(2026-04-20). IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon…
(2026-04-20). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-20). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-20). Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-20). Iranian army: U.S. violated truce by firing at ship, drones attacked U.S. ships. haaretz.com
(2026-04-20). Catholics finally splitting with Trump over Iran war and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2024, President Donald Trump handily beat Vice President Kamala Harris with Catholic voters by a 12-point margin.Almost a year-and-a-half into Trump's second term, he began attacking Pope Leo XIV, personally and aggressively. Then he shared an image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, days after his defense secretary called for war in the name of Jesus Christ. Between Trump's second inauguration in January 2025 and today, tensions have steadily grown between the president and the Catholic strain of his coalition. This relationship started ripping apart during Israel's brutal war against Gaza and is now shat…
(2026-04-20). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-20). What is really happening in northern Nigeria. aljazeera.com There is no US-led conspiracy or a 'Christian genocide'. There is an insurgency that has adapted.
(2026-04-20). Mojtaba's 'mosquito boats' turn into Trump's nightmare in Hormuz Strait as US blockade 'flops' | Iran. hindustantimes.com Even as Donald Trump claimed Iran's navy was "obliterated," analysts warn a new threat is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's IRGC has deployed a "mosquito fleet" of small, fast attack boats, drones, and coastal missiles that are cheap, agile, and hard to detect. These units have already disrupted shipping lanes, slowing global trade and raising insurance costs. Experts say Iran does not need to fully block Hormuz to exert pressure—just make it dangerous enough. With one-fifth of global oil flowing through the strait, even minor disruptions carry massive global consequences.
(2026-04-20). 65 yrs after first one, Trump's 'Bay of Pigs' may take many forms. responsiblestatecraft.org Sixty-five long years after the Kennedy White House launched a CIA-led paramilitary invasion at the Bahia de Cochinos, the specter of that failed attack haunts the current crisis in US-Cuba relations. Almost daily the Trump administration has escalated its threats to once again use military force in an attempt to overthrow the Cuban government; the White House has now issued a directive to the Pentagon to be ready. "Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly ramping up, in case President Donald Trump gives an order to intervene," USA Today reported just this week.Trump has give…
(2026-04-20). Trump threatens to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges after IRGC closes the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In Truth Social posts Saturday night and Sunday morning, Trump wrote that unless Iran accepts his terms, "the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran."
(2026-04-20). Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports. scmp.com Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend after a diplomatic effort to end the war appeared to collapse. | A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, would effectively sever Saudi Arabia's only remaining oil export route.
(2026-04-20). Confused closures and opaque openings: continuing dramas in the Hormuz Strait. onlineopinion.com.au The Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, it's contested, armed and volatile. Trump's claims lasted barely a news cycle.
(2026-04-20). The world desperately needs to decarbonize shipping. Can nations find a consensus? grist.org The shipping industry has been facing an acute crisis. For the first time in modern history, both of the Middle East's critical waterways — the Strait of Hormuz and
(2026-04-20). Iran Warns of Imminent Response to US Piracy. english.almanar.com.lb The spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned that the latest act of "piracy" by US military forces against an Iranian trade vessel will soon be met with retaliation. "The aggressive United States, by violating the ceasefire and engaging in maritime banditry, attacked one of Iran's commercial ships in the waters of the Sea …
(2026-04-20). Iran to soon respond to US military's armed piracy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that Iran will soon retaliate for the US military's armed piracy in the Sea of Oman.
(2026-04-20). World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship. tribune.com.pk 
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. | Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the US had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday. | The US has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing thro…
(2026-04-20). Liberals need to reconsider loyalty to the American Alliance. onlineopinion.com.au The honour, respect, and support for the American Alliance has been greatly dissipated by Donald Trump's tariffs, the Iran war, and unconditional support for Israel.
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). Mass protests by workers in northern India against price hikes due to US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Tens of thousands of unorganized workers are demanding substantial wage increases to keep up with spiking rent, utilities and food costs.
(2026-04-20). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-20). Tax the Corporations Cashing in on War. juancole.com By | ( This dynamic has been on full display since President Trump's attack on Iran. | Trump's invasion of one of the world's most oil…
(2026-04-20). Makan Nasiri: Lost at School. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Among the children massacred by a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, was a 7-year-old boy named Makan Nasiri.
(2026-04-20). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Iran-U.S. peace talks hang in the balance. ecns.cn Iran and the United States have separately hinted at some progress in their latest negotiations through intermediaries following short-lived diplomatic progress over the weekend.Agencies and Xinhua contributed to this story.
(2026-04-20). US Seizes Iranian Vessel: Question Mark over Islamabad Talks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The engine room of the Iranian Panamax-sized container ship Touska, on its way from China to Bandar Abbas in Iran, was fired on by a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Spruance, on Sunday. Thereafter marines boarded the vessel by helicopter and took control of it. | pic.twitter.com/mFxI5RzYCS | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) Iran's pro-government Tasnim news agency
(2026-04-20). Offices, schools move online as Red Zone sealed ahead of US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
All public and private offices and schools within the Red Zone have been instructed to move online, and all government operations in the capital have been shifted to remote working as authorities seal off entry to the Red Zone from Monday, ahead of the expected next round of US-Iran talks in the federal capital. | Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries. Although the talks did not yield the desired results, the ceasefire remains intact, with confidence-building measur…
(2026-04-20). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran rejects second round of negotiations accuses US of 'excessive demands, blame games'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: In a significant blow to the diplomatic efforts, Iran will skip the second round of negotiations with the US in Pakistan, state media reported. | The development came hours after US President Donald Trump said American negotiators would be in Islamabad on Monday, kindling hopes of a breakthrough before the ceasefire expires on April 22. | The hope to bring a breakthrough as ceasefire nears its expiration, faded away after Tehran confirmed its absence from the talks, blaming Washington's "excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions", and an on…
(2026-04-20). Pakistan: How a regional warmonger came to host US-Iran peace talks. links.org.au 
Farooq Sulehria — Pakistan may seek to play the role of peacemaker globally but regionally it acts as a warmonger.
(2026-04-20). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-20). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…
(2026-04-20). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-20). Chinese toon bids savory farewell to spring. ecns.cn For Sun Lixin, a 68-year-old Beijing native who has spent more than half a century in the kitchen, few aromas are unfamiliar.Each spring, there is a particular one he waits for: the sharp, unmistakable scent of fresh Chinese toon shoots, rising suddenly and vividly with the season.
(2026-04-20). Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground. ecns.cn Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.
(2026-04-20). Ecological destruction is class war. mronline.org 
The Jevons Paradox, Marx, the Modern Left, Deep Greens, AI and Collapse.
(2026-04-20). War, climate change, and AI: What's at stake at this year's UN Indigenous forum. grist.org 
Hundreds of delegates are arriving at the United Nations this week for the world's largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. But they arrive against an increasingly hostile global backdrop, facing an artificial intelligence boom driving new extraction on ancestral lands, a U.S. administration that has made it increasingly difficult for Global South delegates to secure visas to attend, and the twin challenges of climate change and green energy projects that have frequently run afoul of Indigenous land rights. | This year's United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is focused on the grim topic of surviv…
(2026-04-20). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.
(2026-04-20). Fiji defends its isolated UN stance supporting Israel. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji's Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, has defended his country's voting record at the United Nations, saying it is guided by principle, not pressure. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vitusagavulu said Fiji carefully assessed each resolution on its merits rather than aligning with majority positions. "Fiji votes at…
(2026-04-20). Ministers to unveil advanced tunnel-boring equipment for Lesotho water project. sanews.gov.za Ministers to unveil advanced tunnel-boring equipment for Lesotho water project | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, and Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, are set to unveil state-of-the-art equipment today at the Polihali Construction Site in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. | The event marks the launch of the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), a significant milestone in Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). | The development signals the transition from preparatory work to full-scale tunnelling along one of Southern Africa's most ambitious wa…
(2026-04-20). Memorial Day 2026: 174 IDF soldiers, 79 Israeli civilians killed in past year. haaretz.com According to National Insurance Institute data, since 1851 — the date chosen as the beginning of the pre-state Jewish community in what is now Israel — 5,313 civilians have been killed. Of these, 3,762 have been killed since the War of Independence in 1948, including 1,017 who were killed since the October 7 attack…
(2026-04-20). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.
(2026-04-20). Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory. aljazeera.com Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). ABC News leads the media shonks in fomenting fear of recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). 'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN. geo.tv 
(2026-04-20). Government provides update on Operation Vulindlela. sanews.gov.za Government provides update on Operation Vulindlela | Government will provide the fourth update on Phase II of Operation Vulindlela during a briefing on Wednesday in Johannesburg, reflecting on the progress of the structural reforms being implemented to support more rapid and inclusive economic growth. | The briefing will provide an overview of progress made to date, highlight key reform milestones, and facilitate discussions on the economic implications and opportunities arising from the reform agenda. | Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury to accelerate the imple…
(2026-04-20). What Is Mythos, Anthropic's Unreleased AI Model, and How Worried Should We Be? portside.org What Is Mythos, Anthropic's Unreleased AI Model, and How Worried Should We Be? |
(2026-04-20). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Facebook Takes Down Indybay Post re: Chevron Picket in Oakland. indybay.org Chevron asked Facebook to take down a post on Indybay's Facebook page about this month's Chevron picket on Telegraph Ave in Oakland, claiming an alleged violation of Chevron's trademark. Chevron is full of legal hot air – fair use of a trademark is permitted for purposes of commentary and criticism, but Facebook nonetheless complied with Chevron's take down demand and sent this notice to Indybay:…
(2026-04-20). Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 17, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge today rejected Sable Offshore Corp.'s request to rescind a preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an oil pipeline system on the California coast until and unless specific conditions were met. The company restarted the pipeline in March, despite the injunction.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-20). Indian media: As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit. ecns.cn Indian media: As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TNs firecracker unit.
(2026-04-20). Cultural marathon in Mexico: Another show of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The anti-fascist cultural marathon "All for Cuba" joins the diverse displays of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Mexico, amid the tightening of the blockade imposed by the United States. | The initiative, organized by the Anti-Fascist Cultural League at the Monument to the Revolution in Havana, featured theater companies, poetry readings, and musical groups, including the renowned Aragón Orchestra from Cuba. | The event took place on Sunday and also included a collection center for items that will later be sent to the island. | For more than six decades, Washington has imposed an economic, commercial, and…
(2026-04-20). Phase I of Canton Fair attracts 167,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number of overseas buyers.
(2026-04-20). Drone wars: How Ukraine rewrote the future of combat. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Failed diplomacy and America's strategic retrenchment in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Donald Trump's failed diplomacy and empty threats against Iran changed nothing. America's Iran misadventure exposed the growing gap between hegemonic ambition and strategic reality.
(2026-04-20). Attack sub USS Boise scuttled after only one patrol — 10 years ago. responsiblestatecraft.org The Navy
(2026-04-20). Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms. ecns.cn The resilience of the Chinese economy provides a rare sense of certainty in a volatile world, which is why foreign investors continue to express confidence in its bright prospects, experts said.
(2026-04-20). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.
(2026-04-20). Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional developments, ceasefire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghhci and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation late on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the region and issues concerning the ceasefire.
(2026-04-20). 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).
(2026-04-20). Alleged gang leader to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Alleged gang leader to appear in court | A 33-year-old alleged gang leader is expected to appear in the Parow Magistrates' Court after he was arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. ⚪ Members of Operation Lockdown III arrested the suspect in Ravensmead in the Western Cape last week. ⚪ "The team seized an R5 rifle, a shotgun, three pistols, more than 160 rounds of ammunition, and several magazines. Four out of the five illegal firearms' serial numbers were filed off. ⚪ Acting swiftly, the team operationalised intelligence on the suspect,…
(2026-04-20). In the face of any aggression, as in Girón, we will win! radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party, at the commemorative event for the 65th anniversary of the Victory at Girón. Girón, Matanzas, April 19, 2026 | Long live the Homeland! | Long live the Homeland! | Comrade Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic; | Comrades who honor us with your presence; | Heroic Cuban people; | Comrades: Once again, Girón calls us together. Girón was not just a battle; it was the irrevocable will of the people that C…
(2026-04-20). South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi. tribune.com.pk 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding. It is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years. | "The level of economic cooperation between South Korea and India is still very low," Lee said on Sunday at a dinner meeting with members of the Korean community in New Delhi. "Going forward, we will expand that space and make the relationship between South Korea and India completely different from what it is now," he added.
(2026-04-20). Moscow hosts another demonstration in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu Not even the intense cold of the Russian capital could prevent friends of Cuba and its Revolution from participating in a demonstration today in support of the Caribbean nation and against the US blockade. | Fidel Castro Square, where the monument to the Cuban leader stands in Moscow's Sokol district, was the site where Russian and Cuban friends gathered, convened by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF). | Waving Cuban and CPRF flags, the demonstrators sang songs celebrating the struggle of the Cuban people and chanted slogans condemning Washington's economic, commercial, and financial blockade ag…
(2026-04-20). Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the deepening of democracy and advancement of human rights for all. ⚪ The President noted that as South Africa prepares to commemorate Freedom Day next Monday, the country remains "grounded in a culture of human rights, the rule of law and the expression of people's will through regular elections" as set out in the Constitution. ⚪ "What we have built and continue to build in this country is distinct. ⚪ "This places a responsibility on South Africa as an active member of the international community to advance our…
(2026-04-20). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-20). The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming. grist.org 
The future looked dire for renewable energy in the United States last spring. Republicans in Congress started gutting the Inflation Reduction Act, forcing its generous tax credits for wind and solar into an early retirement. The Interior Department then
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). What's behind the US army's decision to raise enlistment age to 42? aljazeera.com Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
(2026-04-20). Neo-fascist ascendancy and education. mronline.org Since private institutions, even the most reputed and expensive ones, are primarily concerned with catering to the job market and not with imparting knowledge with a critical perspective, what we have in effect is a destruction of critical thought, which means fundamentally a destruction of education.
(2026-04-20). Hainan consumer fair hits all the right notes. ecns.cn A Ukrainian visitor at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, last week slipped on a pair of ordinary-looking glasses. Seconds later, he broke into a smile and exclaimed, "Nice!"
(2026-04-20). Japanese protesters rally against government's militarization push. ecns.cn More than 30,000 Japanese protesters rallied on Sunday around Japan's parliament building, opposing the push made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government to lift restrictions on arms exports, amend the pacifist constitution, and other dangerous moves toward remilitarization.
(2026-04-20). Mexico Is Going All In for Universal Health Care. portside.org Mexico Is Going All In for Universal Health Care |
(2026-04-20). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-20). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Protection of cultural relics strengthened. ecns.cn In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.
(2026-04-20). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-04-20). Uruguayan labor movement intensifies solidarity actions with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Uruguayan labor movement has intensified its solidarity actions with Cuba, receiving its ambassador in Montevideo, Lissett Pérez, at the PIT-CNT headquarters. | The Cuban representative spoke at the beginning of the Expanded National Representative Assembly and welcomed the support of the Uruguayan labor movement and people for the Caribbean island, which is under siege by an intensified U.S. blockade. | Before the union representatives, she denounced that her country is experiencing unprecedented levels of economic strangulation and reaffirmed the resilience of its people. | Meanwhile, the PIT-CNT website pu…
(2026-04-20). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.
(2026-04-20). H-E-B grocery warehouse worker dies after workplace accident in San Antonio. wsws.org This follows the death of another H-E-B warehouse worker at the same location last October.
(2026-04-20). France's Macron to meet with Lebanon's PM in Paris on Tuesday: Elysee. ecns.cn Frances Macron to meet with Lebanons PM in Paris on Tuesday: Elysee.
(2026-04-20). Parliament to debate key budget bills as MPs resume oversight work. sanews.gov.za Parliament to debate key budget bills as MPs resume oversight work | Parliament will this week focus on key budget legislation and oversight work as Members of Parliament return from the constituency period to resume committee activities. | The National Assembly will hold its only plenary sitting of the week on Tuesday afternoon to consider the 2026 Special Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Bill. | The Special Appropriation Bill provides for additional funding requirements for the 2025/26 financial year and proposes an allocation of R5.778 billion to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa for its…
(2026-04-20). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-20). against the tide, but More Israelis and Palestinians now choose to grieve together. haaretz.com The joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony is now in its 21st year. One of its organizers says that people are now joining faster after the loss of their loved ones, understanding 'they can't remain indifferent'…
(2026-04-20). One Nation emergence a further move away from the two-party system. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects | Over 1000 suspects across the various parts of Gauteng were nabbed in Operation Shanela II operations this past weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Monday. ⚪ Conducted from 17-19 April, the operation resulted in the arrest of 1031 suspects for various crimes. | The arrests were made across all five districts in the province, namely: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni West Rand and Sedibeng. ⚪ According to police, 307 of the arrests were effected by visible policing and they include 103 illegal immigrants. Fifty-four individuals were nabbed fo…
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). A war that was supposed to be short, but changed the balance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The war was meant to be brief. But power has layers—and Iran's strategic depth turned a quick strike into a slow shift of the balance.
(2026-04-20). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-20). Say No to the Verdi Collective Bargaining Agreement—Join the independent Transport Workers Action Committee. wsws.org All the hard-won social gains of the 20th century are to be abolished for the sake of war, not only in Germany, but in every country.
(2026-04-20). Starmer's go-to excuse: 'I was in the dark'. Don't believe it. He's deeply in the loop. mronline.org 
From Jimmy Savile to Peter Mandelson, Starmer has followed a trajectory of career-enhancing ignorance. He knows far more than he lets on. It's the reason, after all, why he was knighted.
(2026-04-20). President and Lesotho leaders to open landmark Senqu Bridge. sanews.gov.za President and Lesotho leaders to open landmark Senqu Bridge | President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Lesotho this week to join King Letsie III and Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the official opening of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong. | The Presidency said the event on Wednesday marks a major milestone under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and reflects the strong partnership between South Africa and Lesotho. | The bridge replaces the existing crossing, which will be submerged when the Polihali Dam is impounded, and is expected to ensure continued access to Mokhotlong, Sani Pass and surroundin…
(2026-04-20). Iran's lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Lesson for China? Iran's low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assets | 2. Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again | 3. The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America…
(2026-04-20). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-20). Sunday Science: Landmark Ancient-Genome Study Shows Surprise Acceleration of Human Evolution. portside.org Sunday Science: Landmark Ancient-Genome Study Shows Surprise Acceleration of Human Evolution |
(2026-04-20). China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.
(2026-04-20). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-20). Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase | The Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience Malaria-like symptoms. | This after the department reported an uptick in cases of the potentially life-threatening disease in the province. | "Recent surveillance data indicate a worrying rise in both malaria infections and fatalities, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened surveillance, early detection and prompt treatment to prevent loss of life. | "The department urges residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate med…
(2026-04-20). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Previously Planted Explosives Devastate Israeli Armored Convoy Between Taybeh and Deir Siryan. english.almanar.com.lb Islamic Resistance fighters detonated pre-positioned explosive devices against an Israeli enemy armored convoy traveling between the towns of Taybeh and Deir Siryan on Sunday, April 19, 2026, according to a statement released by the military media. The convoy, consisting of eight Israeli armored vehicles, was moving from Taybeh toward the old Al-Sal'a site in Deir …
(2026-04-20). Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: The Case for Asylum. juancole.com (
(2026-04-20). Aldi DX tech workers in Germany fight job cuts: Form a rank-and-file committee! wsws.org 2,000 workers gathered at Aldi DX IT in Essen to elect a board to carry out the works council election, with many determined to fight job cuts and deteriorating working conditions.
(2026-04-20). Angus Taylor pushes English requirement for permanent visa holders. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). China exceeds land recovery targets, sets 2030 goals. ecns.cn China will accelerate efforts to fully remediate abandoned historical mines during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, building on the remarkable progress made in mine rehabilitation over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
(2026-04-20). U.S. pledges probe into missing or dead scientists amid swirling speculation. ecns.cn The White House said Friday it will review a series of cases involving missing or deceased researchers to determine whether any connections exist, according to U.S. media reports.
(2026-04-20). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-20). Typical autumn weather system dominates SA. sanews.gov.za Typical autumn weather system dominates SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a typical autumn weather system will dominate the country this week. | "This consists of a surface trough over the western and central interior, with the Atlantic High extending its ridge over the southern and eastern parts of the country, supported by upper-air troughs resulting in isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in places," the weather service said. | The forecast for Monday is partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the north-eastern parts, where a yellow…
(2026-04-20). The Shadow Papers the Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court. portside.org The Shadow Papers the Inside Story of Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court |
(2026-04-20). 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?
(2026-04-20). The Pitt: The medical drama whose social realism and honesty have gripped millions. wsws.org The interest in the series is a sympathetic response to an unusually humane treatment of social life as a whole in the US.
(2026-04-20). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.
(2026-04-20). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-20). APWU president Smith on USPS financial crisis: "nothing to see here" wsws.org The American Postal Workers Union bureaucracy is telling postal workers that the financial crisis at the United States Postal Service is not a crisis at all—but a "situation," and that victory is only a phone call to Congress away.
(2026-04-20). Australia: IYSSE speakouts opposing war against Iran draw support from university students. wsws.org "There needs to be a building of class consciousness among people, not just in Australia, but across the globe."
(2026-04-20). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Monday, April 20.
(2026-04-20). To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon's displaced. aljazeera.com Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-20). Argentine union boss pitches corporatist alliance to US executives and fascistic President Milei. wsws.org Speaking at the AmCham summit, CGT chief Jorge Sola proposed to Milei and the assembled business executives and politicians a strategic alliance against the working class.
(2026-04-20). US naval blockade violates ceasefire, UN charter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's PM that the US naval blockade of Iran is a clear ceasefire violation and contradicts the UN Charter.
(2026-04-20). From the Landing at Leidesdorff to Leidesdorff Plaza our Golden Jubilee comes to life. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. lived an amazing adventurous life serving as rhe "African Founding Father of California" May 1966, the Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza. Together, we will celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and preserve authentic California History.
(2026-04-20). Louisiana shooting: Gunman identified as father of seven among eight children killed, was mentally unstable. ptcnews.tv Louisiana shooting: A man in Louisiana shot dead eight children—seven of them his own—in a brutal domestic violence incident early Sunday that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighbourhood, according to police. Officials called it one of the deadliest mass shootings in the United States in over two years. | The attacker, identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, allegedly carried out the killings after a dispute with his wife around 6 am. The victims—five girls and three boys aged between 3 and 11—were found inside a house. Authorities said Elkins was the father of seven children…
(2026-04-20). As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage 'Freedom School'. aljazeera.com Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.
(2026-04-20). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-20). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.
(2026-04-20). PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.
(2026-04-20). Union officials call off strike of 34,000 New York City doormen, porters and maintenance workers. wsws.org The deal between of 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board was done without any vote by the membership on whether to call off the strike.
(2026-04-20). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…
(2026-04-20). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-20). Nothing About This Dystopia Feels Natural. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nothing about this dystopia feels natural. We all sense it deep in our marrow. We all know something has gone terribly wrong. | If you lived in an alternate reality without wars or poverty, where everyone had enough and governments did what's in the interests of the people and the ecosystem, it would never occur to you that there was anything odd about it. It would feel completely normal. Things would be more or less how you'd expect them to be. | You can't say the same about the present status quo.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-20). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…
(2026-04-20). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.
(2026-04-20). This week in history: April 20-26. wsws.org Peru and CIA shoot down missionary aircraft; Socialist Party wins election in Portugal; Mass strikes in Spain against Franco dictatorship; Reza Khan crowned Shah of Iran.
(2026-04-20). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-20). The Trump administration wants to take an ax to the East's last great forests. grist.org 
When most people think about national forests, they imagine vast Western landscapes: Alaska, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest. But millions of acres of federal woodlands dot the eastern half of the country, too. These great swaths of vibrant ecosystems have long been free of roads, protected by a policy called, appropriately enough, the "roadless rule." | That may soon change. | Adopted in 2001 during the final days of the Clinton administration,
(2026-04-20). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.
(2026-04-20). The Increasing Sustainability of Conventional Energy: Shell Offshore. wattsupwiththat.com Major technical and economic advancements are happening within the fossil-fuel industries, not outside of it. The stock energy age—oil, natural gas, and coal age—is still young. The future belongs to the efficient, no taxpayer subsidies or government direction required.
(2026-04-20). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-20). World's largest snack store opens in Changsha. ecns.cn A snack-lovers "kingdom" was unveiled in Changsha, Hunan province, on Friday, with the 12,000-square-meter facility setting a Guinness World Record as the world's largest snack store.
(2026-04-20). Supporting Manufacturing Employment. portside.org Supporting Manufacturing Employment |
(2026-04-20). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…
(2026-04-20). Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show. tribune.com.pk 
Pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary majority, exit polls showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and altering the European Union member's foreign policy. | An updated exit poll conducted by Sofia-based Alpha Research showed Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with 44%, far ahead of the long-dominant GERB party, led by former prime minister Boyko Borissov, at 12.5%. If confirmed, the performance, which outstripped opinion polls, would mark one of the strongest results by a single party in a generation, s…
(2026-04-20). Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1. aljazeera.com Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
(2026-04-20). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-20). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List 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 Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-20). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-20). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-20). EV Industry Reached $70 Billion In Losses In 2024 Due To Delusional Green Ideologies. wattsupwiththat.com The economic consequences are profound. The crisis is leading to production cuts, halted projects, and increased uncertainty for employees and suppliers. High raw material prices and the lack of "economies of scale" (due to low volume) mean that manufacturers are struggling with low margins and overcapacity.
(2026-04-20). Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing. ecns.cn From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training – Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."
(2026-04-20). Africa has 2,000 languages. AI content moderation covers fewer than 20. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-20). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Pre-planted explosive devices detonated yesterday, Sunday, targeting an Israeli armored convoy moving from the town of Taybeh towards the town of Deir Siryan, destroying 4 tanks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-20). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Deadly Louisiana shooting: Multi-location attack leaves children among victims, police investigating. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-20). Mangaluru Children Face Rising Fatty Liver Risk, Doctors Sound Alarm. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-20). Western Media Hails More Ukraine "Wonder Weapons" That Russia Also Has. thealtworld.com
(2026-04-20). Udupi Entrepreneur Alleges ‚Çπ33 Crore Fraud by Singapore-Based Firm. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-20). Miles de mexicanos reafirmaron solidaridad con Cuba (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Legisladores federales y locales, autoridades políticas y de gobierno del Estado de México, y amigos presentes, reafirmaron hoy en Toluca el apoyo y la solidaridad con Cuba, en representación del sentir del pueblo mexicano, a la vez que coreaban las consignas "Cuba no está sola" y "Cuba sí, yanquis no".
(2026-04-20). Ante cualquier agresión, como en Girón, °Venceremos! cubadebate.cu Nuevamente Girón nos convoca. Un Girón que no fue solo una batalla; fue la voluntad irrevocable del pueblo de que Cuba jamás se arrodillaría ante el poder imperial. Aquí, en abril de 1961, se selló con sangre y coraje la decisión de ser libres, una victoria que es presente y un compromiso con el futuro.
(2026-04-20). Comienza en Girón el pueblo a dar sus Firmas por la Patria. radiohc.cu 
Con la rúbrica de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, comenzó hoy un movimiento popular denominado Mi firma por la Patria, que reafirma la irrenunciable vocación de paz, esencia de la nación cubana. | Tras el acto que en Playa Girón saludo los 65 años del histórico triunfo ante la invasión mercenaria en abril de 1961, el pueblo procedió a plasmar su firma por la vocación de paz de la Patria y el compromiso con la soberanía de la nación. | José Enrique de la Cruz Pérez, dirigente de la Federación Estudiantil Universita…
(2026-04-20). The Hour of the Monsters: The Obscene Darkness of a Politician. radiohc.cu By Raúl Antonio Capote | During the final day of the 5th International Patria Colloquium, the second edition of the book "Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac," by the prominent Cuban journalist Hedelberto López Blanch, was presented. | This edition, published by Nuevo Milenio and the Editorial de Ciencias Sociales with the support of Resumen Latinoamericano, was presented to a group of young Europeans and Latin Americans attending the 5th International Patria Colloquium, held from April 16 to 18, 2026, at the Estación Cultural de Línea y 18, Havana. | With masterful skill, Hedelberto exposes the inner workings o…
(2026-04-20). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…
(2026-04-20). Huge demonstration on Sunday in Madrid to support Cuba. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people participated on Sunday in a demonstration in support of Cuba and against the United States blockade, marching through areas of downtown Madrid. | The march, which took place from the Atocha roundabout to the Plaza de la Provincia, next to the Plaza Mayor, included songs, slogans, and the display of signs demanding an end to the White House's hostility toward the Caribbean island. | The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) in Spain organized the demonstration under the slogan "For the end of the United States blockade against Cuba." | Sixty-nine solidarity associations and groups across…
(2026-04-20). øPrivatización o actualización?: Claves del nuevo Decreto Ley sobre asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Cuadrando la Caja analizó esta vez los beneficios del Decreto-Ley 114/2025. Expertos abordaron la gestión de la empresa estatal en momentos tan complejos de la economía cubana, la constitución de empresas mixtas, las asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas. øHabrá una privatización de la economía cubana?
(2026-04-20). Estados Unidos incautó un buque iraní en el Mar de Omán. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses incautaron este domingo un buque de carga iraní en el golfo de Omán, en medio de bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz por Washington. El cuartel general militar Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya confirmó este ataque reivindicado por el ejército de EE.UU. en un comunicado difundido por la agencia de noticias Tasnim.
(2026-04-20). Comando Sur de EEUU lanza nuevo ataque contra "narcolancha" en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu El Comando Sur de Estados Unidos (Southcom) informó este domingo sobre un nuevo ataque contra una embarcación en el Caribe, en el que murieron tres personas. "La inteligencia confirmó que la embarcación transitaba por rutas conocidas de narcotráfico en el Caribe y participaba en operaciones de narcotráfico", aseguró el organismo en su cuenta de X.
(2026-04-20). Victoria de Girón: Declaración permanente de dignidad nacional. radiohc.cu 
Aquel extraordinario triunfo constituye una declaración permanente de dignidad nacional, enfatizó hoy Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, durante el acto en Playa Girón por los 65 años de la victoria ante la invasión mercenaria. | En presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, y una abundante representación del pueblo, enfatizó Morales Ojeda que son la unidad y la firmeza pilares del pueblo cubano que no pueden quebrarse.
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-20). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him. scmp.com Pope Leo sought ‚Å to downplay his feud ‚Å with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ‚Å saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments ‚Äåhe made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump.
(2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv 
ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…
(2026-04-19). Collapsing Empire: Hezbollah Crushes 'Greater Israel'. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack On April 8th, the Zionist entity struck a demonic blow to the heart of Beirut, dropping 1,000 pound bombs in densely packed residential areas, killing untold civilians and injuring many more. One of Lebanon's most dire mass-killings since the end of the 1990 civil war, it marked the resumption of Israel's avowedly genocidal invasion. With bombs raining …
(2026-04-19). Israel could spend as much as $6.4 billion a year maintaining a buffer zone in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com Holding the zone would require an additional 40,000 reserve troops, an Israeli defense official said, and could cost as much as 19 billion shekels ($6.4 billion) annually, The Marker calculated. The rise of West Bank Jewish terror is also driving costs…
(2026-04-19). Israel says to use 'full force' in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Katz said on Sunday that the military had been instructed to use "full force" in Lebanon — even during the ongoing ceasefire — should Israeli troops face any threat. | "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat," Katz said at a function in the occupied West Bank. | He said that the military had also been ordered "to remove the houses in the (frontline) villages near the border that served in every resp…
(2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…
(2026-04-19). Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'. scmp.com Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a truce there and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were under way on Sunday. | While some displaced south Lebanon residents have rushed back to their homes, many are hesitant to return, uncertain about the durability of the 10-day truce, which came into effect on Friday and halted weeks of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed…
(2026-04-19). Residents in Lebanon refused to leave, despite Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Strikes happened across areas north of the
(2026-04-19). Israel Establishes Gaza-Style 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon as Occupation, Destruction Continues Despite 'Ceasefire'. news.antiwar.com Introduced late last week, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is "holding" in the sense that it's still being called a ceasefire, but with Israel's weekend introduction of a Gaza-style "Yellow Line" it seems increasingly apparent this ceasefire will neither cease fire nor stop the Israeli destruction of southern Lebanon. In Gaza, Israel established "Yellow Lines" that effectively …
(2026-04-19). Israel Intensifies Destruction Across Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire. truthout.org Despite a ceasefire announced Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel was "PROHIBITED" from continuing to strike Lebanon, Israel continued to level villages and homes across southern Lebanon from Friday into Saturday in what has been described as a continuation of its "Gaza tactics." Just as it did in Gaza, Israeli Army Radio announced Friday night that Israel had established a… |
(2026-04-19). Israel to use full force in Lebanon if soldiers 'face threat'. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat," Katz sai…
(2026-04-19). Displaced Lebanese families return home. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families have started to return to their southern homeland despite ongoing Israeli shelling and home demolitions near the border. | Saturday saw a steady stream of vehicles loaded with mattresses, bags and flags as families travelled south to evaluate the condition of their homes. | This tentative homecoming follows a 10-day truce between Lebanon and Israel, though the Lebanese army has advised residents to postpone their return while Hezbollah warns it has its "finger on the trigger" should Israel breach the agreement. | Many returnees found their homes destroyed or dam…
(2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?
(2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Lebanon: Two Israeli soldiers killed in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). UK Seeks to Jail Palestine Action for 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. orinocotribune.com By Max Blumenthal — Apr 12, 2026 | • Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. | • The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. | • The prosecution followed a…
(2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-19). Allies fear a rushed US—Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock. tribune.com.pk 
European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‚Äëgrabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said. | They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for President Donald Trump, could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‚Äëon talks. | "The concern isn't that there won't be an agreement," said a senior…
(2026-04-19). Orbán is Ousted After 16 Years as Hungarians Reject Authoritarian Rule. truthout.org On Sunday night, the streets of Budapest were filled. Tens of thousands of Hungarians poured into the streets along the Danube River, singing folk songs and waving flags celebrating the end of Viktor Orbán's rule. A young man named Mark Szekeres, his face painted with the colors of the Hungarian flag, told CBC News: "This election was about a clash of civilizations. Either you belong in a Western… |
(2026-04-19). MAGA regime's call for war crimes accelerates military dissent. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto April 13, 2026 April 12 — U.S. bombs and rockets stopped hitting Iran for the last five days after the White House's threat to erase Iranian civilization was put on hold for a quick U.S. retreat. But by April 12 the new U.S. plan to block the Strait of Hormuz put war back on Washington's agenda. The last week exposed the contradictions on many levels in the imperialist part of the world: between the U.S. and its NATO allies; between the MAGA forces and other sectors of the U.S. ruling class, including its Democratic Party rivals; between the MAGA political summits and the U.S. Armed Forc…
(2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …
(2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…
(2026-04-19). First Principles: Why the US Will Continue War with Iran. thealtworld.com The US' primary goal is global primacy. | Attacking Iran is driven by a desire to isolate Russia and China further by eliminating a partner and fully controlling an economically vital region of the world. | Part of this isolation specifically for China involves cutting off energy exports from Iran to China. | The US can also use its own war of aggression against Iran to implement a defacto blockade on all or much of the energy leaving the entire Middle East to China and also many of China's largest and most important trade partners. | The US is also using this opportunity to normalize a global blockade of all Ira…
(2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.
(2026-04-19). Israel 'preparing attacks on Iran energy infrastructure'. newarab.com 
Israeli news outlet Maariv reported on Sunday that the
(2026-04-19). Tehraners denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — People in Tehran from various walks of life strongly condemned the US and Israeli aggression against Iran on Abouzar Square of Tehran and threw their weight behind the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-19). Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss ties, reg., intl. developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and latest war developments following the US and Israeli attack.
(2026-04-19). UK probing whether Iran proxies behind arson attacks on London Jewish sites. scmp.com UK police said on Sunday they were investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London were the work of Iranian proxies, as the country's chief rabbi said British Jews were facing a campaign of violence and intimidation. | The Metropolitan Police force said counterterror officers were investigating fires at synagogues and other sites linked to the Jewish community, as well as an attack on a Persian-language media company.
(2026-04-19). FO Talks: War in Iran: Does the Future of the Middle East Look Bleak? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with FOI Partner and geopolitical analyst Manu Sharma about how the Iran war is evolving beyond a military confrontation into a systemic economic crisis. What began as a conflict shaped by assumptions about regime weakness and rapid victory now reveals a far more complex situation. As the war drags on, its…
(2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk 
Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…
(2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…
(2026-04-19). Iranian negotiators defending national interests: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on the Iranian nation to keep backing the country's negotiating team, emphasizing that it is defending national interests courageously and prudently.
(2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …
(2026-04-19). Shehbaz, Pezeshkian vow regional peace. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to making "honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security" during a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. | According to the statement, the prime minister apprised President Pezeshkian of his recent engagements with several world leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye, aimed at promoting peace in the region. | The call came a day after the prime minister concluded a three-country diplomatic visit focu…
(2026-04-19). With 38,000+ Dead, Women and Girls Make Up Over Half of Those Killed in Israel's US-Backed War on Gaza: UN. scheerpost.com "Not a single combatant among them," said one human rights activist. "Further confirmation that over 90% of the victims are innocent civilians." Brad Reed for Common Dreams Israel's yearslong assault on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 women and girls, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations. In total, the UN found that at least 22,000 women …
(2026-04-19). Hamas meets Mladenov in Cairo — Refuses disarmament talks without 'comprehensive solution'. iacenter.org April 13, 2026 The following appeared from @DropSiteNews on X on April 11: Hamas regards Palestinian weapons as legitimate under occupation. Reconstruction must not be linked to disarmament demands. No discussion of its political future without complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and lifting of the blockade. Decisions about weapons will be made by Palestinians internally, not imposed externally. Gaza's administrative and security structures must be preserved during construction to "prevent governmental vacuum and civil chaos." KAN reported that Israeli officials consider Hamas' position unacceptable to the "Boa…
(2026-04-19). UNICEF 'Outraged' After Israeli Attack Kills Two Water Truck Drivers in Gaza. news.antiwar.com The UN's child relief agency, UNICEF, said in a statement on Friday that it was "outraged" after an Israeli attack that morning killed two drivers who were contracted by the agency to "provide clean water to families" in the Gaza Strip, as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal. UNICEF …
(2026-04-19). Previously unseen Oct. 7 footage shows chaos through CCTV of Gaza border gas station. haaretz.com The footage from 20 surveillance cameras, obtained by Channel 12's investigative program 'Uvda,' raises questions about why it remained unseen for over two years. 'A lot of people went to the trouble of making sure we don't see these things,' one survivor said…
(2026-04-19). More than 18,000 patients wait to leave Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Israel asesina a trabajadores de Unicef que repartían agua en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Militares israelíes asesinaron, la madrugada de ayer, a dos conductores de camiones cisterna que trabajaban para el Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) en el suministro de agua potable a familias palestinas en la franja de Gaza, denunció ese organismo.
(2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-19). Starmer government facing collapse over Mandelson/Epstein scandal. wsws.org There is a fear that Starmer's downfall will bring to a head a far broader political crisis of rule for the British bourgeoisie, possibly claiming the Labour government as its victim.
(2026-04-19). Allies back Starmer as Mandelson saga leaves UK leader fighting for his job. scmp.com Senior Cabinet ministers on Sunday rallied around UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose leadership is teetering over his decision to give Britain's most important diplomatic job to Peter Mandelson, a scandal-tarnished politician and friend of Jeffrey Epstein. | Starmer will face restive lawmakers in Parliament on Monday to fight for his job after the explosive revelation that Mandelson was appointed ambassador to the United States despite failing security checks.
(2026-04-19). What Ancient Egyptian and Emoji Chain Texts Have in Common. fairobserver.com 
I'm pretty certain that most people think Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs are pictograms. As in, if I want to write "dog" in hieroglyphs, I would draw a picture of a dog. This isn't really correct. Actually, the Egyptian writing system is a fascinating combination of both pictographic and alphabetic writing systems. It is also far easier…
(2026-04-19). Female soldiers required long pants in marathon heat, men wore shorts. haaretz.com Female soldiers were required to wear long pants at the Jerusalem Marathon despite the heat, while male soldiers wore shorts. A soldier's mother said it is "taken for granted" that women's rights differ 'ostensibly for modesty reasons.' The IDF said it will investigate possible discrimination…
(2026-04-19). Trump backs US$50 million investment for South Africa rare earths. scmp.com Two enormous sandlike dunes at an old chemical processing plant in South Africa are at the centre of an exploratory US-backed project to extract highly sought-after rare earth elements from industrial mining waste. | The Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project has US support through a US$50 million equity investment by the government's International Development Finance Corporation and is part of accelerated US efforts to reduce its reliance on China for the minerals crucial for making electronic devices,…
(2026-04-19). Cuba celebrates 65 years since the victory at Playa Girón. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, together with the people of Playa Girón, celebrated the historic victory achieved against imperialism 65 years ago. | Floral offerings were placed at the monument in the Playa Girón Memorial Museum, bearing the names of the martyrs of the epic battle, on behalf of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and the people of Cuba. | Also participating in the ceremony were Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Co…
(2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.
(2026-04-19). A Primer on the Petrodollar and the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prasad — Apr 16, 2026 | As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is…
(2026-04-19). Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector's rapid technical advances. | The race's inaugural edition last year was riddled with ?mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last year's champion robot recorded a time of 2 hours 40 minutes, more than double the time of the human winner of the conventional race. | This year's contrast was stark. Not only had the number of participating teams increased from 20 to more than 100, but se…
(2026-04-19). Hezbollah Denies Syrian Interior Ministry Allegations, Affirms No Presence or Activity in Syria. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah firmly rejected what it described as false and fabricated allegations issued by the Syrian Interior Ministry linking the group to a cell recently detained in Syria, reiterating that it has no presence or operational activity on Syrian territory. In a statement issued on Sunday, Hezbollah's media relations office categorically denied any connection to the …
(2026-04-19). Salah scores in Merseyside derby as Liverpool win to boost European hopes. aljazeera.com Salah scores Liverpool's first goal, but Virgil van Dijk scores an injury-time winner against local rivals Everton.
(2026-04-19). Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that the opening day of the ISUZU IRONMAN African Championship, held on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Hobie Beach, was successfully executed without incident. | Municipal officials said all scheduled races were delivered safely, supported by integrated planning, strong inter-agency coordination, and world-class event management standards. | Saturday's programme featured the ISUZU 5150 Triathlon, the ISUZU Corporate Triathlon Challenge powered by Algoa FM, and the IRONKIDS race. The events drew…
(2026-04-19). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-19). PM urges EU to end association agreement with Israel. haaretz.com The prime minister's request comes days after Spain, Ireland and Slovenia wrote to the EU's top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, calling for a review of Israel's compliance with the agreement after the Knesset passed the death penalty law last month…
(2026-04-19). Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance. truthout.org An outgrowth of the counter-revolutionary Oslo Accords, the Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era. As such, the internet today is both an instrument for collective interconnection to Palestinian revolutionary history and struggle as well as a site of suppression and surveillance. As Miriyam Aouragh writes in Palestine… |
(2026-04-19). Senior Iran, Turkey diplomats discuss West Asia developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Senior diplomats from Iran and the Republic of Turkey have conferred on the latest developments in the West Asia region.
(2026-04-19). Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation. aljazeera.com Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.
(2026-04-19). Bulgaria election: Ex-President Radev claims 'victory' after early results. aljazeera.com Ex-PM Boyko Borissov congratulates Radev, cautioning that 'winning elections is one thing, governing is another'.
(2026-04-19). AI is advancing. Now it's up to humans to redefine their worth. scmp.com Generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered by large language models presents a significant breakthrough. For the first time, humans are communicating with computers using language instructions. This has enabled the use of AI agents to perform intelligent tasks involving some degree of advanced reasoning and complex logic. | Vibe coding — the use of AI for programming and software development by lay persons — empowers end-user application deployments. One-person companies using AI agents to…
(2026-04-19). We Should Not Fear The Tyrants; The Tyrants Should Fear Us. scheerpost.com In our society, we do not push psychopaths off the ice when nobody is looking. In our society, we let them rule the world. Caitlin Johnstone If there were a thousand people living on an island, and one of them began making life miserable for everyone else, there would soon be 999 people living on …
(2026-04-19). A look at the 'Wild West' of synthetic kratom, which doctors are calling 'more potent than fentanyl'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Philadelphia emergency room physician Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone was on duty on a recent Sunday, when a man came in suffering from a host of symptoms — nausea, stomach pain, sweating, restlessness and flu-like body aches. | Perrone, who directs the "It looked really like fulminant opioid withdrawal," she said, "had all the components of opioid withdrawal."
(2026-04-19). Eight children dead in US domestic violence shooting: police. geo.tv 
Law enforcement officers block the entrance to the Louisiana State Police Headquarters in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, US. — Reuters/FileSuspected gunman shot dead by police after car chase.Shooting appears to incident of domestic violence: police.Official says crime scene spanning between…
(2026-04-19). Insurgency-hit Nigeria strikes defence deal with Turkey. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in ≈åtƒÅhuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj. | During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand. They also deliberated on the significant contributions made by Sikhs towards the country's development and strengthening the community here. | Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj thanked Prime Minister Christo…
(2026-04-19). North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast. aljazeera.com Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.
(2026-04-19). Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What's next? globalvoices.org 
Analysts weigh in on what the Kazakhstan government's next moves might beOriginally published on This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Voters in Kazakhstan cas…
(2026-04-19). In Angola, Pope Leo prays at shrine that was once a hub for African slave trade. scmp.com Pope Leo on Sunday recalled the "sorrow and great suffering" Angolans endured for centuries, as the American pope prayed at a Catholic shrine located at the site of an important hub of the African slave trade during Portugal's colonial rule. | Leo travelled to the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima, nestled in the Angolan savannahs of baobab trees at the edge of the Kwanza River. It became a major pilgrimage destination after believers reported an appearance by the Virgin Mary around 1833.
(2026-04-19). Tommy Robinson backs violent rapist Conor McGregor. thecanary.co 
Content Note: this article contains an account of sexual assault Like others on the far right, Tommy Robinson has tried to depict himself as a great defender of British women. As we've reported, Robinson's credentials on this front don't hold up to scrutiny. This is especially true now that Robinson is throwing his weight behind […] | By
(2026-04-19). Democrats Are Split Over What It Means to Block Israel Weapons Deals. theintercept.com 
Ending U.S. military aid to Israel is now the mainstream position among Democratic leaders. | In a historic
(2026-04-19). IRGC Navy responds to US navy shooting at Iranian vessel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The IRGC Navy rapid reaction forces responded to the shooting at an Iranian commercial ship by American terrorist forces around the Sea of Oman and forced the Americans to retreat and flee.
(2026-04-19). Doylestown free concert series to showcase a 'diverse palette of voices' throughout May. whyy.org 
(2026-04-19). Baisakhi pilgrims head back to India. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Sikh pilgrims who visited Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival returned to India via the Wagah Border on Sunday after completing their 10-day stay, with emotional scenes witnessed at the time of departure. | Officials said a total of 2,238 pilgrims reached the border in special buses. Arrangements including additional immigration counters, medical camps, currency exchange and other facilities were provided to facilitate their return. | Provincial Minister for Minorities Affairs Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, Chairman of the Evacuee Trust Property Board Qamar-uz-Zaman, Additional Secretary Shrines Nasir…
(2026-04-19). Civil society in Cuba calls for signatures for the Homeland. radiohc.cu Civil society in Cuba is calling for the popular movement "My Signature for the Homeland" starting this Sunday, April 19, in response to the imperialist threat, announced Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), today. | During her address at the closing of the 5th International Colloquium "Patria," the member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) stated that, with the signature of every inhabitant of this island, they will reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace that is the essence of the Cuban nation, f…
(2026-04-19). Why Britain's far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine. aljazeera.com Hundreds of far-right "Britain First" supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.
(2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
(2026-04-19). Farage's approval nosedives to lowest ever. thecanary.co 
Nigel Farage has been on something of a journey over the past few decades. To begin with, he was widely perceived as a joke — one which the BBC couldn't stop telling. Even after Farage was successful in pushing the public towards Brexit, he wasn't able to convert that momentum into electoral success. Since 2024, however, […] | By
(2026-04-19). KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry. sanews.gov.za KZN Treasury calls for political will and active citizenry | KwaZulu-Natal Finance MEC Francois Rodgers has raised serious concerns over the poor audit outcomes in several municipalities, following a 2024—2025 Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) audit outcomes briefing presented to the Provincial Legislature by Auditor-General Tsakane Maluleke. | During the recent presentation, the Auditor-General highlighted ongoing weaknesses in compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, identifying this as a primary cause of persistent audit failures. | These include poor financial discipline, weak governa…
(2026-04-19). Pope in Algeria Slams Neocolonialism; Makes Trump Sad. juancole.com
(2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.
(2026-04-19). Iran never seeks spread of war: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezehskian says that "The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking to spread war, and the continuation of conflicts is not in the interest of any side."
(2026-04-19). Aimal hails April 19 as democratic milestone. tribune.com.pk 
Senator Aimal Wali Khan on Sunday termed April 19 a defining moment in Pakistan's democratic trajectory, saying the passage of the 18th Amendment symbolises a culmination of sustained struggle, sacrifice and political resolve. | He said the 18th Amendment marked a historic shift by restoring rights and powers to the provinces and granting identity to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a major milestone in strengthening federalism. | According to him, the amendment represented a significant advancement in recognising provincial autonomy and correcting longstanding imbalances in the federation.
(2026-04-19). No sanitizing the 'Dirty Business of Slavery'. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette April 15, 2026 President's House panel depicts George Washington signing the infamous 1793 Fugitive Slave Act. Posse of white men with clubs and guns in the background are shooting at four Black men escaping from enslavement. Ordered employees at Lowell, etc. (Photo: Betsey Piette) Philadelphia — In an ongoing effort by the Trump administration to whitewash U.S. history, on April 8 the National Park Service uploaded renderings of 11 proposed revisionist new panels for the Presidents House exhibit near the Liberty Bell. The proposed new panels seek to sanitize George Washington's role as the…
(2026-04-19). France U-turns on visa ban for Palestinian rights defender. newarab.com 
France has reportedly Jabarin, the director of the Ramallah-based rights group Al-Haq, has now
(2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). India firecracker factory blaze kills 20. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-19). With loss at Man City, have Arsenal lost their grip on the Premier League? aljazeera.com Arsenal's loss to City and a woeful end-of-season run have now cost them their once-comfortable, top-of-the-table lead.
(2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader rejects one-sided truce, signals response. newarab.com 
"A ceasefire means a complete cessation of all hostilities. Because we do not trust this enemy, the resistance fighters will remain in the field with their hands on the trigger, and they will respond to violations accordingly," Qassem said in a statement read out on TV. | "There is no ceasefire from the side of the resistance only, it must…
(2026-04-19). Concerns Grow That Israel Plans New Military Base in Syria as Troops Bring Prefab Units With Them. news.antiwar.com Since the December 2024 Israeli invasion of Syria, the Israeli military has set up multiple semi-permanent military outposts within Syria's southwest. There are growing signs that another such installation is planned, and locals are concerned. Israeli troops have been launching more and more incursions into the Quneitra Governorate, and while some of them are the …
(2026-04-19). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-19). Why Viktor Orbán's Defeat Matters. fairobserver.com Historical turning points are rarely obvious in real time. It took many years before historians could evaluate the sources without partisan passion and render the verdict that the Progressive Era had truly displaced the Gilded Age or that the civil-rights revolution had finally superseded the complacency of the Eisenhower era. Even the Thatcher—Reagan Revolution, which…
(2026-04-19). US energy chief says gas prices could stay above $3 per gallon until next year. geo.tv 
Gas prices are displayed at the pump at a gas station in the Hamilton Heights neighbourhood in the Manhattan borough of New York on March 31, 2026. — AFPChris Wright believes gas prices have peaked in US.Rising gas prices create political headwinds for Trump.US officials heading to…
(2026-04-19). Sunday Taquitos One Pissed Pope (Plus Bonus Taquito!). lataco.com 
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(2026-04-19). Peace Museum Launches Web Archive, Preserves Two Peace Websites. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Canadian Peace Museum, April 19, 2026 | The Canadian Peace Museum has launched its web archive, preserving two peace-related websites. In January 2026, the museum was contacted by Michael Cooke of the Kingston, Ontario based PeaceQuest. Cooke explained that the current hosts of the PeaceQuest archive and the website War And Children were at risk of being lost, as the current hosts were going through a restructure, which would see the end of their hosting. | Link to…
(2026-04-19). Eight children killed in USmass shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the latest mass shooting in the US, and the suspected gunman was later fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase on Sunday, local authorities said. | Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said at a news conference that some of the children were related to the suspected gunman, and that the shootings occurred in three residences. At least 10 people total were shot, he said but did not provide details on the survivors. | The shooting occurred just after 6 am on Sunday and is considered a domestic…
(2026-04-19). Watch: Hezbollah Drone and Missile Strikes on Israeli Infrastructure, Merkava Tank. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's military media released new footage on Sunday documenting drone and missile operations targeting Israeli positions. The first video, dated April 6, 2026, shows drone footage capturing the precise identification of an Israeli Merkava tank in the southern town of Beit Yahoun before directly striking the target. #Watch | #Hezbollah fighters target an #Israeli occupation …
(2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.
(2026-04-19). Enemy unable to replenish its ammunition during truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has said that Iranian armed forces have gotten ready to resume fighting while the enemy has been unable to restore its military capabilities.
(2026-04-19). AMOC To Collapse—Part 98. wattsupwiththat.com But crooked scientists has grant money to earn and far left Guardian hacks have headlines to write. It's a marriage made in heaven!
(2026-04-19). Lower emigration rates: Israel releases new census for Independence Day. haaretz.com Israel's population has grown by 146,000 people since last Independence Day, an increase of 1.4 percent, Israel Central Bureau of Statistics data shows. There was a decrease in the number of emigrants leaving Israel, with 45,000 Israelis emigrating, but only about 20,000 returning…
(2026-04-19). How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model. scmp.com For the first time in its history — and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention — Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. | Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all policy bureaus to help draft proposals by the end of the year. To lead the exercise, veteran civil servant Janice Tse Siu-wah has come out of retirement. The Legislative Council, not to be left out, has formed a committee supported by six coordinating groups spanning…
(2026-04-19). Era of imposing security from across oceans come to an end. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has declared that the era of imposing security from across the oceans has come to an end, emphasizing that regional waterways are now secured by the regional states.
(2026-04-19). Death By Black Excellence. popularresistance.org Identity reductionism—often misidentified as and used interchangeably with identity politics, coined by the Combahee River Collective—has become one of the definitive political reflexes of our time: an automated response that prioritizes symbolic protection over substantive engagement. In my own imperfect words, it is the liberal tendency to parasitically latch onto people who are categorically oppressed by systems: white supremacy, racial capitalism, cisheteropatriarchy, ableism, and/or saneism, to name a few.
(2026-04-19). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment | National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment. | The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. | The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be accessed on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. | The due date for submitting public comments is 10 June 2026. | According to National Treasury, since the abolition of the financial rand in 1991, South Africa has ado…
(2026-04-19). Fire at India firecracker factory kills 20: police. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-19). Sociedad civil en Cuba convoca a unir firmas por la Patria. radiohc.cu La sociedad civil en Cuba convoca al movimiento popular "Mi firma por la Patria" a partir de este domingo 19 de abril, frente a la amenaza imperialista, anunció hoy Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, jefa del departamento Ideológico del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC). | Durante su intervención en la clausura del V Coloquio Internacional Patria, la integrante del Comité Central del PCC dijo que, con la rúbrica de cada habitante de esta Isla, reafirmarán la irrenunciable vocación de paz que es esencia de la nación cubana, fraguada, "con la más profunda convicción de que defendernos, no es solo un derecho,…
(2026-04-19). Progresismo mundial clausura cumbre en Barcelona contra guerras y ultraderecha. cubadebate.cu Entre el 17 y 18 de abril, la Fira de Barcelona acogió más de una treintena de eventos —conferencias, mesas redondas y coloquios—, con más de un centenar de ponentes y partidos políticos de todo el mundo. Entre los invitados más prominentes estuvieron los presidentes de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi.
(2026-04-19). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: øQué va a pasar con las unidades presupuestadas en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Hay una nueva normativa que regula a las unidades presupuestadas, el Decreto 127: øpor qué es necesario transformar las unidades presupuestadas tal cual existen hoy? øEstá orientada esta normativa hacia la extinción de las unidades presupuestadas con tratamiento especial? øQué impacto real puede tener esta normativa a corto, mediano y largo plazo?
(2026-04-19). Manolo de los Santos at the 5th Patria Colloquium: "Fidel didn't give speeches; he led political training courses" radiohc.cu By Frank Martínez Rivero | At the closing of the 5th International Patria Colloquium, Manolo de los Santos, director of The People's Forum, delivered the keynote address — "The Word Made Revolution: Fidel and Communication," which became a true lesson in history, politics and communication strategy. | Before an attentive audience, the intellectual began by taking us back to Fidel, because what the Commander built was not just a method of management or leadership, but an entire architecture in which millions of people could participate and witness. | The difference today, Manolo explained, is that this archi…
(2026-04-19). The people of Girón begin signing for the Patria. radiohc.cu With the signature of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, a popular movement called "My Signature for the Homeland" began today, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to peace, the essence of the Cuban nation. | Following the ceremony in Playa Girón commemorating the 65th anniversary of the historic victory against the mercenary invasion in April 1961, the people proceeded to sign in support of the Homeland's commitment to peace and its sovereignty. | José Enrique de la Cruz Pérez, leader of the Federation of Un…
(2026-04-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba concluye temporada de presentaciones. cubadebate.cu Hoy concluyen las presentaciones del programa concierto preparado por el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) para esta temporada en el escenario de la sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional durante las últimas tres jornadas.
(2026-04-19). EEUU: Mueren ocho niños tras tiroteo masivo tras disputa familiar. cubadebate.cu Según la Policía, citada por medios locales, las víctimas tenían entre uno y 14 años, aproximadamente. Un total de 10 personas resultaron heridas, precisaron las autoridades.
(2026-04-19). Esta es la última oportunidad para los iraníes, amenaza Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, lanzó una dura advertencia este domingo a Irán al asegurar que el país tiene una "última oportunidad" para firmar un acuerdo, en medio de las negociaciones en curso para poner fin al conflicto en la región.
(2026-04-19). Ya se distribuyen en Cuba los derivados del crudo donado por Rusia. cubadebate.cu Gasolina, diésel, fuel oil y gas licuado, obtenidos del procesamiento de las 100 000 toneladas de crudo donadas por Rusia, ya están siendo distribuidas en el territorio nacional, lo que ha permitido comenzar a reducir las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico y aliviar el déficit de combustible en sectores críticos como la salud y la generación distribuida.
(2026-04-19). Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title. aljazeera.com Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.