aljazeera.com (2026-04-04). US satellite firm Planet Labs announces blackout on war on Iran images
Satellite imaging company Planet Labs has said it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to comply with a request from United States President Donald Trump's administration.
The US company announced the decision in an email to customers on Saturday, with news agencies quoting it as saying the government had asked satellite imagery providers to impose an "indefinite withhold of imagery".
(2026-04-04). Decoding China's Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the U.S. and Israel had plotted the military aggression against Iran during the middle of nuclear negotiations with a view to degrading Tehran's military capabilities and likely precipitating regime change. In any …
(2026-04-04). Pakistan's unique position to Bridge to Peace in the Israel-America war with Iran. thinktank.pk At a moment of grave regional danger, Pakistan is uniquely placed to help bring the warring sides toward dialogue, restraint, and a sustainable political settlement. The Middle East is once again standing at the edge of a wider and far more dangerous war. The ongoing Israeli-American war with Iran has already shaken the region, deepened …
(2026-04-04). In Gaza, education is a daily act of quiet resistance. juancole.com ( Around her, other tents stretch across the sandy ground of the camp, where thousands of displaced families now live. Children m…
(2026-04-04). Vehicle engulfed in flames after Israeli drone strike in central Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza scrambled to extinguish a vehicle engulfed in flames after it was targeted by an Israeli drone.
(2026-04-04). Israel is implementing its Gaza strategy in Lebanon: turning 'buffer zones' into permanent borders. mondoweiss.net 
Israel has stated it does not plan to leave Lebanon even if the current 'war' ends. If the Gaza model is any guide, Israel appears to be moving toward expanding its border into Lebanon.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday. aljazeera.com Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-04). Gaza's Christians observe Good Friday mass amid Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
A member of the Board of Trustees of the Orthodox Church in
(2026-04-04). "People believe that there's something terrible going on in Gaza and nothing is happening to stop it" mronline.org 
Interview with Mimi, mother of Daniel from the Ulm 5.
(2026-04-04). Israelis were a force in New jazz scene. Then came the Gaza war. haaretz.com Shows are canceled, clubs come under attack and politics is dividing the community. The lives of Israeli jazz musicians in New York are no longer the same…
(2026-04-04). Pam Bondi has literally been tossed in the trash. thecanary.co 
On 2 April, Donald Trump sacked attorney general Pam Bondi. Her sacking came as a great shock. Not because she was competent or deserving of her position, but because it meant Trump has found someone else who's willing to make themselves legally culpable for improperly handling the Epstein Files. Now, we're once again seeing how […] | By
(2026-04-04). Giuffre family urges UK's King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US. aljazeera.com Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles's brother, the former Prince Andrew.
(2026-04-04). Attack on Iran: How Trump violates the U.S. constitution and Congress can do about it. unitedworldint.com The speech of Dennis Kucichin to EIR's "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the 'Elites' —Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Dennis Kucinich, former member of …
(2026-04-04). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-04). The Epstein Saga: capitolo 9, Kathryn "Gold-girl" Ruemmler. strategic-culture.su I documenti rivelano una relazione più complessa di quanto inizialmente descritto, caratterizzata da consultazioni informali, scambi personali e interazioni professionali, che sono ora al centro di un rinnovato scrutinio da parte della politica e dei media. | Segue nostro La donna di carriera | Kathryn "Kathy" Ruemmler è un'avvocata statunitense con una lunga carriera ai vertici delle istituzioni pubbliche e del settore privato, consider…
(2026-04-04). The Disruptive Iran War, Limits of Western Power and Moral Costs of Grotesque Imperialist Wars. fairobserver.com The dominance of Western imperialist powers over the world is an old story. While the locus of global imperial power shifted across the Atlantic from Europe in the 1940s, Western influence has persisted under the US-led hegemonic global order. We have just seen, yet again, in Venezuela, how this imperialist will asserts itself on the…
(2026-04-04). Il Volto Del Mondo Libero. globalresearch.ca La foto di copertina di questa puntata di Grandangolo ritrae il presidente Trump che riceve a Mar-a-Lago militari delle forze speciali, con il volto oscurato. Sono quelli che hanno effettuato l'attacco al Venezuela, definito da Trump nel discorso del 1 ∞ …
(2026-04-04). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
(2026-04-04). Why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz. scmp.com Efforts by South Korea and France to secure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are likely to be centred on a post-war defensive armada with other countries. | Analysts also say both nations are wary of joining the Middle East conflict at this point in time and antagonising Iran. | South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday revealed he had agreed with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on safety in the strategic oil supply strait.
(2026-04-04). Against The War Without End. popularresistance.org As violence spreads from the Caribbean to Western Asia, the United States and Israel's war of aggression against Iran is paralysing the global economy. Its consequences were predictable: it was known that if the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passes — would become a chokepoint. With rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions deepen. It feels like little can be done to avert the avalanche of catastrophes that Washington and Tel Aviv have unleashed on the world.
(2026-04-04). India Expands Military and Energy Footprint Amid Iran War. globalresearch.ca Amid the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian Ocean and its strategic surroundings are becoming even more important on the world stage. | As tensions in the Middle East continue, regional players are taking action: India is expanding …
(2026-04-04). On the Ground in Iran: Investigating the Minab School Attack. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, the human cost continues to mount. One of the most shocking incidents occurred on the very first day of the war: a missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed 168 students and …
(2026-04-04). Iran war: Senegal limits foreign visits for ministers as fallout from conflict deepens. scmp.com The Senegalese government has banned all but essential foreign trips for government ministers as part of cost-saving measures triggered by the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. | Senegal, like many African countries, imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving its economy vulnerable to supply disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent the price of crude soaring.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate. mronline.org 
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here's how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
(2026-04-04). Experts warned for years that a war with Iran would happen this way. strategic-culture.su It's so wild how we keep seeing reports that Iran's retaliation caught the US off guard. For all the years I've been paying attention to this issue I've been reading experts and analysts saying if the US attacks Iran, Iran can close the Strait of Hormuz and strike US bases and the energy infrastructure of…
(2026-04-04). Iran says it will not relinquish control over Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament speaker Abbas Goudarzi said on Saturday that the strait had become a "strategic advantage," telling the Tasnim news agency that the management of the passageway will remain in…
(2026-04-04). China's growing North Africa presence a structural challenge for Europe. scmp.com China's investments in North Africa have intensified in 2026, building on long-standing Belt and Road Initiative frameworks while accelerating amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. | With 40-50 per cent of China's seaborne oil imports traditionally passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now blocked to most container traffic, Beijing has sought to diversify energy sources away from Gulf Arab states.
(2026-04-04). UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates has begun retaliating against Iran's incessant air strikes on its industrial infrastructure by squeezing the economic lifeline it has long extended to the sanctions-bound Islamic Republic. | Rather than taking sweeping measures that would signal an escalation beyond its purely defensive posture, the UAE this week quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports. The UAE is home to more than half a million Iranians, many of whom are…
(2026-04-04). Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, as US hunts for missing airman. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. | Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran announced fresh attacks and the Israeli military said it had detected another missile launch from Yemen.
(2026-04-04). IAEA Sounds Alarm on US-Israeli Strike Near Iran Nuclear Plant. truthout.org The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday demanded "maximum military restraint" from the U.S. and Israel as it confirmed reports that strikes had targeted a location close to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, killing at least one person. In a statement released via social media, the IAEA relayed a message from Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi… |
(2026-04-04). Strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills 1, says IAEA. scmp.com The ‚Å International ‚Å Atomic Energy Agency ‚Å on Saturday said that it has been informed by Iran ‚Äåabout a projectile striking close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. | The IAEA said in ‚Å an X post that one ‚Äåof the site's physical protection staff members was ‚Äåkilled by a projectile ‚Å fragment ‚Å and that a building on site ‚Äåwas affected by shock waves and fragments. | "No increase ‚Äåin ‚Äåradiation levels was &s…
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills one. newarab.com 
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack struck near The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of the
(2026-04-04). Le audaci mosse strategiche dell'Iran — la dichiarazione di ´dominio missilistico sui Territori Occupati ª; un monito sulla ´deterrenza nucleare ª. strategic-culture.su Se l'Iran riuscisse a mantenere il suo controllo totale sullo Stretto di Hormuz, la situazione geopolitica dell'Asia verrebbe ridefinita in una nuova realtà strategica. | Segue nostro Ora che siamo giunti alla quarta settimana di guerra, quale sarà il prossimo passo? | In primo luogo, sebbene l'Iran sia stato sottoposto a intensi bombardamenti, l'efficacia militare di questi ultimi è tutt'altro che evidente. La capacità dell'Iran di cont…
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 5 wounded after Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv area; Cluster munition hits near Kirya defense ministry HQ. haaretz.com Several buildings were damaged in Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Givatayim, Petah Tikva and Rosh Ha'ayin in two separate barrages. Moshe, who survived a blast in his building, said, 'Everything collapsed around me, and I remained seated, in complete shock'…
(2026-04-04). Ground War With Iran? Chris Hedges and Larry Wilkerson Warn of a Catastrophe Washington May Already Be Sliding Toward. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a stark and unsettling conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, journalist Chris Hedges sits down with retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to confront a question now hanging over Washington's war planning: Is the United States preparing to send ground forces into Iran? The interview arrives at a moment when the American-Israeli war …
(2026-04-04). Iranian missile hit my home while my kids were there alone. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli family trying to make it to Thailand for a long-awaited dream vacation amid war with Iran, and a couple who escaped on a ski trip but found it's not easy to disconnect from what's happening back home…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Fertilising Hunger: Violence in the Gulf and the Logic of Control. globalresearch.ca The US-Israeli assault on Iran is being sold by the US as a defensive manoeuvre. However, it functions as something far more revealing…
(2026-04-04). Iran rejects Donald Trump's ceasefire, escalates strikes on Israel | Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Iran has rejected Donald Trump's proposed 48-hour ceasefire and instead escalated its offensive on Israel, launching "Operation True Promise 4" with waves of missiles and suicide drones on northern and central Israel. The IRGC says it hit Israeli gathering and combat support centers in Western Galilee, Haifa, Kafr Kanna and the Krayot area, while a cluster-bomb missile injured a 45-year-old man in Bnei Brak and another strike ignited a fire at the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba. Watch for more…
(2026-04-04). UN chief renews call for US, Israel to stop war against Iran. ecns.cn United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call for the United States and Israel to stop the war against Iran, and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). Escalating Tensions: U.S.-Iran Conflict Reaches Critical Point. devdiscourse.com U.S. and Israeli military forces are intensifying their actions against Iran as hostilities escalate in the Gulf region. This comes amid the search for a missing American pilot after the downing of two U.S. warplanes over Iran. The incident has heightened stakes for Washington, with President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning to Tehran.
(2026-04-04). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-04). Police forcibly disperse anti-Iran war protest in Tel Aviv amid IDF restrictions. haaretz.com 17 people were arrested after police removed protesters despite a High Court ruling permitting a rally in Tel Aviv's Habima Square with over 600 protesters, citing Iranian missile threats • Hundreds protested simultaneously in Haifa and Jerusalem…
(2026-04-04). UN chief urges end to Iran conflict, warns world on edge of wider war. ecns.cn The UN secretary-general on Thursday called on the US and Israel to stop attacking Iran and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). UAE death toll hits 10 as intercepted Iranian strikes cause deadly debris. geo.tv 
Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport is seen through the windshield of a vehicle, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, according to Dubai authorities, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-04). Second Trump Presidency and NATO Alliance: Will Trump Walk Away from NATO? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation between Iran and US-Israel has once again reinstated President Trump's views on NATO alliance as he openly warned of withdrawing from the Treaty. In order to counter the communist threat during the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949 by Western bloc. The main objective of …
(2026-04-04). Global Economic Shift: The Real Winners and Losers of the Iran War. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran has moved far beyond the boundaries of a regional conflict. What initially appeared as a security crisis is now transforming into a global economic turning point, with ripple effects reshaping energy markets, trade routes, and geopolitical alliances. While the human and infrastructural toll remains concentrated in the Middle …
(2026-04-04). Iran Is Piercing Israel's Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases. twz.com 
Unleashing submunitions at high altitudes has helped Iran to get through Israel's terminal missile defenses, and is a tactic others will likely seize upon.
(2026-04-04). War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China's Yuan Gains Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. Analysts believe that as Iran establishes yuan-based tolls for oil …
(2026-04-04). United Airlines cancels flights to Israel until September over Iran war. haaretz.com The carrier joins the American airline Delta and the Canadian carrier Air Canada, which are scheduled to return to Israel in early September…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). US special forces launch rescue operation inside Iran after downing of US fighter jet. wsws.org Following Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages," Iranian air defenses shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle jet and an A-10 Thunderbolt in a single day—the worst US aircraft losses of the war.
(2026-04-04). How a fake Iranian terror group was invented to proscribe IRGC in Europe — The story of Ashab al-Yamin. strategic-culture.su By David MILLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A series of arson attacks and alleged incidents targeting alleged Jewish-linke…
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2026-04-04). Iran just threatened to attack US companies: Who's on the list. newarab.com 
Earlier this week, a data centre operated by Amazon in The strike, which caused an undisclosed amount of damage to the company's facility, came a day after Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued a threat against 16 American companies with a presence in the Middle East. | Though Amazon itself was not included, the list was a who's who of America's most powerful tech companies, alongs…
(2026-04-04). Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026 |
(2026-04-04). Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Estate planning isn't just for the rich and wealthy, and it doesn't usually involve a dramatic reading of someone's will or sinister plots among competitive heirs like Hollywood would make you believe. | Creating a will, power of attorney and advance health care directives can ensure that your wishes are honored when it comes to financial decisions, distribution of assets, medical treatments and end-of-life interventions. | People may feel more urgency to make these legal do…
(2026-04-04). Iran's Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely stays there. The war unfolding around Iran may be centered …
(2026-04-04). Judiciary Mourns Retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye. plusnews.ug 
The Judiciary has mourned the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye, describing him as a distinguished jurist and statesman whose lifelong service greatly shaped Uganda's legal and political landscape. Justice Nshimye passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 12, 1946, in Namutamba, Bulera Sub-county, Mityana …
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Rini Sampath: Indian-origin woman enters Washington DC mayor race 2026 as Democratic candidate. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old Indian-American woman from Tamil Nadu has entered the race to become the next mayor of Washington DC, making headlines as one of the first South Asian candidates to do so.Rini Sampath, who was born in Theni, moved to the United States with her family when she was just seven years old. Today, she has been living in Washington DC for more than a decade and is building her career as a government contractor and cybersecurity professional. Now, she is stepping into politics as a Democratic candidate for the 2026 mayoral election. What makes her candidature stand out is that s…
(2026-04-04). Weeks After US Claimed "All Iranian Air Defenses Destroyed," Iran Downs, Damages Multiple US Aircraft in One Day. thealtworld.com 
At least 1 F-15 was shot down and only one of its 2 crew members rescued; During the rescue attempt, an A-10 warplane was downed, the pilot ejected/rescued; A Blackhawk helicopter was also fired on, damaging the aircraft and injuring the crew; While this in and of itself will not "win" the war for Iran and is tactical rather than strategic, it does call into question US claims of "air superiority" which the US clearly does not have and even claims of localized air superiority which appears to be subject to Iranian air defense ambushes; The real question is how widespread is this and what impact will it have on US…
(2026-04-04). Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands. newarab.com 
A blast hit a pro-Israeli centre in the Netherlands causing minimal damage and no injuries, police said Saturday, as the targeted group pointed to a spate of similar incidents across Europe. | A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in the central town of Nijkerk, when the explosion went off outside its gate late on Friday. | "Investigations revealed that a person dressed in black placed the explosive device," the police added in a statement, appealing for witnesses to come forward. | Christians for Israel said it was "shocked" by what it described as pa…
(2026-04-04). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for March, 2026: +0.38 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for March, 2026 was +0.38 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, statistically unchanged from the February, 2026 value of +0.39 deg. C.
(2026-04-04). Reform UK accused of 'nil vetting' as another racist candidate exposed. thecanary.co 
Yet another Reform UK candidate has been exposed for their racist social media posts: Brett Muscroft is Reform UK's candidate in Castleford Central & Glasshoughton, Wakefield. He shows clearly that Reform UK's vetting is nil for this coming local elections. His posts on Islam, his support of Tommy Robinson, Enoch Powell and posting far-right and […] | By
(2026-04-04). The Struggle Against the Plundering of Cultural Heritage in Africa. unitedworldint.com Decolonization efforts, institutional frameworks, BRICS, China and Türkiye. One of the most devastating actions of European colonialism towards Africa was the physical removal of cultural heritage from the continent. During the 1897 British Punitive Expedition, the palace of the Kingdom of Benin was looted, and more than 3,000 bronze and ivory artifacts were taken to …
(2026-04-04). "Left populist" Avi Lewis wins race to lead Canada's social-democratic NDP. wsws.org Avi Lewis has been elected leader of the federal NDP on a pledge to revive Canada's anemic social democratic party by moving "left" and "fighting the billionaire class."
(2026-04-04). South Korean factory fire investigation exposes indifference to safety. wsws.org The dangerous conditions at Anjun Industrial auto parts factory are not the exception but the rule around the world where workers are sacrificed in industrial slaughterhouses for profit.
(2026-04-04). Where is America Going? Lively interest in book presentations with David North in Leipzig, Berlin and Nuremberg. wsws.org At this year's Leipzig Book Fair, the concerns and horror over the global political situation were palpable. The escalation of war in the Middle East and the danger of fascism in America have shaken the cultural world.
(2026-04-04). Tourism a driver of economy and jobs. sanews.gov.za Tourism a driver of economy and jobs | South Africa's tourism sector has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth and job creation, with new data highlighting its recovery and expansion beyond pre-pandemic levels. | According to Statistics South Africa's latest Tourism Satellite Account report, the sector supported 953 981 direct jobs in 2024 – accounting for 5.7% of the country's labour force. | This translates to roughly one in every 18 South Africans being directly employed in tourism. | The sector's contribution to the economy has also surged. | Tourism accounted for 4.9% of South Africa's Gross Dome…
(2026-04-04). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.
(2004-04-26). CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport Anti-Doping Division's ruling imposing lifetime bans on former Pakistan Weightlifting Federation President Hafiz Imran Butt and coach Irfan Butt for serious anti-doping rule violations. | The PSB described the decision as a major step in safeguarding the integrity of sport and ensuring accountability for individuals involved in systemic doping practices. | A spokesperson for the board said the CAS ruling independently validates PSB's firm stance against doping in Pakistan. | "We had already taken decisive action in November 2025, s…
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family. newarab.com 
An The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8: 42 pm (1612 GMT) on Friday at a depth of 186 kilometres (115 miles) at the epicentre in northeastern Badakhshan province, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). | "As a result of this earthqu…
(2026-04-04). The war comes home: How working-class communities in the South are pulled into endless U.S. wars. liberationnews.org 
Working-class communities provide the labor & the sacrifice. A political & economic elite decides the wars and who to send to die.
(2026-04-04). Data Centers, Hot Air, and the Reinvention of the Urban Heat Island. wattsupwiththat.com Researchers examined more than 6,000 data centers worldwide and found that surrounding areas experienced an average land surface temperature increase of about 2 ∞C…
(2026-04-04). IRGC launches wave 95 firestorm as ballistic missiles rain On Israel & U.S. sites across Gulf. hindustantimes.com The conflict in West Asia is escalating rapidly as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches Wave 95, calling it a "multi-front firestorm." Cities like Tel Aviv and regions across Israel face heavy missile barrages, while strikes and threats extend to Dubai and the Gulf. Claims of downed U.S. aircraft and unverified visuals of wreckage deepen the uncertainty. With voices like Ebrahim Zolfaghari adding to the narrative, questions remain—how much is real, and how much is propaganda?>
(2026-04-04). London mayor's protection officers relieved of duties after bag of guns 'misplaced'. scmp.com Armed police guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home which was found by a member of the public, it was reported. | Scaffolder Jordan Griffiths told The Sun that his pregnant girlfriend found the bag in south London on Tuesday evening. | Inside the bag was an MP5 semi-automatic Heckler & Koch carbine, a Glock pistol, taser and ammunition, the newspaper reported.
(2026-04-04). Ggaba Schools to Remain Under Lock and Key After Deadly Attack on Children. plusnews.ug Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre and its sister schools will remain closed following a government directive after the tragic killing of four children. The closure follows Thursday's incident in which a man identified as Christopher Okello Onyu, 34, reportedly stormed the kindergarten armed with knives and fatally stabbed four toddlers, an attack that has left …
(2026-04-04). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Doctors strike across Sri Lanka; Australian rail workers locked out by state government over limited work bans.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Trio facing arson charges over UK Jewish ambulance attack. newarab.com 
Three young men have been charged with arson over British citizens Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, will appear on Saturday at Westminster court alongside an unnamed 17-year-old UK-Pakistani dual-national over the March 23 attack. | The three were arrested at separate addresses in east London on Wednesday. | They were charged with arson, "being reckless as to whether life would be endangered," the capital's…
(2026-04-04). 84 Killed in 90 Days: Israeli man fatally shot in Arab town Jisr al-Zarqa. haaretz.com The 22-year-old victim, Barqat Amash, was evacuated to a hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. Police say the shooting was the result of a criminal feud…
(2004-04-26). Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad United produced a commanding performance to beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in their first-ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) meeting, chasing down the 157-run target with 34 balls to spare at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. | The newly inaugurated "Twin Cities" derby, hyped on PSL social media channels throughout the day, ultimately lacked the close contest organisers had teased, as United's batters and bowlers combined for a convincing victory. | Rawalpindiz, playing their maiden PSL season after the league expanded to eight teams, posted 156 for 7 in their 20 overs. Kamran Ghulam top-scored with a co…
(2026-04-04). Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? portside.org Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? |
(2026-04-04). Bundibugyo Elderly Left Out of Senior Citizens Grant Over Data Gaps. plusnews.ug Many elderly residents in Bundibugyo District have been left out of the Senior Citizens Grant (SCG) due to gaps in registration and data management, raising concerns about access to the government's social protection program. Despite 1,337 registered beneficiaries, several seniors say they were not captured in the system and are not receiving the funds. The …
(2026-04-04). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-04). Witness records Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Tyre. aljazeera.com Video captured the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building in Burj Shamali in Lebanon's Tyre district.
(2026-04-04). Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Foreign Minister Sugiono told reporters that Indonesia wants a thorough UN investigation into the deaths.
(2026-04-04). Wave of job cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org Mass layoffs and factory closures are being facilitated by the corporatist trade unions, which are seeking to channel workers' anger into the dead-end of supporting the opposition Labour Party.
(2026-04-04). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org 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 for this… |
(2026-04-04). Greenwashing: How companies pretend to be eco-friendly. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). 'Space plumber' to the rescue as Artemis astronauts navigate life aboard Orion. scmp.com They are sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they are just like us. | The four crew members zipping through space towards the moon are carrying out a mission unlike any before it, but they are also still muddling on through life's mundanities — all while they float around together in a square footage equivalent to two minivans.
(2026-04-04). Road Rage: Entry Tax Protests Ignite Bilaspur. devdiscourse.com Traffic came to a standstill in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, as individuals from Punjab staged a protest against the hike in entry tax on vehicles registered outside the state. The increased tax has incited public outcry since it was implemented.
(2026-04-04). Fuzhou residents visit cemeteries to honor ancestors. ecns.cn As the Qingming Festival approaches, residents visit cemeteries in Fuzhou, honoring their ancestors with flowers.
(2026-04-04). Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people. aljazeera.com Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
(2026-04-04). Should the ABC be privatised? A modest (re-e)valuation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later. plusnews.ug The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to repatriate his body two months after he was killed on the frontline in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, where he had been fighting alongside Russian armed forces. Kamwesigye, a son of John Mwesigwa Zaire, 70, and Apophia Akatukunda, 60, residents of Kibombo Village in Nyakeina …
(2026-04-04). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-04). US commits nearly all of stealthy long-range missiles to Iran war. scmp.com The next steps in the US military campaign against Iran will commit nearly its entire inventory of stealthy JASSM-ER cruise missiles, drawing them from stockpiles devoted to other regions. | The order to pull the US$1.5 million weapon from Pacific stockpiles was issued at the end of March, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
(2026-04-04). '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.
(2026-04-04). Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 10 as Zelensky travels to Turkey for talks. scmp.com Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and on Saturday morning, killing 10 people and wounding several dozen more, officials on both sides said on Saturday. | The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. | He will also meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
(2026-04-04). UAE condemns 'acts of vandalism' at its embassy in Damascus. newarab.com 
The In a statement, the UAE's foreign ministry called on
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Claim: Climate change may produce "fast-food" phytoplankton. wattsupwiththat.com Model based "chicken of the sea"
(2026-04-04). Moulding success one brick at a time. sanews.gov.za Moulding success one brick at a time | By Sihle Manda | At just 25, Pfunzo Monica Chilate is steadily building a name for herself in Limpopo's construction sector — one red mud brick at a time. | Chilate is the founder of Chilate Enterprises, a brick-making business based in Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Although she officially started the company in 2018, the roots of the enterprise run much deeper. | "I started the business in 2018 but my father was making the bricks before that… My dad used to make them at home, but not to sell; it was just to build our house." | The idea to turn a family skill into a commer…
(2026-04-04). The Subminimum Wage: 35 Years and Still Waiting for Change. counterpunch.org As another April 1st rolls by, it marks 35 years of the $2.13 federal subminimum wage. Yes, I realize this seems like an April Fool's joke, but it is no joke for millions of tipped workers. How did this happen? The 1996 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act froze the subminimum wage "in perpetuity"
(2026-04-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2004-04-26). Bayern comeback stuns Freiburg. tribune.com.pk 
Bayern Munich came from two goals down in the last 10 minutes to win 3-2 at Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid. | Trailing 2-0 and without injured talisman Harry Kane, Tom Bischof scored twice from distance before Lennart Karl grabbed the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time. Karl's goal was Bayern's 100th of the season, one short of the all-time Bundesliga record. | Bischof said the comeback win was the ideal preparation for Tuesday's European tie in the Spanish capital. | "A game like this is the perfect match for us right now…
(2026-04-04). UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman calls for support for Nexteer workers. wsws.org Nexteer Automotive workers in Saginaw, Michigan have delivered an enormous rebuke to the United Auto Workers bureaucracy by voting down a UAW-backed concessions contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-04). China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children. geo.tv 
People walk past an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China in Beijing, China July 8, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and…
(2026-04-04). Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 25. newarab.com 
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. | Russia has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its The market in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, was hit at 9: 50 am (0650 GMT), the local prosecutor's office said. | Regional governor, Oleksandr Ganja, said in a Telegram post that three w…
(2026-04-04). One of Michigan's Oldest Charter Schools Is Failing and May Be Closing. globalresearch.ca Like so many charter schools across the country, Barack Obama Leadership Academy in Detroit, Michigan, may soon be closing for the same reasons charter schools fail and close every week (declining enrollment, financial malfeasance, mismanagement, and/or low academic performance). | Timbuktu …
(2026-04-04). Explosion rocks Khartoum, police blame war-era landmine. newarab.com 
A large explosion was heard Friday in the military-controlled Khartoum has seen relative calm since AFP reported hearing one blast from the directi…
(2026-04-04). Canada and natural gas and fertilizer and get on it. wattsupwiththat.com Chasing Chinese EVs is ideological nonsense; building the world's biggest fertilizer industry should be Canada's number one priority.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: ICE, Defunded. levernews.com Good things are happening! Congress agrees to a Homeland Security deal, a state bans algorithms at checkout, researchers get access to immigration data, and Haitian immigrants get a vote. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(2026-04-04). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.
(2026-04-04). Ukraine's Zelensky in Istanbul for security talks with Erdogan. newarab.com 
(2026-04-04). Academic Freedom May Be Flourishing at America's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, But They Are Still in Danger of Losing Their Distinctiveness. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost In late January, Professor Ian Bogost published a very flattering account of four premier liberal arts colleges: Amherst (where I teach), Davidson, Smith, and Vassar. As he wrote, "After spending several weeks on my tour of wealthy, liberal-arts colleges, I grew to think that the pitch they're making to prospective students and their …
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). US arrests niece and grandniece of slain Iran general Qassem Soleimani. scmp.com The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or US visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported. | The latest actions were taken just this week when Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined they were no longer eligible for either lawful permanent resident status, or to enter the United States. The steps follow a move late last year in which the visas of…
(2026-04-04). UAV Prototype Crash Raises Eyebrows in Rural Village. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, a UAV prototype from LAT Aerospace crashed into a field near Nandpur village following a test flight that went awry on Friday evening. The unmanned vehicle developed a mechanical snag, losing control before hitting the ground.
(2026-04-04). Hegseth Dismisses US Army Chief Of Staff Amid Plans For Ground Invasion. popularresistance.org US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, US military officials announced on 3 April. | War Department spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement on X stating that George would be "retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately." | "The Department of War is grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement," Parnell added. | George, the army's top official, was appointed to…
(2026-04-04). Preserving the Easter Bunny's Pennsylvania origins at Delaware's Winterthur Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Easter Bunny may be known for hopping across the country each spring, but the origins of how the tale became a celebrated tradition in America can be traced back to Pennsylvania. | German immigrants introduced the tradition in the 1600s, bringing with them the legend of the Osterhase, or Easter hare—a folkloric figure said to lay colorful eggs for children. | One of the earliest known depictions of the Easter Bunny in the United States comes from an illustration by…
(2026-04-04). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. popularresistance.org On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. | The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts the interests of billionaires and corporations ahead of working people, family farmers and the environment in North America and beyond. | In response, people are coming together across borders and across issue areas to say "Enough!"
(2026-04-04). Journalist publishes full interview with suspended Labour MP. thecanary.co 
On 31 March, we reported that Labour had suspended Karl Turner. Turner had criticised Labour's plan to abolish jury trials as a universal right; he'd also given an interview to independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre. Following his suspension, Turner tried to distance himself from McIntyre. Now, McIntyre has set the record straight: Last week, […] | By
(2026-04-04). Europe's Hormuz Armageddon. wattsupwiththat.com Its Father Jupiter, not Mother Gaia, that the haughty Europeans should have prayed to.
(2026-04-04). Legal Battle Over Trump's Controversial Ballroom Construction. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is challenging a judge's decision to halt its USD 400 million ballroom project at the White House, arguing it poses a security risk. The appeal was filed to a federal appeals court, stressing that the suspension threatens the safety of President Trump and his staff.
(2026-04-04). Israeli forces destroy 17 UNIFIL cameras in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the Israeli forces have hit the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) multiple times since invading the country in response to Hezbollah fire in early March,
(2026-04-04). Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report. newarab.com 
The The conflict threatens to increase the cost of living and curtail growth on the continent, the report warned. | The Middle East accounts for 15.8 percent of Africa's imports and 10.9 percent of its exports, the report noted. | "The conflict, which already has triggered a trade shock, could quickly turn into a cost-of-living crisis across Africa through higher fuel and food prices, rising shipp…
(2026-04-04). Why weather prediction got brilliant — but not climate predictions. wattsupwiththat.com Great video by Peter Ridd…
(2026-04-04). NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II. aljazeera.com NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
(2026-04-04). Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors. plusnews.ug 
Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor services, to they rely on manual labor. Lack of tractors remains a persistent problem, especially during the rainy season when timely cultivation is crucial. John Robert Adupa, the LC3 Chairperson of Lotisan Sub-County in Moroto district, …
(2026-04-04). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 from family who had just left Iran. scmp.com An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed 12 people, including eight members of the same family, a government official and the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Saturday. | A neighbour who helped in rescue efforts said that the eight who died, on the outskirts of Kabul, were a refugee family recently returned from neighbouring Iran.
(2026-04-04). Political Firestorm Ignites in Assam as Election Day Nears. devdiscourse.com With just a week remaining until the polling day, Assam's political scene was set ablaze on Saturday with heated verbal exchanges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma boldly asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure "90 to 100 seats" in the forthcoming elections. He termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a "registered paagal," a derogatory remark swiftly countered by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi. Gogoi described Sarma as "desperate," predicting the end of what he called "ten years of oppression and corrupt administration." The stage is now set for an intensely polarized c…
(2026-04-04). Mine Ban Treaty Achieves Progress amid Challenges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Deminers search for landmines near Lasinja, a village 40 kilometers south of Zagreb, Croatia, May 29, 2013. | © 2013 Sipa via AP Images | Since the 1990s conflicts in the Balkans, Croatia suffered from the scourge of landmines, with hundreds of civilians killed and thousands of acres of land inaccessible due to contamination. In March, the country celebrated becoming mine-free, following a US$1.38 billion, 30-year clearance campaign.Croatia's story underscores the value of the Mine Ban Treaty and should encourage more countries to join and promote its goals. But on this Internation…
(2026-04-04). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). 1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured. scmp.com At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular football team's stadium in the Peruvian capital on Friday night, authorities reported. | Police said officers rescued people trapped as a result of an influx of Alianza Lima fans in the south stands of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium the night before their team's scheduled game against their biggest rival, Universitario.
(2026-04-04). Explainer: Zhang Xuefeng's success is system's failure. moderndiplomacy.eu Two years ago, Zhang Xuefeng — China's most famous social media influencer in the field of education, also called "education-guru," said: "My life goal is that if I die one day, there will be a trending topic on major platforms called 'Zhang Xuefeng is dead'." The news last week of his sudden death due to …
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Trump Threatens NATO: Kiev and EU Trying to 'Repair' NATO: By Attacking Russia in Hopes of Provoking Retaliation. globalresearch.ca In the last several days, With Trump's attack on …
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity. portside.org Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity |
(2026-04-04). A-10 Warthog Being Tested With Aerial Refueling Probe. twz.com 
(2026-04-04). When they come for the homes. mondoweiss.net 
The recent military raid and eviction of 11 Palestinian homes in Silwan are part of Israel's coordinated assault on the conditions that make psychological life possible: home, continuity, and the right to remain. We must resist.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Australian Labor government secretly sends SAS to join the war against Iran. wsws.org The Special Air Service Regiment was evidently sent in mid-March, showing that nothing the Albanese government says about the war can be believed.
(2026-04-04). Three suspects ordered to stay in UK custody over Jewish charity attack. aljazeera.com The Metropolitan Police said the three men were charged with arson after setting ambulances on fire.
(2026-04-04). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-04). How initiatives to narrow Africa's digital gap are affecting women's representation. globalvoices.org 
Africa Wiki Women increases African women's visibility in the Wikimedia and Wikipedia ecosystem Global Voices In
(2026-04-04). Remembering Desmond Filby: Sovereign Citizen and accused child flasher. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Trump's blockade against Cuba reaches unprecedented levels in 2026. radiohc.cu The hostile policy of the current US administration toward Cuba reached unprecedented levels of systematicity and cruelty in 2026. | Far from being isolated measures, this is a comprehensive plan encompassing all spheres of Cuban society, exacerbated in a context of global crisis, with the avowed objective of provoking ungovernability, subverting internal order, and overthrowing the Revolution through a genocidal economic, commercial, and financial blockade. | This new siege, described by analysts as a "surgical blockade," is distinguished from previous phases by its precision in attacking sectors crucial to nati…
(2026-04-04). Blaming settler violence on messianic racism misses the real story. haaretz.com The liberal camp is overlooking the deeper shift inside religious Zionism, as the hilltop youth move from the margins into the mainstream…
(2026-04-04). Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill two girls, damage hospital. aljazeera.com Dozens of people wounded as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon, including in and around Tyre.
(2026-04-04). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-04). Israel destroys bridges, kills more civilians in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel Observers widely believe that Israel is trying On Friday night, the Isr…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Arizona missing girl Christina Plante found alive after 32 years, cold case finally solved. ptcnews.tv Arizona missing girl found news: A woman, who went missing as a teenager more than three decades ago in the United States, has been found alive. Christina Marie Plante, who disappeared in 1994 at the age of 13, has now been located. Gila County Sheriff's Office, which had kept the case open for years despite the lack of concrete leads, has made the announcement.Christina had gone missing from Star Valley, a small town near Phoenix, under mysterious circumstances. According to initial reports, she had stepped out to check on her horse at a nearby stable but never returned home. Over the years, her case remained a…
(2026-04-04). Whistleblowing To Stop A War. thedissenter.org 
In Daniel Ellsberg's memoir, "Secrets," he recalled how his disclosure of the Pentagon Papers set off a "train of events" that shortened the Vietnam War and discouraged President Richard Nixon from further bombing Laos and Cambodia.Ellsberg's whistleblowing effectively limited Nixon's ability to wage war secretly and with unchecked authority. It remains a major example for all military or national security whistleblowers, and throughout the twilight years of his life, he often appealed to government insiders to tell the truth like he did. A month into an illegal and illegitimate war on Ira…
(2026-04-04). Thousands of Sadr supporters condemn US, Israel at Baghdad rally. newarab.com 
(2026-04-04). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."
(2026-04-04). Hide, find water: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down. geo.tv 
Israel's F-15E Strike Eagle fighter plane performs manoeuvres during the graduation ceremony of Israeli Air Force pilots at the Hatzerim base in the Negev desert, near the southern city of Beer Sheva, on June 29, 2023. — AFP
(2026-04-04). Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern. grist.org 
On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. It will also close or repurpose all nine of its regional offices, create 15 state offices, and shutter research and development facilities in more than 30 states. According to
(2026-04-04). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-04). Armed ICE officers remain at airports. wsws.org The political import of these maneuvers is that Congress, with the full complicity of the Democrats, will resume funding of Trump's immigration storm troopers without any limitations on their police state methods.
(2026-04-04). Film carries long-lasting fascination of wuxia to UK. ecns.cn On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the wandering swordsmen of Chinese wuxia tales, an image that set the tone for the British premiere of Blades of the Guardians.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). UN says three peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon are Indonesian. newarab.com 
The three United Nations peacekeepers wounded in a blast in southern The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (
(2026-04-04). Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests. portside.org Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests |
(2026-04-04). Support for Cuba grows strong in Italy amid U.S. threats. radiohc.cu A report published over the weekend highlights that throughout Italy, mobilization in support of Cuba is growing among broad political and social sectors in the face of increased pressure from the United States, which violates international law. | An editorial posted on the website of the newspaper Il Faro di Roma points out that, for the Italian people, supporting the Cuban Revolution in the face of the intensification of aggression from US imperialism means "opposing a system of global coercion that uses the blockade as a weapon of covert warfare." | "What is happening today represents a qualitative leap, as th…
(2026-04-04). The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up. portside.org The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up |
(2026-04-04). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-04). 'Liar' Farage accused of copying Zack Polanski Rupert Lowe. thecanary.co 
Farage's his Reform have started their own podcast — you know — like that Zack Polanski did. On the one hand, this is understandable, because a good idea is a good idea. On the other hand, Reform — as ever — have decided to push the truth to breaking point: "do things differently" = "copy the […] | By
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War. theintercept.com 
(2004-04-26). Asim Khan qualifies for PSA World Championships 2026. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's rising squash star Muhammad Asim Khan delivered a stellar performance to clinch the title at the World Championship Qualifying Event—Asia, securing his place in the prestigious PSA World Championships 2026. | According to information made available by Pakistan Squash Federation here Saturday, Asim fought valiantly in a gripping five-game final against Malaysia's Joachim Chuah, winning 3-2 after an intense 82-minute battle. | The match scores were 11-3, 13-11, 9-11, 3-11, 12-10, reflecting the high level of competition and resilience displayed by both players. | Asim started strongly, dominating…
(2026-04-04). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-04). Trump Axed Nearly $1B in Solar Funding as Puerto Rico Faces Power Outages. truthout.org María Pérez lost power for about three months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Her home in Salinas, on the island's southern coast, sits near a river. As the hurricane knocked out the island's grid and sent rainwaters surging down from the mountains, Perez's house flooded with a swirling mix of muddy water and animal feces, rising 3 feet high and warping the hallways. |
(2026-04-04). Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque. aljazeera.com Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque sees intensified control, with Israeli measures resembling policies applied at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
(2026-04-04). Trump's plan to fund world war through social counter-revolution. wsws.org On Friday, the Trump administration unveiled a budget blueprint centered on a vast escalation of military spending. In its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, the White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for "defense"—that is, for military aggression—which would be the highest level of military spending in modern history.
(2026-04-04). Iran Refuses To Meet/Deal With US Gov, Troops Deployed In Iran The "Donald Trump Has Changed" Lie. 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 (4/3/26). 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
(2026-04-04). The least Miliband could do is stand against new North Sea oil drilling. thecanary.co 
Energy secretary Ed Miliband is facing renewed pressure to enable new privatised oil drilling in the North Sea. But the right-wing press appears to have jumped the gun in reporting that he is poised to license such climate-destroying activity. And prime minister Keir Starmer has said the decision lies with Miliband. North Sea — The […] | By
(2026-04-04). US says it arrested relatives of slain Iran general Soleimani. newarab.com 
Two family members of slain Iranian general "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a department statement said. | It identified the niece as Hamideh Soleimani Afsha…
(2026-04-04). Kyegegwa Schools Step Up Measles Prevention Amid Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
Kyegegwa District schools have intensified measures to prevent the spread of measles following a confirmed outbreak in the district. District health officials reported the outbreak on March 20, after the Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed positive measles samples collected from children in Kiruhura Village, Ruhangiire Parish, Rwentuha Sub-county. In response, schools have implemented Standard Operating …
(2026-04-04). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-04). How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba. popularresistance.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 to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
(2004-04-26). Ronaldo scores twice on return. tribune.com.pk 
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr maintained their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. | The Portuguese forward, sidelined since February, had missed Al Nassr's previous two ‚Å league matches and was also ruled out of Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the United States last month. | Al Najma, who have won only once in 27 league games, took a surprise lead a minute before halftime through Rakan Al Tulayhi. | Al Nassr responded swiftly, with Abdullah A…
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family. aljazeera.com The household's only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
(2026-04-04). Science is not neutral: The rubella vaccine and the attack on public health. wsws.org Stanley Plotkin, the virologist whose RA 27/3 rubella vaccine has immunized hundreds of millions of children worldwide, has reacted to the ongoing dismantling of public health with undisguised despair. This report traces the science he built, the class forces that made it possible, and the way forward against the ultra-right assault on vaccines.
(2026-04-04). Corbyn denies endorsing ex-Tories but it's still an almighty mess. thecanary.co 
On Thursday 2 April, a leaflet emerged featuring three ex-Tory councillors who claimed to be "endorsed" by Jeremy Corbyn. Since then, Your Party and Corbyn have denied endorsing these men. Instead, the situation seems to be that they recently joined the Walsall Community Independents group which Corbyn has voiced support for. Corbyn's supporters are furious […] | By
(2026-04-04). Trump Relies on Centuries-Old Notions of Whiteness to Activate His MAGA Base. truthout.org I was appalled and sickened by the AI-generated image of the Obamas as apes on Donald Trump's Truth Social account on February 5, 2026. Bear in mind that this shameless anti-Black vitriol came out on this year's 100th anniversary of Black History Month. In response to the justifiable backlash to the racist image, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, "Please stop the fake outrage and report on… |
(2026-04-04). OC Arrested over Fatal Shooting of Suspect's Brother. plusnews.ug Police in Busoga East have confirmed the arrest of the Officer in Charge of Buwunga Police Station, Innocent Wagaba, following the fatal shooting of a civilian during an operation in Bugiri District. The deceased has been identified as Alamanzani Mugoya, 33, a resident of Nambale Village in Buwunga Sub-county. According to preliminary reports, Wagaba led …
(2026-04-04). 4 key takeaways from the WHYY Civic News Summit. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Journalists, students, content creators, news consumers and media experts gathered at WHYY headquarters Saturday for the second day of the Panels explored a myriad of topics, including how to develop meaningful community engagement journalism initiatives, the importance of journalism programs in schools, tips for creating podcasts and the role of collaborative journalism…
(2026-04-04). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-04). Rights groups raise alarm after Iran executes 2 more opposition group members. scmp.com Iran on Saturday executed two men convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and carrying out disruptive actions aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic, the judiciary said. | The executions were the latest in a series targeting members of the banned People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK), after four other convicted members of the group were put to death earlier in the week.
(2026-04-04). Rajasthan Royals Claim Thrilling Victory in IPL Showdown. devdiscourse.com In an exhilarating Indian Premier League match, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, defeating Gujarat Titans by a narrow margin of six runs.
(2026-04-04). Italian PM in Qatar after Saudi visit. newarab.com 
Italian Prime Minister Meloni arrived in Her trip to the Gulf, which has been targeted on a…
(2026-04-04). China, Malaysia ink 26 deals worth 72 mln USD. ecns.cn A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue, which opened on Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-04). European Parliament's Rima Hassan: I'm a target of 'political harassment'. aljazeera.com European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she's facing "genuine judicial and political harassment".
(2026-04-04). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-04). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-04). Short Selling: When Prophecy Collides With Reality. fairobserver.com Short selling (the practice of borrowing shares to sell them, hoping to buy them back at a lower price) has produced both spectacular successes and catastrophic failures throughout financial history. While films like The Big Short have glamorized the practice, showcasing how some traders profited from predicting the 2008 financial crisis, the reality is far…
(2026-04-04). Iran war: 5 EU nations urge tax on energy firms' profits. scmp.com Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from ‚Äåthe ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. | The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call in a letter dated Friday, saying such a measure would be a signal that "we stand united and are able to take action".
(2026-04-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-04). Iran War: Prospects of a US Ground Invasion of Kharg Island. According to Trump: "… Some Stupid People Say Why are You Doing That? But they are Stupid" globalresearch.ca Anyone tuned into Trump's 'national address to the American people' expecting an 'important update' would have been disappointed…
(2026-04-04). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians Observe Palm Sunday with Prayers for an End to the War. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-04-04). Rocky Brands: driving job creation. sanews.gov.za Rocky Brands: driving job creation | By More Matshediso | Rishav Juglall is not just an entrepreneur; he is the man behind Rocky Brands, a business that has created 48 employment opportunities. | Based in Midrand, Rocky Brands manufactures and supplies high-quality cleaning products to retailers across South Africa. | In 2022, his business was named Pick n Pay Business Supplier of the Year. Furthermore, in 2023, his company secured R15.7 million in blended funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). | The IDC, an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), drives job creatio…
(2026-04-04). Review finds 'clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI'. thecanary.co 
A review aimed at improving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)'s handling of domestic violence, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and misogyny has: …identified clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI. The report arrives following renewed focus on the North of Ireland having the worst rate of femicide across Britain and […] | By
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Bengaluru FC Triumphs Over FC Goa in Crucial ISL Match. devdiscourse.com Bengaluru FC claimed a vital 2-0 victory over FC Goa in the Indian Super League on Saturday, thanks to goals from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.
(2026-04-04). How Australians are taking their health back into their own hands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Manitowoc, May 1, 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Rally and March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-04). US-Iran War: Two US warplanes shot down, F-15E crash in Iran, A-10 Warthog down in Kuwait, pilot missing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has taken a serious turn after two American warplanes were brought down in a single day. This has made the situation more tense.&n | US-Iran War: Two US warplanes shot down, F-15E crash in Iran, A-10 Warthog down in Kuwait, pilot missing…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100 pct tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn Generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and related ingredients have been exempted from tariffs at this time, including nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility treatments, and cell and gene therapies, the order said.
(2026-04-04). A few months after deadly raid, police storm Bedouin village, fire stun grenades, residents say. haaretz.com Tarabin residents reported that police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets and damaged cars, adding that forces confiscated an ATV on the suspicion it was stolen and detained an elderly woman before 'returning with reinforcements to provoke people'…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). FO Talks: Is the Gulf Splitting? Saudi Arabia—UAE Power Struggle Intensifies. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Fernando Carvajal, the executive director at The American Center for South Yemen Studies, about the deepening but carefully managed rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Once close partners across the Gulf, the two states now pursue divergent strategies in Yemen, East Africa and…
(2026-04-04). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-04). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-04). Cienfuegos refuerza el antiimperialismo y la defensa de la Patria en Jornada 4 de abrilCienfuegos refuerza el antiimperialismo y la defensa de la Patria en Jornada 4 de abril. radiohc.cu 
El antiimperialismo y la defensa de la Patria se refuerzan en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos durante la presente jornada, por el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí (OPJM). | La Jornada se extenderá hasta el 19 de abril, también por el aniversario 65 de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución, informó la miembro del Buró del Comité Provincial de la UJC, Adriana López Samá. | Los propios jóvenes rechazan el bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba que se acrecienta con el ased…
(2026-04-04). Trump impulsa presupuesto militar de 1.5 billones con recortes en salud, educación y medio ambiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propuso aumentar el gasto militar a 1.5 billones de dólares en su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, publicado el viernes, la mayor solicitud de este tipo en décadas, lo que refleja su énfasis en las inversiones militares de Estados Unidos por encima de los programas sociales, que considera subvenciones "secuestradas por radicales".
(2004-04-26). Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's latest World Cup failure has triggered a national inquest, with Saturday's Serie A press conferences inevitably dominated by questions about where it all went wrong and what needs to be done. | Italy missed a third straight World Cup after a playoff loss to Bosnia on Tuesday, prompting both manager Gennaro Gattuso and federation chief Gabriele Gravina to step down. Genoa manager Daniele De Rossi knows what it takes not only to reach a World Cup, but to win one, having been part of Italy's triumphant 2006 squad. | Ahead of his side's match at Juventus on Monday, a question abo…
(2026-04-04). Zelensky desapontado com a postura americana nas negociaàßàµes. globalresearch.ca O presidente ilegítimo da Ucrânia, Vladimir Zelensky, exigiu mais uma vez que os países ocidentais concedam à Ucrânia a adesà£o à OTAN ou armas nucleares como parte das "garantias de seguranàßa" para a conclusà£o de um eventual acordo de paz …
(2026-04-04). Al menos un muerto y 47 heridos durante encuentro de hinchas en estadio de Alianza Lima. cubadebate.cu Al menos una persona murió y 47 resultaron heridas la noche del viernes en el Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, sede del club peruano Alianza Lima, durante una concentración de hinchas que generó en un confuso incidente cuyas causas son investigadas.
(2026-04-04). En todo el mundo, la autoorganización popular asume el papel de los gobiernos de la burguesía. strategic-culture.su El Eje de la Resistencia señala el camino a todas las masas oprimidas del mundo. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El genocidi…
(2026-04-04). Trabaja Guantánamo por enrumbar el incremento de las exportaciones. cubadebate.cu Para el segundo semestre del año, se prevé que a los tradicionales rubros exportables de la provincia de Guantánamo, entre ellos el café, la miel de abeja y derivados del coco y el cacao, se incorporen productos que están en fomento como el tetí (alevín marino) y la fibra larga de coco.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Lewandowski claims late La Liga win for Barcelona at Atletico. aljazeera.com Barcelona move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of Spanish football's La Liga after beating Atletico 2-1.
(2004-04-26). Mallorca deal blow to Real Madrid's title hopes with late winner. tribune.com.pk 
Vedat Muriqi snatched Mallorca a surprise 2-1 La Liga win over Real Madrid on Saturday to deal Los Blancos a significant blow in the Spanish title race. | Alvaro Arbeloa's side thought they had rescued a point after Eder Militao nodded home with two minutes remaining before Muriqi pounced in stoppage time to help the hosts climb to 17th. | The defeat leaves second-place Real Madrid four points behind leaders Barcelona, who visit Atletico Madrid later on Saturday. | "For me it is easy to see but the hard thing is for the players to know that without giving 200 percent today, we were not going to win," Arbeloa t…