presstv.ir (2026-04-23). Leading US magazine says Trump war on Iran ends in final defeat
The strategic aftershocks and long-term consequences of the war of aggression launched by US President Donald Trump and his closest ally, Israel, against Iran will be felt long after the fighting ends, the Foreign Policy magazine says.
(2026-04-22). Trump says there is 'no time frame' for ending war with Iran. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is"no time frame"for ending the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ahmad Vahidi and his deputies had rejected much of what Irans own negotiators had discussed during the first round of U.
(2026-04-23). Israeli Troops Say Mass Looting of Occupied Southern Lebanon 'Routine'. news.antiwar.com South of the newly-established Yellow Line, Israel has established de facto military occupation of over 50 Lebanese municipalities, and has been demolishing homes and preventing the return to displaced locals. The destruction goes deeper than that, however. A new report from Israel's Haaretz quotes numerous Israeli soldiers within southern Lebanon saying that the looting of …
(2026-04-23). Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack. aljazeera.com Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj in a 'double-tap' attack in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-23). Headlines for April 23, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Says It's Collecting Tolls for Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz, Senate Republicans Defeat Iran War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time, Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan After Clashes with Hegseth, Despite Ceasefire, Israel Kills 5 in Lebanon, Including Journalist Amal Khalil, FBI Launched Probe of New York Times Reporter Following Unflattering Coverage of Kash Patel, Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia Dies at 80, Toxic Gas Release at West Virginia Metal Refining Plant Kills 2, Injures 30 Others, American Lung Association: Nearly Half of U.S. Children Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution, H…
(2026-04-23). Targeted Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil bombed and left to die by Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Jeremy Loffredo of Drop Site News Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has been killed in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military in the town of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Her employer, Al-Akhbar, confirmed the death of their correspondent on Wednesday evening. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist, were…
(2026-04-23). What to expect next in the fragile ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
As the U.S. and Iran face off in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel will do everything it can to reignite the war with Iran and resume its offensive in Lebanon.
(2026-04-23). Israel kills five in Lebanon as Beirut seeks 'truce' extension. newarab.com 
A second strike then targeted a nearby building in the same village, wounding Khalil and trapping her beneath the rubble. She was later found dead at the scene, her employer, the prominent newspaper Al Akhbar, anno…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Antisemitism or anti-Zionism? Sydney Uni pressure to silence Israel, apartheid critics. asiapacificreport.nz University of Sydney's appointment of pro-Israel academic Michael Abrahams-Sprod as antisemitism adviser has exposed management to an embarrassing conflict in its approach to freedom of expression. Wendy Bacon reports for Michael West Media. SPECIAL REPORT: By Wendy Bacon While University of Sydney antisemitism adviser Dr Michael Abrahams-Sprod works in vice-chancellor Mark Scott's office as its…
(2026-04-23). The unfolding tragedy of Gaza's missing children amid genocide. newarab.com 
In Gaza, the issue of Made worse since the outbreak of
(2026-04-23). Iran laughs, Trump makes desperate plan as oil prices skyrocket in US: Real cause of longer truce. hindustantimes.com As Iran keeps dodging U.S. pressure and hinting at closing Hormuz, American fuel prices keep climbing. Trump quietly extends the ceasefire, weighs a longer Jones Act waiver, and braces for midterm backlash while insisting the blockade on Iranian ports will continue. Can he contain both Iran and voter anger at once?
(2026-04-23). After Hormuz, all eyes on Red Sea: Could Iran trigger a global shipping crisis at Bab al-Mandeb. hindustantimes.com What happens when the world's two most critical maritime chokepoints are pushed to the brink, at the same time? The Strait of Hormuz is already under pressure. Now, a new threat is emerging from the Red Sea. Iran's so-called "new cards" may not be nuclear or diplomatic, they may be geographic. The Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strip of water most people have never heard of, suddenly becomes the hinge on which global trade swings. But how real is this threat? Can Iran actually pull this off through its regional network? And more importantly, what happens to your fuel prices, supply chains, and economy if it does? From S…
(2026-04-23). How Does One Exterminate an Entire Civilization? orinocotribune.com On April 7, on his Truth social media network, President Trump issued the following threat to Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." | What is terrifying is not only the intention of a president of a nuclear power to prepare for the extermination of an entire civilization but also the silence and morbid curiosity with which this monstrous statement has been received by the dominant "public opinion" across the world. | Few were horrified by the public and official threat to kill millions of people—children, adults, and the elderly—and to devastate their culture,…
(2026-04-23). Donald Trump's exploited States of America. mronline.org 
Tariffs, kidnappings, blockades, bombings, and constant threats of escalation mark U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. The reason for the aggression: the U.S. must free itself from exploitation by other countries. According to Trump, the others are enriching themselves at the expense of the U.S. market, NATO partners are leaving the U.S. to shoulder the …
(2026-04-23). U.S. billionaires buy power, Cuba's people build it. cpusa.org 
There's a word that gets thrown around a lot in the U.S. — democracy. The ruling class loves to wrap itself in it, especially when it's time to attack anyone who refuses to bow to Wall Street, including working-class people here at home. But lately, the target is Cuba again. | With Cuba, the Trump regime is tightening the screws, escalating the decades-long blockade, and ramping up the corporate smear machine. Their message is always the same lie: "Cuba is a dictatorship. We are the beacon of freedom." | But let's think for a moment on our democracy in the U.S. Who actually rules? Who decides what happen…
(2026-04-23). Is Iran 'collapsing financially'? Trump claims USA's Hormuz blockade is costing Tehran $500 mn a day. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump claims Iran is "collapsing financially" as Washington ramps up economic and military pressure despite extending the ceasefire. With tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has deployed advanced surveillance systems like GARC drones to monitor Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran, however, rejects the narrative, insisting it will not bow to sanctions or blockade pressure. Is this maximum pressure working—or pushing the region closer to escalation?
(2026-04-22). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-22). Trump not viewing Iran's ships seizure near Hormuz Strait as breach of ceasefire: White House. ecns.cn The IRGC also targeted a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria on Wednesday, a third"violating ship"attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now stranded on Irans shores, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported.
(2026-04-23). Iran's parliament, SNSC weighing Hormuz control plan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Iran's parliament and Supreme National Security Council are jointly reviewing a proposed plan to assert sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, with final decision-making authority yet to be determined.
(2026-04-23). US imperialism's war on Iran unleashes global economic and social catastrophe for the working class. wsws.org American imperialism's determination to consolidate its geostrategic dominance over the Middle East, one of the world's most critical energy-producing regions, has already claimed the lives of thousands of Iranians. But the economic fallout from the US-instigated war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could prove even more deadly.
(2026-04-22). Pentagon assesses clearing Hormuz mines could take 6 months: report. ecns.cn This file photo taken on Feb.19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz..S.defense officials briefed lawmakers this week on an intelligence assessment that it could take six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines deployed by the Iranian military, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). Iran's legal legitimacy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Iran's control of Hormuz isn't defiance—it's law. Bound by 1958 innocent passage rules, not 1982 transit rights, Tehran holds legal ground that Washington can't challenge.
(2026-04-23). Iran Survives Terrorist War And Emerges A Major Power Broker. scheerpost.com Tim Anderson for Black Agenda Report. Tim Anderson tours Iran during the US-Israeli war, showing different scenes from the terrorist targeting of civilians. He contends Iran has emerged with greater regional leverage, especially through its control over the Strait of Hormuz. The unprovoked war against Iran by the USA and "Israel" has failed in spectacular …
(2026-04-23). US-Israeli aggression root cause of insecurity in Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has termed the aggression of the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran as the root cause of insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-23). The Looming Food Crisis: Why the Strait of Hormuz is Disrupting Global Agriculture. democracynow.org 
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. | "About a third of the world's basic fertilizers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz," says Hanieh, who adds that the "coming food crisis" is compounded by the climate and debt crises in much of the developing world. "I…
(2026-04-23). War Chokes the Food Chain: Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Hunger Shock. scheerpost.com UN officials warn that the U.S.—Iran conflict and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz are triggering a fertilizer collapse that could ripple into food shortages, soaring prices, and mass hardship worldwide. Staff A farmer stands in a field outside Amritsar, India, scattering fertilizer across green crops—an ordinary act that now sits at the edge …
(2026-04-23). Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. "About a third of the world's… |
(2026-04-23). Security conference on the South Caucasus concluded. unitedworldint.com 
With participation of numerous ambassadors, economic, and political experts from the Republic of Türkiye, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, along with the Chairman of the Vatan Party, Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek. The Security Conference on the South Caucasus, organized by the National Strategy Center (USMER), has …
(2026-04-23). Protesting Israel-US attacks on Iranian Schools, Colleges. juancole.com — | Letter regarding U.S.-Israel attacks on Iranian educational infrastructure: |
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Iran to pursue US-Israel attack on scientific centers: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — An Iranian vice president says the country will pursue in international forums the attacks on scientific centers by the United States and the Israeli regime.
(2026-04-23). Aftermath of US-Israel strikes on girls' dormitory in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Umm al-Banin dormitory, part of a school complex in Ravansar county of Kermanshah province, was struck during the military aggression of the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran.
(2026-04-23). The 'age of electricity' is here. No one knows what comes next. grist.org The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has caused an unprecedented disruption in global energy markets, bottlenecking 20 percent of the world's supply of oil and liquefied natural gas. We don't yet know exactly what this means for the fight against climate change. But, thanks to two new reports released this week, we now have the clearest picture yet of the path the world was on before the conflict sent the price of oil soaring — and it was a path where the fossil fuels threatened by the war were less central than ever to meeting growing global energy needs. | The world is entering an "
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). TUCKER BAILS, LATINOS BOLT — AND A BIDEN INSIDER ADMITS HE'D HAVE BOMBED IRAN FOR BIBI TOO. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer We are starting to see buyer's remorse across the political spectrum. As the AP reports—stating the obvious—polls show Latino voters breaking from the president, while at the same time Tucker Carlson is publicly apologizing for supporting him. Even within MAGA, cracks are forming, underscored by the resignation of Joe Kent. But the truth …
presstv.ir (2026-04-23). Collective slap: Heads of Iran's three state branches strike back at TrumpThe three heads of Iran's executive, legislative, and judicial branches have issued a collective response to US President Donald Trump, denouncing his remarks about "divisions between extremists and moderates" in Iran as unwarranted provocations.
(2026-04-23). US Imperialism Enters a New Stage. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Apr 21, 2026 | Donald Trump's rhetoric and actions against Iran, Venezuela and Cuba over the last year have few parallels in modern history. They have to be seen as marking a new stage. As such they call for a reevaluation of analysis and strategy on the part of the Left. | Trump's repeated threat to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages where they belong" is unmatched by the rhetoric of even the most notorious and brutal heads of state over the recent past. Decapitating the entire leadership of a country to compel total submission, as Washington and Tel Aviv have done in Iran, is also a novelt…
(2026-04-23). Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade. newarab.com 
A After weeks of bombing and counter-strikes, focus has shifted to the standoff in the In response to Iran's blockade of the strait since the start of the Middle E…
(2026-04-23). Iran slams use of neighbors' soil by enemy for attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to the UN condemned the United States' use of the airspace and territory of several Persian Gulf Arab states to carry out unlawful strikes against Iran during the recent war of aggression.
(2026-04-23). In OtherWords: April 23, 2026. otherwords.org It's gotten hard to keep up with the news about talks between the U.S. and Iran — or even to trust the updates coming from the administration about them. This week in OtherWords, Mitchell Zimmerman argues that despite the administration's claims of "victory" in the conflict, That war was made possible by sky-high Pentagon spending, which was hiked this past year to stunning $1 trillio…
(2026-04-23). Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping. newarab.com 
Iran has banked the first proceeds from With planned peace talks hanging in the balance, more fuel-hungry airlines cancelled flights, oil pric…
(2026-04-22). Iran stresses dialogue, criticizes Washington's 'double standards' in negotiations. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Iran has always welcomed resolving issues through dialogue and agreement and will continue to do so.
(2026-04-23). Sumud flotilla marks biggest Gaza aid effort as fleet doubles. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). UK media sidelined Palestinian voices in Gaza war, study finds. newarab.com 
The By analysing 11,295 excerpts from 686 articles covering the same events across the three news publishers and Al Jazeera, The report added that the publications als…
(2026-04-23). Gaza to hold first election in over 20 years amid Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Gaza's first elections in more than two decades Voting in the central Gaza city is scheduled for Saturday, alongside municipal elections across the Widely viewed by Palestinians as a symbol of national unit…
(2026-04-23). Gaza's Informal Digital Economy and Resilience. juancole.com The telecommu…
(2026-04-23). Gaza: Children among five killed in Israeli strike in Beit Lahia. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a Gaza remains gripped by daily violence despite a 10 October ceasefire, as the Israeli military has been carrying out violations in the form of strikes, gunfire, and deliberate home demolitions. | "Five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of civilians near Al-Qassa…
(2026-04-23). Palestinian reports: Five killed, including three children, in Israeli strike in northern Gaza. haaretz.com
(2026-04-23). Venezuela: Far-Right María Corina Machado Does Not Meet Amnesty Law Requirements. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly's Commission for Monitoring the Amnesty Law, Jorge Arreaza, has reiterated that far-right politician María Corina Machado does not meet the legal requirements to qualify for the benefits of this law. According to the official, Machado's stance in support of US imperialism excludes her from any pardon. | "If the judge sees that you requested an invasion once, twice, or three times, it's no longer applicable," Arreaza stated emphatically this Wednesday, April 22. "The law is very clear." | The commissioner highlighted the fact that amnesty is not an automatic proces…
(2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump's War on Iran. democracynow.org 
The rise of online prediction markets has allowed people to bet on virtually any news event. For a small group of traders, the war with Iran has been a windfall. A number of lucrative, well-timed bets related to the war totaling over $1 billion have raised alarm over people connected to the Trump administration possibly using inside information to profit. | Amanda Fischer, policy director and chief operating officer for Better Markets, says it's unclear how closely regulators are watching these online betting markets. The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is also an adviser to the two leading predictio…
(2026-04-23). What Is May Day Strong, the 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' Protests Against Trump? portside.org What Is May Day Strong, the 'No Work, No School, No Shopping' Protests Against Trump? |
(2026-04-23). China marks navy's 77th anniversary amid growing role in safeguarding peace. ecns.cn China on Thursday celebrated the 77th anniversary of its navy, whose presence and increasing strength have become a significant force in maintaining regional and global stability.
(2026-04-23). Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion. sanews.gov.za Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion | Eskom says its Group Investigations and Security Department investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts is in its final stages of completion. | This after reports that diesel supplier contracts at the power utility had been allegedly riddled with corruption and irregular contract management. | "As part of its ongoing governance, risk and assurance processes, Eskom…launched an investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts. | "Eskom ca…
(2026-04-23). Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty: UN. newarab.com 
More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the Fertiliser shortages – worsened by the blocking of cargo vessels through the
(2026-04-23). Authorities expose 10 ecological violation cases, urge stricter enforcement. ecns.cn Chinas natural resources and forestry authorities on Thursday unveiled 10 typical cases of ecological violations identified in the first quarter of this year.
(2026-04-23). Afghanistan starves as allies freeze its future. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Mahan Air to resume flights between Iran, China. ecns.cn Iranian carrier Mahan Air announced that it will gradually resume passenger flight services between Iran and China starting next Sunday.
(2026-04-23). UK, France agree to three-year deal to stop migrant crossings. newarab.com 
Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement Britain will meanwhile provide up to 766 million euros ($89…
(2026-04-23). Trump Shares Post Calling for the Killing of Iranian Leaders Who Won't Accept US Demands. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday shared a post calling for the killing of Iranian leaders who won't accept US demands, ramping up his threats against the country amid a very fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-23). Is Another Financial Crisis Brewing In The US Economy? scheerpost.com By Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers. Reports suggest the US economy may be on the verge of another financial crisis, with major problems in the $3 trillion private credit market. Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers of Wall Street's Ponzi schemes. There are growing signs that the United States may be …
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Restrictions deepen for Palestinians in Iraq, impacting cooking. newarab.com 
Conditions of The latest measure, according to residents, is the denial of access to cooking gas cylinders through state distribution outlets because they do not hold Iraqi nationality. The decision has triggered widespread…
(2026-04-23). Ahvaz people renew pledge to Leader. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — People of Ahvaz gathered in the streets for the 53rd consecutive night of spontaneous rallies across Iran, reaffirming allegiance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). African creators struggle to secure decent income in gig economy. globalvoices.org The legal framework for click-worker protection remains underdevelopedGlobal VoicesImage taken from In less than a decade, Africa has become one of the most dynamic
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). US ramps up boat strikes in Latin American waters amid mounting proof that victims are fishermen. wsws.org Escalating US military strikes targeting fishermen under the pretext of a "war on drugs" are driven by a broader agenda of imperialist domination.
(2026-04-23). Sustaining Life, Building Communes: Vida Café Economic Circuit (Part 4). orinocotribune.com 
In the mountainous coffee-growing region of Morán municipality, in Lara state, generations of families have built their lives growing coffee. Steep slopes, misty mornings, and hard physical labor are part of daily life in this territory, where coffee is not only a crop but a way of organizing time, work, and community. In recent years, this long history of cooperation has taken a new form through the Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit, an initiative that brings together seven coffee-growing
(2026-04-23). The US witch-hunt against Chinese scientists and the death of Danhao Wang. wsws.org Danhao Wang's death is the direct consequence of a systematic government- and university-sponsored political operation targeting young Chinese researchers. This xenophobic purge, deeply intertwined with the capitalist military-industrial complex, is part of the broader attack on the democratic rights of all immigrants, students and working people.
(2026-04-23). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11: 15 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-04-23). Israel quietly pushes plans for another West Bank settlement. newarab.com 
After re-establishing the settlements of Homesh and Sanur, which were removed under
(2026-04-23). Big Oil breaks everything. mronline.org 
The planet, our democracy, our courts…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Iranian people thwarted Mossad sedition: Bahraini cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A representative of Bahrain's Shia leadership said Iran's popular mobilisation prevented Mossad from sowing unrest during recent regional tensions, crediting national unity for the outcome.
(2026-04-22). 2 dead, 19 hospitalized after chemical leak at U.S. West Virginia plant. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 22 ⚪ At least two people were killed and 19 others sent to hospital on Wednesday after a chemical leak occurred at a silver catalyst manufacturing plant in the U.S.state of West Virginia, local authorities said.
(2026-04-23). Somalia closes Bab al-Mandab Strait to Israeli shipping. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Somalia announces that it is banning vessels linked to the Israeli occupation from traversing the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait — a vital global shipping passage.
(2026-04-23). Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm murder charges. newarab.com 
Former Philippines president Duterte would be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humani…
(2026-04-23). Raytheon exec blasts through revolving door and into space. responsiblestatecraft.org A Raytheon executive is blasting through the government-industry revolving door to
(2026-04-23). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.
(2026-04-23). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-04-23). Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Defrauding Donors With Payments to Extremist Informants. portside.org Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Defrauding Donors With Payments to Extremist Informants |
(2026-04-23). Karaj school seriously damaged in US-Israeli strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Komeil School in Karaj sustained serious damage during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
(2026-04-23). China identifies new lunar mineral, matching U.S. total. ecns.cn A lunar mineral discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th lunar mineral identified globally, according to media reports.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, say sources. geo.tv 
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPhelan clashed with Hegseth, other military leaders.Hegseth has fired top officials from across the…
(2026-04-23). The EU still has no guts when it comes to Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In a sign of mounting pressure on European leaders over Israel's violence in occupied Palestinian territories and beyond, more than a million EU citizens have
(2026-04-23). CATL says new batteries cut charging time, extend EV range. ecns.cn Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) said it has developed a new generation of electric vehicle batteries designed to reduce charging times and extend driving range.
(2026-04-23). Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University? wsws.org The Harvard Corporation consists of a virtual Who's Who of America's corporate-financial oligarchy.
(2026-04-23). China reports steady farm output, rural income growth in Q1. ecns.cn The number of newborn piglets last month declined year-over-year for the first time in 17 months, gradually improving the supply-demand balance and stabilizing prices, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
(2026-04-23). Iran Seizes Ships, closes Hormuz until US lifts Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The naval branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps
(2026-04-23). "This is gaslighting. A deception" : Los Angeles school workers denounce union-backed sellout contracts. wsws.org A WSWS analysis of comments on union social media found roughly two-thirds of UTLA comments and a majority of SEIU 99 comments were against the contracts.
(2026-04-23). New proof that Israel lobby writes EU script. electronicintifada.net Kallas serves a cocktail of dishonesty and farce.
(2026-04-23). Australia: Two workers killed on the job in Brisbane in three days. wsws.org These terrible deaths point to a rising toll due to unsafe conditions and increased rates of exploitation in Australia and internationally.
(2026-04-23). What Orban's exit means for the future of EU-Israel relations. newarab.com 
On 12 April, Viktor Orban's sixteen-year grip on power ended in a While Orban's defeat was framed primarily as a domestic mandate against corruption and authoritarianism, it also reflects the loss of the Israeli government's Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the few Israeli politi…
(2026-04-23). Indigenous land defenders are being killed, AI is scraping their knowledge. grist.org 
(2026-04-23). Palestine movement defies police over Nakba Day march in London. newarab.com 
The Palestine movement in the United Kingdom has begun preparations for a It described the march as "decisive" in affirming solidarity with Palestine and opp…
(2026-04-23). 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?
(2026-04-23). D4VD Murder Case: What Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Autopsy Revealed About Her Death. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | New details have come to light in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body
(2026-04-23). Scientists create largest-ever cosmological simulation, opening new window into universe. ecns.cn A Chinese-led international team has released the largest-ever cosmological simulation, named "HyperMillennium," offering scientists a powerful digital tool to explore cosmic evolution.
(2026-04-23). How BRICS Can Help Replace the Petrodollar. infobrics.org Strategic autonomy and 'India first' — both principles that should be driving India's foreign policy — require India to pivot to BRICS to safeguard our economic interests…
(2026-04-23). Pakistan making all-out efforts to resolve conflict in region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Thursday that officials in Islamabad are making all-out efforts to resolve issues between Iran and the United States.
(2026-04-22). SpaceX reaches deal with AI startup Cursor. ecns.cn Cursor CEO Michael Truell said on social media that he looks forward to partnering with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer, calling the partnership"a meaningful step"toward building more advanced AI-assisted programming systems.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…
(2026-04-22). Russia hopes U.S. envoys' visits on Ukraine settlement to continue: Kremlin. ecns.cn Russia hopes that visits by U.S. representatives related to a Ukraine settlement will continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced By Department Of Justice, Months After Trump Executive Order. progressivehub.net TOM ANGELL | MARIJUANA MOMENT…
(2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). KSA—Turkey rail line planned linking holy cities to Istanbul. newarab.com 
A Saudi Transport Minister Saleh al-Jasser said on Wednesday that technical work on the project was ongoing, with close coordination between the parties involved on its overall framework. | In an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya, he said the railway would "enhance regional integration, support trade, and deve…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). China sees higher grain output, stable prices in 2026: official report. ecns.cn China expects grain output to rise in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable, according to an official agricultural outlook report covering the next decade.
(2026-04-23). Nothing About This Dystopia Feels Natural. scheerpost.com Caitlin Johnstone Substack Nothing about this dystopia feels natural. We all sense it deep in our marrow. We all know something has gone terribly wrong. If you lived in an alternate reality without wars or poverty, where everyone had enough and governments did what's in the interests of the people and the ecosystem, it would …
(2026-04-23). Minab martyrs honored at Imam Reza shrine ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A commemoration for martyrs from Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh School was held at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.
(2026-04-22). UN Official: China plays vital role in South-South, multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "China has played a very important role in South-South cooperation and in broader development cooperation," said Nadia Rasheed, United Nations Population Fund representative to China, in an exclusive interview with China News Service recently.
(2026-04-23). Turkey votes to ban social media for under-15s. newarab.com 
The Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems, Turkish news broadcaster NTV reported. | The vote follows in the footsteps of similar bans and proposals to limit th…
(2026-04-23). Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). Wannabe Restore Society slapped down by York Student body. thecanary.co 
Students at the University of York, led by the York Student Action Network staged a loud but peaceful demonstration against the ratification of the Restore Britain Society. Whilst the protest remained non-violent, the atmosphere remained tense due to the annoyingly aggressive tactics of said society. The society, whose parent party is led by dickhead-in-chief Rupert […] | By
(2026-04-23). Working class support for One Nation (Part II): In defence of the explanation. links.org.au 
Lisbeth Latham looks at criticisms of the labour aristocracy thesis, arguing that they rest on analytical errors worth examining carefully as they illuminate why the left struggles to explain working class support for One Nation.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.
(2026-04-23). Resourceful Earth Day: Fred Smith on Julian Simon. wattsupwiththat.com "The problems of famine, overpopulation, poverty, and disease are resolvable. In fact, they have been resolved in the United States and other places where human ingenuity is free to solve them."
(2026-04-23). Starmer accused of misleading parliament AGAIN. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 23 April, Keir Starmer responded to his critics at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). Several of his rivals probed him to establish if he'd previously misled Parliament on the subject of Peter Mandelson's vetting. Because Starmer is so ruthlessly incompetent, it seems he may have misled Parliament AGAIN in the course of trying to […] | By
(2026-04-23). Endangered saker falcon spotted in Xinjiang's Barluk Mountains. ecns.cn A saker falcon was spotted and recorded in early April at the rocky cliffs of the Barluk Mountains in Tuoli county of Tacheng prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2026-04-23). General Wesley Clark: After 9/11 USA wanted to take down 7 countries within 5 years. mronline.org Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Somalia Lebanon and Iran.
(2026-04-23). '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.
(2026-04-23). Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately:' Pentagon. newarab.com 
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office "immediately," Phelan's departure follows the removal of top US Army officer general Randy George and two other senior officers earlier this month, at a time when the United States is locked in a Phelan "is departing the administration, effective immediately," Pentag…
(2026-04-22). China issues guideline to boost energy conservation, carbon reduction. ecns.cn China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts.
(2026-04-23). Florida's assembly line of death: The execution of Chadwick Willacy and the political machinery behind America's killing season. wsws.org Willacy was the eighth person executed this year in the US and the fifth in Florida, the latest casualty of an accelerating machinery of death overseen by Governor Ron DeSantis.
(2026-04-23). How one rogue judge stacked the odds against Palestine Action. electronicintifada.net Defendants in the Filton case have been prevented from arguing that their actions amounted to reasonable force to prevent war crimes.
(2026-04-23). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 1. thecanary.co 
On 22 April, at Birmingham Crown Court, the trial of Majid Freeman formally commenced, presided over by Judge Andrew Smith KC. Freeman is charged with encouraging terrorism, as well as expressing and/or inviting support for Hamas, a Palestinian political and military organisation that is proscribed in the UK. Persecution of a humanitarian Freeman first travelled […] | By
(2026-04-23). Dr Samah Jabr on what the Palestinian psyche can teach the world. newarab.com 
If psychiatry is a Western construct, how does a psychiatrist practise outside the West? For Palestinian psychiatrist Yet she navigates tensions that exist within her own field: if psychiatry is built on Western norms, how can it speak to experiences shaped by trauma in Palestine? And in turning the lens of pathology outward, how does one avoid under-pathologising what…
(2026-04-23). Russian-Indian Partnership in Arctic Resource Development. infobrics.org The large-scale development of the Arctic region, and above all, the profitable extraction of its mineral resources, poses an unprecedented challenge, extending beyond the traditional Arctic nations…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Dia al-Azzawi on his Excursion Across Time London exhibition. newarab.com 
When renowned British Iraqi visual artist Presented in 1978 at the At this early stage, Azzawi's paintings and etc…
(2026-04-23). China makes major strides in fight against desertification, shares lessons with world. ecns.cn Along the southeastern edge of China's Tengger Desert, workers were pressing bundles of straw rope into the sand in a grid pattern, like a giant checkerboard holding the dunes in place.
(2026-04-23). Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war. aljazeera.com Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation. ecns.cn Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group are in talks to invest in artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the discussions.
(2026-04-23). Trump always backs down: What is behind ceasefire extension? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Trump treats foreign policy as theater. But when the curtain rises on real costs, the bluff collapses. Iran knows the script very well.
(2026-04-23). France and Poland discuss joint nuclear exercises and boost defense ties. infobrics.org Ukraine threatens Belarus and amasses troops on the border.
(2026-04-23). Space loos, lunar exploitation and colonial escapism: The Artemis II mission. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Bangladesh: 4 Arrested for 'Insulting' Government. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Social media apps on a mobile phone. | © 2018 AP Photo | (London) — The arrest of at least four people in Bangladesh for posting social media content supposedly critical of the new government is an alarming continuation of the previous government's repressive practices, Human Rights Watch said today. Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government should live up to its promises on freedom of expression, end the misuse of existing laws to silence dissent, and amend or replace legislation to remove provisions that are open to abuse. Prime Minister Rahman took off…
(2026-04-23). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, Military Disasters and the End of Empire. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. My life began in wartime — World War II — and, if Donald Trump has anything to say about it, will evidently end in war, too. The president who, as advertised, didn't go to war in his first …
(2026-04-23). GOP School Censorship 2.0. portside.org GOP School Censorship 2.0 |
(2026-04-23). Japan's moves on Yasukuni Shrine blatantly provoke international justice: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine constitute a blatant provocation against international justice and an affront to human conscience, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding China is strongly indignant over and deplores such practices.
(2026-04-23). Racist Houston Cop Relieved Of Duties After Self-Recording N-Word-Laced Rant About Her Hatred For Black People. newsone.com 
(2026-04-23). Trump's Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here. progressivehub.net RACHEL LITCHMAN | THE PROGRESSIVE…
(2026-04-23). How Russia is Changing the Game for Indian Tourism with Cultural Initiatives in India, and Some More Big Opportunities for 2026. infobrics.org In an exciting move to strengthen ties with India, Moscow's tourism authorities have launched an ambitious initiative to boost tourism from one of the fastest-growing markets in the world…
(2026-04-23). Marx in Moments 04 — Metabolic Rift. mronline.org 
This is the fourth entry in the Marx in Moments series.
(2026-04-23). Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says. scmp.com Daniel Gros is the director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as an adviser to the European Parliament, collaborated with the European Commission as economic adviser to the Delors Committee, which developed plans for the euro, and worked at the International Monetary Fund. | In this interview, Gros examines the structural tensions shaping EU-China economic ties, draws lessons from the euro's experience to analyse the yuan's…
(2026-04-23). How the media legitimise Barnaby and PHONies. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Working class support for One Nation (Part I): Towards an honest explanation. links.org.au 
Lisbeth Latham argues the surge in support for One Nation has forced a question the Australian left has avoided answering honestly: why do some workers support a politics that appears to cut against their own material interests?
(2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Women's water polo debuts at 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya. ecns.cn Kazakhstan defeated Thailand 3-2 during the water polo women's round-robin final match at the 6th Asian Beach Games, which marks the sport's debut at the event.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation. portside.org Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation |
(2026-04-23). Earth Is For All Of Us. Let's Support Actions That Prove It. newsone.com 
Source: z1b / Getty | We‚ÄØdo everything we can to protect our loved ones‚ÄØfrom harm, but forces beyond our control‚ÄØ—shaped by industries,‚ÄØweak environmental‚ÄØpolicies‚ÄØ, and absent leadership‚ÄØ—‚ÄØtake the greatest toll on‚ÄØmarginalized‚ÄØpeople.‚ÄØOur planet's‚ÄØchanging climate‚ÄØoften‚ÄØleaves‚ÄØBlack and Brown women, wo…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Trump says 'no time frame' for ending war, Iran opposes maritime blockades. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is "no time frame" for ending the war with Iran, while Iran's parliamentary speaker insisted that a full ceasefire depends on the lifting of maritime blockades.
(2026-04-23). Trump celebrates the release of suspected AI prisoners. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump's grip on reality seems to be increasingly weak. The latest example of this is him celebrating the release of eight prisoners. And the reason it's worrying is because there's good reason to suspect that most of these women were AI generated images: Trump seems to be inventing fake concessions given to him by […] | By
(2026-04-23). Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House. scmp.com The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico is escalating tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement. | At a news conference, Sheinbaum said Mexican security officials involved in the operation were never told about the presence of foreigners, which she described as a clear breach of security protocols. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that the two US nationals worked…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-23). The Gospel According to Trump. scheerpost.com Kenneth A. Carlson ScheerPost I was raised in Ohio, where scarlet red means two things. It means loyalty to the Ohio State Buckeyes, whose fans wear scarlet and gray with devout fervor. But it also means politics: a deep, durable red of grievance, conservatism and now Trumpism. In many towns, support for Donald Trump became …
(2026-04-23). For the second year in a row, Nakba Day march canceled due to Israel Police limits. haaretz.com Organizers say they had no choice after police demanded they limit the march to 1,000 people and bar Palestinian flags. Instead, a panel on the Nakba was broadcast on Zoom…
(2026-04-23). UN envoy meets Houthis to push Yemen peace efforts, calls for detainee release. ecns.cn SANAA, April 22 ⚪ UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg said Wednesday that he discussed with the Houthi group ways to advance the UN mediation process and efforts to move forward negotiations on the release of detainees.
(2026-04-23). US weapons stockpiles running out due to Iran war. infobrics.org The US lost a substantial portion of its weapons stockpiles in the war against Iran.
(2026-04-22). UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 22 ⚪ The UN General Assemblyconcluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). From Campus To Bank Account: The Expanding War On Free Speech. scheerpost.com From campus arrests to banking shutdowns, dissent is no longer debated—it's punished. Joshua Scheer The crackdown on dissent in the United States is no longer abstract—it's operational. What was once framed as a battle over "misinformation" or "national security" is now materializing in something far more concrete: arrests, detentions, and the quiet financial suffocation of …
(2026-04-23). Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
(2026-04-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Thursday, April 23.
(2026-04-23). Australia's identity crisis in Asia: Trust, fear and the politics of belonging. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Anonymous Cabinet Minister wants Starmer gone. thecanary.co 
An anonymous Cabinet Minister has told centrist outlets, iPaper, that they think Starmer needs to go. As you'd expect with Labour, though, it seems like no one is quite sure what to do — and we're going to be subjected to more dithering: EXC: A Cabinet minister tells @theipaper they've lost patience with Sir Keir […] | By
(2026-04-23). Nigel Farage Promotes Reform UK Donor's Pothole Repair Machine on Election Leaflets. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK have been using their campaign leaflets to promote a product produced by a major donor to Nigel Farage's party. | Reform leaflets sent out for the local elections have promoted the 'JCB Pothole Pro', as part of their promise to "FIX the ROADS!". | The promotion came after JCB's owners donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the party. | The leaflets feature the promise to address potholes using the machine, which was allegedly 'dedicated just to us', in amongst other pledges to take power away from the civil service, reject 'unnecessary over development', and to crack down on unspecified illegal h…
(2026-04-22). Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.
(2026-04-23). Leicestershire Police forced to publish Palantir contract — with heavy redactions. thecanary.co 
On 22 April, the Leicester Gazette published a contract between Leicestershire Police and shady tech firm Palantir. The only problem? Much of the information has been redacted — and a good deal of the rest is just boilerplate. Leicestershire Police only agreed to release the contract after a long battle over Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. […] | By
(2026-04-23). Will the Green Party's affordability crisis policies work? thecanary.co 
The Green Party has announced policies to tackle the affordability crisis. But will they work? Green Party: 10: 1 pay ratio A key policy Green Party leader Zack Polanski and deputy leader Rachel Millward spoke of is that CEOs cannot earn more than 10 times their lowest-paid employee. This will likely be a progressive regulation, generally. […] | By
(2026-04-23). Nakba events held in 1948 Palestinian villages stress return. newarab.com 
Palestinian villages depopulated since 1948 inside Israel held a series of events on Wednesday, 22 April, marking attachment to the right of return, the land, and the transmission of collective memory between generations to commemorate the Israeli-imposed
(2026-04-23). People Are Calling For Boycotts Against Restaurants That Partner With Big Groove. Let's Talk About It. newsone.com 
Source: Big Groove / movewitgroove.com | OK, y'all, we really need to have a discussion about social media influencer Big Groove, formerly known as Groovin Gorilla. | If you've ever scrolled through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook reels, or the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, you've likely come across this muscle-bound Black man who records himself randomly busting out energetic dance moves at places where it might be considered inappropriate to start randomly busting out energetic dance moves, namely, restaurants. (Like, please twerk away from my scrambled eggs, big bro.) | So, that's Big Groove…
(2026-04-23). US Treasury chief says Gulf allies request currency swap lines. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). WHO Europe calls for stronger influenza vaccination efforts across region. ecns.cn OSLO, April 22 ⚪ The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europeon Wednesday called for stronger efforts to improve access to influenza vaccines and boost uptake among at-risk groups across Europe.
(2026-04-22). New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste. ecns.cn China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.
(2026-04-23). Treasury review's big idea for north of Ireland: regurgitated neoliberal gruel. thecanary.co 
The big brains at Westminster's treasury department have squirrelled themselves away and taken a long, serious look at the north of Ireland's dire finances. They've now returned with their masterplan — ____ over the average household even more thoroughly than before. The treasury's proposals include highly regressive measures such as water charges, which don't currently […] | By
(2026-04-22). Tesla reports higher Q1 revenue, profit. ecns.cn S.electric vehicle maker Tesla on Wednesday reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 16 percent year on year to 22.4 billion U.
(2026-04-23). China rolls out youth-focused urban policy to expand housing, childcare support for young people. ecns.cn China has issued a new policy requiring cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, covering housing, healthcare, education and public services, to better support young people and families across the country.
(2026-04-23). Another Reform candidate stands accused of using AI. thecanary.co 
Reform Party UK Exposed have flagged that one of Nigel Farage's council candidates was seemingly using AI: Reform UK's candidate @SophiePrestonHa's Facebook posts being flagged as AI info is pretty much par for the course. Lazy. pic.twitter.com/boQKwk7EyK — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) April 23, 2026 Looking into it, Facebook no longer seems to […] | By
(2026-04-23). Heartland Institute Climate Experts Comment on Earth Day. wattsupwiththat.com "Earth Day today feels increasingly detached from the kind of environmental problems that gave rise to it in 1970. Back then, the issues were obvious and immediate — urban smog, polluted rivers, toxic industrial discharge — and they were addressed with equally direct solutions.
(2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). Essential tools every forex trader should know. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half. truthout.org Senate Republicans voted in the early hours of Thursday morning to reject an amendment offered by Sen. Bernie Sanders that aimed to cut US prescription drug prices in half by mandating that Americans pay no more for medications than people in Canada and other wealthy nations. Just two Republicans, Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, voted with every present Democrat in… |
(2026-04-23). Structural reforms boost investor confidence. sanews.gov.za Structural reforms boost investor confidence | Despite a challenging global economic environment, strong and sustained progress in implementing growth-enhancing structural reforms has strengthened policy credibility and positioned South Africa to attract higher levels of investment. | This is according to the Phase II of Operation Vulindlela progress report for the fourth quarter of 2025/26, which sets out key milestones achieved between January and March 2026 across the seven reform focus areas. | The reforms currently underway aim to reduce input costs, improve competitiveness, and create opportunities for pri…
(2026-04-23). UK court: Peter Tatchell Palestine protest ban 'unreasonable'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). Peru: Flash Point in US-China Rivalry. fpif.org The Trump Doctrine in the Americas has prioritized addressing China's expanding regional influence. Over the last decade, Chinese investment in Chinese investment in South America has centered around several key natural resources, including lithium, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries…
(2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.
(2026-04-23). How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes. democracynow.org 
The Senate on Wednesday rejected another bid to rein in President Donald Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt by Democrats to curb Trump's war powers since the start of the conflict in late February. The resolution was defeated in a vote of 46 to 51, with Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Rand Paul the sole dissenters in each caucus. The administration is facing a deadline of May 1 before it must seek explicit authorization from Congress for military force under the War Powers Act. | While Democrats have opposed Trump's military action…
(2026-04-23). Challenges of the Nuclear Age: Toward What Future for Humanity? richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note:…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Condolences for respected jurist. sanews.gov.za Condolences for respected jurist | Constitutional Court Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has, on behalf of the South African Judiciary, expressed sadness at the passing of retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie. | Jappie died on Wednesday at the age of 70, following a short illness. | "His passing is a great loss to the Judiciary and the legal profession. He will be remembered for his dedicated service, principled leadership, and lasting contribution to the administration of justice in South Africa," the Office of the Chief Justice said in a statement. | The retired judge was appointed to the bench in 1998 in post…
(2026-04-23). US Forces Board Another Iran-Linked Tanker in the Indian Ocean. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that US forces boarded another tanker in the Indian Ocean that it said was carrying Iranian oil, as the US continues to enforce a blockade against Iran. "Overnight, US forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, …
(2026-04-23). Who was Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist killed by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of Crowds also gathered in Beirut to protest Israel's killing of the journalist and to demand accountability for the repeated targeting of media workers. | Khalil was killed in Baisariyeh while she and colleague Zeinab Faraj…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Virginia's Redistricting Vote Was About Representation, Power, and History. capitalbnews.org 
ARLINGTON, Virginia — After weeks of wall-to-wall campaigning, Virginians made their voices heard, approving a new U.S. House map that could help Democrats to pick up four additional seats and bolster Black political power in Congress. But less than 24 hours later, a judge barred the certification of the results. Wednesday's ruling halts state officials from …
(2026-04-23). Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. | © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File…
(2026-04-23). In Numbers: Global tourists praise safety in China travel boom. ecns.cn The safety and convenience of traveling in China have become widely discussed topics on overseas social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
(2026-04-23). "Why didn't the Prime Minister ask?" : Diane Abbott's question to Starmer lingers unanswered. thecanary.co 
In the cavernous theatre of the House of Commons on 20 April 2026, amid two and a half hours of choreographed indignation and procedural deflection, a single sentence cut through the fog: Why didn't the Prime Minister ask? Diane Abbott's question hung in the chamber for a moment and was then, with practised establishment efficiency, […] | By
(2026-04-23). THE RISE AND FALL AND RISE OF AMERICAN PUBLISHING. scheerpost.com STEVE WASSERMAN In January, I wrote for the Winter 2026 issue of LIBERTIES quarterly journal a lengthy consideration of the state of American publishing. LIBERTIES was founded five years ago by Leon Wieseltier, the former longtime literary editor of The New Republic, and my essay is reprinted by ScheerPost with permission. You can access LIBERTIES website at: libertiesjournal.com I've been invited by Robert Scheer to write a monthly …
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). ICE Re-Detains Plaintiff Out On Bond in Landmark Case Challenging L.A. ICE Raids, Sends Him Back To Adelanto. lataco.com After the Supreme Court refused his challenge to ICE, Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a construction worker filing a lawsuit against ICE with the help of the ACLU, was detained once again during his ISAP check-in.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Putting the calamity makers in charge: Anthropic and Claude Mythos preview. onlineopinion.com.au AI firms warn of catastrophic risk while racing to build it. Anthropic's latest model exposes that contradiction in full.
(2026-04-23). When Journalism Becomes a Crime: From Israel's War Zones to Kash Patel's FBI. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The Associated Press has surfaced yet another episode in the ongoing normalization of federal power being turned inward—this time aimed not at activists, whistleblowers, or dissidents, but at a reporter doing her job. According to the AP's account, The New York Times learned that the FBI opened an inquiry into whether Times reporter …
(2026-04-23). UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews. scmp.com The race to become the next leader of the United Nations moved into a higher gear with the four declared candidates facing hours of questions over two days. Top among them: can the UN be made effective again? | Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, struck a downbeat note about the global body's future during his interview replace Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
(2026-04-23). US seizes Iran-linked vessel, mine clearing could take 'months'. newarab.com 
The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was providing material support to Iran, the second time it had done so in three days. | "Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean," it said on X. | Meanwhile, Iran tightened its grip on the
(2026-04-23). Outrage as "white British master" rapist John Ashby avoids front pages. thecanary.co 
Journalist Sangita Myska and former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf were among those enraged by the rape and Islamophobic abuse of a Sikh woman, whom her white supremacist attacker, John Ashby, wrongly assumed to be Muslim, as well as the lack of mainstream accountability for him. John Ashby: where's the coverage? Yousaf said the […] | By
(2026-04-23). Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation. portside.org Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation |
(2026-04-23). Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after weeks in jail. newarab.com 
US-Kuwaiti journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) confirmed on Thursday that Shihab-Eldin had been found innocent of the charges against him and that more information would be provided soon. | "The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the news that journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted," the organisation said…
(2026-04-23). Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day. aljazeera.com Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.
(2026-04-23). China rolls out guideline to build youth-friendly cities. ecns.cn China has rolled out a new guideline to deepen the development of youth-friendly cities, aiming to systematically optimize an environment in which young people can"enter, stay, live comfortably and succeed in their careers".
(2026-04-23). Growing number of potential flashpoints in global financial system. wsws.org As the US war on Iran continues, the global financial system is increasingly coming to resemble a minefield.
(2026-04-23). 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).
(2026-04-23). Sheikh Baha'i: Prominent scholar of Safavid era. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Commemorations of Sheikh Baha'i underscore his role in Safavid Iran, where he combined scientific inquiry, religious scholarship, and public service, leaving a lasting imprint on culture, architecture, and governance in Iran.
(2026-04-23). Wind and solar focus threaten America's and South Africa's economy. onlineopinion.com.au All countries urgently need more reliable, affordable electricity to create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve lives. South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to electricity.
(2026-04-23). Is another financial crisis brewing in the U.S. economy? Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers. mronline.org 
Reports suggest the U.S. economy may be on the verge of another financial crisis, with major problems in the $3 trillion private credit market. Economist Michael Hudson explains the dangers of Wall Street's Ponzi schemes.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). SMR Public School excels in SSLC 2026; Rifa Sulthana tops with 97.28%. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-23). Russian strike on Ukraine kills two, wounds eight: local authorities. ecns.cn
(2026-04-23). DK tops, Udupi second as Karnataka SSLC hits impressive 94.1% pass rate. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-23). Who Won the 2020 Election is NOT a Political Question. cepr.net
(2026-04-23). When We Disinvest in People, We All Pay the Price. otherwords.org
(2026-04-23). The Bear unbound: Russia's warning, NATO promises and the dangerous complacency of the West. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-23). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-04-23). Iran raises alarm at UN over US misuse of Arab states' soil and airspace for aggression. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-23). Despite Trump's threats, a US-Cuba deal is taking shape. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-23). A fake threat exposes a very real crisis between Turkey and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-23). No stress, full Marks: How Udupi's Preetham Poojary scored a perfect 625/625 in SSLC. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-23). Washington responde a la incautación de dos buques por el ejército iraní. cubadebate.cu La Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán publicó este miércoles imágenes que muestran la incautación de dos buques portacontenedores en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según las autoridades del país persa, la detención de los buques MSC-Francesca y Epaminodes por incumplir las condiciones de seguridad.
(2026-04-23). Pocos "Vientos de Cuaresma" cubadebate.cu En ocasiones se han emitido alertas para la navegación y actividades marítimas en ese periodo, no solo ante la presencia pronosticada de fenómenos peligrosos. Los vientos del Sur persistentes en estos mess, aunque en sí no constituyen un fenómeno meteorológico peligroso, sí pueden poner en riesgo sobre todo a aquellos que realizan actividades marítimas mar afuera.
(2026-04-23). Una firma por la paz, y por el sagrado deber de defender la Patria. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del CCPCC y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participó este miércoles en el acto realizado en la sede de la organización partidista para respaldar el movimiento "Mi Firma por la Patria", que se ha convertido en un llamado a cada cubano, ante la amenaza imperial.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-22). Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation. ecns.cn A meeting was recently held in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.
(2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.
(2026-04-22). Israel, Lebanon to hold 2nd ambassador-level talks in U.S. amid fragile ceasefire. ecns.cn Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold their second ambassador-level talks at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., U.S. media reported Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). How Israel expands its control of south Lebanon border villages. newarab.com 
As the ceasefire in Lebanon enters its fifth day, the Israeli army is At the same time, the Israelis are…
(2026-04-22). US Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. truthout.org The U.S. Treasury Department announced that it is expanding its sanctions regime, known as "Economic Fury," against Iran on Tuesday, escalating the administration's economic warfare against the country just hours before President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in Iran. The administration said it is sanctioning 14 individuals and entities that it claims are involved in… |
(2026-04-22). Livestream: Hizballah protects Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Sara Larijani and Taha Zeinalih from We Defend Iran on the Iranian people's commitment to retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Elmer on fierce resistance in Lebanon and more.
(2026-04-22). Bombs in the Name of "Liberation" : Iranian Women Lead Resistance to U.S.-Israeli War. thealtworld.com As Western leaders claim to "liberate" Iranian women, millions are taking to the streets to defend their country — directly challenging long-standing orientalist narratives that portray them as passive victims in need of saving, explains Iranian professor Dr. Setareh Sadeqi. | In the latest episode of MintCast, MintPress director and host Mnar Adley is joined by Dr. Setareh Sadeqi, assistant professor at the University of Tehran, to examine how the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is unfolding on the ground as Iranian Women lead massive rallies defying US imperialism and orientalist narratives about "oppressed" Ira…
(2026-04-22). Iran's Armed Forces hands on trigger to respond to any attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that Iran's armed forces have their hands on the trigger, fully prepared to immediately strike predetermined targets if the US or Israel commits any aggression.
(2026-04-22). AI firm in Israel uses deepfake rape survivor videos 'for good', it claims. thecanary.co 
An Israel-based AI firm, Generative AI for Good, claims to be using deepfake technologies for positive ends. 'Positive' appears to mean creating deepfake videos to help the illegal US-Israel war on Iran. Like this clip that the company showed recently at an UN event in New York. The film is intended to show women who […] | By
(2026-04-22). Iran's ceasefire and truce are about to crumble. What will happen? thealtworld.com How did Tehran and its allies prepare for the new attack? What are America's three alternatives for preventing calamity before it's too late? | When the Iranian leadership clearly states that it will not accept negotiations under threat and that the Iranian negotiating delegation, whether primary or secondary, has not left Tehran for Islamabad, it is a direct slap in the face of President Donald Trump and his administration, who confirmed that Iran would face devastating attacks on its power plants, bridges, and other civilian infrastructure. | This firm Iranian stance, as well as the refusal to send a delegation…
(2026-04-22). No Peace, Only Escalation: The Push Toward Total War With Iran. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks collapse, retired Col. Douglas Macgregor warns that Washington is not negotiating—it's preparing for a devastating, infrastructure-targeting war that could reshape the global order. The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas …
(2026-04-22). Israel Is Continuing to Seize More of Gaza Beyond the So-Called Yellow Line. truthout.org Israel's gradual advancement of its "yellow line" to occupy more territory in the Gaza Strip is fueling concerns that it is seeking to effectively annex and colonize the majority of the territory without any formal agreement. The Guardian reported on Wednesday that Israel has been steadily pushing the truce line to take control of more Palestinian territory in the six months since a… |
(2026-04-22). Israeli Government Honors Israeli Rabbi Who Boasted of Destroying Civilian Homes in Gaza. news.antiwar.com During an independence day ceremony in Israel on Tuesday, the Israeli government honored an extremist rabbi known for bulldozing homes in Gaza and calling for Israel to "flatten" the Palestinian territory. According to The Guardian, Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv was one of fourteen people chosen by the Israeli government for their "extraordinary contribution to society and …
(2026-04-22). New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us. truthout.org When word of an upcoming maritime flotilla coming from countries thousands of kilometers away first began circulating, Palestinians were in the heart of this war, in one of its harshest moments, with famine silently tearing through Gaza — heavier even than the shelling itself. Despite my awareness of the Israeli occupation's brutality and severity, and my knowledge that it does not really… |
(2026-04-22). 80% of Venezuelans Favor Negotiation Over Confrontation, Says Peace Program's Garcés. orinocotribune.com Francisco Garcés, a member of the Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence, stated this Tuesday that the Venezuelan people maintain a strong desire for stability, citing recent studies that indicate that 80% of the population prefers negotiation over confrontation. | During an interview on the program Café en la Mañana, broadcast by Venezolana de Televisión (VTV), Garcés stated that this program brings together diverse political and social actors with the goal of consolidating democracy. "Venezuelans want peace, democracy, and coexistence," he asserted, also highlighting that 98% of citizens express pride in…
(2026-04-22). Israeli regime continues attacks, Hezbollah responds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Hezbollah in response to attacks and ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime, Hezbollah has targeted the occupying army's artillery positions with a drone and set them on fire.
(2026-04-22). Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery. grist.org 
A miner haunts the East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. It's not the spirit of an interred workman, but Andrena regularis, also known as the regular miner bee. It's black and tan and fuzzy, sometimes sporting patches of yellow as it collects pollen. The critter is at once peculiar to humans and highly regular in the natural world: We might expect it to form huge colonies like honey bees, but in fact it's among the 90 percent of bee species that are solitary. Instead of building bustling nests in trees, it digs tunnels into the ground, hence the moniker. | Scientists at nearby Cornell University have discove…
(2026-04-22). Cuba beyond the one-party myth. mronline.org 
Rethinking Cuba's political system as a model of participatory democracy.
(2026-04-22). For AI to work for us, it will have to stop pretending to be us. globalvoices.org Tech actively reinforces the same patriarchal and colonial power structures that we live underOriginally published on By Hija Kamran | This article is part of the series "Don't ask AI, ask a peer," a collaboration among Global Voices, the Association for Progressive Communication, and GenderIT. The series aims to re-emphasize the importance of knowledge sharing among people, as has been done for decades. Yo…
(2026-04-22). China, Mozambique upgrade ties as Xi, Chapo hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.
(2026-04-22). This Earth Day, meet some of the Caribbean's national birds. globalvoices.org 
'[They] remind us of how interconnected we are across the region'Originally published on The tail feathers of a Rufous-vented chachalaca. image via At Global Voices, we're often amazed at how seemingly random things
(2026-04-22). Japanese government ends ban on lethal weapons exports. wsws.org Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement effectively marks a further major reversal of what is left of Japan's post-World War II pacifist constitution.
(2026-04-22). Zack Polanski responds to home secretary's taser threat. thecanary.co 
As we reported, home secretary Shabana Mahmood said she'd like to 'taser and deport' Zack Polanski on 20 April. Polanski himself has now responded by doing something which is inconceivable to Labour politicians — i.e. being normal: My own answer to this pretty odd question would be that I wouldn't choose to taser anyone. Who […] | By
(2026-04-22). IRGC vows new surprises beyond enemy's calculation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces stand ready to deliver greater military surprises than adversaries can comprehend, marking the 48th anniversary of the force's establishment.
(2026-04-22). Despite Its Liberal Reputation, the University of California at Berkeley Has Long History of Advancing White Supremacy, Militarism and Quashing Student Protests. covertactionmagazine.com The late Mario Savio was a leading light of the Free Speech Movement (FSM) at the University of California, Berkeley. His 1964 speech is now legend: There's a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can't take part! You can't even passively take part! …
(2026-04-22). Indigenous health can't be separated from environmental health, leaders tell UN. grist.org 
On the second day of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, experts called attention to the ways Indigenous health is deeply tied to nature and highlighted how health inequalities are compounded by environmental degradation, extractive activities, and climate change. | The forum's focus on Indigenous health comes as a new
(2026-04-21). Invest NI caught yet again aiding so-called 'Israel'. thecanary.co 
It was just two days ago that we suggested Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), Stormont's business development agency, needs: …a full review into all current… spending to see if further skeletons lurk in the closet. That was following revelations in the Belfast Telegraph that showed Invest NI was ploughing public money into a software company helping […] | By
(2026-04-22). A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? grist.org 
Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida shoreline last August, an older woman wearing a swimsuit walked over to ask what they were doing. | "We're just actively monitoring water quality," they told her, but she pressed on. | "Are you looking for that flesh-eating bacteria?" | "We're looking into it," they replied, hoping not to frighten her.
(2026-04-22). What's driving the catastrophic wildfires in Georgia. grist.org This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and Wildfires are burning across more than 27,000 acres in south Georgia, according to the Georgia Forestry Association. Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in 91 counties. | One fire, the Brantley Highway 82 fire, began Monday night and has since prompted evacuation orders. On Tuesday morning, that fire covered a few hundred acres and was 75 percent contained. But it rapidly spread and intensified later in the day and overnight. By Wednesday morning, it had r…
(2026-04-22). Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by govt lobbyists to buy back power. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor A coalition of political parties opposing the Solomon Islands prime minister has accused government lobbyists of trying to woo its MPs with "huge money" bribes to "buy political allegiance". It comes amid an ongoing court wrangle over parliamentary moves to oust Jeremiah Manele. The opposition grouping, which claims to…
(2026-04-22). US detains and deports Chinese scientists at Seattle-Tacoma Airport. wsws.org Washington's witch-hunt of Chinese scholars, which recently claimed a brilliant researcher's life, exposes the imperialist push to monopolize advanced microelectronics for global conflict.
(2026-04-22). Report: US burned through 53% of THAAD interceptors in Iran war. responsiblestatecraft.org A new
(2026-04-22). US Bombs Somalia for 57th Time This Year. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces launched an airstrike in Somalia on April 20, as the Trump administration continues a record-shattering bombing campaign in the country with virtually no US media coverage. AFRICOM said the strike targeted the ISIS affiliate in Somalia's northeastern Puntland region and that it …
(2026-04-21). Labour and the Tories have destroyed hope in Gen Z as polling shows. thecanary.co 
Less than two-fifths of young adults expect they will have a better life than their parents, with the number who think they will achieve this down by almost half in a year under the Labour government. They're some of the findings of the latest UK Youth Poll. UK Youth Poll: worrying findings The second annual […] | By
(2026-04-22). Russia, India Explore Visa-free Travel for Tourist Groups. infobrics.org Russian and Indian authorities are in discussions to introduce a visa-free regime for tourist groups traveling between the two countries…
(2026-04-22). The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles. links.org.au 
Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right's rise and the proliferation of conflicts.
(2026-04-22). Palantir wants an AI-run, militaristic, technofascist American Empire. infobrics.org For the most part, such ideas could easily be rejected as nothing more than musings of a marginal minority. However, when this dangerous ideology is proposed by one of the prospective leaders of the rising AI-run American Military Industrial Complex (MIC), it becomes even clearer that we're sinking into a new age of geopolitical madness. US advanced AI companies now also freely promote combining this new technology with nuclear weapons, creating the conditions for a "perfect storm" that will affect all of us.
(2026-04-22). Replay: Israel's Slow Ethnic Cleansing of Christians From the Holy Land. scheerpost.com Israel has used the steady decline in Palestinian Christian numbers to promote a claim that Muslims are hounding them out of the region. But the real blame lies with Israel and the foreign Churches Jonathan Cook Substack The photo of an Israeli soldier striking a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in a village in …
(2026-04-22). An HBCU Student Goes To Class And Then TAhe Gun Range: Here's Why. newsone.com : | ✕ | At Howard University, Cameron Taylor is learning how to shoot a gun. | Not for sport, but because he no longer feels safe ignoring the possibility that he might need to defend himself. | He makes the trip to Sharpshooters Indoor Range and Pro Shop, just outside Washington, D.C., in northern Virginia, where the air is sharp with gunpowder and shots echo in controlled bursts down narrow lanes. There, he practices stance, grip, control, and learns how to steady his hands and focus under pressure. | For Cameron, the range is about discipline and building a skill he hopes he never has to use…
(2026-04-22). NatureScot spends thousands in public cash to prop up controversial seabird hunt. thecanary.co 
Scotland's nature agency, NatureScot, has spent more than £72,000 of public funds in just the first three months of 2026 on matters relating to the controversial guga hunt. This is according to new figures that advocacy group Protect the Wild has obtained. The documents reveal that NatureScot has already spent nearly £30,000 this year on […] | By
(2026-04-22). Chinese engineers plan to study building greenhouse on lunar surface. ecns.cn A Chinese lunar exploration team plans to conduct research on a lunar surface greenhouse, according to Wang Qiong, a senior space engineer with the China National Space Administration, during a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). French senior tourists enjoy 'China Travel' in Beijing. ecns.cn A French group's trip to China offers hands-on experiences in Chinese intangible cultural heritage, including traditional folk performances, acupuncture in traditional Chinese medicine, tie-dye, and Sancai (a Chinese porcelain characterized by a glaze with three intermingled colors) making.
(2026-04-22). Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism 'lecturer', forgets to tell anybody. asiapacificreport.nz University of Sydney's vice-chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the institution's antisemitism training programme, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. The first of a two-part series on Zionist influence in Australian universities for Michael West Media. By Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters in Sydney The person chosen for the role of…
(2026-04-22). CovertAction Bulletin Age Verification: Backdoor to Surveillance Censorship. covertactionmagazine.com Imagine being forced to prove how old you are—and having it verified by a third party—before unlocking your phone or signing up for a social media site. That's the goal of legislation introduced or passed in some U.S. states, the UK and Australia…
(2026-04-22). Germany summons Russian ambassador and escalates confrontation with Moscow. wsws.org On Monday, the German government summoned the Russian ambassador in Berlin, thereby raising the diplomatic confrontation with Moscow to a new level.