(2026-04-18). US-Iran conflict: Iran threatens Hormuz closure amid Trump's blockade warning, says '7 claims, all false'. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf warned US President Donald Trump of closing Strait of Hormuz after if the US continues its naval blockade, shortly after the US President said the blockade will remain in "full force". | Qalibaf said that decisions about the strait and its rules will depend on what actually happens on the ground, not on statements made on social media. His comment comes as US and Iranian officials continue to exchange messages online, often making important announcements there. | He also said that media influence and public opinion are important in this conflict,…
(2026-04-18). 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect. ecns.cn A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday local time (2100 GMT), following an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump.
(2026-04-18). Is the Lebanon Ceasefire a Strategic Defeat for Israel? juancole.com ( Washington, Tel Aviv, and their…
(2026-04-18). Trump sees 'good news' on Iran, still threatens renewed strikes. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. | Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate US-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon. But subsequent statements from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal through the global oil choke point. | Trump, speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, declined to elaborate on what the…
(2026-04-18). Racine, April 18, 2026: Stand For Peace! Free Palestine! Stop the U.S. War On Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
RALLY FOR PEACE Saturday the 18th of April, 12: 30 to 1: 30 at the MLK Plaza, corner of State St., Marquette, and Martin Luther King Drive! US and Israel continue slaughter in Iran and Lebanon, and Gaza. We have banners, signs, 2 chairs, & sidewalk chalk for the youth. Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice (RCPJ)…
(2026-04-18). Iran: Strait of Hormuz is Open; but with Conditions. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on "X" Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." | He "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran." | Araghchi's announcement came in the wake of an announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel…
(2026-04-18). Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-18). Trump: Iran truce ends if no deal reached by Wednesday, U.S. may dropping bombs. haaretz.com
(2026-04-18). Free Dr. Abu Safiya Webinar April 18, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Free Dr. Abu Safiya Webinar this Saturday, April 18th. RSVP today!Free all Palestinian Political Prisoners! In honor of Palestinian Political Prisoners Day, USPCN, alongside Doctors Against Genocide and Healthcare Workers for Palestine, will host an online webinar on Saturday, April 18th, at 1 PM ET. Join us to hear …
(2026-04-18). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
commondreams.org (2026-04-18). Israel Strikes Lebanon Less Than an Hour After Trump Says It's 'PROHIBITED' From More AttacksLebanon's National News Agency reported that hours after the ceasefire went into effect, Israel struck an ambulance in the town of Khounine, near the Israeli border, which resulted in multiple casualties among the medical workers.
(2026-04-18). Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
On Palestinian Prisoners' Day, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the freedom of all Palestinian political prisoners in apartheid Israel's prisons and detention centers. Take meaningful action today by escalating all BDS campaigns to further isolate Israel's regime of apartheid and genocide. We call for escalating BDS campaigns against corporations that are deeply involved in …
(2026-04-18). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org
(2026-04-18). Trump-Vatican feud escalates? Pope Leo's brother 'threatened' with bomb scare near his US residence. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-18). Iran reports reopening Strait of Hormuz as Paris summit plans European intervention. wsws.org The flurry of announcements, while they produced a sharp fall in oil prices, has neither produced a lasting peace nor resolved any of the fundamental conflicts underlying the war.
(2026-04-18). War on Iran: Uneasy Truce: Iranian president condemns US-Israeli strikes on schools and hospitals, thanks China for humanitarian aid. ecns.cn
(2026-04-18). U.S. turns to 'financial bombing' in war on Iran. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-18). CDF Munir, Naqvi conclude Tehran visit, urge peace in region. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a delegation, on Saturday, concluded a three-day official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the military's media wing said in a statement. | "During the visit, the field marshal called on the President of Iran, Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, and held separate meetings with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, and the Commander of Khatam ul Anbiya Headquarters, Major General Ali Abdollahi," according to the Inter-Se…
(2026-04-18). Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.
(2026-04-18). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…
(2026-04-18). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-18). Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.
(2026-04-18). 2 US soldiers injured in brown bear attack during training exercise in Alaska. scmp.com Two US Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, according to the military. | The incident happened on Thursday as the soldiers were taking part in a "land navigation training event" in Arctic Valley, part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's training area. | The soldiers were receiving medical care as of Friday, a military official told the Anchorage Daily News. Queries sent to base were not immediately returned on Friday.
(2026-04-18). China Fruit Market: Durian shipments from Southeast Asia hit peak season as border clearance cut to 5-day delivery. ecns.cn As the tropical fruit season gets into full swing, markets for imported ASEAN fruit in southern Chinas Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are bustling with activity.One day to harvest, fumigate and pack, then it leaves for China the next day.Five days, flat, and its ready here to sell.".
(2026-04-18). New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. | China's foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had "conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea". | "The action undermined China's security interests, increased risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation, and gravely disrupted the order of civil aviation," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, according to an official transcript. | Read: Trump sees "go…
(2026-04-18). Tech firm tops A-share rankings as China's market shifts toward innovation-led growth. ecns.cn A high-tech company overtook a traditional blue-chip on Friday to become the most expensive stock in Chinas A-share market, underscoring a broader market shift toward innovation-driven growth.
(2026-04-18). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.
(2026-04-18). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(2026-04-18). World's largest intelligent container ship sets sail. ecns.cn The delivery of the nation's first and the world's largest intelligent container ship powered entirely by electricity marks the transition toward a greener and more intelligent future by China's shipping industry, experts said.
(2026-04-18). If Man City lose 'it's over', says Guardiola. tribune.com.pk 
Pep Guardiola said an Arsenal victory at Manchester City on Sunday would end the Premier League title race, but that his side would have a lot more work to do even if they beat the Gunners. | Mikel Arteta's men hold a six point lead at the top of the table, but City have home advantage and a game in hand on the leaders. | Should Guardiola's side win the battle between the top two and at struggling Burnley on Wednesday, they would go top for the first time in months. | Aiming to win a first league title in 22 years, Arsenal appear to have hit the wall in recent weeks. | Defeat to City in the League Cup final la…
(2026-04-18). First-quarter growth robust at 5%. ecns.cn China's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 despite mounting external uncertainties, underscoring that the resilience of the world's second-largest economy is underpinned by its vast domestic market, officials and experts said on Thursday.
(2026-04-18). 'Red flag' recruits: how record US$75 billion ICE expansion led to questionable hiring. scmp.com Their backgrounds stand out. And not in a good way. | Two bankruptcies and six law enforcement jobs in three years. An allegation of lying in a police report to justify a felony charge against an innocent woman — an incident that led to a US$75,000 settlement and criticism of his integrity. | A third job candidate once failed to graduate from a police academy, then lasted only three weeks in his only job as a police officer.
(2026-04-18). Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete third series of extravehicular activities. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station completed their mission's third series of extravehicular activities on Friday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2026-04-18). Hainan Expo 2026: CCBC: We see growing positive momentum in China-Canada economic relations. ecns.cn With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this years Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors.Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights.
(2026-04-18). US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom — for now. scmp.com A US appeals court allowed President Donald ‚Å Trump's administration on ‚Å Friday night to continue construction ‚Å of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, setting a June hearing to review a Washington judge's order halting the project. | An order by a three-judge ‚Äåpanel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put the lower court's preliminary injunction on hold for now, giving the panel time to consider the US Justice Department's…
(2026-04-18). SEIU1021/IFPTE21 City Workers Rally at SF General Against Mayor Union Busting Layoffs. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 rallied at San Francisco General Hospital to demand an end to lay-offs by Mayor Daniel Lurie and support Prop D which raising taxes on high paid CEOs…
(2026-04-18). Chris Krohn on Santa Cruz Mayoral Race. indybay.org Yes, we have a housing crisis, but it is an affordable housing crisis. Our mayor and city council are making deals with people building these high-priced units, like River Row, and allowing developers to set public policy.
(2026-04-18). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…
(2026-04-18). Saturday 4/25: Dog$piracy Screening at the Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco CA 94103…
(2026-04-18). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-18). IMF spells it out: Workers must pay for the cost of war. wsws.org The Fiscal Monitor report insisted that governments must not undertake measures to alleviate the intensifying cost-of-living pressures on workers around the world.
(2026-04-18). New IMF agreement requires Sri Lankan government to complete austerity program. wsws.org The government has announced a package of paltry relief measures in a desperate attempt to contain rising social tensions, while meeting all of the IMF's demands.
(2026-04-18). Milei opens up Argentina's glaciers to destruction by mining companies. wsws.org The fascistic administration of President Javier Milei rammed through a bill modifying legal protections to glaciers to increase mining activity in the Andes.
(2026-04-18). Australian state Labor government defends unconstitutional anti-protest law. wsws.org The NSW Labor government is defiantly proceeding with arrests and charges under its invalid anti-protest legislation.
(2026-04-18). 6 films from Iran that should be seen by workers in the US and around the world. wsws.org These films provide some insight into the problems of Iranian society and help transform the Iranian "devils" into humans very much like ourselves.
(2026-04-18). Lampard restores Coventry reputation. tribune.com.pk 
Frank Lampard has silenced his critics by leading Coventry into the Premier League for the first time in 25 years, masterminding a promotion-winning campaign that rehabilitated the former Chelsea star's managerial reputation. | Lampard's Championship leaders clinched promotion on Friday with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Sky Blues boss, his players and 7,500 Coventry fans at Ewood Park. | It was a cathartic scene for Lampard and his club after both endured painful spells in the wilderness. | Redemption was an emotional moment for Lampard, who wiped away tears of joy afte…
(2026-04-18). China-Vietnam Ties: From student to scholar: A Vietnamese teacher's China journey reflects closer educational cooperation. ecns.cn During their talks on Wednesday, top leaders from China and Vietnam agreed to strengthen collaboration across various fields, including youth exchange. A Vietnamese student who came to China nearly two decades ago is now shaping the next generation of engineers here. Her story offers a vivid example of how education cooperation between the two neighbors is turning into lasting people-to-people connections. Yang Jinghao has the story.
(2026-04-18). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-18). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-18). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-04-18). China-Spain Ties: Chinese Ministry of Commerce: Trade, investment cooperation gains momentum after Sánchez visit. ecns.cn China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezs fourth visit to China in four years.Chinas Ministry of Commerce highlighted steady progress in bilateral economic and trade cooperation.
(2026-04-18). Thursday 5/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik and the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…
(2026-04-18). Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.
(2026-04-18). Indian woman in US for 35 years detained by ICE, alleges 24-hour custody without food, water. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old woman of Indian origin, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas, raising legal questions about whether her detention is valid. She has lived in the US for over 35 years and is the only licensed Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu court interpreter in Texas, helping many people in immigration cases. | She was detained on March 17 at Harlingen International Airport while traveling to Milwaukee for work related to an immigration case. ICE officers stopped her, handcuffed her, and took her into custody. Even though she explained that she had valid leg…
(2026-04-18). Sarfaraz named head coach for Bangladesh Test. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month's two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. | Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last month in Mirpur. | Test captain Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, supported by a revamped coaching staff that includes Sarfaraz, alongside former internationals Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach. | Sarfaraz, wh…
(2026-04-18). Russell backs Verstappen amid F1 criticism. tribune.com.pk 
Championship favourite George Russell said he would understand if Max Verstappen walked away from Formula One in the sport's new era and he would not be surprised either way. | Speaking to reporters via a video call on Friday, on what would have been a Saudi Grand Prix weekend but for the cancellation of April Middle Eastern races due to the Iran war, the Mercedes driver said his old rival's current frustration was "only natural". | Red Bull's four-times world champion Verstappen has been a vocal critic of the new rules and engines, and what he calls "anti-racing", and has said he will be doing "stuff th…
(2026-04-18). Want to Know Climate Truth? Believe the Opposite When the Media Says Something Is False. wattsupwiththat.com In other words, Dr. Clauser was right as rain — the kind of moisture most likely to come from a Nimbostratus or Cumulonimbus cloud, although others can also produce rain (in case the New York Times is fact checking).
(2026-04-18). Schadenfreude Of the Week: Majority of New York's Pending Wind and Solar Projects Getting Canceled. wattsupwiththat.com It's the feel-good story of the week, if you don't mind taking joy from others' misfortunes. When it comes to the wind and solar energy grifters, I don't mind a bit taking joy from their misfortunes.
(2026-04-18). A world in a cup: Cultural event celebrates Yunnan's coffee heritage>. ecns.cn China Daily hosted a premier international cultural exchange event on Tuesday at Beijing Foreign Studies University.
(2026-04-18). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.
(2026-04-18). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, has brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-18). Palestinian Students are fighting for their Right to Education. juancole.com ( The familiar campus bustle of classes, friends and events was violently interrupted on Jan. 6, 2026, when Israeli f…
(2026-04-18). Qalandars slump to sixth PSL defeat. tribune.com.pk 
Defending champions Lahore Qalandars saw their playoff hopes fade further after slumping to a six-wicket defeat against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Friday. | Chasing a modest 135 on a slow, two-paced surface at National Bank Stadium, Quetta rode on a composed unbeaten 60 from Rilee Rossouw and a fluent 49 by Hasan Nawaz to reach their target comfortably. | The pair shared a decisive 104-run stand for the third wicket after Quetta stumbled early in the chase. | Lahore captain Shaheen Shah Afridi struck in the opening over, removing Shamyl Hussain for a duck as the batter miscued a full tos…
(2026-04-18). Trump's foe starts new war? While world watches Iran, China quietly repositions for Taiwan conflict. hindustantimes.com China is quietly changing the game while the world is distracted. As Donald Trump doubles down on Iran, a different story is unfolding thousands of miles away, one that could reshape the balance of power in Asia. Is Beijing using this moment to redraw its Taiwan strategy? And more importantly, is this about war… or something far more calculated? For years, the assumption was simple: China would move on Taiwan when it was militarily ready. But what if that timeline is no longer the point? What if Beijing is now betting on politics, pressure, and patience instead of pure force? As tensions rise with Japan, warnin…
(2026-04-18). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…
(2026-04-18). The 6th China International Consumer Products Expo opens to public. ecns.cn Visitors tour the exhibition halls at the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo, which opened its doors to the public in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province on April 16, 2026.
(2026-04-18). Fakhar didn't take recent controversy to heart. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman has said that the recent ( ball-tampering) incident did not affect him at all, adding that it did not impact even "one percent" of his performance. While he prefers opening the innings, he emphasized that the final decision always rests with the captain and coach. | In an exclusive interview with the Express tribune, Fakhar Zaman said that he hasn't played many matches since his ban was lifted. "In T20 cricket, if you perform well in even 3 or 4 out of 10 matches, that is considered a success. As a professional player, if minor incidents like these begin to affect your performance…
(2026-04-18). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-18). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-18). Justice 4 For All! CFA & The Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.
(2026-04-18). Chinese embassy urges Japan to investigate threats, ensure safety of personnel. ecns.cn The Embassy of China in Japan on Thursday urged the Japanese side to promptly investigate a series of terror threats and take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel in the country.
(2026-04-18). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-18). New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup. aljazeera.com Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.
(2026-04-18). Zhang Shuai and Ostapenko advance to Stuttgart Open women's doubles semifinals. ecns.cn China's Zhang Shuai and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the women's doubles semifinals at the Stuttgart Open on Thursday, defeating Germany's Laura Siegemund and Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-4, 6-3.
(2026-04-18). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…
(2026-04-18). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…
(2026-04-18). Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year's event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year.
(2026-04-18). Chris Hedges LIVE The Iran War the Fall of the American Empire. scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report ; ⚪ Chris Hedges: | Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer Prize—winning journalist who was a foreign correspondent for fifteen years for The New York Times, where he served as the Middle East Bureau Chief and Balkan Bureau Chief for the paper. He previously worked overseas for The Dallas Morning News, The Christian Science Monitor, and NPR. He is the host of show The Chris Hedges Report. | He was a member of the team that won the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Reporting for The New York Times co…
(2026-04-18). Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough. portside.org Saying No to the Empire Is Not Enough |
(2026-04-18). Green and Smart: New consumption trends in China at Hainan expo. ecns.cn Jointly hosted by China's Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan provincial government, the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is the first edition held since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide special customs operations.
(2026-04-18). UN aid chief warns of possible 'full-scale famine' in South Sudan. aljazeera.com UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into 'full-scale famine and collapse'.
(2026-04-18). Japan's presence in overseas drill raises concern. ecns.cn Japan has deployed combat-capable units to take part in military exercises in the Philippines, marking the first time since World War II that its combat troops have set foot on Philippine soil.
(2026-04-18). From green to digital intelligence: China—ASEAN's integrated upgrade. ecns.cn As the digital wave converges with green development, China and ASEAN are forging a new model of high-quality cooperation. New energy vehicles are crossing borders, clean energy grids are increasingly interconnected, digital infrastructure is linking entire regions, and smart agriculture is transforming rural landscapes. At the same time, precision meteorology is enhancing public well-being, while joint ecological governance is protecting the shared environment. Driven by digital innovation and anchored in sustainability, China and ASEAN are deepening practical, multi-sector collaboration to shape a mutually bene…
(2026-04-18). Inter move closer to Serie A title. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan took another step towards the Serie A title on Friday by comfortably beating Cagliari 3-0 and taking a provisional 12-point lead at the top of the table. | Quickfire strikes shortly after half-time at the San Siro from Marcus Thuram and Nicolo Barella, and Piotr Zielinski's rocket in stoppage time, took Inter to potentially one game from claiming their 21st league crown, with closest challengers Napoli hosting Lazio on Saturday. | If Napoli do not beat Lazio, Inter could wrap up the Scudetto next weekend at Torino, although they would also need the reigning champions to not win their next fixture a…
(2026-04-18). NDRC plans to unlock China's untapped market potential. ecns.cn With the boosting of domestic demand a key priority during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, China will formulate and release an implementation plan to aid in accomplishing that goal, Wang Changlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on Friday.
(2026-04-18). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…
(2026-04-18). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-18). Wall Street Journal announces the era of the "mega layoff" wsws.org The cost of their attempts to sustain massive debt, while also financing the massive cost to society of the corporate oligarchy itself, can only be carved out of the backs of the working class under capitalism.
(2026-04-18). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.
(2026-04-18). Trump lied? Oil shortage hits US amid Iran war: This state's gasoline stock falls to lowest ever… hindustantimes.com California fuel stocks have plunged to record lows as the Iran war triggers an oil shock across the U.S. With gas prices soaring, a Hormuz blockade causing disruption, and Trump claiming victory, Americans are facing rising costs and new uncertainty. Could this become a full-blown energy crisis?
(2026-04-18). Mexican authorities report possible oil spill detected near Pemex offshore Abkatun-Cantarell site. ecns.cn
(2026-04-18). Interview given by Díaz-Canel to Kristen Welker for 'Meet the Press'. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-18). Mojtaba's hidden revenge? Iran war triggers global food crisis; fertilizer shock raises famine fears. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-18). Italians reaffirm unwavering support for Cuba at ANAIC Congress. radiohc.cu During the XIV Congress of the National Association of Friendship between Italy and Cuba (ANACI), which began on Friday in Montesilvano, near Pescara, solidarity with the island in the fight against the blockade and threats from the United States was reaffirmed. | On the first day, speaking on behalf of local authorities were the mayor of Montesilvano, Ottavio de Martinis, and the vice president of the Abruzzo region, Antonio Biasioli. They highlighted the importance of ANACI, which will celebrate its 65th anniversary on April 19, when this meeting concludes. | Also participating were the regional secretary of th…
(2026-04-18). CA State Capitol Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes – Slavery Era Banking Disclosure Featured. indybay.org California State Legislature joins growing notion of considering "Corporate Slavery Era Disclosure" proposals that adds weight to the UN-designated "gravest crime against humanity" as a matured financial debt, calling for restorative justice modalities that include direct compensatory payouts to a verified global class of descendants to trigger a new era of worldwide growth.
(2026-04-18). Trump administration continues torment of El Gamal family as detained mother remains in severe pain. wsws.org Hayam El Gamal, mother of five children, was taken to the emergency room earlier this month after repeated medical complaints were ignored at the Dilley detention camp.
(2026-04-17). Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk returns to Türkiye following Trump deportation push. aljazeera.com Ozturk says she made the decision to avoid 'losing more time to the state-imposed violence and hostility' under Trump.
(2026-04-17). Headlines for April 17, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Agrees to 10-Day Ceasefire in Lebanon After U.S.-Brokered Talks, Israelis in Tel Aviv Protest Settler Violence After High Court Lifts Wartime Ban on Gatherings, House Votes 213-214 to Reject War Powers Resolution as Trump Claims Deal with Iran Is "Very Close", Ukraine Strikes Black Sea Oil Refinery as Russian Attacks Kill 17, Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejía Wins Special Election for New Jersey House Seat, House Temporarily Extends FISA's Mass Surveillance Powers in Late-Night Vote , House Votes to Extend Deportation Protections for 330,000 Haitian Immigrants, Acting ICE Director Todd…
(2026-04-17). Last route to Southern Lebanon destroyed: Israeli airstrike destroys key bridge over Litani River. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is unravelling as fighting intensifies on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces has carried out massive strikes across southern Lebanon—including a key bridge over the Litani River—further isolating the region. Hezbollah has responded with rockets and drones targeting northern Israel, while Beirut has distanced itself from any ceasefire talks despite Washington's efforts to broker a three-way dialogue. With Benjamin Netanyahu showing no signs of backing down, diplomacy appears to be collapsing even before it begins.
(2026-04-17). Democracy Now! 2026-04-17 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 17, 2026; As Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Are U.S. & Iran Near Deal or Renewed Fighting?; Report from Beirut: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Met with "Cautious Optimism"; Rami Khouri: U.S. & Israel Were "Forced into Two Ceasefires" as Regional Balance of Power Shifts; Aliya Rahman v. DHS: Disabled Woman Dragged from Car Files Claim over Violent Arrest in Minneapolis | Headlines for April 17, 2026; As Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz, Are U.S. & Iran Near Deal or Renewed Fighting?; Report from Beirut: Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Met with "Cautious Optimism"; Rami Khouri:…
(2026-04-17). Lebanon becomes key to Iran-US peace talks amid fears of Israel's 'hegemony'. scmp.com A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon unveiled by US President Donald Trump on Thursday was the final turn in the diplomatic maze leading to a breakthrough in Pakistan-mediated peace talks between Washington and Tehran, analysts say. | Arranged by Pakistan with help from Saudi Arabia, the 10-day cessation of hostilities in Lebanon was a key Iranian condition for a second and potentially conclusive round of talks in Islamabad on a date yet to be set.
(2026-04-17). Lebanon president says country is no longer a pawn amid Israel ceasefire. aljazeera.com President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon's sovereignty and freedom.
(2026-04-17). Trump says Israel banned from bombing Lebanon. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has banned Israel from further bombing in Lebanon, using an atypically harsher tone than usual with the longtime U.S. ally Israel."Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!" Trump said in a social media post.Trump also said any deal the United States reaches with Iran "is in no way subject to Lebanon" but the U.S. will "deal with" the militant Hezbollah situation in an appropriate manner.
(2026-04-17). The Collapse Is Real; Lebanon Ceasefire Marks A Historic Strategic Defeat. popularresistance.org A ceasefire in Lebanon was announced on Thursday by US President Donald Trump, but its reality tells a very different story. The ceasefire was not the product of American diplomacy, nor Israeli strategic calculation. It was imposed—largely as a result of sustained Iranian pressure. | Washington, Tel Aviv, and their allies—including some within Lebanon itself—will continue to deny this reality. Acknowledging Iran's role would mean admitting that a historic precedent has been set: for the first time, forces opposing the United States and Israel have succeeded in imposing conditions on both.
(2026-04-17). Israeli opposition angry over Lebanon truce, label it 'betrayal'. newarab.com 
The US-brokered ceasefire between The truce, which will see a 10-day cessation in fighting between the Israeli army and
(2026-04-17). Drone Kills Lebanon Man Minutes After Trump Said Israel Prohibited From Striking. news.antiwar.com President Trump declared on Friday, shortly after the start of the Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire, that Israel was absolutely "PROHIBITED" by the United States from carrying out any strikes on Lebanon because "Enough is enough!!!" Mere minutes after that declaration was posted on social media, the first strike was reported. An Israeli drone in Beit Yahoun, …
(2026-04-17). A restore quiet for Israelis on the Lebanon border. haaretz.com The people of the north don't want to repeat the 18-year mistake of the last security zone. The prevailing view says 'kill and occupy,' but that's a product of fear and pain…
(2026-04-17). Lebanon president says future deal will not cede territory. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 17 (Reuters) – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that any future deal reached by the government would not cede any territory or undermine Lebanon's national rights, without saying whether he was referring to prospective talks with Israel. The televised address was his first speech since the U.S. brokered a ceasefire to end fighting between Israel and armed group Hezbollah on Thursday. The text of the deal says Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks to produce a "peace between the two countries".
(2026-04-17). Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold? aljazeera.com Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-17). Trump, Jesus, And White Supremacy. popularresistance.org Donald Trump's downward spiral has become more evident in recent weeks. His behavior substantiates the evidence provided by medical experts that he suffers from both dementia and a serious personality disorder. Beginning on the evening of April 12, he posted all night on his Truth Social platform on various obsessions including his ballroom, Joe Biden, and the Strait of Hormuz. Those comments have since been forgotten because of his 334-word tirade directed at Pope Leo XIV for being "weak on crime", "weak on nuclear weapons," an associate of Obama "sympathizers," who is also "catering to the radical left."
(2026-04-17). Like Netanyahu, opposition must remember that an Iron Wall enough. haaretz.com There is another expression of the success of the Iron Wall: the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative, which the founders of Zionism would have seen as the realization of a dream. Such containment can also work against Iran…
(2026-04-17). Palestinian Prisoners' Day 2026: Organize and act to end the genocide behind bars and free them all! samidoun.net Each year, on 17 April, we mark Palestinian Prisoners' Day — the international day of action and struggle for the liberation of Palestinian prisoners, commemorated since 1974 as a day to demand the liberation of imprisoned Palestinians and salute their leading role in the resistance and revolutionary struggle for the liberation of Palestine, from the …
(2026-04-17). Friday 4/17: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 MomtgomernSt, SF…
(2026-04-17). Declaration of the Revolutionary Government: Girón is today and forever! radiohc.cu Cuba is living under the constant siege of the United States government, whose escalating threats have intensified in recent months. In addition to the brutal energy embargo, which exacerbates the genocidal blockade policy of the last six decades, there are declarations by representatives of the US government elite regarding intentions of military aggression.
(2026-04-17). US to recover uranium from Iran, Trump tells Reuters. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the United States."We're going to get it together. We're going to go in with Iran, at a nice leisurely pace, and go down and start excavating with big machinery… We'll bring it back to the United States," Trump said during a phone interview. He referred to "nuclear dust" and addedthat it would be retrieved "very soon."
(2026-04-17). How to impeach the bastard, for real. peoplesworld.org 
Speaking at a January 6 retreat for House Republicans, Trump stated, "You gotta win the midterms 'cause, if we don't win the midterms, it's just gonna be—I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get impeached." This was before Trump's agents murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, before the Justice Department released more Epstein files, before Trump's …
(2026-04-17). Amid Hormuz blockade, US Treasury threatens to sanction Chinese banks trading with Iran. wsws.org Trump's self-declared "cease-fire" in his war of aggression against Iran is rapidly proving to be the prelude to another vast escalation of what is in reality a global conflict, now involving China.
(2026-04-17). Shippers eye Iran Hormuz reopening with wariness. al-monitor.com Shipping industry figures gave a cautious welcome Friday to Iran's announcement that it was reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route to commercial freight after nearly seven weeks closed.Iranian forces' closure of the strait has trapped hundreds of ships in the Gulf and driven up the costs of shipping goods, with captains avoiding the region for fear of attacks or mines.A spokesman for German transportation giant Hapag-Lloyd, which has ships stuck in the Gulf, told AFP by phone that the reopening was "in general… good news".
(2026-04-17). The Strait Of Hormuz Is Kinda Sorta Open: Let Me Explain. newsone.com 
Source: TOM NICHOLSON / Getty | The ongoing war in Iran can only be described as an absolute s—tshow. The conflict was started under dubious pretenses, and President Donald Trump seemingly keeps saying the war will end within two-to-three weeks every two to three weeks. There is some slight hope on the horizon as Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open. |
(2026-04-17). Strait of Hormuz 'open' following start of Lebanon ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Iran Announces Full Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic of Iran announced on 17 April the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following the fulfillment of its condition for a complete cessation of hostilities in Lebanon. | "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement on Friday afternoon. | US President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social plat…
(2026-04-17). Ships crossing Hormuz need IRGC OK, unfreezing of assets part of deal, Iran official says. al-monitor.com By Parisa Hafezi and Jonathan SaulDUBAI, April 17 (Reuters) – All ships can sail through the Strait of Hormuz but this needs to be coordinated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that unfreezing Iranian funds was part of the deal.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X that the strait was open after a ceasefire accord was agreed in Lebanon, while U.S. President Donald Trump said he believed a deal to end the Iran war would come "soon", although the timing remains unclear.
(2026-04-17). Strait of Hormuz is open, but economic pain is just beginning. responsiblestatecraft.org Ahead of expected talks with the U.S. in Pakistan this weekend, Iran
(2026-04-17). Iran war: France and UK to lead 'defensive' force for Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com France and Britain said on Friday that they would lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely defensive and only deployed once lasting peace in the region was agreed. | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the force was being set up as they co-chaired international talks in Paris focused on ensuring free-flowing trade through the critical shipping corridor.
(2026-04-17). US army 'defeat' in Iran confirmed as Trump drops military, reveals new plan amid Hormuz failure. hindustantimes.com The U.S. intensifies its economic war against Iran as President Donald Trump pivots from military pressure to sweeping new sanctions amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and financial institutions against purchasing Iranian oil, with China emerging as a key focus due to its dominant role in Tehran's export market. As the naval blockade faces scrutiny and mixed enforcement reports, Washington is now targeting Iran's "shadow fleet," banks, and global trade networks to choke off revenue streams. With tensions rising and diplomacy uncertain, the latest sancti…
(2026-04-17). Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz, U.S. Blockade Continues (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-04-17). Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. scmp.com In an apparent sign that Tehran blinked first in the blockade showdown between Iran and the US, the two sides announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz was open and operational after nearly seven weeks that have seen hundreds of ships blocked and sent energy prices soaring worldwide. | "IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL PASSAGE. THANK YOU!" US President Donald Trump said on social media, using an unofficial name for the strategic waterway.
(2026-04-17). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.
(2026-04-17). US blockade of Strait of Hormuz deepens conflicts between major powers. wsws.org US Vice President Vance's remarks Tuesday that Washington is seeking a "grand bargain" with Tehran underscores that US imperialism wants nothing less than the complete reorganisation of the Middle East in its interests, at the expense of all its rivals.
(2026-04-17). Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began. scmp.com A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first carrier to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with a crude cargo since a US blockade began on Monday, underscoring just how limited traffic through the vital chokepoint remains. | The Shalamar sailed just south of Iran's Larak Island and out into the Gulf of Oman late Thursday with around 450,000 barrels of crude loaded at Das Island in the United Arab Emirates, according to ship-tracking data. The Aframax…
(2026-04-17). Nordic leaders welcome statement on Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) – Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Iran's announcement on opening the Strait of Hormuz, and said they supported diplomatic efforts to find lasting solutions to the conflict.Iran said earlier on Friday the strait was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.Statements by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were made following a meeting led by Britain and France.
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia's supply chains. A win for China? scmp.com Some exporters at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou report a modest return of orders to China from Southeast Asia, as energy-market volatility linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran prompts some Western buyers to prioritise supply chain stability. | The shift is visible in buyer patterns on the exhibition floor, where the number from Europe and the United States appears to have recovered from last year's levels, according to Chinese exporters, with more inquiries for home appliances, new energy products…
(2026-04-17). Hosting US-Iran talks, Pakistan angles to become the new Oslo. responsiblestatecraft.org Pakistan has found itself in the spotlight recently for less
(2026-04-17). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-17). China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump. tribune.com.pk 
China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a summit next month with US President Donald Trump while trying not to alienate Tehran. | President Xi Jinping's mid-May meeting with Trump is shaping Beijing's approach to the Middle East conflict even as the world's top crude oil importer, reliant on the Middle East for half its fuel, seeks to safeguard its energy supplies, analysts say. | China's modulated approach to the war has protected its back-channel leverage enough that Trump credited Beijing with helping to get Iran to last weekend's peace talks…
(2026-04-17). Iran declares Hormuz open for commercial vessels as Trump expects deal 'soon'. geo.tv 
This collage of pictures shows Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US President Donald Trump. — Reuters/File Trump says Iran wants deal, war 'should be ending soon'.Timing of next round of US-Iran talks remains uncertain.Britain, France to chair meeting on Strait of…
(2026-04-17). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-17). Trump may want out of the Iran war, but the first round of negotiations showed the challenges ahead. mondoweiss.net 
It's clear the Trump administration recognizes the Iran war has been a catastrophe. But while the U.S. may want a way out, the first round of negotiations with Iran showed that finding an exit may be difficult.
(2026-04-17). Press groups push Israeli court to expedite Gaza media access. newarab.com 
Several press freedom organisations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the Foreign Press Association in Israel (FPA), the Union of Journalists in Israel (UJI) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), have filed an The statement, released by CPJ, said the motion was submitted on Monday after the court post…
(2026-04-17). Israeli strikes kill average of 47 women and girls daily during Gaza war, UN says. haaretz.com The agency expressed concern that the killing of women and girls has continued since an October ceasefire. More ‚Å than 750 Palestinians have been killed since then, according to local medics…
(2026-04-17). Israeli strikes on desalination plant in Gaza kill two. newarab.com 
The two civilians were killed after the Israeli army targeted a water desalination plant in Shujaeyya, east of The…
(2026-04-17). Israel kills toddler in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israelis subjecting Gaza to systematic, escalating process of engineered starvation.
(2026-04-17). Kosovo approves troop contribution for Gaza force. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says. scmp.com Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed more than 38,000 women and girls between October 2023 and the end of 2025, a UN report published on Friday showed. | Palestinian health authorities put the estimated total death toll by the end of 2025 at just over 71,000, rising to more than 72,000 by mid-April as Israel continued sporadic attacks despite a ceasefire with the Islamist group Hamas.
(2026-04-17). Starmer premiership threatened as Mandelson/Epstein crisis re-erupts. wsws.org Mandelson, the main architect with Tony Blair of the New Labour project, was appointed by Starmer as US ambassador in December 2024, with the prime minister fully aware of his intimate connections with the billionaire child sex trafficker.
(2026-04-17). Starmer's resignation demanded as investigation confirms he knew Mandelson failed vetting. thecanary.co 
In a functioning democracy, Keir Starmer's position would today be untenable over his "weirdly rushed" appointments of disgraced friend-of-Epstein Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US and as his top adviser. An investigation has uncovered the fact that Mandelson failed the vetting procedure for his short-lived ambassadorial role from which he was removed for […] | By
(2026-04-17). IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela. aljazeera.com Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
(2026-04-17). Venezuela and Cuba Celebrate 23 Years of the Barrio Adentro Medical Mission. orinocotribune.com The authorities of Venezuela and Cuba paid tribute to the 23rd anniversary of the launch of the Barrio Adentro Medical Mission on Thursday, April 16, with a floral offering at the shrine of Liberator Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. Cuban Ambassador to Venezuela Jorge Mayo and Venezuelan Deputy Minister for Health Mauricio Vega led the ceremony commemorating the creation of this social program, born from the vision of Presidents Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | The Barrio Adentro Mission is the Bolivarian Revolution's structural response to the dehumanization of the neoliberal model, which treats health as a c…
(2026-04-17). Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS. truthout.org Aliya Rahman, a Minneapolis resident who was violently detained by ICE officers in January during "Operation Metro Surge," filed a federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, claiming the agency used excessive force and violated her rights. Rahman was never charged with any crime. "They battered Aliya. They assaulted Aliya. They were negligent in their medical care… |
(2026-04-17). Why Marie-Louise Eta's appointment should be the norm, not the exception. aljazeera.com As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men's football.
(2026-04-17). If a missile hits, thousands of Bedouin can only pray the wind blows the other way. haaretz.com Between high-voltage lines and underground gas pipelines, residents of Wadi al-Na'am, who live next to the Neot Hovav petrochemical industrial zone, have no way to protect themselves — not from missile attacks and not from the hazardous materials that could leak from the factories. In this war, they say, they were lucky. But what will happen next time?
(2026-04-17). BRICS Chair India to Work Closely with Russia to Address Shared Challenges: EAM Jaishankar. infobrics.org External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar said that, guided by its humanity first and people-centric approach during its ongoing BRICS chairship, India remains focused on deepening engagement with Russia to collectively address common challenges through a balanced and inclusive framework…
(2026-04-17). Pentagon drafts plans for military assault on Cuba. wsws.org The Trump administration has ordered preparations for a military attack on Cuba as part of its broader campaign for hemispheric dominance.
(2026-04-17). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-17). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. truthout.org Unlike the invasion of Iraq, which received the support of a sizable minority of congressional Democrats, Donald Trump's war on Iran has received near-universal criticism. Still, the party has focused primarily on process-style critiques — such as the legality of declaring the war under the Constitution and the war's economic impact — rather than the humanitarian consequences and flagrant… |
(2026-04-17). Young South Sudanese models 'take up space' in quest to showcase talent. aljazeera.com Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
(2026-04-17). Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat. scmp.com To sharpen its competitive edge in the world's next-generation vehicle market, China has pledged to fast track automotive technical standards to build its status as a global rule-setter. | The carmaking powerhouse would drive high-quality development of the auto sector through the formulation and enhancement of core standards during the next five years, officials from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) told state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) in Beijing on…
(2026-04-17). Ibrahim Traore Must Remember — Africa's Problem are Weak Institutions, Not Democracy. ummid.com Burkina Faso or Africa's challenge, therefore, is not to reject democracy in favour of ill-defined alternatives, but to undertake the harder task of making it work.
(2026-04-17). Labor Rights Activists Navigate What César Chávez Sexual Abuse Allegations Mean For Their Movement. scheerpost.com Michelle Zacarias for Prism A month after the explosive New York Times investigation into the rape and sexual misconduct allegations against Latino labor rights organizer César Chávez, immigrant and labor rights organizations throughout Southern California are still grappling with the aftermath. The multiyear investigation by journalists Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes named survivors, including prominent activists Ana Murguia, …
(2026-04-17). Inside The Lives Of West Bank Workers Crushed By Israel's Labor Ban. popularresistance.org Bir Nabala, a ghost town of abandoned houses and empty streets, is surrounded by the Israeli separation wall and was once a vibrant middle-class community. Its diverse businesses benefited from the town's strategic location north of Jerusalem, which made it one of the city's important gateways. Then the wall cut Bir Nabala off, killing its commercial life overnight and turning it into a remote village on the far edges of Ramallah. Residents have since been gradually leaving the town. | The Israeli wall stretches across the horizon in the village from edge to edge. Lining the streets are a few scattered workshops…
(2026-04-17). How 50 days of Iran war lead to loss of $50 billion worth of oil. geo.tv 
(2026-04-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-17). Hegseth quotes fake Bible verse copied from Pulp Fiction. thecanary.co 
Fresh from praying for "overwhelming violence" on Iran, 'Christian' (I know, right) bloodthirsty US 'secretary of war' Pete Hegseth has quoted a 'Bible verse' to an audience of military personnel. Except it wasn't a Bible verse — it was a fake one lifted almost word for word from the ultra-violent film Pulp Fiction. And one […] | By
(2026-04-17). Heartland right over the target with triumphant climate change conference. wattsupwiththat.com The Heartland Institute, and co-hosts CFACT, the CO2 Coalition, and WUWT, and their allies are today's bomber pilots.
(2026-04-17). Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Is America on the Verge of a Nuclear Renaissance? wattsupwiththat.com It has been more than seven years since President Donald Trump signed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) into law — and it has taken all seven years (including four during the Biden Administration) for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a final rule implementing its provisions.
(2026-04-17). Pope Leo XIV inspires Habitat for Humanity initiative bringing 26 homes to North Philadelphia. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Inspired by Pope Leo XIV, an anonymous donor has launched a nationwide initiative that will see Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia rehab and build 26 affordable homes in Sharswood and Brewerytown. | The North Philadelphia properties will be part of Pope Leo Village, a philanthropic venture that will yield 235 homes across the country. The individual donated to all 20 Habitat affiliates after the pontif…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-17). Live at 1pm ET: Conference Rattles Climate Activists — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com Last week, the 16th International Conference on Climate Change made international news. It also disheartened the environmental left and the media because it was clear from that two-day event that Climate Realism is Rising. We will go over some of the highlights of the conference — including a protest during our panel of "climate realist youth" — with Angela Wheeler of the CO2 Coalition, a co-host of that great event.
(2026-04-17). Congo's Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term. aljazeera.com Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
(2026-04-17). How did the ceasefire in Lebanon happen, and what's next. newarab.com 
Lebanon on Friday, 17 April, entered a A parallel
(2026-04-17). BREAKING: Clean FISA reauthorization fails. We have 13 days to secure vital reforms. rightsanddissent.org Early this morning, the House took a dramatic vote, preventing Speaker Johnson and President Trump from ramming through an extension and expansion of FISA section 702. Their proposal was This is a major victory for our bipartisan coalition of grassroots activists and civil society groups who have been fighting FISA for almost 20 years. | Our work isn't finished! | The…
(2026-04-17). Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: 'Russia and Cuba are More Than Partners'. orinocotribune.com During a video message to the participants of the Fifth International Patria Colloquium, currently being held in Cuba, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova highlighted that Moscow and Havana share a number of values that they jointly defend in the international arena. | "Russia and Cuba are more than partners," the Russian diplomat emphasized this Thursday, April 16. "We share truly warm and fraternal relations that have stood the test of time." | "[Our relationship] is about sovereignty," she continued, "including digital sovereignty, multipolarity, trust in international law, and the central ro…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm daily amid fuel crisis. asiapacificreport.nz By Giff Johnson, editor, Marshall Islands Journal/RNZ Pacific correspondent Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve fuel given uncertainties of fuel supply globally. The move is to save energy and reduce the strain on the Marshalls Energy Company's…
(2026-04-17). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-17). Ask a Climate Therapist: Why should I plan for my future when I feel we don't have one? grist.org 
Dear Leslie, | I'm a young adult trying to figure out what I'm doing with my life. It feels really hard to plan for my future given the uncertainty climate change produces, and sometimes I feel like my degree, which I'm passionate about, will be useless "when the apocalypse comes." How can I plan well for my future when I don't know what the world will look like in 10 years, let alone 50? | — Scared Student |
| Dear Scared Student, | You're asking one of the most significant questions of your generation, and it's one that I'm hearing more and more from young people who are tuned into the rapid sh…
(2026-04-17). Reject the Writers Guild of America sellout contract! wsws.org The contract contains huge givebacks on healthcare, sub-inflation pay increases and no meaningful AI protections.
(2026-04-17). Breaking: Major Under-the-Radar SCOTUS Decision on Climate Lawfare. wattsupwiththat.com There are Supreme Court decisions that arrive with fanfare, and then there are those that quietly rearrange the legal landscape in ways that only become obvious after the dust settles. Today's decision in Chevron USA Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish belongs firmly in the latter category. It is not packaged as a climate case. It does not speak in the language of emissions targets or environmental urgency. Yet it strikes directly at the legal machinery that has been driving a large portion of modern climate litigation.
(2026-04-17). Kremlin denies Putin's isolation from Russia's woes amid blogger's criticism. scmp.com The Kremlin on Friday denied that ‚Å President Vladimir ‚Å Putin was insulated from ‚Å bad news after a celebrity blogger accused unidentified top officials of not telling Russia's paramount leader the truth about the country's problems. | Viktoria Bonya, a social media influencer who ‚Äåis well known inside Russia for her appearances on reality TV shows, said this week that she supported Putin and listed five problems which she said officials were not briefing him on honestly.
(2026-04-17). Wedding guest dress ideas for Australian country weddings. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-17). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
Save the Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026Wisconsin Unity Summit — All Day — Madison Join Wisconsin Justice Leaders who are signing on to this Invitation Letter More information about this summit can be found in the Invitation above. To get updates and more information, please fill out this form: tinyurl.com/WI-Unity-Campaign-Sign-up Our goal is to create a …
(2026-04-17). House Judiciary Investigating Jared Kushner's Investments From Saudi Arabia. truthout.org The ranking Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee on Friday morning announced a "sweeping" probe into alleged self-enrichment by Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump who has served as a high-profile White House envoy in the Middle East while also, according to Congressman Jamie Raskin, "soliciting billions of dollars from Gulf monarchies for [his] private business… |
(2026-04-17). Research demonstrates that enhanced instruction in genetics can reduce racist conceptions among students. wsws.org A groundbreaking study in genetics education examines the relationship between the quality of genetics education and the development of racist ideas among young people and the dire consequences for a researcher's career.
(2026-04-17). Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people. scmp.com Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of his four-nation Africa tour, with roughly 120,000 people flocking to a mass he led in the port city of Douala. | Amid heavy security, some believers had made their way on Thursday to the city's Japoma ‚ÄåStadium, venue of the mass, and slept overnight outside on mats to hear Friday's address from the pontiff, who has become outspoken on war and inequality and…
(2026-04-17). In New Orleans, Black Cowboy Tradition Collides With Prison Rodeo Spectacle. capitalbnews.org 
NEW ORLEANS — Outside, along Claiborne Avenue in the Algiers section of New Orleans, Sunday looked familiar. Black children slurped snowballs in the street, adults danced around them, and Black riders eased their horses through the crowds, past corner stores and shotgun houses, hooves clapping against the asphalt. For Black riders like Robert Pollar, who …
(2026-04-17). From Havana: An invitation to continue building Homeland and Humanity. radiohc.cu Under Martí's premise that "Homeland is humanity" and with a call to communicators from Cuba and the world not to falter in this common struggle, the 5th International Colloquium Patria was inaugurated on Thursday in Havana. | The opening ceremony, which took place at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets, was attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, who, along with more than 500 guests, both Cuban and international, welcomed a new edition of the event, which is increasingly consolidating itself as a spa…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). 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?
(2026-04-17). A Primer On the Petrodollar And The War On Iran. popularresistance.org As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is easier to contain, and the prices of b…
(2026-04-17). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-17). Last-Minute Tentative Agreements Avert Big L.A. School Strike. popularresistance.org Los Angeles — Last-minute tentative agreements, reached at 3 a.m. on April 13—two days before a scheduled strike was to start—averted the walkout by the three unions representing 37,000 teachers and support staffers of the Los Angeles United School District (LAUSD), one of the largest districts in the U.S. | One key to the agreements, covering the United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a Teachers/AFT local, Teamsters Local 2010, and Service Employees Local 99, was widespread labor, community, and political support for the workers, who sought substantial raises that would enable them to continue…
(2026-04-17). opposition suffers from with too many Magyars. haaretz.com Naftali Bennett may be encouraged by the victory of a right-wing candidate in Hungary, but he has a problem with his opposition partners. Research is showing that Netanyahu's most loyal voters are leaving Likud. And, what's the hottest name to appear on a party slate for the next Knesset election…
(2026-04-17). Haaretz during the Arab Revolt: Blood is the glue that binds a nation and its land. haaretz.com At the start of the Arab Revolt, which began 90 years ago this week, the newspaper told its readers that 'the God of Israel wanted our sacrifices,' and promised that the Jewish community was here to stay…
(2026-04-17). Government calls on private sector to partner in enhancing conservation. sanews.gov.za Government calls on private sector to partner in enhancing conservation | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called on the private sector to partner with government to slow biodiversity loss, restore critical habitats, and secure the ecological infrastructure that supports the economy. | This as the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) paints a concerning picture of the state of the country's biodiversity, showing that nearly one-third of terrestrial ecosystems are classified as threatened. | "Pressures on biodiversity are intensifying habitat loss from agriculture, se…
(2026-04-17). Mundy Talks Motivation, Messaging, and his Music Making Proccess. mediasanctuary.org Local MC and Producer Mundy talks about his beginnings as an artist, how his music making process has evolved, and the message he leaves in his his music. He is one of the performers at Song City on May 12. Mundy spoke with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper.
(2026-04-17). Pressure mounts on Peru's election authorities amid presidential race delay. aljazeera.com The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June.
(2026-04-17). Pentagon in panic mode? Trump pushes civilian firms to make missiles as stocks run dry amid Iran war. hindustantimes.com Is the world's "most powerful military" quietly running out of weapons? And is that what's really driving Washington's sudden shift in tone? As the Iran conflict stretches on, reports suggest the U.S. is facing a deepening munitions crunch, one that didn't begin in this war, but may be reaching a breaking point because of it. Years of supplying Ukraine, followed by sustained operations in the Middle East, have reportedly drained critical missile stockpiles. Now, the question is no longer just about battlefield strategy but industrial capacity. Why is the Pentagon reportedly reaching out to civilian giants like Fo…
(2026-04-17). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.
(2026-04-17). Destruction, hope in south Beirut as Lebanese return home. al-monitor.com In cars and on motorbikes, people trickled back into Beirut's southern suburbs Friday, passing bombed-out buildings to check on homes and loved ones after a ceasefire began between Israel and Hezbollah."We'd been on the street going from place to place because there was no space in the shelters," said Insaf Ezzedine, 42, who had fled the area's Hay al-Sellom neighbourhood.
(2026-04-17). "Loud and proud" : Strikes against Lufthansa continue. wsws.org For days, pilots and flight attendants have been striking against Lufthansa's brutal restructuring course. On Wednesday, 15 April, a strike by over 19,000 stewards and stewardesses from Lufthansa and LH-CityLine began again.
(2026-04-17). US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey. aljazeera.com Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan's Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.
(2026-04-17). China's EV Exports: The New Offensive That Worries Western Markets. orinocotribune.com 
Amid the war in the Middle East, which is causing a record increase in fuel prices, China has increased its exports of electric vehicles. According to Bloomberg, exports abroad surged by 140 percent compared to the previous year, reaching 349,000 units. | This growth is understandable. Consumers are looking for electric cars to protect themselves from sudden increases in fuel prices. | Europe, one of the regions most affected by the crisis, risks suffering a severe blow to its industry after many years of attempts to curb the entry of Chinese cars into its market. | However, the damage could affect not only Europ…
(2026-04-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-17). Palestinian Prisoners Live on Hope. Israel's Death Penalty Aims to Destroy It. truthout.org On March 30, 2026, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, wearing a golden noose-shaped pin, popped a bottle of champagne as he toasted the Israeli Knesset's enactment of a bill making the death penalty the default punishment for Palestinians convicted of "terrorist attacks," under the pretext of "negating the existence of the State of Israel." The bill — which passed with 62… |
(2026-04-17). The Mossad Planned 1965 Assassination of Mehdi Ben Barka in France: Why It Matters Today. covertactionmagazine.com On November 22, 1963, the same day as the JFK assassination, Mehdi Ben Barka, an anti-colonial politician and head of the left-wing Union of Popular Forces (UNFP) of Morocco, was sentenced to death in absentia for conspiracy to overthrow King Hassan II. The sentence was carried out two years later in Paris, France, with the …
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Have your say on draft procurement regulations. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft procurement regulations | National Treasury has published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, 2026, for public comment in the Government Gazette. | The draft regulations and the notices can be accessed on the National Treasury website They were published in terms of section 63(1) of the Public Procurement Act, 2024 (Act No. 28 of 2024), as communicated through notices in Govern…
(2026-04-17). Tuesday 7/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik And the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…
(2026-04-17). Bill Clinton: Is He a Lifetime Supporter of a CIA Dictatorship? indybay.org The Wikipedia article on Bill Clinton with in parenthesis what the article proves and what other sources have said, making it appear Bill Clinton is a lifetime supporter of turning America into the same dictatorship Donald Trump wants.
(2026-04-17). Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF: finance minister. newarab.com 
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained committed to working toward a lending programme. | Current events, including the "Our aim as a government is to reach an agreement with the IMF on a programme," J…
(2026-04-17). Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.
(2026-04-17). Charlie Kirk alleged killer had already been in custody two hours before Discord 'confession'. thecanary.co 
Another gaping hole has opened up in the supposedly 'open and shut' case against Tyler Robinson, the alleged killer of murdered US far-right activist Charlie Kirk. Tyler Robinson Kirk, who had begun to turn against Israel and refused approaches from Israel lobbyists just before his death, was murdered as he answered public questions in Utah. […] | By
(2026-04-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-17). Climate adaptation funding is scarce. Private investors could help. grist.org 
The Afsluitdijk is a 32 kilometer causeway in the Netherlands that, since 1932, has been one of the country's primary barriers against sea level rise. But after nearly a century of use it needed
(2026-04-17). Trojan Horse? Rupert Lowe's Far-Right Restore Britain Is Standing 13 Candidates as 'Independents' in One Council. bylinetimes.com Restore Britain, the far-right political party headed by ex-Reform MP Rupert Lowe, is putting forward 13 activists as candidates in one area up for election this May. But all of them are being presented to voters as 'independents'. | In England, there is no legal duty to disclose if you are a member of a political party when standing for election — nor any bar to running as an 'independent' even if your party has officially endorsed you. | The nascent party in Sheffield announced last week that it has been 'busy, busy, and BUSY' and that 'we have 13 Independent Candidates for you', with several of them p…
(2026-04-17). France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant. aljazeera.com Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
(2026-04-17). President Claudia Sheinbaum highlights long history of brotherhood between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu President Claudia Sheinbaum has affirmed that the people of Mexico and Cuba share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity, after receiving the credentials of Ambassador Eugenio Martínez. | "We also received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Eugenio Martínez Enriquez. The people of Cuba and Mexico share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity," the head of the Executive Branch stated in a message on her social media account. The president has reaffirmed her support for Cuba on several occasions, which has materialized in various shipments of material aid to the Caribbean nation,…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). California Juneteenth remains a quasi-optional holiday for a majority of State Employees. indybay.org 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth we will have a special session on updates on Global, Nationwide and California Reparations – Slavery Corporate Disclosure explores who profited or profits from slavery here in California and beyond.
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/18: Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING San Jose. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-04-17). Three charged after attempted arson at Iran International office. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-17). Ashlee Jenae Is Dead, And The Internet Said, 'That's What You Get For Dating A White Man'. newsone.com 
Source: Ashlee Jenae / Instagram | The details are still coming into focus, but here's what we know so far. | Ashly Robinson, a 31-year-old influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae, died while on vacation in Zanzibar, Tanzania. She had been traveling with her fiancé Joe McCann, and in the days leading up to her death, her social media showed what looked like a celebration: a birthday, an engagement, a trip that, at least publicly, appeared joyful. | Then something shifted. | Reports indicate that the couple had a serious argument, were placed in separate rooms by the hotel staff, and hours later, she was found unre…
(2026-04-17). Turning tides: Most Democrats voted to block aid to Israel. newarab.com 
This week, the majority of Democrats in the US Senate voted for bills to block Though there were not enough votes for the bills to pass (40 out of the 47 in the Senate's minority in the bill to block weapons), this nevertheless shows a major departure from years of reliable US congressional support for Israel. | "When you have someone like [Adam] Schiff and [Alex] Padilla both voting on this, that to me is major progress. These aren't people who were progressive on th…
(2026-04-17). Germany's Return to Conscription Is Not a Mistake; It's an Obligation. fairobserver.com Germany is finally waking up to a harsh reality: In a world of revisionist powers and wavering alliances, a rich democracy at the heart of Europe cannot afford to be militarily weak. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, too many Germans have lived in denial and behaved as if history had ended. Defense spending…
(2026-04-17). JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter. sanews.gov.za JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has overturned the decision by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into the complaint of Andiswa Mengo against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. ⚪ This follows a meeting held last month whereby the JSC, excluding the members designated by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, held a meeting in terms of section 20(1) of the Judicial Service Commission Act 9 of 1994 (JSC Act), to consider the report of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into Mengo's complaint. ⚪ This as the Tribunal had ear…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). The 14th Congress of the National Association of Friendship between Italy and Cuba underway in Montesilvano. radiohc.cu The National Association of Friendship between Italy and Cuba (ANAIC) began its 14th Congress today in Montesilvano, a town in the province of Pescara, where a review of past work will be conducted and new solidarity initiatives will be planned. | "In an increasingly complex world, we reaffirm our support for the Cuban people, their Revolution, and their right to sovereignty," states an ANAIC press release regarding this event, which will continue until next Sunday, the 65th anniversary of the organization's founding. | The association, which already boasts more than 3,500 members grouped into some 70 chapters ac…
(2026-04-17). The practical guide to ageing well and staying active in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-17). France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Adam Bakri: Actor, artist and advocate telling Palestine's story. newarab.com 
For Palestinian actor His passing came while Adam, his brother, actor
(2026-04-17). Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8. geo.tv 
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team examine the wreckage of a team helicopter on July 4, 2017, after it crashed in Temanggung, central Java. — AFP Private helicopter crashes in forest on Borneo island.Victims' bodies shifted to provincial capital of…
(2026-04-17). YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding. twz.com 
"An 85 percent solution in the hands of a warfighter today is infinitely better than a 100 percent solution that never arrives."
(2026-04-17). Labor leaders at People's World town hall: May Day's our day. peoplesworld.org 
Video of the town hall meeting will be available and posted here shortly. CHICAGO—"May Day is our day. It belongs to all working people," declared Fred Redmond, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, at a virtual town hall of labor leaders hosted by People's World on Thursday, April 16. The event featured a panel discussion on the …
(2026-04-17). Tucker Carlson may have Turned on Israel and Trump, but he's no friend to Progressives or Muslims. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Republicans seem to have reached the Donner party stage now, cannibalizing one another, as is illustrated by
(2026-04-17). IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East. newarab.com 
IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have "very, certainly severe" consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. | Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now – and who could suffer the most – outside the region, as the conflict stretches on. | Ironically, the ongoing virtual closure of the Bu…
(2026-04-17). 92 killed in 105 days: Man fatally stabbed in southern Israel. haaretz.com Akram Abu Assa, 29, died after being taken to the hospital in critical condition following the stabbing, with police linking the attack to a land dispute between neighbors. This is the fourth homicide in Israel this week…
(2026-04-17). Bucks County police chiefs say Quakertown officers' actions during anti-ICE student protest were 'justified and within police policy'. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? A panel of four Bucks County police chiefs found that the Quakertown Police Department's response during a student protest Feb. 20 was "justified and within police policy." | "The Department's actions were consistent with established training, best practices, and professional standards," said Quakertown Borough Solicitor Peter Nelson in a press release. "The Borough's officers acted within the scope of Department policy during a challenging and volatile situation."
(2026-04-17). Sarah Anderson on Poverty Wages, Lia Holland on Wayback Machine. fair.org 
(2026-04-17). On Tax Day, Mamdani Taxed the Rich. progressivehub.net WHITNEY CURRY WIMBISH | THE AMERICAN PROSPECT…
(2026-04-17). France denies entry to Palestinian human rights defender. newarab.com 
Shawan Jabarin, the general director of The decision also preve…
(2026-04-17). Vitriol and vendetta: Israel is doing everything it can to drive its closest allies away | Analysis. haaretz.com From social media attacks to real-life diplomatic snafus, from Berlin and Paris to Seoul, Gideon Sa'ar's Foreign Ministry has increasingly jeopardized relations with all but U.S. President Trump…
(2026-04-17). Will Blockade of Hormuz Reshape Global Energy? juancole.com
(2026-04-17). 'Unconstitutional' NSW court strikes down Minns' draconian anti-protest laws. asiapacificreport.nz By Stephanie Tran of Michael West Media The Supreme Court of New South Wales has struck down the state's draconian anti-protest laws, ruling they impose an "impermissible burden" on political communication and are invalid. In a landmark decision yesterday, the court declared key provisions of the anti-protest laws introduced after the Bondi terrorist attack unconstitutional,…
(2026-04-17). terrorism exists, debate over. The only question is: are you for it or against. haaretz.com Roy Sharon, who grew up in a religious Zionist settlement in the West Bank, is perhaps the most vigilant Israeli reporter when it comes to exposing burgeoning settler violence. The farthest fringes of the hilltop youth now set the right's agenda, he says…
(2026-04-17). Open Letter to A-G Michelle Rowland: Mercy for David McBride. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-17). Bushra Bibi shifted to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. tribune.com.pk 
Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. | In a post on X, Gohar said, "Late night, I was informed through a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment". | Late night I was informed thought a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment. Awaiting that I would request meeting of family members with her. And also mee…
(2026-04-17). Inside Israel's prison system. aljazeera.com As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
(2026-04-17). Elmo and Ramy Youssef celebrate Arab heritage on Sesame Street. newarab.com 
Sesame Street marked Arab American Heritage Month on Thursday with a special appearance by In a playful exchange that has since gone viral, Youssef taught Elmo a series of Arabic words, including "salam" and "habibi", highlighting Arabic language and culture as heritage month celebrations continue throughout April. | In the clip, he explains that "assalamu alaykum" is a g…
(2026-04-17). Revealed: How Male and Female Brain Cells Differ in Gene Activity. portside.org Revealed: How Male and Female Brain Cells Differ in Gene Activity |
(2026-04-17). The moral case for harm reduction. onlineopinion.com.au Is addiction a disease to cure or a life to preserve? The answer shapes whether we choose abstinence or harm reduction.
(2026-04-17). Justin Fairfax Killed His Wife, So Why Did Roland Martin Turn It Into A Mental Health Panel? newsone.com 
Source: | When news broke that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, before killing himself, the facts were immediate and devastating. A woman was murdered in her home, and two children were left to live with the aftermath. | But within hours, something else began to take shape. | On social media, Black men, including Roland Martin, posted photos of Fairfax smiling in fraternity gear, at events, in rooms full of promise and prestige. They remembered him as a "brother," a "good man," and someone full of potential. The images were soft, nostalgic, and intimate. It…
(2026-04-17). Cuba Not To Surrender, Cuba To Prevail: Diaz-Canel. orinocotribune.com The U.S. blockade is the main cause of the suffering of the Cuban nation. | On Thursday, Cubans commemorated the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Revolution with mass events in several cities across the country. | In Havana, President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejected the hostility of the U.S. government, which has maintained an economic, commercial and financial blockade for more than six decades. | He also rejected growing threats of military aggression that are accompanied by a cynical narrative according to which Cuba is a "Failed State." Such arguments, he said, have been used…
(2026-04-17). Pro-Palestinian Tufts University graduate targeted by Trump administration returns to Turkey. al-monitor.com By Nate RaymondBOSTON, April 17 (Reuters) – A Tufts University graduate who had been arrested by U.S. immigration agents last year as part of the Trump administration's targeting of pro-Palestinian campus activists has returned to her home in Turkey following a settlement with the government.Lawyers for Rumeysa Ozturk announced the accord on Friday, a week after President Donald Trump's administration fired an immigration judge who had in January rejected the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's efforts to deport her.
(2026-04-17). Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state's wetlands. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Delaware lawmakers have advanced legislation that aims to protect nontidal wetlands, also referred to as freshwater wetlands, in the state. | The move, more than three decades in the making, comes after President Donald Trump's administration last year prop…
(2026-04-17). Madison, April 18, 2026: Potluck for People, Peace Planet! wibailoutpeople.org 
Building Unity Building Unity Gatherings are mostly monthly potlucks. They are great opportunities to enjoy fellowship with others who believe it is time to unite for people, peace, and planet. If you can, bring cake and frosting to help us create some fantastic Earth Day Cakes! For information about other Building Unity Gatherings around Wisconsin …
(2026-04-17). China's 15th Five-Year Plan charts path for sustainable development. peoplesworld.org 
Legislators, teachers, civic leaders, workers, trade unionists, scientists, economists, and experts in many fields from across China met in Beijing in March for the "Two Sessions"—the annual meetings of the country's two top political bodies. The National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese Peoples' Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) convened to review the progress made during …
(2026-04-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-17). PM Shehbaz meets Turkish FM in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held an early meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shortly after landing in Antalya on Thursday, who thanked him for participating in the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan looked forward to meeting the Pakistani premier on the sidelines of the event, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | According to a statement issued by the PMO, Fidan called on the premier upon his arrival. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar, along with Special Assistant to the Prime Mi…
(2026-04-17). Saudi wealth fund sells football club Al-Hilal. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-17). OMB Head Russ Vought Refuses to Provide Financial Estimates on Iran War Costs. truthout.org Testifying before both houses of Congress on Wednesday, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) head Russ Vought refused to provide lawmakers with estimates of how much the war on Iran is costing the U.S. financially. Vought — one of the main proponents of Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation-backed blueprint for how President Donald Trump should run the government that was published and… |
(2026-04-17). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-17). This Prisoners' Day, WB's mothers fear children may return dead. newarab.com 
During events marking the In particular, these mothers are afraid that their children may return as corpses amid harsh conditions within Israeli prisons and the recent approval of an Israeli law allowing the Watfa Shehwan…
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). After Trump attack, Pope Leo slams 'tyrants' spending billions on wars. geo.tv 
Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold a holy Mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. — ReutersBAMENDA: Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful…
(2026-04-17). Harvard clerical, technical union leaders push through sellout deal as grad workers prepare to strike. wsws.org The contract is only one year long and is designed to prevent a fight over central issues: healthcare costs, job security and wage adequacy.
(2026-04-17). Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors. scmp.com Scores of Chinese women were brought to Germany without valid residency permits for sex work across the country, prosecutors in Frankfurt alleged on Friday. | Five suspects are accused of organised smuggling of foreigners for their roles in operating the prostitution ring over the past three years, according to prosecutors. | Prostitution is legal in Germany but is strictly regulated.
(2026-04-17). Iranian women footballers have 'hope for future' in Australia. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight. scmp.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen. | Diaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Cuban Revolution's socialist essence.
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Iran war brings massive price and profit gouging. wsws.org Global oil companies are raking in additional profits at the rate of $30 million per hour as the result of the price hikes induced by the war.
(2026-04-17). New York home care workers wage second hunger strike in 2 years. wsws.org These highly exploited workers are risking their health to end torturous 24-hour shifts, but previous experience shows that protests and moral appeals must give way to class struggle.
(2026-04-17). Progressive Upset in New Jersey: Analilia Mejía Wins Big, Challenging Trump—and the Democratic Establishment. scheerpost.com Backed by Sanders and running on unapologetic progressive politics—including sharp criticism of Israel—Mejía's decisive victory signals a shifting political terrain ahead of the midterms Joshua Scheer decisive victory in the state's 11th Congressional District special election—defeating Republican Joe Hathaway and delivering a clear message: the political center is no longer where many voters are looking. …
(2026-04-17). France: Denial of Entry to Palestinian Activist Blocks Advocacy. hrw.org (Paris, April 17, 2026) — France has refused to grant an entry visa to Shawan Jabarin, the director of Al-Haq, one of the leading and oldest Palestinian human rights organizations, based in the occupied West Bank. Jabarin was due to travel to France to appear before the European Parliament's Human Rights Committee in Strasbourg, alongside representatives from other Palestinian organizations. This is the second time Jabarin has been denied entry into France; in October 2025, French authorities rejected his application to renew his Schengen visa, reportedly citing "threats to public order or internal security…
(2026-04-17). RFK Jr. Refuses to Acknowledge He Called for "Re-Parenting" Black Kids in 2024. truthout.org On Thursday, during congressional testimony, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned on his past remarks promoting the "re-parenting" of Black children being treated with mental health medication. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama), one of several lawmakers who questioned Kennedy during the hearing, referred to a 2024 interview in which he made the comments. |
(2026-04-17). $96 Million to Nowhere: The Predictable Failure of Subsidized Electric Buses. wattsupwiththat.com Paying one group to produce and another to consume does not guarantee usefulness. It guarantees activity.
(2026-04-17). In Dead of Night, Johnson Tries—But Fails—to Ram Through Domestic Spying Bill for Trump. scheerpost.com The president and GOP House speaker wanted a 5-year extension of a despised domestic spying bill. Instead, they got just two weeks. "Now, they will have to fight in daylight tomorrow!" said one Democratic lawmaker Jon Queally for Common Dreams A dramatic series of votes in the US House of Representatives resulted in a dead-of-night extension of …
(2026-04-17). Egypt Attaches High Priority to Strategic Partnership with Russia. infobrics.org Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt's strong commitment to strengthening its strategic partnership with the Russian Federation, both bilaterally and within multilateral frameworks, including the BRICS group and other international organizations, as well as with the Republic of Tatarstan, one of the most prominent republics within the Russian Federation in the fields of industry, agriculture, and trade…
(2026-04-17). Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction. aljazeera.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25: 17 in Pulp Fiction.
(2026-04-17). The chance of a Türkiye-Israel war has never been more real. jpost.com 
(2026-04-17). Khabarovsk Highway to Be Extended to Border With China at Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island. infobrics.org The Khabarovsk bypass will be extended to the exit on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island, where a new road checkpoint between Russia and China is currently being built…
(2026-04-17). The Most Dangerous Climate Argument Today Isn't Denial, It's Delay. scheerpost.com By Dr. Joakim Kulin and Dr. Ekaterina Rhodes , DeSmog. Belief in climate change is rising, but action stalls. New research reveals how subtle narratives are slowing policy — and how to fight back. Under Donald Trump's renewed push to expand fossil fuel production — including plans to ramp up oil and gas drilling and roll …
(2026-04-17). Madison: Freedom Rising A Benefit for Voces de la Frontera May 1, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-17). It's On in WI!: All Out for May Day 2026 in Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Manitowoc (Art Builds, Phone Banking, Fundraisers More)… wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Este #PrimeroDeMayo, nos levantamos en todo Wisconsin àönete a trabajadores inmigrantes y sus familias para exigir justicia, dignidad y protecciones. Milwaukee — Marcha principal 10: 00 am — Oficina de Voces, 733 W Historic Mitchell St. 11: 00 am — Marchamos hacia el Edificio Federal (517 E Wisconsin Ave) Green Bay — Autobús …
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-17). Argentine lawmakers condemn U.S. economic war against Cuba. radiohc.cu National deputies Hilda Aguirre, Gabriela Pedrali, and Sergio Casas, representing the Argentinian province of La Rioja, condemned the economic, commercial, and financial blockade that the United States has maintained against Cuba for more than six decades. | In a statement obtained by Prensa Latina, the legislators from La Rioja also deemed it unacceptable that in the 21st century, "an attempt is being made to discipline a people through hunger, isolation, or the threat of war." | They asserted that Cuba has demonstrated throughout its history a profound commitment to peace, solidarity, and cooperation among nati…