2025-04-02: News Headlines

newarab (2025-04-02). Over 300 Gaza children killed by Israel in 10 days. newarab.com Israel's renewal of its war on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 322 The organisation says most of the children were

Tamara Turki, Mondoweiss. (2025-04-02). Columbia Students Fight Back Against Deportation Threats. popularresistance.org Hundreds of Columbia students gathered frantically on Tuesday, March 25 in a cathedral near campus for an emergency union meeting, debating how to respond against what they described as the university administration's "concessions to fascism." | The uproar ignited on March 9, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate and student activist Mahmoud Khalil at his home without a judicial warrant. Federal authorities claimed to revoke Khalil's green card from his involvement in pro-Palestine campus protests since Israel's war on Gaza.

Marjorie Cohn, Truthout. (2025-04-02). Mahmoud Khalil's Attorney: 'This Is The McCarthy Era All Over Again'. popularresistance.org A federal judge in New Jersey will soon issue a ruling on where the deportation case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student who led the student encampment at Columbia University last year, can be litigated. On March 8, Khalil was abducted in New York by agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who told him his lawful permanent residency status had been "revoked." He is now languishing in a notorious Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail in Louisiana, more than 1,000 miles from his U.S. citizen wife who is over eight months pregnant, while U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz decides whe…

Ed Newman (2025-04-02). Mahmoud Khalil's attorney: This is the McCarthy Era all over again. radiohc.cu

News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-04-02). Government Forces Carry Out New Civilian Executions In Syria's Coast. popularresistance.org At least six people were killed and several others from the Alawite community were wounded on 31 March in a new civilian massacre in Harf B-Nimra village, located in Syria's Tartous governorate. | According to local reports, armed men wearing military uniforms entered the village in Baniyas countryside and executed the Mukhtar (the village elder), his son, and five other men. | "The gunmen set off from Al-Desaynah base, a former camp of the [disbanded Syrian Arab Army], in Baniyas countryside. The attackers carried out that attack and returned to the base where forces of the ministries of defense and interior are…

Europe for Peace (2025-04-02). When the madness of a minority in power threatens life: how can we stop them? pressenza.com Two paths clearly lie before us: increasing peace or increasing destruction.: | In Europe, governments, especially in the UK and France, are pushing for rearmament, under pressure from a financial elite that wants to get out of the crisis by increasing military spending and war, dragging people into terror and poverty. However, around 60% of the European population is against war and sending troops and weapons to Ukraine, and prefers a negotiated solution instead. Only 20% support the continuation of the conflict, while the remaining 20% are undecided. Considering only the European Union, that's 270 milli…

Maxime Perriot (2025-04-02). A new debt crisis since 2020-2022 [Part 2]. cadtm.org

Maxime Perriot (2025-04-02). Assessing the new debt crisis in the South [Part 1]. cadtm.org

Aseel Saleh (2025-04-02). Israel pushes ceasefire in Lebanon towards collapse with two airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh. peoplesdispatch.org

albawaba (2025-04-02). UNICEF: 322 children killed in Gaza since end of ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – UNICEF reported that at least 322 children were killed in ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza since the breakdown of the ceasefire deal in March.Israel resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip after announcing the end of the ceasefire agreement, approved in January, the Israeli military announced on March 18.The UN agency added that the resumption of intense attacks and ground operations in the strip has reportedly killed 322 children and injured 609 others — "constituting a daily average of around 100 children killed or maimed over the past 10 days."The ceasefire in Gaza provided a desperately needed l…

US & Israel Rain Hell Around the World, from Gaza to College Campuses, w/ Craig Mokhiber

Israel's genocide in Gaza has triggered a global crackdown on dissent, with Western governments not only enabling the atrocities but also waging war on human rights and free speech. | | Join a special live episode of Dispatches with Rania Khalek as Craig Mokhiber, former director of the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, unpacks the ongoing genocide, the fascist assault on pro-Palestine voices across US campuses, and the unprecedented erosion of international law.

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Human Rights Watch (2025-04-02). New Risks from Latest Scheme under Italy-Albania Immigration Deal. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A member of the Italian Army stands in front of an immigration detention camp built by Italy in Gjader, Albania, October 11, 2024. | © 2024 Florion Goga/Reuters | After building immigration facilities in Albania that now stand empty, the Italian government has decided to turn one of them into an offshore detention center. But this will only replicate the problems already seen in detention centers within Italy.The facility in Gjader, Albania, was built to accommodate and process adult male asylum seekers that Italian ships interdicted or rescued at sea. Under the 2023 agreement betw…

Associated Press (2025-04-02). Lawsuit claims Musk failed to make promised payments over 2024 petition signatures. whyy.org A federal lawsuit filed Tuesday in Pennsylvania accuses billionaire Elon Musk and the political action committee he started of failing to pay a suburban Philadelphia man more than $20,000 for getting people to sign a petition in favor of free speech and gun rights. | The lawsuit seeking class-action status claims the man, referred to as Bucks County resident John Doe and requesting to remain anonymous, received hourly pay for canvassing ahead of the November presidential election, but that he was not fully paid for the petition referrals. | It claims "John Doe" has repeatedly tried to obtain payment but has not b…

Staff (2025-04-02). China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US-China relations reads. scmp.com From IShowSpeed's Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP's overseas correspondents in March 2024.

Ed Newman (2025-04-02). Report reveals Israel's genocide has killed more journalists than World War I and World War II combined. radiohc.cu More journalists have been killed in Israel's genocide in Gaza than in the past seven major U.S.-involved wars combined, marking the "worst ever conflict" for reporters in history, a new report says.

geo.tv (2025-04-02). Trump faces Wisconsin setback as Liberals take Supreme Court seat. geo.tv Supporters of Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford react after voters elected Crawford, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, US April 1, 2025. — ReutersSusan Crawford win key Supreme Court seat from Wisconsin.Her opponent Brad…

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Iran condemns Israel's continued aggression against Lebanon. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned Israel's continued aggression against Lebanon, including Tuesday's deadly airstrike, which killed many civilians, including a Hezbollah official and his son.

newarab (2025-04-02). Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist and family. newarab.com A Mohammed Saleh Al-Bardawil was killed alongside his family, including his wife and three children — the Al-Bardawil worked as a broadcaster for Al-Aqsa Radio for over 15 years, documenting Israel's…

democracynow.org (2025-04-01).   Top Netanyahu Aides Arrested on Corruption Charges as Anti-Government Protests Continue   The continuing protests came as Israeli police arrested two of Netanyahu's top aides, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, charging them with accepting bribes from Qatar and then laundering the money. On Monday, Netanyahu's separate corruption trial was interrupted when he was summoned to testify in his aides' case.

newarab (2025-04-02). Bodies of 15 rescue workers recovered from grave in Gaza. newarab.com

newarab (2025-04-02). Egypt rights groups urge action to save jailed hunger striker. newarab.com Human rights organisations in Among the organisations expressing su…

newarab (2025-04-02). Palestinian teen dies in Israeli jail while held without charge. newarab.com A 17-year-old from the Walid Ahmad was a healthy high schooler before his arrest in September for allegedly throwing stones at soldiers, his family said. Rights groups have documented…

newarab (2025-04-02). Pro-Israel voices demand Francesca Albanese's UN mandate end now. newarab.com The UN Human Rights Council is scheduled to hold a session on renewing her mandate for another three years on April 4th. | However, several countries hav…

newarab (2025-04-02). Israel PM drops Shin Bet chief nominee over Trump comments. newarab.com Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had announced on Monday his pick of Eli Sharvit to lead the

newarab (2025-04-02). UNRWA HQ targeted in arson attack amid Israeli incitement. newarab.com The headquarters of Palestinian refugee agency

newarab (2025-04-02). Florida special elections pit pro-Israel Zionist against Muslim. newarab.com

newarab (2025-04-02). Israel to occupy 25% of Gaza to pressure Hamas to free captives. newarab.com The senior official said this was part of a wider "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at forcing Hamas to release the remaining captives held in Gaza, Axios reported. | The official further said that the Israeli army plans to broaden…

newarab (2025-04-02). Muslim app under fire after spotlighting 'pro-Israel' CEO. newarab.com Muslim Dozens of people on social media sites such as X and Reddit have called for Muslims to boycott the app, after a post from Rascoff's LinkedIn page…

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Germany set to deport four foreign pro-Palestine protesters. presstv.ir Germany is moving to deport four young foreign residents on allegations related to participation in protests against Israel's genocidal war against the people of Gaza.

Ed Newman (2025-04-02). Russia warns any U.S. attack on Iran would have catastrophic consequences for entire region. radiohc.cu Moscow, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ Russia's deputy foreign minister has warned the United States that any military attack on Iran's nuclear sites would have "catastrophic" consequences for the entire region.

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Russia warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US attacks Iran. presstv.ir Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has warned that any US strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure could be catastrophic for the entire region.

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Iran urges IAEA to take a clear stance against threats to its nuclear facilities. presstv.ir Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells the IAEA chief that the agency must adopt a transparent position regarding the ongoing threats to Iran's nuclear facilities.

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). No such thing as 'military option' let alone 'military solution' to nuclear issue: Iran. presstv.ir The foreign minister cited past U.S. military interventions in the region, which he said have cost over $7 trillion, as evidence of the catastrophic consequences of such a move.

Benjamin Leynse, Cornell Sun. (2025-04-02). Momodou Taal, Who Sued Trump, Voluntarily Leaves The Country. popularresistance.org Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist and international Ph.D student, announced his decision to leave the country on Monday — ending a weeks-long struggle with the federal government that began when he sued the Trump administration. | Soon after Taal announced his decision on X and Instagram, his lawyers withdrew his lawsuit in federal court. | Taal first made national news when he, alongside Sriram Parasurama, a Ph.D. student in plant sciences, and Prof. M≈©koma wa Ng≈©gƒ©, literatures in English, sued the Trump administration for allegedly violating their First and Fifth…

Frederick Clarkson, In These Times. (2025-04-02). The New Face Of Christian Zionism. popularresistance.org On October 12, 2024, tens of thousands of people thronged outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for what organizers called the "A Million Women" rally. The event was staged by a clutch of leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a dynamic and fast-growing Christian Right movement that has influenced hundreds of millions of people around the world, including tens of millions in the United States. | Timed to coincide with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the themes of the gathering included winning Christian "dominion" over political institutions, m…

Ana Vraƒçar, People's Dispatch. (2025-04-02). Belgium On Strike Against Arizona Coalition's Austerity Plans. popularresistance.org "In short: they lied," declared the General Labour Federation of Belgium (FGTB-ABVV) in an announcement of the general strike launched on March 31, in coordination with the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (ACV-CSC). The statement refers to the recently inaugurated Arizona coalition government, which, despite campaign promises to improve living standards, is pursuing over ‚Ǩ1 billion in cuts to social services at the national level — while simultaneously boosting spending on militarization and so-called defense.

Gerry Condon, Popular Resistance. (2025-04-02). Veterans For Peace Delegation Visits Nicaragua. popularresistance.org In a powerful demonstration of international solidarity, seven members of Veterans For Peace (VFP) visited Nicaragua in mid-to-late March as an official VFP delegation. Veterans from five U.S. states flew to Nicaragua on March 19 for a week-long visit to community clinics, regional colleges, vocational schools, youth groups and mayors in several Nicaraguan cities, including the capital Managua, Matagalpa, Masaya and Ciudad Sandino. The veterans were most impressed to learn that Nicaragua, the third poorest country in the western hemisphere, is providing free, high quality healthcare and education for all its peop…

Agencies (2025-04-02). US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions rise. scmp.com The Carl Vinson will join the Harry S. Truman as US forces hammer Yemen's Houthi rebels with near-daily air strikes.

albawaba (2025-04-02). Trump discusses Gaza and regional tensions in call with Egypt's El-Sisi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very successful" phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, where they discussed the situation in Gaza, military preparations, and progress against the Houthis in Yemen. Trump shared on Truth Social that the conversation covered "many topics, including possible solutions for Gaza."The call comes amid reports of deep disagreements between the U.S. and Egyptian leadership over the future of Gaza. Trump previously floated a controversial proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza and turn the territory into an investment hub—an idea widely con…

newarab (2025-04-02). Houthis claim they shot down US MQ-9 drone, US strikes continue. newarab.com Yemen's The reported shootdown over Yemen's contested Marib governate came as

newarab (2025-04-02). Iraq to limit Houthi activity in country following 'US pressure'. newarab.com

WSWS (2025-04-02). Australian election: Labor's contempt for Myanmar quake victims. wsws.org The government's attitude to working people in Australia is in line with its callous indifference to the plight of earthquake victims in Myanmar for whom it is providing just 11 cents per person in aid.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). DeepSeek-based emergency translation platform supports Myanmar earthquake relief. ecns.cn An emergency translation system based on Deepseek was first used to support the earthquake relief work in Myanmar.

Charles Rotter (2025-04-02). Norway's Political Earthquake: A Backstop No More. wattsupwiththat.com After decades of quietly footing the bill for Europe's grand energy experiments, it appears Norway has finally decided to walk off the stage — or at the very least, slam the door shut on a few cross-border power cables on the way out.

newarab (2025-04-02). Thousands displaced in West Bank turn sports halls into shelters. newarab.com The forced displacement in the In Tulkarm, one of the areas hardest hit by the violence, institutions like the

Atilio Boron (2025-04-02). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org

Balasingham Skanthakumar (2025-04-02). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org

Michael Roberts (2025-04-02). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org

Mohammed Sheriff, Patrick Bond (2025-04-02). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org

Patrick Bond (2025-04-02). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker shatters record with 25-hour speech criticising Trump. scmp.com Democrat Cory Booker breaks nearly seven-decade record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech.

newarab (2025-04-02). Trump deportation threats haunt foreign students on spring break. newarab.com

Bochen Han (2025-04-02). Chinese-Canadian MP, a focus of foreign interference inquiries, drops re-election bid. scmp.com Han Dong, cleared of urging China to delay release of two detainees, had hoped to return to Liberal Party but caucus did not nominate him.

Carol Yang (2025-04-02). Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China's shipbuilding in dry dock. scmp.com US policies to curb China's perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback — but Trump seems unlikely to let up.

albawaba (2025-04-02). China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- China's military launched large-scale drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, deploying an aircraft carrier battle group and multiple military branches in what it called a direct warning against Taiwan's pursuit of formal independence.The joint exercises, conducted by the navy, air, ground, and rocket forces of the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command, were described as a "severe warning and forceful containment" against Taiwan, according to military spokesperson Shi Yi. No prior announcement or operational name for the drills was provided. Taiwan's government strongly condemned the exercises, ca…

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Major railway ports see steady growth in China-Europe freight trains in Q1. ecns.cn Several major railway ports across China reported increases in the throughput of China-Europe freight train services in the first quarter of 2025, indicating strong trade between China and its trading partners along the routes.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Sportswear enjoys sprinting sales in China. ecns.cn Leading global sportswear brands are capitalizing on the substantial growth potential of the Chinese market, which is driving their expansion and investment strategies.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). AI tech prowess attracting investors. ecns.cn China's advancements in artificial intelligence have captivated global attention and emerged as a pivotal draw for foreign investment, said Hoffman Cheong, EY China North managing partner, at the just-concluded ZGC Forum in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). CPC members urged to study and implement eight-point rules. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has launched a four-month campaign to urge its around 100 million members to bolster compliance with a code of conduct that was set 12 years ago. The campaign, initiated after the annual "two sessions" of the top legislature and political advisory body, will run through late July, according to a high-level circular issued across the Party.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). China unveils guidelines to bolster investment for tech. ecns.cn China on Tuesday released new guidelines encouraging financial services for technology companies, in a move to accelerate technological innovations and develop new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). China allocates over 230 bln yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for key projects in 2025. ecns.cn China has allocated over 230 billion yuan ($31.8 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bonds this year to support major national strategies and strengthen security capacity in key areas.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Beijing exhibition showcases China's lunar exploration achievements. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration and the National Museum of China jointly launched an exhibition at the Beijing Museum on Tuesday, showcasing the history and achievements of the nation's lunar exploration efforts.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Catkins coming back as warmer weather returns. ecns.cn As temperatures climb across northern China, willow and poplar catkins are expected to fill the air, raising seasonal concerns during the Qingming Festival holiday this week, weather officials said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). New measures put in place to avert dam collapses. ecns.cn China has gone three consecutive years without a dam collapse, an unprecedented achievement despite growing flood control challenges linked to climate change, a senior official said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). China sends test satellite for internet technology into space. ecns.cn Test satellites for satellite internet technology are primarily used to conduct technical verification and experiments, including mobile-to-satellite broadband connections and the integration of space-ground networks.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Blooming flowers greet spring in Lhasa. ecns.cn Potala Palace is surrounded by blooming flowers as spring comes in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 1, 2024.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Exhibition highlighting China's 20 years of lunar exploration kicks off. ecns.cn Lunar samples from both the near and far sides of the Moon and other precious objects are displayed in the exhibition.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Chinese rescuers continue rescue effort in quake-hit Mandalay. ecns.cn China Search and Rescue Team and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). China launches four experimental satellites. ecns.cn China launched four experimental satellites into space on Saturday, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp said.

Associated Press (2025-04-02). Algeria shoots down drone near border with Mali as tensions simmer. scmp.com Algeria and Mali give differing accounts of an unmanned aircraft that went down in their desert border region.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Digital upgrade transforms Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. ecns.cn Container throughput at the Meishan Port area exceeded 11 million twenty-foot equivalent units at the end of last year.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). State-owned lenders to better serve private firms. ecns.cn Major State-owned commercial banks are aiming to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to private enterprises to firmly help the private sector address challenges such as financing difficulties and high costs.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Geothermal utilization runs both hot and cold. ecns.cn Xiong'an New Area is moving ahead with the construction of a green and sustainable heat supply system supported by its rich geothermal resources and waste heat, with renewable energy meeting one-fourth of its current heating needs.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). U.S. sanctions on HK officials called 'groundless'. ecns.cn The sanctioning of six government officials in Hong Kong by the United States has drawn sharp criticism from Chinese officials and other observers of bilateral ties.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Chinese PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' exercises in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command conducted military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder-2025A" in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to news released Weibo by the Command.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Shoppers feel the squeeze as prices rise at retailers. ecns.cn Major retailers like Costco and Walmart are grappling with the financial strain of increased tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to raise tariffs has disrupted supply chains, ultimately affecting U.S. consumers.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). U.S. sanctions slammed as hegemonic. ecns.cn Chinese central government and Hong Kong officials on Tuesday condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on six mainland and Hong Kong officials, accusing Washington of using hegemonic "bullying" tactics.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Water summit discusses climate change solutions. ecns.cn Speakers at the International Water Pioneers Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong on Tuesday stressed the urgent need for demand-side reforms and technology-driven solutions to address the growing pressures of climate change.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Taiwan students visit mainland amid tensions. ecns.cn A group of 30 young people from Taiwan are visiting Shandong province on a cultural exchange trip amid increasing cross-Strait tensions triggered by the recent secessionist actions of Taiwan authorities.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Oldest Sichuan pepper seeds unearthed. ecns.cn The water-rich environment caused by floods resulting from climate change helped block oxygen and germs, significantly slowing degradation and preserving a large number of plant remains, he said.

ecns.cn (2025-04-02). Beijing condemns Taiwan for expelling mainland spouses. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday condemned Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party for its bullying of mainland spouses living on the island.

Eugene Puryear (2025-04-02). Exxon, Essequibo and imperialism. liberationnews.org U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently traveled to Guyana where he threatened military action against Venezuela.

Damilola Banjo (2025-04-02). Life in Bucha Returns in Full Despite Scars of Russia's Massacre. passblue.com Vorzel, a village of about 6,900 people in the city of Bucha, was once a refuge for Ukrainians fleeing Russian occupation in the east in 2014. Hidden by forests of thin-leaf trees and shrubs, Vorzel provided safety — until a fateful day in 2022, when Russian forces encircled the area, unleashing a massacre that swept …

marketing (2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker Just Spoke For 25 Hours In Congress. What Was He Trying To Achieve? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto …

WSWS (2025-04-02). Ocasio-Cortez promotes "economic populism" led by CIA Democrat Jared Golden as future of Democratic Party. wsws.org In a recent interview with the New York Times, the DSA Democrat shed her previous "left" lip service and pined for a Democratic Party that used the rhetoric of "economic populism" to advance the interests of US imperialism.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2025-04-02). International Oil Operations Continue at Full Speed in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Thanks to its worker's efforts, Venezuela is carrying out its plan for absolute production independence, VP Rodriguez said. | On Monday, Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that her country's oil production is operating normally and is complying with the plan to increase national output. | The state-owned oil and natural gas company (PDVSA) is keeping its wells in production while international companies are operating at full capacity, she reported. | "Those transnational companies whose licenses were revoked by the US government at the request of the failed Venezuelan far right a…

Pressenza New York (2025-04-02). Buses from 30+ Cities Traveling to DC for April 5 Palestine Protest, Organizers Announce Gathering Location: 3rd and Pennsylvania NW and 3rd St SW. pressenza.com Layan Fuleihan, Education Director of The People's Forum said, "We have seen a swell of support for this crucial demonstration. Student organizations, mosques, labor activists, and so many others have been working day and night to fill buses. Many people who have not protested for Palestine in the past but are shocked at Trump's wanton crackdown on civil liberties are signed up to attend. And teams of volunteers are going out every day distributing thousands of flyers and posters all over the DC area." | Taher Dahleh of the Palestinian Youth Movement said, "We are bringing thousands of people to D.C. who represen…

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Cross-faith solidarity rally for Palestine. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Palestine campus activists, academics stand up to new McCarthyism. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Palestine is the issue. greenleft.org.au

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Pro-Palestinian student leaves US amid deportation threats. presstv.ir The US has already canceled the visas of more than 300 students in connection with the pro-Palestinian protests.

Ed Newman (2025-04-02). Cuban president calls for continual improvement of education. radiohc.cu Havana, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, urged progress in teacher training and providing comprehensive care to ensure the continuity of this work, which constitutes a fundamental link in the teaching-educational process.

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WSWS (2025-04-02). Russia says terms of US-proposed peace deal inadequate. wsws.org The Russian ruling class is hoping that a negotiated settlement with the United States over the war in Ukraine will give it some relief as falling oil revenues and military-industrial expenditures blow a hole in the federal budget.

geo.tv (2025-04-02). Ukraine, Russia take energy sites strike complaints to Washington. geo.tv The image shows the site of a Russian rocket strike on a residential building in Poltava, central Ukraine, on Friday which killed 11 people and injured 16. — State Emergency Service of Ukraine.KYIV: Ukraine and Russia have both taken their complaints to Washington, accusing…

WSWS (2025-04-02). Public meeting: Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Australian federal election! wsws.org The SEP urges workers, students, young people and all those seeking an alternative to Labor, the Liberal-Nationals and the Greens to attend the online meeting on Thursday April 10.

WSWS (2025-04-02). "A wildcat strike is about the only option left" : US railroad workers speak out against BNSF's "Hi-Viz" attendance policies. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has received a large volume of correspondence from railroaders at BNSF, in response to an interview published earlier this year.

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-02). Trump and Musk's gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race. scmp.com Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority.

WSWS (2025-04-02). The Los Angeles fires: How the Democrats facilitated utility companies' criminal neglect. wsws.org Emerging evidence suggests that Assembly Bill 1054, passed by the Democratic Party-dominated legislature and signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019, played a crucial role in this catastrophe.

WSWS (2025-04-02). Chicago teachers: Reject the CTU-Johnson sellout deal! Build rank-and-file committees for a counter-offensive against Trump's destruction of public education. wsws.org CTU officials, Mayor Johnson and the news media are conspiring to conceal the full impact of Trump's historic cuts on Chicago schools.

WSWS (2025-04-02). South Korea experiences worst-ever wildfires. wsws.org The growth of extreme wildfire activity is being driven by climate change while resources to fight disasters are being diverted to preparations for war.

WSWS (2025-04-02). Sri Lankan health union leader says workers will make "sacrifices to enhance the economy" wsws.org In line with IMF demands, the government's attack on workers' allowances and its minimal pay increase are aimed at drastically slashing state expenditure.

WSWS (2025-04-02). Under threat of seizure and disappearance, Momodou Taal leaves the US. wsws.org Taal's case is part of a broader system of state terror now unfolding in the United States. Dissent is being criminalized and the legal architecture of dictatorship is being constructed.

WSWS (2025-04-02). Mass firings at HHS signal next phase in the Trump-Kennedy war on science and public health. wsws.org The Trump administration is gutting agencies, systematically firing scientists and health workers without cause and dispensing with thousands of years of collective knowledge and expertise.

WSWS (2025-04-02). Contract expires for 6,000 nurses at Stanford Health as Trump guts public health agencies. wsws.org The nurses union has kept its members on the job without a contract, despite growing demands for action over worsening conditions.

WSWS (2025-04-02). East German film comedies from the 1970s—Don't Cheat, Darling!, Orpheus in the Underworld, Carnations in Aspic. wsws.org Thirty-five years after its dissolution, a stream of television films and documentaries continue to be made about the GDR, presenting the state solely as a brutal dictatorship demonstrating the failure of socialism.

EcoWatch (2025-04-02). 2025 Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Record Low Maximum Extent. pressenza.com Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have said that The By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes"This new record low is yet another indicator of how Arctic sea ice has fundamentally changed from earlie…

Guest Contributor (2025-04-02). Meet Issahaku Tidoo Abass, Dagbani-language activist and Wikimedian. globalvoices.org

img.piri.net (2025-04-02). Türkiye Yàºzyƒ±lƒ± Maarif Modeli'nde imam hatip liselerinin geleceƒüi. img.piri.net Kâmil Ye≈üil – Yazar, 2014-24 Talim ve Terbiye Kurulu àúyesi | Din àñƒüretimi Genel Màºdàºrl຃üຠ(DàñGM) imam hatip liselerine ait Siyer, Hadis ve Fƒ±kƒ±h derslerinin taslak màºfredatƒ±nƒ± kamuoyunun gà∂ràº≈ü ve à∂nerilerine aàßtƒ±. Sanƒ±rƒ±m sƒ±rada Tefsir, Akaid ve Kelam dersleri var. Bir yƒ±ldan fazla oldu. Yeni ≈ûafak gazetesi "Dàº≈üàºnce Gàºnl຃…

img.piri.net (2025-04-02). Bahàßeli 24 madde de sƒ±raladƒ±: Her parti Türkiye partisi olmalƒ±. img.piri.net MHP Genel Ba≈ükanƒ± Devlet Bahàßeli gàºndeme ili≈ükin deƒüerlendirmelerine devam ediyor. | Bahàßeli Ramazan Bayramƒ± boyunca Tàºrk Gàºn gazetesinde yayƒ±nladƒ±ƒüƒ± yazƒ±larƒ±na bir yenisini daha ekledi. | Devlet Bahàßeli son yazƒ±sƒ±nda Türkiye partisi olama' konusuna yoƒüunla≈ütƒ±. | "Her parti Türkiye Partisi olmak mecburiyetindedir": | Bahàßeli'nin yazƒ±sƒ&p…

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-02). US deports man with legal status to El Salvador prison because of 'administrative error'. scmp.com Government lawyers argue that despite the mistake, US courts don't have jurisdiction to secure Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release.

Associated Press (2025-04-02). How Trump's bid for a third term challenges George Washington's legacy, US Constitution. scmp.com America's two-term limit for presidents stems from George Washington's precedent and the 22nd Amendment, a tradition Trump may challenge.

Associated Press (2025-04-02). 'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of 1963 Kennedy assassination. scmp.com Thousands of pages of government documents related to the US president's shooting were released on Trump's orders last month.

Bloomberg (2025-04-02). European travellers shun US as 'unknown territory' as tourist detentions create 'bad buzz'. scmp.com Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites 'anxiety to go into an unknown territory' with tourists detained at borders.

Bloomberg (2025-04-02). Meta's AI research chief to exit, jolting US$65 billion investment drive. scmp.com Joelle Pineau, a Meta VP who leads the Fair group, has announced her departure, leaving the Facebook owner with a leadership gap in the AI race.

Khushboo Razdan (2025-04-02). Trump sorts out final US 'Liberation Day' tariff details as hours tick down before reveal. scmp.com White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented 'immediately' to end 'decades of unfair trade practices'.

Reuters (2025-04-02). Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65. scmp.com Once one of Hollywood's most prominent leading men, Kilmer also had a reputation for being difficult to work with.

hindustantimes (2025-04-02). 'America Will Offer…': Karoline Leavitt Reveals New Trump Announcement Hours Before Sweeping Tariffs. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a date he has dubbed "Liberation Day." The tariffs aim to counter high levies imposed by other nations on American exports, targeting sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and agriculture. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the new Trump announcement hours before the sweeping tariffs. Watch the video for details.

albawaba (2025-04-02). ChatGPT hits 150M active users after Ghibli release. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Last week, millions of users around the world used the new Ghibli-style feature released by ChatGPT. The AI chatbot recorded high usage numbers after the release.Ghibli style on ChatGPT: Last week, OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, released a new Ghibli-style feature on the ChatGPT AI chatbot. | Notably, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media such as short subjects, television commercials and two television films.

albawaba (2025-04-02). Trump to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today, just three days before the deadline given to the Chinese platform's operators in the country.TikTok's final proposal in the US: According to sources, US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. Notably, the popular Chinese app was given a deadline of April 5th to continue operating in the United States. | TikTok must complete a deal to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential ban, a White House official told Reuters. A meeting will take place today in the Oval Office, with US V…

albawaba (2025-04-02). Over 100 injured in a massive gas pipeline blast in Malaysia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A massive fire erupted early Tuesday in Malaysia after a gas pipeline operated by state energy giant Petronas burst, injuring over 100 people and damaging nearly 200 homes. The blaze, which broke out in the town of Puchong near Kuala Lumpur, sent flames and debris soaring into the sky, forcing evacuations and leaving hundreds affected.Authorities confirmed that at least 305 people were impacted by the disaster. While no fatalities were reported, 145 people were hospitalized for burns, respiratory issues, and other injuries, with 41 later discharged. The towering inferno, visible from miles aw…

albawaba (2025-04-02). Algerian police arrest gang luring victims using 'Dubai chocolate'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Algerian authorities announced arresting a member of a criminal gang specializing in theft and assault of citizens. The gang lured its victims through social media under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at cheap prices.According to the local newspaper "An-Nahar," the gang employs a fraudulent tactic that lures victims to the Baraki district of the capital after dark, under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at attractive, low prices, using the high demand for the delicious chocolate in the country.Dubai chocolate. (Shutterstock)Once the victims arrive, the masked gang members, armed with…

geo.tv (2025-04-02). US sends B-2 bombers to strategic base near Yemen and Iran. geo.tv Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, attends a joint news conference with Gen Nakatani, Japan's defense minister, not photographed, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. — Reuters B-2 bombers deployed at Diego Garcia, strategic Indian…

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Australia continues to deny existence of Wunna Nyiyaparli, despite UN order. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Justice not Jails says keeping children in police cells is 'unacceptable'. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Labor's election budget fails on cost-of-living, housing and climate. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Momentum builds against NT govt's mandatory sentencing regime. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). New report says even middle-income earners struggle with rents. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). NSW doctors challenge Labor's bid to halt campaign for fair wages, conditions. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). NT Chief Minister under fire from ICAC, environment groups, supporters of voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). NT MLA misleads parliament about support for mandatory sentencing. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Revealed: AUKUS was always designed to make Australia a giant US military base. greenleft.org.au

greenleft.org.au (2025-04-02). Green Left Show Cut military spending, dump AUKUS. greenleft.org.au

newarab (2025-04-02). Egypt's Sisi ridiculed for distributing McDonald's meals. newarab.com Egypt's Video footage shared online shows the president surrounded by crowds of children, while he hands out meals to them in Cairo's Manara area. | The footage stirred controversy, with many noting that McDonald's is one of the key brands listed…

newarab (2025-04-02). France and Algeria are back to talking, for now. newarab.com In a phone call on 31 March,

newarab (2025-04-02). Macron urges 'mercy' from Algerian leader for jailed writer. newarab.com French President Macron made the plea during a "long, frank and friendly" phone call covering

newarab (2025-04-02). Morocco king pardons dual national jailed over extremist network. newarab.com A Belgian-

newarab (2025-04-02). Pro-Palestinian student leaves US amid crackdown on activists. newarab.com A pro-Palestinian student who was suing the "Given what we have seen across the United States, I have lost faith that a favourable ruling from the courts would guarantee my…

newarab (2025-04-02). Trump says could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month. newarab.com

newarab (2025-04-02). Inside Turkey's executive coup. newarab.com It finally happened: Ekrem ƒ∞mamoƒülu, Istanbul's mayor and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's most The move was a long time coming, and it cannot be dismissed as mere political manoeuvring. It might not seem like it, but this is how coups often happen nowadays: with no blood and no noise beyond th…

marketing (2025-04-02). New Research Lays Bare The Harsh Realities Facing Artists And Arts Workers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's visual arts and craft workers are facing increasingly deteriorating conditions, according to research published today . | Our four-year study reveals workers …

marketing (2025-04-02). Can You Tell The Difference Between Real And Fake News Photos? Take The Quiz To Find Out. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | You wouldn't usually associate Pikachu with protest. | But a figure dressed as the iconic yellow Poke mon joined a protest last week in Turkey to demonstrate against the …

marketing (2025-04-02). Pink Slime And 'Truthpapers': Why More Local News Publications Is Not Necessarily Better. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Securing the future of local journalism is attracting attention from industry, policymakers and academics across the globe, at a time when the landscape is radically …

Guest Blogger (2025-04-02). Alaskan Tribes 'Applaud' Trump Admin Revoking 'Deeply Flawed' Biden Admin Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Alaska Natives celebrated the Department of the Interior's (DOI) decision to reinstate leasing and expansion for Alaska's oil and gas, community leaders told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). Appleton, April 5, 2025: Stop the Austerity! No Cutbacks! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org Event by Northeast WI Events, ESTHER-Fox Valley and 3 others Where: Houdini Plaza in Appleton When: 11 AM — 1 PM April 5, 2025 Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Northeast Wisconsin is fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, …

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). Kenosha, April 5, 2025: Hands Off Our Safety Nets and Unions! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. | Civic Center Park | 900 57th St., Milwaukee V.A. protest to stop the cutbacks March 7, 2025. | Photo:

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). Racine, April 5, 2025: Hands Off Our Safety Nets and Unions! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org 11 a.m. — 2 p.m. | Monument Square Area | 6th Street & Main Street,

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). Twin Lakes, WI April 5, 2025: Hands Off Our Safety Nets and Unions! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org 9-11 a.m. | SW corner of the intersection of Main St. and Lake St. in downtown Twin Lakes | 110 S Lake Ave., Protest at the V.A. in Milwaukee March 7, 2025 to protest cutbacks.

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). Union Grove, WI April 5, 2025: Stop the Cutbacks! Hands Off Our Safety Nets! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org Village Hall Corner of Hwy 11 and 45 | 925 15th Ave., March 22, 2025 in Madison at the Labor Temple. | Photo:

WiBOPM (2025-04-02). West Bend, WI April 5, 2025: Hands Off! Protest No Cutbacks! Crush Capitalism! wibailoutpeople.org 1-2: 30 P.M. | South Main Street & West Paradise Drive,

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Islamic Republic Day: Iran marks 46th anniv. of end to monarchy. presstv.ir Iran has commemorated the 46th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic. n…

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Iran to inaugurate second phase of Chabahar spaceport. presstv.ir The head of the Iranian Space Agency has announced that the second phase of the Chabahar spaceport is to be inaugurated in the current year.

presstv.ir (2025-04-02). Iran determined to implement all its agreements with Iraq: President Pezeshkian. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to strengthening its relations with its friendly neighbor Iraq.

A a (2025-04-02). Corno d'Africa, una nuova crisi in arrivo? strategic-culture.su Destabilizzare il Corno d'Africa è una strategia già nota al mondo anglo-americano per cercare di mantenere la regione in una instabilità utile al dominio commerciale. | Segue nostro Il Sud Sudan non trova tregua | Nel Corno d'Africa, due fragili processi di pace sono seriamente minacciati: le lotte di potere interne in Sud Sudan e nella regione etiope del Tigray potrebbero trasformarsi in crisi regionali. In Sud Sudan, come già avvenut…

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Columbia graduates tear up diplomas to protest university's capitulation to Trump over Gaza protests. radiohc.cu New York, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ Several alumni from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs have publicly ripped up their diplomas to protest the Trump administration's jailing of Mahmoud Khalil, the Palestinian Columbia student protest leader who was abducted by ICE and flown to an immigration jail in Louisiana, even though he's a permanent U.S. resident.

Mahmoud Khalil (2025-04-01). Mahmoud Khalil: 'I am a political prisoner'. greenleft.org.au Columbia University postgraduate and pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil dictated this letter from his cell in an immigration detention centre in Louisiana, on March 18.

Malik Miah (2025-04-01). Yunseo Chung & Mahmoud Khalil: Trump targets permanent residents. greenleft.org.au The attacks on immigrants, international students and permanent residents in the United States are a grim reminder of the long history of deportations and border control as a strategy to punish political radicals, writes Malik Miah.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-04-01). ICRC launches campaign to remove war remnants in Syria. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launched a new campaign in Syria on Tuesday to raise awareness of the dangers of unexploded ordnance, which continues claiming the lives of innocent civilians daily.

Aseel Saleh (2025-04-01). Israel torpedos Egyptian ceasefire proposal already accepted by Hamas. peoplesdispatch.org

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). Why Hamas Resists All Foreign Demands for Surrender. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Palestine Correspondent As US-backed surrender demands mount and ceasefire negotiations collapse under the weight of sabotage and regional betrayal, Hamas is standing its ground — choosing resistance over exile, even as Gaza burns and Arab states line up to seal its fate. The Cradle has learned from informed sources close to Hamas that a…

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-01). Israeli strike targets Hezbollah official in Beirut, killing at least 3. scmp.com Strike further tests a shaky four-month ceasefire between Israel and Iran-aligned Hezbollah.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Israeli air strike on Beirut raises concerns over shaky ceasefire. aljazeera.com Second Israeli attack in Lebanon in less than a week raises concerns over shaky ceasefire agreement.

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Russia says it cannot accept US proposals on Ukraine 'in current form'. geo.tv Russia's President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump talk during a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019. — ReutersTrump is trying to broker a full ceasefire in UkraineRussia says US proposals need reworkingSays Moscow is taking US ideas…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-04-01). Aoun condemns Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb. plenglish.com Beirut, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned on Tuesday the Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb, the second since the ceasefire agreement between the two nations on November 27, 2024.

Sharon Zhang (2025-04-01). Tlaib, Jayapal Introduce Resolutions to Block Trump's Weapons Sales to Israel. truthout.org Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) have introduced legislation to block nearly $4 billion in proposed weapons sales to Israel, after Israel has unilaterally ended the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and embarked on what appears to be the most violent phase of its genocide yet. On Sunday, Jayapal's office announced the introduction of four Joint… |

Binoy Kampmark (2025-04-01). Netanyahu's War on Israeli Institutions. counterpunch.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is waging a war on many fronts. He has ended the tense ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza in spectacularly bloody fashion and resumed bombing of Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. Missiles fired at Israel from the Houthi rebels in Yemen also risk seeing a further widening of hostilities. Domestically, he

Dennis James (2025-04-01). The deadliest jail in Texas. peoplesworld.org The Fort Worth Star-Telegram recently revealed that investigating doctors had ruled that Kimberly Phillips was starved to death in the Tarrant County Jail. Apparently, they served her regular jail food over her protests about her dietary problem. They booked her on Jan. 25, took her to the county hospital on Feb. 15, and she died …

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Hungary: Arrest, Don't Welcome ICC Fugitive Netanyahu. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, left, is welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, July 19, 2018. | © 2018 Debbie Hill/AP Photo | (Washington, DC) — Hungary should deny entry to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or arrest him if he enters the country, Human Rights Watch said today. Netanyahu's office announced that he is planning to travel to Hungary on April 2, 2025, following an invitation by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Netanyahu is subject to an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on November 21, 2024,…

Editor (2025-04-01). Build protests to defend students! workers.org Workers World calls on all students who have citizen rights in the United States and who identify with the right to protest to take actions to defend any students that have been targeted by the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cops. WW calls on the anti-imperialist movement . . . |

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Backsliding on Landmines Endangers Civilian Lives. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A demining team from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine is clearing a large forest contaminated with landmines, booby traps, and unexploded ordnance in the Lyman Raion of Donetsk Oblast on February 12, 2025 in Donetsk Region, Ukraine. | © 2025 Pierre Crom/Getty Images…

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Japan Makes High School Education Free — Again. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Tokyo public high school corridor. | © 2023 Bede Sheppard / Human Rights Watch | Japan's parliament, the Diet, voted this week to make public high school free for all children. Tuition fees had been abolished in 2010, but then reinstated in 2013.The new measure, approved in the budget, will expand equal opportunity in education, and should increase education access and certainty for children of parents with unstable incomes or from immigrant and other marginalized backgrounds who sometimes struggle with the bureaucracy of tuition subsidies.The initiative was pushed by the small o…

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Karakalpak Lawyer Imprisoned in Uzbekistan Alleges Torture, Again. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Dauletmurat Tazhimuratov in the defendants' cage on the last day of his trial on charges related to the July 2022 protests in Nukus, the main city in Karakalpakstan, at a court in Bukhara, Uzbekistan on January 31, 2023. | © 2023 Eurasianet…

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Myanmar: Allow Immediate Aid to Quake-Stricken Areas. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Medical workers transport an earthquake casualty at a hospital in Naypyidaw, Myanmar, on March 28, 2025. | © 2025 SAI AUNG MAIN/AFP via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — Myanmar's military junta should allow immediate unfettered access to humanitarian aid for earthquake survivors and lift restrictions that impede the emergency response, Human Rights Watch said today. Since the earthquake struck at 12: 50 p.m. on March 28, 2025, the military has carried out airstrikes and limited internet access in severely affected areas, further complicating the humanitarian response.The earthquake…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). BRICS Working Group discusses increasing number of flights between association's countries. tvbrics.com BRICS discusses sustainable transport and air connectivity…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Diversity of Indian theatre: from ancient traditions to contemporary experiments. tvbrics.com The article highlights theatre forms such as kudiyattam and nautanki and the growing interest in theatre among the younger generation in India…

latintimes (2025-04-01). Civil Rights Groups Sue Over Trump's 'Alien Registration' for Immigrants: 'Turning the U.S. Into a 'Show Me Your Papers' Country" latintimes.com A coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit against the DHS over a rule requiring millions of non-citizens to register with the federal government and carry proof of registration at all times…

Democracy Now! (2025-04-01). Democracy Now! 2025-04-01 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 01, 2025; Workers vs. Musk: Federal Unions Resist Attacks on Bargaining Rights & Cuts to Essential Services; A Blueprint for Resisting Trump Education Cuts? Chicago Teachers Reach "Powerful" Tentative Contract; "The Darkest Hour of Need": Burmese Junta Continues Bombing in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake; "We Are Killing the Essence of What the University Is": Dr. Joanne Liu on NYU Canceling Her Talk | Headlines for April 01, 2025; Workers vs. Musk: Federal Unions Resist Attacks on Bargaining Rights & Cuts to Essential Services; A Blueprint for Resisting T…

WSWS (2025-04-01). French courts ban neo-fascist Marine Le Pen from 2027 presidential elections. wsws.org Attempts by the capitalist state to ban fascist politicians or parties will not stop war or attacks on democratic rights, but set the stage for attacks on the left and the working class.

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-01). France's Le Pen fights to keep presidency hopes alive after 5-year election ban. scmp.com Verdict against Marine Le Pen was condemned by the Kremlin, billionaire tycoon Elon Musk and hard-right European politicians.

Associated Press (2025-04-01). Trump's healthcare cuts to eliminate 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak. scmp.com The US Department of Health and Human Services aims to lay off up to 10,000 employees through agency consolidation, raising public health concerns.

Staff (2025-04-01). Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist's AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand's historic ocean dives, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.

Human Rights Watch (2025-04-01). Germany's Social Democrats Should Defend EU Supply Chains Laws. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Bangladesh Federation of Worker Solidarity activists hold a rally in Dhaka on May 7, 2023 to mark ten years since the Rana Plaza building collapse that killed more than 1,130 people. | © 2023 Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto via AP…

Axel Nodinot (2025-04-01). From Trump to Musk to Orbán, global fascists come to Le Pen's defense. peoplesworld.org PARIS—The fascist international has lost one of its heavyweights in Europe. A Paris court has ruled far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen ineligible to run for public office after she was convicted of embezzling European Union funds to pay salaries for party staff. She was expected to run for president of France in the …

Mark Gruenberg (2025-04-01). Civil rights groups urge Americans to stop GOP anti-voting bill. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—A coalition of civil rights and religious groups launched a last-ditch effort to halt a dangerous right-wing Republican bill, the misnamed Save Act, which would strip voting rights from up to 70 million people, most of them women. Estimates of how many women—union and non-union, whites, people of color, gay, straight, or anything else—would lose …

Staff (2025-04-01). Europeans and Zelensky get mad. They cannot accept defeat. defenddemocracy.press Vladimir Putin 'will die soon,' says Zelensky as Kremlin fears worst for Russian leader Volodymyr Zelensky believes Vladimir Putin is terrified of losing power within Russia — and also believes the 72-year-old is aware his days are numbered. By Gina Martinez Mar. 26, 2025 Zelensky shared his thoughts during a roundtable conversation with journalist (Image: Getty) In …

_____ (2025-04-01). CPJ, others urge the Nicaraguan government to resume cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council. cpj.org April 1, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists joined six other press freedom groups in a joint statement condemning the Nicaraguan government's failure to cooperate with the Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process—a critical mechanism for assessing the human rights records of member states that has resulted in 279 recommendations for Nicaragua. Nicaragua's final UPR report was…

mforinoco (2025-04-01). Land Day Statement From Palestinians and Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island: Our Land Is Our Life, It's Not up for Grabs! orinocotribune.com By Palestinian Alternative Revolutionary Path Movement — Mar 30, 2025 | A statement from Palestinians and Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island: Our land is our life, it's not up for grabs! | We, a group of autonomous and sovereign Palestinians, and Indigenous people of Turtle Island, call upon the world's Indigenous Peoples to join us this Land Day (Yom al-Ard) in unity against genocide, ecocide, colonialism, imperialism and fascism. | March 30 is commemorated by Palestinians every year since 1976 as Land Day (Yom al-Ard), a day of unity, struggle, and recommitment to our precious land. This is an internatio…

Natalia Marques (2025-04-01). "We have to mobilize in even greater numbers than ever before," say pro-Palestine activists about April 5 march. peoplesdispatch.org Thousands expected to mobilize in Washington, DC for Palestine on April 5 against Trump's attacks and Israel's genocide…

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Lawfare tactics deployed in Canada against opponents of genocide. radiohc.cu Ottawa, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ Zionist lawfare hit Canada again when Dahlia Kurtz, a Zionist influencer, and Neil Oberman, a prominent Zionist lawyer, harangued the police to reopen a closed case of harassment; consequently, they arrested leading anti-Zionist campaigner Yves Engler.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). Genocide in Palestine: 4 Tricks Universities Use to Avoid Accountability. libya360.wordpress.com Transnational Institute In his new longread, Gert van Hecken delivers a satirical critique of how universities in the US, Canada, and Europe have responded to the ongoing genocide in Palestine and their complicity in Israeli apartheid. Van Hecken outlines four main strategies used by universities to obstruct justice: weaponizing neutrality, administrative repression, the misuse of "constructive…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). To Houthi Courage! libya360.wordpress.com Aristarch In Yemen, there is more of Trump's "peace through strength" policy being carried, for all the world to see. Yemen, a small country and one of the poorest in the Arab world, is doing all it can to stop Israel from carrying on its genocide of the Palestinians. The United States and all of…

SKWAWKBOX (2025-04-01). Israel orders mass ethnic cleansing of Rafah into tiny Mawasi in fresh crime against humanity. skwawkbox.org Largest single forced migration so far is an unequivocal atrocity Israel has ordered the largest forced displacement of its genocide in Gaza so far, ordering hundreds of thousands of people to move from Rafah and across southern Gaza into the tiny al-Mawasi wasteland or be bombed even more intensively than they are already facing. The …

SKWAWKBOX (2025-04-01). Israeli media more honest than UK equivalent over Israel's genocide, war crimes. skwawkbox.org UK 'mainstream' media's collusion in government's collaboration in Israel's extermination of Palestinians is appalling but not surprising Israeli media are more open and honest about the crimes of their own government in Gaza and the West Bank than their UK counterparts. This is not a new phenomenon — Israeli media have talked openly for a …

SKWAWKBOX (2025-04-01). Skwawkbox runs on your support. If you can afford it, here's how to help. skwawkbox.org Skwawkbox keeps fundraising appeals to a minimum or for essential items like equipment. It never carries advertising or sponsored posts and depends on its readers — who are very generous with their support, but changing circumstances of existing donors inevitably mean the need to remind readers occasionally, so this site can keep exposing genocide and …

A Guest Author (2025-04-01). 'When our grandchildren ask what we did during the genocide, I'll say I refused.'. workers.org By Oren Ziv This interview was posted on March 24, 2025, at 972mag.com. Ella Keidar Greenberg, a transgender refusenik, explains why prison is a small price to pay in the struggle against Israeli occupation and patriarchy. Oren Ziv is a photojournalist, reporter for Local Call and a founding member of . . . |

Bheria (2025-04-01). Like Father, Like Son: The Anti-Arabism of Benzion Benjamin Netanyahu. muslimskeptic.com Considering his particular profile, Benjamin Netanyahu holds an unlikely record of being the longest-serving prime minister of Israel, totaling some 17 years. But this personal feat of his could very well soon be coming to an abrupt end. His handling of the Gaza Genocide in particular has alienated not only the wider international community but …

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Yet another Israeli war crime is buried in the sand as the world looks away. aljazeera.com Sixteen Palestinian paramedics and first responders were executed in Rafah. Indifference is all they get.

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Hind Rajab Foundation files legal action ahead of Netanyahu's planned trip to Hungary. radiohc.cu Brussels, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ The pro-Palestine advocacy organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) says it is launching "urgent legal" action to counter Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned visit to Hungary despite an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued over war crimes in Gaza.

David Swanson (2025-04-01). Trump: "Very Bad Things are Going to Happen." Netanyahu Wants the U.S. to Destroy Iran. worldbeyondwar.org Iran is not the only country to which "bad things" are going to happen if Iran's nuclear research infrastructure is destroyed by the U.S., as is revealed by a careful study of the spread of radiation created by the promised bombings. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Amir Tibon (2025-04-01). What twisted decision-making process means for security. haaretz.com By flip-flopping on his decision to appoint Eli Sharvit as the next head of the Shin Bet, Benjamin Netanyahu vindicated his critics — who have been saying for years that he prioritizes political considerations over Israel's national security…

Bar Peleg (2025-04-01). Netanyahu adviser passed Qatari messages to journalists, presented them as from Prime Office, police say. haaretz.com Netanyahu advisers Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein are suspected of bribery, fraud, breach of trust, money laundering and contact with a foreign agent. They are also suspected of attempting to sway media coverage in favor of Qatar and against Egypt…

Chaim Levinson (2025-04-01). Netanyahu adviser seeks to have the U.S. impose sanctions on Israeli protesters. haaretz.com Caroline Glick, who has spearheaded the prime minister's 'deep state' campaign online, is trying to persuade the Trump administration to impose sanctions on civil-society groups protesting against her boss…

Dahlia Scheindlin (2025-04-01). The escape artist: How Netanyahu lies and why people still believe him. haaretz.com In Benjamin Netanyahu's carefully constructed parallel universe, he is never at fault nor takes responsibility. But an empire of lies can eventually collapse — just ask con artist Anna Delvey…

Ido David Cohen (2025-04-01). Netanyahu is boycotting Israeli media. The Israeli public is left with one curated version of him. haaretz.com Journalists are no longer permitted to cover state events and cabinet meetings, and the Prime Minister's Office has stopped responding adequately to media inquiries…

Judy Maltz (2025-04-01). Bypassing top court, Netanyahu government moves to reject most non-Orthodox converts. haaretz.com The Interior Ministry recently drafted new criteria for approving citizenship requests from Jews by choice converted in Israel outside the state-sanctioned Orthodox system. They are so draconian, immigrant advocates charge, that it is virtually impossible to fulfill them…

Yaniv Kubovich (2025-04-01). Report warned Netanyahu of security flaws along northern border before October 7. haaretz.com Israel's state comptroller released parts of an August 2023 report warning of serious flaws in the security of Israel's northern border nearly two months before Hamas' attack on its south…

United World International (2025-04-01). Trump and Netanyahu are preparing to attack Iranian nuclear facilities! unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 6 Min Read April 1, 2025 By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The recent strategic military deployments of the US, the statements made by the genocidal Netanyahu-led Israeli government and the regional policies of the US under the Trump administration show that preparations are being made for a major military …

Mark Scolforo (2025-04-01). Pennsylvania mail ballots don't need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules. whyy.org Election boards in Pennsylvania's 67 counties may not invalidate mail-in ballots simply because they lack accurate, handwritten dates on their exterior return envelopes, a federal judge ruled Monday. | The decision by U.S. District Judge Susan Paradise Baxter, the latest in a long-running legal dispute over what is a small percentage of votes cast in the state, was issued more than two months after the state Supreme Court announced it Baxter wrote that most counties…

Rob Maaddi (2025-04-01). NFL postpones a decision on the tush push but passes other rule changes. whyy.org A decision on the future of the tush push has been pushed until next month. | NFL team owners had been Team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist, revising overtime rules, along with other changes. | Postponing the tush push vote means the debate will continue while teams gather more information. Proponents of the play and those…

WiBOPM (2025-04-01). Wisconsin: Voting Is A Human Right! Information. wibailoutpeople.org From: wisaflcio.org/mobilize. Visit myvote.wi.gov to preview what's on your ballot. Polls will be open 7: 00 am to 8: 00 pm. Think through a good time to get to the polls and how you will get there. Confirm your polling location and get your ID ready. If you need to, you can register to vote on Election …

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Donald Trump's popularity faces test in Wisconsin vote. geo.tv US President Donald Trump prepares to sign an executive order related to the US live entertainment ticketing industry in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2025. — Reuters | US President Donald Trump speaks next to Kid Rock on the day he signs an executive order related to the US live entertainment ticketing industry in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, March 31, 2025. — ReutersTariffs aimed at protecting American workers, says White…

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). UNICEF says Israel has killed more than 300 children over past 10 days in Gaza. radiohc.cu Geneva, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ The United Nations agency reports that at least 322 children were killed and 609 were injured in the Gaza Strip over the past 10 days, following the resumption of Israeli bombing on March 18, 2025.

Caitlin Johnstone (2025-04-01). Trump's State Department Would Support Literally Any Israeli Atrocity. thealtworld.com

tn.ai (2025-04-01). UN Envoy Holds US Accountable for Consequences of Any Attack on Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations warned of the Islamic Republic's swift and decisive response to any American or Israeli act of aggression, saying the US will be fully responsible for the grave consequences of any hostile action against Iran.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). China Once Called for Israel's Destruction. What Changed? libya360.wordpress.com Zhang Sheng reveals a lesser-known fact: China still officially acknowledges the Palestinians' right to armed struggle for national liberation. While China has strengthened economic ties with Israel, its diplomatic language still carries echoes of Mao-era revolutionary ideals. How did China go from almost recognizing Israel in 1950 to championing Palestinian liberation? Zhang Sheng traces this…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). Trump Goes to War for Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Eli Gerzon "The murder of Hossam [Shabat] is unbearable," said associate editor Nora Barrows-Friedman after her news brief kicking off The Electronic Intifada's Livestream for 27 March. She was talking about Israel's 24 March murder of the young Palestinian journalist who was beloved by people in Gaza and became known to people all over the world since…

WSWS (2025-04-01). Israeli military kills and bulldozes 15 Palestinian aid workers in drive to finish ethnic cleansing of Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli military murdered and then bulldozed the bodies and ambulances of Palestinian and UN aid workers who attempted to retrieve casualties after Israeli forces launched an offensive in the Tel al-Sultan district of the southern city of Rafah.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). How did Israel kill the Red Crescent medics in Gaza? aljazeera.com Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Palestinians face hunger as Israeli blockade forces Gaza bakery closures. aljazeera.com Parents in Gaza are struggling to feed their children as bakeries across the strip close down.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Several killed as Israeli military bombs building in Beirut. aljazeera.com The Israeli military bombed a residential building in the suburbs of Lebanon's capital Beirut.

Bar Peleg (2025-04-01). Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein named as journalist involved in Qatargate. haaretz.com Klein is suspected of contact with a foreign agent amid the scandal, which was aimed at whitewashing Qatar's image ahead of the 2022 World Cup…

Eden Solomon (2025-04-01). Daycare operator in southern Israel sentenced to over 10 years in prison for child abuse. haaretz.com The indictment says the 63-year-old physically assaulted 23 toddlers, with all in the daycare being 'exposed to her relentless violence'…

Hagar Shezaf (2025-04-01). Palestinians report three wounded after dozens of settlers raid West Bank village. haaretz.com The IDF said that while the chain of events is not yet clear, they know that around 6 P.M. dozens of settlers set fire to Palestinian property. An Israeli police source says forces found a vehicle, a chicken coop, and several buildings ablaze…

Josh Breiner (2025-04-01). said he has been shackled in iron chains for a year and a. haaretz.com Alon Ohel's parents were relieved by signs of life from returning captives, but the news of his worsening health deepened their distress. 'How can we focus on other issues when hostages remain in Gaza?'…

Linda Dayan (2025-04-01). This April already has plenty of fools — but in Israel, the on us. haaretz.com Throughout all this, I was hoping that someone, anyone, would pop out and yell 'April Fools!' But no one has materialized, and I am left to believe that this is reality…

Michael Hauser Tov (2025-04-01). Former Israeli Prime Minister Bennett registers new party ahead of return to politics. haaretz.com 'If and when a decision will be made regarding the elections, a statement will be released,' the former prime minister said. Recent polls have shown that a party led by Bennett would become a major player in Israeli politics…

Nir Hasson (2025-04-01). UN recovers 15 aid bodies in Gaza, say some found bound and shot. haaretz.com Rescue teams say some victims had their hands tied and were shot at close range, suggesting they were executed. The IDF claims some of those killed were militants and says the vehicles were moving 'suspiciously'…

Ofer Aderet (2025-04-01). The Israeli scientist who discovered why bacteria kill themselves. haaretz.com The Hebrew University professor discovered that when a population of bacteria encounters an existential problem, some of the bacteria die for the sake of the survival of others in the group…

Rachel Fink (2025-04-01). Protester arrested for sexual harassment prompts selective enforcement allegations against Israel Police. haaretz.com A 73-year-old protester's arrest for allegedly sexually harassing a Border Police officer sparked a wave of testimonies from protesters who say they were groped by police…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-04-01). Over 1,400 health specialists killed in Gaza in attacks. plenglish.com Ramallah, April 1 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli Armed Forces (IDF) have killed more than 1,400 health workers in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, Palestinean authorities in the territory denounced today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-04-01). Israel killed or wounded 931 children in Gaza since attacks resumed. plenglish.com Ramallah, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) informed on Tuesday that at least 322 children were killed and 609 were injured in the Gaza Strip since Israel resumed the war campaign on March 18.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-01). Western Circles Acknowledge the Impossibility of Defeating Yemenis and the Growing American Losses and Failures. libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah Despite the American campaign described by the Trump administration as "incredibly successful," the Wall Street Journal reports that it has failed to achieve its primary goal of deterring the Yemenis. The newspaper pointed to the continued missile operations targeting the Israeli entity and the disruption of Zionist commercial ships in the Red Sea as evidence of…

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Cuba reaffirms commitment to nuclear disarmament. radiohc.cu Havana, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has reiterated his country's commitment to nuclear disarmament and a complete and effective ban on nuclear testing…

Andy Kroll (2025-04-01). The Costs of Trump's War on Federal Workers. tomdispatch.com The second administration of President Donald J. Trump has already started working its special magic across the Washington, D.C. capital region. Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have fired tens of thousands of federal workers, with more to come. Those who have lost their jobs include people who find housing and other support for veterans struggling with mental illness. They include civil servants who maintained safeguards to prevent our nuclear weapons from becoming dirty bombs. They include healthcare researchers developing treatments for cancer and other killer diseases; workers who…

Agence France-Presse (2025-04-01). Iran warns it will acquire a nuclear weapon if attacked. scmp.com Trump has threatened Iran with 'bombing' if Tehran does not come to an agreement with Washington over its nuclear programme.

SCMP's Asia desk (2025-04-01). Trump talks up 'big nuclear' North Korea, reaching out to Kim. scmp.com Kim Jong-un hasn't shown any serious interest in re-engaging with the US president. But Trump still has a soft spot for the 'very smart guy'.

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Iran warns of 'no choice' but to acquire nukes if attacked, says Khamenei adviser. geo.tv A new surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km, unveiled by Iran, is seen in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2023. — ReutersIran may be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the United States or its allies, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader…

María Candela (2025-04-01). Relevantes proyectos de investigación marina inició el Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 1 abr (RHC) El Centro de Estudios Ambientales de Cienfuegos (CEAC) inició los proyectos de investigación Contribuyendo al monitoreo de la contaminación marina por plásticos en Cuba y Conocimiento de los factores de estrés, que afectan la gestión marina y costera sostenible en nuestro país, desde un enfoque integrado, que utiliza técnicas nucleares e isotópicas.

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Continúa visita a Cuba experto del tratado sobre prohibición de ensayos nucleares. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) Robert Floyd, Secretario Ejecutivo de la Organización del Tratado para la Prohibición Completa de los Ensayos Nucleares (CTBTO, por sus siglas en inglés), cumple hoy su segundo día de visita a Cuba.

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Cuba ratifica compromiso con desarme nuclear. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reiteró hoy, el compromiso de su país con el desarme nuclear y la prohibición completa y efectiva de ensayos con armas de esa naturaleza.

Kit Klarenberg (2025-04-01). British intel sought to silence West's top Russia academic, leaks reveal. thegrayzone.com Leaked documents show UK intelligence operatives grooming British politicians to silence academics expressing skepticism of London's Ukraine proxy war effort. One of the targets, Richard Sakwa, believes the campaign resulted in real-world harassment. Leaked emails reviewed by The Grayzone reveal a high-level British intelligence plot to smear and silence British political scientists such as Richard Sakwa, who is widely regarded as one of the English-speaking world's foremost authorities on Russia. In a March 2022 email entitled "Russians in our Universities," …

Damon Orion, Grassroots Economic Organizing. (2025-04-01). Worker-Owned News Outlets Are Changing The Media Industry. popularresistance.org The arrival of COVID-19 in the United States kicked off an ongoing period of job insecurity within the media industry. In April 2020, the New York Times reported that about 37,000 news company employees had been laid off, furloughed, or had their salaries reduced since March of that year. | This instability was still evident in 2024, with media outlets like the Los Angeles Times, the Messenger, and HuffPost undergoing major layoffs and closures. | An October 2024 report from the executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray, and Christmas, Inc. found that 13,279 media jobs had been cut that year. This included 3,5…

Orinoco Tribune. (2025-04-01). Ecuador: Luisa González Signs Unity Pact To Counter Neoliberalism. popularresistance.org This Sunday, March 30, as the electoral campaign for Ecuador's presidential elections on April 13 progresses, Luisa González, candidate of the leftist Citizen Revolution movement, participated in the National Meeting for an Equitable, Plurinational, and Violence-Free Ecuador. There, she signed an agreement with indigenous movements and other social organizations ahead of the runoff. | Before tens of thousands of people gathered in Tixán, Alausí canton, Chimborazo province, González signed a roadmap to advance toward unity with Guillermo Churuchumbi, national coordinator of the Pachakutik movement.

Samantha Rosenthal, Scheer Post. (2025-04-01). Backlash To Transgender Health Care Isn't New. popularresistance.org In the past century, there have been three waves of opposition to transgender health care. | In 1933, when the Nazis rose to power, they cracked down on transgender medical research and clinical practice in Europe. In 1979, a research report critical of transgender medicine led to the closure of the most well-respected clinics in the United States. And since 2021, when Arkansas became the first U.S. state among now at least 21 other states banning gender-affirming care for minors, we have been living in a third wave. | In my work as a scholar of transgender history, I study the long history of gender-affirming ca…

a guest author (2025-04-01). Bronx Anti-War honors resistance forces on Al Quds Day. workers.org The Bronx Anti-War Coalition joined forces with comrades from the Al Quds Committee New York on March 28 to commemorate International Quds Day in New York City. What follows is their statement delivered at the rally. Al Quds Committee New York City celebrates 46th International Quds Day, March 28, 2025. . . . |

A Guest Author (2025-04-01). MAGA and Senate bill would ban federal workers' unions. workers.org By Benny Schaft The U.S. billionaire-led ruling class has officially declared war — not just on unions but on the working class. In addition to the Trump/Musk administration's mass firings of federal workers, late on March 27 Trump signed an executive order ending collective bargaining agreements with unions representing federal . . . |

Alex Colwell (2025-04-01). 'Don't buy cars from Nazis!'. workers.org "Don't buy cars from Nazis" perfectly encapsulated the sentiment of the passionate working-class folks who this writer joined at the Tesla dealership on March 29 in Plano, Texas, near Dallas. Listed on the Action Network as part of countrywide actions against the tech company and its oligarchic CEO, Elon Musk, . . . |

G. Dunkel (2025-04-01). Resistance to violence, bourgeoisie, imperialism grows in Haiti. workers.org The corporate press in both the United States and France present the political situation in Haiti as a struggle between the so-called official government and an alliance of heavily armed criminal "gangs" called Viv Ansanm ("Live together" in Creole), which is on the verge of seizing control of Port-au-Prince. These . . . |

Monica Moorehead (2025-04-01). In New York City, Columbia University medical staff protests cuts in health care. workers.org Members of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in New York City held a solidarity gathering on March 27 to protest proposed cuts of grants to universities and colleges in the area of health care by the Trump administration. The main demands were: "Protect our patients! Protect our research! . . . |

Joe Piette, Arjae Red, Jey Clayton (2025-04-01). Trans Day of Visibility 2025. workers.org Trans Day of Visibility, started in 2010 by Transgender Michigan leader Rachel Crandall, is commemorated every year around the world on or around March 31. This year's actions took place in the context of an onslaught of bigoted attacks. President Donald Trump began his systematic attempt to erase the transgender . . . |

Dean Baker (2025-04-01). Five Alarm Fire on SignalGate. counterpunch.org Sorry to step away from my usual economics beat, but this is important. And to be clear, I am not at all a fan of the war on the Houthis, but that is beside the point. The Trump administration had a meeting with all its top national security staff, except Trump, planning a war against

Associated Press (2025-04-01). Yemen's Houthis claim they shot down another US Reaper drone. scmp.com Claimed downing of US$30 million drone came as Trump warned 'real pain is yet to come' for Houthis and Iran.

Editor (2025-04-01). With Section 230 Repeal, Dems and Media Offer Trump New Censorship Tools. scheerpost.com

Staff (2025-04-01). Venezuela's Attorney General Demands Supreme Court of El Salvador Rule on Habeas Corpus. orinocotribune.com On Monday, March 31, the Attorney General of Venezuela, Tarek William Saab, requested a ruling from the Supreme Court of Justice of El Salvador regarding the habeas corpus petition filed a week ago by Salvadoran lawyers representing hundreds of Venezuelan migrants abducted in El Savador since March 16 by the regimes of Donald Trump and Nayib Bukele. | "They cannot ignore it," stated AG Saab. "As attorney general of the Republic, I demand a ruling from the Supreme Court regarding this habeas corpus. They cannot shelve it because it is already public, well-known, and widely publicized that this habeas corpus was f…

John Feffer (2025-04-01). Surviving a Political Dark Age. counterpunch.org The news of Rodrigo Duterte's arrest surprised me. It's not that I doubted the former leader of the Philippines was guilty of the horrific crimes detailed in his International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant. Duterte himself boasted quite openly of the mass killings he's been accused of. But I always thought that the prospects of bringing that brutal,

Mong Palatino (2025-04-01). How the junta's repressive policies are hampering earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar. globalvoices.org Internet blocks, a crackdown on health workers, and airstrikes are delaying aid effortsOriginally published on Rescuers are looking for survivors in a collapsed building in Mandalay. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the central part of Myanmar on March 28, destroying seve…

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regime's demise. aljazeera.com Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar's military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Video: Video shows trapped survivors calling for help after Myanmar quake. aljazeera.com New video shows trapped survivors of the Myanmar earthquake calling for help from under rubble of a destroyed building.

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Death toll in massive Myanmar earthquake rises to over 2,700. geo.tv Specialists, including members of Russia's emergencies ministry, take part in a search operation following a massive earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, in this still image from video released April 1, 2025. Fear of cholera in earthquake-hit areas, UN agencies say.Top-level…

geo.tv (2025-04-01). UN warns window to find Myanmar quake survivors closing, death toll climbs towards 3,000. geo.tv Chinese rescue workers work at the site of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 31, 2025. — ReutersMyanmar civil war may prevent aid reaching people, say groupsAid groups say urgent need for water, food, shelterRebel alliance at…

aljazeera (2025-04-01). What is the Zionist group informing on pro-Palestine students in the US? aljazeera.com The ultra-Zionist group Betar is taking credit for identifying pro-Palestine students for deportation in the US.

infobrics (2025-04-01). Era of Multipolarity Demands Greater India, Russia Cooperation: Jaishankar. infobrics.org He said that India-Russia diplomatic engagements continue to be marked by frequent high-level exchanges, robust institutional mechanisms, and a commitment to each other's core interests…

infobrics (2025-04-01). South African Professor: BRICS Countries to Focus on Energy and Food Security. infobrics.org Professor emphasises the importance of cooperation between BRICS members, especially in the field of environment, finance, and food security…

infobrics (2025-04-01). BRICS Plus: Opportunities for Emerging Economies. infobrics.org The contemporary world order is Multipolar, where geo-economics has taken precedence over geopolitics in the policy formulation of many nations. Moreover, emerging economies are cooperating for shared economic prosperity. A shift from geopolitics to geo-economics is not as sudden as it seems…

infobrics (2025-04-01). Putin orders return of Russian troops to Arctic islands. infobrics.org Efforts made today in the Arctic are critical for Russia's security and prosperity tomorrow.

infobrics (2025-04-01). Ukraine unlikely to hold elections soon. infobrics.org Ukrainian officials and politicians do not believe there will be new elections in the coming months.

infobrics (2025-04-01). US attack on Iran imminent. infobrics.org Tehran has already warned that its missile forces are ready to retaliate in case of escalation. All this sets the stage for yet another US-orchestrated destabilization of not just the Middle East, but the world as a whole.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). IRGC Seizes 2 Tankers Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized two foreign oil tankers that were carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). Enemies Will Regret Threats against Iran: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran won't allow anyone to speak to it with the language of force, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stressed, warning the enemies that they will regret threatening the Islamic Republic.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). Iran to Develop 2nd Phase of Chabahar Space Center. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the Iranian Space Agency unveiled plans for the construction of the second phase of the Chabahar National Space Center in southeast of the country, saying the new site will be allocated for the launch vehicles with liquid fuel motors.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). President: Iran Pushing to Carry Out All Deals with Iraq. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran's determination to implement all bilateral agreements with Iraq in order to foil the enemies' divisive plots.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). PM Sharif Vows to Block Attack on Iran from Pakistan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif gave an assurance that his country will never allow its territory to be used for harming Iran, which he hailed as a friendly neighbor.

tn.ai (2025-04-01). Iran Marks 46th Anniversary of Islamic Republic. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran on Tuesday commemorated the 46th anniversary of adoption of the Islamic Republic as the official governing system in a referendum held weeks after the victory of a popular revolution back in 1978.

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi reaffirm course of strategic partnership between Russia and China. tvbrics.com Chinese Foreign Minister is in Russia on an official visit until 2 April…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). ECLAC analyses 2030 Agenda in Chile. tvbrics.com High-level forum assesses regional advances in healthcare, gender equality, and poverty reduction…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Iran and Turkmenistan to launch first passenger train. tvbrics.com Passenger service to connect Mashhad and Merv, with expanded freight capacity planned…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Iranian scientist creates micro-CT device. tvbrics.com The new device will allow visualisation of various microstructures…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Young engineers present innovative projects at international conference in Russia. tvbrics.com The jury will evaluate 300 final works from schoolchildren from 15 countries…

tvbrics (2025-04-01). Moscow to host press conference of General Director of the Moscow Kremlin Museums. tvbrics.com The event is timed to coincide with the opening of the exhibition "Fine Dining: Stories of Food in Ancient China"

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Trump's April 2 'liberation day' tariffs: What to expect, and what's next. aljazeera.com President Trump prepares to unveil 'very kind' tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Crete hit hardest among Greek islands battered by storms, flooding. aljazeera.com Bad weather also impacts islands in the Cyclades chain in the central Aegean Sea popular with tourists.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). At least 95 arrested in Zimbabwe after antigovernment protests. aljazeera.com Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare's Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Germany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep. aljazeera.com German police officer among those held in raids against the 'Ndrangheta over sales of expensive food and equipment.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate. aljazeera.com Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern peninsula also evacuated last year.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Is Harvard Trump's new target, after Columbia? aljazeera.com Harvard President Garber has said lifesaving research is at stake amid Trump's review of $9bn federal funding.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Le Pen's conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right? aljazeera.com After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen's bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). US prosecutors to seek death penalty against CEO killing suspect Mangione. aljazeera.com US Attorney General Pam Bondi says decision is based on Trump's agenda to stop crime and 'Make America Safe Again'.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). African workers are taking on Meta and the world should pay attention. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Libya: A Voice for Reconciliation. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump's administration? aljazeera.com US officials downplay a journalist being included in Yemen attack chats, but it sheds light on workings of White House.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). Real Madrid hold Real Sociedad in eight-goal thriller to reach Copa del Rey. aljazeera.com Sociedad take Real to extra time in Madrid but the hosts capitalise on advantage from first leg to reach cup final.

aljazeera (2025-04-01). US senator's anti-Trump protest speech stretches through night. aljazeera.com US Senator Cory Booker is protesting on the Senate floor for "as long as he is physically able."

Andrew Korybko (2025-04-01). Does Bangladesh Have Regional Integration Or Hybrid War Plans For Northeast India? thealtworld.com Its interim leader's words that he shared while in China can be interpreted in one of two ways. | All of India is talking about what interim Bangladeshi leader Muhammad Yunus said about their Northeast States during a recent trip to China. Bilateral ties plummeted after last summer's

Staff (2025-04-01). Is Growing Cannabis at Home Expensive? Breaking Down Costs and Time. moguldom.com Growing cannabis at home can seem like a cost-saving alternative to buying from dispensaries, but the actual expenses and time commitment involved might surprise some beginners. While it's possible to keep things simple and affordable, those aiming for high-quality yields or indoor cultivation will need to make a more serious investment. To make an informed …

latintimes (2025-04-01). Cory Booker Diaper Theories Erupt as Lawmaker Passes 20 Hours Without a Bathroom Break: 'I Need to Know'. latintimes.com As Sen. Cory Booker's marathon speech against the Trump administration stretches past the 20-hour mark, social media asks: How is he avoiding bathroom breaks?>

marketing (2025-04-01). How Controversial Nutritionist John Harvey Kellogg Pioneered The Path To Modern Plant-Based Eating. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | When you hear the name Kellogg, Corn Flakes might be the first thing that comes to mind. But John Harvey Kellogg is famous for more than just breakfast cereals. | In many …

hindustantimes (2025-04-01). Trump's 'Liberation Day' To Wreak Havoc On Global Markets? Apr 2 Tariff Deadline & Its Repercussions. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has declared April 2 as "Liberation Day," marking the rollout of new tariffs aimed at addressing persistent trade imbalances with other nations. Trump claims these tariffs will restore America's financial strength and global respect, targeting countries such as China, the European Union, and South Korea. The tariffs include reciprocal measures matching foreign rates and additional penalties on specific imports like autos and steel. Watch the video for details. Watch the video for details.

United World International (2025-04-01). Preventing an EV Trade War. unitedworldint.com EU and China Have No Choice But to Choose Cooperation Over Confrontation By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Risk of an imminent trade war between the European Union and China on electric vehicles (EVs) has increased to become arguably the most pernicious flashpoint on today's economic landscape. This is less about gaining access to markets or marginal …

Nikola Mikovic (2025-04-01). Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market. scmp.com The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

hindustantimes (2025-04-01). India Shows Mirror To Bangladesh's Yunus Over '7 Sister States Landlocked' Shocker In China | Modi. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's interim chief advisor Muhammad Yunus has ignited a diplomatic storm with controversial statements made during his recent visit to China. Yunus claimed that India's seven northeastern states are "landlocked" and have "no way to reach out to the ocean," positioning Bangladesh as the "only guardian of the ocean" for the region. Watch the video for details.

geo.tv (2025-04-01). China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan. geo.tv This handout photo taken on March 31, 2025 and released by the Taiwan Defence Ministry on April 1, 2025 shows the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailing in waters off Taiwan. — AFP

Thomas Newdick (2025-04-01). China's KD-21 Air-Launched Ballistic Missile Appears To Be Operational. twz.com China's KD-21 air-launched ballistic missile (ALBM),

marketing (2025-04-01). Living In 'Garbage Time': When 500 Million Chinese Change Their Spending Habits, The World Feels It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | China's economic rocket ride appears to be ending or slowing, at least. Growth has declined from 8.4% in 2021 to 4.5% today , youth unemployment has climbed to 16.9% , …

Bárbara Gómez (2025-04-01). Recibirá Putin en el Kremlin al canciller chino. radiohc.cu Moscú, 1 abr (RHC) El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, mantendrá una reunión con el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de China, Wang Yi, anunció en rueda prensa el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov.

Abby Zimet (2025-04-01). Jerk: Honk If You Hate Elon or Are Stuck In His Car. commondreams.org

Damon Orion (2025-04-01). How Worker-Owned News Outlets Are Changing the Media Industry. counterpunch.org The arrival of COVID-19 in the United States kicked off an ongoing period of job insecurity within the media industry. In April 2020, the New York Times reported that about 37,000 news company employees had been laid off, furloughed, or had their salaries reduced since March of that year. This instability was still evident in

Abubakar Isah (2025-04-01). Shadows of Empire: Africa and the Middle East's Struggle Against Foreign Oppression. counterpunch.org The struggle of Africa and the Middle East against foreign oppression did not end with the fall of colonial empires. Instead, it evolved into new forms of neocolonialism, foreign-backed coups, economic exploitation, and military interventions. The promise of self-determination after independence was undermined by a system in which foreign powers—especially the United States, Europe, and

Chuck Collins (2025-04-01). Dismantling the IRS Only Helps Billionaire Tax Cheats. counterpunch.org The Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE have begun dismantling the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), beginning with 6,700 layoffs. Their stated plan is to cut half of the agency's workforce. Their biggest cuts appear to be in the Large Business and International division, which audits wealthy individuals and companies with more than $10 million in

Elliot Sperber (2025-04-01). Diagramming the Contradiction. counterpunch.org

Harvey Wasserman (2025-04-01). As Nuke Power Dies, Lithium Must Not Be the New Plutonium. counterpunch.org Atomic Energy's death spiral has spawned a run to green power. But the toxic mineral lithium has become a critical pitfall…with clear ways around it that demand attention. Humankind's 400+ licensed large commercial reactors embody history's most expensive technological failure. Once hyped as "too cheap to meter," just three "Peaceful Atom" plants have opened in

Michael Slager (2025-04-01). Fascism in the United States? counterpunch.org Many Americans felt anxious and fearful about the Trump administration long before it assumed power in January. Three months after Trump's inauguration, that disquiet is no longer simply fueled by recommendations from Project 2025; many of its suggestions have been born out in real-world ways. Shuttering life-saving programs abroad, firing federal workers without cause, arresting lawful migrants for protesting, and effacing people's gender identities are just some of the administration's activities. Many of the president's Executive Orders are patently illegal and downright cruel. Things may become much worse.

Bill Julian — Robin Robin Kulakow (2025-04-01). The Passing of Ted Beedy, a Visionary Ornithologist. counterpunch.org At a time when nihilistic bullies glory in doing perverse damage to the environment and to our ability to think and learn about the environment, it is important to remember that there is also a cohort, a community, of scientists and activists whose persistent, principled attention over decades has helped to preserve important remnants of

marketing (2025-04-01). A New COVID Variant Is On The Rise. Here's What To Know About LP.8.1. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More than five years since COVID was declared a pandemic , we're still facing the regular emergence of new variants of the virus, SARS-CoV-2. | The latest variant on the …

Staff (2025-04-01). US Bomber Deployment to Diego Garcia Suggests Heavier Airstrikes on Yemen Could Be Coming. defenddemocracy.press The US is also deploying a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East by Dave DeCamp March 26, 2025 The US has significantly increased the presence of heavy bombers at its base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, signaling the US could launch heavier airstrikes on Yemen. According to open-source reports, the US has sent …

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: Highway Patrol Officer Asks Pete Hegseth To Carry Out Drone Strikes In Straight Line. theonion.com ARLINGTON, VA—Saying the defense secretary had recklessly veered out of his lane numerous times, a highway patrol officer reportedly asked Pete Hegseth on Tuesday to carry out drone strikes in a straight line. "Sir, I'm going to need you to step out of the vehicle and demonstrate to me that you can authorize a straight …

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Evo Morales, candidato de su nuevo partido: EVO PUEBLO. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El Congreso Refundacional del Instrumento Político de los Pueblos de Bolivia, aprobó la creación del partido político Evo Pueblo y se designó como su máximo líder al expresidente Evo Morales Ayma.

Mark Gruenberg (2025-04-01). Treasury Employees sue Trump for illegal attack on workers, unions. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—In what has become a recurring pattern in Republican President Donald Trump's war on workers, especially federal workers, the Treasury Employees sued in U.S. District Court in D.C. on March 31 against Trump's "brazen, illegal attack" on federal workers and unions in 30 agencies. Marching into court after Trump regime attacks has been a common …

latintimes (2025-04-01). Luigi Mangione Fans Appalled as Pam Bondi Demands Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty: 'They Don't Even Do This for Actual Criminals'. latintimes.com Fans of Luigi Mangione have expressed horror at Attorney General Pam Bondi's directive to seek the death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Pam Bondi Demands Luigi Mangione Face Death Penalty For Alleged Hit on United Healthcare CEO. latintimes.com Federal prosecutors have been directed to seek the capital punishment for Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4…

Michael R. Sisak, Alanna Durkin Richer (2025-04-01). Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Penn graduate Luigi Mangione in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing. whyy.org U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that she has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty against It is the first time the Justice Department has sought to bring the de…

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: Attorney General Seeks Death Penalty For All UnitedHealthcare Customers. theonion.com

Associated Press (2025-04-01). Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect. scmp.com US Attorney General Pam Bondi called the killing of Brian Thompson a 'premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America'.

Staff (2025-04-01). Ecuador's Presidential Race: Luisa González Signs Unity Pact With Pachakutik to Counter Neoliberalism. orinocotribune.com This Sunday, March 30, as the electoral campaign for Ecuador's presidential elections on April 13 progresses, Luisa González, candidate of the leftist Citizen Revolution movement, participated in the National Meeting for an Equitable, Plurinational, and Violence-Free Ecuador. There, she signed an agreement with indigenous movements and other social organizations ahead of the runoff. | Before tens of thousands of people gathered in Tixán, Alausí canton, Chimborazo province, González signed a roadmap to advance toward unity with Guillermo Churuchumbi, national coordinator of the Pachakutik movement. | The pact sign…

A A (2025-04-01). I giornalisti del BRICS denunciano la violenza ucraina contro la stampa russa. strategic-culture.su Il regime di Kiev ha deliberatamente ucciso giornalisti russi nella zona di conflitto, che è un crimine secondo il diritto internazionale. | Segue nostro Negli ultimi giorni, la violenza contro i giornalisti russi in Ucraina ha raggiunto livelli allarmanti. Diversi professionisti dei media, che si trovavano in prima linea nel conflitto, sono stati uccisi o gravemente feriti in attacchi sferrati dalle forze armate ucraine. Questa situazio…

Staff (2025-04-01). French leftist icon criticizes Le Pen's exclusion from elections. defenddemocracy.press DPA March 31, 2025 Veteran French leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon has cricitized a Paris court's decision to bar far-right politician Marine Le Pen from running for office after finding her guilty of embezzlement on Monday. "The decision to remove a politician from office should be up to the people," Mélenchon said after the court also sentenced …

Tasfia Jahangir, Miles Wetherington (2025-04-01). New Red Scare: House reps lead attack on Chinese students. liberationnews.org We must oppose this vilification of Chinese students and recognize it for what it is — an attack on global science.

Staff (2025-04-01). Great Patriotic Pole Announces Governorship Candidates for May 25 Elections. orinocotribune.com In the presence of President Nicolás Maduro, the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, announced the 24 governor candidates for the upcoming May 25 elections, after reading the declaration of the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole in recognition, support, and commitment to the candidates. | Cabello added that the organizations that make up the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole (GPPSS)—a revolutionary alliance created by Hugo Chávez and continued by President Nicolás Maduro—are based on the principle of "unity through diversity" and include the United S…

Allie Wong (2025-04-01). This Is Not About Antisemitism, Palestine, or Columbia. It's Trump Dismantling the American Dream. theintercept.com

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). U.S. transfers more immigrants to Salvadoran mega-prison, admits making a mistake in deportation of Maryland father. radiohc.cu Washington, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ The Donald Trump administration has transferred another group of immigrants to a supermax mega-prison complex in El Salvador — the second such removal from the U.S. in two weeks.

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Cuban foreign minister denounces kidnapping of migrants as an atrocious action. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated on his X account that the kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants and any other citizens and their expulsion to third countries by the United States is an atrocious act.

latintimes (2025-04-01). High-Profile Trial Begins for Undocumented Immigrant Suspected of Murdering Rachel Morin. latintimes.com The case, which has garnered national attention due in part to Martinez-Hernandez's immigration status, is expected to last two weeks…

latintimes (2025-04-01). ICE Detains Venezuelan Migrant Waiting To Donate Kidney To Brother: 'I Hope He Has A Lot of Faith and Patience'. latintimes.com ICE detained a Venezuelan migrant who came to the US to give his kidney to his ailing brother. He is now in a detention center in Indiana awaiting deportation.

Ryan Cristián (2025-04-01). Trump Deportations Revealed To Be Full Of Innocent People LEGAL Immigrants With No Criminal Record. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/1/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

Ana Luisa Brown (2025-04-01). Senegalese Navy detains ship with migrants. plenglish.com The incident occurred in the delta of the Salom River (southwest) and the text reports that the boat was carrying nearly a hundred people, mostly nationals of south Saharan countries. | The interception of the vessel is part of the daily routine of several African states committed with countries of the European Union, after economic compensation, to prevent the traffic of people through their territorial waters. | Both the North Atlantic, where the Salom River flows into, and the Mediterranean Sea, have become in recent years the graves of thousands of people trying to reach European coasts in search of opportun…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-04-01). Cuba denounces kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants as atrocious act. plenglish.com Havana, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated today that the kidnapping of Venezuelan migrants and any other citizens and their expulsion to third countries by the United States is an atrocious act.

McKenzie Funk (2025-04-01). Disaster Is "Only a Matter of Time," Say Flight Attendants on Deportation Planes. truthout.org The deportation flight was in the air over Mexico when chaos erupted in the back of the plane, the flight attendant recalled. A little girl had collapsed. She had a high fever and was taking ragged, frantic breaths. The flight attendant, a young woman who went by the nickname Lala, said she grabbed the plane's emergency oxygen bottle and rushed past rows of migrants chained at the wrists and… |

marketing (2025-04-01). Cancer Patients From Migrant Backgrounds Have A 1 In 3 Chance Of Something Going Wrong In Their Care. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More than 7 million people in Australia were born overseas. Some 5.8 million people report speaking a language other than English at home. | But how well are we looking …

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Canciller de Cuba denuncia secuestro de migrantes como un acto atroz. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, señaló hoy en su cuenta en X, que el secuestro de migrantes venezolanos y de cualquier ciudadanía y su envío a terceros países por parte de Estados Unidos es un acto atroz.

Staff (2025-04-01). Where NATO members rank on defense spending. defenddemocracy.press by Filip Timotija Feb 26, 2025 President Trump has returned to the White House with a renewed push to make Europe spend more on its collective defense, particularly when it comes to enforcing a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. The Trump administration has called on other NATO allies to increase their defense to 5 percent, a …

David Matthau (2025-04-01). New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Cory Booker makes a marathon speech objecting to several Trump administration policies. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey's U.S. Sen. Cory Booker does not agree with several actions taken by President Donald Trump, and he's speaking out about it. | A lot. | The Democratic senator took to the Senate floor at 7 p.m. Monday, objecting to cuts impacting

Mike Catalini, Stephen Groves (2025-04-01). New Jersey Sen. Booker presses his marathon speech against Trump's agenda past 20 hours and counting. whyy.org New Jersey Democratic Sen. Booker took to the Senate floor on Monday evening, saying he would remain there as long as he was "physically able." More than 20 hours later, the 55-year-old senator, a former football tight end, was plai…

A a (2025-04-01). L'intelligence Usa identifica Cina, Russia, Corea del Nord e Iran come principali minacce alla sicurezza nazionale. strategic-culture.su

Staff (2025-04-01). Washington Revokes Permits for 5 International Oil Corporations Operating in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com According to news agency reports, the Donald Trump administration has revoked permits from Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) partners to extract and export oil from Venezuela. | The multinationals affected by the decision are Spain's Repsol, the US's Global Oil Terminals, Italy's Eni, France's Maurel & Prom, and India's Reliance Industries. These companies had received permits to process Venezuelan crude in their refineries worldwide as an exception to the illegal sanctions against Venezuela. They now have until the end of May to wind down their operations in the country. | In the case of Repsol, it holds an equity…

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Land of the unfree: Trump war on pro-Palestine activism on U.S. campuses. radiohc.cu Momodou Taal, a British-Gambian activist and former PhD student at Cornell University, announced on Tuesday via a statement on his X handle that he is leaving the United States amid threats of deportation.

Ana Vraƒçar (2025-04-01). We Demand Change summit charts resistance to Labour austerity and far right. peoplesdispatch.org More than 2,000 people joined the "The government and the…

Atilio Boron (2025-04-01). Trump and his impossible return to the past. peoplesdispatch.org The radical return to protectionism is not only possible but necessary for an empire facing an undeniable decline. It has been denounced by critical analysts but certified by leading intellectuals of the US establishment, such as

Julián Pilatti (2025-04-01). Why did Milei apply for another IMF loan and what are the chances of the peso's devaluation? peoplesdispatch.org Three economists analyze Argentina's secret IMF. Their conclusion: the government, which is secretly negotiating against the clock to achieve exchange rate stability, is about to unravel.

Pablo Meriguet (2025-04-01). Forensic report confirms Guayaquil children were executed by shots to the head. peoplesdispatch.org The report also suggests that there could be signs of torture. The relatives of the murdered children have requested an expansion of the autopsy as the trial against 16 military personnel moves forward.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-04-01). Cuban Pitcher Liván Moinelo Earns First Win in Japan. plenglish.com Tokyo, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban pitcher Liván Moinelo earned his first win of the season today in the recently launched Japanese Professional League, in a game played at Es Con Field in Hokkaido.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-04-01). Vietnamese market opening confirmed for Brazilian beef. plenglish.com Brasilia, April 1 (Prensa Latina) President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Friday the opening of the Vietnamese market to beef produced in Brazil, a decision highlighted by the repercussions of his visit to the Asian country, official sources confirmed today.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2025-04-01). Vietnam's NA leader to endorse support for multilateralism at IPU-150. plenglish.com Hanoi, Apr 1 (Prensa Latina) Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man's participation in the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU-150) is considered in this capital on Tuesday a strong testimony of this nation's consistent support for multilateralism.

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Cuban delegation calls on rich countries at ECLAC to fulfill development aid. radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ A Cuban delegation stated at a meeting of the Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) that five years into the horizon outlined in the 2030 Agenda, its principles are far from being fulfilled and urged rich countries to honor their official development aid commitments.

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). Cuban foreign minister receives Iranian deputy foreign minister in Havana. radiohc.cu Havana, April 2 (RHC) ⚪ Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has received the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Saeed Khatibzadeh, at the Cuban Foreign Ministry.

Ed Newman (2025-04-01). ALBA-TCP demands urgent change in U.S. policy against Cuba. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) ⚪ The ALBA-TCP member states have demanded that the United States urgently and unconditionally change its hostile policy toward Cuba, according to the Declaration of the bloc's 25th Political Council held in Caracas.

Javier Pérez Jimenez (2025-04-01). Cubans to take part in Panamerican Junior Judo Cup. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 1 (RHC) – Cuban judo fighters will take part in the Panama 2025 Junior Pan American Judo Cup, which will begin in the capital of that country next Sunday.

Javier Pérez Jimenez (2025-04-01). Liván first victory in Japanese baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 1 (JIT) – Cuban pitcher Liván Moinelo scored his first win of the season in the 5×1 victory of the SoftBank Falcons over the Nippon Ham Fighters in the Japanese Professional Baseball League 2025.

Javier Pérez Jimenez (2025-04-01). Cuban women debut with victory in Pan American handball tournament. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 1 (JIT) – The Cuban youth handball team debuted with a victory in the Norceca 2025 Women's Pan American Qualifying Tournament, which is being held in Mexico.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-04-01). Insiste Bolsonaro en amnistía para presos golpistas en Brasil. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 1 abr (RHC) El exmandatario Jair Bolsonaro invitó a gobernadores para un acto el fin de semana en Sao Paulo, a favor de la amnistía a presos por los episodios golpistas de 2023, informó este martes la televisora CNN Brasil.

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Siguen desafíos en cortes de EEUU contra medidas migratorias. radiohc.cu Washington, 1 abr (RHC) Las agresivas políticas migratorias de la administración de Donald Trump siguen hoy en el centro de demandas interpuestas en tribunales de Estados Unidos.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Canciller cubano recibe a viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez recibió al viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la República Islámica de Irán, Excmo. Sr. Saeed Khatibzadeh, en la sede de la Cancillería cubana.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-04-01). Preparado México ante próximo anuncio de aranceles de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 1 abr (RHC) La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, aseguró que el gobierno continúa las negociaciones con Estados Unidos y está preparado frente a los anuncios sobre aranceles previstos para este miércoles desde ese país.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-04-01). Cumbre de Celac en Honduras buscará reforzar unidad latinoamericana. radiohc.cu Tegucigalpa, 1 abr (RHC) Honduras acogerá la próxima semana una cumbre presidencial de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños -Celac-, que buscará reforzar la unidad regional y su interlocución con otros bloques continentales, afirmó este martes el canciller Enrique Reina.

Bárbara Gómez (2025-04-01). Delegación cubana llama en Cepal a países ricos a cumplir ayuda para el desarrollo (+Foto). radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 1 abr (RHC) Cuba afirmó este martes en Cepal que a cinco años del horizonte trazado en la Agenda 2030, sus postulados están lejos de cumplirse, y urgió a los países ricos a honrar lo acordado en ayuda oficial al desarrollo.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Novedades en próximo Festival Internacional de Cine Pobre de Gibara (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El presidente del Festival Internacional de Cine Pobre de Gibara (FICG), Sergio Benvenuto Solás, afirmó este martes que la edición 19 del evento se realizará del 15 al 19 de abril próximo, con la participación de más de 500 obras recibidas.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Rusia denuncia ataques de Ucrania contra infraestructura energética. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia informó este martes en Moscú, que dos nuevos ataques ucranianos se registraron contra instalaciones de infraestructura energética rusa.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Maradona no tenía rastros de drogas en sangre al morir, aseguran peritos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El Tribunal en lo Criminal N ∞3 del Departamento Judicial de San Isidro, en la provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina, escuchó el testimonio de los peritos, quienes aseguraron que Diego Armando Maradona no tenía alcohol ni ningún otro rastro de drogas en su sangre al momento de morir.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Cuba sostiene combate del honor contra la adversidad, afirma presidente Díaz-Canel (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel aseguró este martes que el país sigue librando hoy el combate del honor contra la adversidad, al participar en la conmemoración de un importante hecho histórico de la guerra contra España.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). Presidente Díaz-Canel llama a continuar perfeccionamiento de la educación en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel instó a avanzar en la preparación de los docentes y su atención integral para garantizar la continuidad de esa labor, que constituye un eslabón fundamental del proceso docente-educativo.

Martha Ríos (2025-04-01). En aeropuerto cubano de Varadero detectan introducción de drogas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) La Aduana General de la República de Cuba (AGRC), en su permanente labor por garantizar la seguridad y evitar el tráfico ilícito de sustancias controladas detectó, en el aeropuerto de Varadero, la introducción de droga para consumo por parte de un viajero, quien la ocultó dentro de un recipiente de champú.

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Actúa en La Habana conjunto vocal de jazz Pacific Standard, de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El conjunto vocal de jazz Pacific Standard Time, de visita en La Habana como parte de un intercambio cultural entre Estados Unidos y Cuba, actuará mañana en la Sala Teatro del Edificio de Arte Cubano del Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

Maria Calvo (2025-04-01). Primer ministro cubano asiste a III Feria Internacional de Transporte. radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 abr (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, asistió hoy a la inauguración de la III Feria Internacional del Transporte y Logística, FITL 2025, en el recinto ferial Pabexpo.

The Sirius Report (2025-04-01). Putin signals an alternative way to end the Ukraine war. thesiriusrepo Paul and Ken assess recent statements made by Putin, which could be an alternative way to bring an end to the Ukraine war and we assess why, for the US and Russia, there is a compelling reason to adopt such policy.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Russian Official Issues Stark Warning For US After Trump Threatened to Bomb Iran. latintimes.com Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow considers Trump's threats "inappropriate"

United World International (2025-04-01). Demonstrations in Türkiye: "Erdoƒüan and Imamoƒülu want to keep Türkiye in the Atlantic world" unitedworldint.com/feed/ Economic factors and social injustice are important factors behind the protests. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan UWI author, political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today's live broadcast. Gàºzaltan answered the questions on ongoing demonstrations in Türkiye. Our correspondents say that this is a potentially significant movement in Turkish history. We have seen a …

yalensis (2025-04-01). Ukraine War Day Ukrainians In Space! Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | This post follows seamlessly from my previous series. Ukraine's Mendacity Has Reached Cosmic Proportions: | I am using the word "mendacity" to translate the Russian –ø–æ–ø—Ä–æ—à–∞–π–Ω–&prod…

Agence France-Presse,Reuters (2025-04-01). Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal. scmp.com Russia has seized Rozlyv village in the Donetsk region, which Moscow claims to have annexed despite not having full control over it.

Howard Altman (2025-04-01). New Russian Offensive In Ukraine Looms. twz.com Russia is increasing the pace of attacks in

Editor (2025-04-01). Fake 'Populism': How Trump's Billionaire Admin Serves the Rich, and Hurts Everyone Else. scheerpost.com Donald Trump is portrayed as a "populist" committed to average working-class people, but his policies benefit wealthy elites at the expense of everyone else. His administration includes 13 billionaires — including Elon Musk, the world's richest oligarch — and he is cutting taxes on the rich and corporations while imposing a consumption tax on the poor through tariffs.

Editor (2025-04-01). Indian Government's Attacks on Nonprofits May Portend What Lies Ahead in US. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-04-01). 'It's Not the Time To Be Afraid Anymore' Columbia Students Fight Back Against Deportation Threats. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-04-01). Private Equity Titans Eye a New Tax Perk. scheerpost.com

latintimes (2025-04-01). Democrats Maintain Majority on Wisconsin Supreme Court in Critical Election Victory. latintimes.com The race grabbed national headlines as President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and others threw their weight behind the candidates…

Derrick Broze (2025-04-01). Ritualistic Sex Abuse Charges Dismissed Against Admitted Child Abuser David Hamblin. thelastamericanvagabond.com Several charges relating to abuse of a child were recently dismissed against accused child abuser David Hamblin after a long delay in his prosecution. Several charges of child abuse against admitted child rapist and disgraced therapist David Hamblin were dropped for the second time in the last decade. Hamblin was facing six felony charges of

Amy Goodman (2025-04-01). As Trump Attacks Education, Chicago Teachers Reach Powerful Tentative Contract. truthout.org In a major labor victory, the Chicago Teachers Union reached a tentative agreement with Chicago Public Schools Monday night that reaffirms sanctuary school protections, protects the ability to teach Black history, gives veteran teachers a raise, and more. The deal comes amid attacks on public education by the Trump administration. "The collective bargaining agreement is a very powerful tool to use… |

Derek Seidman (2025-04-01). With Detention of Beloved Farmworker Organizer, ICE Comes for the Labor Movement. truthout.org On the morning of March 25, farmworker organizer Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who stopped his car while he was driving his wife to work in Skagit County, Washington. People to whom Juarez has spoken say he requested to see a warrant, and when he attempted to get his ID after being asked, the ICE agents smashed his car window and… |

Jon Queally (2025-04-01). Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Ending Deportation Protections of Venezuelans. truthout.org An effort by the Trump administration to unilaterally strip the temporary protected status (TPS) of approximately 350,000 Venezuelan refugees living in the United States was blocked Monday night by a federal court judge who described the order by Secretary of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as being "motivated by unconstitutional animus." In a 78-page ruling, U.S. |

Kelly Hayes (2025-04-01). New Forms of Resistance Are Springing Up Under the Trump-Musk Regime. truthout.org When Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, many of us turned to the words of activist and educator Daniel Hunter for comfort and direction. Hunter's piece 10 Ways to be Prepared and Grounded Now that Trump Has Won offered practical and strategic advice to disrought people of conscience who were reeling in the wake of Trump's victory. Hunter's analysis included the observation that… |

WSWS (2025-04-01). Kenyan Chief of Defence Forces General threatens youth anti-austerity opposition. wsws.org Before a gathered crowd of senior officers, Kahariri said, "We cannot have anarchy as a country. Even as people exercise their freedom, they must do so within certain limits."

WSWS (2025-04-01). Health Workers Union pushes sell-out deal at Australian Clinical Labs. wsws.org The HWU bureaucracy is attempting to turn one section of its membership against the rest. This divisive action must be opposed!

WSWS (2025-04-01). Communication Workers Union's Martin Walsh attacks WSWS over opposition to "USO reform" pilots. wsws.org If there is one takeaway from this episode, it is how panicked the Communication Workers Union leadership becomes when they are faced with even a hint of organised opposition in the workplace.

WSWS (2025-04-01). US sanctions and "secondary tariffs" begin to shut down Venezuela's oil sector. wsws.org The new measures would represent the most aggressive US siege against Venezuela's economy thus far, posing the threat of mass death and a renewed exodus.

WSWS (2025-04-01). The New York Times admits direct US involvement in Ukraine war. wsws.org On Sunday, the New York Times published an extensive article on US involvement in the Ukraine war entitled "The Partnership: The Secret History of the War in Ukraine," which admits that "America was woven into the war far more intimately and broadly than previously understood."

WSWS (2025-04-01). Majority of Australians oppose Trump, while political leaders pledge to work with the fascist president. wsws.org Ordinary people are hostile to the program of war and dictatorship embodied by Trump, but the capitalist parties are in a competition over who can work best with the would-be dictator in the White House.

EDWIN (2025-04-01). BMA reflects on progress made since its establishment. sanews.gov.za BMA reflects on progress made since its establishment | While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa's border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, said on Tuesday. | "Beside the administrative successes relating to the establishment of the new organisation, there are operational successes, worth mentioning," he said. | Some of the successes since the authority's establishment in April 2023, include intercepting stolen vehicles. The authority also successfully managed the movement of heads of state and government technocra…

Ann Brown (2025-04-01). 5 Steps To Build 'Transformational' Wealth Through Commercial Real Estate. moguldom.com Homeownership has been at the heart of the "American Dream," especially following the Great Depression. Yet in today's economic climate, the journey to real estate wealth is changing. According to realmo.com/ analysts, commercial real estate has become an alternative for everyday investors to create and sustain wealth for current and future generations. A recent LendingTree …

Charles Rotter (2025-04-01). Trump Signs Executive Order: Fahrenheit Now "AmeriTemp" wattsupwiththat.com The White House says it's about leadership. America's number one, even in temperature. Critics are complaining, like always, but supporters love it. Agencies are moving fast to make it happen. That's it, folks—AmeriTemp, here to stay.

DikelediM (2025-04-01). Minister Meth hands over R514m contract to 15 LAP partners. sanews.gov.za Minister Meth hands over R514m contract to 15 LAP partners | Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth, has officially handed over R514 million in contracts to 15 Labour Activation Programme (LAP) partner companies in Mpumalanga, aimed at stimulating job creation in the province. | The 15 LAP partner companies are expected to provide training to over 9 600 job seekers after signing a pledge committing to the absorption of these jobseekers in key sectors of the economy. | Speaking at the handover event held at Mbombela Stadium on Monday, Meth said the handover is not just about launching projects but also…

GABIK (2025-04-01). eThekwini Municipality commits to address Public Protector concerns. sanews.gov.za eThekwini Municipality commits to address Public Protector concerns | The eThekwini Municipality Executive Committee (EXCO) has affirmed its commitment to address concerns raised by Public Protector, Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka, following a special meeting held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, on Monday. | The engagement formed part of the Public Protector's ongoing strategic stakeholder outreach, which seeks to forge a robust collaborative framework to resolve outstanding matters and reinforce the existing memorandum of understanding between the municipality and the Public Protec…

GABIK (2025-04-01). Third sluice gate opened to increase Vaal Dam water outflows. sanews.gov.za Third sluice gate opened to increase Vaal Dam water outflows | With the Vaal Dam water levels at 107.30%, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has opened a third sluice gate at the dam to increase water outflows and manage the increase of inflows. | The third sluice gate which was opened on Tuesday afternoon, will increase water outflows to approximately 400 cubic metres per second (m·µå/s), and manage the increase of inflows from upstream due to the ongoing rains. | The department reassured that the current water releases by the three sluice gates are still within the safe operational…

Gabisile (2025-04-01). Conference places the spotlight on ocean sustainability. sanews.gov.za Conference places the spotlight on ocean sustainability | As the current holder of the G20 Presidency, South Africa is leading global efforts for ocean sustainability, particularly focusing on advancing sustainable ocean initiatives in Africa. | The country is hosting the 14th International Conference on Southern Hemisphere Meteorology and Oceanography (ICSHMO), which is currently underway in Cape Town. | This premier scientific gathering, being held in Africa for the first time since 1997, brings together renowned meteorologists, oceanographers, and climate scientists to address the unique atmospheric and oceani…

Guest Blogger (2025-04-01). Cartrails: The Geoengineering/Mind Control Conspiracy Everyone is Ignoring. wattsupwiththat.com Cartrails. You heard it here first. Spread the word. Start a cartrail blog. Vent your fears and frustrations on social media. Go for it.

Guest Blogger (2025-04-01). Green Hydrogen to Increase Gas Bills. wattsupwiththat.com We already have the highest electricity prices in the developed world and UK and European gas prices are many times higher than those in the US and Canada. We simply cannot afford any more whacky projects that push up energy costs even more. In fact we should be going in the opposite direction and declaring an energy emergency to bring energy costs down.

Guest Blogger (2025-04-01). Green Rotten Apples. wattsupwiththat.com If you like books like Michael Crichton's State of Fear, books by Jon Pepper or Bjà∏rn Lomborg, this may be something for you. If you like music, or even metal/rock, it's even more for you. And if you like a dash of humor or dark humor, the door is wide open. Artistic advisors' feedback during the writing/review process described it as a high pace cliffhanger bonanza, hard to put down. Short, easy to read, chapters.

Hong Kong Free Press (2025-04-01). US President Donald funding cuts force Radio Free Asia subsidiary Whynot to go dark. globalvoices.org The Chinese media outlet, Whynot, occupies a unique position in the Chinese-language media landscapeOriginally published on "Whynot bids farewell today. Remember the silence and the echo of this voice of freedom," reads the front page of Chinese-language online media outlet Whyno…

Islam Murad Baloch (2025-04-01). Crackdown on Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). pressenza.com In March 2025, the Pakistani military launched a brutal crackdown on the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), a peaceful organization advocating against the enforced disappearances of Baloch people. This crackdown followed a series of demonstrations led by BYC demanding justice for missing persons and their families. | The repression escalated when BYC members and supporters gathered at Civil Hospital Quetta after reports emerged that Pakistani forces had secretly buried 12 bodies in Quetta's Qasi graveyard without informing families or conducting DNA tests. These bodies were believed to be victims of enforced disapp…

Joseph A. McCartin (2025-04-01). Will Federal Workers Rediscover Their Militancy? dissentmagazine.org Trump has destroyed a federal system of labor relations that helped contain conflict for decades. The move could have unintended consequences.

NEOB (2025-04-01). Ramokgopa announces Independent Transmission Programme. sanews.gov.za Ramokgopa announces Independent Transmission Programme | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that government will pursue private investment for the construction of transmission lines through the Independent Transmission Programme (ITP). | The Minister made the announcement of the new programme during a media briefing, held in Pretoria, on Tuesday. | During the briefing, Ramokgopa touted the pilot programme for the ITP which will pave the way to the construction of 1 164 kilometres (km) of new transmission lines, designed to support renewable energy projects. | "Our renewabl…

NEOB (2025-04-01). Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down. sanews.gov.za Relief at the pumps as fuel prices set to come down | Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as fuel prices are set to come down. | The fuel price adjustments — which will bring much needed financial relief to consumers — were announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, on Tuesday. | The price adjustments for fuel, paraffin and gas are as follows: | • Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 58 cent decrease. | • Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP): 72 cent decrease. | • Diesel (0.05% sulphur: 83 cent decrease. | • Diesel (0.0…

NEOB (2025-04-01). SARS records historic R2.3 trillion in gross revenue collection. sanews.gov.za SARS records historic R2.3 trillion in gross revenue collection | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.9%. | The record collection was announced by the SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter who briefed the media on Tuesday. | Preliminary net revenue results totalled R1.855 trillion with refunds totalling some R447.7 billion. | "Net revenue of R1.8551 trillion is a growth of R114 billion higher, a growth of 6.6% against the prior year and exceeds the revised estimate by R8.8 b…

Staff (2025-04-01). PayPal is Transforming the Payments Landscape for SMBs in Australia. moguldom.com Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Australia need to adopt payment methods that make things easier for customers if they want to keep things running smoothly. Businesses that want to stand out from the crowd must develop or adopt a secure and easy-to-navigate payment process, which is now a key differentiator in the marketplace. According …

Staff (2025-04-01). From Stigma to Mainstream: The Rise of Delta-9 Vape Pens in Modern Culture. moguldom.com Not too long ago, cannabis consumption was shrouded in controversy and often associated with negative stereotypes. Now, however, Delta-9 THC vape pens have emerged as a widely accepted way to enjoy cannabis use — reflecting broader changes in legal, cultural, and technological landscapes. These discreet yet efficient devices have moved from fringe culture into mainstream …

Staff (2025-04-01). How to Identify Genuine Crypto Casino Bonuses and Avoid Common Pitfalls. moguldom.com Crypto casinos have quickly gained in popularity due to their fast transactions and anonymity. However, not all bonuses offered on these platforms are as rewarding as they seem; many players fall prey to misleading promotions that lead to disappointment and financial losses. This guide aims to assist players in distinguishing genuine crypto casino bonuses from …

Staff (2025-04-01). Are Real Money Online Casinos a Good Investment? Understanding the Risks and Rewards. moguldom.com Online gambling has exploded in popularity over the past decade, turning online casinos into lucrative businesses. With the rise of digital gaming and the increasing demand for remote entertainment, many investors are now eyeing real money online casinos as a potential goldmine. But is investing in online casinos a good financial move? While the potential …

Staff (2025-04-01). Why THCA Is the New Favorite Among Cannabis Connoisseurs. moguldom.com Cannabis connoisseurs are always on the lookout for new and exciting compounds that enhance their experience. One of the latest cannabinoids gaining attention is THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid). Unlike THC, THCA does not produce psychoactive effects unless heated. However, its unique properties, potential health benefits, and versatility have made it a favorite among cannabis enthusiasts. What …

Staff (2025-04-01). The Potential Health Benefits of THCa and How It Differs from THC. moguldom.com THCa, or tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in raw cannabis. Unlike THC, which is well-known for its intoxicating effects, THCa does not produce a high in its natural form. However, it offers unique potential health benefits that have gained attention in medical and wellness communities. Understanding how THCa works, its effects, and how …

Staff (2025-04-01). Choosing the Right Dab Pen for Wax: A Buyer's Guide. moguldom.com Dab pens offer a convenient and portable way to enjoy wax concentrates, making them a popular choice for cannabis users who prefer discreet and efficient consumption. However, with so many options on the market, selecting the right dab pen can be overwhelming. Factors such as heating technology, battery life, temperature control, and ease of maintenance …

Staff (2025-04-01). What Is a Betting Exchange and How Does It Differ from Traditional Sportsbooks? moguldom.com If you've ever placed a bet on a sports game, you've likely used a traditional sportsbook. But there's another option gaining popularity in the betting world — betting exchanges. Betting exchanges offer a different experience than what most people are used to. While both allow you to wager on sporting events, the way they operate …

Collin Binkley (2025-04-01). Trump administration halts dozens of research grants at Princeton University. whyy.org The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal The university received notifications this week that grants were being suspended by agencies including the Department of Energy, NASA and the Defense Department, according to a campus message from Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber. | The rationale was not fully clear but Princeton will comply with the law, Eisgruber said. | "We are committed to fighting antisemitism an…

Dove Williams (2025-04-01). Eager to shop at NYC's local businesses? You might be a Locavore. newschoolfreepress.com In 2021, Caroline Weaver set out on a mission: catalog every retail space in New York City on foot. Now, almost four years and over 14,000 stores later, she's nearly finished. The result? The Locavore Guide: a searchable database of locally-owned retail stores within New York's five boroughs. The guide provides New Yorkers a tailored …

Hansi Lo Wang, NPR (2025-04-01). Presidents can be elected twice. Trump could try end runs around that, experts say. whyy.org

latintimes (2025-04-01). April Fools' Day Mourned for Losing its 'Charm' As Users Criticize State of the World: 'Ain't No Prank Topping Reality'. latintimes.com Internet users are mourning the annual day of tomfoolery as they lament April Fools' Day has lost its charm against the backdrop of the state of the world.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Colorado Governor Trolls Trump With Animated Portrait After Removing President's 'Distorted' Image: 'I Have Never Looked Better'. latintimes.com Colorado Governor Jared Polis is having some fun at Donald Trump's expense after the former president's portrait was removed from the state Capitol.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Florida Woman Threatened to Shoot Middle Schoolers and 'Blow Their Heads Off' for Fishing By Her Property: Police. latintimes.com A Florida woman has been arrested after pulling a gun on two young boys attempting to fish in a pond close to her backyard, authorities say.

latintimes (2025-04-01). GOP Lawmakers Describe Feeling 'Blindsided' By Trump Direction To Withdraw Elise Stefanik's Nomination To UN Ambassador. latintimes.com NY Rep. Elise Stefanik was instructed to withdraw her nomination to become the next UN ambassador, a move that many GOP members of Congress were not aware of.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Haitian Gangs Storm Another Prison, Freeing Hundreds Of Inmates As Capital Nears Collapse. latintimes.com Haitian gang members stormed another prison in the country, releasing hundreds of inmates as they keep making gains in the capital, Port-au-Prince…

latintimes (2025-04-01). Jasmine Crockett's Altercation With Conservative Reporter Facing Review for Possible Charges, US Attorney Says. latintimes.com The U.S. Attorney's Office is reviewing possible charges against Rep. Jasmine Crockett after conservative reporter Charles Downs accused her of assault.

latintimes (2025-04-01). No Jail for Medical Student Found Guilty of Raping Drunk Woman Who 'Couldn't Possibly Consent': He Is 'Young' and 'Talented'. latintimes.com

latintimes (2025-04-01). OnlyFans Defrauded Subscribers With Professionals Impersonating Creators to 'Sext' Fans: Lawsuit. latintimes.com

latintimes (2025-04-01). Pennsylvania Woman Accidentally Donates Winning Lottery Ticket After Leaving It in Jacket She Gave to Charity. latintimes.com A 76-year-old Pennsylvania woman is racing against time to recover a $2.5 million winning lottery ticket after accidentally donating it in a jacket.

latintimes (2025-04-01). Puerto Rican Server Told to 'Go Back to Mexico' by Customers in Racist Note: 'No Tips for Illegals'. latintimes.com A Puerto Rican Planet Hollywood server at LAX was shaken when he received a racist note instead of a tip: "No tip for illegal. Go back to Mexico."

latintimes (2025-04-01). Republican Candidate Appeals To Trump Connection As He Faces Unexpectedly Tough Battle In Florida's 6th District. latintimes.com State Sen. Randy Fine is vying to represent Florida's 6th District. He faces a tougher-than-expected race and some Republicans have expressed concern about the outcome…

latintimes (2025-04-01). Signalgate Was Not a One-Off As Waltz Reportedly Used Personal Accounts To Discuss Other Sensitive Topics. latintimes.com National security adviser Mike Waltz conducted government business on personal Gmail accounts, The Washington Post reported…

latintimes (2025-04-01). Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Sanctioned In U.S. For Laundering Tens Of Millions From Fentanyl Trafficking. latintimes.com One of the individuals sanctioned laundered $50 million by using front companies and shell corporations to obscure the origins of the money it moved from the United States.

latintimes (2025-04-01). White House Stands by Maryland Father' Deportation Despite 'Administrative Error' : He 'Will Not Be Returning'. latintimes.com Abrego Garcia's legal team stated in a complaint that the U.S. has "never produced an iota of evidence to support this unfounded accusation."

Mike Catalini (2025-04-01). Who is Cory Booker, the Democrat from New Jersey holding the Senate floor? whyy.org Sen. Cory Booker, who Booker, a New Jersey Democrat who ran an unsuccessful presidential campaign in 2020, expressed frustration bordering on exasperation at a host of Trump issues in his long Senate speech — from the possibility of annexing Greenland and Canada to slashing social programs and cutti…

Nicole Leonard (2025-04-01). Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware join lawsuit against HHS federal cuts to health departments and programs. whyy.org

P. Kenneth Burns (2025-04-01). Camden County launches Blue Envelope program to help communication between police and autistic drivers. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? To commemorate World Autism Month, Camden County law enforcement officials launched the Blue Envelope program on Tuesday. The program's goal is to reduce the stress and anxiety of traffic stops for drivers diagnosed with "For individuals on the autism spectrum, a routine traffic stop can be stressful and over…

publicbooks (2025-04-01). "We Are Not Meant to Be Girls Alone in This World" : A Conversation with Gina María Balibrera. publicbooks.org "It's such a heavy and troubling history, but not entirely dismal. Humans laugh all the time."

Studio 2 staff (2025-04-01). Trump's tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans? whyy.org A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they'll help the US.

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: COBRA Extension Lets Terminated Employees Continue Raiding Office Fridge For 18 Months. theonion.com MANCHESTER, NH—Saying the option offered an extra safety net to anyone faced with a job loss, administrators at Brentwell Solutions confirmed Wednesday that an extension of benefits through COBRA would allow terminated employees to continue raiding the office fridge for 18 months. "As part of our standard severance offerings, peckish beneficiaries have a period of …

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: College Campus Tour Ends Inside Unmarked ICE Vehicle. theonion.com ITHACA, NY—As nearly a dozen prospective students were forced into the back of a car with tinted windows, a Cornell University campus tour reportedly ended Tuesday inside an unmarked Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle. "Over there you can see our student center, which boasts its own bowling alley, and then, if you all will follow …

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: Guy Ordering Nonalcoholic Beer Has Either Seen A Ton Of Shit Or No Shit At All. theonion.com LYNCHBURG, VA—In a move that betrayed no hint of his past behavior or experiences, a guy ordering a nonalcoholic beer Tuesday had reportedly either seen a ton of shit or no shit at all. "The second this dude bellied up to the bar and put down a tattered $10 for an Athletic Brewing Co. nonalcoholic …

The Onion Staff (2025-04-01). SATIRE: Only Bag Of Chips Big Enough For Funeral Reception Says 'Party Size!' On It. theonion.com LANSING, MI—Expressing dismay at the lack of more subdued options, bereaved nephew Douglas Kerns confirmed Tuesday that the only bag of chips big enough for his uncle's funeral reception said "Party Size!" on it. "We're going to need refreshments for at least 40 people, but it feels wrong having all these festive colors and exclamation …

Tom MacDonald (2025-04-01). Philly District Attorney's office launches clean and green unit to tackle 'short dumping' and other quality of life crimes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A new prosecution initiative will target people who dump trash on Philadelphia streets and other unauthorized locations. | District Attorney Larry Krasner was joined by City Councilmember Anthony Phillips and other city and state officials and law enforcement partners to announce the launch of the effort focused on so-called short dumping and other quality-of-life crimes. | Assistant District Attorney Teresa Benavides-Sexton will head up the Cleaner & Greener Enforcement Uni…

Tom MacDonald (2025-04-01). Extra day added for Pa. drivers to get REAL ID before the May deadline. Majority of residents don't have it yet. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? About 75% of Pennsylvania drivers still have not upgraded to the REAL ID driver's licenses that will be required for flying domestically or entering a federal building next month. | Pennsylvania's Secretary of Transportation Mike Carroll said he's very concerned that there are millions of Pennsylvania drivers who still haven't gotten the enhanced identification as the deadline approaches. | "So far about 26% of Pennsylvania drivers, about 2 Ω million drivers have alrea…

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A A (2025-04-01). Le Pen's presidential bid in 2027 derailed by von der Leyen and Macron's case. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-04-01). Le Pen trial: French democracy in the dock? strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-04-01). Von der Leyen is afraid of the European Parliament. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-04-01). Who pays for whom in the European Union. strategic-culture.su Only nine out of twenty-seven EU member states are net contributors to the EU budget. This infographic shows how many euros on average an inhabitant of individual EU countries "pays" to, or "receives" from, the EU budget. This is quite a vague metric but still it is more informative than absolute figures on individual countries' contributions and subsidies. Luxembourg and Belgium are two special cases as most of the subsidies they receive are used to cover the administrative costs of EU institutions based there.

Reuters (2025-04-01). Kenyan police in Haiti suffer more casualties in clashes with gangs. africa.cgtn.com Two Kenyan police officers in Haiti were seriously injured in clashes with gangs over the past week, three officers told Reuters, adding to the mission's growing list of casualties as it comes under increasingly frequent attack. Kenya first deployed officers last June to the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, which currently has around 1,000 security personnel, about three-quarters of …

Staff (2025-04-01). Trump's attack on elite American universities: just punishment but for wrongly identified offenses. gilbertdoctorow.com There is considerable discussion among the chattering classes in the United States about the war front that the Trump administration has opened on elite universities. Harvard and Columbia are daily in the news for paying big present and prospective financial penalties. As an alumnus of both institutions, I take a special interest in what is …

XINHUA (2025-04-01). Algeria, France agree to resume security, migration cooperation amid diplomatic rift. africa.cgtn.com Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a phone conversation on Monday, during which they agreed to immediately resume security and migration cooperation between the two countries. The two leaders held an "open and cordial" discussion about the state of bilateral ties and the tensions that have accumulated in recent months, …

Gabriel Colodro (2025-04-01). Pressing Reform? Knesset Advances Restructuring of Broadcasting Landscape. themedialine.org

Giorgia Valente (2025-04-01). 'They've Crossed a Threshold of Fear': Turkey's Youth Rise Up. themedialine.org

Leo Miranda (2025-04-01). Pedestrian islands are coming to Chestnut Street in West Philly. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Last month, Philadelphia's Department of Streets began building what it calls "pedestrian refuge islands" at more than a dozen intersections along Chestnut Street in West Philly, between Cobbs Creek Parkway and South 43rd Street. | At around two car lengths long and nearly the width of a parking space, the islands of pavement will act as mini-sidewalks or bump-outs that will sit between the street's p…

Rob Maaddi (2025-04-01). NFL postpones tush push decision but passes other rule changes, AP source says. whyy.org The future of the tush push won't be decided Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. | NFL team owners had been Team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the league meetings were ongoin…

Reuters (2025-04-01). Volcano erupts near Iceland's Blue Lagoon, triggering evacuations. scmp.com Lava breaches barriers near Grindavik, prompting evacuations from the town and Blue Lagoon.

Associated Press (2025-04-01). Chinese-born entrepreneur buys entire SpaceX flight for ultimate polar orbit adventure. scmp.com SpaceX launches private polar space flight funded by cryptocurrency magnate Chun Wang.

David Swanson (2025-04-01). Canada Drops Charges Against Peace Demonstrators. worldbeyondwar.org Charges against three additional people co-accused as part of the Indigo-11 were dropped, bringing the group a major step closer to the end of a prolonged legal ordeal that began with a violent police raid 16 months ago. #WorldBEYONDWar…

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Trump for a third term? Is it constitutionally possible. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump has openly entertained the idea of serving a third term, but the US Constitution makes such a scenario highly improbable, AFP…

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Dubai hosts grand Eid celebration event to honour workers. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-04-01). India forecasters warn abnormally hot summer. geo.tv A person travels on a bicycle during a hot summer day in India. — Reuters/FileNEW DELHI: India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the Indian Meteorological Department warned.India is no…

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Ghibli art: Why viral AI trend is creating buzz on internet. geo.tv

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Dozens in hospital in Malaysia after towering blaze on Petronas gas pipeline. geo.tv Flames and smoke rise from a fire after a gas pipeline operated by Malaysia's state energy firm Petronas caught fire, in Puchong, Malaysia April 1, 2025. — Reuters145 people received hospital treatment, says health ministry.Witnesses in evacuation centres describe scenes of chaos.Govt…

geo.tv (2025-04-01). Young Turks drive protests against Erdogan as new generation seeks change. geo.tv People attend a rally to protest against the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as part of a corruption investigation, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 29, 2025. — ReutersDemonstrations erupted after Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's arrest.Protests remained peaceful, but over 2,000 people…

Jeanine Molloff (2025-04-01). You deserve our hatred Elon. Your budget cuts are killing people. nationofchange.org Could Elon and his savage cuts to USAID. cause a subsequent resurgence of drug resistant TB?>

Patricia Callahan (2025-04-01). The CDC buried a measles forecast that stressed the need for vaccinations. nationofchange.org The agency would have emphasized the importance of vaccinating people against the highly contagious and potentially deadly disease that has spread to 19 states, the records show.

latintimes (2025-04-01). A Look At DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's Wish List For Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. latintimes.com DHS Secretary Kristi Noem had similar meetings with high-ranking officials of El Salvador and Colombia last week, signing agreements for the exchange of biometric information…

Joseph Trevithick (2025-04-01). B-2 Spirits Amassed On Diego Garcia Underscore Hardened Aircraft Shelter Debate. twz.com

Joseph Trevithick (2025-04-01). New AIM-120E Variant Of AMRAAM Air-To-Air Missile Hinted At By USAF. twz.com There are signs that a new AIM-120E variant of the Hints that work on the AIM-120E is underway came after the

Thomas Newdick (2025-04-01). F-47 Fighter Program Could See Multiple Versions Built In Increments. twz.com Top U.S. officials that had a major hand in the NGAD fighter program say it was designed to be built in iterative increments, not just as a single configuration.

Tom Engelhardt (2025-04-01). Tomgram: Andrea Mazzarino, Goodbye to All That? warisacrime.org

latintimes (2025-04-01). Vance Ridiculed After Mistakenly Declaring Biden Was President in 2019: 'Most Unqualified VP Ever'. latintimes.com Vice President JD Vance is being mocked by social media users after he accidentally stated that Joe Biden had been President in 2019.

marketing (2025-04-01). Adolescence Has Sparked Fears Over Teen Slang But Emoji Don't Cause Radicalisation. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham's crime drama Adolescence has earned widespread praise for its portrayal of incel culture and male violence. | But the show's portrayal of …

marketing (2025-04-01). Defence Is Shaping Up To Be A Key Election Issue, Whether Politicians Like It Or Not. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | International and domestic policy have collided in Australia in recent weeks with a force not seen in decades. | Foreign policy concerns have dominated media headlines, …

marketing (2025-04-01). Why A Presidential Term Limit Got Written Into The Constitution The Story Of The 22Nd Amendment. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Only one person, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, has ever served more than two terms as president of the United States. This is for two reasons. | First, prior to Roosevelt's …

marketing (2025-04-01). Urban Cemeteries Are At Capacity Here's How They Can Be More Sustainable. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Approximately 170,000 people die every day around the world that's around 62 million deaths in 2024 alone . The cumulative effect of this has led to what has been …

marketing (2025-04-01). When Farmers And Scientists Collaborate, Biodiversity And Agriculture Can Thrive Here's How. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Burren region of County Clare, Ireland, is famous for its distinctive limestone habitat , coastal landscape, rich wildlife and unusual archaeology. Several hundred …

marketing (2025-04-01). Salafi Muslims Are Going Into Politics Instead Of Trying To Change The World Through Religious Education Or Jihadi Violence. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Pseudonyms are used in this article to protect the anonymity of the research participants. | I met Sheikh Ahmed at a small mosque in central Morocco in October 2016. He …

marketing (2025-04-01). East Asia Is Challenging Silicon Valley By Being Like Silicon Valley Used To Be. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Silicon Valley has been a universal symbol of innovation for decades. Because of its reputation, governments around the world have tried to foster their own versions by …

marketing (2025-04-01). Dogs See Their World Through Smell And Scientists Are Starting To Translate It Like Never Before. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Scent is how dogs largely experience the world , a lot like the way we humans rely on sight. We know little about how dogs interpret scent, but thanks to a recent study , …

marketing (2025-04-01). Is The Risk Of Brain Injury From Contact Sports Being Overstated By The Media? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | More and more people are worried about the long-term effects of contact sports on the brain. In football (soccer), studies have found that repeatedly heading the ball can …

marketing (2025-04-01). William Wordsworth's Last Home Is Up For Sale Returning It To A Private Residence Would Be A Loss For The UK's Cultural Heritage. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Until recently, fans of William Wordsworth could visit his final home, Rydal Mount and Gardens , nestled in the heart of England's green and beautiful Lake District. …

marketing (2025-04-01). Activists Living In Exile Could Strengthen Canada's Democracy – If Given The Right Support. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Mounting threats to Canadian sovereignty, particularly – but not exclusively – from United States President Donald Trump , have sparked renewed calls for national …

marketing (2025-04-01). From Barriers To Belonging: How Supporting Inclusivity Enhances The Well-Being Of People With Disabilities. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | What does it mean for a city to be accommodating to all its citizens? | This requires understanding how individuals feel included and valued in the places they live, and …

marketing (2025-04-01). Barry Lyndon At 50: Why Kubrick's Most Overlooked Masterpiece Deserves Another Viewing. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, which marks its 50th anniversary this year, struggled at the box office when it was released. It remains one of the director's most …

marketing (2025-04-01). Trips To The Playground And Jigsaw Puzzles: Five Surprising Ways To Help Children Learn To Write. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | It's a milestone that leaves parents beaming with pride: the first time their child shakily writes out their own name. And it's the start of many more key childhood …

marketing (2025-04-01). Could You Watch 8 Plays In 12 Hours? How The Player Kings Creates Binge-Worthy Shakespeare. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Some say Shakespeare invented the history play but he had a lot of help. | Shakespeare was mainly writing comedies in the early 1590s when he is believed to have …

marketing (2025-04-01). New NZ TV Series Happiness Gives Us An Engaging Musical Peak Behind The Amateur Theatre Curtain. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The last few decades have seen many attempts to make musical TV shows. | Some of them applied the aesthetics of musicals (where people spontaneously sing and dance) to the …

marketing (2025-04-01). The Medical Research Future Fund Has Grown Far Beyond Its Target. Why Is So Much Of The Money Unused? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australian researchers are reeling from the international reach of the Trump administration's ideological war on science and research, which threatens local research …

latintimes (2025-04-01). Operatives Arrested At Jalisco Cartel Training Center Begin Facing Criminal Charges. latintimes.com The small rural community has been at the forefront of the conversation in Mexico after a group of volunteers found burnt human remains hidden underground while inspecting the property…

Veronica Riccobene (2025-04-01). Florida Is Going Medieval On Labor Law. levernews.com

Tom Riese (2025-04-01). Pa. Senate passes bills to alert ICE of crimes, restrict bail options for some defendants. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The Pennsylvania Senate on Monday passed two Republican-backed bills focused on crime — one that would reduce the amount of discretion local judges have on bail decisions, and another that requires prosecutors to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. | The measures now move to the Democratic-controlled House, where they can expect tough sledding — though they received support from some Senate Democrats, including Nick Pisciottano from the…

Ed Rampell (2025-04-01). Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival: Theatre review. peoplesworld.org For almost a third of a century, the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has annually thrust about 700 multi-culti women—who have often been overlooked by a Caucasian, patriarchal, male-dominated entertainment industry—into the forefront to be honored for their work and to perform one-woman shows on the live stage. This year, the 32nd LAWTF's champagne …

Sophie Cadran, Oren Roberts (2025-04-01). Now they're targeting labor: Union farmworker Alredo 'Lelo' Juarez Zeferino seized by ICE. peoplesworld.org FERNDALE, Wash.—At 7: 21 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, a prominent immigration activist, Alfredo Juarez Zeferino, known by the community as "Lelo," was arrested in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, while driving his partner to her workplace. Lelo is a volunteer organizer with Community to Community, or C2C, a local food justice organization …

Gabisile (2025-04-01). North West traditional horse racing gives the economy a leg up. sanews.gov.za North West traditional horse racing gives the economy a leg up | The inaugural Lobelo la Dipitsi Traditional Horse Racing event, held at Bloomtech Lodge in Vryburg at the weekend, celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the North West province while also stimulating local economic growth. | According to the North West Provincial Government (NWPG), Lobelo la Dipitsi represents a significant milestone in the province's initiative to use traditional sports for economic development. | The race attracted an influx of visitors from across the province and neighbouring countries such as Botswana and Namibia, boosting t…

_____ (2025-04-01). CPJ, partners urge Congress to protect USAGM-affiliated journalists from deportation. cpj.org The Committee to Protect Journalists joined PEN America and other partner organizations in a joint letter Tuesday urging Congress to take immediate action to protect journalists affiliated with the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) outlets — such as Voice of America, Radio Free Asia, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — from the risk of…

A A (2025-04-01). La mejor respuesta a los aranceles estadounidenses es que los países en desarrollo vendan deuda estadounidense. strategic-culture.su

A a (2025-04-01). No Brasil, a direita pró CIA tem convencido mais do que a esquerda pró CIA. strategic-culture.su

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Especial para Mundo Popular (2025-04-01). Trump firma una orden ejecutiva ilegal para desmantelar el Departamento de Educación. peoplesworld.org Trump firma una orden ejecutiva ilegal para desmantelar el Departamento de Educación Qué se verá afectado: Más de 86 millones de dólares de subvenciones del Título 1 180.000 puestos de profesores 26 millones de estudiantes de comunidades desfavorecidas de todo el país øQué está haciendo Caucus Hispano del Congreso al respecto? "La educación ha servido …

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