(2026-04-14). Pakistan proposes fresh round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: report. geo.tv 
Security personnel check vehicles at a checkpoint near Serena Hotel following USand Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — ReutersPakistan continues mediation as US and Iran explore options for renewed talks.Fresh negotiations likely before ceasefire expiry; venue yet to…
(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
(2026-04-14). US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks. newarab.com 
After a sleepless and at times tense night in The weekend meeting to resolve the
(2026-04-14). IRGC's plan to break Trump's naval blockade scares US military after 1 month of 'failed' ops? | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran's maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic…
(2026-04-14). Iranian politician to UWI: Iran entered negotiations with the upper hand; the U.S. must separate its national interests from the interests of the Zionist regime. unitedworldint.com Interview with Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian presidential office and former spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After 40 days of all-out war and reaching a ceasefire position, we witnessed inconclusive negotiations between the Iranian and American sides in Islamabad, …
(2026-04-14). Lebanon wants partnership. Israel wants it to be a tool against Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is tactical achievements — not strategic gains…
(2026-04-14). How Many People Have the US and Israel Killed in Iran? juancole.com ( The world must use this pause in the war to push for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, but we must also start to assess the true human cost of the war—something the US is always reluctant to do in its wa…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-14). Cuba remembers Hugo Chávez's historic rescue after 2002 coup. radiohc.cu Cubans and Venezuelans commemorated the historic return of Commander Hugo Chávez to power after the failed coup that led to his kidnapping in 2002. | At the Casa del Alba Cultural Center in Havana, those present recalled the rescue of the Bolivarian leader, which allowed for the restoration of constitutional order in the nation and the continuation of the revolutionary process that began three years earlier. | According to Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, the immediate popular reaction and that of loyal military forces was not accidental, but rather the result of a process of raising awareness pro…
(2026-04-14). Will Trump's Blockade of Hormuz spark Conflict with China? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — For the Trump administration to announce a blockade on shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is very much like the person sitting on a tall tree branch and sawing on the part of the branch between the tree and that individual. | If the point is to reopen the Gulf to shipping, US Navy threats to civilian commercial vessels are not going to help. Ships have to be worried now about both the Iranian and the US, both of them notoriously trigger-happy. | If the US Navy establishes some sort of protocol with the tankers such that it will allow vessels to transit that do not berth at Iran…
(2026-04-14). Pakistan betrays Trump? Debuts new trade Corridor as US plans to choke Iran ports with blockade. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions and a proposed U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran, Pakistan has unveiled a new trade corridor linking Gwadar to Central Asia via Iranian territory. The move, positioned as an economic boost, comes even as Islamabad plays mediator between Tehran and Washington—raising questions about a strategic balancing act. With shipments already moving toward Uzbekistan, the corridor signals deeper regional connectivity while potentially undercutting U.S. pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-04-14). Double blockade on Strait of Hormuz may again set Gulf ablaze. haaretz.com Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table – from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ‚ñ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ‚ñ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through appointments, Netanyahu descends again into cheapen the Holocaust…
hawaiitribune-herald.com (2026-04-14). Were stuck with an unchecked mad king until JanuaryAmid all the alarming and unhinged comments of the president of the United States in recent days threatening Iran with genocide ' remarks beyond even the usual cray-cray blather from Donald Trump ' it was a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday that really put the madness in the White House in perspective. | | "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Karoline Leavitt said.
(2026-04-14). Trump threatens to strike Iranian ship close to U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. military will "eliminate" any Iranian ship if it comes close to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). ASEAN backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
(2026-04-14). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-14). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-14). After 'Hitler taunt', Turkey launches all-out strike on Netanyahu: 'Ankara is their new enemy…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Turkey and Israel are rapidly escalating as Ankara issues sharp warnings against Benjamin Netanyahu amid the broader Iran conflict. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking a "new enemy" after Iran, hinting that Turkey could be next in line. The rhetoric marks a serious strain within the wider Western alliance framework, with a NATO member openly criticising Israel's actions and cautioning against further regional escalation.
(2026-04-14). Israeli reservist killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-14). Bangladesh's Energy Crisis worsens as US-Israeli War on Iran Drags on. juancole.com
(2026-04-14). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-14). UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-14). Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump's post depicts him in white robe with hand on man's head.Some supporters criticise image, which was later…
(2026-04-14). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). Trump And Netanyahu: twin autocrats leading the war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—mirror images of arrogance and deceit—have subverted democratic norms in pursuit of personal power.
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said would help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. | It would also likely mean Carney, who took office with no political experience and has earned global praise for his efforts to band middle-power nations together, would not have to worry about an election for years.
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). Spanish airline Iberia will suspend direct flights to Cuba in June. radiohc.cu The Spanish airline has announced that it will cease operating the Madrid-Havana route in June "due to the situation the country has been experiencing for several months, which has significantly impacted demand." The company plans to resume the connection in November, "conditions permitting." | During April, Iberia will maintain three weekly flights, reducing to two in May, before the suspension. While the measure is in effect, passengers can travel via Panama thanks to the codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. The offices in Havana will remain open to serve customers. | The airline noted that its operations ha…
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-14). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-14). Australia: Fair Work Commission orders partial end to punitive "junior rates" wsws.org While workers aged 18—21 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors will eventually receive full adult wages, the ruling still allows junior rates as low as 40 percent for younger workers.
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). Peru: Far right to dominate runoff for ninth president in a decade. wsws.org Peru's elections, marked by disenfranchisement and the collapse of all establishment parties, are set to deliver a far-right-dominated runoff amid a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-04-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Healthcare workers across Bolivia to protest lack of medications and medical equipment while 2,200 Nova Scotia long term care aids walked out after months of government stonewalling.
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-14). How many Israelis does it take to kill 300 Lebanese in 10 minutes? haaretz.com A single wave of strikes is planned, approved, justified and normalized by far more than those in uniform. The bombs fall in minutes — the system behind them is decades in the making…
(2026-04-14). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-14). California Supreme Court freezes Riverside ballot seizure as warrants reveal reliance on fascist election deniers. wsws.org California's high court intervened to stop Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot seizure after warrants revealed the probe relied on debunked election denial claims and false quotes generated from Artificial Intelligence.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-14). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). Cuban Workers' Federation announces activities for May Day in resistance. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) has presented the details of its program of activities for International Workers' Day, which Cuba will celebrate amid the imperialist policies that seek to suffocate the Cuban people in order to destroy the Revolution. | The announcement of the activities was made by Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the organizing committee of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), who was accompanied by the other members of the committee and the secretaries of the National Unions that make up the organization. | Under the central slogan "The Homeland Defends Itsel…
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns. aljazeera.com Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
(2026-04-14). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-14). top court rules IDF must allow women to apply to all combat roles. haaretz.com The justices further ruled that the IDF must allow women to be drafted into armored corps, special forces, infantry and frontline combat units by November of this year…
(2026-04-14). vaunted Mossad is next in line for a worrying process of Netanyahu-ization. haaretz.com Within the security establishment, the new Mossad chief has been compared to his Shin Bet counterpart — just without a kippah. His involvement in the Ori Elmakayes affair suggests a warped set of values. When someone like that heads an organization that operates in the shadows, what nefarious use might be made of its resources?
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-14). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-14). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). 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…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-14). Nobel laureate Mo Yan says short videos inspired new book. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan has announced a new book, his first in six years, saying the idea was inspired by short videos.
(2026-04-14). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-14). The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle. commondreams.org 
Whew. It's been a time: "Open the ____in' Strait," "A whole civilization will die," puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick "ceasefire" and "peace talks" imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each other bloody for fun and profit. Then he depicted himself as Jesus, with a hotel on the moon. Breaking: "The president has lost his mind."It's a historic given that the final act of any narcissist is inevitably a descent into psychosis. Thus are we now witne…
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-14). Iran war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says. newarab.com 
Higher oil prices caused by the National Bank of
(2026-04-14). Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens. ecns.cn The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens' night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). IMF meets as war brings greater global economic and financial disruption. wsws.org Setting the stage for this week's discussions and reports, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva made clear there would be a downward shift in global growth even in the event of an end to the war.
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
(2026-04-14). IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-14). Cave Discovery Reveals Today's Desert Climates Were Recently Far Warmer, Wetter, Teeming With Life. wattsupwiththat.com Fuerteventura, one of the eight major Canary Islands, was not the "desert in the ocean" it is today throughout the Early to Middle Holocene.
(2026-04-14). 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……
(2026-04-14). 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…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-14). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-14). New York rally by Sanders, Mamdani and union officials covers up US war drive against Iran. wsws.org Beneath rhetoric about "union density," Sunday's New York rally served to police opposition to war, inequality and dictatorship within the framework of the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). United Auto Workers rally in Three Rivers, Michigan aims to contain growing anger as American Axle workers face looming contract expiration. wsws.org As a May 31 contract deadline approaches for 1,000 American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan UAW President Fain spoke at a "kickoff" rally aimed to channel anger over declining living standards behind the union apparatus and the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Kremlin declares Memorial an "extremist" organization, shuts down data base of victims of the Great Terror. wsws.org The assault on Memorial is a blow against the ability of workers and youth the world over to come to grips with the crimes of Stalinism.
(2026-04-14). Bixonimania: How AI Turned a Joke Diagnosis into "Peer‚ÄëReviewed" Medicine. wattsupwiththat.com When a joke diagnosis morphs into "peer-reviewed" research, it is clear that the crisis in scientific credibility is no longer confined to sloppy research or corrupted journals but now extends into the algorithms that many people are now relying on for answers to serious health issues.
(2026-04-14). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-14). Putin unfazed as 'pro-Russian' Orban loses Hungary elections, eyes deeper cracks in European Union. hindustantimes.com Russia is signaling that Viktor Orban's election defeat in Hungary is not necessarily a setback for Moscow, with senior officials arguing the result could deepen pressure and fragmentation inside the European Union. After Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party won and Orban conceded after 16 years in power, Putin aide Kirill Dmitriev suggested the vote would "accelerate the collapse of the EU," while senior Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev said an "ideal storm" now awaits Europe over Ukraine funding, energy costs, and rising pressure to boost military spending.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-14). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). UN says world ignoring repeated atrocities in Sudan. newarab.com 
A The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and The co…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-14). ILWU 6 Bio-RadILWU 6 Bio Rad Workers Fight For Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm. indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio Rad workers are fighting for a living wages.
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). Highlights of Inner Mongolia FTZ in 90 seconds. 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, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
(2026-04-14). Roberto Morales Ojeda calls for defending the homeland this May Day. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is present! On May 1st, we defend the Homeland." | The leader stressed that the call to action under the slogan "The Homeland is Defended" constitutes a firm response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, and the recent executive order that imposes an energy embargo. | Morales Ojeda recalled that after more than 65 years of aggression, there is no threat capable o…
(2026-04-14). Unitree's humanoid robot reaches 10 m/s in test run. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). Craig McLachlan under siege: not guilty but still under attack by the feminist mob. onlineopinion.com.au Craig McLachlan was cleared in court, yet remains blacklisted in public life. What does 'not guilty' mean in modern Australia?
(2026-04-14). Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his now deleted social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus Christ, contending that it was meant to portray him as "a doctor" after right-wing figures continued a recent trend of pushing back on the president's recent comments. | "Well, it wasn't a depiction. It was me, I did post it. And I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross," Trump said during an impromptu event at the White House. "There was a Red Cross worker…
(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-14). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). 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
(2026-04-14). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-14). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Papa León XIV rechazó declaraciones de Trump y reafirmó llamado a la paz. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV respondió este lunes a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en su contra, y enfatizó que no le teme a su gobierno, y seguirá proclamando su mensaje de paz. | En el avión que lo condujo a Argelia, para iniciar un viaje apostólico por países africanos que incluye visitas a ese país, así como a Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, el sumo pontífice expresó: Demasiadas personas sufren hoy, demasiadas personas inocentes han muerto, y creo que alguien debe alzar la voz y decir que hay una mejor manera". | A preguntas de los periodistas que lo acompañan en ese viaje, en re…
(2026-04-14). Combaten incendio forestal en la provincia más occidental de Cuba. radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de la occidental provincia cubana de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. | Según información ofrecida a Radio Guamá por Nery López Puentes, jefe de la Defensa Civil en ese territorio, alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas, así como trabajadores de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Silvícola Santa Lucía, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroforestal. | Decenas de hombres deben incorporarse próximam…
(2026-04-14). Cuba agradece apoyo de diputados en estado mexicano de Tabasco. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Cuba en México agradeció este lunes a diputados del sureño estado de Tabasco el llamado a favor de la ayuda material a la isla, asediada por el bloqueo estadounidense, y la condena a las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | La LXV Legislatura del Congreso de la entidad federativa aprobó el punto de acuerdo número 002, en el cual exhortan "respetuosamente al Gobierno de México a continuar brindando apoyo solidario al pueblo de Cuba, mediante el envío de asistencia humanitaria". | También a través de "la promoción de acuerdos de cooperación energética, en apego a la política exterior mexicana de respe…
(2026-04-14). Cuba lamenta fallecidos en Haití por estampida. radiohc.cu Cuba lamenta este lunes las pérdidas de vidas humanas en Haití a causa de la estampida que ocurrió el pasado sábado en el norte de ese vecino país. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , expresó en su cuenta en X sus condolencias por las decenas de fallecidos (25), además de unos 30 lesionados. | El canciller hizo extensivo su pésame a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas. | Sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de
(2026-04-14). Dirigente partidista cubano convoca a defender la Patria este Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, destacó en su perfil de Facebook que ´ °Cuba dice presente!, El 1ro de Mayo defendemos la Patria ª. | El dirigente subrayó que la convocatoria bajo la consigna ´La Patria Se Defiende ª constituye respuesta firme frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, y la reciente orden ejecutiva que impone un cerco energético. | Morales Ojeda recordó que tras más de 65 años de agresiones, no existe amenaza capaz de dobleg…
(2026-04-14). Presidente de Cuba felicita a sus homólogos de Djibutí e Irak. radiohc.cu
(2026-04-14). Italian Solidarity Association sends new container of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Italian solidarity association La Villetta per Cuba has prepared a container with medicines and essential supplies, which will soon depart for the island, intended to alleviate the consequences of the United States blockade. | This Monday morning, members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, led by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, supported this noble initiative to help their country, a new shipment that joins those regularly sent for the past three decades by this organization, headed by Luciano Iacovino. | Iacovino thanked the various entities and the Italian people in general for their support of his gro…
(2026-04-13). China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears. scmp.com China's reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, risks driving prices higher and disrupting global mining and fertiliser supply chains that have few readily available alternatives. | Beijing had indicated it would halt shipments of sulphuric acid from May, according to reports from Acuity Commodities and Bloomberg, though no official announcement has been made. Economists said food security sat…
(2026-04-13). US begins blockade of Iranian ports amid fragile ceasefire, Tehran threatens retaliation. scmp.com The United States began a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday after US-Iran peace talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to support the fragile ceasefire and…
(2026-04-13). Democracy Now! 2026-04-13 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 13, 2026; Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf; Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longtime Far-Right Leader Suffers Landslide Loss; Trump Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Student Activists Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi; Automatic Draft Registration Would Expand U.S. Surveillance State: Antiwar Activist | Headlines for April 13, 2026; Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf; Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longti…
(2026-04-13). Trump's Hormuz blockade may target China along with Iran. scmp.com The US announced a blockade against ships calling at Iranian ports, ramping up pressure on the Middle East nation after marathon peace talks over the weekend ended without a deal. | Action was due to start Monday at 10am New York time (10pm Hong Kong), according to US Central Command. Vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports won't be affected, it said. President Donald Trump had earlier said that the blockade would cover all ships using the vital waterway.
(2026-04-13). US moves to block Iranian ports as Tehran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf hubs. scmp.com The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign…
(2026-04-13). Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the US and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. | US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. | US Central Command said US forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian po…
(2026-04-13). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.
(2026-04-13). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.
(2026-04-13). U.S., Iran fail to reach a deal after talks in Pakistan. ecns.cn The United States and Iran have failed to reach any agreement after 21 hours of talks that concluded on Sunday in Pakistan, putting a fragile two-week ceasefire at grave risk as the six-week-old conflict, which has killed thousands and sent global oil prices soaring, hangs in the balance.
(2026-04-13). Iran accuses US of derailing Islamabad talks after near agreement. tribune.com.pk 
Iran accused the United States early Monday of derailing talks in Islamabad after the two sides had come close to reaching an agreement. "We engaged with the US in good faith to end the war," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a statement. | He said the parties had been "just inches away" from an "Islamabad MoU" before encountering "maximalism, shifting goalposts and a blockade" from the US side. "Good will begets good will. Enmity begets enmity," Araghchi added. | In intensive talks at highest level in 47 years, Iran engaged with U.S in good faith to end war. | But when just inches away from "Isl…
(2026-04-13). US-EU tensions erupt over Iran war as France holds back-channel talks with China. wsws.org Trump's denunciations of the Macron government reveal the irreconcilable conflicts between the major imperialist powers underlying US imperialism's war of aggression against Iran.
(2026-04-13). Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv Trump orders naval blockade: The US Central Command has said it will start blocking ships at Iranian ports from April 13 at 10 a.m. ET. The blockade will apply equally to ships from all countries ente | Trump orders naval blockade: US to block maritime traffic to Iranian ports as peace talks collapse in Islamabad…
(2026-04-13). Why Vance couldn't stop the Trump train wreck an Iranian perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
IRNA News Agency When news reports first indicated that US Vice-President JD Vance was going to lead the Americans in the negotiations with Iran, the country the US and Israel are waging a foolish war against, there was a sense that someone even as young him may have recognised the train wreck that Donald Trump…
(2026-04-13). Iran executed at least 1,639 in 2025, more hangings feared: NGOs. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025 and now risks hanging more in the wake of the war against the US and Israel, two NGOs said Monday, urging the West to put capital punishment "at the heart" of any negotiations with Tehran. | The number of executions represented an increase of 68 percent on the 975 people Iran put to death in 2024, and also included 48 women, Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Paris-based Together Against the Death Penalty (ECPM) said in their joint annual report. | If the Islamic republic "survives the current crisis, there is a serious risk that executions will be…
(2026-04-13). Israel kills three people in Gaza following new ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike killed Medics said the strike had hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip. | At Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, the bodies of those killed lay on the ground in white sh…
(2026-04-13). UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank. aljazeera.com Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
(2026-04-13). Israel's restriction of aid into Gaza leads to critical shortages in bread, baby formula, and water. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's continued restriction of aid into Gaza has cut bread production by half as hospitals run out of baby formula and water supplies run low. Doctors warn that surging malnutrition cases among children may irreversibly harm an entire generation.
(2026-04-13). Global Sumud Flotilla heads from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route — making this their largest mission so far, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli security forces illegally intercepted and detained…
(2026-04-13). Michigan Coalition Against Genocide Continues Weekly Gatherings and Vigils. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe, April 13, 2026 Since 2023, amid the United States-backed Israeli mass displacement and slaughter against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, the Michigan Coalition Against Genocide has been working to raise awareness about the situation in West Asia. Every week on saturdays at the Eastern Market in Detroit and …
(2026-04-13). Award-winning Israeli actress declines Independence Day honor after Gaza war petition controversy. haaretz.com Hana Laszlo informed organizers she has withdrawn from the traditional Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony over criticism of a petition she signed in August that some said accused Israeli soldiers of committing war crimes in Gaza…
(2026-04-13). Headlines for April 13, 2026. democracynow.org President Trump Announces Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Israeli Strike Kills Infant Girl During Her Father's Funeral in Lebanon, At Least Seven Palestinians Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza, Police Arrest Over 500 Palestine Action Activists in London, President Trump Slams Pope Leo as Too Liberal and "Weak on Crime", Trump Admin Fires Immigration Judges Who Dismissed Cases Against Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, Hungarian Far-Right Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Concedes Defeat in Parliamentary Election, Amnesty International: Nigerian Airstrikes Kill Over 100 Civilian…
(2026-04-13). Will Orban's defeat in Hungary lead to EU sanctions on Israel. newarab.com 
This has raised fresh questions about whether the bloc could now move toward sanctions given Israel's continued attacks and violations of international law in Gaza and Lebanon. | Orban's relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went beyond routine diplomacy. | Netanyahu openly aligned himself with t…
(2026-04-13). Activistas europeos impulsan nueva flotilla humanitaria hacia Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Global Sumud Flotilla se prepara para zarpar rumbo a la Franja de Gaza, en lo que sus organizadores describen como la mayor iniciativa marítima internacional para desafiar el bloqueo impuesto al territorio palestino. La acción pretende llevar ayuda humanitaria a la población gazatí y visibilizar la crisis que enfrenta ese territorio…
(2026-04-13). Judge drops Trump's US$10 billion Epstein report lawsuit against WSJ, Murdoch. scmp.com A federal judge dismissed US President Donald Trump's US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.
(2026-04-13). "First task is to defend international institutions as vigorously as possible" unitedworldint.com Speech of Donald Ramotar, former president of Guyana, at the forum "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!". …
(2026-04-13). Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out. scmp.com A federal judge dismissed US President Donald Trump's US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious, but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.
(2026-04-13). Olga àÅlvarez: There Is No 'Absolute Absence' of President Maduro; Venezuela Can Intensify Its Assets Defense. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( àÅlvarez shared these remarks during an interview on the program A Pulso, broadcast Friday night on the state-owned channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). | According to àÅlvarez, the argument of an alleged absolute absence is an ill-intentioned in…
(2026-04-13). US deploys warships to Strait of Hormuz, announces Iran blockade. wsws.org U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that American warships will begin blockading all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday at 10: 00 a.m. Eastern Time.
(2026-04-13). UN urges 'all parties' to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz. aljazeera.com UN Secretary-General is calling on 'all parties' to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-13). Romania approves US military surge for war against Iran amid deepening domestic crisis. wsws.org Romania is playing an increasingly central role in the war offensives of US imperialism in the Middle East and of NATO against Russia in Ukraine.
(2026-04-13). Almost all Russian staff pulled from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant. newarab.com 
Russia has withdrawn almost all its staff from Iran's sole nuclear power plant, built and operated with help from Moscow, the head of Russia's atomic energy agency said Monday. | "We began the final rotation at the Bushehr station," Alexei Likhachev said, adding that 108 people were evacuated while just 20 – top managers and those responsible for equipment safety – remained at the station. | Russia began evacuating its staff from the plant due to the threat of airstrikes amid the Moscow has warned that attacks near the plant ri…
(2026-04-13). Israeli MK mocks Trump over Iran war handling, then deletes posts. haaretz.com MK Tzvika Foghel addressed the U.S. president on X in Hebrew: 'Donald, you've [turned out to be] a duck,' a remark he deleted several hours later.
(2026-04-13). Israelis oppose Iran truce, divided over whether to respect it. newarab.com 
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect the two-week truce or resume attacks on Iran, according to a poll from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. | The poll was the first national survey of Israelis conducted after the U.S. and Iran agreed last week to a ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, the survey's authors said. The ceasefire has halted U.S. and Isr…
(2026-04-13). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-13). Chained to wars, Israelis know what to do when they are over. haaretz.com Most Israelis don't support the cease-fire with Iran. But a deeper look at opinion polls paints a more complex picture of a country that is unsure of the war's achievements and is increasingly disillusioned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2026-04-13). Geopolitical tensions may bolster Hong Kong office demand as Gulf capital looks east. scmp.com Hong Kong's reputation as a safe haven could be reinforced by the geopolitical shock waves from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, potentially supporting demand for premium office space in its core business districts, according to analysts. | While the city was not insulated from global uncertainty, it could benefit over the medium term as Gulf investors reassessed geographic diversification and sought stable financial hubs, said Jack Tong, director of research and consultancy at Savills Hong…
(2026-04-13). SEP/IYSSE public meeting in Sri Lanka:‚ÄÜStop the US—Israel War Against Iran! wsws.org The meeting in Hatton on April 26 will discuss the real aims of US imperialism, the complicity of Sri Lanka's ruling elite in the widening war, and the socialist strategy that must be adopted to fight against war.
(2026-04-13). Israel seeks to cast Türkiye as 'new enemy' after Iran war, says Turkish FM. geo.tv 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with Qatar´s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha, March 19, 2026. — AFP Israel "cannot live without an enemy": Hakan Fidan.Fidan says move…
(2026-04-13). The War in Iran as International Terrorism. fpif.org A couple of wars ago, when I gave readings from my book Now, welcome to Operation Epic Fu…
(2026-04-13). Trump Says Jesus Photo Shows Him as Red Cross Doctor — a Group Bombed in His War. truthout.org After Donald Trump faced a deluge of criticism for posting an AI-generated photo that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ, the U.S. president backtracked on Monday, dubiously claimed that the photo actually showed him as a doctor with the Red Cross — a humanitarian group that has been relentlessly attacked amid Trump's war on Iran. On Sunday night, Trump posted a tirade against Pope Leo… |
(2026-04-13). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. truthout.org As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked in response to Trump's war on Iran, one of the most unpopular in U.S. history. The United States has carried out the war through intense attacks… |
(2026-04-13). Botswana signs energy and mineral exploration deals with Oman. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-13). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-13). Police officer martyred, four injured in attack on polio team in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-13). Register to vote using online platforms now. sanews.gov.za Register to vote using online platforms now | South Africans do not have to wait for the upcoming voter registration weekend to confirm their status on the voters' roll ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. | The Electoral Commission has encouraged citizens to use its online platform to check and update their details. | While the first voter registration weekend is scheduled for 20 – 21 June, the Commission said voters can already verify and update their registration details online, including their residential address, to ensure they are correctly assigned to a voting station and able to participate witho…
(2026-04-13). Benin's Wadagni wins presidential election with landslide 94% of votes. aljazeera.com The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.
(2026-04-13). Hungary: New Government Needs to Restore Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tisza supporters celebrate after Peter Magyar's victory speech in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. | © 2026 Sipa via AP Images | (Budapest, April 14, 2026) — Hungary's incoming government should take immediate steps to restore fundamental rights, dismantle abusive laws and institutions, and strengthen democratic institutions, after years of backsliding, Human Rights Watch said today.The incoming government should in its first weeks in office demonstrate a clear commitment to restore for fundamental rights and reinstate democratic safeguards, including by upholding Hungary's…
(2026-04-13). Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary. aljazeera.com In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
(2026-04-13). ICE Detention Center Contractors Host a Hotbed of Legal Problems, Regulatory Violations and Deadly Conditions. commondreams.org The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has contracted with two troubled companies to build and operate a massive new billion-dollar ICE detention center in Texas. One company, Acquisition Logistics LLC, fired by DHS last month, was never registered to operate in Texas, and the new company, Amentum Services Inc. has a history of health and safety, and other violations of federal law according to a
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Happer, Lindzen, Koonin Letter to the Federal Judicial Center. wattsupwiththat.com Because the "How Science Works" chapter was written in large part to support the now-withdrawn climate chapter—and because it departs so dramatically from the Manual's tradition of neutrality—we respectfully recommend that it also be withdrawn before federal and state judges are mistakenly led to use it to admit or exclude scientific evidence, and its false science contaminates what we understand is more than 1,000 climate-related cases in state and federal courts.
(2026-04-13). HBCUs Say They Stand to Lose Out if College Athlete Pay Rules Don't Change. capitalbnews.org 
When Trayvean Scott was a college basketball player at Southern University in the 2000s, he says, he was never asked to throw a game in return for a payout. But more than 20 years later, he worries that the lack of a uniform policy about student athletes getting paid for their name, image or likeness …
(2026-04-13). Tell Congress: Tax dollars for healthcare not warfare. peoplesworld.org 
Tax dollars for healthcare not warfare Call, write, and visit your U.S. Representative and Senators to demand that Congress immediately pass an emergency War Powers Resolution to end the illegal and deadly war on Iran. Congress has the power and must refuse the White House budget request to fund wars and ICE violence while slashing …
(2026-04-13). United Auto Workers financial report shows 2025 another bumper year for union apparatus as assets rise to $1.25 billion. wsws.org The UAW's net assets and bureaucrats' salaries rose last year while strike activity fell to near zero.
(2026-04-13). Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry. whyy.org The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter. | First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)…
(2026-04-13). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-13). Fund Drive: Without your help, People's World won't make it. peoplesworld.org 
TO: The readers of People's World FROM: C.J. Atkins, Managing Editor That headline should alarm you—and here's why. With two weeks left in the People's World 2026 Fund Drive, we've raised only $67,400 of our $140,000 target. Not reaching that goal won't just be a disappointment—it would have an immediate and damaging impact on the …
(2026-04-13). 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…
(2026-04-13). hope you can do it How Israel echoed in election. haaretz.com For Hungary's young people, the election felt existential. Many said an Orbán win would drive them from the country. The familiarity I felt with them as Israel approaches a vote on Netanyahu was chilling…
(2026-04-13). UK Policing Bill is a threat to right to protest for Palestine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-13). Farmers, Environmentalists Sue Trump over EPA Climate Cuts. mediasanctuary.org Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing the endangerment finding and motor vehicle emissions standards. The EPA's 2009 endangerment finding is the scientific determination that greenhouse gas pollution harms public health and welfare.. The rollback ignores established science and removes critical safeguards at a time when farmers need them the most. Every season, farmers are navigating more uncertainty — excessive rain, lack of rain, excessive heat, and everything in between. Wes Gillingham of Wild Roots Farm and NOFA…
(2026-04-13). Dearborn residents oppose bombing of Lebanon at candlelight vigil. wsws.org The vigil was organized by community members with family ties to Lebanon.
(2026-04-13). 10 measures aim to advance cross-Strait ties. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland released a set of measures on Sunday aimed at promoting peaceful cross-Strait relations and improving the well-being of people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, as a delegation led by Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, concluded its visit to the mainland.
(2026-04-13). Labour MPs are using green branding again. thecanary.co 
You can always tell that a political party is in trouble, because its MPs start using different branding: in the past, we've witnessed Tories using Labour red; now, we're seeing Labour using green — a colour most commonly associated with the Green Party: Now why would a Labour MP be using Green branding eh? t.co/9oLEIfjExK […] | By
(2026-04-13). AUSTRAC tranche 2: toughest regulator to become its most hated. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Streeting monstered in new row with Polanski and the Greens. thecanary.co 
On Sunday 12 April, we reported that Wes Streeting is once again gearing up for a leadership challenge. Should Streeting become PM, he would have two key opponents: Nigel Farage and Zack Polanski. If you're wondering how well Streeting would do against the latter, please see the below: pic.twitter.com/hTDrbVop3v — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) April 12, […] | By
(2026-04-13). Is War Criminal Donald Trump Actually a Healing Jesus Christ? commondreams.org 
The answer to the question is this: No.At 9: 49 pm on Sunday evening, President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image (previously shared months ago online by MAGA zealot Nick Adams and others) that depicts him as a healing Jesus Christ-like figure.Like the president himself, the image is absurd on its face. It is also deeply concerning in terms of the deranged narcissism it represents—not to mention the timing as Trump drags the nation and the world further into ruin with his illegal war of choice against Iran. Let the record show that Trump is neither holy nor a healer. He's an unrepentant war crimi…
(2026-04-13). Data centers are straining the grid and changing the environment. peoplesworld.org 
For further reading: Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate…
(2026-04-13). Ukraine plans to attack Russian ships with Norwegian support. infobrics.org Ukraine and Norway agree to strengthen air defense and develop unmanned systems.
(2026-04-13). Ibrahim Traoré: We do not want a democracy that kills. mronline.org 
Recent comments by Ibrahim Traoré on democracy have spread widely in Western media following an interview, but interpretations that he rejects democracy appear to misrepresent his position.
(2026-04-13). Australia's 000 failures: Why your phone may fail to call Triple Zero. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Iran, Parthia and Proxy Wars. juancole.com Orono, Maine (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Two millennia ago a man who gained a fortune in real estate speculation had a major role to play in the Roman Republic. Marcus Lucinius Crassus, who began his public career as a military commander under Sulla and after Sulla became Roman dictator and property was confiscated Crassus became wealthy. He was appointed a governor of Syria. and became convinced that, like Caesar, he too could gain military glory. He decided on the conquest of Parthia and with the assistance of his son, Publius Crassus, who joined him in Syria with 1000 Gallic cavalry, he cros…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Pope Leo blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism. geo.tv 
Pope Leo XIV addresses Algeria's political leaders at the cultural centre of the Great Mosque of Algiers , where he criticised violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers, in Mohamadia, Algiers, Algeria, April 13, 2026.— ReutersLeo to visit Great…
(2026-04-13). Private NHS providers made £1.6bn profit in just two years. thecanary.co 
The government has been continuing the Tory, Lib Dem and New Labour agenda of increased NHS privatisation. And after nearly two years in power, private providers of NHS services have made £1.6bn in profit. The research The Centre for Health and the Public Interest analysed £12bn worth of contracts, which it emphasised are not all […] | By
(2026-04-13). The most polluting LNG project in the US is being built in Louisiana. grist.org 
When Louisiana launched the country's liquefied natural gas But the state's first LNG terminal, Sabine Pass LNG, quickly became one of Louisiana's largest sources of climate-warming pollution, releasing more greenhouse gases than the state's biggest oil refineries. | An even larger source is on the way. A sprawling LNG facility under construction near Lake Charles, about 40 miles east of the Sabine Pass terminal, is projected to produce substantia…
(2026-04-13). Kazakhstan Jails Activists for Peaceful Xinjiang Protest. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Special police forces in a Kazakh court on the day of the sentencing of 19 people accused of "inciting ethnic hatred." Taldykorgan, April 13, 2026. | © 2026 Melirim Bakytzhanqyzy/RFE/RL…
(2026-04-13). Inspire Festival for the Airborne Aware marks a new chapter in COVID-conscious arts. thecanary.co 
Inspire: A Performing Arts Festival by and for the Airborne Aware, a free Zoom festival running 15—19 April 2026, will bring together music, theater and comedy made by COVID-conscious artists for COVID-conscious audiences. It is the first known event of its kind to assemble these different genres of COVID-conscious performance into a single airborne-aware program. […] | By
(2026-04-13). What I would do if I was Mojtaba Khamenei a Kenyan perspective. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Bonface Chisutia On the night of February 28, the Israel-US airstrike killed his father, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. According to a recent report from Reuters, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei suffered life threatening injuries and apparently lost his leg and has a disfigured face. The report said…
(2026-04-13). Unjust War, Unjust Conduct: Just War Theory and the Iran War. fairobserver.com On February 28, the US military struck a girls' primary school in Minab, in southern Iran's Hormozgan province. The building was hit three times, killing 180 people. Most of them were schoolgirls aged seven to 12. That sentence should not be easy to read. But it needs to be said plainly, because the language coming…
(2026-04-13). Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell ‚Å on Sunday said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces calls from fellow Democratic lawmakers and dozens of his former staffers to leave Congress following accusations of sexual assault. | "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell wrote in a post on X, without elaborating. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made – but that's my fight,…
(2026-04-13). Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by ICE in the US. scmp.com Former Brazilian intelligence ‚Å chief Alexandre Ramagem has ‚Å been detained by ICE in the United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ‚Äåthen-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, 53, is a former congressman and police officer who commanded Brazil's main intelligence agency, ABIN, under Bolsonaro. He was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for his role in a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz…
(2026-04-13). Trump Administration Working Hard to Try to Revive CIA Mystique. covertactionmagazine.com On April 6, The New York Times ran an article under the headline "CIA's Deception Plan Helped Divert Iranians from Missing American" by Julian Barnes.[1] The article noted that, when two American pilots ejected from their plane after it was shot down and took refuge in the mountains, the CIA developed a deception plan to …
(2026-04-13). Russia's 'shadow fleet' makes mockery of UK naval power. responsiblestatecraft.org Few things provoke British politicians into fits of rage more than mention of Russia's "shadow fleet." Yet last week's impotent tracking of Russian tankers in the English Channel illustrates that Britain doesn't have the means to do much about it.On 9 April, two Russian "shadow" oil tankers were
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-13). Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon's government to pull out of Israel talks. aljazeera.com Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
(2026-04-13). Over 500 people arrested in London at Palestine Action protest. mronline.org 
Palestine Action, a direct-action group protesting against Israeli war crimes, was proscribed by the British government in July 2025.
(2026-04-13). Three killed as passenger vehicle falls into ravine in Lower Dir. tribune.com.pk 
At least three people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a passenger vehicle plunged into a deep ravine in Lower Dir area of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, Rescue 1122 officials said. | According to a Rescue 1122 spokesperson, the vehicle was travelling from the Maidan area to Nambatai when it went off the road after being struck by another vehicle. The deceased included a child, a woman and a man, while the injured comprised men and women, the spokesperson added. | Rescue 1122 teams and ambulances were dispatched immediately after receiving the report. The injured were provided first ai…
(2026-04-13). Matt Goodwin's Lucrative Hungarian Fellowship Could Be in Line for the Chop Following Orbán's Defeat. bylinetimes.com 
The ousting of Hungary's Putin-friendly premier Viktor Orbán in Hungary — by Péter Magyar's Pro-European Tisza party — has sent shockwaves through much of Britain's anti-migrant commentariat. | Particularly affected is Reform UK's defeated Gorton & Denton candidate, and GB News presenter Matthew Goodwin, who is listed as a visiting fellow for Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC). | MCC is the Hungarian state-funded body which has been branded a "propaganda unit" for the country's ousted right-wing authoritarian leader and his Fidesz party. | Under Orbán, MCC was accused of morphing from a standard educ…
(2026-04-13). Labor and Community Members Pack the House for Minneapolis People's Fighters Event in Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on April 11, 2026 by: Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement All photos on …
(2026-04-13). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-13). U.S. forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday. ecns.cn U.S. forces will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Sunday.
(2026-04-13). Over 106,000 Holocaust survivors live in Israel; About 12,000 passed away over the last year. haaretz.com According to yearly data published by Israel's National Insurance Institute and the Welfare Ministry, about 75 percent are recognized as eligible for long-term care benefits, a two-percent increase from 2025, and almost a third receive an income supplement benefit…
(2026-04-13). As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions. truthout.org President Donald Trump's priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks as some GOP politicians hesitate to upend precedent for voter registration in federal elections before the midterms. That hasn't stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections. Certain provisions that mirror the SAVE America Act — particularly… |
(2026-04-13). Did Apple erase Lebanese village names from its maps. newarab.com 
Social media users have accused Users noted that the app displays no visible place names across much of southern Lebanon, apart from the city of Tyre, which has a population of around 200,000. | By contrast, nearby areas in northern Israel — including Nahariyya,…
(2026-04-13). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. scmp.com Dozens of protesters were detained by ‚Å police in New ‚Å York City on Monday during demonstrations ‚Å calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. ‚ÄåAmong those detained was whistle-blower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source.
(2026-04-13). Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau turn heads at Coachella. tribune.com.pk 
Pop icon Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau have been turning heads since they went official with their relationship in December 2025. This weekend, the couple took to Coachella. | View this post on Instagram | Perry gave fans a peek into her festival getaway on Instagram, sharing clips and snapshots of the event, including videos of performances from Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G. | In one humorous clip, Perry filmed Bieber mid-performance, while clearly scrolling on YouTube, joking "I hope you don't get any ads", reflecting her signature playful personality. | Read M…
(2026-04-13). Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez charged with corruption. scmp.com Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published on Monday. | The investigation is one of several corruption cases that have embroiled the Socialist leader's family and former allies, putting pressure on his minority coalition government.
(2026-04-13). At The Heartland Climate Conference: "What Is The Proof?" , Earth's Energy Imbalance Edition. wattsupwiththat.com With regard to EEI, the answer to the question "What Is The Proof?" is that there is no proof.
(2026-04-13). Wrong Again, Associated Press, Climate Change Isn't Overrunning Evolution. wattsupwiththat.com The Associated Press has taken an emerging field of conservation genomics and wrapped it in an existential storyline that exaggerates the speed and uniqueness of current climate trends. That is false science reporting. Unfortunately, it is what we have come to expect from the Associated Press when it writes about climate change, a low quality narrative largely bereft of facts and context.
(2026-04-13). Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga | The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province. | The launch represents a significant milestone in the government's efforts to advance skills development in line with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). | "The initiative also highlights the Gert Sibande TVET College's commitme…
(2026-04-13). Russian frigate 'resurfaces', chases off NATO pirates days after Kiev 'sank' it. infobrics.org After realizing that its little propaganda ploy failed, the Neo-Nazi junta resorted to damage control, claiming that its drones didn't hit "Admiral Grigorovich", but "Admiral Makarov", which was later amended to also include "Admiral Essen". In other words, when caught lying and conducting its "PR victories", the Kiev regime tries to hide it all with additional lies that only make things worse.
(2026-04-13). Will Lehman, candidate for UAW president, calls for support for Harvard academic workers' strike. wsws.org The Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU-UAW) has set a strike deadline of 12: 01 am on April 21, 2026, for 4,000 Teaching Fellows, Research Assistants, and other academic workers…
(2026-04-13). Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida. scmp.com Former ‚Å Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem ‚Å has been detained by ICE in the ‚Å United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, a former Federal Police inspector, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his role ‚Äåin a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 election victory over Bolsonaro.
(2026-04-13). Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-04-13). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-13). India Wants to Work with Russia on Bharatiya Antariksh Station. infobrics.org Director of IPRC, Asir Packiaraj has indicated that ISRO aims to work closely with Russia on assembling its orbital complex. India is working closely with spacefaring nations around the world to realise its space ambitions…
(2026-04-13). Free Salah Sarsour! Send Cards/Letters and Make a Legal Fund Donation (Information). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). How Corporatism Paved the Way For The MAGAcademy Takeover of Higher Education. scheerpost.com How Corporatism Paved the Way for the Hostile Takeover of Higher Ed Nolan Higdon Note: The following is an excerpt from the book MAGAcademy. By purchasing the book through Project Censored, proceeds go to support their work as a non-profit education and media literacy organization. Click Here to Purchase "People can have a difference of opinion." Farley, …
(2026-04-13). Leaked: Britain Exports GCHQ's Dark Arts Overseas. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack Leaked documents expose how prolific Western government contractor Torchlight, staffed by British military and intelligence veterans, has covertly trained "commercial and government clients" the world over in GCHQ's digital espionage and cyberwar strategies. Cloak-and-dagger techniques to "discredit, disrupt, delay, deny, degrade, and deter" target adversaries and populations, honed for kinetic and psychological …
(2026-04-13). Wisconsin: Stand for Peace Events April 13-19, 2026 (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-13). Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows US President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV late on Sunday following the pontiff's criticism of his foreign and immigration policies."Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible…
(2026-04-13). Flurry Of Navy Minesweepers Appear To Be Heading Toward The Middle East. twz.com 
(2026-04-13). Los Angeles teachers unions announces sellout in bid to sabotage district-wide strike. wsws.org The moves by UTLA and the administrators union are aimed at blocking unified strike action with 30,000 school support staff in SEIU Local 99.
(2026-04-13). Gambling on death: Polymarket and the dark rise of war betting. newarab.com 
The Since the US-Israeli assault began on 28 February, more than $529 million has been traded on The platform's war-related category expanded to over 200 active contr…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). In Numbers: 76 years on, China—Indonesia friendship across mountains and seas. ecns.cn 2026 marks the 76th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Indonesia. Over the years, cooperation in trade, infrastructure, science and technology, and cultural exchanges has steadily advanced, injecting strong momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says he feels like he 'owns' Al-Aqsa during raid. newarab.com 
Israel's In a video released by his office, Ben-Gvir addressed the camera from within the compound and said: "Today you feel like you own the place". | "Now there is still what to do. Now there is still what to improve", the far-right politician con…
(2026-04-13). Israel is crying about Spanish burning effigy of war criminal Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
Israel is having a petulant hissy fit about Spain. Again. The occupation regime has cried that a Spanish village's decision to use an effigy of genocidal war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu in its traditional Easter ceremony is — you've guessed it — antisemitic. The Israeli government — never one to shy away from displays of arrogance […] | By
(2026-04-13). Civilian casualties feared as Nigerian military airstrike hits village market. ecns.cn ABUJA, April 12 ⚪ Civilian casualties are feared after a military airstrike struck a village market in northeastern Nigeria, local media reported Sunday.
(2026-04-13). When a "Drought" NOT a Drought? wattsupwiththat.com But whatever the motive, it is very harmful, resulting in unnecessary worry and leading to bad decisions (like the wasteful, corrupting Washington State CCA, which preferentially hurts low-income people while enriching special interest groups).
(2026-04-13). French Polynesia's legislature shows new shape, more divisions. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The Territorial Assembly of French Polynesia has for the first time shown a new configuration during its first administrative sitting on Friday, following a mass resignation of a group of young elected members of the ruling Tavini Huiraatira. This follows the mass resignation of a group…
(2026-04-13). Award-winning tragicomedic film by Croatian director traces the birth of fascism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-13). Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of àñztàºrk, Mahdawi. truthout.org The Trump administration has fired two judges who ruled against them in their cases attempting to deport pro-Palestine student advocates Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, as officials seek to reshape federal immigration courts to speed deportations. According to The New York Times, the two judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, were dismissed by the administration alongside four other judges… |
(2026-04-13). 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?
(2026-04-13). Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day: NGOs. newarab.com 
Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report published on Monday by a group of non-governmental organisations. |
(2026-04-13). Magyar ends Trump-backed Orban's 16-year rule in major Hungary election upset. geo.tv 
Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza party, celebrates, after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, in Budapest on April 12, 2026.— ReutersVote puts end to conservative Orban's 16-year rule.Election outcome significant for EU, US,…
(2026-04-13). The moral myth of the first strike. onlineopinion.com.au Pre-emptive war does not defend peace. It destroys the moral ground on which peace depends.
(2026-04-13). Reform UK Energy Prize Winners Had Nominated Party's Own Branch Chair. bylinetimes.com Reform UK and Nigel Farage are no strangers to a stunt or two. In November 2025, they launched a range of Black Shirts to great fanfare, at the knock-down price of £350 … each. | What wasn't apparent until you came to hand over your precious credit card details was that £1 of the total was for a mandatory entry into a vague lottery, in which you could win a Nigel Farage adjacent lunch at a very unspecific time in the future. There was no opt-out clause, so, in essence, it enforced gambling. | A freedom of information request to Westminster City Council, which returned a few weeks ago, stated that…
(2026-04-13). Palestinian family jailed after reporting settler attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). EU launches critical minerals procurement platform to cut China dependence. scmp.com The European Union on Monday launched ‚Å the critical minerals ‚Å section of its energy and materials ‚Å procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by aggregating their purchases. | The platform is part of the bloc's RESourceEU strategy, announced in December ‚Äåto develop its supply chains for rare earths and other strategic minerals needed for the energy transition and defence applications. China controls up to 90 per cent of…
(2026-04-13). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-13). University of Washington graduate student and his son deported, as immigration arrests surge statewide. wsws.org Kennedy Orwa, a PhD student at the University of Washington, was detained at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 7 and deported with his 13-year-old son the following day.
(2026-04-13). AFGE Sounds the Alarm on OPM's Plan to Collect Personal Identifiable Health Records of More Than 8 Million Federal Employees and Their Families. wibailoutpeople.org 
April 13, 2026 Categories: The Insider AFGE is deeply alarmed by the Office of Personnel Management's proposal to collect personally identifiable medical records from the insurance companies that cover more than eight million federal workers, retirees, members of Congress, postal employees, and their families. AFGE National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement: "This proposal, published …
(2026-04-13). Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time. geo.tv 
Newly appointed Chief of Army Lieutenant General Susan Coyle poses for photographers after a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, April 13, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-13). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). Algeria at crossroads of civilizations: The Pope's visit and reaffirmation of a Mediterranean power. peoplesworld.org 
In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation and a crisis of civilizational confidence, Algeria is quietly but decisively reasserting itself as one of the Mediterranean's most consequential anchors of stability, memory, and intellectual continuity. The forthcoming visit of the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, from April 13 to 15, 2026—far from a …
(2026-04-13). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-13). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: Corporate Research, ICE Data Centers! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1JFpEMR3Dy/ We Rise Fighting — Labor PodcastWisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political …
(2026-04-13). UK seeks to Jail Palestine Action For 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. scheerpost.com The Grayzone ∑ A retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists acquitted of aggravated burglary in February will begin this April 13. Having failed to secure convictions during the last round, the prosecution is colluding with a biased judge to stack the deck against the defendants before proceedings even begin. Known as the Filton Six, their names are …
(2026-04-13). US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media. scmp.com US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday. | The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).
(2026-04-13). Los Angeles teachers unions announce sellout in bid to sabotage district-wide strike. wsws.org The moves by UTLA and the administrators union are aimed at blocking unified strike action with 30,000 school support staff in SEIU Local 99.
(2026-04-13). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Turkish-Ukrainian-Syrian encounter in Damascus. unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by Mehmet Perinàßek 7 Min Read April 13, 2026 An attention-grabbing, and somewhat "surprising" meeting took place in Damascus. On April 5, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Syrian President Sharaa, and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy came together. Zelenskiy had visited Türkiye on April 4, where he met President Erdoƒüan, before flying to Damascus. The …
(2026-04-13). 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%…
(2026-04-13). Auge del alquiler a corto plazo coloca robots humanoides a trabajar en contratos breves. cubadebate.cu Los robots humanoides se están convirtiendo en toda China en algo habitual durante eventos comerciales, reuniones corporativas y celebraciones culturales. La misma máquina pasa sin problemas de un rol a otro: recibe a los invitados, actúa en el escenario, sirve copas, guía en eventos o Patrulla y vigila un área.
(2026-04-13). Pinar del Río: Combaten incendio forestal en Minas de Matahambre. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. Alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas.
(2026-04-13). Encuesta revela creciente desconfianza en Europa hacia Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Una encuesta reciente del medio Politico Pulse revela que la percepción de Estados Unidos entre los ciudadanos europeos se ha deteriorado, al punto de que en varios países es visto más como una posible amenaza que como un aliado cercano. Apenas alrededor del 12% de los encuestados en Europa considera a Estados Unidos un socio estrecho.
(2026-04-13). Estados Unidos comenzó bloqueo marítimo contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses comenzaron este lunes el bloqueo marítimo de Irán. El Mando Central de EE.UU. (CENTCOM) y Donald Trump anunciaron previamente que el bloqueo a todo el tráfico por mar que entre y salga de los puertos iraníes comenzaría a las 10: 00 a.m. hora del Este de EE.UU. (14: 00 GMT).
(2026-04-13). Jardín Botánico Nacional anuncia cierre temporal ante escasez de combustible. cubadebate.cu El Jardín Botánico Nacional de Cuba informó el cierre de sus servicios, como consecuencia de la falta de combustible que afecta el funcionamiento de la institución. La situación responde a las limitaciones derivadas del cerco energético, lo cual ha impedido recibir este año año el combustible mínimo indispensable para sostener actividades esenciales.
(2026-04-13). 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.
(2026-04-13). Your Party Scotland leadership declares party is 'over' after committee's mass resignation. thecanary.co 
The leadership of Your Party Scotland (YPS) has resigned en masse, citing the consistent contempt shown towards members and the organisation north of the border. All 12 members of the Interim Scottish Executive Committee have unanimously left their roles and pledged to help form a new party. Your Party's Interim Scottish Executive Committee (ISEC) was […] | By
(2026-04-13). Upcoming Patria Colloquium: A time for debate. radiohc.cu The Institute of Information and Social Communication (ICS) highlighted that the upcoming 5th International Patria Colloquium, to be held from April 16th thru the 18th at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station in Havana, will be a meeting where communication specialists, journalists, and students will discuss the role of technology, digitization, and artificial intelligence in journalistic production for social media today.