(2026-04-04). Decoding China's Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the U.S. and Israel had plotted the military aggression against Iran during the middle of nuclear negotiations with a view to degrading Tehran's military capabilities and likely precipitating regime change. In any …
(2026-04-04). "People believe that there's something terrible going on in Gaza and nothing is happening to stop it" mronline.org 
Interview with Mimi, mother of Daniel from the Ulm 5.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday. aljazeera.com Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-04). Attack on Iran: How Trump violates the U.S. constitution and Congress can do about it. unitedworldint.com The speech of Dennis Kucichin to EIR's "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the 'Elites' —Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Dennis Kucinich, former member of …
(2026-04-04). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-04). The Epstein Saga: capitolo 9, Kathryn "Gold-girl" Ruemmler. strategic-culture.su I documenti rivelano una relazione più complessa di quanto inizialmente descritto, caratterizzata da consultazioni informali, scambi personali e interazioni professionali, che sono ora al centro di un rinnovato scrutinio da parte della politica e dei media. | Segue nostro La donna di carriera | Kathryn "Kathy" Ruemmler è un'avvocata statunitense con una lunga carriera ai vertici delle istituzioni pubbliche e del settore privato, consider…
(2026-04-04). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-04). Against The War Without End. popularresistance.org As violence spreads from the Caribbean to Western Asia, the United States and Israel's war of aggression against Iran is paralysing the global economy. Its consequences were predictable: it was known that if the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passes — would become a chokepoint. With rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions deepen. It feels like little can be done to avert the avalanche of catastrophes that Washington and Tel Aviv have unleashed on the world.
(2026-04-04). South Korea's Strategic Bind During the American-Iranian War. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea, a major ally of the United States, is one of the countries facing the spillover of the 2026 American-Iranian War. Alongside much of the world, Seoul faces a potential energy crisis with the volatility of the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the partial redeployment of air defense assets has left Seoul vulnerable if Pyongyang …
(2026-04-04). What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate. mronline.org 
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here's how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
(2026-04-04). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-04). On the Ground in Iran: Investigating the Minab School Attack. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, the human cost continues to mount. One of the most shocking incidents occurred on the very first day of the war: a missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed 168 students and …
(2026-04-04). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-04). Second Trump Presidency and NATO Alliance: Will Trump Walk Away from NATO? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation between Iran and US-Israel has once again reinstated President Trump's views on NATO alliance as he openly warned of withdrawing from the Treaty. In order to counter the communist threat during the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949 by Western bloc. The main objective of …
(2026-04-04). UN chief renews call for US, Israel to stop war against Iran. ecns.cn United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call for the United States and Israel to stop the war against Iran, and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). 8 killed, 95 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks on bridge in N. Iran. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 2 ⚪ At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in U.S.and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Irans northern Alborz province on Thursday, the official news agency IRNA reported.
(2026-04-04). Ground War With Iran? Chris Hedges and Larry Wilkerson Warn of a Catastrophe Washington May Already Be Sliding Toward. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a stark and unsettling conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, journalist Chris Hedges sits down with retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to confront a question now hanging over Washington's war planning: Is the United States preparing to send ground forces into Iran? The interview arrives at a moment when the American-Israeli war …
(2026-04-04). War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China's Yuan Gains Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. Analysts believe that as Iran establishes yuan-based tolls for oil …
(2026-04-04). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-04). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-04). UN chief urges end to Iran conflict, warns world on edge of wider war. ecns.cn The UN secretary-general on Thursday called on the US and Israel to stop attacking Iran and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). How a fake Iranian terror group was invented to proscribe IRGC in Europe — The story of Ashab al-Yamin. strategic-culture.su By David MILLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A series of arson attacks and alleged incidents targeting alleged Jewish-linke…
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2026-04-04). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). US Loses F-15 A-10 Warplanes as Costs Rise Amid War on Iran. thealtworld.com The US has lost an F-15 and A-10 warplane over Iran within a short span of time; | While this is a tactical snapshot that may betray strategic reality, it poses possible implications regarding Iranian air defense capabilities and strategies based on air ambushes; | If further incidents like this take place, it may force the US to scale back sorties over Iran and depend more on stand-off strikes, reducing the pace and intensity of US aggression; | It is important to back up possible strategic implications with more than a single tactical snapshot meaning only time will tell regarding the significance of this…
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family. aljazeera.com The household's only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
(2026-04-04). Film carries long-lasting fascination of wuxia to UK. ecns.cn On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the wandering swordsmen of Chinese wuxia tales, an image that set the tone for the British premiere of Blades of the Guardians.
(2026-04-04). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-04). Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War. theintercept.com 
(2026-04-04). His Majesty's head-chopper: Syria's MI6-backed president bows to King Charles. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑ The Grayzone Ahmed al-Sharaa's Downing Street visit offered him a reunion with the British intel operatives who groomed the former Al Qaeda warlord to become president of Syria. When Syria's "interim" leader Ahmed al-Sharaa touched down in London on March 31, he was given a much warmer welcome than many once thought possible. …
(2026-04-04). Manitowoc, May 1, 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Rally and March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-04). Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road. sanews.gov.za Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) had advised motorists of the full road closure on the N3 Northbound carriageway at Market Road Overpass in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. | The closure will be on Saturday, 11 April 2026, between 9 pm and 5 am to facilitate the installation of the soffit beams as part of the construction of the New Market Road overpass bridge. | "Our traffic accommodation team, in collaboration with the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), has meticulously planned the closures and will actively manage and monitor them…
(2026-04-04). Greenwashing: How companies pretend to be eco-friendly. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-04). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-04). China, Malaysia ink 26 deals worth 72 mln USD. ecns.cn A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue, which opened on Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-04). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-04). Chinese, Swiss envoys hold phone talks on Middle East tensions. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss special envoy to the Middle East.
(2026-04-04). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-04). Weeks After US Claimed "All Iranian Air Defenses Destroyed," Iran Downs, Damages Multiple US Aircraft in One Day. thealtworld.com 
At least 1 F-15 was shot down and only one of its 2 crew members rescued; During the rescue attempt, an A-10 warplane was downed, the pilot ejected/rescued; A Blackhawk helicopter was also fired on, damaging the aircraft and injuring the crew; While this in and of itself will not "win" the war for Iran and is tactical rather than strategic, it does call into question US claims of "air superiority" which the US clearly does not have and even claims of localized air superiority which appears to be subject to Iranian air defense ambushes; The real question is how widespread is this and what impact will it have on US…
(2026-04-04). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-04). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-04). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-04). Hegseth Dismisses US Army Chief Of Staff Amid Plans For Ground Invasion. popularresistance.org US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, US military officials announced on 3 April. | War Department spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement on X stating that George would be "retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately." | "The Department of War is grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement," Parnell added. | George, the army's top official, was appointed to…
(2026-04-04). European Parliament's Rima Hassan: I'm a target of 'political harassment'. aljazeera.com European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she's facing "genuine judicial and political harassment".
(2026-04-04). Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026 |
(2026-04-04). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-04). NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II. aljazeera.com NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100 pct tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn Generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and related ingredients have been exempted from tariffs at this time, including nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility treatments, and cell and gene therapies, the order said.
(2026-04-04). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-04). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.
(2026-04-04). Crackdown on human trafficking tightened. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court in a release on Thursday said the number of abductions and trafficking crimes involving children and women in China has shown a significant decline, with a nearly 78 percent drop in 2025 compared with the peak in 2012.
(2026-04-04). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for March, 2026: +0.38 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for March, 2026 was +0.38 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, statistically unchanged from the February, 2026 value of +0.39 deg. C.
(2026-04-04). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100% tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients.
(2026-04-04). Preserving the Easter Bunny's Pennsylvania origins at Delaware's Winterthur Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Easter Bunny may be known for hopping across the country each spring, but the origins of how the tale became a celebrated tradition in America can be traced back to Pennsylvania. | German immigrants introduced the tradition in the 1600s, bringing with them the legend of the Osterhase, or Easter hare—a folkloric figure said to lay colorful eggs for children. | One of the earliest known depictions of the Easter Bunny in the United States comes from an illustration by…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Remembering Desmond Filby: Sovereign Citizen and accused child flasher. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). A View From Tehran: War Caused A New Kind Of Stability. scheerpost.com Peiman Salehi Informed Comment In Tehran, the expected signs of wartime breakdown are largely absent. The conventional logic of war tends to follow a simple assumption: sustained external pressure leads to internal fracture. In the case of Iran, much of the prevailing analysis particularly in Western policy circles has followed this line, suggesting that military …
(2026-04-04). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-04). Fuzhou residents visit cemeteries to honor ancestors. ecns.cn As the Qingming Festival approaches, residents visit cemeteries in Fuzhou, honoring their ancestors with flowers.
(2026-04-04). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-04). Academic Freedom May Be Flourishing at America's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, But They Are Still in Danger of Losing Their Distinctiveness. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost In late January, Professor Ian Bogost published a very flattering account of four premier liberal arts colleges: Amherst (where I teach), Davidson, Smith, and Vassar. As he wrote, "After spending several weeks on my tour of wealthy, liberal-arts colleges, I grew to think that the pitch they're making to prospective students and their …
(2026-04-04). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-04). How Australians are taking their health back into their own hands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. popularresistance.org On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. | The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts the interests of billionaires and corporations ahead of working people, family farmers and the environment in North America and beyond. | In response, people are coming together across borders and across issue areas to say "Enough!"
(2026-04-04). New Normal Photography No Kings! March 28, 2026 Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-04). Should the ABC be privatised? A modest (re-e)valuation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests. portside.org Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests |
(2026-04-04). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-04). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-04). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-04). Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? portside.org Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? |
(2026-04-04). Iran's Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely stays there. The war unfolding around Iran may be centered …
(2026-04-04). Why weather prediction got brilliant — but not climate predictions. wattsupwiththat.com Great video by Peter Ridd…
(2026-04-04). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-04). Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity. portside.org Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity |
(2026-04-04). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-04). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Moulding success one brick at a time. sanews.gov.za Moulding success one brick at a time | By Sihle Manda | At just 25, Pfunzo Monica Chilate is steadily building a name for herself in Limpopo's construction sector — one red mud brick at a time. | Chilate is the founder of Chilate Enterprises, a brick-making business based in Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Although she officially started the company in 2018, the roots of the enterprise run much deeper. | "I started the business in 2018 but my father was making the bricks before that… My dad used to make them at home, but not to sell; it was just to build our house." | The idea to turn a family skill into a commer…
(2026-04-04). How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba. popularresistance.org In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. | On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
(2026-04-04). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians Observe Palm Sunday with Prayers for an End to the War. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-04-04). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."
(2026-04-04). Trouble for Nexstar merger that would create mega-network for MAGA. mronline.org 
It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes.
(2026-04-04). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Tourism a driver of economy and jobs. sanews.gov.za Tourism a driver of economy and jobs | South Africa's tourism sector has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth and job creation, with new data highlighting its recovery and expansion beyond pre-pandemic levels. | According to Statistics South Africa's latest Tourism Satellite Account report, the sector supported 953 981 direct jobs in 2024 – accounting for 5.7% of the country's labour force. | This translates to roughly one in every 18 South Africans being directly employed in tourism. | The sector's contribution to the economy has also surged. | Tourism accounted for 4.9% of South Africa's Gross Dome…
(2026-04-04). Trio facing arson charges over UK Jewish ambulance attack. newarab.com 
Three young men have been charged with arson over British citizens Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, will appear on Saturday at Westminster court alongside an unnamed 17-year-old UK-Pakistani dual-national over the March 23 attack. | The three were arrested at separate addresses in east London on Wednesday. | They were charged with arson, "being reckless as to whether life would be endangered," the capital's…
(2026-04-04). WHYY Civic News Summit focuses on public trust, AI, misinformation and the future of local journalism. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY's Bridging Blocks held the first day of its third annual Civic News Summit Friday, bringing together journalists, students and community leaders. During the event, titled "Trust, Truth and the Future of Local News," panel discussions examined how news outlets can better engage with the communities they cover and how journalists can face modern challenges presented by artificial intelligence and misinformation. | Empowering the next generation of journalists: | W…
(2026-04-04). 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?
(2026-04-04). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Explosion rocks Khartoum, police blame war-era landmine. newarab.com 
A large explosion was heard Friday in the military-controlled Khartoum has seen relative calm since AFP reported hearing one blast from the directi…
(2026-04-04). Rocky Brands: driving job creation. sanews.gov.za Rocky Brands: driving job creation | By More Matshediso | Rishav Juglall is not just an entrepreneur; he is the man behind Rocky Brands, a business that has created 48 employment opportunities. | Based in Midrand, Rocky Brands manufactures and supplies high-quality cleaning products to retailers across South Africa. | In 2022, his business was named Pick n Pay Business Supplier of the Year. Furthermore, in 2023, his company secured R15.7 million in blended funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). | The IDC, an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), drives job creatio…
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-04). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.
(2026-04-04). The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up. portside.org The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up |
(2026-04-04). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-04). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-04). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-04). Europe's Hormuz Armageddon. wattsupwiththat.com Its Father Jupiter, not Mother Gaia, that the haughty Europeans should have prayed to.
(2026-04-04). Washington's NATO blackmail: Not a protector of Europe, but an empire that used it. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-04). The Mass Media Are Evil But They're Also Really Dumb, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-04). The problem of the invasion of Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-04). Cuba: Government Pardons More Than 2,000 Prisoners as Humanitarian Gesture During Holy Week. orinocotribune.com
(2026-04-04). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top general, reflecting his ongoing grievances with the Army, officials said. ecns.cn
(2026-04-04). Trump impulsa presupuesto militar de 1.5 billones con recortes en salud, educación y medio ambiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propuso aumentar el gasto militar a 1.5 billones de dólares en su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, publicado el viernes, la mayor solicitud de este tipo en décadas, lo que refleja su énfasis en las inversiones militares de Estados Unidos por encima de los programas sociales, que considera subvenciones "secuestradas por radicales".
(2026-04-04). Experiencias positivas en operaciones con nuevas emisiones monetarias. cubadebate.cu Mientras se estrenan los billetes de alta denominación en el sistema bancarios, clientes y empleados resaltan los beneficios de contar con más opciones dentro del actual cono monetario cubano, los valores desde el punto de vista gráfico y simbólico al incorporar la imagen de patriotas cubanas; la funcionalidad, la seguridad y la agilización de las operaciones.
(2026-04-04). Al menos un muerto y 47 heridos durante encuentro de hinchas en estadio de Alianza Lima. cubadebate.cu Al menos una persona murió y 47 resultaron heridas la noche del viernes en el Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, sede del club peruano Alianza Lima, durante una concentración de hinchas que generó en un confuso incidente cuyas causas son investigadas.
(2026-04-04). Trabaja Guantánamo por enrumbar el incremento de las exportaciones. cubadebate.cu Para el segundo semestre del año, se prevé que a los tradicionales rubros exportables de la provincia de Guantánamo, entre ellos el café, la miel de abeja y derivados del coco y el cacao, se incorporen productos que están en fomento como el tetí (alevín marino) y la fibra larga de coco.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga preview — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three rapid-fire matches against Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.
(2026-04-03). Zarif's Peace Proposal Isn't Half-Bad. thealtworld.com It's surprisingly pragmatic and could serve as a face-saving off-ramp for Trump 2.0. | Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who represents the interests of his country's reformist (moderate) faction against its principalist (conservative) rivals, published a proposal about "
(2026-04-03). 'The rat gnawed my baby's cheek': Gaza tent encampments face rodent infestation. mondoweiss.net 
The residents of crowded tent encampments in Gaza now suffer from an infestation of rodents that bite people in their sleep. This week, a one-month-old baby was mauled in the cheek, leaving him in "critical condition," doctors say.
(2026-04-03). Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out. truthout.org We speak with Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, who was freed on March 16 after spending more than a year in an ICE jail in Texas. She was arrested in 2025 as part of the Trump administration's campaign to target student activists and others who advocated for Palestinian rights. Kordia was born in the occupied West Bank and lives in New Jersey. She was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza… |
(2026-04-03). Incubator babies saved from Gaza genocide reunited with their moms. electronicintifada.net Israeli forces shoot and kill 15-year-old child in Dheisheh refugee camp, occupied West Bank.
(2026-04-03). Prominent New York synagogue hosts presentation on why U.S. Jews should support the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. mronline.org 
Benjamin Anthony's racist speech at New York's influential Park Avenue Synagogue, where he argued that U.S. Jews need to support ethnic cleansing in Gaza, illustrates how the American Jewish community has embraced Israeli racism and brutality.
(2026-04-03). What comes after survival? Sawsan Qaoud answers in Gaza Grad. newarab.com 
Delicately tackling the themes of exile and the uneasy privilege of survival, Palestinian filmmaker The film offers a quiet counterpoint to the avalanche of images emerging from Gaza [md…
(2026-04-03). Rooted in resistance: Mattar and Kennard's olive trees exhibit. newarab.com 
In a glass-fronted gallery in Highgate, London, passersby can't help but stop to take in the arresting wall of work by Palestinian artist "Occupation is so ugly, but the way we are trying to survive is through beauty," says Gazan-born Malak, whose work has recently shifted from documenting the dark days of atrocities to connecting with the spirit of her land. | The 26-year-old artist explains to The New Arab: "I got to the moment where I just want to make something tha…
(2026-04-03). Progressives Urge Senate Dems to Block AG Confirmation Until Epstein Files Released. commondreams.org In the wake of President Trump's removal of Pam Bondi,
(2026-04-03). Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement. aljazeera.com Bank of America has become the third major bank to settle with victims over allegations of facilitating Epstein crimes.
(2026-04-03). Venezuelan Naval Training Ship Arrives in Grenada With Message of Cooperation Peace. orinocotribune.com The Simón Bolívar Training Ship of the Bolivarian Navy arrived in Saint George, Grenada, on its journey across the seas to its first destination of the 36th Foreign Instructional Cruise titled "Seas of Unity for the Dream of Bolívar 2026." | The Venezuelan Ministry of Defense reported that the event on Wednesday, April 1, was marked by unity, solidarity, and joint work aboard the ship Ambassador Without Borders, which was visited by a diplomatic representation from Grenada. | The reception was hosted by the ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Grenada, Jorge Alfonso Guerrero Veloz, who welcomed t…
(2026-04-03). A Weak Left Stands By As Russia Stands Up For Cuban Sovereignty. popularresistance.org Donald Trump recently bragged that he was "on a roll" after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and beginning the process of turning that country into a U.S. vassal state. Venezuela was the first domino to fall and the U.S. planned for Cuba to be next. An important part of this strategy was to end Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, along with threats of lawfare indictments against Cuban leadership as was done against Maduro, and demands that President Miguel Diaz-Canel step down. Already weakened by 67 years of unilateral coercive measures and the imposition of a State Sponsor of Terrorism Status, whi…
(2026-04-03). China Criticizes US Mining Licenses in Venezuela and Chinese Exclusion. orinocotribune.com China has condemned the US empire interfering in its cooperation with Venezuela after issuing a license that allows investment in the South American country's mining sector but excludes Chinese companies, and called for the lifting of unilateral sanctions against Caracas. | Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press conference this Wednesday, April 1, that Beijing "firmly opposes the US side using so-called general licenses to interfere in cooperation between China and Venezuela," and emphasized that the "legitimate rights and interests" of the Asian country in the Latin American nation "mus…
(2026-04-03). The US is preparing for a ground operation against Iran. unitedworldint.com Interview to RT French UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today French. Gàºzaltan discussed the latest developments in the war between Iran and the US/Israel, the significance of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, and the possibility of a US "ground intervention." We are sharing Gàºzaltan's views with …
(2026-04-03). Trump has no good options to resolve the disaster he created in Iran. mondoweiss.net 
Trump faces a disaster of his own making in Iran. He had no plan to address Iran's predictable retaliation, including closing the Strait of Hormuz, but even if he did, he faces another problem: Israel, his disastrous choice for a partner in crime.
(2026-04-03). French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war. newarab.com 
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, But both ships made the crossing on Thursday, according to ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website. | The Maltese-f…
(2026-04-03). Iran Launches Massive Strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa in Wave 91. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the commencement of heavy missile attacks as part of Wave 91 of Operation True Promise 4, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and Haifa. | According to a statement released by the IRGC late Thursday, the strikes have forced 5 million Israeli settlers to seek shelter in underground bunkers. | The statement also revealed that the Yemen front has begun launching attacks towards the southern Israeli-occupied territories and Dimona. | "The sound of successive explosions has left emergency responders confused and struggling to keep up," the report noted. | A military…
(2026-04-03). Iran War Blowback: Iraqi Resistance Targets US Forces. popularresistance.org The US-Israeli attack on Iran has revived a 23 year old war front in Iraq, a blowback against the US military that continues over two decades after the US invasion and occupation of Iraq. | Unlike in 2003, today's Iraqi resistance is proving capable of successfully combating American forces and it appears to be adapting tactics used in the Russia-Ukraine war. | A force, born out of the disastrous rise of Daesh (ISIS) in Iraq, is now turning its guns on another invading army, reviving bad blood between Washington and Baghdad that spans decades. The Iraqi front in the ongoing regional war could prove to be one of t…
(2026-04-03). The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet: How the US May Redefine War in Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing confrontation between the US and Iran is also setting a stage for some novel norms of warfare — those that are less visible and transformative in nature. The emergence of the nuclear age is its best manifestation. The United States for the first time in history, demonstrated one of the world's most destructive …
(2026-04-03). Chinese media and TikTok campaigns target Israeli public opinion, amplifying protests after Iran war and execution law. moderndiplomacy.eu China's media and political discourse towards Israel in 2026 represents a strategic shift from positive neutrality to structural criticism, aiming to undermine public confidence in the Israeli government's security and legal policies, especially after the military escalation with Iran and the Israeli Knesset's passage of the law to execute Palestinian prisoners in March 2026. Here, …
(2026-04-03). Hegseth Says He's Ending Ban on Troops Carrying Personal Firearms on Bases. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that he is expanding troops' ability to carry personal firearms on military bases, lifting a longtime ban amid widespread anxiety and low morale among military members due to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. "Effectively, our bases across the country were gun-free zones. Unless you're training, or unless you are a military policeman… |
(2026-04-03). Israel, not Iran, is the imminent threat, says ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-03). Headlines for April 3, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Warns of "Much More to Follow" as U.S. Bombs Civilian Infrastructure in Iran, Iran Strikes Gulf Refineries, Warns of Escalating Attacks as U.S.-Israeli Bombings Continue, Israel Says It Struck 3,500 Targets in Lebanon in One Month of War, Israel Continues Deadly Attacks on Palestinians Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, U.K. Palestinian Solidarity Activists Found Guilty of Breaching Police Rules for Protest, France Detains EU Parliamentarian and Israel Critic Rima Hassan over Social Media Post, Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Names His Former Criminal Defense Lawyer as Replacement, White H…
(2026-04-03). David Cole: U.S. War on Iran Is "Blatantly Illegal" Under U.S. & Int'l Law. democracynow.org 
Legal expert David Cole speaks about the "blatantly illegal" U.S.-Israeli war on Iran: "The U.N. Charter absolutely prohibits one country from aggressively attacking another country, using force against another country, unless that country has attacked us — and Iran had not attacked us."
(2026-04-03). Caitlin Johnstone: The More Murderous Israel Gets, the More We Hear About 'Anti-Semitism'. scheerpost.com In real life, people are being mercilessly butchered in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine by Israel and its allies. The uglier this gets, the more aggressive the trolling about "anti-semitism" becomes. Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Whenever Israel is killing tons of civilians the Western media always start churning out articles about "anti-semitism" and Jewish feelings. "Jews …
(2026-04-03). Trump's Holy War Abroad and at Home. theintercept.com 
After more than a month into the The reasons the Trump administration have given for partnering with Israel…
(2026-04-03). Pope Leo Condemns "Imperialist Occupation" as He Urges Trump to End War on Iran. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV condemned the "imperialist occupation of the world" in a mass on Thursday, just days before Easter, in a continuation of his anti-war preachings as the Catholic leader continues to advocate against the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. "The cross is part of the mission. The imperialist occupation of the world is disrupted from within; the violence that until now has been the law is… |
(2026-04-03). The Price of Empire and the Costs of War on Iran. counterpunch.org 
What will the costs of the latest round of illegal, ill-fated U.S. military adventurism in the Middle East amount to? Some of the toll is already clear. Washington has squandered billions of dollars on a reckless war of aggression against Iran. A merciless campaign of aerial bombardment has driven millions from their homes. American and Israeli airstrikes have rained destruction on 10,000 civilian sites and
(2026-04-03). Escalating To Catastrophe. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic In his televised address last night Trump said the US was going to continuing attacking Iran for another two or three weeks and would bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages, where they belong." More on that phrase later. But first a bit on the economics. Promising to keep …
(2026-04-03). Naked in Iran? Can We Learn Anything From the Late NPR Reporter Anne Garrels? counterpunch.org 
For those who remember the Iraq war, Iran seems like deja vu all over again. After enduring the "shock and awe" bombing of Iraq in 2003, the late NPR reporter Anne Garrels chronicled her experiences in the best-selling book, Naked in Baghdad and many of her observations seem relevant today. In a speech at Northwestern
(2026-04-03). US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute 'symbols of Iran's scientific strength', says spokeswoman. asiapacificreport.nz 
Al Mayadeen English An Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has declared that the attacked "bridges and the Pasteur Institute are symbols of Iran's scientific strength" in response to the latest US onslaught. She added that they were "the product of a civilisation that spans thousands of years" and that "its depth is hard to grasp…
(2026-04-03). Ecuadorian Justice Suspends Jorge Glas Habeas Corpus Hearing. orinocotribune.com Ecuador's Justice did not analyze the habeas corpus petition filed by former-VP Jorge Glas, whose defense alleges a risk of death, because the hearing was suspended today. | The Ecuadorian justice system was scheduled to address a habeas corpus request this afternoon, presented on behalf of former Vice President Jorge Glas. His defense team has raised urgent concerns, explicitly denouncing a severe risk of death for Glas given his current conditions in the maximum-security detention center. | This legal proceeding, was slated to occur in a judicial unit within the coastal province of Santa Elena, represents a cri…
(2026-04-03). Ghana Announces Visa-Free Entry for Africans. moderndiplomacy.eu The Republic of Ghana, a member of the regional economic bloc of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the continental organization of the African Union (AU), becomes the first African state to declare a 'visa-free' regime for all citizens and passport holders of Africa, setting a golden record in 2026. Driven by …
(2026-04-03). US Leverages Japan Against China, Echoing Its Ukraine Playbook — Ex-US Marine. thealtworld.com The United States is strategically leveraging Japan against China, mirroring its approach in Ukraine, according to former US Marine and veteran geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic. This move comes as Japan intensifies its military presence and fortifies its islands near Chinese territories and Taiwan, signaling a growing alignment with US interests in the region. | Berletic points out that Japan's recent military developments are not solely based on national security concerns but are deeply intertwined with US foreign policy objectives. The buildup is part of a wider strategy to counter China's expanding influenc…
(2026-04-03). President Trump, don't listen to your sycophants on Iran, this isn't reality TV. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Robert Reich Mr Trump, may I have a word? Bad enough for you to insist — in the face of all evidence to the contrary — that you "won" the 2020 election. But it's another thing for you to pretend — in the face of mounting deaths and injuries, ballooning expenses, and rising…
(2026-04-03). French-Palestinian MEP to be tried over social media post. newarab.com 
A French-Palestinian member of European Parliament is to be tried in France in July Rima Hassan, a 33-year-old politician from the France Unbowed (LFI) party, is an outspoken advocate for the rights of Palestinians. | She was Since the start of t…
(2026-04-03). Hamas presses for full Israeli withdrawal in Cairo visit. newarab.com 
A senior The delegation also raised concerns over the escalating Israeli violations as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation. | The delegation was headed by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, who pushed for the advancement of the agreement. | The development comes as mediators seek to contain escalating tensions and the potential collapse of the truce, which came into e…
(2004-04-26). Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom. tribune.com.pk 
Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In such a situation, you get the opportunity to do many things that you cannot do as a captain, and he is enjoying this. | Speaking about Karachi Kings captain David Warner, Salman Ali Agha said that he has performed exceptionally well in international as well as franchise cricket. "He is a legend, and I am getting the opportunity to learn a lot from him," he added. | He said that Karach…
(2026-04-03). CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities. truthout.org For two years, I walked the lower yard track at San Quentin State Prison, watching construction crews tear down an old furniture factory to build a $239 million Scandinavian-styled learning center. They have now removed the fence blocking the incarcerated population's view of the new facility. Last week marked the opening of the building, only for incarcerated people who have designated… |
(2026-04-03). The Iran War Reveals Who Is Living In A Fantasy World. wattsupwiththat.com Whether you like it or hate it, the war in Iran has definitely had the effect of exposing some of the ridiculous fantasies in the world to a serious dose of reality.
(2026-04-03). How U.S. Sanctions Are Causing Hunger in Cuba. worldbeyondwar.org 
Lift the blockade. Allow Cuba to import fuel without threats of sanctioning the countries that provide it. Stop punishing farmers for trying to grow food—and the Cuban people simply trying to feed their families. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-03). End of NATO? The military bloc is an essential tool for U.S. warmongering. strategic-culture.su NATO will only fall apart when U.S. imperialism ceases to exist as a threat to the world. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S.
(2026-04-03). The Future of BRICS Under Modi. infobrics.org Despite pressures from the United States government, many countries in the Global South have begun asserting themselves and refusing to accept US dictates…
(2026-04-03). Christians in Lebanon observe Good Friday under Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.
(2026-04-03). Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies. thealtworld.com Europe and Asia are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict, as global oil and gas supplies are plunged into turmoil | In war, economic consequences often follow a logic distinct from military objectives. The unprovoked and illegal Among the several objectives raised by the two aggressors — goals, incide…
(2026-04-03). Palestine 36: A film about a revolt that nearly changed history. aljazeera.com Director Annemarie Jacir on how Palestine 36 traces today's crisis back to British colonial rule.
(2026-04-03). Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says. aljazeera.com Two strikes on Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State hit an operating theatre and a maternity ward, MSF says.
(2026-04-03). Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter | The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has called on residents to prioritise safety during the Easter weekend. | The committee warned of increased risks on the roads over the holiday while also raising serious concern over the reported fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer. | "As families travel and gather to observe this sacred period, we urge all road users to exercise heightened caution and responsibility," the committee said in a statement, stressing the importance of obeying traffic…
(2026-04-03). Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest. theintercept.com 
When the viral video cooled off, people thought the case against the 62-year-old would be dropped. Prosecutors doubled down. penis costume no kings
(2026-04-03). Iran says two US jets shot down, crews rescued. newarab.com 
Iran's military said Friday it had downed a second US jet in the Gulf, state TV reported, after an F-15 fighter had crashed in the country's southwest. | "An American A10 aircraft was hit by the air defence systems of the Army's Air Defence Force crashed into the Persian Gulf," broadcaster IRIB reported, citing the military. | The latest update comes after Iran earlier
(2026-04-03). One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona's energy future. grist.org 
In a country characterized by antiquated systems for regulating how electricity is produced and transported to homes and businesses, one utility in Arizona may be the most outdated. In 1903, almost a decade before Arizona became a state, a group of landowners around Phoenix secured a federal loan for a dam on the Salt River. The dam collected water to irrigate farms and produce hydroelectric power to run irrigation pumps. The landowners created the Salt River Project Association to govern the operation of the dam, and gave each landowner a vote for every acre of land they owned. | The Salt River Project, or SR…
(2026-04-03). East Jerusalem Palestinian families eviction orders. thecanary.co 
In the early hours of 25 March 2026, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) and police entered homes in Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, escorting settlers as Palestinian families were forced out of their properties in the Batn al-Hawa neighbourhood. East Jerusalem — evicted after 10 year legal battles with settler organisation 16 Palestinian families, approximately 100 people, who […] | By
(2026-04-03). CARTOONS: Pollies, petrol prices and imperious plans. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-03). ICE abducts prominent Muslim community leader Salah Sarsour. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). Leaked: Britain Exports Secret Government Agency's Dark Arts Overseas. covertactionmagazine.com Documents obtained by CovertAction Magazine reveal how prolific Western government contractor Torchlight, staffed by British military and intelligence veterans, has covertly trained "commercial and government clients" the world over in Government Communications Headquarters' (GCHQ) digital espionage and cyberwar strategies. Cloak-and-dagger techniques to "discredit, disrupt, delay, deny, degrade, and deter" target adversaries and populations, honed for …
(2026-04-03). Do No Harm: Apply This Standard to U.S. Foreign Policy. fpif.org According to War Watch, there are 86 active conflicts occurring around the world. Of those, the United States is an actor in
(2026-04-03). Generation Jihad Timeline after Timeline. longwarjournal.org FDD's Janatan Sayeh is back with Bill Roggio for an update on the Iran war, including: the potential for concrete regime change, last night's address by President Trump, rumored US-Iran deliberations, the fragile balance of power on the ground, and the possibility of a popular uprising against the wounded Islamic Republic.
(2026-04-03). China's Coal, U.S. CO2 Stoke Global Warming. counterpunch.org 
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and industry totaled 38.11 billion metric tons (GtCO‚ÇÇ) in 2025, hitting a record high, versus 25.51 GtCO2 in 2000. Moreover, the rate of global warming more than doubled for the first time in human history, in only one decade. Scientists are stunned: The Rate of Global Warming
(2026-04-03). Deputy President attends Good Friday service. sanews.gov.za Deputy President attends Good Friday service | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will today step into Ellis Park Stadium not just as a government leader, but as a symbol of unity—carrying a message that places families at the centre of South Africa's healing. | Invited by Bishop Marcelo Pires, Deputy President Mashatile is set to attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday service hosted by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), marking his first appearance at the church's Easter gathering in his official capacity. | Framed by the 2026 theme, "The Family at the Foot of the Cross", the event seeks to c…
(2026-04-03). Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure. aljazeera.com There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail.
(2026-04-03). DHS Launches Massive "Less Lethal" Chemical Weapons Buying Spree. theintercept.com 
(2026-04-03). President wishes Christian community well for Easter. sanews.gov.za President wishes Christian community well for Easter | President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes to South Africa's Christian community during the Easter weekend. | "For South Africa's diverse Christian denominations and for Christians around the world, the Resurrection of Christ serves as a powerful call to personal renewal; and is an integral part of faith. This timeless message of retaining hope amidst uncertainty resonates with us all," President Ramaphosa said. | The President will join congregants from the Zion Christian Church at their annual Easter celebrations in Moria, Limpopo this weekend. | "
(2026-04-03). How AI is used to influence global elections. globalvoices.org AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don'tOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "Human perspectives on AI." This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and implementation are affecting individual co…
(2026-04-03). India expands military and energy footprint amid Iran War. infobrics.org Indonesia upgrades fleet with Italian aircraft carrier, the Giuseppe Garibaldi.
(2026-04-03). Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.
(2026-04-03). Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits. aljazeera.com Rights groups have raised concerns about Trump's efforts to change election administration before midterms.
(2026-04-03). Ukraine says six killed in 'massive' Russian daytime attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). Cambodia parliament approves law to combat cybercrime scam rings. aljazeera.com Justice Minister Keut Rith says the law aimed to enhance the "cleaning operation" across the country.
(2026-04-03). Argentina: Case Filed Against Prosecutor in Charge of Milei's Crypto Scam. orinocotribune.com A group of Argentinian opposition parliamentarians filed a criminal complaint against federal prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, in charge of the $Libra crypto scam investigation, for misconduct and violation of public duties. The accusation is based on "unjustified delays in the production of evidence" and the "retention and concealment" of the same from the plaintiff. | On Thursday, April 2, the complaint was filed by legislators Mónica Frade and Maximiliano Ferraro from Civic Coalition; Sabrina Selva, Juan Marino, Itai Hagman, Julia Strada, and Rodolfo Tailhade from Union for the Homeland; and Esteban Paulón from Unit…
(2026-04-03). At least one killed at UAE's Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack. aljazeera.com UAE says largest gas facility, Habshan, suffered 'significant damage' after air defence interception sparked fires.
(2026-04-03). Arizona Sec. of State: Trump Is "Trying to Pick His Own Voters" by Restricting Mail-in Ballots. democracynow.org 
Democrats and voting advocacy groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump's sweeping new executive order to limit mail-in voting ahead of this year's midterm elections. "This is clearly an attempt for the president to pick his own voters," says Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, who is legally challenging Trump's order. | Voting rights experts have decried the order as an unconstitutional attempt by Trump to seize control of election administration from the states and Congress. It directs the Department of Homeland Security to create a "state citizenship list̶…
(2026-04-03). A Terrifying Yield of Control. counterpunch.org 
It is one of those moments when the artist is out of London and I am back from abroad before seeing her again. The studio is empty. Dozens of paint pots stand in trays on the table. I pick one up—Liquitex acrylic ink in pyrrole red. Most of the others are Daler-Rowney. An equal number
(2026-04-03). MSF condemns 'appalling' attack on Sudan hospital. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). The Madness of Kings — A Semi-Quincentennial. counterpunch.org 
The significance of July 4, 2026, therefore, is not that it will be the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The basic tenets of the document, contained in the three sentences cited above, are much more honored in the breach than in the observance. Instead, it's the anniversary of the pathocracy. In both 1776 and 2026, madmen ⚪ King George III and President Donald Trump — each recklessly plunged their nations into war.
(2026-04-03). China-Panama Tensions Impact Maritime And Merchant Sectors. popularresistance.org The escalating tension with China is affecting Panama's merchant registry, one of the largest in the world. | The Panamanian maritime sector proposes to address this situation by proactively resolving any deficiencies that ships flying the Panamanian flag may present. | The Panamanian government has acknowledged an increase in the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports, a phenomenon that coincides with a period of bilateral tension stemming from the withdrawal of a Chinese company from operating two ports near the Panama Canal.
(2026-04-03). Trump Wages War on Working Families to Fund $500 Billion Pentagon Boost. commondreams.org Today, President Trump released his administration's
(2026-04-03). Gen Z Slang Deeply Rooted In Black Culture, Linguistic Experts Say. newsone.com 
Source: Mohd Azrin / Getty | Popular Gen Z slang words like "rizz" and "slay" have
(2026-04-03). Trump's New Pharma Tariffs Could Drive Up Medical Costs, Patient Advocates Warn. truthout.org On Thursday, the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump's so-called Liberation Day, US advocacy groups sounded the alarm about his new tariffs targeting "patented pharmaceuticals and their ingredients under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to bolster American national security and public health." The administration announced a year ago that the US Department of Commerce… |
(2026-04-03). NASA releases stunning first photos of Earth from Artemis II moon mission. aljazeera.com The crew were about 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) from Earth and were quickly closing in on the moon.
(2026-04-03). Black Professor Sews Quilt Honoring Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer. newsone.com 
Source: J. Janice Coleman / facebook | An English professor at the Mississippi HBCU Alcorn State University has sewn a quilt honoring civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. |
(2026-04-03). Russian oil, Chinese rice defy U.S. blockade of Cuba. mronline.org 
A Russian oil tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas this week, delivering the largest fuel shipment to reach the island in months.
(2026-04-03). Man Stranded in the Aussie Desert Claims his Experience Proves EVs are Viable. wattsupwiththat.com "… the journey proved electric vehicles can work across Australia, but not without risk …"
(2026-04-03). 'A moral obscenity': Trump budget pairs record military boost with billions in cuts to social programs. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-03). Australian wildlife cruelty is out of control. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-03). US Imperialism And The Hubris Of White 'Supremacy' Ideology. scheerpost.com The Empire Has No Clothes. Completely stripped of its democratic veneer, U.S. imperialism has been exposed as a system of monopoly capitalism driven by white supremacist psychopathology. Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, Black Agenda Report. Last week, New York Times columnist Carlos Lozada in a piece entitled, Pax Americana, Meet Lax Americana, remarked, "We had a good run — …
(2026-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-03). Fabiola Letelier Was a Champion of Human Rights in the Dark Days of Chile's Pinochet Dictatorship. covertactionmagazine.com The election of a Pinochet admirer as Chile's new president shows that the evils she devoted her life to fighting have not been eradicated The election of José Antonio Kast in Chile, an extreme right-wing admirer of fascist dictator Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990), has brought fears of a return to Chile's dark age. Under Pinochet's rule, …
(2026-04-03). How to stop the war against Iran. strategic-culture.su By Dennis KUCINICH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Tell Your Member of Congress, House and Senate, to "Vote NO $$$$$ for War!"
(2026-04-03). No Kings in America, Real Resistance in Rome — How Liberal Democrats and AIPAC Allies Hijacked the Movement While Italy Actually Fights Empire and Genocide. counterpunch.org 
The "No Kings" slogan sounded promising when it exploded across the United States in 2025: a mass rejection of authoritarianism, unchecked executive power, and the cult of the strongman. But like so many liberal-led mobilizations in the Trump era, the U.S. version has revealed itself as carefully managed theater — heavy on performative outrage, light
(2026-04-03). U.S. Claims Iran Leads Global Terror—Whistleblower Challenges the Narrative. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a recent episode of The Chris Hedges Report, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou joins Chris Hedges to critically examine the Trump administration's effort to brand Iran as the world's leading sponsor of terrorism. This label, Kiriakou argues, ignores decades of U.S. involvement in violent proxy operations worldwide and oversimplifies complex regional dynamics. The …
(2026-04-03). No Kings: Internationalism, Localism or Both? counterpunch.org 
You live somewhere. You care not only about there, but about elsewhere. You care about your home, neighborhood, state, country, region, continent, and world. A violation anywhere pains you. To help overcome violations everywhere attracts you. That is internationalism. It's exemplary. Set aside differences you might have over what constitutes violations or what to do
(2026-04-03). US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. aljazeera.com Judge Boasberg says Trump administration's arguments 'do not come close to convincing Court' of subpoenas' legitimacy.
(2026-04-03). 7 Easter Sunday Traditions That Black Families Have Passed Down For Generations. newsone.com 
Source: FG Trade / Getty | Easter 2026 is upon us, falling on April 5 this year, and for many Black families, Easter — or Easter Sunday as many call it — is more than a religious observance; it's a deeply rooted cultural experience shaped by faith, family, history, and community. Passed down through generations, the holiday has birthed many traditions for Black families that reflect resilience, creativity, and joy. | What Is Easter?: | Easter is the premier Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion, symbolizing victory over sin, death, and th…
(2026-04-03). 'Easter Eggflation' is Not Due to Climate Change, Euro News. wattsupwiththat.com Weather hasn't become more extreme in cocoa growing regions and production and yields remain high. Accordingly, Euro News has done their Easter-candy loving audience a disservice by blaming the increased price of chocolate on climate change, when they instead could have given them an interesting and informative lesson in how volatile agriculture is—especially the kind of smallholder "organic" farming that many like to promote as superior to more modern methods.
(2026-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-03). Belshazzar in Berlin: Handel Writes on The Wall of the Comic Opera. counterpunch.org 
Handel is now best known for his mighty oratorios. 'Tis the season for Messiah. But he was late to that game, deep as he was into Italian opera, the blockbuster genre of the 18th century and the one on which he built his
(2026-04-03). The shifting influence of Frantz Fanon on Walter Rodney's anti-imperialism. mronline.org 
Accounts of Rodney's activism in Jamaica in 1968 often romanticise him as a wandering black intellectual […].
(2026-04-03). What Clean Energy Transition? counterpunch.org 
Carbon-free renewables make up so small a share of the global energy mix—about one-seventh—but that the very modest growth in renewables in late years has done nothing to halt the rise of fossil fuels. In fact, the only carbon-based fuel we are burning less of these days, and very marginally less at that, is traditional biomass, mostly wood. Our burning of coal may—emphasize, may—be approaching a leveling off, but our extraordinary use of that fuel almost certainly won't dip for years to come, and even then forecasters expect not a plunge but a very long, slow decline across many decades.
(2026-04-03). "Back to the Stone Ages" : Donald Trump's Vicious Fools' Day Speeches. counterpunch.org 
Two nights ago, during his insane war speech on Iran the demented lunatic atop the US Empire claimed to have created the "highest ever" stock market. But within just minutes of his deranged speech, Newsweek reports, "futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all turned decisively negative, erasing earlier gains from
(2026-04-03). No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics. truthout.org As I headed to my local "No Kings" protest on March 28, I tuned in to the livestream of the far right Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) to listen to a man who is currently cheering on a war in order to rule as a monarch over my homeland. "Can you imagine Iran going from 'Death to America' to 'God bless America?'" Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, asked the CPAC crowd… |
(2026-04-03). Announcing Global Voices Spotlight! globalvoices.org Each month we will be choosing an urgent theme to explore in depth across all our regionsOriginally published on As the need for responsible, multi-perspective news coverage grows increasingly urgent, and the situation for media organizations and news providers is made increasingly difficult, Global Voices is responding by leaning into our strengths: our twenty years of building a worldwide community and centering the stories our contributors, tra…
(2026-04-03). Prevent's obsession with terrorist ideology has left the UK without recourse for non-ideological violence. thecanary.co 
Today, Thursday 2 April, the Guardian ran an exclusive based on comments from the Prevent assistant commissioner, Laurence Taylor. He claimed that counter-terrorism scheme was being overwhelmed by a massive influx of referrals. Trends indicate that Prevent will receive over 10,000 referrals in 2026. That represents a 33% increase compared to 2024. However, Taylor asserts that […] | By
(2026-04-03). Top economist schools Labour on public-private partnerships, rather than corporate handouts. thecanary.co 
Mariana Mazzucato, professor at UCL, has shown how Labour should be less willing to simply hand out public money to corporations. Instead, she says that subsidies and grants should come with a guarantee of public benefit. 'Conditionalities' — types of public benefit There are various possibilities for making the most out of public money when […] | By
(2026-04-03). BRICS Expansion and Crypto: Why This Could Spark a $150K Bitcoin Surge. infobrics.org For the average investor, the BRICS expansion isn't just geopolitics—it's a potential goldmine or a pitfall. If these nations embrace cryptocurrencies as a hedge against dollar dependency, we could see unprecedented adoption…
(2026-04-03). China affirms Palestinian rights after death penalty law passes. newarab.com 
Under the new law, passed by Israel's parliament on Monday, Palestinians in the
(2026-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-03). Madison, April 25, 2026: WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration! Performers, Speakers and More! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1Hy67FE4So/ Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement is celebrating its 15 year anniversary with a Madison drag show! Food, speakers, organizational literature tables, fun, love and solidarity! Stop on by! __________ MEDIA RELEASE Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration April 25 in Madison with Drag Performers, National Speaker Melinda Butterfield MADISON, …
(2026-04-03). Detroit Working Class Unites For A Peoples' City Budget. popularresistance.org Detroit—Labor and community groups joined forces in a spontaneous show of solidarity at the Detroit City Council budget meeting on March 30. Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 26 and its president, Schetrone Collier, teamed up with the State of Southwest Coalition (SSWC)—a group fighting for residents of District 6 and immigrant families—to demand a city budget that prioritizes people's needs over the greed of billionaires. | On Monday afternoon, community activists from the SSWC gathered in large numbers in front of the Spirit of Detroit for a press conference ahead of the council meeting.
(2026-04-03). Masonic plot to kill Mossad agent in France? Athanor Affair emerges amid deepening crisis in Franco-Israeli relations. infobrics.org The Athanor scandal (centered on a failed hit supposedly disguised as an operation to eliminate a Mossad agent) exposes a shadowy network of ex-operatives, crime, and clandestine Masonic ties in France. Its emergence coincides with Israel cutting defense links with Paris amid growing Israel fatigue in the West.
(2026-04-03). 2026 WHYY Lifelong Learning Award Honoring Malala Yousafzai Virtual Livestream. whyy.org Join us for this live virtual event hosted by Cherri Gregg, followed by an interview of Malala by Terry Gross, host of Fresh Air with Terry Gross and Tonya Mosley.
(2026-04-03). Inside the Boom of Urgent Care: How It's Changing American Medicine. whyy.org The number of urgent care centers in the U.S. has doubled over the past decade, and it isn't hard to see why — they fill a void in the market. Urgent care offers quick and convenient access to medical care when patients can't get an appointment to see their primary care doctor, but their issue doesn't seem to warrant an ER visit. But the rapid rise of urgent care has come with some growing pains — questions over the quality of care, and how they're affecting doctor-patient relationships. On this encore episode, we explore the rise of urgent care. We hear about what draws providers to urgent care, and…
(2026-04-03). The trillion-dollar illusion. strategic-culture.su By George D. O'NEILL JR. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We spend all that money and are still unable to defend our Persian Gulf…
(2026-04-03). Iran's former top diplomat Zarif urges deal with US to end war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). From ISIS to Iran: Joe Kent Says Washington Keeps Repeating the Same Catastrophic Playbook. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a wide‚Äëranging and unusually candid conversation, former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent explains why he resigned over the Trump administration's war on Iran—and why he believes the United States has once again walked into a strategic disaster of its own making. Kent's account, drawn from decades inside U.S. covert and military …
(2026-04-03). Emirates Global Aluminium says full production recovery from attack could take a year. newarab.com 
Emirates Global Aluminium said fully restoring primary aluminium production at its Al Taweelah smelter in The facilities at Al Taweelah were fully evacuated and entered an emergency shutdown after the March 28 attacks on the Khalifa Economic Zone in Abu Dhabi, the company said in a statement. | "To resume operations at the smelter, EGA must repair infrastructure damage and progressively restore each of the reduction cells," EGA said.
(2026-04-03). Fifty Years Since Argentina's Darkest Night. counterpunch.org 
It has been fifty years since the coup d'état of 24 March 1976, one of the most tragic chapters in Argentina's recent history: a dictatorship that combined state terrorism with a structural transformation of its economy. Throughout the 20th century, the country experienced six interruptions of its democratic order—in 1930, 1943, 1955, 1962, 1966, and 1976—but the last coup ushered in the most violent cycle. In coordination with other dictatorships in the Southern Cone and with the backing of the United States government, the military regime carried out a systematic plan of repression, disappearance, a…
(2026-04-03). The China—Laos Railway as a Blueprint for Regional Integration. unitedworldint.com Steel and Synergy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In the midst of geopolitics' story of era infrastructure and development, the China—Laos Railway is a powerful counter-narrative—a project based not on competition, but regional interdependence and shared advantage. Stretching over 1,000 kilometers from Kunming in south-western China's Yunnan Province to the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway is …
(2026-04-03). Trump's Budget: A Moral Obscenity Wrapped in Patriotism. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a move that is both reckless and morally indefensible, the Trump administration unveiled a fiscal year 2027 budget proposal this past Friday that dramatically increases military spending while slashing domestic programs that keep everyday Americans afloat. The proposal seeks a staggering $1.5 trillion in Pentagon spending—an increase of 42% over current levels—while …
(2026-04-03). 30,000 "Pissed off" Americans: A Photo Essay of the No Kings Protests in Portland. counterpunch.org 
30,000 Americans, "pissed off" at the increasingly reckless and ruthless actions and policies of Trump, marched in the 3rd No Kings protest in Portland on March 28. Organizers reported that over 8 million Americans marched across the US in the nationwide No Kings protests. Many of the protestors in Portland held hand made signs which
(2026-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-03). New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets. whyy.org 
(2026-04-03). Pete Hegseth Fired US Army Chief Of Staff Because He Wants To Be Racist In Peace. newsone.com 
(2026-04-03). What does $164M buy Big Oil? Inupiat land and a broken promise. grist.org In 2023, when Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, Iñupiaq, "It was only 8 miles from our village. We watched industry evacuate their personnel on ice roads in front of our community while we were left waiting for information about what was going on," she said. "It was very concerning that through all th…
(2026-04-03). The human need for intimacy. whyy.org Kinsey Institute director and sex researcher Justin Garcia on why the need for intimacy is vital for our wellbeing and has helped us survive as a species.
(2026-04-03). FAO: World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). The Scandal of the Scottish Met Office Station Still Providing Temperature Figures Six Decades After it Closed. wattsupwiththat.com Whatever is going on, the Met Office removed the Lowestoft invented data from 2010. Perish the thought that anyone should think this station as an infilling "well-correlated neighbouring station" — or not as the case may be — would cascade fake figures throughout databases using modelled temperature information, corrupting the 'records' as it went. Conveniently added at the time to the public explanation on the historic database was a short note that read: "The purpose of this webpage is to provide a sample of historical station data across the UK for general interest. It is not used for formal climat…
(2026-04-03). I Support Cuba Because I am on the Side of Humanity and Life: an Interview With Gabriel Rockhill. counterpunch.org 
I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to
(2026-04-03). As Iran Debacle Continues, Trump Posts About Davy And Jasmine Crockett. Is He OK? newsone.com 
(2026-04-03). French government accuses Eurosceptic politicians of 'betrayal'. infobrics.org France is rapidly becoming a liberal dictatorship.
(2026-04-03). "Christ Is King" ? What Does Jesus Say? muslimskeptic.com In contemporary polemical and ideological discourse, the phrase "Christ is King" has re-emerged and become quite widespread, often within highly polarized cultural and political contexts. Quite frequently, the phrase is not uttered merely as a devotional slogan; it also functions as a theological assertion: namely, that Jesus (peace be upon him) is to be considered …
(2026-04-03). Sanders Declares AI 'A Threat to Everything the American People Hold Dear' in WSJ Op-Ed. scheerpost.com Brad Reed for Common Dreams Sen. Bernie Sanders has declared artificial intelligence "a threat to everything the American people hold dear" in a Thursday editorial published by the Wall Street Journal. Sanders (I-Vt.) began his piece by citing recent polls showing Americans are deeply apprehensive about the impact that AI will have on the economy and their lives, and he said that this …
(2026-04-03). The Trump Administration Admits to Medically Experimenting on Trans People in Prisons. orinocotribune.com By Aleksandra Vaca — Mar 25, 2026 | The Trump administration admits to testing conversion therapy on trans prisoners and implies its policy of forcibly detransitioning trans men in prisons has the aim of preserving their fertility. | Last month, the Trump administration released its new policy concerning the treatment of trans people in federal prisons. As Transitics reported at the time, this policy is nothing short of egregious: under it, the ~2,200 trans people in federal custody will be medically and socially detransitioned against their will, all in the name of helping them "recover" from gender dysphor…
(2026-04-03). Israeli Army Scraps Goal of Disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon Occupation. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military has issued statements today indicating that the war goal of fully disarming Hezbollah, initially presented as the entire pretext for the invasion of southern Lebanon last month, is being dropped on the grounds that it is "unrealistic" to think they'd be able to accomplish the goal, and "not required" for the war …
(2026-04-03). Imperial cynicism and living space. mronline.org 
Just when you think cynicism has its limits, reality takes us by surprise.
(2026-04-03). Off-Grid Data Centers Will Help Protect Ratepayers, But Codifying ARC-ES Would Do Even More. wattsupwiththat.com With America's 250th birthday right around the corner on July 4, it doesn't require artificial intelligence to know that the biggest gift of all would be a guarantee of energy security and independence for ourselves, our children and generations to come.
(2026-04-03). Cuatro municipios de la capital inciarán pagos a jubilados en centros comerciales. cubadebate.cu Ante la aglomeración de personas en las sucursales bancarias en demanda principalmente de efectivo, a partir del presente mes de abril, en cuatro municipios de la capital, se ensayará el pago a jubilados y pensionados en centros comerciales, para de esa forma también acercarles el servicio a su área de residencia.
(2026-04-03). Argentina's Glaciers are Under Threat. nacla.org 
On a brisk Sunday in El Chaltén, the Patagonian town perched in the shadow of Los Glaciares National Park, environmental activists are talking about water to whoever will listen. | A band plays under a banner that reads "hands off the Glaciers Law" while children play games and their parents share mate. Snow-capped peaks, still and ancient on the horizon, tower in the background. Local environmentalists educate passersby on decisions currently being discussed in the government buildings of Buenos Aires—over a thousand miles away—that threaten the region's precious glaciers. | The El Chaltén Wate…