(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-11). Israeli military kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say
An Israeli airstrike has hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in central Gaza early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics say.
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). Israel bombed an Iranian Synagogue on Passover: Has it become a Danger to Jews and Non-Jews Alike? juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A synagogue is bombed in the middle of Passover. This would be, prima facie, an antisemitic act. Few would argue otherwise—unless, of course, the bombing was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Many people conflate Jews with Israelis, and Judaism with Zionism. They cannot imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. | The synagogue in question is in Tehran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Jews have lived in Iran for over two millennia and are no less Iranian than Muslims, Christia…
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). Report: Iran still has thousands of missiles, launchers in underground sites, U.S. intelligence says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
(2026-04-11). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-11). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-11). Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
(2026-04-11). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-11). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-11). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-11). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-11). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-11). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-11). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Matt Ridley thinks the Climate Parrot is almost dead. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-10). Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire. scmp.com In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible" aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbours. | Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Netanyahu later stressed that there was no ceasefire between them. In a video statement, he said Israel will keep…
(2026-04-10). 'High risk': US VP Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, after the White House announced he would be leading the US delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on April 8, 2026….
(2026-04-10). US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace. scmp.com The Gulf's six Arab monarchies, battered by Iranian drones and missiles because of a war they never wanted, are watching with trepidation to see what Pakistan-hosted US-Iran negotiations will yield for their collective future. | After China and Russia vetoed the Gulf Cooperation Council's bid to attain UN Security Council approval for "defensive" measures to force open the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, analysts say the GCC states have little sway over what is about to transpire in…
(2026-04-10). Islamabad on high alert as Pakistan hosts crucial US-Iran talks amid Middle East ceasefire. ptcnews.tv US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, global attention has shifted to Islamabad, which is set to host high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran starting April 11.The Pakistani capital has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key areas, particularly the heavily guarded Red Zone, have been sealed off with strict movement restrictions. The zone, which houses Parliament, diplomatic missions, major government offices and luxury hotels is now accessible only to authorised personnel.Security forces have intensified patrols across t…
(2026-04-10). Iran's Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan (Updated). twz.com 
The list of contested issues that the U.S. and Iran will have to come to some form of agreement on is long and complex.
(2026-04-10). Are US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan doomed to fail? responsiblestatecraft.org On Saturday, Iranian and American negotiators will
(2026-04-10). Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, will hold talks if U.S. accepts state media says. haaretz.com Iranian officials say Lebanon cease-fire and release of frozen assets must precede U.S. talks, urge Washington to halt Israeli strikes and honor commitments. Earlier on Friday, Trump told The New York Post that the U.S. is 'loading up the ships with the best ammunition'…
(2026-04-10). US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Friday pressed Iran to meet US demands, as Vice-President J.D. Vance travelled to Pakistan to lead high-stakes negotiations seen as a key effort to end the more than month-long Middle East conflict. | The talks between the US and Iran, taking place during the agreed two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, are expected to begin on Saturday morning in the Pakistani capital, Islamabad.
(2026-04-10). Zionists pressure Pakistan MP to delete social media post criticising Israel. thecanary.co 
A social media post from Pakistan's defence minister criticising Israel's genocidal violence on Lebanon amid ceasefire negotiations has been removed following pressure from Zionists. Khawaja Asif called Israel a "curse for humanity" for killing innocent civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. He also implied Israel was sabotaging the "peace talks". Pakistani Minister Quietly Scrubs Post […] | By
(2010-04-26). Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users, including PML-N supporters, were sharing a video across social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows Pakistani fighter jets escorting an Iranian delegation to Islamabad for talks. However, the video is old and shows Pakistani jets greeting the plane of Saudi Arabia's crown prince during his visit on February 17, 2019. | Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, which quickly spiralled into a wider regional c…
(2026-04-10). 'No offensive role' for Australia as clock ticks towards first US-Iran talks since war. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance will travel to Islamabad for the first round of talks on Saturday morning local time with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. | The US Secret Service has already arrived in the Pakistani capital to make security arrangements ahead of his visit, which marks the most significant face-to-face, high-level US—Iran contact since 1979.
(2026-04-10). Fear, anxiety grip Iranians ahead of US talks: 'I'm scared of war starting again'. scmp.com Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of scepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy "a whole civilisation". | Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into…
(2026-04-10). US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance has boarded Air Force Two en route to Islamabad, according to the White House. | Vance, who will lead the US delegation in talks with Iran in the Pakistani capital on Saturday, struck an upbeat tone on the prospects. | "We're looking forward to negotiation. I think it's going to be positive," he told reporters before boarding on Friday morning (US Eastern Time).
(2026-04-10). Democrats push War Powers Resolution, but are they actually pro-peace? peoplesworld.org 
Senate Democrats are moving—again—to force a vote on a War Powers Resolution that would require congressional authorization before President Donald Trump can continue or expand his war against Iran. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared this week, "Congress must reassert its authority, especially at this dangerous moment. No president, Democrat or Republican, should take this country …
(2026-04-10). Back from the brink in Iran? Not while Palestine, Lebanon burn. newarab.com 
Many in the Middle East and the world want to believe that we are on the brink of peace, but it is worth reminding ourselves why we find ourselves here in the first place. | In simple terms, we are here because the United States and Israel still subscribe to the claim that the only language their adversaries understand is force. | Despite their own history of warfare proving otherwise, they keep repeating the same violent approach, expecting different results. That, as the saying goes, is the definition of insanity. | The United States has not always followed this path. Between the Second World War and the Vietna…
(2026-04-10). Cleveland: 'No war on Iran! workers.org 
No Kings protest, Cleveland, March 28, 2026. Antiwar activists gathered in Cleveland's Market Square Park on April 4 to say "No war on Iran!" Rally speakers represented Cleveland Peace Action, Clevelanders United Against War, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia and Workers World . . . |
(2026-04-10). US-Israeli war on Iran is intensifying all of global capitalism's problems. therealnews.com 
This article was originally published by On February 28, the U.S. and Israel expanded their joint genocidal war on Gaza onto Iran as well as Lebanon. After weeks of assassinations and bombing, President Donald Trump agreed to a ceasefire on April 7. This war of aggression by…
(2026-04-10). Israeli army shoots, kills 9-year-old girl in her Gaza classroom. electronicintifada.net Settlers killed a youth and attacked and kidnapped Palestinian children in a series of rampages.
(2026-04-10). Headlines for April 10, 2026. democracynow.org Death Toll from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack on Lebanon Tops 300, Iran Warns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Could Destroy Ceasefire Deal and Diplomacy with U.S., House GOP Blocks Democratic Effort to Force Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution, Israel Approves 34 Settler Outposts Amid Continuing Settler Violence in Occupied West Bank, 9-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Shot Dead in Front of Classmates in Gaza's Beit Lahia, Federal Court Blasts Pentagon for Ignoring Prior Order to Restore Reporters' Access, Federal Judge Postpones Cancellation of Protected Status for Ethiopian Immigrants, U.N.
(2026-04-10). Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, Sexual Predator Associations and Legacy Twists. counterpunch.org 
Malcolm X was far more deeply involved with a sexual predator—his superior, Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI)—than Noam Chomsky was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. However, Malcolm X's association with Muhammad has had virtually no effect on Malcolm's legacy, which has skyrocketed among the general public since his death.
(2026-04-10). Melania Trump Calls for Epstein Victims to Testify: Congressional Hearings Ahead. devdiscourse.com U.S. Representative James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, announced his agreement with First Lady Melania Trump's call for congressional hearings to allow victims of Jeffrey Epstein to testify. He confirmed on Friday that hearings are in the works.
(2026-04-10). Trump, Hegseth and the Language of War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
He's out of ideas, a mind running on empty. Increasingly, he is also short of reason, zapped by geopolitical addling and meddling. Now that US President Donald J. Trump has reached an uneasy understanding with Teheran that a two-week ceasefire should apply to the warring parties (Israel, as usual, has its own elastic interpretation as it continues attacking Lebanon),
(2026-04-10). Venezuela's National Assembly Appoints Larry Devoe as Attorney General Eglée González Lobato as Ombudsperson. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process highlighted the stark contrast between the Bolivarian parliamentary…
(2026-04-10). Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela's capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
(2026-04-10). Oil, Power, and Profit: Is a US-Iran Joint Tax Even Possible? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran shift from open confrontation to cautious dialogue, an unusual and provocative idea has surfaced: can both countries jointly impose a tax on the Strait of Hormuz? At a time when global energy markets remain fragile after the 2026 Iran conflict, this concept has sparked debate among policymakers, …
(2026-04-10). Hormuz is not a chokepoint the US can bomb or sanction away. thecanary.co 
The US has been begging and pleading with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to nations attacking them. As the Canary has already noted, the strait is open to nations who are not bombing Iran. Evidently, the US is finally facing robust opposition to its previously unchecked hegemony. Traditionally, the imperialist settler state of […] | By
(2026-04-10). Iran's drones, the Strait of Hormuz and the new world order. workers.org 
On April 8, the people of Iran celebrated. And as Iran's government announced, their military will keep its finger on the trigger. This implies not a moment of trust of U.S. imperialism, which violates every agreement it makes. Iranians celebrate ceasefire in Tehran, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire based on . . . |
(2026-04-10). US scared to strike? Trump lashes out as Iran ignores demands, slowly dribbles tankers through Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Trump is publicly fuming as Iran keeps a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz during a fragile ceasefire, with just six ships crossing on April 9. While he insists on "victory" and attacks critics, traffic remains thin and pressure builds on Netanyahu to wind down the Lebanon front.
(2026-04-10). Israel regrets breaking ceasefire? Panic in largest city Tel Aviv, Hezbollah launches deepest attack. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah has fired its deepest missile yet at Ashdod, setting off late‚Äënight sirens in Tel Aviv and across Israel just days into Trump's "ceasefire." With interceptions sending fragments toward central Israel, Iran re‚Äëclosing the Strait of Hormuz and mixed signals over whether Lebanon is in the truce, Netanyahu faces shrinking options.
(2026-04-10). Are ships able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz yet. newarab.com 
Shipping through the Writing on Truth Social, the US president said Iran was doing a "very poor job, dishonourable some would say" in allowing shipments through the vital route, adding to his earlier warni…
(2026-04-10). International support grows for Iran. workers.org 
The U.S. and Israeli aggressor regimes seem to believe their attack on Iran will isolate the Islamic Republic. On the contrary, the determination of the Iranians to fight back has won support throughout the West Asia region and throughout the world. Russia and China are two of the more powerful . . . |
(2026-04-10). USA's most important nuclear attack bomber jets lose stealth shield amid Iran war? Big claim by… hindustantimes.com China's Jingan Technology claims its AI-driven "Jingqi" platform tracked U.S. B-2 Spirit aircraft during strikes on Iran, intercepting radio signals despite strict stealth protocols. The firm says it reconstructed flight paths and timelines during Operation Epic Fury, though detection occurred mainly during the return phase. The claim, supported by unverified "audio proof," has sparked debate over whether stealth airpower is becoming more visible through signal intelligence and AI data fusion. Analysts caution it reflects evolving intelligence methods, not a proven failure of U.S. air dominance or stealth technol…
(2026-04-10). Analysis: How to assess America's 40 days of war against Iran. longwarjournal.org US and Israeli forces conducted an impressive campaign that significantly degraded Iran's primary elements of military power. The operation did not, however, destroy these capabilities outright or eliminate Iran's ability to project meaningful power outside of its borders.
(2026-04-10). Democracy Now! 2026-04-10 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 10, 2026; "10 Minutes of Terror": Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack; Will the U.S. and Europe Break Up? Trump Says He May Pull Out of NATO as Iran War Criticism Mounts; Ahead of Hungary Election, JD Vance Campaigns with Orbán in Show of Support for Far Right in Europe | Headlines for April 10, 2026; "10 Minutes of Terror": Lebanon Death Toll Tops 300 from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack; Will the U.S. and Europe Break Up? Trump Says He May Pull Out of NATO as Iran War Criticism Mounts; Ahead of Hungary…
(2026-04-10). US-Iran Wobbly Ceasefire Wobbles Down. ummid.com With no side caring for the other side's core demands the proposed two-week ceasefire in the Israel—US war against Iran, which started just a day before, appears to be on the verge of collapse.
(2026-04-10). After US-Israeli war on Iran: Can the Gulf still trust Washington? juancole.com
(2026-04-10). Counting down the minutes to the next Iran war, Netanyahu turns his attention to disarming democracy. haaretz.com The government's efforts to make Israel an authoritarian state bordering on a dictatorship haven't ceased for a moment ‚ñ The High Court's decision to let Ben-Gvir remain in his position will have a domino effect ‚ñ The shady deal letting a Netanyahu crony light a torch on Independence Day eve…
(2026-04-10). Will the Iranian delegation meet with Americans in Islamabad after the Lebanon massacre? thealtworld.com How did Hezbollah's rapid missile response surprise Israel and America? | These massacres committed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon yesterday, which resulted in the martyrdom of 254 people and the injury of 1,165 others, the vast majority of whom were innocent civilians, and just hours after the decision to suspend hostilities between Iran and America for two weeks, mediated by Pakistan's Prime Minister, Mr Shahbaz Sharif, reaffirm three main points: | • The first: The US accepted this truce not to achieve a genuine cessation of the aggression it is waging with Israel against Iran but rather to…
(2026-04-10). Experts dispute the 150-person Habima Square protest cap. haaretz.com A former Home Front Command officer estimated that about 5,000 people could reach the lower levels of the garage within 10 minutes — the typical early warning time for incoming threats. 'The 150-person limit is a joke,' a former city engineer said…
(2026-04-10). The U.S.-Israeli War On Mental Health In Iran: What Will happen After The Shaky Ceasefire? scheerpost.com The trauma of war coupled with genocidal and demeaning rhetoric from U.S. leadership could lead to lasting mental health and social concerns for Iranians, experts say Kourosh Ziabari Prism A shaky ceasefire after 39 days of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appears to be on the verge of collapse with Tel Aviv refusing to halt its heavy bombardment …
(2026-04-10). Wizz Air, Bluebird Airlines announce flights to Israel in April amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com Hungarian airline Wizz Air, which throughout the war with Iran had been trying to gain currency with Israeli passengers and operated flights from Egypt, will operate flights to Tel Aviv on April 25. Bluebird Airways will operate daily flights to Athens starting April 12…
(2026-04-10). Detroit autoworkers denounce US-Israeli war on Iran: "This is for Big Oil" wsws.org Reporters from the World Socialist Web Site spoke to workers as they passed through the factory gates, shortly after reports emerged that the US government is moving toward automatic registration for a potential military draft.
(2026-04-10). Redefinition of the Persian Gulf Geopolitics from Iran's Perspective. unitedworldint.com From Integration of Threat to Differentiation of Strategies By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran With the beginning of the US and Israeli attack on Iran, we are also witnessing changes in Iran's view toward the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf …
(2026-04-10). Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, as US media demands renewed onslaught against Iran. wsws.org Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in the town of al-Abbassieh in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as the bombardment of the country entered its second day since the proclamation of a US-Iran ceasefire.
(2026-04-10). Pakistan's Ceasefire Diplomacy Deserves Recognition. thinktank.pk In moments of war, the real measure of a state is not how loudly it speaks, but how effectively it acts to save lives. Pakistan's role in helping secure the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, amid a wider regional war involving Israel, deserves recognition precisely for that reason. This was not diplomacy …
(2026-04-10). Syria focuses on diplomacy amid Iran war. longwarjournal.org Syria has sought to position itself as a diplomatic actor amid the regional conflict with Iran, maintaining relative stability while several neighboring states faced significant missile and drone attacks. Damascus has intensified high-level engagements with Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine, highlighting efforts to rebuild international ties following the fall of the Bashar al Assad regime.
(2026-04-10). Mapping the attacks on the Gulf since the US-Iran ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). UAW issues statement of phony support for Mexican tire workers shot on picket line. wsws.org The UAW's "support" for Mexican tire workers promotes appeals to Trump's Labor Department and the Mexican government and ruling class while pitting US autoworkers against their Mexican class brothers.
(2026-04-10). 'Shameful': $4,049 of average US taxpayer's bill last year went to war and weaponry. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on A new analysis released Thursday estimates that the average American taxpayer shelled out over $4,000 to the federal government last year "for
(2026-04-10). Chinese firms in Hungary face a post-election reckoning — no matter who wins. scmp.com Travellers stepping out of the railway station at Hungary's second-biggest city, Debrecen, are immediately greeted by a banner hanging over the street that reads "No battery, no deal", "Debrecen belongs to Hungarians" and "Chinese, go home". | Targeting a mega-factory set up by Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), it also calls for a protest on Saturday, on the eve of Sunday's general election in the central European nation.
(2026-04-10). New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill orders NJ Transit to improve the rider experience. What can realistically happen, and when? 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? NJ Transit has until early May to deliver a plan to improve the rider experience under an The order mandates cleaner stations and bus stops, greater accessibility to NJ Transit-owned properties, and improved public safety. The order also directs the agency to improve the digital exp…
(2026-04-10). Hezbollah rocket attack damages 1,500-year-old Israeli church. aljazeera.com Hezbollah fired a barrage of rockets at northern Israel, damaging a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church in Nahariya.
(2026-04-10). FO Talks: Nepal's Political Earthquake as Gen Z Elevates a Rapper to Power. fairobserver.com [Editor's note: This interview was conducted on March 13, prior to Nepali Prime Minister Balen Shah's inauguration on March 27, 2026.] Rohan Khattar Singh, Fair Observer's Video Producer & Social Media Manager, speaks with Kuber Chalise, a journalist for Nepal Khabar, about the election that has upended Nepal's political order. At the center of the…
(2026-04-10). If Kushner Was Smart, He'd Invest in Rope: Israel's Lynching Law for Palestinians Law. counterpunch.org 
That there exist dozens of laws designed to protect and to benefit Israeli Jews to the exclusion of all other non-Jewish citizens is beyond debate; indeed it's very much settled by the literal verse of its numerous supremacist statutes and regulations. To find tens of thousands of Palestinian political prisoners disappeared through a military "justice" system that detains them indefinitely … with children, the elderly and those in between sitting uncharged, unprosecuted, unconvicted, unsentenced, and battered and bruised, has long been the norm blinked by the Israeli civil society and its courts. Yet, with the…
(2026-04-10). From connectivity to heartfelt bonds, China-ASEAN stories rise from everyday life. ecns.cn From the rapid expansion of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor to the growing momentum of the China—Thailand Railway; from the 350 km/h Jakarta—Bandung High-Speed Railway to the steady progress of Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link, China and ASEAN are breaking down geographic barriers through stronger connectivity and deepening ties between their peoples. | Each transport corridor and border crossing tells vivid, down-to-earth stories of cross-border lives. Through youthful exchanges and genuine connection, the friendship between China and ASEAN continues to flourish across mountains and seas…
(2026-04-10). Japan's new long-range missiles put US-China on collision course. responsiblestatecraft.org In the lead-up to the most consequential U.S.-China summit in years, Japan's deployment of new long-range missiles is provoking China and raising the risk that the U.S. will get pulled into a cycle of escalation in East Asia.On March 31, Japan
(2026-04-10). WFP warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due Israeli war. newarab.com 
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group A fragile two-day-old ceasefire has halted the campaign of
(2026-04-10). The Brave New War Machine: How a Clique of Unhinged Techno-Optimists Is Putting Humanity at Risk. fairobserver.com "I love the idea of getting a drone and having light fentanyl-laced urine spraying on analysts that tried to screw us," said Alex Karp, CEO of the emerging military tech firm Palantir. Far from an offhand outburst, his statement reflects a broader ethos taking hold in Silicon Valley's military-tech sector, one that treats coercion as…
(2026-04-10). N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction. sanews.gov.za N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction | All lanes in both directions on the N3 near the Harrismith North Interchange have been reopened on Friday to traffic, after an earlier multiple-truck obstruction. | Motorists are, however, advised to expect ongoing congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is cleared. | N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) Chief Operating Officer Thania Dhoogra has urged road users to approach the area with caution. | "Please remain patient and drive with extra caution until the current traffic backlog has been cleared and mobility is fully restored," Dhoogra said.
(2026-04-10). SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is proposing a $2.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin purchasing roughly 250 new hybrid buses, add taller turnstiles at subway stations and invest in its aging infrastructure, among other things. | Service cuts not on the table: | SEPTA is requesting a one-time transfer of capital funds to its operating budget following an emergency approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will keep full service levels going through…
(2026-04-10). Milwaukee, April 12, 2026: Rally For Justice! Free Salah Sarsour! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-10). YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Popular video-sharing platform YouTube recently sparked backlash after rolling out unskippable 90-second ads for TV users, making it impossible to enjoy content properly. According to Adwave, 150 million Americans watch YouTube on TV monthly, as more people ditch cable for greater convenience and fewer ads. However, Google's video platform has begun rolling out 90-second unskippable ads, leaving non-premium subscribers "speechless," according to a post on Reddit.YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV: YouTube has begun rolling out 90 second unskippable ads to t…
(2026-04-10). Zorbas Trio on Musical Inspirations and Song City. mediasanctuary.org Zorbas Trio is comprised of three siblings: Callista, Demetra, and John Zorbas. This Saratoga, NY group ranges in genres from jazz, rock, alternative, and classical. They spoke with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper about how they developed their sound and making music as a family ahead of their performance at Song City.
(2026-04-10). and envoys in Washington hold call ahead of next negotiations. haaretz.com The preliminary conversation comes ahead of expected peace talks between Israel and Lebanon that are set to take place at the U.S. State Department in Washington next Tuesday. A diplomatic source familiar with the matter said Israel has agreed to cease attacks in Beirut…
(2026-04-10). Turkish independent union leader Ba≈üaran Aksu arrested. wsws.org Ba≈üaran Aksu, who has played a leading role in workers' struggles emerging in opposition to union bureaucracies, has been a target of both companies and the state for some time. It follows the unlawful arrest of independent union leader Mehmet Tàºrkmen last month.
(2026-04-10). Prince Harry sued by African charity he set up to honour Princess Diana. scmp.com A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in Africa to honour his late mother, Princess Diana, has sued him for defamation after he stepped down as a patron last year. | Sentebale, which supports young people living with HIV in Botswana and Lesotho, filed suit last month in London's High Court, according to court records reviewed Friday. | Online filings show Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer, a trustee at the charity, are being sued for either libel or slander. No documents were available.
(2026-04-10). May Day planning revs up, with organizers looking ahead to midterm elections. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—With mass rallies nationwide growing by the day and enthusiasm rising, activists and planners for May Day 2026 are already distributing tool kits, giving advice, and urging people nationwide to join the pledge: "No work! No school! No shopping!" Organizers hope to bring much of the economy to a halt. But while the activists pumped …
(2026-04-10). The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment of North Sea is Ideology Masquerading as Science. wattsupwiththat.com From Tilak's Substack Tilak Doshi The Financial Times reported on Good Friday that "more than 65 leading UK scientists" had signed an open letter, published as a Google Doc, urging the Government to abandon…
(2026-04-10). The Age of the Gilded Apple. counterpunch.org 
Half a century is plenty of time for an Apple to stay fresh, or to rot. The New York Times's Kalley Huang ("For Employee No. 8, Many Changes in Apple's 50-Year History," April 2) traces the evolution of Apple Inc. from a "scrappy start-up that assembled computers by hand" — and whose organic name was
(2026-04-10). top court orders police to allow Tel Aviv protests despite IDF gathering limit. haaretz.com The ruling, which followed a hearing on petitions to lift wartime restrictions, sets minimum attendance of 150 protestors in Haifa and 1,000 in Tel Aviv, overriding the IDF's Home Front Command caps ahead of Saturday evening anti-gov't rallies…
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). Sunderland football fans launch petition to ban Nigel Farage from the club. thecanary.co 
Supporters of Sunderland AFC have launched a petition to keep Nigel Farage away from the football club. Farage and Reform are predatory in working-class cities like Sunderland The Reform UK leader was in Sunderland last month to launch the party's local election campaign. For the first time all of Sunderland's 75 council seats will be up […] | By
(2026-04-10). UK campaign backs Abu Sittah as GMC moves to overturn acquittal. newarab.com 
Supporters of Palestine in Britain have launched a campaign to defend British-Palestinian plastic surgeon Ghassan Abu Sittah, amid concerns that the The Medical Practitioners Tribunal had cleared
(2026-04-10). Turkey's CHP pressure as Istanbul mayor trial drags on. newarab.com 
The corruption trial of Jailed since March last year, Pro…
(2026-04-10). Can a 'community with a shared future' prevail over zero-sum rivalry? scmp.com With the coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump back on schedule for May, the two leaders present two starkly different paths for the world: one defined by a "community with a shared future" and the other driven by unpredictable impulses of rivalry and division. | While Trump postponed the April summit to engage Xi without the distractions of the war he launched on Iran, a swift resolution before their meeting does not seem likely — despite the newly…
(2026-04-10). Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate. portside.org Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance To Do the Right Thing on Climate |
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Why is Hungary's election so important on the international stage? aljazeera.com Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
(2026-04-10). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack. aljazeera.com Police said the suspect targeted Altman's San Francisco residence before dawn and fled the scene on foot.
(2026-04-10). China stands with Cuba: Beijing calls on the U.S. to heed the voice of justice. radiohc.cu The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated its firm support for Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, and called on the United States to heed the voice of justice and the international community. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China took note of the recent visit by US lawmakers to the island, who opposed Washington's hostile policy toward the Caribbean nation. | The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate end to all sanctions and the blockade against Cuba, while reiterating Beijing's willingness to work with the international community…
(2026-04-10). China issues measures to prevent dengue fever import amid global surge. ecns.cn China's customs authority issued new measures on Thursday to prevent the import of dengue fever, requiring health declarations and stricter quarantine checks for travelers and goods from outbreak areas.
(2026-04-10). Trump's Wreckage of Social Security and Medicare. portside.org Trump's Wreckage of Social Security and Medicare |
(2026-04-10). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-10). How organizers are addressing sexual violence in movement spaces. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2026-04-10). Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise's Never Ending Overhaul. twz.com 
The USS Boise has been stuck in limbo for more than a third of its career, and was still years and billions of dollars away from returning to service.
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). An appeal from Sr. Editor Joe Sims: People's World needs your help. peoplesworld.org 
TO: Readers of People's World FROM: Senior Editor Joe Sims I hope this finds you well! I'm writing today encouraged by the huge turnout at the recent No Kings 3 demonstrations, what they represented in the fight against MAGA, and the organizing for May Day that they helped spark. Were you able to attend? I'm glad …
(2026-04-10). The Liquidation of a Lebanon: Political Folly and the Suicide of the State at the Negotiating Table. thecanary.co 
In the realm of international relations, negotiation is traditionally regarded as the art of extracting the possible from the impossible. However, in the political lexicon of the current Lebanese administration, this process has devolved into a demonstrable act of political folly — a reckless gambit that transcends mere incompetence to border on a deliberate conspiracy […] | By
(2026-04-10). Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit China from April 14 to 17. ecns.cn At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.
(2026-04-10). Hamas delegation to hold Cairo talks with Board of Peace envoy. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Trump tariff refund tool will go live on April 20, US Customs says. scmp.com Importers seeking tariff refunds will be able to begin filing their requests on April 20, US Customs and Border Protection said on Friday. | In the first phase, the CBP's Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries tool, called CAPE, will process paperwork for certain straightforward and recent import entries — leaving more complex refund scenarios for later.
(2026-04-10). Unite announces 24-hour strike action at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities. thecanary.co 
Unite the union have announced that 1,000 workers will stage a 24-hour walkout at Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier universities. The industrial action will take place on 10 April 2026, as a demonstration against the universities' imposed real-terms pay cut. Most of Unite's staff in Glasgow, Strathclyde and Edinburgh Napier are employed in non-academic roles, […] | By
(2026-04-10). Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds, Damage Vital Bridge. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A picture taken on April 9, 2026 shows the aftermath of the previous day's Israeli airstrike that struck Qasmieh bridge, located on a main highway linking villages in the Tyre district of Lebanon with others farther north. | © 2026 Kawnat HAJU / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — More than 100 Israeli strikes across Lebanon on April 8, 2026, including in densely populated neighborhoods in Beirut, killed over 300 people and damaged the last main bridge linking southern Lebanon with the rest of the country, Human Rights Watch said today. Israeli strikes making bridge crossings…
(2026-04-10). Vocational schools new front in China's strategy to support businesses' global expansion. scmp.com In classrooms and training centres across China, a growing number of students from Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond are learning not just the Chinese language, but how the country's factories operate, how supply chains are managed and how products are marketed and sold across borders. | Hebei Software Institute, in the northern city of Baoding, has been at the forefront of the push. The vocational college said it had established multiple overseas-oriented programmes in recent years, particularly…
(2026-04-10). Would Michael Jackson Have Survived in the Era? fairobserver.com Non omnia quae mortua sunt, mortua manent — not all that is dead remains dead. Michael Jackson died in 2009, steeped in debt. But he certainly didn't remain dead; a reinvigorated Jackson was restored to life. His record sales spiked, a movie deal was done and, within a year, Jackson made $275 million — more…
(2026-04-10). Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
(2026-04-10). Private Equity Gets the Green Light to Raid Workers' Retirement Accounts. counterpunch.org 
For more than a decade, private equity has been on a quest to gain access to the nearly $14 trillion of hard-earned money in workers' defined contribution retirement accounts, two-thirds in 401(k) plans. On March 30, the Trump administration handed private equity, private credit, crypto, and the full array of alternative investments the keys to
(2026-04-10). Israeli settlers repeatedly try to sacrifice animals at al-Aqsa. newarab.com 
According to the Palestinian Authority's
(2026-04-10). Australian university chiefs back Labor's corporate agenda while pleading for funding relief. wsws.org Universities Australia vows to work even more closely with the Albanese government as it enforces its Universities Accord regime.
(2026-04-10). Why this union paramedic treats an epidemic of inequality. nationofchange.org Union members harness the power of collective action to move all ahead. We lift each other up and draw strength from one another.
(2026-04-10). UAE hands Bahrain financial lifeline as Iran war shocks economy. newarab.com 
The UAE has stepped in to provide financial support to The two countries on Wednesday signed a currency swap agreement that will see the Emirati central bank provide up to 20 billion Emirati dirhams ($5.4 billion) to Bahrain over the next five years in exchange for Bahraini dinars. | The arrangement will provide vital foreign currency liquidity to Bahrain, which h…
(2026-04-10). How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Electricity rates are high and expected to keep rising. PECO just asked state regulators to increase rates by 12.5%. A recent settlement by PPL Electric would increase rates by almost 5% this summer if approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
(2026-04-10). Sources: Shin Bet chief does not view Jewish attacks on Palestinians as terror. haaretz.com According to security officials, David Zini has deprioritized the Shin Bet division responsible for tackling right-wing extremism – and even refers to such as incidents as 'cases of friction' between Israeli settlers and Palestinians…
(2026-04-10). NYT's Excuses for Lack of Reporters in Iran Don't Add Up. fair.org 
The New York Times posted this image in response to a tweet by attorney/journalist Dimitri Lascaris ( A New York Times spokesperson issued a statement on X (
(2026-04-10). Starmer visits Gulf states amid fracturing "special relationship" with US. wsws.org Foreign policy precepts that have determined the actions of UK governments for decades are being torn apart.
(2026-04-10). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-10). Artemis II Astronauts' Historic Return: A Step Toward Mars. devdiscourse.com The Artemis II mission marked the first crewed lunar voyage in over half a century, as astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen headed back to Earth. Their journey aimed to pave the way for eventual Mars exploration.
(2026-04-10). The Gallows Law: Israel moves toward executing Palestinian children. peoplesworld.org 
According to Israel's new death penalty law, Palestinian children, like adults, could, in practice, find themselves facing the gallows. This might take some by surprise, or even be dismissed as an exaggeration. Sadly, it is neither. The death penalty law, passed by Israel's Knesset on March 30, mandates capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of carrying …
(2026-04-10). Dialectics, Iran And The Long Durée Of Anticolonial Revolution. popularresistance.org Dialectical and historical materialism cannot be understated as critically important in understanding the "war on Iran". The framework is indispensable for moving beyond the phenomena of geopolitics (sanctions, military posturing, diplomatic tensions) to grasp the essential phenomena: the structural contradictions of imperialism in its current, neocolonial phase. By examining the nation-state as an enclosure, the process of primitive accumulation, and the dialectic between the dictatorship of capital and the dictatorship of the proletariat, we can see the war on Iran not as a discrete conflict between nation-stat…
(2026-04-10). Pentagon violating court order on press access. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Trades Union Congress offers Iran war partnership with Starmer government. wsws.org Just as they did during the pandemic, the Britain's trade union apparatus is preparing to suppress strikes, enforce wage restraint and collaborate in austerity under the guise of "protecting the economy".
(2026-04-10). Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader. geo.tv 
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang , Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026. — ReutersTaiwan opposition leader in China for 'peace' mission.Cheng meets China's Xi at…
(2026-04-10). What Greenland Can Teach Us About the Earth's Past and Future. whyy.org On this episode, we go beyond the political discourse on Greenland to take a look at its importance to the world of science — and what researchers are learning about and from the world's biggest, and iciest, island. We hear about the mystery of a vanished Viking settlement, the riches buried beneath layers of ice, and why Greenland matters to the future of climate change research. | An iceberg near Upernavik, Greenland. (Neil Shea)…
(2026-04-10). Artemis II astronauts return home from record-breaking moon mission. scmp.com The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's ‚Å atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | Nasa's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off the Southern California coast shortly after 5pm, concluding a mission that took the astronauts deeper into space than anyone had flown before.
(2026-04-10). Why Don't Chinese Students Integrate More? fairobserver.com Today, if you open up Reddit and happen to be interested in higher education and international students, you will almost certainly come across the typical question: Why don't Chinese students integrate more? When you start browsing the answers, many attribute this to language barriers, as Chinese students have few opportunities to speak English when they…
(2026-04-10). A Mount Airy train station and former chapel will join Philly's historic register — and be repurposed. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Two very different properties in Northwest Philadelphia have been designated as historic. | The Philadelphia Historical Commission unanimously approved the nominations on Friday. | The
(2026-04-10). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-10). INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson Special Guest for Ray SCOTT RITTER ! thealtworld.com INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson & Special Guest for Ray — SCOTT RITTER !
(2026-04-10). The Hydrogen Highway Ends in a Traffic Jam. wattsupwiththat.com Is there fuel available—and how long will it take to get it?>
(2026-04-10). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-10). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-10). Next-Gen Energy: KINETIC7 Develops On-Demand Hydrogen Fuel Technology. thinktank.pk 
Deep-tech innovator KINETIC7 has announced a major global breakthrough in clean energy, unveiling a hydrogen-on-demand (HOD) solution designed to deliver carbon-free fuel for cooking and heating. Founded by Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Rick Parish, the company has spent six years developing a proprietary technology that produces hydrogen gas instantly from water—without storage—offering a safer and …
(2026-04-10). Cyclone Vaianu: First impacts could be felt Saturday amid severe NZ warnings. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on New Zealand. Coromandel and parts of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the worst-affected, though no part of the North Island will escape unscathed, forecasters warn. A state of emergency has been declared for…
(2026-04-10). SA committed to resetting diplomatic relations with US. sanews.gov.za SA committed to resetting diplomatic relations with US | While trade relations between South Africa and the United States face several challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is committed to rebuilding political and diplomatic relations with the US. | Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce South Africa Annual General Meeting on Thursday, the President said he has been engaging the new US Ambassador to South Africa, Ambassador Bozell, on efforts to repair the strained diplomatic relations. | "Yesterday, I had the pleasure of receiving the credentials of the new US Ambassador to South Afric…
(2026-04-10). King Charles Explains to Aussie Flood Victims They Should have Done More about Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As Australia wakes up to the Iran War reality we still need fossil fuel, King Charles chooses now to push his climate obsession.
(2026-04-10). Energy prices may take 'months' to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts. aljazeera.com There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
(2026-04-10). 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling Ends in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry. ummid.com 2026 Assembly Elections: Polling ended Thursday April 09, 2026 in the 3 of the 5 Indian States with Puducherry registering a voting percentage of 89.87% followed by Assam 84.42% and Kerala 78.21%…
(2026-04-10). The Carbon Bureaucracy Nobody Voted For. wattsupwiththat.com By Aiden Buzzetti Most Americans have never heard of the International Organization for Standardization. That is exactly how its architects prefer it. While Washington debates energy policy in public, a…
(2010-04-26). Sindh announces early closure of markets, malls under austerity measures. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government announced new operating hours for markets, restaurants, and wedding halls on Friday under austerity measures aimed at coping with the fuel crisis amid tensions in the Middle East, according to a notification issued by the home department. | Earlier this week, the federal government decided to close markets and shopping malls across Punjab, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Balochistan, Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), and Azad Jammu and Kashmir by 8pm. | The decision was made during a key review meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, which focused on energy-saving st…
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Startups break new ground at CIIE. ecns.cn In 2023, the "Moonwalkers" smart-powered shoes saw strong success in overseas markets following their launch, but had yet to enter China. It wasn't until their debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2024 that the shoes-often dubbed the "Wind Fire Wheels"-began to gain widespread recognition in the Chinese market.
(2026-04-10). Anti War Action Network Calls For National Day Of Action On Tax Day. scheerpost.com By Fight Back! News Say NO to Trump's war on Iran! The Anti War Action Network (AWAN) called for a national day of action on Tax Day, April 15, to protest Trump's costly war on Iran. President Trump has asked Congress to authorize an additional $200 billion for his war on Iran while at the same …
(2026-04-10). Cuba is elected to United Nations NGO Committee. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Cuba's election to the United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for the term beginning in 2027. | On the social media platform X, the island's foreign minister noted that the Caribbean nation was elected by acclamation to the Committee, which belongs to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and will serve as a member from 2027 to 2030. | This election result, Bruno Rodríguez emphasized, recognizes Cuba's record in promoting the participation of genuine non-governmental organizations from all regions in t…
(2026-04-10). Education in Palestine 'continues against all odds', says university coordinator. thecanary.co 
"In Palestine, as a student, you don't live a normal life," Sundos Hammad, coordinator of the Right to Education (R2E) campaign at Birzeit University in the occupied West Bank, told the Canary. You go to university not knowing if there will be a raid of your campus, if you will be arrested or harassed at the […] | By
(2026-04-10). Tyson Fury Set for Knockout Return at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. devdiscourse.com Tyson Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, appeared lighter at the latest weigh-in for his upcoming fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury, who weighed in at 267.9 pounds, has been training intensively for this match after a period away from the ring.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE: Empowering health care for more people. ecns.cn From its debut at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) to becoming a regular participant, the CIIE has meant far more to Novartis than simply a product showcase.
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Netanyahu seeks Lebanon talks under fire, as strikes continue despite ceasefire push. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the normalization of relations, even as Israeli airstrikes continued across the country.Netanyahu said the proposed talks should begin as soon as possible and welcomed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's recent call for disarming non-state armed groups in Beirut, describing it as a constructive step.The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to scale back its military campaign to preserve momentum behind the…
(2026-04-10). Conservation in Colombia Leaves Locals Behind. nacla.org 
As the government moves to establish a coast guard station in Gorgona Island, local communities claim they have been left out of the process.
(2026-04-10). Trump unveils plan for triumphal arch in Washington: eagles, lions, lots of gold. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's plans for a new triumphal arch in the capital, unveiled on Friday, include a towering winged figure with a Lady Liberty-like torch and crown, flanked by two eagles and guarded by four lions — all gilded. | The 12-page plan released by the US Commission on Fine Arts shows the arch will stand 250 feet tall (76.2 metres) from its base to the tip of the winged figure's torch, with "One Nation Under God" and "Liberty and Justice for All" inscribed in gold atop either side of…
(2026-04-10). Greens accuse Lambeth Labour of choosing politics over people in nursery shambles. thecanary.co 
Lambeth council announced consultations on the potential closures of Effra, Triangle and Maytree nurseries in January. There had been no prior consultation with the nursery leadership, staff or parents. Then in March, the Labour-run council announced it was withdrawing the consultations. It said this was due to new government proposals changing the "national policy and […] | By
(2026-04-10). Weaponising sexual violence under Israel's death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Global bets surge ahead of US-Iran dialogue. geo.tv 
(2026-04-10). Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this week, North Korea
(2026-04-10). War on Iran disrupts efforts to save the Asiatic cheetah, world's rarest big cat. mronline.org 
Before the war began in February 2026, there was some rare good news for Iran's imperiled Asiatic cheetahs.
(2026-04-10). Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security. sanews.gov.za Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security | Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. | The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto. | "This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa's ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. | "The plant, which spans approximately 347 hectares, is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean e…
(2026-04-10). Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and human rights lawyer, Thailand, December 2025. | © 2025 Private | (Bangkok) — Thai authorities should urgently, thoroughly, and impartially investigate the assassination attempt on Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and prominent human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 20, 2026, at about 1 a.m., gunmen in a pickup truck opened fire with M-16 assault rifles at Kamonsak's minivan as he was arriving at his house in Narathiwat province's Bacho district. Kamonsak was not hit, but his assistant a…
(2026-04-10). As Mexico enacts universal healthcare, advocate says insurers' 'stranglehold' is moving US in 'opposite direction'. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal
(2026-04-10). Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China. ecns.cn Sri Lanka has repatriated 125 telecom fraud suspects to China after joint operations targeting cross-border scams, authorities said.
(2026-04-10). Israeli occupation soldiers and settlers terrorise al Mughayyir resident daily. thecanary.co 
Maher Rizq Abdullah Naasan lives in the village of al Mughayyir, north east of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. His home is in the south of the village, only 100 metres from his sizable plot of land. Two kilometres away in the al Khaleel valley is a newly established illegal settler grazing outpost and, unfortunately […] | By
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). TotalEnergies says Saudi refinery offline after strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Far-right Alberta premier announces anti-immigrant referendum. wsws.org Evoking the fascist anti-immigrant demagogy of the Trump administration, far-right Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a provincial referendum for next fall with the aim of whipping up animosity to immigrants and providing "popular" sanction for stripping them of rights.
(2026-04-10). Before Hezbollah: The Leftist Resistance Israel Crushed in Lebanon. thealtworld.com As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict. | But that story erases decades of history. | Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggle led by Palestinian fighters, Lebanese leftists, and marginalized communities resisting Israeli aggression and internal neglect. | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with scholar Nate George about: | THE ORIGINS OF RESISTANCE IN SOUTH LEBANON | THE ROLE OF THE LEBANESE LEFT AND THE PLO | HOW ISRAEL, THE US, AND REGIONAL POWERS CRUSHED THAT MOVEMENT…
(2026-04-10). America Is Losing the World—and It Doesn't Know How to Stop. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The so-called ceasefire is already cracking—and anyone paying attention knows why. In this wide-ranging and unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson pulls back the curtain on a geopolitical order that is not stabilizing, but unraveling. The war with Iran isn't ending—it's mutating. NATO isn't adapting—it's collapsing. And the United States, rather than …
(2026-04-10). Waning world order: Ethics in the age of great power politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-10). SF Democrat Scott Bill SB 1065 Threatens Lives & Health & Safety. indybay.org San Francisco Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener who is running for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress has introduced a bill that that threatens the health and safety of apprentices. He also supported Newsom's budget bill that cut $16 million from Cal-OSHA. There are less than 200 Cal-Osha inspectors for 18 million workers.
(2026-04-10). Tidbits-Apr 9-Reader Comments: Everything on Hold for Two Weeks-Time To Protest, Call on Congress: No More War With Iran: After 8 Million in the Streets — What Comes Next?; Abuse and Exploitation in the Restaurant Industry; May Day Rally, March NYC. portside.org Tidbits-Apr 9-Reader Comments: Everything on Hold for Two Weeks-Time To Protest, Call on Congress: No More War With Iran: After 8 Million in the Streets — What Comes Next?; Abuse and Exploitation in the Restaurant Industry; May Day Rally, March NYC |
(2026-04-10). Toni Morrison Exhibit at UAlbany. mediasanctuary.org On Friday, February 13th, an exhibit was unveiled in honor of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning African American writer, editor, and professor, Toni Morrison. Paul Grondahl, the Opalka Endowed Director at the NYS Writers Institute at UAlbany, joins us to discuss Morrison's time at UAlbany and her legacy. Lennox Apudo reports.
(2026-04-10). Trump Administration Wants to Make It More Difficult to Evade a Military Draft. theintercept.com 
The Selective Service System, the government agency that keeps a list of draft-eligible American men, will begin automatically registering names later this year, abandoning a decades-old process in which young men self-registered. | "This has been in the works for quite a while," a U.S. government official told The Intercept, noting that the Selective Service System — which is separate from the Defense Department — had been pressing Congress to revamp the registration process. The official referenced "sliding numbers" of men registering on their own and the potential of war with a near-peer power l…
(2026-04-10). Mystery Launcher Appears On U.S. Navy Destroyer. twz.com 
A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for
(2026-04-10). Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president. aljazeera.com Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano ratifica vínculos con Rusia en encuentro con vicecanciller Ryabkov. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo un encuentro con el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, Serguey Ryabkov, quien llegó a La Habana para asistir a la reunión Intercancillerías. | En sus palabras iniciales del encuentro realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución, el jefe de Estado expresó: Es un placer recibirlo en Cuba. Aprovechamos esta ocasión para enviarle un abrazo a nuestro querido amigo, el Presidente Vladimir Putin". | Igualmente, agradeció en nombre del Partido, el Gobierno y el pueblo cubanos…
(2026-04-10). Presidente Díaz-Canel denuncia impacto del bloqueo energético de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este jueves que el bloqueo energético de Estados Unidos constituye un castigo colectivo que asfixia a la isla, vulnera derechos humanos y mantiene a 96 mil personas esperando cirugías. | En un mensaje enviado a la II Conferencia Internacional contra Medidas Coercitivas que sesiona en Ginebra, el mandatario explicó que la reciente llegada de un buque petrolero ruso con 100 mil toneladas de combustible se convirtió en un hecho extraordinario debido a la amenaza estadounidense de sancionar a…
(2026-04-10). Trump afirma que el estrecho de Ormuz será abierto. radiohc.cu El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump reiteró este viernes que el estrecho de Ormuz ´se abrirá automáticamente ª, sin detallar cómo se garantizará la reanudación del tránsito de barcos ni a partir de cuándo. | ´Se abrirá automáticamente. […] El estrecho se abrirá. Si nos fuéramos, el estrecho se abriría; de lo contrario, [en Irán] no ganarían dinero. Así que el estrecho se abrirá ª, sostuvo el mandatario al ser preguntado por la prensa sobre el tema. | Aseguró que Washington garantizó que Irán no tuviera ´un arma nuclear ª y aseveró que su país abriría ´el estrech…
(2026-04-10). World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators against the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw take part in a protest called "No ICE in my Cup!", in Washington, December 5, 2025. | © Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images | (New York) — World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away.All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or produced plans that ignore or fail to adequately address r…
(2026-04-10). Cuba denuncia en foro regional impacto del bloqueo estadounidense. radiohc.cu Cuba denunció en un foro regional en México las violaciones al Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH) por Estados Unidos y el impacto del bloqueo en las TIC (Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación). | La embajada cubana en la capital mexicana difundió en una nota de prensa que el director de Organismos Internacionales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del país antillano, Alejandro González, participó en la consulta regional sobre las TIC y el DIH, convocada por el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja y México. | El encuentro se realizó en el marco de la Iniciativa Global para impulsar el DIH. | Go…
(2026-04-10). Cuban Martinez Saves his Third Game in Japanese baseball. radiohc.cu Havana, April 10 (RHC) — Cuban Raidel Martinez today recorded his third save in the young Japanese baseball season, securing the Yomiuri Giants' 3-2 victory over the Yakult Swallows. | The lanky pitcher from Pinar del Río, in western Cuba, pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out one batter to secure the Giants' sixth win in eleven games. The Giants play in the Central League of the Japanese professional baseball league. | Martínez, who had his best season in 2015 with a career-high 46 saves—also a record for a closer in the Central League—has amassed 215 saves since his debut in 2018 with…
(2026-04-10). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-10). Trump, il Divoratore di Mondi. strategic-culture.su Quello che è successo la mattina dell'8 aprile è un vero miracolo. O forse no. | Segue nostro Follia-via-terra | "Questa notte un'intera civiltà verrà spazzata via." — Donald J. Trump su Truth Social, 7 Aprile 2026 | L'articolo potrebbe fermarsi qui, ma il senso di dovere che ci spinge a raccontare i fatti del mondo, ci impone di descrivere dettagliatamente lo scenario che sta per presentarsi. | Laddove Donald Trump, Presidente degl…
(2026-04-10). Il colpo delle 6:50 — Chi sapeva, cinque minuti prima di Trump? strategic-culture.su La domanda è: quante volte puà≤ un uomo fabbricare il panico, vendere il sollievo, e chiamare tutto questo "negoziato"? | Segue nostro Ore 6: 50 del mattino, ora di New York. Il premarket è un deserto. Liquidità sottile, volumi rarefatti, quella quiete piatta che precede l'apertura di Wall Street e in cui anche un ordine modesto puà≤ muovere i prezzi. Nessun dato macro in uscita, nessuna headline dai mercati asiatici — che anz…
(2026-04-10). Real Madrid hand Barcelona huge La Liga title chance after draw with Girona. aljazeera.com Real Madrid draw means Barcelona can move nine points clear at the top of La Liga if they beat Espanyol on Saturday.