(2026-04-21). Irán no aceptará negociaciones con EEUU bajo amenazas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advirtió este lunes que desde Teherán están preparados ´para mostrar nuevas cartas en el campo de batalla ª, ante las amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | En su cuenta de X, el máximo representante del legislativo escribió: Trump, al imponer un bloqueo y violar el alto el fuego, pretende convertir esta mesa de negociaciones —en su propia imaginación— en una mesa de rendición o justificar una nueva escalada bélica ª. | Recalcó que la nación persa no aceptará negociaciones ´bajo la amenaza de la vio…
(2026-04-21). Group to sue US government over destroyed homes in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A group of Lebanese Americans have announced that they will sue the US administration over the destruction of their homes due to Israel's war on At a press conference on Monday at the Bint Jbail Cultural Centre in Dearborn, the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League said it would sue
(2026-04-21). Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
(2026-04-21). Egypt is trying to hold ceasefire in Lebanon together. newarab.com 
Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire hammered out between Lebanon and Israel, expressing support for efforts made by Lebanese institutions to impose control over Lebanese territories. | During a Egypt works, Sisi added, to support Lebanon and detach it from current regional tensions and crises. | The talks of the two l…
(2026-04-21). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-21). Mass arrests in Brisbane add to repression of anti-genocide protests in Australia. wsws.org The arrests of 22 demonstrators in Brisbane follow police raids conducted by the state Labor governments in New South Wales and Victoria.
(2026-04-21). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? juancole.com 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, the way lies open to a new paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death." — July 1955, letter addressed to President Roosevelt, the Russel-Einstein Manifesto | Dr. Mehran Mostafavi* is a nuclear expert who teaches at some of the most prestigious institutions in Fr…
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears. tribune.com.pk 
The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. | US President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran hopes to leverage its control of the Strait of Hormuz to strike a deal that averts a restart of the war, eases sanctions but does not impede its nuc…
(2026-04-21). A connecting link between Trump and Epstein: Who is Paolo Zampolli? wsws.org The emergence of figures like Zampolli signals the consolidation of oligarchic domination over political life and the decay of democratic rule.
(2026-04-21). Iran's bold Hormuz u-turn arm-twists Trump: Will seized ship backfire as oil skyrockets to $95. hindustantimes.com The world's most critical oil chokepoint is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about supply. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, one question is beginning to dominate: is this a temporary shock, or the start of a much bigger energy crisis? At the center of it all is a rapidly intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran. A seized vessel, a tightening blockade, and a sudden reversal on reopening one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, each move has sent markets into a spiral. Oil prices are swinging, gas futures are jumping, and global investors are watching every…
(2026-04-21). Trump's apocalyptic rhetoric echoes nuclear annihilation. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' was more than bluster-it was a reckless invocation of nuclear destruction that shattered diplomatic norms and reignited questions about his fitness to command American power.
(2026-04-21). Iran psychological warfare from Putin's capital? Trump gets contradictory signals amid ship seizure. hindustantimes.com Iran's envoy in Moscow is trying to project calm at a very tense moment, insisting that despite the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, commercial traffic can still safely move through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's protection. He points to what he calls a new legal and security framework for navigation, saying Iran now guarantees safe passage for ships that coordinate with its authorities, even as navies and insurers grow more nervous about the conflict spilling over. His comments, carried by Russian and regional media, land just as Washington's dramatic boarding and capture of the Iranian‚Ä&e…
(2026-04-21). Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.
(2026-04-21). Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions. scmp.com Iran's firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos. | The attack, which took place on Saturday, has been especially awkward for Iran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties with Tehran, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
(2026-04-21). What will Iran's smart sovereignty in Hormuz Strait be like? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Strait of Hormuz sits where economics, security, and politics converge. Smart management doesn't block the strait—it shapes the rules for those who pass through it.
(2026-04-21). Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes. tribune.com.pk 
With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to return to Pakistan for fresh negotiations to end a conflict that has sent crude soaring and revived inflation fears. | However, the Islamic Republic's position remained uncertain as it accused Washington of violating their fragile truce through its blockade of the country's ports and seizure of a ship. | Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28. | Read: US positive on Iran deal but…
(2026-04-21). Russia lifts flight restrictions over Iranian airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Russian Federation has lifted restrictions on its flights over the Iranian airspaces and resumed overflights, the country's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) said on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-21). Tehran warns US and Israel 'preparing surprise attack'. thecanary.co 
The Iranian government in Tehran has said that it has intelligence indicating that the US and Israel are preparing a surprise attack as they go through the motions of a 'temporary ceasefire' that they have never honoured and supposedly aim to negotiate a permanent truce. Tehran: US-Israeli attack imminent? Tehran's announcement came as US forces […] | By
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's continued violation of Somalia's national sovereignty.
(2026-04-21). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-21). Iran is sending mixed signals as Trump threatens war to advance cease-fire talks. haaretz.com If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night — and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and the political leadership ‚ñ Netanyahu continues to leak his assessment, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse…
(2026-04-21). Israel declares Iran missiles finished, but the timing looks like damage control ahead of US meet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, reports says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-21). US seizes Iran-bound ship from China in Arabian Sea. wsws.org Less than 48 hours remain before the expiration of a ceasefire, which could lead to resumption of full-scale US bombing of Iran.
(2026-04-21). Iran's foreign ministry slams US act of piracy in Sea of Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US attack on a commercial vessel and the abduction of crew and families.
(2026-04-21). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were The White House said Vice President
(2026-04-21). Iran's 10-Point Plan is Still a Workable basis for Talks. juancole.com ( On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as "a workable basis on whic…
(2026-04-21). Mojtaba flips script on Trump, still calling shots against US despite weeks of 'badly hurt' talk. hindustantimes.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered only a minor leg injury in the February 28 strike that killed his father, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Iran International, pushing back on earlier reports that he had been badly wounded or was out of action.
(2026-04-21). Israel hindering Gaza aid access despite court ruling, says NGO. newarab.com 
(2026-04-21). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip. ecns.cn Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.-Palestinian media.
(2026-04-21). Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. | Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Bureij camp in the central area of the enclave, while another strike killed one person and wounded others in Gaza City. | Later on Monday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least three people in western Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, health officials at the territory's Nasser Hospital said. | The five deaths were the la…
(2026-04-21). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-21). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death. ecns.cn Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him.
(2026-04-21). Energy sector shows resilience in Q1. ecns.cn Chinas energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic depth in the first quarter of the year, with production of coal, crude oil, natural gas and electricity all hitting record highs for the period.
(2026-04-21). Effort targets irregular stock selloffs. ecns.cn China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said.
(2026-04-21). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-21). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-21). Big Brother and the Israel Advocacy Machine. juancole.com (
(2026-04-21). How deep-red Utah helped launch a portable plug-in solar movement. grist.org 
(2026-04-21). Israeli man stabs wife to death, seriously wounds her 9-year-old son. haaretz.com Police say the 39-year-old suspect stabbed his wife to death and seriously wounded her son, calling emergency services afterwards. According to a Haaretz tally, 95 people have been murdered in Israel since the start of 2026, including eight women.
(2026-04-21). Reform pledges 400,000 deportations, which is easy to do when you don't know what money is. thecanary.co 
In the latest instalment of Reform's performative posturing on immigration, the far-right populist party has pledged to review all asylum claims from the last five years. They're claiming that a Reform government would deport anyone who claimed asylum after arriving in the UK on a visa. We'll leave aside for a moment the absolutely dire […] | By
(2026-04-21). US Air Force's A-10 Warthog jet spared retirement even after reported loss near Iran. geo.tv 
Staff Sergeant Keith Haas of the US Air Force adjusts equipment on an A-10 Warthog warplane at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul April 17, 2002. — ReutersExtension preserves combat power, says USAF secretary.Arizona Sen Mark Kelly has fought to avert A-10's retirement.USAF warns A-10s…
(2026-04-21). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-21). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-21). Facebook Takes Down Indybay Post re: Chevron Picket in Oakland. indybay.org Chevron asked Facebook to take down a post on Indybay's Facebook page about this month's Chevron picket on Telegraph Ave in Oakland, claiming an alleged violation of Chevron's trademark. Chevron is full of legal hot air – fair use of a trademark is permitted for purposes of commentary and criticism, but Facebook nonetheless complied with Chevron's take down demand and sent this notice to Indybay:…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-21). Lufthansa closes regional carrier CityLine with immediate effect: An act of top-down class war. wsws.org With the immediate closure of its regional carrier CityLine, Lufthansa has immediately suspended around 1,300 pilots, stewards and stewardesses, and technical and other personnel.
(2026-04-21). The "Global Progressive Mobilization" : A bankrupt spectacle in Barcelona. wsws.org The weekend conference was a bogus defense of democracy by parties and government leaders who have facilitated the rise of the fascist threat they claim to oppose.
(2026-04-21). "We do have the money to pay for education. Unfortunately, it's been funneled away to pay for wars" : California Little Lake teachers walk out. wsws.org The strike by more than 200 Little Lake educators is part of a broader rebellion by teachers and school workers against poverty wages, healthcare cuts, overcrowded classrooms and the sabotage of struggles by the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). Borneo fire devastates thousands of Malaysia's poorest people. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the plight of hundreds of thousands of working-class people living in slum settlements in both the Malaysian and Indonesian parts of Borneo.
(2026-04-21). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-21). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-21). Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel. aljazeera.com Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
(2026-04-21). Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy stands test of time. ecns.cn Time has had a significant impact over the past 55 years on many people, including the Chinese and United States table tennis players who took part in the groundbreaking Ping-Pong Diplomacy that started in 1971 and helped thaw the ice between the two countries.
(2026-04-21). Resistance to Trump is Organizing in Marin San Geronimo Valley. indybay.org Indivisiblesvg.com is now holding regular protest actions…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province to learn clean energy industry. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit the Clean Energy and Green Computing Dispatching Center in Qinghai Province on April 19, 2026, where he learns about the province's advantages in clean energy resources and the development of its green computing industry.
(2026-04-21). Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. aljazeera.com Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.
(2026-04-21). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-21). Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports. tribune.com.pk 
Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing sources. | The fundraising comes amid strong investor enthusiasm for AI companies as heavy technology spending reshapes businesses across sectors. | JPMorgan and BlackRock are among the investors in the new round, the newspaper said, adding that the fundraising was expected to close soon but had not been finalised. | Read: Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage | The startup is foc…
(2026-04-21). Iran ready to respond to enemy ceasefire violations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says that Iran's armed forces are ready to deliver decisive and immediate responses to enemy threats and violations.
(2026-04-21). Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award. aljazeera.com First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
(2026-04-21). 42,000 University of California workers prepare to strike. wsws.org UC workers confront soaring living costs and worsening conditions, as past contracts expose the need to wrest control from the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). What's wrong with the image? (The big retirement lie?). onlineopinion.com.au Half of retirees have under $250k in super. Most rely on the pension. The reality of ageing in Australia is far from comfortable.
(2026-04-21). A tumultuous month ahead for the economy and policy makers. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). We asked climate leaders what's keeping them inspired. Here's what they said. grist.org 
Climate action may be facing headwinds right now. But the passion, courage, and creativity that defined the climate movement for decades have not gone anywhere. Doctors continue to care for the health of their patients on a changing planet. Grantmakers continue to reach for new pots of funding to enable crucial climate and justice work. Communicators continue to share information in creative ways and drive cultural change, one mind at a time. | This Earth Month, Grist reached out to climate leaders across the country, to hear about how they're staying motivated and continuing to push forward. | Their responses…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon. newarab.com 
The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to the
(2026-04-21). Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO. ecns.cn Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-21). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-21). Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West 'manifesto' has critics alarmed. aljazeera.com Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
(2026-04-21). Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration. aljazeera.com Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
(2026-04-21). Saadi Shirazi: Master of Speech in Persian Literature. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame. His poetry has become popular throughout the world.
(2026-04-21). County blends preservation with tourism-led economic growth. ecns.cn Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.
(2026-04-21). Here's What Happens When You Give Salmon Cocaine. portside.org Here's What Happens When You Give Salmon Cocaine |
(2026-04-21). Minab martyrs parents urge Pope to be voice of their children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Oil, war and ecocide: The destruction of the Middle East. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). Comicomment: U.S. threatens NATO exit, escalating alliance tensions. ecns.cn If Washington scales back its commitments while pressing Europe to assume more—and hints at an exit—it risks removing a cornerstone of the alliance. This could trigger a chain reaction, placing the transatlantic framework under mounting strain and raising the possibility that an already fragile organization could ultimately unravel.
(2026-04-21). PLA warns Japan after Strait transit. ecns.cn The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Smart factories power China's growth rebound. ecns.cn Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.
(2026-04-21). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-21). Japan approves easing of arms export rules. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Japan's government has formally approved a revision of the so-called Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports, including lethal weapons.
(2026-04-21). War On Free Speech Expands To Detention, Sanctions Of Individuals. popularresistance.org The plutocratic power structure in the United States is clamping down on our right to know and to dissent by illegally detaining individuals who speak out or shutting down their access to financial services. Clearing the FOG speaks with political analyst Ali Alizadeh about the unlawful detention of Iranian public policy PhD student at Virginia Tech, Yousof Azizi, who is frequently a guest on major media outlets. The second guest is Rainey Reitman of the Freedom of the Press foundation, who discusses her new book, "Transaction Denied: Big finance's power to punish speech."
(2026-04-21). Cuba Announces the Start of the 4th Elite Baseball League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation announced today that "because of what baseball represents in the Cuban popular imagination," the IV Elite League will begin on May 2nd in stadiums of six qualified teams. | The governing body emphasized that the decision stems from baseball's deep roots in Cuban culture and national identity, and also reflects "a demand of the people"—ideas that set the tone for a call to reconnect with the fans. | According to official information, the tournament will take place "amid the current situation in the country," marked by "the intensificati…
(2026-04-21). US has no option but to drop excessive demands: Khatibzadeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister says the United States has no option but to abandon its excessive demands and fully respect the rights of the Iranian people, adding that diplomacy is the only solution to the crisis.
(2026-04-21). Israeli police arrest two ultra-Orthodox Jews for removing Israeli flags. aljazeera.com Two ultra-Orthodox Jews tore down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh, before being arrested by Israeli authorities.
(2026-04-21). Watch as Sultana ejected from Commons for telling truth, calling Starmer liar. thecanary.co 
Coventry South Your Party MP Zarah Sultana has been ejected from the Commons chamber for her — entirely correct — assertion that Keir Starmer is a "bare-faced liar". Zarah Sultana booted out by Speaker Zarah Sultana was referring to Starmer's evident lies to MPs about his appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the […] | By
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'. ecns.cn With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). U.S. Labor Secretary to step down: White House. ecns.cn U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an investigation into alleged misconduct, becoming the third cabinet member to step down during President Donald Trump's second term.
(2026-04-21). From the Landing at Leidesdorff to Leidesdorff Plaza our Golden Jubilee comes to life. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. lived an amazing adventurous life serving as rhe "African Founding Father of California" May 1966, the Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza. Together, we will celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and preserve authentic California History.
(2026-04-21). 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).
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, on the occasion of its spring festival.
(2026-04-21). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province in NW China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit Banyan Village, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-21). FMLN expresses solidarity with Cuba amid U.S. threats of aggression. radiohc.cu The Secretary General of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), Manuel "Chino" Flores, expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people, who are threatened with imperialist aggression from the United States. | In a press conference in San Salvador, Flores stated that the island suffers a criminal blockade, a people who aspire to a better life, with health and education, and who, despite the restrictions and aggressions, have a healthcare system capable of serving the entire world with medical brigades, as demonstrated during the pandemic when they were even able to produce vaccines. | "We will always…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-21). Wrong, The Independent, the Atlantic Current Isn't on the Brink of Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com The Independent declaring a looming catastrophe based on one modeling study doesn't represent balanced, informed science reporting. Rather, it is acting as a promoter for an alarming, unlikely climate narrative, which may attract readers but simultaneously does a disservice to them and sound science itself.
(2026-04-21). Pentagon rift highlights tensions in U.S. defense leadership. ecns.cn A recent disagreement between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has brought Washington's internal power struggles back into the spotlight, following recent personnel decisions and public remarks that exposed divisions within the Pentagon.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age. tribune.com.pk 
Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as it navigates a world radically altered by artificial intelligence, a technology it has lagged on. | Cook, a supply-chain genius who boosted Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion in his 15 years at the helm, will stay on as executive chairman when Ternus takes over on September 1, Apple said in a statement. | Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has played a central role in reviving products such as the Mac, which has gained market share against PCs. Though he has kept a…
(2026-04-21). SBP receives $1b from Saudi Arabia, second tranche of $3b deposit. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreement with the Kingdom, in a post on X. | In the statement, the central bank said the funds were received "with a value date of 20 April 2026" as part of the financing arrangement recently agreed between the two countries. | State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$ 1 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 20April2026. This is the second tranche of the $3 billion deposit recen…
(2026-04-21). Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that his country is prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield in case of a potential renewed aggression.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). The Green New Deal has evolved. Now it's all about 'affordability.'. grist.org 
Eight years ago, three little words took hold of the environmental movement: Green New Deal. Part popular slogan, part political philosophy, the phrase described a sweeping agenda to create jobs, advance social justice, and combat climate change through major public investment inspired by the New Deal of the 1930s. The term made its way from hats and protest signs to the halls of power, where it shaped local and national policy. Progressives even
(2026-04-21). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-21). 'Social cohesion' defence collapses in NSW court, exposing QLD speech laws. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-21). Miliband distances self from Starmer after disastrous Commons appearance. thecanary.co 
On 20 April, Keir Starmer stood before parliament and attempted to justify making Peter Mandelson our ambassador to the US. While it was always inexcusable to hire the twice-disgraced Mandelson, the situation has looked even worse recently. As we now all know, Mandelson failed his security vetting but ended up in the position anyway. Starmer […] | By
(2026-04-21). Chavez-DeRemer Stepping Down As Labor Secretary. portside.org Chavez-DeRemer Stepping Down As Labor Secretary |
(2026-04-21). CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
(2026-04-21). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-21). EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans. newarab.com 
The European Union has been working on plans to deport those with no right to stay in the bloc back to
(2026-04-21). White House sends delegation to deliver war ultimatum to Cuba. wsws.org While the last visit took place under conditions of a temporary diplomatic reopening, the latest delegation presented an ultimatum under threat of military aggression.
(2026-04-21). Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon. ecns.cn Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Palace and West Ham Draw in Mid-table clash in English Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 today in the 33rd round of the English Premier League. | Crystal Palace, stuck in 13th place in the English league, failed to capitalize on their home advantage at Selhurst Park to secure three points and continue their poor run of form after a defeat in their previous match. | In the seventh minute, the home side's center forward, Jorge Strand Larsen, had a chance to open the scoring with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box, but his effort went wide. | In the minutes that followed, West Ham began attacking Dean Henderson's goal with shot…
(2026-04-21). Preventing resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Preventing the resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation and the strong will of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Debunking the Lie That 'Israel Created Hamas'. orinocotribune.com 
By Mujamma Haraket — Apr 16, 2026 | The Palestinian Islamic organization Hamas is both an armed group and a political movement. It is supported by a large proportion of the Palestinian population, primarily due to its leading role in resisting Israel. | Despite its deep roots in Palestinian society, there is a pervasive, false narrative about the origins of Hamas that is widely promoted, particularly in the West — including among some sympathetic to the Palestinian national liberation cause. | That narrative goes like this: Hamas was encouraged or even created by Israel to undermine the secular Palesti…
(2026-04-21). Disney carries out "massive layoffs," while Sony, SnapChat, Artnet do their own job slashing. wsws.org April so far has seen a wave of layoffs at Disney, Sony Pictures, at arts web platforms and in social media.
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…
(2026-04-21). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal, says blockade on Iranian ports to stay. newarab.com The The two-week truce in the war is set to expire within days, and despite Iran's earlier ruling out a second round of
(2026-04-21). Japan's drill role stirs unease. ecns.cn Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.
(2026-04-21). Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility. indybay.org Hundreds of animal rights activists raided a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding and testing facility in Dane county Saturday morning, one day ahead of the expected protest.
(2026-04-21). City of Birmingham Retirement and Relief System v Rex Tillerson, et al. wattsupwiththat.com I'd suggest this is potentially not just one attorneys office copying the 'homework' out of another office because of sheer laziness.
(2026-04-21). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-21). Algeria's ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case. aljazeera.com Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
(2026-04-21). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers carried out a one-day strike over medical benefits in several major cities across Colombia last week, while 5,500 municipal workers in Montreal struck for three days to protest stalled contract negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Porto Alegre Conference: How not to fight fascism. wsws.org Far from representing a step forward in the construction of an international movement against fascism and war, the Porto Alegre Conference was a political platform for blocking the development of a revolutionary and independent struggle by the working class.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO, John Ternus named successor. ptcnews.tv Apple CEO resigns: Apple has appointed John Ternus as its next CEO, signaling a significant leadership shift as long-time chief Tim Cook steps down after 15 years. | Ternus, who has spent 25 years at Apple and currently heads hardware engineering, will take over from September 1. Cook—credited with expanding Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion during his tenure—will transition to the role of executive chairman. He has led the company since 2011, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs, who resigned due to health issues before his death. | At 50, Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has been a key figure behind…
(2026-04-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Tuesday, April 21.
(2026-04-21). "They want to do to the TRNC what they wanted to do to Donbas" unitedworldint.com 
Speech at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative of the Vatan Party in Russia and UWI author, attended and spoke at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative …
(2026-04-21). Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). A stone testament to enduring ties>. ecns.cn The Lhagyari Palaces in Chusum county, Xizang autonomous region, stand as magnificent historical landmarks that reflect centuries of cultural exchange and ethnic integration between Tibetan chieftains and the central dynasties, according to historians and scholars.
(2026-04-21). Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, warns security firm. geo.tv 
(2026-04-21). Police arrest dozens, using tear gas to thwart rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms. indybay.org On Saturday, law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse over 1,000 concerned citizens — teachers, doctors, nurses, students, families, Democrats, and Republicans — who came together out of concern for animal welfare.
(2026-04-21). Federal prosecutors seize on California warehouse fire to criminalize anti-capitalist opposition. wsws.org Authorities have not officially confirmed a motive, but video posted by warehouse worker Chamel Abdulkarim points to anger over low wages and poor working conditions behind the Ontario, California, fire.
(2026-04-21). When dry season never ends. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-21). US and Israel driving predatory world order', Amnesty warns. newarab.com 
Humanity is "under attack" from a predatory world order in which powerful states trample international law with near-total impunity, The organisation said 2025 was marked by widespread violations, systemic injustices and a collapse of accountability, with the
(2026-04-21). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). 1 Chinese national missing after falling overboard near South Korea's Jeju. ecns.cn A Chinese national remains missing, after falling overboard from a cruise ship near South Korea's Jeju Island on Monday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Jeju.
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Commemorate Workers Memorial Day 2026 Remember The Dead-Fight For The Living! indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-21). Trump says he'll meet Mojtaba's top men soon, completely sidelines Vance and Pakistan track. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). At the UN, Indigenous leaders tackle how to enforce global climate court rulings. grist.org
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Building Bridges With Historian Safiya Bukhara & Unionists Clarence Thomas & Chris Silvera. indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Why did Iran hit Kuwait so hard? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-21). Hamas holds talks in Cairo with mediators and representatives of various Palestinian factions. ecns.cn
(2026-04-21). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Fidel y la Comunicación Revolucionaria: Lecciones para el Siglo XXI (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué tiene que ver Fidel con la inteligencia artificial? øQué puede enseñarnos en un ecosistema dominado por algoritmos y plataformas que moldean lo que vemos y pensamos? øTiene sentido hablar de un líder del siglo XX en un mundo que discute sobre deepfakes y automatización del pensamiento? Si hoy la batalla por el poder pasa por la comunicación, øqué hicieron quienes lograron construir una revolución sin tener ninguno de los instrumentos actuales de la tecnología?
(2026-04-21). Minrex: Delegaciones de Cuba y EE.UU. dialogaron en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El subdirector general a cargo de Estados Unidos del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex), Alejandro García del Toro confirmó este lunes que delegaciones de ambos países sostuvieron recientemente un encuentro en La Habana, que se desarrolló ´de forma respetuosa y profesional ª. | En declaraciones al diario Granma, el diplomático precisó que participaron secretarios adjuntos del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., y por la parte cubana, a nivel de viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores.Es un asunto sensible que, como hemos dicho, manejamos con discreción", afirmó. Foto: Cubaminrex | Según…
(2026-04-21). Periodismo basura: CiberCuba monetiza el dolor de los niños cubanos. cubadebate.cu El nuevo estudio del Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate documenta cómo el medio oficial de la derecha anticubana, CiberCuba, convierte a niños, niñas y adolescentes en soporte de su relato, mediante la exposición reiterada de su imagen en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Una práctica que colisiona con la ley y con la ética periodística.
(2026-04-21). Cuba: IV Liga Élite de Béisbol comenzará el próximo 2 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol informó este lunes que "por lo que representa la pelota en el imaginario popular cubano", la IV Liga Élite comenzará el 2 de mayo en estadios de seis equipos clasificados. | El organismo rector subrayó que la decisión responde a que el béisbol "está asido a las raíces culturales y de identidad nacional" y constituye, además, "un reclamo del pueblo", ideas que marcan el tono de una convocatoria que busca reconectar con la afición. | Según la información oficial, el torneo se desarrollará "en medio de la situación que vive el país", marcada por el "recrudecimiento del bloqu…
(2026-04-21). Cuba cuenta con siete vacunas contra enfermedades infecciosas veterinarias. radiohc.cu Cuba cuenta, actualmente, con siete vacunas para combatir enfermedades veterinarias, las cuales tienen en común el hecho de ser las primeras y únicas formulaciones implementadas en la isla durante el período revolucionario. | Los inyectables son contra la viruela aviar, bronquitis infecciosa, bursitis infecciosa, neumoencefalitis aviar, carbunco sintomático, encefalomielitis equina e icterohemoglobinuria bacilar bovina. | La nación caribeña implementa de manera escalonada siete vacunas veterinarias con tecnología 100 por ciento nacional, cumpliendo con todas las normas y controles de producción emitidos por la Or…
(2026-04-21). Plata para Cuba en equipos mixto de Panamericano Senior de Judo. cubadebate.cu Cuba terminó este lunes con la medalla de plata en el torneo por equipos mixto del Campeonato Panamericano Senior de Judo de Panama, al caer en la final ante Brasil, nación que también ganó este fin de semana el individual, seguido por la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-04-21). Felicitan a presidente de Cuba por su cumpleaños 66. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes múltiples felicitaciones con motivo de su cumpleaños 66, enviadas por miembros de organizaciones políticas y de masas, así como por directivos de instituciones del país. | A través de mensajes difundidos en redes sociales y medios oficiales, representantes del PCC, el Gobierno y diversas organizaciones destacaron la trayectoria del mandatario, su compromiso con la Revolución y su labor al frente del país en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y tensiones internacionales.
(2026-04-21). Ponderan Premio Casa de las Américas en su edición 66. radiohc.cu El presidente de Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto definió este lunes al Premio Literario que cada año convoca la institución habanera como una señal de vida de la cultura revolucionaria y una gran victoria de Cuba. | Durante la inauguración del certamen, en la Sala 'Manuel Galich', de la entidad, el destacado intelectual reconoció la realización de esta edición 66, en medio de un complejo escenario recrudecido por las amenazas y pretensiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de invadir la nación caribeña.En el encuentro convergen diversidad de autores y en esta oportunidad, pese a las circunstancias actuales que ob…
(2026-04-21). Copresidente de Nicaragua exige fin del bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega exigió este lunes el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al que calificó como una política injusta mantenida durante más de seis décadas. | Durante un acto en Managua, la capital nicaragàºense, por el Día de la Paz, el mandatario denunció que la Casa Blanca mantiene amenazas contra la nación caribeña, pese a la resistencia demostrada por su pueblo. | Ante los asistentes, entre ellos la copresidenta Rosario Murillo y representantes de la Asamblea Nacional, el Ejército y la Policía Nacional, Ortega afirmó: Se le o…
(2026-04-21). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…
(2026-04-21). øCómo ha cambiado la Tierra en 58 años?: lo que revela la comparación entre las icónicas fotos de nuestro planeta del Apolo 8 y de Artemis II. cubadebate.cu Cuando el comandante del Apolo 8, Frank Borman, vio por primera vez la cara oculta de la Luna desde la ventana de su nave en 1968, quedó impactado por su aspecto desolador.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-21). Lecce Draws and Remains in the Relegation Zone of Italian Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Lecce drew 1-1 against Fiorentina today in the 33rd round of Italian football (Serie A) and remain in the relegation zone. | Eusebio Di Francesco's men failed to capitalize on their home advantage and the support of the fans at the Stadio Via del Mare to secure three points that would have lifted them from the bottom of the table. | The first goal of the game came in the fourth minute courtesy of Jack Harrison, who latched onto a through ball from midfielder Rolando Mandragora and slotted it into the back of the net. | Tiago Gabriel equalized for the home side in the 71st minute, hea…
(2026-04-21). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-21). Federal court orders release of El Gamal family after 10 months in ICE detention. wsws.org The ruling is a victory for Hayam El Gamal and her five children, but the family remains imprisoned and threatened with deportation as the Trump administration continues expanding the immigration police state and the network of for-profit detention camps.
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea. tribune.com.pk 
Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. | She was among the thousands of Rohingya Muslims who brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in camps in southeastern Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. | Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, but the numbers keep growing as shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push yet more to make t…
(2026-04-20). Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) – Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.President Donald Trump has said he would send a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for additional talks before a ceasefire is set to expire in the coming days. Iran is considering attending the peace talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, but no decision had been made.
(2026-04-20). Little faith in south Lebanon that ceasefire will last. newarab.com 
When a truce came into effect at midnight on 17 April, Everyone told The New Arab they were exhausted from displacement and war. For more than six weeks, Israel unleashed its assault on the country, killing 2,100 people and displacing over 1.1 million people. |
(2026-04-20). IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon…
(2026-04-20). 87 Intl. lawyers denounce US-Israeli war on Iran, Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — A number of 87 international lawyers have issued a joint statement, calling the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and Lebanon 'a gross violation of international law and a clear instance of the crime of aggression.'
(2026-04-20). Anger as Israeli soldier smashes Jesus statue in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
An image of an Israeli soldier vandalising a The incident appeared to show the soldier using a sledgehammer to smash the head of a statue of Jesus in the
(2026-04-20). Israel demolishes south Lebanon homes as talks to happen 'soon'. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has continued to demolish homes in occupied southern Lebanon, as the two countries prepare for a second round of talks this week amid a From Sunday night into early Monday, Israeli forces blew up residential buildings in the villages of Shamaa, Naqoura and Bayyada in the Tyre district, while a strike hit the village of Tayri in Bint Jbeil district. The Israeli army claimed it targeted rocket launchers in a strike on the village of Burj Qalawiya. | Despite a US-brokered truce…
(2026-04-20). IRAN REFUSES TALKS: U.S. NOT SERIOUS Elijah Magnier. thealtworld.com While the U.S. is pushing for more talks and seizing an Iranian cargo ship, Tehran is refusing to back down. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said there are no plans for talks, because the U.S. is constantly changing its demands and they see no signs that the U.S. is interested in advancing diplomacy. | This, as Israel continues to show that it has never respected a "ceasefire," with its attacks on Lebanon, and Hezbollah continues to fight back. | Veteran Journalist Elijah Magnier noted that this is an existential fight for the entire Axis of Resistance, and from Iran to Iraq to Lebanon to Yemen to Palestine, th…
(2026-04-20). Life in Lebanon: Israeli destruction forces many to leave south Lebanon. ecns.cn Thousands of Lebanese citizens uprooted by the war are returning to their homes, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold between Hezbollah and Israel. Many, however, are finding the living conditions difficult. Adel EL Mahrouky reports from southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-20). Catholics finally splitting with Trump over Iran war and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2024, President Donald Trump handily beat Vice President Kamala Harris with Catholic voters by a 12-point margin.Almost a year-and-a-half into Trump's second term, he began attacking Pope Leo XIV, personally and aggressively. Then he shared an image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, days after his defense secretary called for war in the name of Jesus Christ. Between Trump's second inauguration in January 2025 and today, tensions have steadily grown between the president and the Catholic strain of his coalition. This relationship started ripping apart during Israel's brutal war against Gaza and is now shat…
(2026-04-20). Mojtaba's 'mosquito boats' turn into Trump's nightmare in Hormuz Strait as US blockade 'flops' | Iran. hindustantimes.com Even as Donald Trump claimed Iran's navy was "obliterated," analysts warn a new threat is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's IRGC has deployed a "mosquito fleet" of small, fast attack boats, drones, and coastal missiles that are cheap, agile, and hard to detect. These units have already disrupted shipping lanes, slowing global trade and raising insurance costs. Experts say Iran does not need to fully block Hormuz to exert pressure—just make it dangerous enough. With one-fifth of global oil flowing through the strait, even minor disruptions carry massive global consequences.
(2026-04-20). International Law Is Being Used to Restrain Iran, Enable US and Israel. truthout.org While many Western countries have condemned Iran's restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively muted about the "clearly unlawful" war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran, says law professor Maryam Jamshidi. "This says a lot about the ways in which international law is being deployed in this moment as a way… |
(2026-04-20). Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports. scmp.com Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend after a diplomatic effort to end the war appeared to collapse. | A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, would effectively sever Saudi Arabia's only remaining oil export route.
(2026-04-20). Mass protests by workers in northern India against price hikes due to US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Tens of thousands of unorganized workers are demanding substantial wage increases to keep up with spiking rent, utilities and food costs.
(2026-04-20). Liberals need to reconsider loyalty to the American Alliance. onlineopinion.com.au The honour, respect, and support for the American Alliance has been greatly dissipated by Donald Trump's tariffs, the Iran war, and unconditional support for Israel.
(2026-04-20). Parents of Iranian Children Killed by US Bombing Issue Letter Thanking Pope Leo. truthout.org Parents of children killed in the US bombing of an elementary school in southern Iran released a letter on Sunday applauding Pope Leo XIV for speaking out against war and urging him to "continue to be the voice of the voiceless children." "We write this letter to you with trembling hands and a heart full of pain, from amidst the ashes and ruins of the schools of the city of Minab… |
(2026-04-20). Iran says not attending talks, US team 'en route' to Pakistan. newarab.com 
Iranian officials say that they have yet to make a decision yet on participating in talks with the US in "We have no plans for the next round of negotiation, and no decision has been made in this regard," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said on Monday. | Meanwhile,
(2026-04-20). Trump blockade of Iran hampering efforts to resume talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Pakistan's army chief has told US President Donald Trump that continued US naval blockade of Iranian ports is hampering Islamabad's efforts to mediate a second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States.
(2026-04-20). Iranians do not give in to use of force: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iranians are man of talks and dialogue while they refuse to submit to use of force.
(2026-04-20). Iran has no plans for next round of talks with US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran has no plans for another round of negotiations with the US as of yet.
(2026-04-20). Pakistan confident Iran will attend US talks, senior Pakistani government source says. al-monitor.com April 20 (Reuters) – Pakistan is confident it can get Iran to attend talks with the United States, a senior Pakistani government official told Reuters on Monday. "We have received a positive signal from Iran. Things are fluid but we are trying that they should be here when we start the talks tomorrow or a day after," the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The source added Pakistan is actively engaged with Tehran and Washington as U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire deadline looms.
(2026-04-20). Offices, schools move online as Red Zone sealed ahead of US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
All public and private offices and schools within the Red Zone have been instructed to move online, and all government operations in the capital have been shifted to remote working as authorities seal off entry to the Red Zone from Monday, ahead of the expected next round of US-Iran talks in the federal capital. | Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries. Although the talks did not yield the desired results, the ceasefire remains intact, with confidence-building measur…
(2026-04-20). After 'ceasefire', Iran's streets and strategy await next stage. newarab.com 
A week after the 8 April ceasefire took hold, Iran has entered a phase that is not quite peace and not quite continued war. Developments on the ground, official messaging, and regional dynamics are moving in parallel but rarely in alignment. The truce itself is At the regional level, the ceasefire has been read elsewhere as part of a broader de-escalation framework. Inside Iran, it is being read differently. Many see it as part of…
(2026-04-20). Israeli soldier in Sri Lanka faces war crimes summons over Gaza. newarab.com 
An Israeli-American soldier is facing a war crimes complaint over his suspected complicity in carrying out systematic demolitions of civilian infrastructure during The
(2026-04-20). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.
(2026-04-20). Police engage in brutal violence against peaceful protesters statement from Resist Britain First. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 18 April, Resist Britain First mobilised hundreds from across Manchester to oppose Britain First's hate march through the city centre. However, Greater Manchester Police gave the impression that its role was to facilitate the fascists. And, in attempting to clear the streets for the benefit of the far right, officers resorted to violent, […] | By
(2026-04-20). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.
(2026-04-20). This week in history: April 20-26. wsws.org Peru and CIA shoot down missionary aircraft; Socialist Party wins election in Portugal; Mass strikes in Spain against Franco dictatorship; Reza Khan crowned Shah of Iran.
(2026-04-20). The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming. grist.org 
The future looked dire for renewable energy in the United States last spring. Republicans in Congress started gutting the Inflation Reduction Act, forcing its generous tax credits for wind and solar into an early retirement. The Interior Department then
(2026-04-20). MPs debate government contracts with 'evil' Palantir. thecanary.co 
In a Parliamentary debate on Thursday 16 April, MPs across party lines demanded the government end its £330 million NHS contract with spyware tech giant Palantir. But there was one glaring absence — where was Wes Streeting, our secretary of state for health and social care? 'Evil' company Every one of the 13 MPs who […] | By
(2026-04-20). Do social security allowances empower or disempower endangered Indigenous groups in Nepal? globalvoices.org Community members use the support to engage in small businesses, cooperative savings, and cultural preservation initiativesOriginally published on Festival preparation in Chepang village. Photo of Jimling Village in Rapt…
(2026-04-20). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…
(2026-04-20). Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory. aljazeera.com Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.
(2026-04-20). Six Just Stop Oil supporters acquitted of disrupting key national infrastructure. thecanary.co 
Six Just Stop Oil supporters were acquitted at Southwark Crown Court on 17 April. This comes two and a half years after they took part in a slow march on Waterloo Bridge to demand an end to new oil and gas licensing. On 8 November 2023, Sheila Shatford, Julia Mercer, David Kilroy, Geraldine James, Rosalind […] | By
(2026-04-20). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…
(2026-04-20). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(2026-04-20). Phase I of Canton Fair attracts 167,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number of overseas buyers.
(2026-04-20). Failed diplomacy and America's strategic retrenchment in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Donald Trump's failed diplomacy and empty threats against Iran changed nothing. America's Iran misadventure exposed the growing gap between hegemonic ambition and strategic reality.
(2026-04-20). Shreveport Mass Shooting of 8 Children Exposes Toll Of Domestic Violence. capitalbnews.org 
Just over a day after a mass shooting left eight children dead in Shreveport, Louisiana, community members are struggling to process the tragedy. On Sunday morning, Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old father and military veteran, shot and killed the children and wounded two women, including his wife, in a domestic violence rampage that stretched across multiple …
(2026-04-20). Mexico, Spain leaders meet as ties thaw. ecns.cn Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders, signaling a rapprochement during the first presidential visit to the Mediterranean country in eight years.
(2026-04-20). China to carry out intensive space missions in 2026, says CNSA. ecns.cn China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.
(2026-04-20). Supporting Manufacturing Employment. portside.org Supporting Manufacturing Employment |
(2026-04-20). 'Unfit, unwell, unhinged': NAACP calls for Trump's removal. peoplesworld.org 
The NAACP, for the first time in its history, has called for the removal a sitting president, Donald Trump. On April 7, Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, called Trump, "unfit, unwell, and unhinged." The oldest civil rights organization in the country is calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office, …
(2026-04-20). Israel re-opens West Bank settlement evacuated 20 years ago. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers on Sunday officially reopened Sa-Nur, Several cabinet members and lawmakers attended the ceremony near a cluster of white prefabricated homes arranged in rows on a hilltop. | Excluding east Jerusalem, more than 500,0…
(2026-04-20). Germany gurdwara clash: 11 hurt after violent fight at Moers Sikh Temple, police launch probe. ptcnews.tv Germany gurdwara violence: A violent clash broke out at a gurdwara in Germany on Sunday, leaving several people injured and triggering a massive police response. The incident took place at Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Moers, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia.According to reports, over 40 persons were involved in the fight. Some of them were carrying pepper spray, knives, kirpans and even a suspected firearm. The situation quickly went out of control, creating panic among devotees present at the gurdwara.Eyewitnesses said the trouble began shortly before a prayer service. One group allegedly started the attack using pe…
(2026-04-20). Australia: IYSSE speakouts opposing war against Iran draw support from university students. wsws.org "There needs to be a building of class consciousness among people, not just in Australia, but across the globe."
(2026-04-20). Restoring capabilities: Iran's Trump card in war of attrition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The war of attrition doesn't ask who strikes first. It asks who rebuilds fastest. Iran's answer is changing the balance before a possible next round of confrontation begins.
(2026-04-20). No 10 seemingly admits Starmer misled parliament. thecanary.co 
On 17 April, we learned that Peter Mandelson had failed his security vetting for the ambassador to the US position. As Keir Starmer told parliament that Mandelson had actually passed vetting, this meant the PM misled parliament. Simple, right? According to No 10, no. The line from Starmer's people was that the PM didn't know […] | By
(2026-04-20). WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis. truthout.org A Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor scoffed at the concerns of a Democratic state lawmaker regarding the climate crisis, following an atypical series of hail and tornado storms that hit the state last week. On Tuesday, April 14, Wisconsin State Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski (D) shared a video of her watching a storm from the front deck of her home. Godlewski… |
(2026-04-20). Harvesting damask rose in Kashan. en.mehrnews.com KASHAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — It is high time for harvesting 'damask rose' in Kashan and farmers in the city are busy harvesting this fragrant flower.
(2026-04-20). Spain, Ireland, Slovenia to demand end to EU 'association' with Israel. thecanary.co 
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has said that Spain will demand an end to the EU's 'association agreement' with Israel at tomorrow's (21 April 2026) meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg. Spain will be joined by the governments of Ireland and Slovenia. The association agreement gives Israel preferential trade access to the EU as well […] | By
(2026-04-20). Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo. ecns.cn Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China's evolving consumer landscape.
(2026-04-20). Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms. ecns.cn The resilience of the Chinese economy provides a rare sense of certainty in a volatile world, which is why foreign investors continue to express confidence in its bright prospects, experts said.
(2026-04-20). Angus Taylor pushes English requirement for permanent visa holders. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage 'Freedom School'. aljazeera.com Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.
(2026-04-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Monday, April 20.
(2026-04-20). UK Green Party suspends Jewish activist after Israel criticism. newarab.com 
The The Canary reported that Greenstein's suspension was approved by the Green Party's regional council by 11 votes to 1, with the basis of the decision being what the party described as a "history of antisemitism, including court decisions and recent terror…
(2026-04-20). 'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN. geo.tv 
(2026-04-20). Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase | The Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience Malaria-like symptoms. | This after the department reported an uptick in cases of the potentially life-threatening disease in the province. | "Recent surveillance data indicate a worrying rise in both malaria infections and fatalities, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened surveillance, early detection and prompt treatment to prevent loss of life. | "The department urges residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate med…
(2026-04-20). More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China. ecns.cn A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.
(2026-04-20). Argentine union boss pitches corporatist alliance to US executives and fascistic President Milei. wsws.org Speaking at the AmCham summit, CGT chief Jorge Sola proposed to Milei and the assembled business executives and politicians a strategic alliance against the working class.
(2026-04-20). Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects | Over 1000 suspects across the various parts of Gauteng were nabbed in Operation Shanela II operations this past weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Monday. ⚪ Conducted from 17-19 April, the operation resulted in the arrest of 1031 suspects for various crimes. | The arrests were made across all five districts in the province, namely: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni West Rand and Sedibeng. ⚪ According to police, 307 of the arrests were effected by visible policing and they include 103 illegal immigrants. Fifty-four individuals were nabbed fo…
(2026-04-20). Drone wars: How Ukraine rewrote the future of combat. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). The Pitt: The medical drama whose social realism and honesty have gripped millions. wsws.org The interest in the series is a sympathetic response to an unusually humane treatment of social life as a whole in the US.
(2026-04-20). Formation of gov. right of Iraqi people: Gen. Qaani. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani has praised the Iraqi resistance, stressing that the Iraqi people's right to formation of a government.
(2026-04-20). Susanna Reid destroys Starmer's pathetic excuses around Mandelson. thecanary.co 
On Good Morning Britain, Susanna Reid tore apart the weak excuses put out by UK PM Keir Starmer over the ongoing Peter Mandelson scandal. Susanna Reid: on it This followed the PM's latest round of pathetic denials he had any knowledge of disgraced Peter Mandelson failing to pass security vetting before he was appointed as […] | By
(2026-04-20). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-20). US fails to solve opioid crisis despite all efforts and combat actions. infobrics.org The US continues attacking boats in Latin America, while the domestic opioid-dependent population grows.
(2026-04-20). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.
(2026-04-20). Leader thanks Sunni scholars in Hormozgan for unity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has expressed appreciation for Sunni scholars and clerics in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province, commending their unity and declaration of allegiance.
(2026-04-20). Stormont pumps money into ICE surveillance tech. thecanary.co 
Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), Stormont's business development agency, has been ploughing funds into a software company making spying tools for Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) thugs. An investigation by the Belfast Telegraph revealed how Belfast-based Nisos make a range of programmes that can potentially be used to violate human rights. Nisos is a […] | By
(2026-04-20). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.
(2026-04-20). South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi. tribune.com.pk 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding. It is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years. | "The level of economic cooperation between South Korea and India is still very low," Lee said on Sunday at a dinner meeting with members of the Korean community in New Delhi. "Going forward, we will expand that space and make the relationship between South Korea and India completely different from what it is now," he added.
(2026-04-20). Bayern Munich continue their dominance of the Bundesliga, claiming their 35th title. thecanary.co 
Bayern Munich have clinched the German football league title for the 35th time in their history, with four matches remaining in the season, following a 4-2 home victory over Stuttgart on Sunday 19 April at the Allianz Arena in Matchday 30, thus rounding off a perfect week both domestically and in Europe. Bayern Munich: winners […] | By
(2026-04-20). Iran's lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Lesson for China? Iran's low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assets | 2. Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again | 3. The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America…
(2026-04-20). MBS hosts Burhan in Jeddah as $1.5B Saudi-backed arms deal stalls. al-monitor.com Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan traveled to Jeddah Monday for a visit that could be aimed at salvaging a $1.5 billion Pakistani arms deal Riyadh has reportedly blocked.
(2026-04-20). Ireland's president calls for UN renewal to 'save us from hell'. thecanary.co 
Ireland's president Catherine Connolly has told a gathering of largely progressive leaders that they must cooperate to fight back against a growing tide of "might is right". Speaking at the Defence of Democracy conference in Barcelona, Connolly offered a defence of the UN as the best available means to achieve this, even if, "the United […] | By
(2026-04-20). Unite escalates strike action against below-inflation pay for Scottish university workers. thecanary.co 
On 20 April, Unite the Union announced that more than 1,100 workers at five Scottish universities will stage a 24-hour strike. The industrial action is scheduled for 24 April to dispute an imposed real-terms pay cut. Unite members at Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh Napier and Heriot Watt universities will take part. At […] | By
(2026-04-20). Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1. aljazeera.com Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
(2026-04-20). Typical autumn weather system dominates SA. sanews.gov.za Typical autumn weather system dominates SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a typical autumn weather system will dominate the country this week. | "This consists of a surface trough over the western and central interior, with the Atlantic High extending its ridge over the southern and eastern parts of the country, supported by upper-air troughs resulting in isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in places," the weather service said. | The forecast for Monday is partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the north-eastern parts, where a yellow…
(2026-04-20). Why Has There Been a Sudden Surge in Russian Tourists Visiting China. infobrics.org The 30-day visa-free policy, along with improved tourism infrastructure and payment options, has led to a surge in Russian tourists visiting China…
(2026-04-20). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.
(2026-04-20). Memos Show John Roberts Became The Activist He Warned About. levernews.com Upgrade now for full access and to get our exclusive John Roberts' Revolution e-book detailing the judicial coup that has commandeered the government. | | Click here to upgrade for access. | | Though America has become a goldfish-brain society that forgets its entire world every 15 minutes, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the cautionary tale implicit in The New York Times' new blockbuster (2026-04-20). Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the deepening of democracy and advancement of human rights for all. ⚪ The President noted that as South Africa prepares to commemorate Freedom Day next Monday, the country remains "grounded in a culture of human rights, the rule of law and the expression of people's will through regular elections" as set out in the Constitution. ⚪ "What we have built and continue to build in this country is distinct. ⚪ "This places a responsibility on South Africa as an active member of the international community to advance our…
(2026-04-20). What are UFI files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-20). War, climate change, and AI: What's at stake at this year's UN Indigenous forum. grist.org 
Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world's largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. But they arrive against an increasingly hostile global backdrop, facing an artificial intelligence boom driving new extraction on ancestral lands, a U.S. administration that has made it increasingly difficult for Global South delegates to secure visas to attend, and the twin challenges of climate change and green energy projects that have frequently run afoul of Indigenous land rights. | This year's United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is focused on the grim topic of surviv…
(2026-04-20). A war that was supposed to be short, but changed the balance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The war was meant to be brief. But power has layers—and Iran's strategic depth turned a quick strike into a slow shift of the balance.
(2026-04-20). Aldi DX tech workers in Germany fight job cuts: Form a rank-and-file committee! wsws.org 2,000 workers gathered at Aldi DX IT in Essen to elect a board to carry out the works council election, with many determined to fight job cuts and deteriorating working conditions.
(2026-04-20). Ghalibaf warns global oil traders on 'house of cards' pricing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the global oil market participants against relying on unreliable "vibe-trading digital oil,", urging them to focus instead on real physical oil transactions.
(2026-04-20). Interview given by Díaz-Canel to Kristen Welker for 'Meet the Press'. mronline.org 
Our political system is not the one that prevents us from moving forward. I repeat that the blame lies with the blockade imposed by the United States government.
(2026-04-20). ABC News leads the media shonks in fomenting fear of recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Israel's history of destroying Christian, Muslim religious sites. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). NYPIRG's Stop Energy Hogs Tour. mediasanctuary.org NYPIRG is conducting a statewide bus tour to highlight the energy waste of AI data centers, which require a tremendous amount of energy, zapping electricity from the public grid. These energy hogs could lead to rising air pollution, industrial use of local clean water, and skyrocketing utility bills. Legislation calling for a moratorium on such data centers has been introduced. A data center is being proposed for the old Kenwood Convent / Doan Stuart school site in the South End of Albany. Eric Woods of Albany talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-20). Fiji defends its isolated UN stance supporting Israel. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji's Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, has defended his country's voting record at the United Nations, saying it is guided by principle, not pressure. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vitusagavulu said Fiji carefully assessed each resolution on its merits rather than aligning with majority positions. "Fiji votes at…
(2026-04-20). North Korea tests-fires short-range ballistic missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — North Korea announced Monday that it had test-fired five short-range Hwasongpho-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missiles following reports by South Korea and Japan of launches toward the East Sea.
(2026-04-20). Chicago Teachers Lead May Day 'Shutdown': Can This Spark a General Strike? thealtworld.com Chicago is gearing up for a May 1 International Workers' Day shutdown, and the Chicago Teachers Union is leading the charge. CTU president Stacy Davis Gates joins Breakthrough's Amanda Yee to explain why the union is calling for a national day of action under the banner of "no work, no school, no shopping" to protest Trump and ICE "terrorism." | Davis Gates discusses how Trump's cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and education — while funneling billions into ICE and wars abroad — are already hurting Chicago's students and families. She connects the fight for sanctuary schools, the legacy of enslaved Africans' ge…
(2026-04-20). Comienza en Girón el pueblo a dar sus Firmas por la Patria. radiohc.cu 
Con la rúbrica de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, comenzó hoy un movimiento popular denominado Mi firma por la Patria, que reafirma la irrenunciable vocación de paz, esencia de la nación cubana. | Tras el acto que en Playa Girón saludo los 65 años del histórico triunfo ante la invasión mercenaria en abril de 1961, el pueblo procedió a plasmar su firma por la vocación de paz de la Patria y el compromiso con la soberanía de la nación. | José Enrique de la Cruz Pérez, dirigente de la Federación Estudiantil Universita…
(2026-04-20). øPrivatización o actualización?: Claves del nuevo Decreto Ley sobre asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Cuadrando la Caja analizó esta vez los beneficios del Decreto-Ley 114/2025. Expertos abordaron la gestión de la empresa estatal en momentos tan complejos de la economía cubana, la constitución de empresas mixtas, las asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas. øHabrá una privatización de la economía cubana?
(2026-04-20). Huge demonstration on Sunday in Madrid to support Cuba. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people participated on Sunday in a demonstration in support of Cuba and against the United States blockade, marching through areas of downtown Madrid. | The march, which took place from the Atocha roundabout to the Plaza de la Provincia, next to the Plaza Mayor, included songs, slogans, and the display of signs demanding an end to the White House's hostility toward the Caribbean island. | The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) in Spain organized the demonstration under the slogan "For the end of the United States blockade against Cuba." | Sixty-nine solidarity associations and groups across…
(2026-04-20). Meeting between Cuban and U.S. delegations confirmed. radiohc.cu This morning, Granma newspaper inquired about recent foreign press reports concerning meetings between U.S. and Cuban officials in Havana. | Alejandro García del Toro, Deputy Director General in charge of U.S. Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX), gave a statement to Granma regarding the matter. | García del Toro stated: "It is a sensitive matter that, as we have said, we are handling with discretion. | But I can confirm that a meeting between Cuban and U.S. delegations was recently held here in Cuba. The U.S. delegation included Assistant Secretaries of State, and the Cuban delegation included rep…
(2026-04-20). El Nino likely to form in coming months, raise global heat risk: China climate center. ecns.cn A new El Nino event, a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, is likely to develop in the coming months and could reach moderate or stronger intensity later this year, raising the risk of higher global temperatures and more extreme weather.