ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Iran stresses dialogue, criticizes Washington's 'double standards' in negotiations. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Iran has always welcomed resolving issues through dialogue and agreement and will continue to do so.

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-23). Gaza's Informal Digital Economy and Resilience. juancole.com The telecommu…

newarab (2026-04-23). Gaza: Children among five killed in Israeli strike in Beit Lahia. newarab.com Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a Gaza remains gripped by daily violence despite a 10 October ceasefire, as the Israeli military has been carrying out violations in the form of strikes, gunfire, and deliberate home demolitions. | "Five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of civilians near Al-Qassa…

Staff (2026-04-23). Palestinian reports: Five killed, including three children, in Israeli strike in northern Gaza. haaretz.com

nosihle (2026-04-23). Structural reforms boost investor confidence. sanews.gov.za Structural reforms boost investor confidence | Despite a challenging global economic environment, strong and sustained progress in implementing growth-enhancing structural reforms has strengthened policy credibility and positioned South Africa to attract higher levels of investment. | This is according to the Phase II of Operation Vulindlela progress report for the fourth quarter of 2025/26, which sets out key milestones achieved between January and March 2026 across the seven reform focus areas. | The reforms currently underway aim to reduce input costs, improve competitiveness, and create opportunities for pri…

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-23). Bangladesh: 4 Arrested for 'Insulting' Government. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Social media apps on a mobile phone. | © 2018 AP Photo | (London) — The arrest of at least four people in Bangladesh for posting social media content supposedly critical of the new government is an alarming continuation of the previous government's repressive practices, Human Rights Watch said today. Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government should live up to its promises on freedom of expression, end the misuse of existing laws to silence dissent, and amend or replace legislation to remove provisions that are open to abuse. Prime Minister Rahman took off…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China marks navy's 77th anniversary amid growing role in safeguarding peace. ecns.cn China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of its navy, whose presence and increasing strength have become a significant force in maintaining regional and global stability.

Eldar Mamedov (2026-04-23). The EU still has no guts when it comes to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In a sign of mounting pressure on European leaders over Israel's violence in occupied Palestinian territories and beyond, more than a million EU citizens have

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Mahan Air to resume flights between Iran, China. ecns.cn Iranian carrier Mahan Air announced that it will gradually resume passenger flight services between Iran and China starting next Sunday.

Bloomberg (2026-04-23). Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House. scmp.com The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico is escalating tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement. | At a news conference, Sheinbaum said Mexican security officials involved in the operation were never told about the presence of foreigners, which she described as a clear breach of security protocols. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that the two US nationals worked…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). UN envoy meets Houthis to push Yemen peace efforts, calls for detainee release. ecns.cn SANAA, April 22 ⚪ UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg said Wednesday that he discussed with the Houthi group ways to advance the UN mediation process and efforts to move forward negotiations on the release of detainees.

| Reuters | (2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in ‌another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). In Numbers: Global tourists praise safety in China travel boom. ecns.cn The safety and convenience of traveling in China have become widely discussed topics on overseas social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Women's water polo debuts at 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya. ecns.cn Kazakhstan defeated Thailand 3-2 during the water polo women's round-robin final match at the 6th Asian Beach Games, which marks the sport's debut at the event.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China identifies new lunar mineral, matching U.S. total. ecns.cn A lunar mineral discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th lunar mineral identified globally, according to media reports.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-23). Heartland Institute Climate Experts Comment on Earth Day. wattsupwiththat.com "Earth Day today feels increasingly detached from the kind of environmental problems that gave rise to it in 1970. Back then, the issues were obvious and immediate — urban smog, polluted rivers, toxic industrial discharge — and they were addressed with equally direct solutions.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China makes major strides in fight against desertification, shares lessons with world. ecns.cn Along the southeastern edge of China's Tengger Desert, workers were pressing bundles of straw rope into the sand in a grid pattern, like a giant checkerboard holding the dunes in place.

geo.tv (2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, say sources. geo.tv US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPhelan clashed with Hegseth, other military leaders.Hegseth has fired top officials from across the…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). WHO Europe calls for stronger influenza vaccination efforts across region. ecns.cn OSLO, April 22 ⚪ The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europeon Wednesday called for stronger efforts to improve access to influenza vaccines and boost uptake among at-risk groups across Europe.

WSWS (2026-04-23). The US witch-hunt against Chinese scientists and the death of Danhao Wang. wsws.org Danhao Wang's death is the direct consequence of a systematic government- and university-sponsored political operation targeting young Chinese researchers. This xenophobic purge, deeply intertwined with the capitalist military-industrial complex, is part of the broader attack on the democratic rights of all immigrants, students and working people.

WSWS (2026-04-23). US ramps up boat strikes in Latin American waters amid mounting proof that victims are fishermen. wsws.org Escalating US military strikes targeting fishermen under the pretext of a "war on drugs" are driven by a broader agenda of imperialist domination.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Growing number of potential flashpoints in global financial system. wsws.org As the US war on Iran continues, the global financial system is increasingly coming to resemble a minefield.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). CATL says new batteries cut charging time, extend EV range. ecns.cn Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) said it has developed a new generation of electric vehicle batteries designed to reduce charging times and extend driving range.

NEOB (2026-04-23). Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion. sanews.gov.za Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion | Eskom says its Group Investigations and Security Department investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts is in its final stages of completion. | This after reports that diesel supplier contracts at the power utility had been allegedly riddled with corruption and irregular contract management. | "As part of its ongoing governance, risk and assurance processes, Eskom…launched an investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts. | "Eskom ca…

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-23). Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. | © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Japan's moves on Yasukuni Shrine blatantly provoke international justice: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine constitute a blatant provocation against international justice and an affront to human conscience, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding China is strongly indignant over and deplores such practices.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Trump says 'no time frame' for ending war, Iran opposes maritime blockades. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is "no time frame" for ending the war with Iran, while Iran's parliamentary speaker insisted that a full ceasefire depends on the lifting of maritime blockades.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Authorities expose 10 ecological violation cases, urge stricter enforcement. ecns.cn Chinas natural resources and forestry authorities on Thursday unveiled 10 typical cases of ecological violations identified in the first quarter of this year.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China rolls out guideline to build youth-friendly cities. ecns.cn China has rolled out a new guideline to deepen the development of youth-friendly cities, aiming to systematically optimize an environment in which young people can"enter, stay, live comfortably and succeed in their careers".

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 22 ⚪ The UN General Assemblyconcluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Florida's assembly line of death: The execution of Chadwick Willacy and the political machinery behind America's killing season. wsws.org Willacy was the eighth person executed this year in the US and the fifth in Florida, the latest casualty of an accelerating machinery of death overseen by Governor Ron DeSantis.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Endangered saker falcon spotted in Xinjiang's Barluk Mountains. ecns.cn A saker falcon was spotted and recorded in early April at the rocky cliffs of the Barluk Mountains in Tuoli county of Tacheng prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war. aljazeera.com Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China reports steady farm output, rural income growth in Q1. ecns.cn The number of newborn piglets last month declined year-over-year for the first time in 17 months, gradually improving the supply-demand balance and stabilizing prices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.

Ryan Black (2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day. aljazeera.com Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China issues guideline to boost energy conservation, carbon reduction. ecns.cn China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). 2 dead, 19 hospitalized after chemical leak at U.S. West Virginia plant. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 22 ⚪ At least two people were killed and 19 others sent to hospital on Wednesday after a chemical leak occurred at a silver catalyst manufacturing plant in the U.S.state of West Virginia, local authorities said.

editor (2026-04-23). Wind and solar focus threaten America's and South Africa's economy. onlineopinion.com.au All countries urgently need more reliable, affordable electricity to create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve lives. South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to electricity.

Bloomberg (2026-04-23). UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews. scmp.com The race to become the next leader of the United Nations moved into a higher gear with the four declared candidates facing hours of questions over two days. Top among them: can the UN be made effective again? | Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, struck a downbeat note about the global body's future during his interview replace Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University? wsws.org The Harvard Corporation consists of a virtual Who's Who of America's corporate-financial oligarchy.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). SpaceX reaches deal with AI startup Cursor. ecns.cn Cursor CEO Michael Truell said on social media that he looks forward to partnering with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer, calling the partnership"a meaningful step"toward building more advanced AI-assisted programming systems.

Jack Khoury (2026-04-23). For the second year in a row, Nakba Day march canceled due to Israel Police limits. haaretz.com Organizers say they had no choice after police demanded they limit the march to 1,000 people and bar Palestinian flags. Instead, a panel on the Nakba was broadcast on Zoom…

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China rolls out youth-focused urban policy to expand housing, childcare support for young people. ecns.cn China has issued a new policy requiring cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, covering housing, healthcare, education and public services, to better support young people and families across the country.

newarab (2026-04-23). UK, France agree to three-year deal to stop migrant crossings. newarab.com Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement Britain will meanwhile provide up to 766 million euros ($89…

aljazeera (2026-04-23). Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). China sees higher grain output, stable prices in 2026: official report. ecns.cn China expects grain output to rise in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable, according to an official agricultural outlook report covering the next decade.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-23). Resourceful Earth Day: Fred Smith on Julian Simon. wattsupwiththat.com "The problems of famine, overpopulation, poverty, and disease are resolvable. In fact, they have been resolved in the United States and other places where human ingenuity is free to solve them."

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Tesla reports higher Q1 revenue, profit. ecns.cn S.electric vehicle maker Tesla on Wednesday reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 16 percent year on year to 22.4 billion U.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation. ecns.cn Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group are in talks to invest in artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the discussions.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Russia hopes U.S. envoys' visits on Ukraine settlement to continue: Kremlin. ecns.cn Russia hopes that visits by U.S. representatives related to a Ukraine settlement will continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.

newarab (2026-04-23). Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.

Sylvia Ma (2026-04-23). Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says. scmp.com Daniel Gros is the director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as an adviser to the European Parliament, collaborated with the European Commission as economic adviser to the Delors Committee, which developed plans for the euro, and worked at the International Monetary Fund. | In this interview, Gros examines the structural tensions shaping EU-China economic ties, draws lessons from the euro's experience to analyse the yuan's…

Juan Cole (2026-04-23). Iran Seizes Ships, closes Hormuz until US lifts Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The naval branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps

editor (2026-04-23). Putting the calamity makers in charge: Anthropic and Claude Mythos preview. onlineopinion.com.au AI firms warn of catastrophic risk while racing to build it. Anthropic's latest model exposes that contradiction in full.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Australia: Two workers killed on the job in Brisbane in three days. wsws.org These terrible deaths point to a rising toll due to unsafe conditions and increased rates of exploitation in Australia and internationally.

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Scientists create largest-ever cosmological simulation, opening new window into universe. ecns.cn A Chinese-led international team has released the largest-ever cosmological simulation, named "HyperMillennium," offering scientists a powerful digital tool to explore cosmic evolution.

Ryan Black (2026-04-23). Trump's Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here. progressivehub.net RACHEL LITCHMAN | THE PROGRESSIVE…

WSWS (2026-04-23). "This is gaslighting. A deception" : Los Angeles school workers denounce union-backed sellout contracts. wsws.org A WSWS analysis of comments on union social media found roughly two-thirds of UTLA comments and a majority of SEIU 99 comments were against the contracts.

NEOB (2026-04-23). Condolences for respected jurist. sanews.gov.za Condolences for respected jurist | Constitutional Court Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has, on behalf of the South African Judiciary, expressed sadness at the passing of retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie. | Jappie died on Wednesday at the age of 70, following a short illness. | "His passing is a great loss to the Judiciary and the legal profession. He will be remembered for his dedicated service, principled leadership, and lasting contribution to the administration of justice in South Africa," the Office of the Chief Justice said in a statement. | The retired judge was appointed to the bench in 1998 in post…

A a (2026-04-23). The Bear unbound: Russia's warning, NATO promises and the dangerous complacency of the West. strategic-culture.su

Lee Schlenker (2026-04-23). Despite Trump's threats, a US-Cuba deal is taking shape. responsiblestatecraft.org

ecns.cn (2026-04-23). Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight: local authorities. ecns.cn

Fatih Kocaibiş (2026-04-23). A fake threat exposes a very real crisis between Turkey and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org

Staff (2026-04-23). Una firma por la paz, y por el sagrado deber de defender la Patria. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del CCPCC y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participó este miércoles en el acto realizado en la sede de la organización partidista para respaldar el movimiento "Mi Firma por la Patria", que se ha convertido en un llamado a cada cubano, ante la amenaza imperial.

Staff (2026-04-23). Washington responde a la incautación de dos buques por el ejército iraní. cubadebate.cu La Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán publicó este miércoles imágenes que muestran la incautación de dos buques portacontenedores en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según las autoridades del país persa, la detención de los buques MSC-Francesca y Epaminodes por incumplir las condiciones de seguridad.

Staff (2026-04-23). Pocos "Vientos de Cuaresma" cubadebate.cu En ocasiones se han emitido alertas para la navegación y actividades marítimas en ese periodo, no solo ante la presencia pronosticada de fenómenos peligrosos. Los vientos del Sur persistentes en estos mess, aunque en sí no constituyen un fenómeno meteorológico peligroso, sí pueden poner en riesgo sobre todo a aquellos que realizan actividades marítimas mar afuera.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation. ecns.cn A meeting was recently held in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.

WSWS (2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.

HG (2026-04-22). Why does a defaced statue of Jesus get more sympathy than murdered Black and Brown people? thecanary.co A statue of Jesus, which the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) destroyed in Southern Lebanon, has received far more sympathy than the thousands of Black and Brown people whom Israel has murdered. Destruction of Jesus statue should serve as moral wake-up call for IDF, Israel t.co/WEBKWclH6I — The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) April 20, 2026 A […] | By

al-monitor (2026-04-22). Israeli strikes wound journalist, trap another under rubble in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT, April 22 (Reuters) – Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon wounded one journalist and left another trapped under rubble on Wednesday with rescuers temporarily blocked from reaching her by ongoing Israeli fire, Lebanon's health ministry, a senior military official and press advocates said.Israel's military said in a statement it had received reports that two journalists were injured as a result of its strikes, and denied it was preventing rescue teams from reaching the area.

newarab (2026-04-22). How Israel used aid to advance its aims in south Lebanon. newarab.com Lebanon border village has raised questions over the relationship between Israel and the organisation behind the shipment, following an investigation by The New Arab. | The aid was dropped into the Christian-majority village of Rmeish in Bint Jbeil district by an organisation called Samaritan's Purse, in The move appeared aimed at managing the siege imposed on

Staff (2026-04-22). Headlines for April 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire But Maintains Blockade as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires on Israeli Forces, Israeli Army Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Settler Attack, NYT: Two Senior Hamas Officials Say Group Could Give Up Some Weapons Belonging to Police Force, Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges, CIA Agents Among U.S. Officials Killed in Mexico Car Crash, Prompting Probe into Covert Operations, Indigenous Communities and Environmental Activists Vow to Fight Mexican President Sheinbaum's Rever…

Zack Linly (2026-04-22). Donald Trump, Who Depicted Himself As Jesus, Read A Verse During A Marathon Bible Reading Event. newsone.com Source: Donald Trump / Truth Social | It has been just over a week since President Donald Trump

Martha Rios (2026-04-22). Díaz-Canel a OperaMundi: Bloqueo de EEUU es un castigo colectivo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos como un castigo colectivo contra el pueblo de la isla, y subrayó la importancia que mantiene hoy la solidaridad internacional para hacerle frente. | En entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman, transmitida la noche de este martes en una emisión especial del programa 20 Minutos de Opera Mundi, el mandatario calificó la política estadounidense como "una política criminal, realmente genocida", cuyas consecuencias impactan tanto en l…

Sidra Shaukat (2026-04-22). Blockading the Strait of Hormuz. fpif.org At its narrowest point, the Strait of Hormuz is barely 33 kilometers. Because of its location in the middle of the oil-rich Middle East, the strait can disrupt global energy flow and halt economies. | After the United States and Israel launched joint strikes against Iran on February 28, Iran retaliated by effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz in March. This move resulted in a nightmare for states heavily dependent on the Gulf States' oil and gas. What began as a targeted military campaign to change the Iranian regime and neutralize its nuclear and missile program turned into one of the most severe energy se…

Editor (2026-04-22). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? scheerpost.com Fariba Amini Informed Comment Interview of Dr. Mehran Mostafavi by Fariba Amini In a resolution against nuclear war initiated by philosopher Bertrand Russell and endorsed by Albert Einstein just a week before his death, they wrote: "We appeal, as human beings, to human beings, remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you do so, …

newarab (2026-04-22). Iran hangs former nuclear employee on spying charges: NGOs. newarab.com Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convicts in an accelerating trend that has alarmed rights groups. | "Mehdi Farid… was hanged this morning for extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad after the case was examined and the final verdict was appro…

Sharon Zhang (2026-04-22). US Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. truthout.org The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it is expanding its sanctions regime, known as "Economic Fury," against Iran on Tuesday, escalating the administration's economic warfare against the country just hours before President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in Iran. The administration said it is sanctioning 14 individuals and entities that it claims are involved in… |

hindustantimes (2026-04-22). Iran blows up last-minute talks even after Trump's threats, JD Vance's Pakistan trip on hold. hindustantimes.com Tensions spike as Iran formally refuses to join a second round of talks, derailing diplomatic efforts and putting planned negotiations in Pakistan on hold. The rejection undercuts outreach led by JD Vance and intensifies pressure on Donald Trump, who has doubled down with hardline rhetoric and renewed military threats. With the ceasefire window narrowing, Washington signals readiness to escalate if diplomacy collapses, while Tehran maintains defiance and rejects what it views as coercive negotiations.

infobrics (2026-04-22). Belgian army chief says EU uses Ukraine to buy time. infobrics.org Russia will win and open the door to a new historical and civilizational cycle.

The Chris Hedges Report. (2026-04-22). The Chris Hedges Report: Is There A Way Out Of The Iran War? popularresistance.org To dissect the challenges involved in negotiating peace and the potential ramifications of a resumption of the war, Chris Hedges speaks with Professor John Mearsheimer. A fundamental difficulty is whether the United States realizes that Iran has the upper hand in this conflict. Mearsheimer explains that if the US chooses to escalate the situation, this would be to Iran's advantage as they have the capacity to inflict greater harm on the global economy beyond restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which has already created shortages in critical materials needed for manufacturing and agriculture.

Howard Altman (2026-04-22). Iran Ramps Up Attacks On Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz After Trump Ceasefire Extension. twz.com

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). IRGC Navy seizes two violating vessels in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized two vessels, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, for manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

Associated Press (2026-04-22). Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire. scmp.com Iran fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, underscoring the ongoing threat to global energy supplies and complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together for talks to end the war. | The attacks, which Iranian media said were carried out by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, came after US President Donald Trump said the US would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, due to expire on Wednesday.

WSWS (2026-04-22). In last-minute reversal, Trump extends ceasefire with Iran. wsws.org Iranian officials said they would not return to talks until the US ended its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while warning that Trump may be preparing a second sneak attack on their country.

Eli Gerzon (2026-04-22). Livestream: Hizballah protects Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Sara Larijani and Taha Zeinalih from We Defend Iran on the Iranian people's commitment to retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Elmer on fierce resistance in Lebanon and more.

Warwick Powell (2026-04-22). Iran war reflects the false promise of US 'energy dominance'. scmp.com In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. "We don't use it", he has claimed, echoing years of "energy dominance" rhetoric. | The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-22). Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, Gujarat-bound vessel among targets; India concern rises. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two cargo vessels, including one that was headed towards Gujarat's Mundra Port.According to Iranian state media, the ships, Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, have been taken into custody and moved to Iranian territory. Another vessel, the Greek-owned Euphoria, was also targeted during the incident and is now stranded near the Iranian coast. | Shipping data shows that Epaminondas was on its way from Dubai to Mundra Port when it was intercepted. Iranian authorities claimed that…

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-22). Iran's IRGC Seizes Two Ships in the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that comes after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and a tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. The IRGC said the ships were seized for "committing violations" in …

| Reuters | (2026-04-22). Three vessels hit by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz, crews safe. tribune.com.pk At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources ‌and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said. | Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after ‚Å being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman. | Also Read: Iran says no talk…

newarab (2026-04-22). Ships targeted in Hormuz as UK pushes for strait's reopening. newarab.com At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a US blockade of Iranian ports. | A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and…

UMMID (2026-04-22). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.

newarab (2026-04-22). How China stands to gain from the US-Israel war on Iran. newarab.com While much of the world's attention on the Beijing's approach demonstrates the strategic utility of its

Xinyi Wu (2026-04-22). China's battery makers stand to gain as Iran war reshapes energy storage demand: Fitch. scmp.com Chinese battery cell manufacturers are poised to benefit from the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to Fitch Ratings, even as fierce competition, overcapacity and thin margins weigh on some downstream firms. | Global demand for energy storage was set to rise, driven by high oil prices and rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, said Wang Ying, a managing director at the credit rating agency.

Mnar Muhawesh (2026-04-22). Bombs in the Name of "Liberation" : Iranian Women Lead Resistance to U.S.-Israeli War. thealtworld.com As Western leaders claim to "liberate" Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-standing orientalist narratives that portray them as passive victims in need of saving, explains Iranian professor Dr. Setareh Sadeqi. | In the latest episode of MintCast, MintPress director and host Mnar Adley is joined by Dr. Setareh Sadeqi, assistant professor at the University of Tehran, to examine how the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is unfolding on the ground as Iranian Women lead massive rallies defying US imperialism and orientalist narratives about "oppressed" Ira…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.

hindustantimes (2026-04-22). Iran's epic win: MOSSAD loses elite agent 'M', Barnea's shocking confession humiliates Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israel's spy agency Mossad faces scrutiny after chief David Barnea confirmed an operative, codenamed "M.," was killed during covert operations against Iran. The admission comes amid rising tensions following Iran's claim it arrested four alleged Israeli spies, intensifying the shadow war between the two rivals. Reports suggest the agent died abroad during a sensitive mission, possibly linked to efforts to block Iran's weapons capabilities. As the fragile truce frays, the revelation underscores escalating covert confrontations, with both sides signaling readiness for a deeper, more dangerous phase of conflict.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Mossad spy Mahdi Farid executed in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — An Iranian man convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency was executed after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran.

Abdaljawad Omar (2026-04-22). Israelis are being recruited as spies for Iran in what security experts call an espionage 'epidemic'. mondoweiss.net Israel has long used the same playbook to recruit informants from enemy societies. Iran is now using it to recruit spies in Israel by exploiting new cracks in Israeli society.

al-monitor (2026-04-22). Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige. al-monitor.com By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win.Trump has insisted on maintaining a naval blockade, which Iran is demanding must end before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict launched on February 28 by Israel and the United States.

APR editor (2026-04-22). No wonder Iran went cold on sham talks, considering the lying US-Israeli track record. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tim O'Shea I don't blame Iran for going cold on another sham negotiation session with the US. After all, why would they take the US or Israel seriously? Or even remotely trust either of them when: They both bombed Iran right in the middle of two sets of previous "negotiations"; and Trump lied…

| AFP | (2026-04-22). Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce. tribune.com.pk With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. | He had previously indicated he would not extend the truce and warned he would resume bombing the Islamic republic when it expired. | "I have… directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their (Iran's) proposal is submitted," Trump wrote on social media. | Th…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.

WSWS (2026-04-22). The Strokes, David Byrne, Massive Attack, Tom Waits: Artists protest against the Iran war, ICE and the threat of dictatorship—"This ain't no fooling around" wsws.org The accumulating outrage and horror are inevitably finding expression in artistic circles, with greater or lesser clarity depending upon the artist or group.

newarab (2026-04-22). US blocked $500 mn cash shipment to Iraq over pro-Iran attacks. newarab.com The The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington has suspended cash shipments to Iraq and frozen funding for security programs following attacks on US interests in the country by groups showing solidarity with Iran. | Iraq has long walked a tightrope between the competing influences of its allies, neighboring Iran…

scorinoco (2026-04-22). Iran: No Decision Yet on New Talks in Pakistan due to Contradictory US Messages. orinocotribune.com Iran has not made a final decision on whether to participate in the next round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States, citing contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions by the American side, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday, April 21. | "No final decision has been made yet on whether to participate in the Pakistan talks," Esmail Baghaei said in a televised interview on IRIB's News Network. | "The reason is the contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions of the American side," he said. | Pakistan has been brokering indirect negotiation…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Trump again claims to hold talks with Iran in coming days. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — In continuation of his contradictory statements, US President Donald Trump again claimed the second round of talks with Iran may be held this Friday.

| Reuters | (2026-04-22). Iran says no talks with US until blockade lifted despite ceasefire extension. tribune.com.pk Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani responded to US President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension, stating that there will be no talks with the US until the blockade is lifted. | Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has responded to US President Donald Trump's announcement of an extension to the ceasefire, saying Tehran will not enter negotiations with the US unless the naval blockade is lifted. pic.twitter.com/xwgSyEZEoU | — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) April 22, 2026 | "The United States must halt its 'violation of the ceasefire' before any new round of negotiations," t…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.

Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan (2026-04-22). Iran war: The American Empire at a dead end. unitedworldint.com Interview to Turkish TV Channel Ulusal Kanal. UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest on Türkiye's Ulusal Kanal. The TV program covered the negotiation process between the US and Iran, the trajectory of the war and its outcomes to date, the power struggle within the US and its potential consequences, as well …

| Web Desk | (2026-04-22). UK envoy commends, supports Pakistan's role in bringing US-Iran on negotiating table. tribune.com.pk British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported "Pakistan's facilitative role in bringing the US and Iran to the negotiating table" during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. | According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, both sides discussed the evolving regional situation, while "FM Dar underscored Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in the peaceful resolution of disputes." | The British envoy "appreciated and supported Pakistan's facilitative…

newarab (2026-04-22). Seven Palestinians killed as Israel continues attacks in Gaza. newarab.com Seven Palestinians in Several others were injured in shelling in Beit Lahia on Tuesday, where the Israeli military targeted a group of people near a roundabout, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. | Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, has been extensively destroyed by Israeli forces…

Stephen Prager (2026-04-22). Israel Is Continuing to Seize More of Gaza Beyond the So-Called Yellow Line. truthout.org Israel's gradual advancement of its "yellow line" to occupy more territory in the Gaza Strip is fueling concerns that it is seeking to effectively annex and colonize the majority of the territory without any formal agreement. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that Israel has been steadily pushing the truce line to take control of more Palestinian territory in the six months since a… |

Angela (2026-04-22). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

Autonomous Activists (2026-04-22). Tuesday 4/21: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…

Autonomous Activists (2026-04-22). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…

Various Organizers (2026-04-22). Saturday 5/2: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Annex | 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472…

aljazeera (2026-04-22). Gaza's unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects. aljazeera.com Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.

Staff (2026-04-22). Greenpeace Sends Ship to Support Global Sumud Flotilla's Attempt to Break Israel's Blockade of Gaza. democracynow.org More than 70 vessels and over 1,000 participants from all over the world have joined a second Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza in order to challenge Israel's ongoing maritime blockade of aid. We speak to two participants aboard the Greenpeace ship, the Arctic Sunrise, which is providing technical support and accompanying the flotilla for part of the voyage in a show of solidarity. "When the system fails, civil society needs to step in," says Palestinian activist Saif Abukeshek, citing a history of nonviolent direct action within the Palestinian national struggle. The Arctic Sunrise's p…

Pepe Escobar (2026-04-22). Iran-U.S.: The strategic limbo breakdown. thealtworld.com The blockade is going global. Next stop is the Strait of Malacca. | No serious analysis can possibly take into consideration the Epstein Syndicate's mentally retarded blah blah blah about what goes on in the corridors of power in Tehran. | As if they had any informed clue. | Nothing is "fractured" (apart from Baboon of Barbaria's psyche). There are of course different conceptual approaches, and a lively national public debate. But on a high decision level the whole system is strongly unified. | To start with, this is a whole new system, in full transition. At the decision core we have an emerging security-centere…

Editor (2026-04-22). Venezuelan far-Right discourse fosters racism and classism. mronline.org From Chávez to Maduro and Delcy Rodríguez, let's look at how racism and classism are weapons to deny popular sectors their right to govern.

ICRC (2026-04-22). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…

Staff (2026-04-22). Nicolás Maduro rinde homenaje al papa Francisco desde la cárcel. cubadebate.cu El presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, rindió homenaje hoy con profunda admiración y cariño al papa Francisco a un año de su partida física. En un mensaje publicado en sus redes sociales con fecha de Nueva York, el gobernante reconoció en nombre de la República Bolivariana la valentía, palabra clara y "su amor por los pueblos que sufren".

infobrics (2026-04-22). BRICS 2026 Vision: Using Innovative Technology for Water Security. infobrics.org The international system is under strain from geopolitical fragmentation, climate disruption, and growing inequities in access to essential resources. For the Global South in particular, these pressures are not abstract—they manifest themselves daily in water stress, food and energy insecurity, and climate-induced displacement…

UMMID (2026-04-22). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.

Staff (2026-04-22). "Data Colonialism" : Native Communities Fight AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land. democracynow.org The artificial intelligence industry's data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth, an Indigenous-led environmental justice organization that is tracking over 100 proposed data center projects on tribal and rural lands. We speak to Two Bulls about the myriad impacts of what she calls a "modern-day iteration" of "settler colonialism," including noise pollution, cancers and respira…

WSWS (2026-04-22). 110 protesting coal miners detained by police in Türkiye. wsws.org The 110 miners who walked 180 kilometers to Ankara to demand payment of their unpaid wages and other social benefits were taken into custody on Tuesday.

Reuters (2026-04-22). Gibraltar's monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists. scmp.com On the tourist-packed ‚Å Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys ‚Å begging for food — and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. | Scientists now have documented an unusual behaviour among these macaques that may help them ward off a bellyache from all this junk food. | Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behaviour they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.

UMMID (2026-04-22). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.

newarab (2026-04-22). To reverse UK decline, double down on multiculturalism. newarab.com Farage's project, far more than any other political force in Britain, is proving itself the beneficiary of the country's mounting array of crises. It is rearticulating conditions of organised abandonment into a story of national decline. But if we want to defeat the far right, as Jonas Patrick Marvin explains, we must reject this legacy and fight for leisure, collective care, and genuine interdependency. If you live here, you're from here, and you're one of ours. Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson are the real strangers.

Ali Abunimah (2026-04-22). New Zealand high court strikes blow against investments in Israeli occupation. electronicintifada.net Sovereign wealth fund must formulate clear human rights standards, high court rules.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China's top legislator meets European Parliament vice president. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress, met with Vice President of the European Parliament Younous Omarjee in Beijing on Tuesday.

WSWS (2026-04-22). Germany summons Russian ambassador and escalates confrontation with Moscow. wsws.org On Monday, the German government summoned the Russian ambassador in Berlin, thereby raising the diplomatic confrontation with Moscow to a new level.

City of Sunnyvale (2026-04-22). Saturday 5/9: Electrify Your Life Fair. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.

UMMID (2026-04-22). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.

Willem Moore (2026-04-22). Labour ghoul defends cronyism and Starmer's No 10 vetting scandal. thecanary.co This week we learned that Keir Starmer pressured the Foreign Office to give Matthew Doyle a job, which looks very bad for Starmer because Doyle notoriously maintained a friendship with a convicted sex offender. As you'd expect, most Labour politicians had the sense to not defend the prime minister. The exception to this was Baroness […] | By

Lubna Z. Qureshi (2026-04-22). Despite Its Liberal Reputation, the University of California at Berkeley Has Long History of Advancing White Supremacy, Militarism and Quashing Student Protests. covertactionmagazine.com The late Mario Savio was a leading light of the Free Speech Movement (FSM) at the University of California, Berkeley. His 1964 speech is now legend: There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can't take part! You can't even passively take part! …

UMMID (2026-04-22). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.

Editor (2026-04-22). Two Palestinians, including 14-year-old boy, shot and killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank; second child killed within hours. mronline.org Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy, were shot and killed by Israeli settlers on Tuesday in the village of Al-Mughayyir in the occupied West Bank. A total of three Palestinians have been killed so far today by Israeli settlers across the occupied territories, including two children, amid a spike in settler violence against Palestinians.

Jordan Liz (2026-04-22). Trump's War Against Political Dissent. otherwords.org The Trump administration has been working fervently to silence political dissent. | The State Department has revoked the visas of students who have criticized

newarab (2026-04-22). The story of the vine in Wines of Lebanon: The Journey Continues. newarab.com

newarab (2026-04-22). No peace in sight: When will Sudan's war end. newarab.com When Sudan's war broke out on 15 April 2023, few imagined it would still be burning Fewer still imagined the scale of what it would become: one of the Yet as the war enters its…

Jacob Andrewartha (2026-04-22). Angus Taylor's 'Australian values' immigration policy is a racist dog whistle. socialist-alliance.org Jacob Andrewartha argues that Angus Taylor's "values-based" migration scheme is the latest example of the ruling class' bid to ramp up racism and distract people from government failures in a worsening cost-of-living crisis.

Matt Simon (2026-04-22). Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery. grist.org A miner haunts the East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. It's not the spirit of an interred workman, but Andrena regularis, also known as the regular miner bee. It's black and tan and fuzzy, sometimes sporting patches of yellow as it collects pollen. The critter is at once peculiar to humans and highly regular in the natural world: We might expect it to form huge colonies like honey bees, but in fact it's among the 90 percent of bee species that's solitary. Instead of building bustling nests in trees, it digs tunnels into the ground, hence the moniker. | Scientists at nearby Cornell University have discovere…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). IRGC vows new surprises beyond enemy's calculation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces stand ready to deliver greater military surprises than adversaries can comprehend, marking the 48th anniversary of the force's establishment.

UMMID (2026-04-22). 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.

Willem Moore (2026-04-22). It begins — Labour MP demands Starmer steps down. thecanary.co On 20 April, Keir Starmer did a woeful job defending himself in Parliament following the latest revelations in the Peter Mandelson scandal. To make matters worse, Labour's polling is in the toilet, and the party is facing a wipe-out in upcoming local elections. Given this, it's a question of 'when' rather than 'if' Labour will […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-22). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

UMMID (2026-04-22). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). UN chief welcomes US ceasefire extension with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed an announcement by the US to extend the ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman said Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Chinese business chamber criticizes EU decision under foreign subsidies rules. ecns.cn BRUSSELS, April 21 ⚪ A Chinese business chamber on Tuesday voiced its strong opposition to a European Commission decision to exclude a Chinese company from a public procurement project in Portugal.

The Canary (2026-04-22). Hackney Greens pledge to improve the borough's environment. thecanary.co Hackney Greens will launch a "buddy" scheme to promote access to gardening. This is just one among dozens of environmental plans in the party's local election manifesto, titled Hope for Hackney. Hackney Greens have promised to work to match up people who have green space that they are unable to look after with a "buddy" […] | By

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.

Eldar Mamedov (2026-04-22). Pedro Sanchez: Rise of a European Restrainer. fpif.org Restrainers in the West have found themselves homeless. President Donald Trump's catastrophic decision to launch a war against Iran has displaced the

Joe Jurado (2026-04-22). Virginia Voters Narrowly Pass Redistricting Referendum. newsone.com Source: The Washington Post / Getty | President Donald Trump's scheme to gerrymander the midterm elections is on life support after Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment that could give Democrats four new House seats in the state. |

editor (2026-04-22). Climate realism rising! Triumphant climate change conference held in Washington DC. onlineopinion.com.au Has climate castrophism passed its high tide? Are climate realists really about to be in the ascendant?

UMMID (2026-04-22). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an 'Illusion'- Al Jazeera. ecns.cn IAEA chief says peace without nuclear oversight is an'Illusion'-Al Jazeera.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-22). KSE-100 sheds over 500 points at midday amid geopolitical jitters. tribune.com.pk The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed a fragile and indecisive tone on Wednesday, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. | The benchmark KSE-100 index opened under pressure, setting a jittery tone early in the session. Intra-day movement remained volatile, with the market briefly recovering 119.24 points (+0.07%) around 11: 34am after an earlier dip of 135.08 points (-0.08%) at the open. | Read: PSX gains trimmed as profit-taking limits early rally to 960 points | The fluctuation underscored a lack of clear direction as investors stayed on edge amid uncertainty sur…

Angela (2026-04-22). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…

aljazeera (2026-04-22). LeBron James nets 28, Lakers grab 2-0 lead on Rockets in NBA Playoff series. aljazeera.com Kevin Durant scores 23 for Houston but the Lakers bag a 101-94 win despite a depleted team, with Luka Doncic missing.

Janine Jackson (2026-04-22). 'The Wayback Machine Has Been the Best Archive for Preserving Our Digital Lives': CounterSpin interview with Lia Holland on the Internet Archive. fair.org

al-monitor (2026-04-22). UN leadership candidate Grynspan vows peacemaking and reform. al-monitor.com By David Brunnstrom and Olivia Le PoidevinApril 22 (Reuters) – Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan, a candidate to head the United Nations, vowed on Wednesday that peacemaking would be her first priority if chosen, while warning that trust is waning in the world body and time running out to restore it."Peacemaking is the purpose of this organization," Grynspan, one of four candidates vying to become the next U.N. secretary-general from next year, told a hearing on her candidacy at the U.N. in New York.

Center for Biological Diversity (2026-04-22). Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 17, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge today rejected Sable Offshore Corp.'s request to rescind a preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an oil pipeline system on the California coast until and unless specific conditions were met. The company restarted the pipeline in March, despite the injunction.

| Khalid Mehmood | (2026-04-22). One year on, India failed to present evidence on Pahalgam attack: Tarar. tribune.com.pk Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday marked one year since what he described as the "Pahalgam false flag operation," stating that India had failed to present evidence for its allegations against Pakistan over the Pahalgam attack. | Speaking in a special address, Tarar said the Pahalgam incident "reflects hollow thinking, illogical reasoning, false ego, arrogance and greed," adding that India has not provided satisfactory answers to questions raised about the attack. | He said India "has continued to portray its internal matters as external issues and external matters as internal ones," asserting t…

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2026-04-22). CovertAction Bulletin Age Verification: Backdoor to Surveillance Censorship. covertactionmagazine.com Imagine being forced to prove how old you are—and having it verified by a third party—before unlocking your phone or signing up for a social media site. That's the goal of legislation introduced or passed in some U.S. states, the UK and Australia…

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). New batch of Chinese martyrs' remains from Korean War to be returned Wednesday. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) will be returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-22). The End of EPA's Endangerment Finding Is a Bigger Deal Than the Iran War. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that neither the ARC-ES nor the Endangerment Finding's reversal of fortune is anywhere in the news tells you everything you need to know about the current state of global journalism.

al-monitor (2026-04-22). Shifting goals blur picture of US blockade on Iran. al-monitor.com The United States has vowed to blockade Iran's ships until the country makes a deal to end their war. But is the blockade working?Analysts and ship-tracking data paint a complicated picture. Shifting objectives and shadowy activity by vessels making the success of the US operation hard to measure."There's been confusion over the scope and the parameters of the blockade because of conflicting information given by the US administration and some delays in when information has been released," Bridget Diakun, an analyst at shipping journal Lloyd's List Intelligence, told AFP.

Katherine Denkinson (2026-04-22). Reform UK Candidate Runs Firm Hired by Sanctioned Pro-Putin Bosnian Serb Leadership. bylinetimes.com A Reform UK candidate directs a public affairs consultancy hired to handle UK media and communications for the leadership of Republika Srpska — the pro-Putin Bosnian Serb entity whose president, Milorad Dodik, has been sanctioned by Britain for seeking to undermine the state of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Byline Times can reveal. | Kenneth Oliver Morris, 31, who is standing for the party in Erdington, Birmingham,also serves as the English co-ordinator for the

UMMID (2026-04-22). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.

newleftreview (2026-04-22). 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.

APR editor (2026-04-22). Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by govt lobbyists to buy back power. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor A coalition of political parties opposing the Solomon Islands prime minister has accused government lobbyists of trying to woo its MPs with "huge money" bribes to "buy political allegiance". It comes amid an ongoing court wrangle over parliamentary moves to oust Jeremiah Manele. The opposition grouping, which claims to…

Paul Budde (2026-04-22). Frankenstein and AI: Innovation without accountability. independentaustralia.net

UMMID (2026-04-22). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting at university. scmp.com Florida on Tuesday announced a criminal probe into whether artificial intelligence played a role in a deadly mass shooting at a university in the US state. | The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier. | "If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder," Uthmeier said.

aljazeera (2026-04-22). World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting. aljazeera.com Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Taiwan tourists visit Shenzhou Peony Garden in C China. ecns.cn Taiwan tourists are participating in the 2026 "Tracing the Origins of Chinese Culture in the Central Plains" program, which will run from April to November. The program is jointly organized by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Government of Henan Province and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). Trump team demands 'entry fee' before Canada talks, Carney says US doesn't dictate terms. scmp.com The US does not get to dictate the terms of coming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday, following reports Washington wants an "entry fee" before agreeing to open negotiations. | The United States and Canada are set to hold talks on revising a North American free trade agreement, a pact US President Donald Trump signed and praised during his first term but now dismisses as "irrelevant".

Jonathan Strauss, Clive Tillman (2026-04-22). Brazil: First International Anti-Fascist Conference organises against the far right. links.org.au Jonathan Strauss & Clive Tillman — The first International Anti-Fascist Conference for the Sovereignty of Peoples, held in Porto Alegre, was an important step forward in organising the struggle against the far right across the Americas and internationally.

newarab (2026-04-22). Iraqi militias linked to Iran form 'joint operations' room. newarab.com The recent visit by the commander of Iran's A senior member of the Iraqi parliament and a source close to an Iraqi armed group said the Iranian official held meetings with leaders of armed factions, which led to "an agree…

al-monitor (2026-04-22). Exclusive-US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say. al-monitor.com LONDON/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.

Tom Engelhardt (2026-04-22). "You Dirty ORANGE Maniac! You Blew it All Up!" juancole.com (

Ed Newman (2026-04-22). New European Solidarity Convoy departs for Cuba from Italy. radiohc.cu The second European Solidarity Convoy departed for Cuba with the participation of dozens of representatives from various organizations and a shipment of aid for the Cuban people, according to a statement released on Wednesday. | A statement released by the Agency for Cultural and Economic Exchange with Cuba (AICEC), the entity that participated in organizing this initiative, indicates that the participants in this new mission to support the Caribbean nation, in the face of pressure and threats from the United States, departed yesterday from Rome and Milan. | This group will be joined in Havana by members of the d…

Wendy Bacon (2026-04-22). Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism 'lecturer', forgets to tell anybody. asiapacificreport.nz University of Sydney's vice-chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the institution's antisemitism training programme, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. The first of a two-part series on Zionist influence in Australian universities for Michael West Media. By Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters in Sydney The person chosen for the role of…

| Reuters | (2026-04-22). Artisans in Britain, Germany and France craft the Royal Opera House's new curtains. tribune.com.pk In a studio inside London's Hampton Court Palace, hand embroiderer Marg Dier carefully stitches fabric foliage around King Charles III's cypher. The shiny gold insignia will adorn a new pair of stage curtains that will open and close performances at London's Royal Opera House. Her stitches are small and must be very secure. | Studio manager Gemma Murray arranges embroidery pieces | "It's going to be going up and down at the Opera House," said Dier, a senior studio embroiderer at the Royal School of Needlework Embroidery Studio, whose clients include royalty and fashion houses. | The Royal Ballet and Opera comm…

The Canary (2026-04-22). NatureScot spends thousands in public cash to prop up controversial seabird hunt. thecanary.co Scotland's nature agency, NatureScot, has spent more than £72,000 of public funds in just the first three months of 2026 on matters relating to the controversial guga hunt. This is according to new figures that advocacy group Protect the Wild has obtained. The documents reveal that NatureScot has already spent nearly £30,000 this year on […] | By

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China advances flood control, disaster relief efforts in key southern regions. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Chinese authorities have arranged flood control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in key regions as frequent rainfall continues to hit the southern part of the country.

UMMID (2026-04-22). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List 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 Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.

newarab (2026-04-22). Labour expected to suffer losses in London's local elections. newarab.com A poll, published on Wednesday, 22 April, estimated that the governing Labour Party in Britain will suffer defeat in the London local elections, in a setback that would be unprecedented in five decades. | The poll, conducted by YouGov for Sky News and Politico, predicted significant gains for the Green Party and the Reform Party in the British capital. | Local elections in Britain are scheduled for 7 May next month, amid expectations that Labour losses will widen to include other local councils outside London. | According to the poll results, which covered a sample of voters across 32 London boroughs, the party w…

newleftreview (2026-04-22). 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.

Madison Maynard (2026-04-22). An HBCU Student Goes To Class And Then TAhe Gun Range: Here's Why. newsone.com : | ✕ | At Howard University, Cameron Taylor is learning how to shoot a gun. | Not for sport, but because he no longer feels safe ignoring the possibility that he might need to defend himself. | He makes the trip to Sharpshooters Indoor Range and Pro Shop, just outside Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia, where the air is sharp with gunpowder and shots echo in controlled bursts down narrow lanes. There, he practices stance, grip, control, and learns how to steady his hands and focus under pressure. | For Cameron, the range is about discipline and building a skill he hopes he never has to use…

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). North Korea's Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack. scmp.com A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. | It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund its nuclear weapons development, according to a United Nations panel.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-04-22). Manipulators Understand That Narrative Control Is Everything. thealtworld.com Former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Kenan was I've been assured that this never happens and that it's antisemitic to say it does, but okay sure. Let's move on. | pic.twitter.com/iC4XJtId00 | — Chris Menahan (@infolibnews)

Jamie Hunter (2026-04-22). U.S. Navy MH-60S Pilot Talks Multi-Mission Roles During Tour Of The Seahawk. twz.com

UMMID (2026-04-22). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). French activists sue 'deceptive' laughing gas suppliers. scmp.com A French campaign group said on Wednesday it has sued companies selling nitrous oxide — also known as laughing gas — using what the activists alleged was "deceptive" targeting young people, despite the health impacts. | The Antoine Alleno Association — a road safety group headed by Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alleno, whose son was killed in 2022 by a speeding driver — said it had filed the legal action against the companies behind Cream Deluxe, which markets colourful canisters of the…

Guest Blogger (2026-04-22). Miliband Doubles Down on Net Zero. wattsupwiththat.com And as we know, the actual payments to older renewables, including ROC subsidies, is much higher than the price of gas power.If Miliband really wanted to bring down bills, the first thing he would do is abolish carbon taxes, which inflate the very market price he says is too high.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). French senior tourists enjoy 'China Travel' in Beijing. ecns.cn A French group's trip to China offers hands-on experiences in Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including traditional folk performances, acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine, tie-dye, and Sancai (a Chinese porcelain characterized by a glaze with three intermingled colors) making.

Aimee Gabay (2026-04-22). Indigenous health can't be separated from environmental health, leaders tell UN. grist.org On the second day of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, experts called attention to the ways Indigenous health is deeply tied to nature and highlighted how health inequalities are compounded by environmental degradation, extractive activities and climate change. | The forum's focus on Indigenous health comes as a new

| Reuters | (2026-04-22). King Charles honours 'darling mama' on what would have been her 100th birthday. tribune.com.pk King Charles paid a tender tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth on Tuesday on what would have been her 100th birthday, saying his "darling Mama" would "remain forever in our hearts and prayers". | Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning and longest-lived monarch, was born on April 21, 1926, and spent 70 years on the throne before her death in September 2022 at the age of 96. | In a televised statement, Charles said his mother had shaped the world around her, and touched the lives of countless people. | 'Marvellous twinkle of the eye' | "Today, as we mark what would have been my beloved mother's 100th birth…

WSWS (2026-04-22). Virginia voters approve Democratic Party-backed redistricting amendment to shift congressional seats. wsws.org Voters approved a constitutional amendment transferring congressional redistricting authority to the Democratic Party-controlled legislature, potentially flipping four additional House seats ahead of November's midterm elections.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Tehran book fair to be held online this year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The 37th Tehran International Book Fair will be held online due to the specific conditions this year as a result of the war conditions.

Frank Chen (2026-04-22). Inside Tesla's hidden supply chain: how a Chinese town shapes the modern world. scmp.com Few people have heard of Huangyan, a booming industrial district of Taizhou, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. Yet without it, many cars would likely be heavier, more expensive and less energy efficient, while everyday household goods would probably cost more. | The town specialises in plastic components and moulding equipment — unassuming products that rarely make the news, but sit at the heart of modern manufacturing. For years, Huangyan's producers have dominated this supply chain,…

WSWS (2026-04-22). Oakland, California schools axe 421 jobs following sellout contract. wsws.org The brutal cuts to an already impoverished school district are the direct product of a statewide pattern of betrayal orchestrated by the California Teachers Association (CTA).

WiBOPM (2026-04-22). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration April 25, 2026 in Madison — Keynote Speaker Melinda Butterfield, Drag Performers and More! wibailoutpeople.org

Ed Newman (2026-04-22). Cuba reaffirms urgency of the right to development at the United Nations. radiohc.cu In the general debate of the 13th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, denounced that the current international economic order continues to be a structural barrier that hinders the development of nations in the Global South and obstructs the achievement of the 2030 Agenda Goals.

Tom Pashby (2026-04-22). UK named worst violator of anti-nuclear weapons treaty. thecanary.co The UK has been named as the worst violator of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) in the Nuclear Weapons Ban Monitor 2026, a report by Norwegian People's Aid (NPA). Its ranking as the worst state in terms of "non-compatibility" with the treaty is, in part, due to the UK having its […] | By

A a (2026-04-22). After the Third Gulf War: Toward a new Middle Eastern order? strategic-culture.su If the U.S. were to distance itself from Israel — however remote that option may seem — it would allow it to establish a regional agreement beneficial to all parties involved. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…

newarab (2026-04-22). Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction. newarab.com The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from Since the Middle East crisis began at the end of February, more than 500 million barrels of crude and condensate have been knocked out of the global market, according to Kpler data – the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. | Countries dependent upon Gulf supplies have reacted by switching to burning coa…

UMMID (2026-04-22). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.

Mark Jeffrey (2026-04-22). Why government policy keeps failing — and it's not the policy. independentaustralia.net

Michael (2026-04-22). How Hong Kong can actively shape the foreign policy debate. scmp.com A year ago, after more than a decade in the United Kingdom and several years in the United States — including time working for the United Nations in New York City — I returned to Asia and arrived in Hong Kong expecting it to also be a leading hub for international relations. | Hong Kong is often described as a "superconnector" between China and the world. Yet in one crucial domain — the study and practice of international relations — the city remains a paradox: globally connected, intellectually…

infobrics (2026-04-22). Kazakhstan and Russia to Reinforce China Freight Rail Links. infobrics.org Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Kazakhstan's national railway operator, and Russian Railways (RZD) will boost cargo transportation volumes in 2026, according to a statement released by KTZ based on the implementation of their Strategic Partnership Agreement…

George Grundy (2026-04-22). Israel: The most dangerous nation on Earth. independentaustralia.net

Staff (2026-04-22). AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It? democracynow.org Communities across the United States are pushing back against resource-draining data centers being built to fuel artificial intelligence and crypto ventures. In Maine, state legislators recently passed a first-in-the-country statewide moratorium on large data centers. "Maine residents are concerned about the impacts of data centers on both their electric rates and other utility rates, as well as on our wonderful environment," says Democratic state Representative Melanie Sachs, who sponsored the bill designed to give legislators time to develop regulations around new data center construction. Sachs say…

Ed Newman (2026-04-22). Colombian Commons Party denounces policy of suffocation against Cuba. radiohc.cu The Colombian Commons Party denounced that Cuba is currently facing the greatest siege and strangulation plan in its history, making it urgent to condemn the unjust economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. | In a statement, the party also referred to the constant threats of a possible invasion of the island and emphasized that it is the right of the world's peoples to sell oil to Cuba without this having commercial or political consequences from Washington, referring to Donald Trump's executive order that threatens to impose tariffs on anyone who trades hydrocarbons with the Cari…

Editor (2026-04-22). Cuba beyond the one-party myth. mronline.org Rethinking Cuba's political system as a model of participatory democracy.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). Second French peacekeeper dies in Lebanon after ambush blamed on Hezbollah. scmp.com A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said. | A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied responsibility. | "Corporal Anicet Girardin … brought home yesterday from Lebanon, where he was badly wounded by Hezbollah fighters, died this morning of the consequences of his wounds," Macron posted on X.

Eric Toussaint (2026-04-22). The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles. links.org.au Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right's rise and the proliferation of conflicts.

Emily Neil (2026-04-22). A Warminster food bank is turning spoiled produce into farm-fresh eggs. Here's how. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? This year's frigid winter blanketed the grounds at In search of produce to supplement the standard chicken feed, Eric Kretschman, owner of Hidden Valley Farm, found a solution at

aljazeera (2026-04-22). FBI chief denies allegations of drinking and negligence. aljazeera.com FBI Director Kash Patel denied he was ever 'intoxicated on the job' or absent from duty.

newleftreview (2026-04-22). 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?

newarab (2026-04-22). Top UK universities paid firm to 'spy' on pro-Palestine students. newarab.com

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Chinese engineers plan to study building greenhouse on lunar surface. ecns.cn A Chinese lunar exploration team plans to conduct research on a lunar surface greenhouse, according to Wang Qiong, a senior space engineer with the China National Space Administration, during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

Committee on Academic Freedom (2026-04-22). Protesting Firing of Professor Shirin Saiedi by Arkansas University. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Arkansas about the dismissal of Associate Professor Shirin Saeidi: | Jay B. Silveria
President, the University of Arkansas
chancell@uark.edu | Charles F. Robinson
Chancellor, the University of Arkansas
chancell@uark.edu | Brian Raines
Dean of th…

hindustantimes (2026-04-22). Pakistan visit turns into scandal storm: Vance meets Dubai fraud Lord Zahoor, Imran Khan's nemesis. hindustantimes.com Umar Farooq Zahoor is a Dubai-based businessman of Pakistani origin whose appearance during JD Vance's April 11 arrival in Pakistan drew attention because he has long been linked to major fraud allegations in Norway and Switzerland, while also being politically prominent in Pakistan for his role in the Toshakhana case. Reports say he was briefly seen at the airport as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff introduced people in the receiving line.

aljazeera (2026-04-22). Argentina's Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day. aljazeera.com Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

newleftreview (2026-04-22). 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.

UMMID (2026-04-22). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese vice premier. ecns.cn China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises, including GE HealthCare, to keep deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China and share the opportunities brought by China's vast market and high-quality development, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday.

editor (2026-04-22). Why policy outcomes are shaped by behaviour, not design. onlineopinion.com.au Policy doesn't fail on paper. It fails in practice, as pressure reshapes how people decide, collaborate and act.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). US failed with war, will not succeed with bullying: Ghalibaf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, stated in a post on the X that the US failed to achieve its objectives through military aggression and will not do so through bullying.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China issues guidelines to improve capacity, quality of service sector. ecns.cn China has issued a new set of guidelines aimed at expanding capacity and upgrading the quality of the service sector. The guidelines, released by the State Council on Tuesday, state that the total scale of China's service sector is expected to reach 100 trillion yuan (about 14.58 trillion U.S. dollars) by 2030.

newleftreview (2026-04-22). 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.

The Canary (2026-04-22). 'Killing Corbynism' shows how Corbyn's Palestine support 'made the left a target'. thecanary.co Killing Corbynism, by Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt, examines an issue largely absent from mainstream discussion of the Corbyn years. Namely, the role of the State of Israel and its lobby in the campaign to undermine supporters of Palestine and Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the opposition. The book draws on extensive research. It demonstrates that a campaign against […] | By

Amberin Zaman (2026-04-22). it worth Sharaa faces backlash over Missy Elliott performance. al-monitor.com Backlash erupts after dancers perform to Missy Elliott's "Work It," exposing the tightrope between Sharaa's outreach to the West and pressure from his Islamist base.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). China, S. Korea hold handover ceremony for remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War. ecns.cn China and South Korea on Wednesday held a handover ceremony at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, for the remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs and 146 personal effects.

ecns.cn (2026-04-22). Chinese premier meets Mozambican president. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ China will help Mozambique extend its industrial chains, increase added value and better turn its resource advantages into development momentum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.

Willem Moore (2026-04-22). BBC faces backlash for using Reform's branding on the news. thecanary.co The BBC has once again attracted criticism for its handling of Reform UK, this time for using its logo and branding in a TV news report. This is shocking t.co/p6IQickZtz — Mr Ethical üö© (@nw_nicholas) April 21, 2026 We should note that the big red arrows were added by the person drawing attention to the Reform […] | By

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Martyr Hassan Bagheri: Journalist who redefined war equation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — A young journalist-turned-commander, Hassan Bagheri, reshaped Iran's battlefield intelligence during the Iran—Iraq War, turning fragmented reports into a structured operational system that influenced key war planning.

Editor (2026-04-22). Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime. mronline.org California now has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.

UMMID (2026-04-22). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.

Tribune News Service (2026-04-22). The Onion signs new deal to take over Alex Jones' Infowars. scmp.com The satirical faux-news site The Onion has signed a new, restructured deal to take over Infowars from conspiracy peddler Alex Jones. | Under the new terms, the Onion would license Infowars from Gregory Milligan, the court-appointed manager of the site since August 2025, instead of buying its assets outright for US$1.75 million, as parent company Global Tetrahedron initially tried to do in a 2024 auction.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). Top Peru ministers resign in protest over stalled US fighter jet deal. scmp.com Peru's foreign and defence ministers resigned on Wednesday in protest over the decision by the government to stall a US$3.5 billion deal for the purchase of 24 US F-16 fighter jets. | The ministers said Peru's reputation was in jeopardy after interim president Jose Maria Balcazar said on Tuesday that he would leave it up to the winner of June's presidential run-off to finalise the agreement.

WiBOPM (2026-04-22). "Action is the Antidote to Despair" Baraboo, WI Community Meeting April 29, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org "Action is the Antidote to Despair" Community Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 pm to 7: 30 pm Auditorium, Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue Between and beyond the protests, we are building community to take back our democracy and help our neighbors. Discover proposed or ongoing projects and see where you can help! Bring …

newarab (2026-04-22). Rights groups deny fresh arrests of Palestinians in Damascus. newarab.com The Action Group for Palestinians of

ICRC (2026-04-22). 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.

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-22). US Bombs Somalia for 57th Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia on April 20, as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country with virtually no US media coverage. AFRICOM said the strike targeted the ISIS affiliate in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region and that it …

Chris Walker (2026-04-22). Pentagon Assessment Contradicts Trump's Claims on Iran as Public Opposes War. truthout.org A Pentagon report that was recently shared with members of Congress contradicts many of President Donald Trump's public claims regarding the U.S.'s war on Iran, according to a report by NBC News on Tuesday. Trump has frequently downplayed Iran's military capabilities, and has called analysis suggesting that Iran is able to continue in the war "corrupt." At times, he's claimed that Iran's navy… |

aljazeera (2026-04-22). FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories. aljazeera.com Football's governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.

geo.tv (2026-04-22). US missile stockpiles sharply depleted during Iran war: report. geo.tv

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008. scmp.com Both chambers of Britain's parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime. | The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to stop anyone born after January 1, 2009 (now aged 17) from taking up smoking. | Health minister Wes Streeting called this a "historic moment for the nation's health" that will lead to the "first smoke-free generation, protected from a lifetime of addiction and harm".

Staff (2026-04-22). Aggressive Jeep Tires That Elevate Your Stance Instantly. moguldom.com If you want to transform the look and capability of your Jeep in one upgrade, tires are the place to start. Aggressive tread patterns and larger profiles don't just improve traction. They immediately change the stance of your vehicle, giving it a more commanding and purpose-built appearance. For drivers who want their build to stand …

newarab (2026-04-22). US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran. newarab.com The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their involvement in procuring or transporting weapons or components on Iran's behalf, Treasury said in a statement. | The new sanctions come as Washington and Tehran are at a standoff over whether to begin a…

UMMID (2026-04-22). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.

Ed Newman (2026-04-22). China's Foreign Ministry reaffirms support for Cuba in the face of threats. radiohc.cu The Chinese Foreign Ministry has reiterated its support for Cuba in the face of foreign interference and again urged the United States to heed the voice of justice. | "Recently, countries and individuals from various sectors in the U.S. expressed their opposition to the U.S. blockade against Cuba. The U.S. government must listen to the voice of justice and immediately end its blockade, sanctions, and all forms of coercion and pressure against Cuba," said spokesperson Guo Jiakun. | The spokesperson reiterated Beijing's willingness to work with all parties to support the island in safeguarding its sovereignty and n…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-22). Israeli regime continues attacks, Hezbollah responds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Hezbollah in response to attacks and ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime, Hezbollah has targeted the occupying army's artillery positions with a drone and set them on fire.

Free Palestine (2026-04-22). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…

| Nasir Butt | (2026-04-22). BRT contractor moves court after Sindh govt seals office post contract termination. tribune.com.pk The contractor of the BRT Red Line project approached the constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday, seeking the de-sealing of the construction site after the provincial government sealed the office following contract termination. | A day earlier, the Sindh government had announced the termination of the construction contract for the project in Karachi, citing persistent delays, unsatisfactory performance, and violations of health, safety, and environmental standards. | The contractor challenged the sealing of the project office and site, which was carried out by local authorities, including th…

geo.tv (2026-04-22). At Pakistan's request, Trump extends ceasefire until Iran submits 'unified proposal'. geo.tv Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US President Donald Trump, and Field Marshal Asim Munir pose for a photo at the White House in Washington, on September 25, 2025. — X@GovtofPakistanUS blockade of Iran ports to continue even during ceasefire.Trump says closing strait risks Iran losing…

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-22). US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments. scmp.com A US appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a win for Christian conservatives who want their faith in classrooms. | The 120-page decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals came in response to the legal battle that sprang up after a Texas law, Senate Bill 10 (SB10), required the scripture be posted in every classroom — which met legal challenges from families of diverse faiths with children in public schools.

aljazeera (2026-04-22). Video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' goes viral. aljazeera.com A video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' has gone viral on social media.

Cory Sharber (2026-04-22). Reported crime on SEPTA continues to drop in 2026 after decade lows last year. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is reporting another According to the agency

mforinoco (2026-04-22). 'We Will Never Abandon Our Prisoners Alone in Their Struggle,' Says Former Palestinian Prisoner. orinocotribune.com By Aseel Saleh — Apr 17, 2026 | The prominent Palestinian official underlined the role of popular movements over the globe in mobilizing support to Palestinian prisoners within an internationalist framework. | For over five decades, Palestinians have observed Palestinian Prisoner's Day on April 17 as a national day to honor the thousands of Palestinian political detainees held in Israeli occupation prisons, highlight their struggle, and demand their freedom. | In commemoration of the day, which is considered by Palestinians as a sacred occasion of patriotism and loyalty, Peoples Dispatch spoke to Mr. Raed Ab…

Brandon Tensley (2026-04-22). Virginia's Redistricting Vote Was About Representation, Power, and History. capitalbnews.org ARLINGTON, Virginia — After weeks of wall-to-wall campaigning, Virginians made their voices heard, approving a new U.S. House map that could help Democrats to pick up four additional seats and bolster Black political power in Congress. "Black voters showed up. Hispanic communities showed up. Communities that Republicans tried to mislead — that they targeted and suppressed …

David Matthau (2026-04-22). Why are NJ Transit fares to New Jersey's 8 FIFA World Cup matches so high? And what benefit will the state get? whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? If you have tickets to attend any of the eight A small number of tickets went on sale in t…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-22). Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid row over financial irregularities. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nepal's Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, on Wednesday resigned from his post, citing moral responsibility and the need for a fair investigation into concerns raised over his financial holdings. | In a Facebook post announcing his resignation, Gurung said he had taken public criticism seriously and chose to step down to uphold ethical standards in public life. | "I, Sudan Gurung, have been performing my duties as the Home Minister with utmost honesty since Chaitra 13, 2082 (March 26, 2026). Recently, I have taken the questions, comments, and public concerns raised by citizens regarding my shares and re…

Reuters (2026-04-22). US slams China after African countries block Taiwan leader's eSwatini trip. scmp.com The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's leader at China's behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. | Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius ‚Äåand Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan's allies.

WSWS (2026-04-22). Japanese government ends ban on lethal weapons exports. wsws.org Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement effectively marks a further major reversal of what is left of Japan's post-World War II pacifist constitution.

Staff (2026-04-22). This morning's interview with News X World (India). gilbertdoctorow.com minutes 19 to 24…

newarab (2026-04-22). PA begins work to find 11,200 missing, disappeared Palestinians. newarab.com

Juan Cole (2026-04-22). 1622, when Iran expelled a European Empire from Hormuz. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Decades ago, I wrote an article about Shi'a Islam in the Persian Gulf in the early modern period. Some of what I said then has some resonances with today's events. | The Portuguese took Goa on the western coast of India in 1510. Their empire in the Indian Ocean focused on naval dominance and small forts — it was not settler colonialism. They rather high-handedly declared that they owned the ocean, and that all ships plying it required a Portuguese permit or cartaz. The ships had to pay fees at the ports controlled by Portugal. They were forbidden from carrying spices or c…

Starr Dixon (2026-04-22). Head Start Is a Stunning Success. Don't Cut It. otherwords.org The federal But I worry that could all change if the Trump administration gets its way. | The…

ALEX (2026-04-22). Reform UK pledges to control the presentation of historical narratives in Welsh museums. thecanary.co Reform UK's manifesto for Wales vows that the far-right party will dictate how museums present history, should it win control of the Senedd. This includes threatening to "review funding" to ensure "political neutrality", along with ordering museums not to present "narrow and exclusionary narratives". Whilst the manifesto uses vague language, Reform politicians themselves have pointed […] | By

Zoya Teirstein (2026-04-22). A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? grist.org Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida shoreline last August, an older woman wearing a swimsuit walked over to ask what they were doing. | "We're just actively monitoring water quality," they told her, but she pressed on. | "Are you looking for that flesh-eating bacteria?" | "We're looking into it," they replied, hoping not to frighten her.

aljazeera (2026-04-22). Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats' win. aljazeera.com This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.

Martha Rios (2026-04-22). Cuba en ONU: Actual orden económico internacional compromete Agenda 2030. radiohc.cu El representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, embajador Ernesto Soberón afirmó este martes en Nueva York que el actual orden económico internacional constituye un obstáculo estructural para la realización del derecho al desarrollo y compromete el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030. | Al participar en la 13 ™ sesión del Mecanismo de Expertos sobre el Derecho al Desarrollo, el diplomático reiteró el compromiso invariable de su país con este derecho humano. | Soberón saludó los 40 años que cumple la Declaración de la ONU sobre Derecho al Desarrollo e insistió en la necesidad de transformar la arquitectura finan…

Staff (2026-04-22). Crudo cubano: øEs posible depender menos de las importaciones con nuestros propios recursos? cubadebate.cu Los crudos pesados, que provienen principalmente de la franja norte petrolera cubana, en las provincias de La Habana, Mayabeque y Matanzas, son los que más se producen, pero también los que presentan mayores complicaciones a la hora de ser procesados.

Staff (2026-04-22). Raúl felicita al Ejército Oriental en su aniversario 65. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, envió una carta de felicitación a los combatientes del Ejército Oriental con motivo del aniversario 65 de su fundación, ocurrida el 21 de abril de 1961 tras la gran victoria en las arenas de Playa Girón, primera derrota del imperialismo en América.

Staff (2026-04-22). Milagro en el fuego (+ Video y Audio). cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en la historia de la Medicina espirituana, un paciente con el 95 por ciento del cuerpo quemado logra sobrevivir. Abel Hondal Toledo, de 27 años, vecino de Guayos, fue atendido en estado crítico extremo tras una explosión por pirotecnia ocurrida el 1 de febrero.

Staff (2026-04-22). Los mercados energéticos globales están al borde de un desastre. cubadebate.cu A cincuenta días de iniciada la guerra contra Irán, el mundo ha perdido 550 millones de barriles de crudo del Golfo, casi el 2% de la producción mundial de 2025. Cada mes que Ormuz está cerrado, el mundo pierde siete millones de toneladas de GNL, un 2% de su suministro anual. Sin embargo, en los países occidentales, que albergan los mayores mercados de futuros, el dolor sigue siendo limitado.

Staff (2026-04-22). Irán advierte que está listo para defender su seguridad nacional e intereses ante cualquier agresión. cubadebate.cu La Cancillería declaró que Irán sigue de cerca la evolución de la situación tanto en el plano militar como político y "adoptará las medidas necesarias y oportunas para proteger sus intereses y su seguridad nacionalesÀÆ, mientras que el Ejército aseguró que se mantiene "en estado de alerta y listo para responder de forma decisiva e integral ante cualquier amenaza u hostilidadÀÆ.

Staff (2026-04-22). María Zajárova sobre el Coloquio "Patria" : Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común. cubadebate.cu El Coloquio "Patria" es la plataforma a través de la cual periodistas, blogueros, académicos, diplomáticos, funcionarios y figuras públicas luchan por la verdad, por la libertad de pensamiento y por el derecho de cada pueblo a llamar "Patria" a su tierra natal, sin obedecer las normas ajenas impuestas por otros. Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común.

Staff (2026-04-22). "Lenin en la época más feroz del imperialismo" , por Néstor Kohan. cubadebate.cu A propósito de cumplirse hoy el aniversario 156 del natalicio de Lenin y, sobre todo, por la trascendencia de su legado, Cubadebate publica en forma de diálogo las ideas del intelectual argentino Néstor Kohan sobre el líder bolchevique que fundó el primer Estado del proletariado en el mundo.

Ed Newman (2026-04-22). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces impact of energy blockade. radiohc.cu Carlos Rafael Fernández de Cossío Domínguez, Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile that the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages in recent days demonstrate the decisive effect of the energy blockade imposed by the United States. | The official stated that "the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages as a result of the greater availability of fuel in recent days demonstrate the decisive impact of the energy blockade." | Fernández de Cossío added that the U.S. government "shamelessly claims that the problems of…

newarab (2026-04-22). UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries aided RSF in El Fasher: report. newarab.com Colombian mercenaries backed by the An

scorinoco (2026-04-22). Public Sector Workers of Argentina Launch Strike Against Milei's Austerity Policies. orinocotribune.com The State Workers Association (ATE) of Argentina began a nationwide strike across the country in protest against far-right President Javier Milei's austerity policies. | On Tuesday, April 21, the workers blocked the airports of Bariloche and El Calafate, and held a demonstration outside Jorge Newbery Aeropark in Buenos Aires. | Workers are demanding the immediate launch of wage negotiations following a loss of more than 44% of purchasing power during the Milei administration, ATE General Secretary Rodolfo Aguiar said. | The union said that imposed wage agreements fall below inflation, deepening the economic crisi…

Staff (2026-04-22). Cota 905 in Caracas: A Tourist Destination of Peace Resilience. orinocotribune.com The community of Cota 905 in Caracas is consolidating a community-based tourism model that highlights its identity and human warmth. Through a five-stop route, residents participate in this project, which arose as a response to a complex past that has been overcome through art, music, and dignified work. The tour begins at the El Chamito store and ascends staircases adorned with murals that reflect the neighborhood's unique character. | The route offers sensory experiences and panoramic views of the capital city. At the El Muro station, tourists enjoy the first viewpoint to the rhythm of drums, while at El Techit…

teleSUR Desk (2026-04-22). Another Russian oil tanker en route to Cuba. mronline.org The Russian tanker Universal, the second shipment of fuel from Moscow to support Cuba in the face of the energy crisis aggravated by the U.S. blockade.

A A (2026-04-22). I mercati potrebbero festeggiare prematuramente, ma la fase successiva sarà probabilmente una guerra più ampia e più intensa. strategic-culture.su Con il senno di poi, la guerra dei dazi di Trump apparirà come una sciocchezza rispetto alla minaccia di un attacco alle linee di rifornimento della Cina. | Segue nostro Stiamo entrando in una nuova fase di questa guerra contro l'Iran. Potrebbe non essere cià≤ che molti si aspettano (soprattutto nei mercati finanziari). Ieri Trump ha affermato, tra l'altro, che lo Stretto di Hormuz era aperto e che l'Iran aveva accettato di non chiude…