presstv.co.uk (2026-04-15). Russia backs Iran's 'inalienable right' to uranium enrichment: Lavrov
Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Lavrov asserted that Moscow is prepared to assist in resolving issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program. | | He was echoing the stance that "every country has the right to enrich uranium exclusively for peaceful purposes," a right he affirmed extends to the Islamic Republic.Civilian nuclear reactors for producing electricity are different from research reactors that are designed for military applications. Iran has always agreed to IAEA monitoring when not threatened. USA and Israel know this, but their underlying motivations are secretly and ultimately geopolitically nefarious in scope.
(2026-04-15). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-15). Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes its own blockade in Persian Gulf? scmp.com As the US imposes its own blockade on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of talks with Iran at the weekend, we take a look at how major economies in Asia and Europe could be affected by further restrictions on passage through one of the world's most critical choke points for energy supplies. | Who is most vulnerable in this energy crisis?
(2026-04-15). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.
(2026-04-15). Trump says Iran war is 'close to over' amid optimism about next round of talks in Islamabad. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump, in an interview to be aired on Wednesday, said the US-Israeli war on Iran is "close to over." | "I think it's close to over, yeah. I mean, I view it as very close to over," Trump told Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo when asked if the war is "over." A video excerpt of the interview was shared on X. | US President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is "close to over." | pic.twitter.com/VCt6OC9Ata | — Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) April 15, 2026 | "You know what, if I pulled up stakes right now, it would take them 20 years to rebuild that country, and we're not finished. W…
(2026-04-15). PM to embark on official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye today amid Mideast crisis. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake official visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye from April 15 (today) to 18, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Wednesday. | The visit came three days after the US and Iran were unable to reach an agreement to end their war despite marathon negotiations lasting around 21 hours. The prolonged talks, aimed at halting hostilities that have killed thousands and driven global oil prices higher over the past six weeks, ended with both sides blaming each other for the impasse. | On April 11, US and Iranian delegations arrived in Pakistan for conclusive…
(2026-04-15). Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan after the Islamabad talks continues. ecns.cn IRNA citing diplomatic source: 'Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan regarding current developments after the Islamabad talks continues. In response to claims by some Pakistani sources or Western media about holding the next round of Islamabad talks, there is still no information about an agreement to hold talks in Islamabad or in other formats.'
(2026-04-15). Why Israel—Lebanon Talks Preceded the Next US—Iran Negotiation Round. thinktank.pk In the intricate chessboard of Middle Eastern geopolitics, timing is rarely accidental. The decision to initiate dialogue between Israel and Lebanon before convening the next round of talks between the United States and Iran reflects a carefully calibrated diplomatic sequence rather than a spontaneous development. Beneath the surface, this move reveals a layered strategy aimed …
(2026-04-15). How Will the KMT Leader's Visit to China Affect Beijing-Taipei Relations? unitedworldint.com Can U.S. influence on the island be broken? By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China While the world has been focused on imperialist-Zionist aggression against Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the US-Iran talks held in Islamabad, and the uncertain ceasefire agenda, Cheng Li-Wun, leader of Taiwan's main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), completed …
(2026-04-15). Oil mixed as Middle East supply uncertainty outweighs hopes for US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
Oil prices were mixed on Wednesday with Brent futures up and US futures down amid uncertainty over crude supply from the key Middle East producing region as the Strait of Hormuz remains mainly shut. | Brent crude futures were up 40 cents, or 0.4%, to $95.19 a barrel at 0420 GMT, paring earlier losses of as much as 0.9%, after falling 4.6% in the previous session. US West Texas Intermediate crude was down 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $91.05. The contract earlier fell as much as 4.7% after dropping 7.9% the session before. | Talks to end the war between the US and Israel…
(2026-04-15). Vance says to push for 'grand bargain' as fresh U.S.-Iran talks loom. ecns.cn U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday he will push for a "grand bargain" with Iran as he is expected to lead potential fresh in-person U.S.-Iran talks which U.S. President Donald Trump has said could happen this week in Pakistan.
(2026-04-15). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-15). White House denies U.S. requested ceasefire, says new talks may happen in Pakistan. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – Reports that the White House has requested a ceasefire in the Iran war are wrong, press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday but added that discussions about a second round of talks with the Iranians were ongoing and productive.Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt said any fresh talks would likely be in Pakistan again as it has emerged as the "only mediator" in the effort to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-15). As US blockade 'fails' on day 1, Trump gets desperate for Iran to reply to his new…. hindustantimes.com After enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump has signalled a possible diplomatic pivot, hinting at a second round of talks with Iran. The shift comes as questions emerge over the blockade's effectiveness. While United States Central Command claims tight enforcement with ships turned back, reports suggest vessels may have bypassed restrictions, raising doubts about Washington's leverage.
(2026-04-15). One man lightly wounded after dozens of Hezbollah missiles target northern Israel. haaretz.com
(2026-04-15). Exclusive-Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan SaulDUBAI, April 15 (Reuters) – Iran could consider allowing ships to sail freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz without risk of attack as part of proposals it has offered in negotiations with the United States if a deal is clinched to prevent renewed conflict, a source briefed by Tehran said.The war has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the strait, which handles about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
(2026-04-15). Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran's government. scmp.com Israel's spy chief pledged more covert efforts to try to topple Iran's government, a tacit acknowledgment the countries' conflict would continue even as the US pursues a new round of peace negotiations with the Islamic Republic. | David Barnea, the head of Mossad, said Israel had not expected that its bombardment of Iranian military, nuclear and infrastructure sites, waged in concert with the US, would be enough to end Iran's 47-year-old clerical-led rule.
(2026-04-15). Generation Jihad Battle for the Strait. longwarjournal.org FDD Senior Fellow Edmund Fitton-Brown joins Bill Roggio to assess the current state of the Iran War. From the dual blockade in the Strait of Hormuz to the failed peace negotiations, they consider: Why did Pakistan step up as mediator? Can Tehran stretch the Houthis for even more leverage in the Red Sea? Has the war pushed the Gulf States closer together?
(2026-04-15). Trump seeking 'grand bargain' with Iran: JD Vance. tribune.com.pk 
US Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump was pursuing a sweeping agreement with Iran rather than a narrower deal. | Speaking at an event in the state of Georgia, Vance described ongoing negotiations as part of a broader strategy tied to a fragile ceasefire that has been in place for nearly a week. | "What's interesting about this is that we have this ceasefire that's in place. I think it's six or seven days old right now. The ceasefire is holding," he said. | Vance said Trump does not want to make "a small deal." | "He wants to make the grand bargain. And what he's basically off…
(2026-04-15). Canada, UK, Australia and Japan call for 'urgent end to hostilities in Lebanon'. tribune.com.pk 
Canada, the UK, Australia, Japan and six other countries condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon on Tuesday while calling "for an urgent end to hostilities" in the country where Israeli attacks have killed over 2,000 people since March. | "Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan, Jordan, Sierra Leone, Switzerland and the United Kingdom remain deeply concerned by the worsening humanitarian situation and displacement crisis in Lebanon," the countries said in a joint statement without directly mentioning US ally Israel or Iran-backed Hezbollah. | The statement comes after the deaths of…
(2026-04-15). Gaza: Israeli sniper kills Palestinian schoolgirl in front of classmates. ummid.com Israeli occupation forces shot and killed a Palestinian schoolgirl Thursday April 09, 2026 in front of her classmates while she was studying in a tent classroom in northern Gaza.
(2026-04-15). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-15). War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza. truthout.org In Gaza, the effects of war do not end when the bombing stops. Beyond the rubble and debris, a silent health crisis is emerging affecting the most vulnerable, particularly pregnant women and their children. Since the start of Israel's assault on Gaza in 2023, maternity wards have reported alarming increases in miscarriages, premature births, and rare congenital disabilities. |
(2026-04-15). Facing Heckler, Vance Brags About Gaza "Ceasefire" That Groups Say Is a Failure. truthout.org Facing an anti-war heckler on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance bragged about the Trump administration's role in implementing a ceasefire agreement in Gaza — a "ceasefire" that human rights groups said this week is an overwhelming failure, as Israel continues to bomb Palestinians on a near-daily basis. As the vice president absurdly warned Pope Leo XIV to "be careful when he talks about… |
(2026-04-15). Israeli attacks kill 11, including two children, in day of strikes on Gaza. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-15). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-15). Roger Waters Demands Release of President Maduro Cilia Flores in Brooklyn. orinocotribune.com Roger Waters chose April 13 to stage a protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, demanding the release of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. The date was not chosen at random, as that same Monday, Venezuela commemorated National Dignity Day, marking 24 years since the defeat of the coup attempt against Commander Hugo Chávez, which was reversed by masses of Chávez supporters descending on the seat of the presidency in Caracas and demanding the return of their duly elected president. | The co-founder of Pink Floyd, who has consistently expressed his criticism of th…
(2026-04-15). Gallery: Standing up for the people of Iran . . . and Palestine, Lebanon, Venezuela, Cuba . . . asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A massive Stop Wars Aotearoa coalition rally and march on the US Consulate took place in Auckland TƒÅmaki Makaurau last Saturday, 11 April 2026. "We're going to stand up for the people of Iran, stand up for the people of Palestine, stand up for the people of Lebanon, stand up for the…
(2026-04-15). China's Foreign Ministry: US blockade of Iran ports risks escalating tensions. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that U.S. actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-15). US Navy turns back 3 more vessels on second day of Iran blockade. al-monitor.com Cargo vessels altering their identification signals have created a cat-and-mouse game for the US Navy east of the Strait of Hormuz, while most of Iran's "ghost fleet" appears to remain in a holding pattern.
(2026-04-15). Oman walks tightrope with Iran across the Strait of Hormuz. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-15). Why US imposed blockade of Hormuz Strait. infobrics.org The blockade itself and a potential (if not likely) escalation with Tehran alone pose tremendous risks for the global economy. Any Iranian retaliation would create blowback. Namely, a prolonged energy crisis would inevitably cascade into massive price hikes for fertilizers, plastics, transport and manufacturing. Needless to say, this would severely undermine global economic growth.
(2026-04-15). Divide and rule — how UAE is Israel's 'Trojan horse' in the Gulf. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Without understanding the astonishing network of power exercised by the United Arab Emirates you would have no idea why the UAE was hit particularly hard by Iran in recent weeks. Nor would you know what fuels chaos from Libya to Sudan to Somalia to Yemen. If you understand the UAE's business-geostrategic…
(2026-04-15). Kremlin says US has rejected its proposal that Russia take Iranian uranium stocks. al-monitor.com April 15 (Reuters) – The Kremlin's spokesman was quoted as saying on Wednesday that the United States had rejected its proposal that Russia take all of Iran's enriched uranium out of the country as a way to help resolve the Middle East conflict.Russia first proposed last Junethat it take control of Iran's uranium stock, but no action was taken. According to news reports, Russia issued the proposal again this week.
(2026-04-15). US targets oil transportation infrastructure with sanctions. al-monitor.com April 15 (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury Department said on Wednesday it was targeting Iran's oil transportation infrastructure by imposing sanctions on more than two dozen individuals, companies, and vessels.The sanctions target a network of Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, the Treasury Department said in a statement. Hossein Shamkhani is the son of Ali Shamkhani, a key figure in Iran's security and nuclear policymaking who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran on February 28.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Almost 400 U.S. troops wounded in war with Iran: CENTCOM. ecns.cn Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel launched joint military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). Genocidaire JD Vance heckled while criticising the Pope. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Donald Trump and vice president JD Vance have been laying into Pope Leo. This is because the Pope made the case that the US and Israel's war on Iran goes against the teachings of Christ — an argument which is demonstrably obvious to everyone. Now, a heckler has targeted Vance during the […] | By
(2026-04-15). Israeli attacks prevent Lebanese from burying their dead in ancestral lands. al-monitor.com By Nazih Osseiran and Jihed AbidellaouiBEIRUT April 15 – Brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh stood facing the remains of the building that contained their family home for more than 50 years.The site was pounded into rubble by Israeli strikes last week in an attack that killed their mother, brother, and the family's helper.
(2026-04-15). Fascist Meloni more principled than Starmer: Italy suspends military cooperation with Israel. thecanary.co 
Fascist Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has announced Italy's 'defence' agreement with Israel will be suspended. Meloni attributed the decision to Israel's continued aggression against its regional neighbours, particularly Iran. She said: In view of the current situation, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defence agreement with Israel. Italy says […] | By
(2026-04-15). The War In The Middle East: Religious, Metaphysical, And Spiritual Interpretations. thealtworld.com The aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran has opened the veil of the metaphysical dimension of the conflict — the contours of religious beliefs, more precisely, the clash of metaphysical doctrines and ideas, have clearly emerged in it. And although each side points out that it is right, both in political rhetoric and by appealing to history, the facts and actions clearly indicate that Iran is on the good side. Then Israel and the United States automatically become the forces of evil, although they are unlikely to agree with this interpretation. | At the political level, representatives of…
(2026-04-15). How many people have the US and Israel killed in Iran? nationofchange.org Why the real numbers of people killed are almost certainly much higher and why this matters with the conflicting estimates of the death toll in occupied Iraq 20 years ago.
(2026-04-15). UN Experts Call for Global Halt to Arms Transfers to Israel Amid Lebanon Attacks. truthout.org A group of nearly two dozen UN human rights experts has called for all UN members to end weapons transfers to Israel, condemning Israel's bombing and invasion of Lebanon, especially after the Israeli military's massive bombardment of the country after the U.S. and Iran announced a temporary ceasefire deal last week. "We are witnessing the continuing utmost contempt for the international legal… |
(2026-04-15). Everyone Knows Israel is Sabotaging The Iran Ceasefire—Even The Trump Administration. scheerpost.com Marc Steiner Show Real News Network Hours after a temporary ceasefire deal between the US and Iran was announced last week, Israel unleashed a massive, deadly bombing campaign on Lebanon. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with award-winning Iranian-Canadian journalist Samira Mohyeddin about the reality that Israel is a rogue state …
(2026-04-15). Iran has last laugh as Trump's army fails to block Hormuz on day 1 of siege | Israel, IRGC, USA. hindustantimes.com On day one of Trump's much‚Äëtouted naval blockade, Iran‚Äëlinked and Chinese ships reportedly sail through Hormuz, prompting Quds Force chief Esmaeil Qaani to sneer that the US and Israel will "pull out…without any achievement." As Tehran warns all enemy vessels and ports are now fair game, Washington's strategy looks badly exposed.
(2026-04-15). Iran Says YouTube Is Trying to 'Suppress the Truth' By Banning AI Lego-Style Videos Mocking US-Israeli War. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams Iran's foreign ministry is accusing YouTube of trying to "suppress the truth" by banning the account responsible for a series of viral Lego-style animations mocking the US-Israeli war. The small team known as Explosive Media has racked up tens of millions of views across several platforms, with slickly produced music videos mercilessly …
(2026-04-15). How Zionism's anti-Jewish logic led Israel to bomb an Iranian synagogue. mondoweiss.net 
Israel bombed Tehran's Rafi-Nia synagogue in the middle of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The attack revealed, to a shocking degree, Zionism's willingness to treat Jewish life as disposable in the service of its ideological project.
(2026-04-15). Iran trolls Trump with AI-generated LEGO video now 'banned'. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The war on Iran is not only being fought on the battlefield, reports France24 — it is also playing out online. Iran's state media recently took a leaf out of the White House's own social media playbook, mocking US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with an AI-generated propaganda…
(2026-04-15). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-15). 6 weeks of war has pushed millions of Iranians into poverty. responsiblestatecraft.org For ordinary Iranians, the tenuous ceasefire that began last week has offered a desperately needed reprieve from death and displacement. For analysts, it has provided an opportunity to evaluate the damage that this war has wrought.The conclusion is clear: In six weeks of fighting, the U.S. and Israel have dealt a devastating blow to Iran's economy, placing 50% of Iranian jobs at risk and pushing an additional 5% of the population into poverty.President Donald Trump marketed the war at the outset as a campaign to support the Iranian people. "America is with you. I made a promise to you, and I fulfilled that pr…
(2026-04-15). BP oil announces 'exceptional' profits after unprovoked US-Israel attack on Iran. thecanary.co 
This morning, BP announced oil trading results in 1Q 2026 are expected to be 'exceptional' compared to the 'weak' performance of the previous quarter. BP said that the "ongoing situation in the Middle East" had "heightened volatility in crude oil, natural gas and refined products prices." So, yes, the price shock and volatility have helped […] | By
(2026-04-15). China's Q1 foreign trade data consolidate 'stabilizer' role in global economy. ecns.cn China's foreign trade started 2026 with strong momentum, posting robust double-digit growth in the first quarter (Q1), a performance that underscores the economy's resilience and reinforces its role as a key stabilizer for the global economy amid widespread volatility.
(2026-04-15). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-15). Don't ask AI, ask a peer: A collaborative series. globalvoices.org This series is aimed at addressing the very human need to feel connectedOriginally published on By Ameya Nagarajan, Debora Prado, and Hija Kamran | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration between Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication (APC), and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasise the importance of knowl…
(2026-04-15). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). 86.48% Pass Karnataka 12th Exam 2026 – Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has announced on its official website karresults.nic.in the results of the Higher Secondary 12th (Karnataka 2nd PUC) 2026, also known Class 12 exams, along with details of toppers and their marks.
(2026-04-15). Zack Polanski pledges to end the affordability crisis and 'normalisation' of foodbank use. thecanary.co 
The Green Party have announced measures to tackle the 'affordability crisis' and to end the 'normalisation' of food banks. The Greens have called for a raft of measures that will support all people who are affected by the crisis. Though it's more commonly known as the cost-of-living crisis, it's clearly more about the fact that […] | By
(2026-04-15). Saudi stocks hit 2026 high, bucking global war-driven volatility. al-monitor.com The kingdom's stock market climbed to its highest level of the year on Wednesday, with the kingdom's equities now far outperforming the S&P 500 and other global and regional indices.
(2026-04-15). Raskin Proposes New Health Commission for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment. truthout.org Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Maryland) has introduced new legislation that would make it easier to invoke a little-known constitutional provision to remove the president of the United States, if it is determined that they can no longer function in the role for reasons related to their physical or mental health. The 25th Amendment to the Constitution deals with presidential succession. |
(2026-04-15). Spain's PM Sánchez calls for 'clear-eyed understanding' of China. ecns.cn Visiting the Chinese capital, Beijing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech at Tsinghua University on Monday, urging the international community to develop a more accurate and balanced understanding of China.
(2026-04-15). Xi urges closer, stronger China-Russia strategic coordination to defend interests, uphold Global South unity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged closer and stronger strategic coordination between China and Russia to firmly defend their legitimate interests and safeguard the unity of Global South countries.
(2026-04-15). Xi puts forward four-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-15). Joint declaration: South Asia stands with Cuba against the blockade! links.org.au 
We, the undersigned Communist, workers', and left-wing parties of South Asia, issue this collective call in firm and unwavering solidarity with the government and people of Cuba.
(2026-04-15). 'Criticise Palantir, lose your job', NHS staff told. thecanary.co 
NHS data analytics staff have been told they will lose their jobs if they keep on criticising the government's £330m software from murderous US spy software firm Palantir. The threat comes despite calls from doctors, privacy and safety experts, lawyers and human rights groups for the NHS to bin the software, which gathers sensitive patient data. […] | By
(2026-04-15). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks on advancing wide-ranging cooperation. ecns.cn China will advance high-quality comprehensive strategic cooperation with Vietnam, and accelerate the building of a higher-level China-Vietnam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-15). US military says 4 killed in fourth 'drug boat' strike in a week. scmp.com The US military said on Tuesday that four people had been killed in a strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fourth such deadly attack in as many days. | US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said in a post on X that the strike — just as the previous three — occurred in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It posted aerial video on social media showing a vessel bobbing in the water before being struck by a projectile and exploding.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Mike Lee Takes On 'Valley Of Death' Plaguing Nuclear Energy Developers. wattsupwiththat.com the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad created by Lee's legislation "meaningfully expands opportunities for private companies to demonstrate their technologies in partnership with the [DOE]."
(2026-04-15). China's Q1 foreign trade up 15%, fastest in 5 years. ecns.cn China's foreign trade got off to a strong start this year, with total imports and exports reaching 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the first quarter, up 15% year on year, according to officials on Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). Is Europe's Tariff Surge a Direct Challenge to China's Dominance? thinktank.pk The decision by the European Union to double steel tariffs to 50% is not just a technical trade adjustment—it is a calculated geopolitical response aimed at reshaping global industrial power. Beneath the surface of economic justification lies a deeper strategic objective: reducing China's overwhelming influence over the global steel market and, by extension, its leverage …
(2026-04-15). Israeli strikes kill 9 in southern Lebanon, state media says. tribune.com.pk 
Nine people were killed, and three others were injured, on Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. | Civil Defence teams and the Islamic Risala Scout Association recovered four bodies and rescued three wounded from the rubble after an airstrike hit the Al-Khodra complex in the Qadmous area, the agency said. | In the town of Ansariyeh, five people were killed in a dawn strike, the agency reported. Another Israeli attack struck a vehicle in the Saadiyat area in Mount Lebanon, it added. | The US, Israel and Lebanon agreed to begin…
(2026-04-15). Hurricane Helene ravaged farmers' topsoil. They're still fighting to build it back. grist.org 
Will Runion's 736-acre cattle and hay farm is tucked into a horseshoe bend of the Nolichucky River in northeast Tennessee. On the morning of Friday, September 27, 2024, he was in the middle of two big projects: building a riverfront campground on his land to bring in tourists and income, and cutting the last of the season's hay. Hurricane Helene had been arcing up from Florida toward the Appalachian Mountains, carrying heavy rain, and the river was high. Even though the banks seemed to be holding, he decided to move some of his cows and equipment to higher ground. | But the river kept rising. At about 11 a.m.,…
(2026-04-15). Jeep Track at Lion's Head to temporarily close. sanews.gov.za Jeep Track at Lion's Head to temporarily close | South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that the Jeep Track at Lion's Head will be temporarily closed to facilitate essential maintenance. | The closure will take effect from 20 April 2026 and is expected to remain in place until 20 June 2026, subject to project completion timelines and weather conditions. | Lion's Head is the peak to the right of Table Mountain when facing it head-on and offers a short but popular hike with 360-degree views of the Atlantic seaboard, the City, and Table Mountain. | "During this period, the Jeep Track will n…
(2026-04-15). White House offers no hint of Iran war cost as it seeks military funding surge. al-monitor.com By Nolan D. McCaskill and David MorganWASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – White House budget director Russell Vought said on Wednesday he could not estimate the cost of the Iran war, as he defended President Donald Trump's request for a massive $1.5 trillion annual military budget against bipartisan criticism from U.S. lawmakers who cited the Pentagon's historic lack of financial accountability.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-15). World Bank launches programme to tackle global water stress. al-monitor.com LONDON, April 15 (Reuters) – The World Bank and other top development lenders launched a new global initiative dubbed Water Forward on Wednesday, aimed at improving secure water access for a billion people within the next four years.The programme seeks to boost investment in water management while encouraging governments to treat water as a strategic economic resource rather than a low-cost public utility. It will focus on mobilising private capital and philanthropic money alongside public funding, the World Bank said.
(2026-04-15). gambling reform needs to address more than just advertising. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-15). Home Affairs to lead identity campaign in Escourt. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs to lead identity campaign in Escourt | Home Affairs Deputy Minister Njabulo Nzuza will on Friday lead an Identity Document (ID) Campaign and High Impact Outreach Programme in Escourt, KwaZulu-Natal, bringing essential government services closer to the people. | "This programme is dedicated to ensuring that every qualifying member of the community has access to the documents they need, particularly IDs, so that no one is left behind ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections. For many, these documents are not just pieces of paper, but a gateway to dignity, opportunity and full participation in s…
(2026-04-15). Will Youth Prisons Be Found Only in History Books? warisacrime.org By David Swanson, Progressive Hub, April 15, 2026 Nell Bernstein's new book is called In Our Future We Are Free: The Dismantling of the Youth Prison. It tells us that in the United States in 2000 the number of young people held inside locked buildings was 108,800 and in 2022 it was 27,600. At least …
(2026-04-15). Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence. aljazeera.com Peru's presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday's election 'null and void'.
(2026-04-15). 139th Canton Fair opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The 139th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is scheduled to take place from April 15 to May 5 in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, with its exhibition space, number of booths and participating enterprises all reaching record highs, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
(2026-04-15). The Mental Devastation of Racism: Beyond Public Accommodation. juancole.com
(2026-04-15). Reform activist said 'Hitler was right'. thecanary.co 
In the runup to the local elections, we've been reporting on the horrorshow that is Reform UK's campaign. Most of our articles have focused on candidate controversies, and these stories have somehow gotten worse and worse by the day. For the latest example of this, we present Aaron Lee Taylor: üö® NEW: 'Hitler was right', […] | By
(2026-04-15). Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran. geo.tv 
This collage shows Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump, whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated his criticism of the religious leader on Tuesday night.In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged that…
(2026-04-15). France Is Not Fueling War—It's Redefining Power in the Middle East. thinktank.pk In the increasingly polarized landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics, France has adopted a position that defies easy categorization. While debates intensify over Western military support to Israel, Paris is pursuing a quieter, more calibrated strategy—one that prioritizes legal responsibility, strategic autonomy, and long-term diplomatic influence over short-term alignment. The discussion surrounding French arms exports to …
(2026-04-15). Britain's King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift. scmp.com Britain's King Charles will have tea and a private meeting with ‚Å President Donald Trump during his US state visit later this month, as the UK government hopes his "soft power" can heal a damaging rift between the allies caused by the Iran war. | The monarch and his wife Queen Camilla head across the Atlantic on April 27, a four-day trip ostensibly to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from Britain but one that now has far greater significance amid a growing spat between Trump and ‚ÄåPrime…
(2026-04-15). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.
(2026-04-15). 52 Senators Vote Against Reining In Trump's War on Iran Despite Genocidal Threat. truthout.org The first attempt by Senate Democrats to pass a war powers resolution since President Donald Trump's genocidal threat against Iran last Tuesday has failed, despite the vast unpopularity of the war among the public and a looming deadline for the administration. Senators failed to advance the resolution, introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois), in a 47 to 52 vote. |
(2026-04-15). England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying group. aljazeera.com Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.
(2026-04-15). China unveils key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China has unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a significant advance in the country's capability to manufacture large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-15). Many companies want clean energy. Georgia Power will soon let them build it. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Many corporations have pledged to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, but when it comes to energy generation, they have struggled to meet those goals because they have to get power from the grid. Utilities and regulators largely determine how that energy is generated, and most still use fossil fuel sources like coal and natural gas alongside renewable energy. | Now, Georgia's largest utility, Georgia Power, is launching a new Customer-Identified Resource program that aim…
(2026-04-15). Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit. sanews.gov.za Small business to come to the fore at LED Summit | Unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs) will come to the fore as the two-day National Local Economic Development (LED) Summit gets underway. ⚪ President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the first day of the summit, which is being held at the Birchwood Hotel in Gauteng. ⚪ "Deliberations will focus on strengthening the implementation of local economic development, improving intergovernmental coordination through the District Development Model (DDM), and unlocking opportunities for small, medium, and micro enterprises (MSMEs)," The Pr…
(2026-04-15). Chinese know-how helps boost rice production in Uganda. ecns.cn In the quiet wetlands of Butaleja district in eastern Uganda where emerald-green rice paddies stretch across the horizon, Robert Sagula proudly walks among the swaying stalks. Farming has been his life since childhood, following in the footsteps of his father, who grew traditional rice varieties, first introduced to the area by the Chinese government in 1975.
(2026-04-15). Green computing, cross-border trade to shape Inner Mongolia FTZ. ecns.cn China has launched its 23rd pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Inner Mongolia, positioning it as a hub for cross-border trade and green computing, leveraging its border location and renewable energy resources.
(2026-04-15). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026: Student Registration Starts, Last Date April 30. ummid.com The Maharashtra Education Department has started from today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 online registration of FYJC 2026 or Class 11 students through official portal mahafyjcadmissions.in.
(2026-04-15). April 15 NYC Tax Day Protest 33rd St 8th Ave 5:30 No Taxes for WAR Occupation. iacenter.org April 15 — NYC Tax Day Protest — 33rd St & 8th Ave — 5: 30 No Taxes for WAR & Occupation Register your Tax Day action here View actions taking place around the country here…
(2026-04-15). Cancellation of Los Angeles schools strike latest in string of union betrayals. wsws.org The last-minute deal demonstrates the ruling class's extreme sensitivity to and fear of the class struggle and its reliance on the union bureaucracy to suppress it.
(2026-04-15). Haiti's Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25. aljazeera.com At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.
(2026-04-15). dtic to lead public participation session on Vaal Special Economic Zone. sanews.gov.za dtic to lead public participation session on Vaal Special Economic Zone | Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and Gauteng Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development MEC Vuyiswa Ramokgopa will lead an interactive public participation session on the planned designation of the proposed Vaal Special Economic Zone (SEZ). | The session will be hosted by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government and Sedibeng District Municipality. | "The public participation session follows Trade, Industry and Competition Ministe…
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: Santa Cruz: Tax Day Protest. indybay.org Downtown Post Office, Front Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-15). CovertAction Bulletin: Secret Court Reauthorizes Secretive Spy Program. covertactionmagazine.com Congress is set to vote soon on reauthorization of the Section 702 warrantless surveillance program, part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA…
(2026-04-15). Solar Power Threatens to Overwhelm Electricity Grid. wattsupwiththat.com Solar power is threatening to overwhelm the UK electricity grid this summer as gluts of supply create a risk of blackouts and leave households and businesses facing being asked to consume excess power. The Telegraph has the story.
(2026-04-15). making money? The arsenal trade after Ukraine and Iran. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-15). State-owned energy in Iran is so cheap, it's actually a problem. thecanary.co 
Under state ownership, Iranians pay so little for oil consumption it's actually a problem. This is somewhat amusing given it shows that nationalisation can dramatically reduce people's energy bills. Just in Iran's situation, the price is too low, meaning the government should take more profit and invest it in industries such as education and healthcare. […] | By
(2026-04-15). Spokesperson reiterates one-China principle in response to Denmark's change of residency designation for Taiwan residents. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations and a prevailing international consensus, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
(2026-04-15). Sudan capital returnees relieved after three years of war. al-monitor.com Sudanese pilot Mohamad Daafallah grins as he shakes hands with passengers after their landing at Khartoum Airport, exactly three years after it was bombed to shreds during the outbreak of war in Sudan.The airport was one of the last footholds of the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), where battles raged as the army launched an offensive last year to retake Khartoum.
(2026-04-15). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-15). Inside China's hidden eating disorder communities. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-15). "Alligator Alcatraz" Guards Allegedly Beat Prisoners for Requesting Phone Access. truthout.org On April 2, guards at the remote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail known as "Alligator Alcatraz" allegedly brutally beat several detained men who demanded access to phones. It took nearly a week for word to get out. Six days after the reported attack, Raiko Lopez Morffi's right eye was still swollen and black during a video call with his lawyer Katie Blankenship… |
(2026-04-15). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-15). UAW President Shawn Fain unveils "Stand Up Slate" for 2026 election: New label, same bureaucracy. wsws.org Far from representing a break with the corrupt, pro-corporate apparatus, the slate is a merger of the same bureaucratic factions that have spent decades collaborating with management to impose concessions.
(2026-04-15). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-15). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-15). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-15). Big realtors in New York City demand massive concessions from residential building workers. wsws.org Tens of thousands of residential building workers in the largest American city are prepared to strike against concessions.
(2026-04-15). Iran arrests Ahwazi separatist leader amid war crackdown: What to know. al-monitor.com The Islamic Republic has detained hundreds of people in Khuzestan province, home to Iran's largest Arab community.
(2026-04-15). Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's imminent easing of arms export rules has sparked strong interest from Warsaw to Manila, Reuters reporting found, as President Donald Trump wavers on security commitments to allies and the wars in Iran and Ukraine strain US weapons supplies. | Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party approved the changes this week as she tries to invigorate the pacifist country's military industrial base. Her government will formally adopt the new rules as soon as this month, three Japanese government officials told Reuters. | Despite largely isolating itself from global arms markets since World War Two, Japan spend…
(2026-04-15). Big Oil Brings in Extra $30 Million an Hour in Windfall Profits Due to Iran War. truthout.org U.S. President Donald Trump's unprovoked war of choice in Iran has been a goldmine for the fossil fuels industry, which is earning massive windfall profits thanks to the rise in the price of petroleum. An analysis published by The Guardian on Wednesday estimated that the 100 biggest oil and gas companies have collectively raked in an extra $30 million per hour since Trump launched his war… |
(2026-04-15). Japan SDF officer in embassy intrusion re-arrested over weapons possession. ecns.cn A Japanese Self-Defense Forces member who previously forced his way into the Chinese Embassy in Japan has been re-arrested on suspicion of weapons possession, Kyodo News reported Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-15). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-15). Avdija scores 41 as Trail Blazers upset Suns in NBA West play-in. aljazeera.com Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.
(2026-04-15). IMF warns of major downturn in global growth. wsws.org Under what it called a "severe scenario" the IMF said global growth could fall to as low as 2 percent close to the development of a world recession.
(2026-04-15). Starmer has lost half of Labour's 2024 voters. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer has surpassed Tony Blair. After butcher of Baghdad Blair's landslide victory in 1997, he went on to lose voters at each subsequent election. This saw him securing the following vote shares: 1997: 43.3%. 2001: 40.7%. 2005: 35.2%. This slide demonstrated that Blair's re-heated Thatcherite politics didn't resonate with the British public. Bad as this was, however, […] | By
(2026-04-15). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam jointly attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-15). Trump and the Illinois governor keep feuding over an invasive fish. grist.org 
An invasive fish has become an unlikely flashpoint between President Donald Trump and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, drawing them into their latest political standoff. | The Asian carp were first brought to the United States some 50 years ago to control algae growth in ponds and wastewater facilities, but they escaped into the Mississippi River and have been spreading ever since. With the aquatic pests now threatening to infiltrate the Great Lakes, the Army Corps of Engineers has developed a $1.15 billion barricade to keep the carp out by lodging a series of deterrent technologies — including an electric…
(2026-04-15). Vietnam, Russia Expand Room for, Elevate Trade Cooperation. infobrics.org According to the Department of Foreign Market Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), Russia remains one of Vietnam's key economic partners, particularly in industry and energy…
(2026-04-15). China signals openness as global brands gather at Hainan consumer expo. ecns.cn China opened its flagship consumer products expo in the southern province of Hainan on Monday, drawing thousands of brands from around the world to attend, signaling how the country has continually been making efforts to attract foreign businesses.
(2026-04-15). In Numbers: 'Comradely and brotherly' friendship between China, Vietnam. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and president of Vietnam, arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a state visit to China through Friday.
(2026-04-15). Can money be removed from politics? onlineopinion.com.au No donations, strict caps, taxpayer-funded campaigns: South Australia is running a world-first experiment in democracy. Will it restore trust or entrench incumbents?
(2026-04-15). Let's turn back time, Albo. onlineopinion.com.au From Paris obligations to dwindling refineries, Albanese's 'no turning back' sounds less like progress and more like managed decline.
(2026-04-15). Armed Off-Duty Cop Tried to Incite Violence at a High School Anti-ICE Protest. theintercept.com 
"My plan is legitimately to just let them all assault me and you guys arrest them all," the Phoenix cop told fellow police after the incident. cop high school ICE
(2026-04-15). Experiencing spring in Beijing's Chaoyang: A Thai girl's time-travel dream. ecns.cn Flowers are now in full bloom, making it the perfect time for an outing. Join Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert at the Center for Asia-Pacific of China International Communications Group, to discover the most beautiful spring scenery!
(2026-04-15). China-made 'unmanned flying truck' HH-200 completes maiden flight. ecns.cn China's domestically developed "unmanned flying truck" HH-200 completed its maiden flight on Wednesday, marking progress in the development of large-scale unmanned cargo aircraft.
(2026-04-15). Artemis II: Back to the Moon while space governance falls behind. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-15). ILWU 6 Bio-Rad Workers Fighting for a Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm? indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio-Rad workers are fighting for a living wage…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-15). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-15). Massachusetts postal workers form rank-and-file committee: "USPS is a public service, not a profit-making enterprise" wsws.org "Our mission is to unite postal workers worldwide to build collective power, protect our rights, and improve wages, benefits and working conditions through solidarity, transparency and democratic action to actively counter the efforts of the 1 percent."
(2026-04-15). The Iraq and the Iran Wars: Parallel Strategic Pathologies. juancole.com Divide, Colorado (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Disregard for negative outcomes. | Dismissing the adversary's interests and motives. | Distraction from objectives. | Displays of concern for the president's political future. | The dysfunction of the renewed war in Iran reminds me of what I saw as a strategist in Baghdad in 2004: the same toxic optimism, the same lack of focus, the same partisanship, and the same treatment of others as nonplayer characters that undermined any chance of success in that war. | In fall 2004, I volunteered to leave my teaching duties at the Air Force Academy to work on p…
(2026-04-15). Israel and Lebanon hold direct talks for first time in decades. aljazeera.com After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.
(2026-04-15). Union-initiated Australian parliamentary report covers up Labor's university restructuring agenda. wsws.org Another official inquiry makes no mention of Labor's Universities Accord, which is driving the further corporate transformation of Australia's public universities.
(2026-04-15). Democrats Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth. truthout.org Democrats in the House of Representatives are planning to file five articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday. The measure, which has virtually no chance of passing given the current Republican majority in the legislative chamber, is likely a symbolic move as the Trump administration's unpopular war in Iran continues, and Americans' views of Hegseth have… |
(2026-04-15). Labour calls ex-voters who've gone Green 'antisemites'. thecanary.co 
As we reported on 15 April 2026, Labour have lost half their voters since the 2024 election. Most of these have gone to the Green Party, and given that, you'd think Labour would be doing everything they could to win these people back. Instead, housing minister Steve Reed has suggested that many of the voters […] | By
(2026-04-15). India: The forthcoming Assembly elections — Challenges before defenders of democracy (plus Defeat the conspiracy to steal the voting right of the people). links.org.au 
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation — For defenders of democracy and the Constitution, the Assembly elections must be taken up as an anti-fascist platform of political mobilisation.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-15). Whistleblower who exposed Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan still behind bars. wsws.org David McBride remains the only person convicted and jailed for Australia's war crimes in Afghanistan, not for committing them but for exposing them.
(2026-04-15). Sixth Hainan consumer expo showcases combination of cutting-edge tech and tradition. ecns.cn China is showcasing an impressive mix of cutting-edge technology and traditional brands at its annual consumer products expo in Hainan, highlighting how the world's second-largest economy is blending innovation with cultural heritage to drive consumption.
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Over 500 firms line up for Hong Kong listings: Chief Executive. ecns.cn More than 500 companies are currently awaiting listing in Hong Kong, with many coming from fast-growing technology sectors, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). The Axis of Resistance's Blueprint for Decolonisation. thecanary.co 
Understanding the true essence of the current conflict in South West Asia requires grasping the geopolitical ambition of the Axis of Resistance, which aims for decolonisation and 'the end of the colonial era'. This process of decolonisation is only completed by uprooting the usurping entity as a settler colony and dismantling its 'Siamese twins' — […] | By
(2026-04-15). The Green Party are finally supporting candidates smeared by Zionists. thecanary.co 
On 14 April 2026, the Telegraph's Tony Diver reported that the Green Party is supporting candidates who've been smeared as 'antisemites' by Zionists in the UK media. In the past, the Green Party would have shied away from responding to this. Even worse, they wouldn't have supported their candidates in the first place. In a […] | By
(2026-04-15). Vaccination in emergency settings: Joint Note from ICRC, IFRC and WHO. icrc.org ICRC and partners take action…
(2026-04-15). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-15). Two Railroads, One System: The Monopoly That Could Reshape America. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer At a moment when global instability is already rippling through supply chains, economies, and political systems, a quiet but potentially devastating shift is unfolding inside the backbone of the U.S. economy: its rail system. What may appear on the surface as a routine corporate merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is, in …
(2026-04-15). Malaysia Boosts Exports to Nigeria to $664m, up 20.7% in 2025. infobrics.org Malaysia's exports to Nigeria grew by 20.7 per cent in 2025, reaching $664 million, reflecting stronger bilateral trade ties between the two countries…
(2026-04-15). Why weight loss doesn't have to mean chicken, rice, and misery anymore. thecanary.co 
Every few months, a weight loss story captures attention online. Recently, it was a woman who reportedly lost around 10 stone in just six months. The story was framed around discipline, routine, and a dramatic transformation. The kind that inevitably sparks the same reaction: "How did she do it?" And more importantly: "Could I actually […] | By
(2026-04-15). Green Party call new immigration propaganda 'made up nonsense'. thecanary.co 
Far-right propaganda outlets are salivating over a new immigration report from an investment bank — that's mainly because it fearmongers about the Green Party, which has been surging in recent months and presenting a real challenge to Reform UK. Because the actual report isn't public, it can't face proper outside scrutiny. But as a Green […] | By
(2026-04-15). Making the case for action. icrc.org Reduction of weapons…
(2026-04-15). Caught in the Crackdown: As Arrests at Anti-ICE Protests Piled Up, Prosecutions Crumbled. scheerpost.com A.C. Thompson, for ProPublica and FRONTLINE, and Gabrielle Schonder, FRONTLINE Co-published with FRONTLINE A squad of federal agents moved in flinging flash-bang grenades — explosives designed to disorient — into a small home before storming inside. They'd come for Alejandro Orellana, a Marine Corps veteran and UPS employee accused of being a central figure in a secret confederacy …
(2026-04-15). US international military bases under threat after war in Iran and tensions in Greenland. infobrics.org US bases are anachronistic to the new international reality.
(2026-04-15). Exploring smart robots at Hainan consumer expo. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) kicks on April 14, 2026 in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. A variety of intelligent robots made a collective appearance at the venue.
(2026-04-15). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-15). Shandong investigates project after agricultural base found converted into hotel complex. ecns.cn Authorities in east China's Shandong Province have launched an investigation after a government-backed agricultural training project was found to have been largely converted into a hotel and leisure complex, CCTV News reported on Tuesday.
(2026-04-15). Taiwan pavilion debuts at 6th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan. ecns.cn A Taiwan-themed pavilion made its debut at the Sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which opened on Monday in the southern province of Hainan, marking the first time businesses from Taiwan have been presented in a dedicated exhibition area at the expo.
(2026-04-15). Chinese humanoid robots gain popularity among global partners: Polish expert. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots are becoming the "top choice" for global partners, thanks to their high availability, rapid technological progress, and competitive pricing, a Polish industry expert has said.
(2026-04-15). Africa's forests no longer help fight climate change, shift to net carbon source. nationofchange.org Data published in the journal Scientific Reports reveals that this "safety net" has diminished.
(2026-04-15). B-21 Raider Like You Have Never Seen It Before. twz.com 
A new image of aerial refueling trials gives us our first full overhead image of America's new stealth bomber and a glimpse at some very interesting features.
(2026-04-15). Beyond oil: global food crisis emerging from Hormuz — why Brazil and BRICS matter. infobrics.org The Iran war is triggering ripple effects far beyond energy prices. Global food systems, heavily dependent on fertilizers and shipping routes, are now under strain. Brazil, for one, faces heightened vulnerability despite its agricultural strength. BRICS itself is emerging as a potential critical geopolitical actor.
(2026-04-15). Hungary's new PM brings questions over special relationship with Israel. thecanary.co 
On 12 April, after 16 years, Hungary voted out far-right prime minister Viktor Orbán in favour of relative-newcomer Péter Magyar. The Canary has since covered the potential impacts on Orbán's authoritarian allies, including both Vladimir Putin and Nigel Farage. Our colleague Skwawkbox characterised both Orbán and Magyar thus: As the careful reader will have noted, both men […] | By
(2026-04-15). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-15). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-15). Daily Memo: 16th In-Custody ICE Death Reported as ICE Ramps Up Targeting in Los Angeles. lataco.com At least six people were taken today in Hollywood, Alhambra, Downtown LA, and Canoga Park. ICE agents were also spotted in San Diego and the Inland Empire over the weekend and on Monday.
(2026-04-15). Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson Among 1,000+ Signatories on Open Letter Opposing Paramount's Warner Buyout. portside.org Mark Ruffalo and Emma Thompson Among 1,000+ Signatories on Open Letter Opposing Paramount's Warner Buyout |
(2026-04-15). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-15). Two held for possession of 1000 units of abalone. sanews.gov.za Two held for possession of 1000 units of abalone | Two suspects have been arrested for the alleged possession of 1000 units of fresh abalone in the Tsitsikamma Marine Protected Area, which lies on the Western Cape and Eastern Cape border. | They were apprehended on Monday in the vicinity of the western side of the Bloukrans River, near the Clinton area, during a routine patrol conducted by rangers. | "During the patrol, rangers discovered several bags concealed underneath trees. Upon inspection, the bags were found to contain fresh abalone. | "The section ranger was immediately informed, and an observation post w…
(2026-04-15). US forces kill 4 people in latest strike on vessels in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
(2026-04-15). Tax Day Could Be Easy. They're Fighting To Make It Hard. levernews.com 
(2026-04-15). Solomon Islands PM challenges court order to face no-confidence vote within days. asiapacificreport.nz By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The Solomon Islands' Attorney-General is challenging a ruling by the Chief Justice in favour of a new coalition of political parties seeking to oust the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. In the High Court on Tuesday, Sir Albert Palmer ordered Manele to call Parliament within three days to face…
(2026-04-15). Is this the grand bargain that could end the Iran war? responsiblestatecraft.org Is a grand bargain in the air?One might not think so after Washington announced a
(2026-04-15). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-15). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.
(2026-04-15). The BRICS Country Has Increased Purchases of Seafood from Russia. infobrics.org In the first two months of 2026, the supply of Russian fish and seafood to China increased by 22 percent (year-on-year) in physical terms and amounted to 194,000 tons…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State: A Book Talk with Emmaia Gelman. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-15). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.
(2026-04-15). Explainer-Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact? al-monitor.com April 15 (Reuters) – The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.WHO IS FIGHTING?The war pits the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
(2026-04-15). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-15). The future of NDIS support depends on quality. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-15). Sunday 4/26: A socialist feminist speaks out for renewable energy. indybay.org 747 Polk Street @ Ellis, San Francisco | 7 blocks from Civic Center BART, on/near Muni #5, 19, 27, | 31, 38 and 49…
(2026-04-15). Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks in Beijing. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-15). US Senate Republicans block bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, voting continues. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 15 (Reuters) – A majority of the U.S. Senate backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the war until hostilities are authorized by Congress.As voting continued, the tally was 51-47 to block the war powers resolution, as almost all of Trump's fellow Republicans voted against it. (Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-15). Organise South West to rebuild grassroots power across the region. thecanary.co 
A new grassroots campaigning organisation, Organise South West, will officially launch online on 21 May. It aims to bring together trade unionists, community groups, and local activists to campaign on shared regional issues. These include public services, a just transition, and public ownership of water. The launch event will take place online. It's open to […] | By
(2026-04-15). A US Defence Analyst's Warning to Britain: 'I Watched Our Democracy Die. You're Next'. bylinetimes.com 
The United States is a competitive autocracy. The constitutional architecture that once sustained American democracy has become the very mechanism driving its decline: a rigged Supreme Court, an unamendable constitution, structural overrepresentation of rural conservative states, and a self-reinforcing feedback loop between oligarchs, the courts, and the ruling party. | Whenever I speak with Canadians or Europeans about what has gone wrong with the United States, there is always a mixture of sadness and hope — hope that America will come to its senses. When I try to explain why that hope is forlorn, ther…
(2026-04-15). Trump's NLRB rules against Henry Ford Genesys Hospital nurses as strike enters 8th month. wsws.org The struggle against the hospital's strike-breaking and refusal to address staffing issues requires a fight against management and the Teamsters union bureaucracy, which has isolated and diverted the fight into the dead end of appeals to the NLRB and the Democratic Party in Lansing.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Communities Not Cages: National Day of Action to Stop ICE Warehouse Detention. indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-15). China showcases drone innovation as Canton Fair adds new zones. ecns.cn China's Canton Fair has for the first time introduced dedicated exhibition zones for drones, highlighting the rapid development of the country's low-altitude economy and the growing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in global trade.
(2026-04-15). Reform UK Candidate Claimed COVID Was 'Pentagon-Led Plot' in Conspiracy Theory Journal. bylinetimes.com A Reform UK candidate is listed as the author of a conspiracy theory article which suggests the Covid pandemic was actually a conspiracy led by the US-military and global elites. | Writing in the Journal of 9/11 Studies in September last year, David Booth, who is standing for Nigel Farage's party in Croydon, refers to the Covid pandemic as a "staged event" that was designed by "powerful forces" to control the population. | "It is increasingly clear that the so-called Covid-19 pandemic was a staged event, designed to enable profound changes desired by powerful forces at the expense of majority populations aroun…
(2026-04-15). Apple Maps not featuring all of Lebanon is a 'colonial' act. thecanary.co 
Apple Maps has drawn condemnation over its satellite software displaying vast blank areas across Lebanon and missing most Lebanese settlements. Although apparently not a new feature, the discovery comes as Lebanon faces repeated Israeli bombings, ground invasions and an expanded genocidal assault on its civilian populations. Apple: 'rotten to its core' A viral X post […] | By
(2026-04-15). Uzbek chess grandmaster Sindarov sets up world title match with Gukesh. aljazeera.com Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ‚Å a round ‚Å to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.
(2026-04-15). South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador. aljazeera.com Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.
(2026-04-15). How the whistle shaped the laws of football. thecanary.co 
In its early days, football lacked the precise means of regulating the rhythm of the game as we know it today. Referees relied on direct voice signals or hand gestures, including raising their arms or waving handkerchiefs to try and communicate decisions to the players on the field. However, this method lacked clarity and consistency, leading […] | By
(2026-04-15). As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying. truthout.org FedEx and UPS — two private carriers positioned to capitalize on a weakened U.S. Postal Service — poured nearly $20 million into federal lobbying in 2025, an OpenSecrets analysis found. A series of events left USPS bracing for an uncertain future. First, its leader warned the agency could run out of cash by 2027, leaving it unable to pay employees or vendors. Amazon then announced it would… |
(2026-04-15). Afghan women fleeing Talbian denied protection as asylum approvals collapse. thecanary.co 
Afghan women fleeing one of the world's most extreme systems of gender persecution are being denied safe asylum in the UK. And this is undermining the UK's commitments on Women, Peace and Security, a new briefing warns. Published by Amnesty International UK and the Gender Action for Peace and Security network, the briefing finds that […] | By
(2026-04-15). KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing. scmp.com Taiwan's political pendulum is reversing. The government led by Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) William Lai Ching-te is increasingly discredited, not least for selling out the jewel of its semiconductor industry to the United States under pressure from President Donald Trump. | The Legislative Yuan is controlled by the opposition led by the Kuomintang (KMT). Party politics is now institutionalised into a sustained confrontation between the island's presidency and its legislature. Now, budgets…
(2026-04-15). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-15). World Cup orders surge in China's Yiwu as 2026 tournament approaches. ecns.cn As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, orders for tournament-related products are surging in Yiwu, a major global hub for small commodities in east China's Zhejiang Province.
(2026-04-15). Residents Say Musk's AI Supercomputer Is a 'Death Sentence' for Memphis Communities. capitalbnews.org 
The fight over who gets poisoned so Silicon Valley can train smarter chatbots has landed in federal court. The NAACP is suing Elon Musk's xAI for allegedly skirting permits and running gas turbines that are spewing formaldehyde and smog‚Äëforming pollution into Black communities already scoring failing grades for air quality. To keep its "Colossus" data …
(2026-04-15). Israel says France is a positive in Lebanon talks. haaretz.com Israeli ambassador criticized France's role in negotiations after first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades…
(2026-04-15). Why Americans Need to Get Much Angrier About Donald Trump. bylinetimes.com When I became a US citizen in 2022, I believed I was ready to fully embrace being an American. I only applied for citizenship when I felt I could swear the oath of allegiance, and genuinely mean every word. I felt lucky to have the chance to do this, without having to foreswear my British citizenship. The US and the UK were such historic close allies, with shared values and a similar outlook on the world, such that I would never be forced to choose loyalties between them. When I married my husband, there were lots of jokes about us consolidating "the special relationship." | Trump's slurs against Britain are p…
(2026-04-15). In Rural Mississippi, a Black Town Bets on New Homes to Build Wealth. capitalbnews.org 
JONESTOWN, Mississippi — Felisha Stevenson has lived her whole life in this all-Black town of 852 people where everybody knows everybody. "My family, my mom, my cousin, my uncles, we're just close," the 40-year-old said. "In the neighborhood that I stay in right now, my sister is next door. My uncle is across the street." …
(2026-04-15). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.
(2026-04-15). Malala Yousafzai in Philadelphia: Nobel laureate accepts WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award, gives a shoutout to the Eagles. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Malala Yousafzai was in Philadelphia on Tuesday night to accept WHYY's Lifelong Learning Award. More than 300 people came to see her be interviewed live onstage by Terry Gross, co-host of WHYY's Many conversations about
(2026-04-15). U.S. blockade of Iran ports dangerous, irresponsible: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. blockade is dangerous and irresponsible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to a query that the U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports.
(2026-04-15). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.
(2026-04-15). Israel, Lebanon start ambassador-level talks in U.S. ecns.cn Israel-Lebanon direct talks at the ambassador level are underway on Tuesday at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-15). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-15). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-15). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-15). Liverpool's Champions League campaign ends and Salah closes his Anfield chapter. thecanary.co 
English football has suffered one of its most devastating continental blows in recent years, following a series of consecutive Champions League eliminations. It began with four clubs being knocked out in the round of 16, culminating in Liverpool's exit in the quarter-finals, leaving Arsenal as the sole remaining English representative in the race to restore […] | By
(2026-04-15). 'Adolescence' star Amelie Pease fronts 'Dementia Doesn't Care' campaign. thecanary.co 
A moving new short film, Little Rock, comes out on 15 April. It highlights the impact on young families when a parent is diagnosed with young onset dementia. Little Rock stars Adolescence's Amelie Pease, Dune's Neil Bell and Kate Hampson (Happy Valley, Emmerdale). It tells the story of Lana (Pease), a teenager trying to navigate […] | By
(2026-04-15). Xi meets Russian FM in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations Could Point to Pattern of Misconduct In Congress. truthout.org Democratic Congressmember Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas resigned Tuesday. Both of them faced potential expulsion votes after they were accused of sexual misconduct involving former staffers. Swalwell's resignation came just days after CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle reported multiple allegations against him, including twice raping a former staffer. |
(2026-04-15). We Need 'More Muckrakers and Fewer Buck-Takers'. scheerpost.com Mickey Huff for Project Censored Fifty years ago, Carl Jensen founded Project Censored because he knew that journalism was the lifeblood of democracy. He argued that the news media, despite its increasingly corporate and commercial nature, can have a positive influence on the world, especially when it operates ethically and independently in the public interest. He encouraged …
(2026-04-15). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-15). Trump claims Iran war 'very close' to completion. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that the war against Iran is "very close" to completion.
(2026-04-15). Spain opposes 'new Cold War,' decoupling and severing of supply chains, says Spanish PM. ecns.cn Spain opposes a "new Cold War," decoupling and severing of supply chains, and supports Europe and China in enhancing communication, mutual understanding and cooperation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2026-04-15). Hungary: Orbán defeated — An autopsy of sixteen years of illiberalism. links.org.au 
Adam Novak analyses the structural dynamics of the Orbán regime and assesses the effects of his defeat on Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and European far-right parties.
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-15). Ivan Cepeda and the communists. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-15). Israel seeks Hezbollah disarmament, Lebanon calls for ceasefire in talks in U.S. ecns.cn Israel and Lebanon laid out different expectations on a peace deal during talks here on Tuesday, with Israel insisting on Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon calling for a ceasefire and concrete measures to ease the severe humanitarian crisis resulting from the ongoing conflict, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.
(2026-04-15). Taiwan students on mainland see KMT chairwoman's visit as sign of closer cross-Strait bonds. ecns.cn Taiwan students studying on the mainland said the recent visit by a delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun had sent a positive signal to both sides across the Taiwan Strait, highlighting shared ties and renewed prospects for closer engagement.
(2026-04-15). Living space and hinterland: The territorial architecture of Greater North America and its consequences for Our America. unitedworldint.com Critical minerals, pentagonal diplomacy, the Anglo-Saxon axis in the South Atlantic By Prof. Dr. Fernando Esteche "All the geography that matters north of the equator is ours. What lies south of the equator is your responsibility, in partnership with us and other Western nations." — Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, SOUTHCOM, Doral, Florida, March 30, …
(2026-04-15). Service sector powers China's new engine of economic growth. ecns.cn The recently concluded Qingming Festival holiday offered a vivid snapshot of the vitality of China's service sector.
(2026-04-15). German drones useless for real combat. infobrics.org German defense industry seems outdated.
(2026-04-15). Saudi Arabia pledges $3b additional support, extends $5b deposit: finance minister. tribune.com.pk 
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday pledged $3 billion in deposits, with disbursement expected in the coming week, and the existing $5 billion Saudi deposit will no longer be subject to the previous annual rollover arrangement but will instead be extended for a longer period, the Ministry of Finance said. | According to a press release, Finance Minister Aurangzeb made the announcement while speaking to the media in Washington, DC, on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026. | Read: IMF cuts growth forecast to 3.5% | Aurangzeb said this would help reinforce foreign exchange reserves a…
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-15). North West Treasury warns of false tender award messages. sanews.gov.za North West Treasury warns of false tender award messages | The North West Provincial Treasury has issued a warning about fraudulent communications currently circulating that falsely claim a tender has been awarded by the department. | According to the department, individuals and businesses are being contacted regarding the alleged awarding of a tender identified as "BID NWP002/25 for the supply and delivery of cleaning chemicals to the North West Provincial Government for a period of three years". | These messages reportedly originate from the Head of Department. However, the Provincial Treasury has categorically…
(2026-04-15). Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah amid Lebanon peace talks, Netanyahu says. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, April 15 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday the Israeli military continued to strike at Hezbollah and was about to overcome what he described as the militia's stronghold of Bint Jbeil, as pressure mounted for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.In a video statement, Netanyahu said he has instructed the military to continue reinforcing the security zone in southern Lebanon while at the same time negotiating a peace deal with Beirut.
(2026-04-15). The Cost of Debt in a Time of Overlapping Crises. cepr.net
(2026-04-15). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Hungary election winner Magyar goes to meet President Sulyok. ecns.cn
(2026-04-15). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Second ship breaks US' Hormuz siege: Trump's blockade unsuccessful Vs Iran & its allies? | China. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-15). 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
(2026-04-15). Judging Freedom: edition of 15 April 2026. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-15). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Health care in danger campaign by Bogota delegation wins Colombian prize. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-15). New trial begins over football legend Maradona's death. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-15). Mangaluru NRI Wins Dh25,000 in Dubai Draw as Birthday Luck Smiles. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-15). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-04-15). Rome halts Israel Military Pact, amid calls to cut Ties. juancole.com
(2026-04-15). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Turkey fumes at 'fake' UK report: Was Erdogan 'misquoted' or West already aware of new Mid-East war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-15). A brief interview yesterday afternoon with NewsX about Germany's Nazi chancellor Merz. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-15). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). French Ministers to Vote on Orcas' Fate. indybay.org
(2026-04-15). Iran's Petroyuan Tollbooth Inadvertently Put China In A Zugzwang. thealtworld.com
(2026-04-15). China is happy; Xi will give me a big fat hug; we are working together: Trump. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-15). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). Mangaluru: Student electrocuted while playing cricket, days ahead of SSLC results. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-15). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-15). The deaf, dumb and blind cult still dazzled by the nastiest, most naked 'emperor' ever. nationofchange.org How mortifying: one crude, ham-fisted con artist, swelled by arrogance, ignorance, and stupidity, is all it took to topple this "naked" beacon of democracy. Figure even worse with a Putin in charge.
(2026-04-15). Dal gas libico al GNL texano: il lungo suicidio strategico dell'Italia. strategic-culture.su L'Italia ha progressivamente demolito i propri vantaggi energetici, prima contribuendo alla destabilizzazione della Libia, poi recidendo il canale russo e infine subendo il trauma di Hormuz. Il risultato è un Paese energeticamente più dipendente e politicamente più subordinato. | Segue nostro L'Italia ha un problema energetico che non nasce certo oggi, ma che in queste settimane sta esplodendo con una chiarezza quasi brutale. Mentre i pr…
(2026-04-15). A word to J.D. Vance: witness the latest suppression of human rights and 'European values' in Belgium! A black stain on the record of Prime Minister Bart De Wever. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-15). 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.
(2026-04-14). The Iran War and the Collapse of the Traditional Concept of Power! unitedworldint.com How did the war shift from the stage of "how to win it" to the stage of "how to get out of it"? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The talks held in Islamabad under Pakistan's mediation were, in fact, less a ceasefire negotiation and more of a probing process in which both sides gauged each …
(2026-04-14). Gaza's premature babies and the parents they never knew. newarab.com 
In the corners of war, loss is not measured only in the number of the dead. It is measured in the invisible distances planted between bodies and hearts, in the space between a mother's arms and the child she was not allowed to hold. | This is the story of dozens of premature babies born at the most brutal moments of Israel's bombardment and Thirty-one-year-old Samer Lulu never imagined that the wait for his first child would become a journey of separation st…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela Welcomes Hundreds of Returning Citizens from US as Part of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreeme…
(2026-04-14). May Day Strong Movement Maps Plans At Nationwide Meeting. popularresistance.org With a month to go before mass marches and boycotts are planned nationwide, the May Day Strong movement for "No Work, No School, No Shopping" is accelerating. | Hundreds of organizations from coast to coast, including both big teachers unions—the Teachers/AFT and the National Education Association, the nation's largest union—signed up with the Labor for Democracy coalition. | So have National Nurses United (NNU), locals from AFSCME and the Communications Workers, Starbucks Workers United, Jobs With Justice, and United Service Workers West/SEIU. It represents custodians, building engineers, and securit…
(2026-04-14). Future No Kings Protests: Weeping and Resisting in Global Solidarity with Imperial Victims Worldwide. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My poembelow is intended as a sequel to an earlier poem Royalism in America, written in support of the No Kings protests of was a dramatic success as measured by turnout and public outrage directed at Trump's abusive de-democratizing policies in America. It gave scant attention to the toxic harm inflicted on worldwide …
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Hope Greens launch manifesto as they challenge for power in Lambeth. thecanary.co 
The Green Party in Lambeth says it has a plan for "hope, community and progress" after what it describes as "decades of austerity and neglect by Labour, Tories and Lib Dems". For the first time, the party is preparing for government in the borough. Various polling models show it within touching distance of displacing Labour […] | By
(2026-04-14). DR Congo: Aid, Movements Hindered in South Kivu Highlands. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hauts Plateaux taken from the village of Namesha in Fizi Territory, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, March 2026. | © 2026 Emmet Livingstone | (Nairobi) — Congolese armed forces and armed groups in the South Kivu highlands are interfering with aid delivery and preventing civilians from fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today.The United Nations Security Council, which will meet on Congo on April 15, 2026, should call on all warring parties to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery and safe passage of civilians, and cons…
(2026-04-14). When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org Climate change is causing prolonged drought and killing nectar-producing flowers, which then drives honeybees awayOriginally published on
(2026-04-14). Black Camp Offers Survival, Restoration, And Community Amid 2026 Chaos. newsone.com 
Source: Black Camp / blackcampaignschool.org | Black organizers and communities are no strangers to extremists and dealing with hostile state and federal governments. And Trump's latest Mad King impression has 2026 feeling less and less like a so-called democracy and more like a dystopian nightmare. | Even as institutions are fracturing and people are exhausted, people like veteran political strategist and organizer Jessica Byrd are building space for visioning new possibilities. In its second year, Black Camp provides a third space for people who are trying to do more than just survive the Trump apocalypse.
(2026-04-14). Michael Jackson's Hometown Welcomes Film Screening Before World. capitalbnews.org 
GARY, Indiana — After months of work, West Side Leadership Academy became the site of something rare: a movie premiere that felt like a homecoming. Monday night brought an exclusive early look at Michael, the upcoming biopic tracing Michael Jackson's rise, with a focus on his roots in Gary. In attendance were Michael's brothers Jackie …
(2026-04-14). SA strengthens intelligence coordination with National Centre for Intelligence Coordination. sanews.gov.za SA strengthens intelligence coordination with National Centre for Intelligence Coordination | By Dikeledi Molobela | Government has taken a significant step to bolster national security and intelligence integration with the official launch of the National Centre for Intelligence Coordination (NCIC), a move aimed at enhancing the country's ability to anticipate, detect and neutralise evolving threats. | Speaking at the official launch on Tuesday, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, underscored the strategic importance of the new centre, positioning it as the nerve centre of South Africa's intelligenc…
(2026-04-14). Japan's World War II Atrocities Are Still Haunting U.S.-Sino-Japanese Relations. covertactionmagazine.com [First of two-part series on the U.S. cover-up of Japanese war crimes during World War II] On September 3, 2025, the People's Republic of China held a commemorative military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese victory over Imperial Japan in the second Sino-Japanese War. The parade sparked outrage from Japan, inciting Tokyo's …
(2026-04-14). Lebanon, Israel begin first direct talks in more than 30 years under US mediation. tribune.com.pk 
Lebanon and Israel began the first round of direct diplomatic talks in more than 30 years on Tuesday under US mediation as Israel continues to pursue an offensive in southern Lebanon that it says targets Hezbollah. | Lebanese ambassador to the US, Nada Hamadeh, and Israeli ambassador Yechiel Leiter, represented their countries during the meeting at the State Department. | Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also doubles as US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Counsellor Michael Needham and US envoy to the UN Mike Waltz represented the Trump administration…
(2026-04-14). Pakistan's diplomatic gamble: How an unlikely peacemaker emerged. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Newly approved West Bank settlements to be built on private Palestinian land, map shows. haaretz.com Five of the settlements are planned for the northern West Bank, an area with no prior Israeli presence. Their location amid Palestinian villages is expected to require a significant military presence, which the IDF chief warned would stretch manpower…
(2026-04-14). Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated). twz.com 
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(2026-04-14). Missouri Town Votes Out Every City Council Member Who Approved Data Center. newsone.com 
Source: tiero / Getty | AI data centers have become a hot-button issue in cities across America, and for good reason. They don't create jobs, have negative environmental impacts, and result in dramatically higher electricity bills in certain areas. A Missouri town decided to show how serious they are about pushing back against data centers by voting out every city council member who approved a resolution to build a data center in their town. |
(2026-04-14). FCC ruling ends 68-year inheritance row. tribune.com.pk 
After 68 years, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has restored the inheritance rights of the heirs of a pre-deceased daughter, rectifying a longstanding legal wrong arising from an omission in revenue records. | A division bench of the FCC, headed by Chief Justice Ameenuddin Khan, resolved the decades-old dispute by restoring the inheritance rights of the legal heirs of Sardar Begum, who had been unlawfully deprived of their share for nearly 68 years due to a critical omission in the revenue record. | The court allowed an application for impleadment filed by the legal heirs of Sardar Begum, declaring them…
(2026-04-14). Trump Claims His Jesus Post Actually Depicted Him As A Doctor. Does He Think We're Stupid? newsone.com 
(2026-04-14). Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket. scmp.com A Parisian man could not believe his luck on Tuesday when he found out he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. | "How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie's auction house in the French capital.
(2026-04-14). Immigrant Support on SUNY Campus. mediasanctuary.org UAlbany Young Democratic Socialists of America are attempting to push the SUNY administration to step up and protect immigrants students on campus from the actions of the Trump administration and ICE. Moses Nagel spoke with Maceo Foster about what they are asking for and what actions they are taking to get it.
(2026-04-14). Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel. newarab.com 
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, but in recent weeks, it has criticised its Israel also fired warning shots last week at Ita…
(2026-04-14). Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed. twz.com 
(2026-04-14). This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens. grist.org 
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in Washington's Cascade mountains. Rodgers, a hydrologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, had traveled into the mountains that morning to sample snow. He had also brought along something unusual looking: a …
(2026-04-14). Reps Eric Swalwell And Tony Gonzales Resign From Congress. newsone.com 
(2026-04-14). The Big Idea: Guerrilla Theater. popularresistance.org Absurd, ridiculous fun. It's Abbie Hoffman throwing dollar bills onto the floor of the New York Stock Exchange to watch the scramble in 1967. It's the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army bouncing into "clownarchy" to protest the Iraq War in 2003, confusing authorities and inviting mockery of their repression. It's the Portland Frog Brigade wearing inflatables outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility to protest raids and deportations. It's creating irresistible images to cut through the spectacle of modern life.
(2026-04-14). Greeley Meatpackers Win Contract After Three-Week Strike. popularresistance.org United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 released a statement on April 12 reporting that meatpackers at the JBS beef processing plant in Greeley, Colorado, voted to ratify a tentative agreement covering nearly 3,800 workers. The contract runs through April 2028. | UFCW Local 7 members ratified the contract following JBS's return to the bargaining table, ending a three-week unfair labor practice (ULP) strike that began March 16. The ULP strike shut down the facility as an 80% immigrant workforce exercised their protected right to strike, refusing to be intimidated by the bosses and their ICE partners.