US. newarab.com 
British police said they arrested seven people on Sunday at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces, accusing them of supporting the banned group Activists had gathered to protest the alleged use of the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base as a departure point for US aircraft involved in the war in the Middle East. | The Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, which organised the protest, said the seven had been arrested wearing clothing with the message: "We oppose genocide, we s…
(2026-04-05). Eight Israelis held after assault on West Bank village of Qusra. newarab.com 
Israeli police said on Sunday eight suspects were arrested after an overnight attack "Last night, forces… were called to the village of Qusra in Samaria following a report of an assault and arson of property by Israeli civilians," a police statement said, using a Biblical term for the northern West Bank. | "During searches, eight suspects were arrested by the forces on suspicion of being in a closed military zone and of involvement in the incident, a…
(2026-04-05). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs. counterpunch.org Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it's part of a drive to restrict human rights and "tear up the social fabric." Amnesty's new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls "civil society organizations." But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. | To read this article, log in
(2026-04-05). How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – The rescue had unfolded with near‚Äëperfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‚Äëfoot ridge and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.Then everything stopped.
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-05). Iran strikes Gulf petrochemical and desalination facilities. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Breaking the Fifth-Game Curse: Mexico's World Cup Hopes on Home Soil. devdiscourse.com Former Mexican international soccer player Leonardo Cuellar is optimistic about Mexico's prospects in the upcoming World Cup, which will be held on home soil for the third time. Cuellar believes that this could be the year Mexico breaks through its long-standing challenge of advancing past the tournament's round of 16, a hurdle known as the 'fifth-game curse.'
(2026-04-05). Danish pseudo-left lines up with European imperialism against US over Greenland. wsws.org The Red-Green Alliance's support for Denmark's Social Democrat-led government, which has endorsed Washington's war of extermination against Iran, is likewise a wholehearted endorsement of European imperialism against the US in the conflict over Greenland.
(2026-04-05). Russian wheat freighter sinks after attack by Ukrainian drones. scmp.com A cargo ‚Å ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead and two ‚Äåmissing. | Vladimir Saldo, Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, said the attack happened on Friday but crew members were unable to make known what had happened to them until Sunday.
(2026-04-05). 'I Will Beat Geno's Ass': On Dawn Staley, Black Women, And Disrespect In The Workplace. newsone.com 
Source: Christian Petersen / Getty | The backlash following UConn coach Geno Auriemma's outburst at South Carolina coach Dawn Staley in the closing seconds of their national semifinal matchup on Friday night (April 3) has drawn a considerable amount of media attention and support from fans of both teams. Coach Auriemma sparked the heated exchange by allegedly accusing Coach Staley of not shaking his hand before the game, an accusation refuted by a video aired by ESPN that shows the two exchanging handshakes. | As Staley walked away from Auriemma, she yelled, "I will beat Geno's ass," a line that has since gone…
(2026-04-05). Trump and the Pentagon Will Collapse America Into Darkness. Pete Hegseth is a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" globalresearch.ca There are varying reports regarding the number of generals and admirals Hegseth has fired, with numbers ranging between now 23 to 34.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy's Middle East Diplomacy: Strengthening Security and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday to discuss enhancing security, as part of Kyiv's initiative to share its military know-how in the Middle East following the Iran conflict.
(2026-04-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-05). Delhi Police Sub-Inspector in Hot Water Over Altercation with Elderly Shopkeeper. devdiscourse.com A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police is embroiled in controversy following an incident where she allegedly slapped an elderly shopkeeper during a disagreement over parking.
(2026-04-05). Wallace Shawn's Road to Socialism. portside.org Wallace Shawn's Road to Socialism |
(2026-04-05). Resident doctor appeals for a unified fightback against Starmer government threats. wsws.org The government's National Health Service 10-Year Plan proposes cuts of £17 billion a year. The very existence of the NHS is under threat.
(2026-04-05). Hezbollah Claims 'Direct Hit' on Israeli Warship Off Lebanese Coast; IDF 'Unaware' of Incident. news.antiwar.com Hezbollah has reported firing a cruise missile at an Israeli warship operating 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, and further claimed to have scored a "direct hit" on the warship. Details of the hit remain unclear, as the IDF claims to be totally unaware of any such incident, while some videos claim to show …
(2026-04-05). At anti-war protests, safer as a horse than a human. haaretz.com Police made sure to escort their horses to an underground shelter during missile fire, while detained anti-war protesters were made to shelter in a glass apartment lobby, breaching army guidelines — and their right to not get blown up…
(2026-04-05). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-05). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-05). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-05). Trouble For Nexstar Merger That Would Create Mega-Network For MAGA. popularresistance.org It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes. But there's one official who has stood apart, and he's done so by not only mimicking Trump, but by remaking the US media in his boss's image, most recently by rushing through local TV broadcast giant Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. | "Unlike his predecessors, Carr isn't just another corporate lawyer," Rolling Stone's Matt Bai (3/17/26) wrote about Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission chair: | He is a cultural claims adjuster, a pasty-faced, soft-spoken…
(2026-04-05). Israeli Tank Fire Killed 17-Year-Old in Syria's Quneitra. news.antiwar.com Over the weekend, Israeli forces launched substantial attacks in the northern part of Syria's Quneitra Governorate. Syrian state media reported heavy gunfire was seen against the farmlands in that area, and that they had sought an explanation for the Israeli operations, but hadn't received any explanation. For the most part there weren't casualties in the …
(2026-04-05). Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Book review: American Midnight: The Great War, a violent peace, and democracy's forgotten crisis. wsws.org Adam Hochschild's vivid, engaging account of the political subordination of the society to the needs of a ruling class waging an imperialist war deserves a wide readership.
(2026-04-05). Harlem, The Black Panthers, And The Return Of 'Power To The People'. popularresistance.org The echoes of 1960s Harlem—free breakfasts, Black Panther patrols, school protests and strikes—returned as I watched modern Black Panthers confront ICE outside Philadelphia City Hall. A late-January 2026 documentary from Radio-Canada followed their patrols and confrontations with officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report brought back memories of the movement's heyday in the 1960s, when I was an honorary member. | The history of the Black Panthers is deeply tied to protests for civil and political rights, particularly for Black Americans, but also for other marginalized c…
(2026-04-05). What we know about the race to rescue downed US airman in Iran. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the dramatic rescue of a downed airman whose fighter jet crashed over Iran, but Tehran claimed the mission was "foiled".The facts remain shrouded in the fog of war, while social media was immediately flooded with misleading or fake images.Here is what we know based on public statements and media reports: – Who is the airman? -Little is known about his identity, but he was the weapons system operator sitting behind the pilot aboard the advanced F-15E fighter jet shot down last Friday.
(2026-04-05). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-05). Kazakhstan: Feminist Activist Facing Criminal Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zhanar Sekerbayeva, feminist activist from Kazakhstan. | © Private | (Berlin, April 6, 2026) — Kazakhstan's prosecuting authorities have filed criminal charges for battery against a feminist activist who was aggressively accosted at a café in Astana, the capital, while meeting with feminist and queer colleagues and friends, Human Rights Watch said today.The charges, brought on March 26, 2026, follow an investigation into Zhanar Sekerbayeva, which appears to have been in retaliation for her activism for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights. The first hearing i…
(2026-04-05). Farage uses Christ's resurrection as an excuse to moan. thecanary.co 
In the UK, Christmas has become an excuse for right-wingers to complain about supermarkets' labelling policies. Now, Farage is looking to branch out into a bit of Easter-themed moaning: üö® WATCH: Nigel Farage's Easter Message pic.twitter.com/CNn584Es1l — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) April 5, 2026 The problem is Farage barely seems to know what he's upset about. […] | By
(2026-04-05). The California Refinery Crisis is a national security risk for America. wattsupwiththat.com California is the 4th largest economy in the world and an "ENERGY ISLAND that is isolated from the other 49 States by the Sierra Mountains.
(2026-04-05). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-05). Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary. scmp.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday appeared to suggest Ukraine was involved in planning an act of sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on a gas pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to the two countries. | Earlier on Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said explosives "of devastating force" were found on the Balkan Stream pipeline near the village of Velebit on the Hungarian border.
(2026-04-05). Irán derribó dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Medios de prensa iraníes informaron este domingo que dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos fueron derribadas durante operaciones vinculadas a ataques contra Irán, lo que representa las primeras pérdidas de este tipo en un conflicto en más de 20 años. | De acuerdo con los reportes, un caza F-15 fue abatido, tras lo cual uno de los pilotos logró eyectarse, mientras se activaron operaciones de búsqueda y rescate para el segundo tripulante. | Además, se informó que un avión de ataque A-10 fue alcanzado cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Su piloto consiguió dirigir la aeronave hacia el espacio aéreo de Kuwait antes de s…
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-05). Papa León XIV: Que callen las armas y cambien los corazones. radiohc.cu 
El papa León XIV imploró en este Domingo de Pascua, por una paz que se logre a partir del diálogo y no por la fuerza, para poner fin a los actuales conflictos que hacen sufrir a la humanidad. | En su mensaje Urbi et Orbi, pronunciado al mediodía desde la logia central de la Basílica vaticana, ante unas 60 mil personas congregadas en la Plaza de San Pedro, el sumo pontífice pidió "a Dios, que conceda su paz al mundo asolado por las guerras y marcado por el odio y la indiferencia". °Que quienes empuñan las armas las depongan! °Que quienes tienen el poder de desatar guerras elijan la paz! °No una paz for…
(2026-04-05). Por el bienestar animal: øPor qué prevención y enfoque por Una Sola Salud? cubadebate.cu Este 7 de abril, "Día Mundial de la Salud", celebraremos la jornada conmemorativa que desde 1950 marca, además de actividades alegóricas a la salud, un motivo para reflexionar sobre los desafíos de la salud a nivel global y sobre cómo los abordaremos desde nuestra labor profesional, la ciencia y la tecnología.
(2026-04-05). ONU: Relatora alerta sobre retroceso democrático en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La relatora de Naciones Unidas para la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gian Romero, expresó su preocupación por lo que calificó como un retroceso democrático en Ecuador, marcado por persecuciones políticas y denuncias de desapariciones forzadas contra líderes sociales. | A través de publicaciones en su perfil de X, Romero señaló que existe un "deterioro cívico" en ese país, y cuestionó las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno de Daniel Noboa, en particular las dirigidas contra organizaciones no gubernamentales críticas de la situación política y social. | Un ejemplo de mecanismo represivo hacia las organizaciones…
(2026-04-05). Singapore: Drop Charges against Human Rights Defender. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Human rights activist Jolovan Wham arrives at the State Court in Singapore, February 21, 2019. | © 2019 REUTERS/Edgar Su | (London) — The Singaporean government should immediately drop all charges against a human rights activist, Jolovan Wham, for organizing and participating in peaceful gatherings, Human Rights Watch, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Amnesty International, and CIVICUS said today.Wham is scheduled to stand trial at Singapore's State Court on April 6, 2026, facing three charges under the Public Order Act for his alleged participation…