2026-04-12: Trump Seeks 'Peace' As Israel Expands Genocide To Lebanon
MUST SEE: Unbelievable on-site footage of Israel's intentional urban destruction in downtown Beirut AFTER the ceasefire was announced by Trump last week begins at about 22:00 minutes in.On April 8, about 20 hours after Donald Trump declared a 'ceasefire' in the Iran War, Israel bombed 100 sites in Lebanon, killing more than 350 martyrs in 10 minutes.
This constituted the largest one-day death toll in Lebanon since its civil war ended in 1990.
While in Beirut, Dimitri Lascaris inspected the sites of Israel's deadly attacks. In this report, he shares footage of what he saw and argues that Israel is now committing genocide in Gaza.
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-11). Israeli military kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say
An Israeli airstrike has hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in central Gaza early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics say.
(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). China to join Pakistan-hosted US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A Islamabad is hosting the talks amid continuing tension between Wa…
(2026-04-11). Israel is attacking Lebanon to sabotage the Iran ceasefire, but the media is hiding its true motivation. mondoweiss.net 
Israel moved quickly to sabotage the Iran ceasefire with air attacks on Lebanon, but the mainstream media refuses to report this as an attempt to torpedo the fragile talks.
(2026-04-11). US and Iran hold highest-level talks in decades in Pakistan. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). US-Iran peace talks: High-stakes US Iran discussion begins in Islamabad, Tehran in touch with Hezbollah | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Iranian negotiating team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, according to Iranian media, marking the beginning of a crucial diplomatic push to end the conflict. | Reports said the talks would move forward only if Washington agrees to Tehran's "preconditions." The delegation comprises top political, military, and economic figures, including the foreign minister, defence council secretary, central bank governor, and several lawmakers. | Key members of the delegation include: | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — Pa…
(2026-04-11). 'Ten minutes of terror' Lebanon death toll tops 300 from Israel's 'Black Wednesday'. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: As the US and Iran prepared to hold ceasefire talks in Pakistan today, Israel is continuing to bomb Lebanon. The death toll from Israel's massive attack on Wednesday topped 300. More than 1150 people were injured. In a span of 10 minutes, Israel struck 100 sites across Beirut, the Beqaa Valley…
(2026-04-11). Iran pays tribute to schoolchildren victims at truce talks. newarab.com 
In images shared on social media, Ghalibaf was seen looking at the photographs of some of the schoolchildren killed in the joint US-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the war in February. | The image of each child, along with…
(2026-04-11). understanding of U.S.-Iran talks to continue Sunday, Iranian media says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). MAGA, Israel-style: Netanyahu just hired his theorist-in-chief. haaretz.com Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have…
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). can have Anti-war protests across Israel amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com The police permit granted to protest organizers capped participation at 1,000 people as several thousands gathered, chanting, 'Occupying southern Lebanon is a recipe for disaster,' and, 'We won't have security here until we make peace'…
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
(2026-04-11). Gaza fibreglass homes aim to offer more 'dignity' for displaced. newarab.com 
In southern Gaza, aid workers are meticulously assembling fibreglass homes meant to shelter thousands of Palestinians still displaced Nearly two million people in Gaza are living in makeshift shelters, and the humanitarian situation remains dire, according to aid agencies. | The fibreglass units are designed to offer a modicum of relief ⚪ homes with slightly more comfort than a tent vulnerable to the coastal winds that hit Gaza. | Alessandro Markic,…
(2026-04-11). Israel kills seven people in Gaza in new attack targeting police. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed seven people on Saturday, the devastated territory's civil defence said, in the Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an Israeli drone had fired two missiles close to In addition to the seven dead, he said, several mo…
(2026-04-11). Breaking/watch: actionist takes hammer to US warplane in Irish airport. thecanary.co 
A direct action activist in Ireland has used a hammer to damage a US warplane on the tarmac in Shannon airport. While posturing as opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and US assistance for Israeli aggression, the Dublin government has allowed continued US use of Irish airports to supply Israel and attack peaceful nations. Just last […] | By
(2026-04-11). Gaza families mourn loved ones killed in overnight Israeli air strikes. aljazeera.com Families gather over bodies outside a Gaza hospital after overnight Israeli air strikes killed seven people.
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.
(2026-04-11). Iran moves to impose Strait of Hormuz fees under new law. newarab.com Ibrahim Azizi, head of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, said the draft law on "safe passage" through the strait stipulates that transit fees would be paid in Iranian rials. | "According to the draft law prepared by parli…
(2026-04-11). US warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance op. newarab.com 
Two US Navy warships have transited the The announcement – which marks the first such transit since the "Today, we began the process of establishing a new passage and we will s…
(2026-04-11). Watch: Hegseth says Hormuz is safe for transit except for Iranian missiles. thecanary.co 
What happens when you put a half-soaked (allegedly) TV presenter in charge of the military? Well, Trump's 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth is doing his best to show us. His latest nugget? Encouraging shipping companies to keep sailing through Iran's Strait of Hormuz despite its re-closure because the US and Israel won't stop slaughtering innocents. […] | By
(2026-04-11). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-11). US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds in Qatar: report. newarab.com 
The US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of "seriousness" in The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz", which is expected to be a key issue in the ta…
(2026-04-11). The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece of its energy infrastructure, took a direct strike. A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex. Iran said it was retaliating for attacks on its Lavan Island oil refinery …
(2026-04-11). The Iranians Probably Wished to Hell They Had Developed Nuclear Weapons! Just Ask the Russians, Chinese and North Koreans! covertactionmagazine.com Even when the U.S. and Israel fired missiles and dropped bombs on the home of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his wife and other members of his family, killing more than 40 members of the leadership of Iran, senior Iranian officials had maintained that Iran would never develop a nuclear bomb. The Omani Foreign Minister, …
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). Israel bombed an Iranian Synagogue on Passover: Has it become a Danger to Jews and Non-Jews Alike? juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A synagogue is bombed in the middle of Passover. This would be, prima facie, an antisemitic act. Few would argue otherwise—unless, of course, the bombing was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Many people conflate Jews with Israelis, and Judaism with Zionism. They cannot imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. | The synagogue in question is in Tehran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Jews have lived in Iran for over two millennia and are no less Iranian than Muslims, Christia…
(2026-04-11). Watch: Netanyahu threatens Spain — for being mean to IOF war criminals. thecanary.co 
Benjamin Netanyahu is never one to shy away from a show of petulant monstrousness. And that's on show again after Spanish PM dared to condemn Israel's illegal war on Iran and call for the EU to end its trade deal with the genocidal apartheid colony. Netanyahu is clearly short on ideas, even wheeling out again […] | By
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). New Zealand's Surveillance Relationship with Israel and Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing. covertactionmagazine.com At the March 4, 2026, Intelligence and Security Committee, Green Party national security and intelligence spokesperson Teanau Tuiono asked the heads of New Zealand's two primary spy agencies to clarify the country's intelligence relationship with Israel. "I've been thinking about…the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran,…and I wonder if you could provide us some clarity," said Tuiono. …
(2026-04-11). Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink? scmp.com Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? | We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity…
(2026-04-11). US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits. truthout.org Throughout their war on Iran, the U.S. and Israel broke many norms of military engagement, such as systematically targeting academic institutions in Iran. Universities became a major casualty, and explicit acknowledgements by Israeli leaders and some U.S. public figures clarified that these institutions were not collateral damage, but rather, intended targets. There are no definitive figures as to… |
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). John Kerry says Netanyahu lobbied for Iran strike for decades. newarab.com 
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Speaking with MS Now's Jen Psaki on her show The Briefing on Friday,
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Report: Iran still has thousands of missiles, launchers in underground sites, U.S. intelligence says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). Iran's supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds: report. newarab.com 
Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's compound in central Tehran and he suffered a significant injury to one or both legs, all three sources said. | The 56-year-old is nonetheless recovering from his wounds and remains mentally sharp, according to the peop…
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2026-04-11). Machete-wielding man killed by police in New York's Grand Central station. aljazeera.com Three elderly victims were wounded at the transit hub attack as authorities continue to investigate, police said.
(2026-04-11). Yet another paedophile convicted from the Labour-right production line. thecanary.co 
Yet another right-wing, friends-of-Israel paedophile has been convicted — the latest in the seemingly endless production line of Zionist Labour child rapists and abusers. Former Dudley councillor — and "attack dog" for arch-Zionist Luke Akehurst's 'Labour First' pressure group — Adrian Hughes has pleaded guilty to three charges of grooming children for sex. Hughes, who […] | By
(2026-04-11). Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins. geo.tv 
The site of a Russian air strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine April 11, 2026. — Reuters Temporary ceasefire is due to last for 32 hours.Kyiv warns it will respond if Russia violates it.UAE helps mediate exchange of prisoners, says Russian ministry.
(2026-04-11). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi parliament elects new president. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-11). Deal Under Pressure: What India Really Gains from the Trade Agreement with the US. fairobserver.com The recent India-US trade deal offers limited economic gains despite being presented as a diplomatic success. The agreement reduces reciprocal US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, but the material benefits appear modest when assessed against regional competitors. Negotiations unfolded under visible political pressure from Washington, a dynamic that many in New Delhi viewed as…
(2026-04-11). UN demands accountability for war crimes in Middle East. newarab.com 
UN agency chiefs on Saturday demanded an end to impunity for In a joint statement, the heads of multiple United Nations agencies said they were "alarmed by the sustained violations of the rules of war and international humanitarian law" in the region. | "Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected…
(2026-04-11). US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction. aljazeera.com Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.
(2026-04-11). 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%…
(2026-04-11). Leo to become first pope to visit Muslim Algeria. newarab.com 
Algeria is the first stop on an 11-day tour of four African nations, covering 18,000 kilometres and also taking in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23. | No other pontiff has visited Algeria, a North Afric…
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections. mronline.org 
The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country's eastern state of West Bengal.
(2026-04-11). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-11). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-11). Israeli spy firm Black Cube involved in Cyprus corruption probe. scmp.com A private spy firm founded by former members ‚Å of Israeli intelligence ‚Å has confirmed its involvement in ‚Å a sting operation targeting state officials and private interests in Cyprus, saying it wanted to expose corruption. | A senior aide to President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides resigned in January after a video posted online showed ‚Äåhim discussing investment projects in Cyprus.
(2026-04-11). Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years. newarab.com 
The north African country has struggled to recover from the chaos that erupted following It remains divided between a UN-r…
(2026-04-11). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Becoming the next Muhammad Ali or prime Mike Tyson ain't hard. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful Eric Swalwell under investigation. scmp.com The Manhattan ‚Å district attorney's office confirmed ‚Å on Saturday that it ‚Å is investigating sexual assault allegations against US congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the state. | The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday reported ‚Äåthat a woman who previously worked in Swalwell's district office accused him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters, one while she was employed by him in 2019 and another in 2024 after she had left his staff.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president. aljazeera.com New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
(2026-04-11). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.
(2026-04-11). FO Talks: Is America Building a $1.5 Trillion War Machine to Fight China? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Ben Freeman, co-author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home, discuss US President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. Their conversation moves beyond headline numbers to examine threat inflation, the power of defense contractors and the mounting…
(2026-04-11). Texas Counties Face DHS Subpoenas Seeking Voter Data Records. truthout.org At least three Texas counties this week either received or were told they would soon receive administrative subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The department is seeking detailed records about some individual voters, including their registration applications and voter history, though counties don't yet know which ones. The subpoenas appear to be linked to a series of… |
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV on Saturday called on world leaders to reject war as a means of settling their differences, urging peace.
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). A Palestinian family reported settler attacks — and ended up in jail. haaretz.com Almost every day, the Mizham family in the village of Jiljilyya are the victims of attacks by settlers — but when they summon Israeli security forces, they are the ones detained and sometimes beaten, while their assailants go free…
(2026-04-11). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.
(2026-04-11). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-11). Families gather to mourn victims of deadly shooting in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com Dozens of mourners in Afghanistan gathered to pray for victims of a shooting in Herat that killed at least 11 people.
(2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-11). Pope Leo says 'enough of war!' in fiery speech. newarab.com 
In one of his most passionate entreaties yet to end the "Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!
(2026-04-11). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). 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……
(2026-04-11). Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Returns From History-Making Mission to the Moon. capitalbnews.org 
On Friday night, the first Black man to travel around the moon piloted the Orion spacecraft that returned to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. In the hours leading up to Artemis II's high-speed return, there was a nervous excitement as the pilot Victor Glover Jr., Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina …
(2026-04-11). 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…
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). 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?
(2026-04-11). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-11). Mojtaba Khamenei sustained critical injuries, face disfigured, one leg lost but mentally sharp: Report. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly recovering from serious facial and leg injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at the start of the war, according to sources cited by Reuters. | The strike targeted the Supreme Leader's compound in central Tehran on February 28, the first day of the conflict involving the United States and Israel. Sources said Mojtaba Khamenei suffered severe injuries, including facial disfigurement and significant damage to one or both legs. Several of his family members, including his wife and in-laws, were reportedly killed in the same at…
(2026-04-11). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-11). UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition. geo.tv 
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 1, 2026.— Reuters/File Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-11). French police find naked boy, 9, locked in father's van since 2024. scmp.com A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. | Police were alerted by a neighbour to the "sounds of a child" coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz.
(2026-04-11). The Expiry of New START and the Signs of a Renewed Arms Race. moderndiplomacy.eu The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last bilateral arms control accord between the U.S. and Russia, expired on 5th February 2026. Many arms control advocates have described the treaty's expiration as a critical and potentially dangerous watershed moment in the two countries' relations, as well as for the existing international norms governing …
(2026-04-11). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-11). The Two Triads: An Emerging Post-American Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Sometime in the past twelve months, the Middle East's security architecture quietly stopped revolving around the United States. The shift has no single point of origin, but if one moment clarified it, it was the Israeli strike on Doha, an attack on the capital of a Gulf state hosting the largest American air base in …
(2026-04-11). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-11). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-11). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-11). Irish police chief denounces oil refinery blockade. newarab.com 
Illegal activity by fuel protesters is "endangering the state", Garda Commissioner Kelly told reporters the blockading of "critical national infrastructure such as fuel depots and refineries" had "resulted in fuel shortages that are directly impacting on emergency services such as hospitals, the ambulance service, and the fire service". | The protests began on Tuesday over spiralling petrol and diese…
(2026-04-11). In Memphis, Investors Benefit From AI Boom While the Public Bears Its Cost. truthout.org In Memphis, Tennessee, questions about AI data centers are rising nearly as quickly as their price tags. Recent reporting shows that Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI now has properties in Memphis appraised at roughly $3.4 billion, a staggering valuation that will shape how much the company contributes in property taxes and how local officials frame its economic impact. |
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-04-11). FBI flags 3700% surge in hate crimes against Sikh in a decade in US. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Hate crimes against Sikhs in the United States have surged dramatically over the past decade, rising by an estimated 3,700 per cent, according to preliminary data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation cited by Axios. Reported anti-Sikh incidents increased from just six cases in 2015 to 228 in 2025, reflecting a sharp escalation in targeted violence. | Although overall hate crime incidents in the US declined by 11 per cent in 2025 compared to the previous year, the broader trend remains upward, with total cases rising by around 88 per cent between 2015 and 2025. This suggests that while year-to-…
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-11). Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. scmp.com Britain's government said on Saturday it had ‚Å put on hold ‚Å its deal to cede sovereignty ‚Å of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British Diego Garcia airbase — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump. | British media reported that planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the ‚Äåislands to Mauritius, which needs the backing of Washington, would not be included in the government's next parliamentary agenda.
(2026-04-11). The winners of Farage's energy bill prize look oddly familiar… thecanary.co 
People on social media have noticed that the winners of Nigel Farage's energy bill prize are the same people pictured with the Reform leader at a Brexit party rally in 2019: Left: Nigel Farage and Robert Jenrick meet the winners of Reform UK's competition to have your energy paid for the whole year Right: Here […] | By
(2026-04-11). Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote. whyy.org Governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Lieutenant governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Jason Richey vs. John Ventre…
(2026-04-11). Over the moon: Artemis II astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip. scmp.com Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in Nasa's lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. | The crew of four arrived at Ellington Field near Nasa's Johnson Space Centre and Mission Control, flying in from San Diego where they splashed down just offshore the evening before.
(2026-04-11). We Need a Theory of Change That Recognizes the Democratic Establishment Has Been Doing It Wrong. progressivehub.net LES LEOPOLD | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-04-11). Socialists speak out against leaked Your Party 'purge' motion. thecanary.co 
As several Your Party (YP) members have reported, a leaked motion shows that YP have plans to pass a motion which will lead to the expulsion of socialist members. Or it does if it's real, anyway. We asked YP to confirm at 9: 00am on Saturday 11 April, and they still haven't got back to us. […] | By
(2026-04-11). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-11). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-11). 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…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-11). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-11). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-11). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-11). Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem. portside.org Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem |
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-11). Manufactured Savings: How Ember Turns Assumptions into Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Because once speculative outputs are presented as concrete savings, they begin to shape policy decisions, investment flows, and public expectations. And when those decisions are made on the basis of partial accounting and optimistic assumptions, the costs—unlike the modeled savings—have a way of becoming very real.
(2026-04-11). 'The Jewels of the Forest': Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania's 'migratory bird'. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| New Jersey flaunts the bright yellow goldfinch as its state bird. Delaware has its Blue Hen. | The red cardinal, the overachiever of all state birds, is claimed by Virginia and six other states. | And Pennsylvania? Well, it's the only U.S. state without a d…
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Hegemony with Chinese Characteristics. moderndiplomacy.eu As the war wages on in three different regions of the world, among many others that go unaccounted for, the political gaze is shifting to witness the response of the growing superpower, the People's Republic of China. While the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine crises have been going on for multiple years, early this year, a third …
(2026-04-11). Death toll of shooting in Afghanistan's Herat hits 11. newarab.com 
The death toll from a shooting in western Bullet marks were visible on a wall of the Sayed Mohammad Agha Shia shrine, an AFP journalist said, while bloodstains marked a blanket abandoned at the scene. | "Eleven people have been recorded dead and eight others wounded from Friday's incident, with the condition of two of the wounded reported as critical," Herat's information office said in a statement. | The update raises a toll of se…
(2026-04-11). Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With over 1,000 works of art spread across roughly 20,000 square feet in two of Philadelphia's major art museums, "A Nation of Artists" is a lot to take in. | Each iteration of the exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is substantial enough to be a destination show. As part of the United State's 250th anniversary, the two institutions have partnered to present one of the largest single exhibitions of American art, ever.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). Amnesty calls for funds for Sudan as war nears 3rd anniversary. newarab.com 
In a statement issued on Friday, Amnesty said that
(2026-04-11). CNN: China preparing to supply weapons to Iran, US says. newarab.com 
US intelligence indicates The network said there are indications that‚ÄØBeijing is working to route‚ÄØ the shipments‚ÄØ through third countries to‚ÄØ mask their origin. | The US State Depa…
(2026-04-11). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-11). The police are probing Reform's scandal-struck raffle. thecanary.co 
On 9 April, Reform UK announced the winner of their 'Free Energy Bill' prize draw. As we noted at the time, it seemed to be an excuse for Reform to make life a little easier for a family who appeared to have it quite easy already: Giving old wealthy people assistance while the rest of […] | By
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). Heartland Institute's 2026 Climate Conference Makes Global News. wattsupwiththat.com Speech by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, others, showed the world that climate realism on the rise…
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Lebanon's Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
(2026-04-11). Renouncing Israel save anti-Zionist U.S. Jews. haaretz.com Jews have long sought to endear themselves to non-Jews to save themselves. Today, some on the American Jewish left are going a step further — denying any connection to Zionism and the State of Israel | A response to Jewish Currents editor Arielle Angel…
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-11). The Green Party has hit 225,000 members. thecanary.co 
Taking place on Thursday 7 May, the 2026 local elections are fast approaching. If you're an outsider party looking to do well, this is the moment when you want the maximum momentum. As such, it's good news for the Green Party that they just hit a brand new milestone: Victory rally in Margate this evening […] | By
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-11). Sudanese man charged in UK over migrant deaths. newarab.com 
A Sudanese man arrested Friday in southeast Alnour Mohamed Ali is accused of "endangering life," Britain's National Crime Agency said. | Two men and two women died Thursday trying to board a small boat taking dozens of other people from France to England. Ali, 27, is alleged to have piloted the vessel. | The NCA said he was detained early Friday at a migrant processing centre in Kent. | The northern French coast is t…
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-11). Georgia's Betrayal: Why the West Won't Show Up. moderndiplomacy.eu From its independence in 1991 until circa 2020, Georgia has maintained a healthy democracy with a vibrant civil society. It has also been eager to join western institutions such as the EU and NATO, embedding such aspirations in its constitution. In 2023, the EU accepted to it becoming a candidate for membership. Its ruling party, …
(2026-04-11). Oil companies accused of massive accounting fraud in New Mexico. grist.org 
Oil companies ExxonMobil, Empire Petroleum, and their subsidiaries engaged in accounting fraud that could cost the state nearly $200 million, a The case stems from the sale of several hundred old wells from ExxonMobil subsidiary XTO Energy to Empire Petroleum subsidiary Empire New Mexico in 2021. The suit alleges the f…
(2026-04-11). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-11). Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
(2026-04-11). The Friends of Viktor Orbán. portside.org The Friends of Viktor Orbán |
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). No, BBC, Disaster Losses Can't Be Tied to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting trillion-dollar model outputs as settled economic fact is bad journalism and the BBC should be ashamed for presenting such easily falsified rubbish as fact. That's the true disaster here.
(2026-04-11). Delaware lawmakers move to codify budget advisory council after governor removes member for appearing to question his staff. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Top state legislators have proposed legislation to codify Delaware's budget advisory council just weeks after Gov. Matt Meyer controversially removed one of its members after he publicly questioned data presented by administration officials. | The bipartisan bill would formally establish the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council, which was created in 1977 by executive order under then-Gov. Pete du Pont. DEFAC has continued to operate under executive orders issued…
(2026-04-11). Hastie's break with neoliberalism puts business on notice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). The UN's New AI Panel: This Parade Is Going to Need a Big Shovel. fairobserver.com Imagine you're standing on Main Street, watching a parade of dazzling technology march by — robots, smart assistants, self-driving cars. It's the AI parade. But behind the spectacle, a dispassionate figure looms: artificial general intelligence (AGI). Yes, even its name brings an added "gee" to the parade. That's because parents and kids alike sense that it…
(2026-04-11). As Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare, Advocate Says Insurers' 'Stranglehold' Is Moving US in 'Opposite Direction'. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director …
(2026-04-11). Daily Memo: ICE Keeps Targeting People at Rancho Cucamonga Court. lataco.com Meanwhile in Crescenta Valley, a car chase by ICE ended with the driver fleeing on foot after colliding with a pole near a 210 freeway on-ramp.
(2026-04-11). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-11). Trump is promising to pardon his loyal stooges. thecanary.co 
From time to time, people question why a person would put their neck on the line for Donald Trump. The answer to that is obvious (at least when he's the president); it's because he can literally pardon people of their crimes: BREAKING WSJ: Trump has repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israeli prison authorities are blocking hundreds of solidarity postcards being sent to female Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net 
A global campaign led by churches and an Islamic center across 15 U.S. states is sending hundreds of solidarity postcards to female Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, but Israeli prison authorities are blocking them from being delivered.
(2026-04-11). Kensington council 'can't find address' to fine Mandelson for public peeing. thecanary.co 
Kensington and Chelsea council in London has said it "just can't find an address" to issue disgraced former minister and senior Starmer adviser Peter Mandelson with a fine for public urination. Right. Mandelson was photographed peeing in the street after a "late night visit to the home of former Conservative chancellor George Osborne". There's no […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in raid on West Bank village. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of "He was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in a critical condition" and later succumbed to hi…
(2026-04-11). You killed a journalist. Why did you Photoshop him wearing a Hezbollah uniform? an. haaretz.com On the line with Lt. Col. Shoshani, the IDF's international spokesperson…
(2026-04-11). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-11). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-11). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-11). Demolition begins after deadly Grays Ferry parking garage collapse. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Demolition began early Saturday morning on a parking garage under construction that During a news conference Friday night, city officials outlined progress made throughout the day that led to approval for demolition. | "Philadelphia to be…
(2026-04-11). Trump Admin Seeks Sweeping Access to Federal Workers' Health Records. truthout.org The Trump administration is quietly seeking unprecedented access to medical records for millions of federal workers and retirees, and their families. A brief notice from the Office of Personnel Management could dramatically change which personally identifiable medical information the agency obtains, giving it the power to see prescriptions employees had filled or what treatment they sought… |
(2026-04-11). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
(2026-04-11). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback, then calls out Joshua. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous points decision as he makes his heavyweight comeback.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Canada mulls major overhaul of Express Entry, likely to scrap key immigration streams. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a move that could affect thousands of Punjabis seeking to settle in Canada, the Canadian government has proposed replacing three existing economic immigration streams under Express Entry with a single, unified pathway. | According to the Forward Regulatory Plan 2026—2028 released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on April 8, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program will be repealed and merged into a new "federal high-skilled immigration class." | The plan aims to simplify the Express Entry system, introduced in 2015, a…
(2026-04-11). As Israel eyes executions, Canada targets Palestine solidarity. mronline.org 
Ottawa's actions at home contradict its criticism of Israel's death penalty law.
(2026-04-11). London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban. geo.tv 
Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.— ReutersPolice said on Saturday they had arrested…
(2026-04-11). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-11). Writer threatened for covering Reform donor's conviction. thecanary.co 
Ben Delo is a donor to Reform UK. He's also a convicted criminal (since pardoned), who plead guilty to "bank secrecy act violations". And we possibly wouldn't have been reporting on any of this if not for the fact that his lawyers tried to bully writer James Wilson: Significant. Lawyers for Reform UK donor Ben […] | By
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah. longwarjournal.org Efforts described by Iran-backed Iraqi militias as humanitarian campaigns increasingly show signs of serving as a parallel financial pipeline that also fuels Iran's current war effort and regional proxy network. Across Iraq, groups aligned with Tehran are mobilizing donation drives framed as a religious obligation and in wartime solidarity.
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). War on cash gets the nod after Cash-led Coalition backflip. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). U.S. Navy Destroyer Equipped With New Launcher For Unknown Weapons. twz.com 
A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for
(2026-04-11). Tariff Refunds Flow to Companies as Consumers Keep Footing the Bill. truthout.org When Eileen Nusselt and Gio Cox got married earlier this year, they skipped the traditional registry and asked their guests to donate to a home renovation fund. Yet as tariffs have pushed up the price of materials like lumber and paint, that money isn't going as far as they expected. "We're having to cut off projects that we really want to do," said Cox, who lives with his wife in Charleston… |
(2026-04-11). Police arrest protesters opposing Palestine Action ban in London. newarab.com 
The According to organising group Included in the…
(2026-04-11). Lough Neagh pollution resurfaces as new factory farm looms. thecanary.co 
A user of the Bloomin' Algae app has reported the year's first sighting of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh, a reminder that the pollution crisis on the water body is not yet averted. The app is used for: …reporting the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. The app helps speed up public health warnings about […] | By
(2026-04-11). Russia and Ukraine begin 32-hour ceasefire for Orthodox Easter. scmp.com A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond "immediately" if Russia violated it. | Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the ceasefire on Thursday to coincide with Orthodox Easter, more than a week after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first made the proposal. | Both sides have agreed to observe it.
(2026-04-11). Israel blows up building in Tulkarm as settler rampage continues. newarab.com 
Witnesses reported plumes of smoke rising over the camp following the explosion, amid an ongoing Israeli offensive on the Tulkarm, Nur Shams and Jenin camps that has lasted for more than a year, involving raids, demolitions and a tight siege. | The Palestinian new…
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). Greens smash Reform despite Labour claim only they could win by-election. thecanary.co 
Labour keeps telling voters some variation of the following: Only we can beat Reform! The problem is they keep proving themselves wrong — most recently in a Kent County Council by-election: These people are genuinely addicted to lying. Labour have deployed this "only Labour can beat Reform" line in 3 legislative by-elections, and… ‚û°Ô∏è Reform […] | By
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village. aljazeera.com The raid comes just days after Israel approved 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank.
(2026-04-11). Miliband blamed as OpenAI pulls out of £31bn investment plans over high energy costs in huge blow to Labour's bid to make Britain an 'AI superpower'. wattsupwiththat.com The California-based firm pointed to high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty for its decision to pause its Stargate UK project.
(2026-04-11). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-11). Tyson Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates from the main card, as Fury beat Makhmudov in London.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan. globalvoices.org 
Is the Azerbaijani government prepping citizens to accept an Aliyev family dynasty?Global Voices The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and family members visited Shusha city. Image from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
(2026-04-11). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-11). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-11). The Philippines Is One Of Russia's Most Surprising Partners. thealtworld.com Casual observers might have expected that Russia would keep China's adversaries at arm's length. | It's no secret that Russia has been prioritizing engagement with the Global South since the start of its
(2026-04-11). Israel lashes out at South Korean leader over Palestine posts. newarab.com 
Israel has decried the president for amplifying what it claimed was social media "disinformation". | The South Korean leader aroused the anger of Israel's foreign ministry this week with his comment…
(2026-04-11). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Iran's Collective Trauma: The Psychological Aftermath of Repression and Violence. fairobserver.com
(2026-04-11). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Matt Ridley thinks the Climate Parrot is almost dead. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Mangaluru Gets Ready for Drone Age with New DGCA-Approved Academy. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-11). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 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
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Meet the Puerto Rican Art Collective Bringing Chaos and Puppetry to the Masses. scheerpost.com Twin brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro are the duo behind Poncili Creación, whose otherworldly puppets travel internationally to party with your inner child Ayi for Prism A Miami Art Week audience watched wide-eyed in December as a pair of towering, handmade puppets wobbled and lurched through Locust Projects as improvised music engulfed the space. …
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Illegal UK weapons shipment intercepted in Belgian airport bound for Israel. thecanary.co 
After the farce of the Starmer government's fake and short-lived 'ban' on arms sales to Israel, illegal weapons destined for Israel have fallen foul of an NGO's efforts. A disguised cargo of weapons and military spare parts en route from the UK has been seized at Liège airport in Belgium. An operation by an NGO […] | By
(2026-04-11). Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears. aljazeera.com Barcelona clinch derby with 4-1 win against cross-city rivals Espanyol to move 9 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.