(2026-04-21). Irán no aceptará negociaciones con EEUU bajo amenazas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advirtió este lunes que desde Teherán están preparados ´para mostrar nuevas cartas en el campo de batalla ª, ante las amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | En su cuenta de X, el máximo representante del legislativo escribió: Trump, al imponer un bloqueo y violar el alto el fuego, pretende convertir esta mesa de negociaciones —en su propia imaginación— en una mesa de rendición o justificar una nueva escalada bélica ª. | Recalcó que la nación persa no aceptará negociaciones ´bajo la amenaza de la vio…
(2026-04-21). Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
(2026-04-21). Mass arrests in Brisbane add to repression of anti-genocide protests in Australia. wsws.org The arrests of 22 demonstrators in Brisbane follow police raids conducted by the state Labor governments in New South Wales and Victoria.
(2026-04-21). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? juancole.com Interview of Dr. Mehran Mostafavi by Fariba Amini : | In a resolution against nuclear war initiated by philosopher Bertrand Russell and endorsed by Albert Einstein just a week before his death, they wrote: "We appeal, as human beings, to human beings, remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you do so, the way lies open to a new paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death." — July 1955, letter addressed to President Roosevelt, the Russel-Einstein Manifesto | Dr. Mehran Mostafavi* is a nuclear expert who teaches at some of the most prestigious institutions in Fr…
(2026-04-21). A connecting link between Trump and Epstein: Who is Paolo Zampolli? wsws.org The emergence of figures like Zampolli signals the consolidation of oligarchic domination over political life and the decay of democratic rule.
(2026-04-21). Iran's bold Hormuz u-turn arm-twists Trump: Will seized ship backfire as oil skyrockets to $95. hindustantimes.com The world's most critical oil chokepoint is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about supply. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, one question is beginning to dominate: is this a temporary shock, or the start of a much bigger energy crisis? At the center of it all is a rapidly intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran. A seized vessel, a tightening blockade, and a sudden reversal on reopening one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, each move has sent markets into a spiral. Oil prices are swinging, gas futures are jumping, and global investors are watching every…
(2026-04-21). Trump's apocalyptic rhetoric echoes nuclear annihilation. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' was more than bluster-it was a reckless invocation of nuclear destruction that shattered diplomatic norms and reignited questions about his fitness to command American power.
(2026-04-21). Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions. scmp.com Iran's firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos. | The attack, which took place on Saturday, has been especially awkward for Iran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties with Tehran, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
(2026-04-21). Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.
(2026-04-21). Iran psychological warfare from Putin's capital? Trump gets contradictory signals amid ship seizure. hindustantimes.com Iran's envoy in Moscow is trying to project calm at a very tense moment, insisting that despite the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, commercial traffic can still safely move through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's protection. He points to what he calls a new legal and security framework for navigation, saying Iran now guarantees safe passage for ships that coordinate with its authorities, even as navies and insurers grow more nervous about the conflict spilling over. His comments, carried by Russian and regional media, land just as Washington's dramatic boarding and capture of the Iranian‚Ä&e…
(2026-04-21). Iran is sending mixed signals as Trump threatens war to advance cease-fire talks. haaretz.com If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night — and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and the political leadership ‚ñ Netanyahu continues to leak his assessment, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse…
(2026-04-21). Israel declares Iran missiles finished, but the timing looks like damage control ahead of US meet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, reports says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-21). US seizes Iran-bound ship from China in Arabian Sea. wsws.org Less than 48 hours remain before the expiration of a ceasefire, which could lead to resumption of full-scale US bombing of Iran.
(2026-04-21). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were The White House said Vice President
(2026-04-21). Iran's 10-Point Plan is Still a Workable basis for Talks. juancole.com ( On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as "a workable basis on whic…
(2026-04-21). Mojtaba flips script on Trump, still calling shots against US despite weeks of 'badly hurt' talk. hindustantimes.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered only a minor leg injury in the February 28 strike that killed his father, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Iran International, pushing back on earlier reports that he had been badly wounded or was out of action.
(2026-04-21). Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip. ecns.cn Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.-Palestinian media.
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Israel hindering Gaza aid access despite court ruling, says NGO. newarab.com 
(2026-04-21). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-21). Japan's drill role stirs unease. ecns.cn Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.
(2026-04-21). FMLN expresses solidarity with Cuba amid U.S. threats of aggression. radiohc.cu The Secretary General of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), Manuel "Chino" Flores, expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people, who are threatened with imperialist aggression from the United States. | In a press conference in San Salvador, Flores stated that the island suffers a criminal blockade, a people who aspire to a better life, with health and education, and who, despite the restrictions and aggressions, have a healthcare system capable of serving the entire world with medical brigades, as demonstrated during the pandemic when they were even able to produce vaccines. | "We will always…
(2026-04-21). Algeria's ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case. aljazeera.com Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
(2026-04-21). Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West 'manifesto' has critics alarmed. aljazeera.com Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
(2026-04-21). Big Brother and the Israel Advocacy Machine. juancole.com (
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Lufthansa closes regional carrier CityLine with immediate effect: An act of top-down class war. wsws.org With the immediate closure of its regional carrier CityLine, Lufthansa has immediately suspended around 1,300 pilots, stewards and stewardesses, and technical and other personnel.
(2026-04-21). Borneo fire devastates thousands of Malaysia's poorest people. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the plight of hundreds of thousands of working-class people living in slum settlements in both the Malaysian and Indonesian parts of Borneo.
(2026-04-21). Porto Alegre Conference: How not to fight fascism. wsws.org Far from representing a step forward in the construction of an international movement against fascism and war, the Porto Alegre Conference was a political platform for blocking the development of a revolutionary and independent struggle by the working class.
(2026-04-21). 42,000 University of California workers prepare to strike. wsws.org UC workers confront soaring living costs and worsening conditions, as past contracts expose the need to wrest control from the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). "We do have the money to pay for education. Unfortunately, it's been funneled away to pay for wars" : California Little Lake teachers walk out. wsws.org The strike by more than 200 Little Lake educators is part of a broader rebellion by teachers and school workers against poverty wages, healthcare cuts, overcrowded classrooms and the sabotage of struggles by the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). Federal prosecutors seize on California warehouse fire to criminalize anti-capitalist opposition. wsws.org Authorities have not officially confirmed a motive, but video posted by warehouse worker Chamel Abdulkarim points to anger over low wages and poor working conditions behind the Ontario, California, fire.
(2026-04-21). County blends preservation with tourism-led economic growth. ecns.cn Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.
(2026-04-21). Effort targets irregular stock selloffs. ecns.cn China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said.
(2026-04-21). A stone testament to enduring ties>. ecns.cn The Lhagyari Palaces in Chusum county, Xizang autonomous region, stand as magnificent historical landmarks that reflect centuries of cultural exchange and ethnic integration between Tibetan chieftains and the central dynasties, according to historians and scholars.
(2026-04-21). Wrong, The Independent, the Atlantic Current Isn't on the Brink of Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com The Independent declaring a looming catastrophe based on one modeling study doesn't represent balanced, informed science reporting. Rather, it is acting as a promoter for an alarming, unlikely climate narrative, which may attract readers but simultaneously does a disservice to them and sound science itself.
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province to learn clean energy industry. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit the Clean Energy and Green Computing Dispatching Center in Qinghai Province on April 19, 2026, where he learns about the province's advantages in clean energy resources and the development of its green computing industry.
(2026-04-21). EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans. newarab.com 
The European Union has been working on plans to deport those with no right to stay in the bloc back to
(2026-04-21). US Air Force's A-10 Warthog jet spared retirement even after reported loss near Iran. geo.tv 
Staff Sergeant Keith Haas of the US Air Force adjusts equipment on an A-10 Warthog warplane at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul April 17, 2002. — ReutersExtension preserves combat power, says USAF secretary.Arizona Sen Mark Kelly has fought to avert A-10's retirement.USAF warns A-10s…
(2026-04-21). France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon. newarab.com 
The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to the
(2026-04-21). CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
(2026-04-21). Police arrest dozens, using tear gas to thwart rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms. indybay.org On Saturday, law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse over 1,000 concerned citizens — teachers, doctors, nurses, students, families, Democrats, and Republicans — who came together out of concern for animal welfare.
(2026-04-21). Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award. aljazeera.com First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…
(2026-04-21). Disney carries out "massive layoffs," while Sony, SnapChat, Artnet do their own job slashing. wsws.org April so far has seen a wave of layoffs at Disney, Sony Pictures, at arts web platforms and in social media.
(2026-04-21). Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility. indybay.org Hundreds of animal rights activists raided a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding and testing facility in Dane county Saturday morning, one day ahead of the expected protest.
(2026-04-21). Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. aljazeera.com Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.
(2026-04-21). 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:…
(2026-04-21). Resistance to Trump is Organizing in Marin San Geronimo Valley. indybay.org Indivisiblesvg.com is now holding regular protest actions…
(2026-04-21). Cuba Announces the Start of the 4th Elite Baseball League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation announced today that "because of what baseball represents in the Cuban popular imagination," the IV Elite League will begin on May 2nd in stadiums of six qualified teams. | The governing body emphasized that the decision stems from baseball's deep roots in Cuban culture and national identity, and also reflects "a demand of the people"—ideas that set the tone for a call to reconnect with the fans. | According to official information, the tournament will take place "amid the current situation in the country," marked by "the intensificati…
(2026-04-21). U.S. Labor Secretary to step down: White House. ecns.cn U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an investigation into alleged misconduct, becoming the third cabinet member to step down during President Donald Trump's second term.
(2026-04-21). City of Birmingham Retirement and Relief System v Rex Tillerson, et al. wattsupwiththat.com I'd suggest this is potentially not just one attorneys office copying the 'homework' out of another office because of sheer laziness.
(2026-04-21). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO, John Ternus named successor. ptcnews.tv Apple CEO resigns: Apple has appointed John Ternus as its next CEO, signaling a significant leadership shift as long-time chief Tim Cook steps down after 15 years. | Ternus, who has spent 25 years at Apple and currently heads hardware engineering, will take over from September 1. Cook—credited with expanding Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion during his tenure—will transition to the role of executive chairman. He has led the company since 2011, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs, who resigned due to health issues before his death. | At 50, Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has been a key figure behind…
(2026-04-21). Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon. ecns.cn Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-04-21). White House sends delegation to deliver war ultimatum to Cuba. wsws.org While the last visit took place under conditions of a temporary diplomatic reopening, the latest delegation presented an ultimatum under threat of military aggression.
(2026-04-21). Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration. aljazeera.com Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
(2026-04-21). Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy stands test of time. ecns.cn Time has had a significant impact over the past 55 years on many people, including the Chinese and United States table tennis players who took part in the groundbreaking Ping-Pong Diplomacy that started in 1971 and helped thaw the ice between the two countries.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, warns security firm. geo.tv 
(2026-04-21). Israeli police arrest two ultra-Orthodox Jews for removing Israeli flags. aljazeera.com Two ultra-Orthodox Jews tore down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh, before being arrested by Israeli authorities.
(2026-04-21). Smart factories power China's growth rebound. ecns.cn Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.
(2026-04-21). Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.
(2026-04-21). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-21). Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel. aljazeera.com Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-21). Preventing resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Preventing the resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation and the strong will of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). PLA warns Japan after Strait transit. ecns.cn The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.
(2026-04-21). Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'. ecns.cn With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing.
(2026-04-21). Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO. ecns.cn Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Pentagon rift highlights tensions in U.S. defense leadership. ecns.cn A recent disagreement between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has brought Washington's internal power struggles back into the spotlight, following recent personnel decisions and public remarks that exposed divisions within the Pentagon.
(2026-04-21). Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, on the occasion of its spring festival.
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province in NW China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit Banyan Village, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Energy sector shows resilience in Q1. ecns.cn Chinas energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic depth in the first quarter of the year, with production of coal, crude oil, natural gas and electricity all hitting record highs for the period.
(2026-04-21). Israeli man stabs wife to death, seriously wounds her 9-year-old son. haaretz.com Police say the 39-year-old suspect stabbed his wife to death and seriously wounded her son, calling emergency services afterwards. According to a Haaretz tally, 95 people have been murdered in Israel since the start of 2026, including eight women.
(2026-04-21). 1 Chinese national missing after falling overboard near South Korea's Jeju. ecns.cn A Chinese national remains missing, after falling overboard from a cruise ship near South Korea's Jeju Island on Monday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Jeju.
(2026-04-21). What's wrong with the image? (The big retirement lie?). onlineopinion.com.au Half of retirees have under $250k in super. Most rely on the pension. The reality of ageing in Australia is far from comfortable.
(2026-04-21). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-21). The "Global Progressive Mobilization" : A bankrupt spectacle in Barcelona. wsws.org The weekend conference was a bogus defense of democracy by parties and government leaders who have facilitated the rise of the fascist threat they claim to oppose.
(2026-04-21). "They want to do to the TRNC what they wanted to do to Donbas" unitedworldint.com 
Speech at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative of the Vatan Party in Russia and UWI author, attended and spoke at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative …
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers carried out a one-day strike over medical benefits in several major cities across Colombia last week, while 5,500 municipal workers in Montreal struck for three days to protest stalled contract negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Palace and West Ham Draw in Mid-table clash in English Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 today in the 33rd round of the English Premier League. | Crystal Palace, stuck in 13th place in the English league, failed to capitalize on their home advantage at Selhurst Park to secure three points and continue their poor run of form after a defeat in their previous match. | In the seventh minute, the home side's center forward, Jorge Strand Larsen, had a chance to open the scoring with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box, but his effort went wide. | In the minutes that followed, West Ham began attacking Dean Henderson's goal with shot…
(2026-04-21). U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death. ecns.cn Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him.
(2026-04-21). Comicomment: U.S. threatens NATO exit, escalating alliance tensions. ecns.cn If Washington scales back its commitments while pressing Europe to assume more—and hints at an exit—it risks removing a cornerstone of the alliance. This could trigger a chain reaction, placing the transatlantic framework under mounting strain and raising the possibility that an already fragile organization could ultimately unravel.
(2026-04-21). Hamas holds talks in Cairo with mediators and representatives of various Palestinian factions. ecns.cn
(2026-04-21). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Trump says he'll meet Mojtaba's top men soon, completely sidelines Vance and Pakistan track. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Commemorate Workers Memorial Day 2026 Remember The Dead-Fight For The Living! indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Building Bridges With Historian Safiya Bukhara & Unionists Clarence Thomas & Chris Silvera. indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Fidel y la Comunicación Revolucionaria: Lecciones para el Siglo XXI (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué tiene que ver Fidel con la inteligencia artificial? øQué puede enseñarnos en un ecosistema dominado por algoritmos y plataformas que moldean lo que vemos y pensamos? øTiene sentido hablar de un líder del siglo XX en un mundo que discute sobre deepfakes y automatización del pensamiento? Si hoy la batalla por el poder pasa por la comunicación, øqué hicieron quienes lograron construir una revolución sin tener ninguno de los instrumentos actuales de la tecnología?
(2026-04-21). Minrex: Delegaciones de Cuba y EE.UU. dialogaron en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El subdirector general a cargo de Estados Unidos del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex), Alejandro García del Toro confirmó este lunes que delegaciones de ambos países sostuvieron recientemente un encuentro en La Habana, que se desarrolló ´de forma respetuosa y profesional ª. | En declaraciones al diario Granma, el diplomático precisó que participaron secretarios adjuntos del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., y por la parte cubana, a nivel de viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores.Es un asunto sensible que, como hemos dicho, manejamos con discreción", afirmó. Foto: Cubaminrex | Según…
(2026-04-21). Felicitan a presidente de Cuba por su cumpleaños 66. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes múltiples felicitaciones con motivo de su cumpleaños 66, enviadas por miembros de organizaciones políticas y de masas, así como por directivos de instituciones del país. | A través de mensajes difundidos en redes sociales y medios oficiales, representantes del PCC, el Gobierno y diversas organizaciones destacaron la trayectoria del mandatario, su compromiso con la Revolución y su labor al frente del país en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y tensiones internacionales.
(2026-04-21). Periodismo basura: CiberCuba monetiza el dolor de los niños cubanos. cubadebate.cu El nuevo estudio del Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate documenta cómo el medio oficial de la derecha anticubana, CiberCuba, convierte a niños, niñas y adolescentes en soporte de su relato, mediante la exposición reiterada de su imagen en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Una práctica que colisiona con la ley y con la ética periodística.
(2026-04-21). Cuba cuenta con siete vacunas contra enfermedades infecciosas veterinarias. radiohc.cu Cuba cuenta, actualmente, con siete vacunas para combatir enfermedades veterinarias, las cuales tienen en común el hecho de ser las primeras y únicas formulaciones implementadas en la isla durante el período revolucionario. | Los inyectables son contra la viruela aviar, bronquitis infecciosa, bursitis infecciosa, neumoencefalitis aviar, carbunco sintomático, encefalomielitis equina e icterohemoglobinuria bacilar bovina. | La nación caribeña implementa de manera escalonada siete vacunas veterinarias con tecnología 100 por ciento nacional, cumpliendo con todas las normas y controles de producción emitidos por la Or…
(2026-04-21). Plata para Cuba en equipos mixto de Panamericano Senior de Judo. cubadebate.cu Cuba terminó este lunes con la medalla de plata en el torneo por equipos mixto del Campeonato Panamericano Senior de Judo de Panama, al caer en la final ante Brasil, nación que también ganó este fin de semana el individual, seguido por la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-04-21). Cuba: IV Liga Élite de Béisbol comenzará el próximo 2 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol informó este lunes que "por lo que representa la pelota en el imaginario popular cubano", la IV Liga Élite comenzará el 2 de mayo en estadios de seis equipos clasificados. | El organismo rector subrayó que la decisión responde a que el béisbol "está asido a las raíces culturales y de identidad nacional" y constituye, además, "un reclamo del pueblo", ideas que marcan el tono de una convocatoria que busca reconectar con la afición. | Según la información oficial, el torneo se desarrollará "en medio de la situación que vive el país", marcada por el "recrudecimiento del bloqu…
(2026-04-21). Ponderan Premio Casa de las Américas en su edición 66. radiohc.cu El presidente de Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto definió este lunes al Premio Literario que cada año convoca la institución habanera como una señal de vida de la cultura revolucionaria y una gran victoria de Cuba. | Durante la inauguración del certamen, en la Sala 'Manuel Galich', de la entidad, el destacado intelectual reconoció la realización de esta edición 66, en medio de un complejo escenario recrudecido por las amenazas y pretensiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de invadir la nación caribeña.En el encuentro convergen diversidad de autores y en esta oportunidad, pese a las circunstancias actuales que ob…
(2026-04-21). øCómo ha cambiado la Tierra en 58 años?: lo que revela la comparación entre las icónicas fotos de nuestro planeta del Apolo 8 y de Artemis II. cubadebate.cu Cuando el comandante del Apolo 8, Frank Borman, vio por primera vez la cara oculta de la Luna desde la ventana de su nave en 1968, quedó impactado por su aspecto desolador.
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Copresidente de Nicaragua exige fin del bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega exigió este lunes el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al que calificó como una política injusta mantenida durante más de seis décadas. | Durante un acto en Managua, la capital nicaragàºense, por el Día de la Paz, el mandatario denunció que la Casa Blanca mantiene amenazas contra la nación caribeña, pese a la resistencia demostrada por su pueblo. | Ante los asistentes, entre ellos la copresidenta Rosario Murillo y representantes de la Asamblea Nacional, el Ejército y la Policía Nacional, Ortega afirmó: Se le o…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-21). Lecce Draws and Remains in the Relegation Zone of Italian Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Lecce drew 1-1 against Fiorentina today in the 33rd round of Italian football (Serie A) and remain in the relegation zone. | Eusebio Di Francesco's men failed to capitalize on their home advantage and the support of the fans at the Stadio Via del Mare to secure three points that would have lifted them from the bottom of the table. | The first goal of the game came in the fourth minute courtesy of Jack Harrison, who latched onto a through ball from midfielder Rolando Mandragora and slotted it into the back of the net. | Tiago Gabriel equalized for the home side in the 71st minute, hea…
(2026-04-21). Federal court orders release of El Gamal family after 10 months in ICE detention. wsws.org The ruling is a victory for Hayam El Gamal and her five children, but the family remains imprisoned and threatened with deportation as the Trump administration continues expanding the immigration police state and the network of for-profit detention camps.
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) – Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.President Donald Trump has said he would send a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for additional talks before a ceasefire is set to expire in the coming days. Iran is considering attending the peace talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, but no decision had been made.
(2026-04-20). Headlines for April 20, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Shuts Access to Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Israeli Soldier Filmed Destroying a Statue of Jesus in Southern Lebanon, British Authorities Probe Recent Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites in London, Oil and Gas Prices Surge After U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, United Nations: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza from October 2023 to December 2025, Eight Children Shot and Killed by Louisiana Father, as Five People Injured in Shooting Near University of Iowa, At Least Six People Killed in Mass Shooting in Ukraine, U.S. Says It Killed 3 Aboard Alleged Drug B…
(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). 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). Little faith in south Lebanon that ceasefire will last. newarab.com 
When a truce came into effect at midnight on 17 April, Everyone told The New Arab they were exhausted from displacement and war. For more than six weeks, Israel unleashed its assault on the country, killing 2,100 people and displacing over 1.1 million people. |
(2026-04-20). The BBC interviewed me about Lebanon — then distorted everything. thecanary.co 
The BBC interviewed me about the war on Lebanon. By the end of it, I felt used. It felt dirty. They approached me through BBC London. The angle was: how the Israeli war on Lebanon is affecting Londoners with family back home. I accepted, cautiously. BBC wants my photos They asked me to send photos […] | By
(2026-04-20). Defying Hezbollah, Lebanon's president seeks end to hostilities with Israel talks. scmp.com Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations. | Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has sharply criticised the Lebanese government's negotiations with Israel, which are set to enter a second round on Thursday.
(2026-04-20). Lebanon's Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). Life in Lebanon: Israeli destruction forces many to leave south Lebanon. ecns.cn Thousands of Lebanese citizens uprooted by the war are returning to their homes, as a fragile ceasefire continues to hold between Hezbollah and Israel. Many, however, are finding the living conditions difficult. Adel EL Mahrouky reports from southern Lebanon.
(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). "CIA Man" in Kisangani Helped Provide Cover For Regime Change and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com In 1997, Ambassador Robert Houdek was the senior U.S. official in eastern Congo. His job was to assist in the repatriation of Hutu refugees who fled Rwanda after the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took control following Rwanda's 1990-1994 civil war. A former senior CIA officer characterized Houdek as "our man in Kisangani" who "worked …
(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). Jill Stein on Earth Day to May Day. mediasanctuary.org The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the United States held its annual Earth Day to May Day webinar on Monday April 13. Speakers were Jill Stein, the recent Green Presidential candidate, and Michael Johnson, Democracy Campaign Manager for Third Act. The event highlights the interconnection of issues such as climate change, economic inequality, war, racial injustice, immigrant rights, and democracy. We hear from Jill Stein, who focuses on the current war with Iran and its impact on energy, food, and nuclear weapons. and the need for a Green New Deal.
(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). 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). Oil prices jump about 5% over US action. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Oil prices jumped about 5% in Monday after the US Navy action in continued its naval bolckade against Iran and closure of Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-20). Who Is Breaking International Law in the Strait of Hormuz? It's Not Iran, Says Scholar. democracynow.org 
While many Western countries have condemned Iran's restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively muted about the "clearly unlawful" war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran, says law professor Maryam Jamshidi. | "This says a lot about the ways in which international law is being deployed in this moment as a way of restraining and regulating Iranian behavior, while effectively allowing the United States and Israel a free hand to do what they want," says Jamshidi, a professor at the University of Color…
(2026-04-20). Tit-for-tat blockades once again cripple traffic in Hormuz. al-monitor.com Traffic once again seized up in the Strait of Hormuz as both Tehran and Washington imposed separate blockades, with Iranian vessels continuing to test the US shutdown, tracking data showed Monday.Iran announced on Friday that it would reopen the strategic waterway, but the United States did not reciprocate for vessels going to and from Iranian ports.Dozens of commercial vessels passed through the strait before Iran reclosed the passage on Saturday, later warning that any approaching ship would be treated as a target.
(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). Iran executes 2 over Israel spy links, opposition rejects claim. newarab.com 
Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad, including in Iraq's Kurdi…
(2026-04-20). Turning point? Clean energy met 100% of world's new power needs in 2025: report. scmp.com As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly gaining ground and emerging as a solution for nations looking to reduce their reliance on oil and gas imports. | The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to the study by London-based energy think tank Ember released on…
(2026-04-20). Over 3,300 Iranians martyred in US-Israel attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iran's forensic authority says at least 3,375 people, including hundreds of children, have been martyred during the recent 40 days of unprovoked war of aggression waged by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran.
(2026-04-20). 2 spies convicted of cooperation with Mossad hanged in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Two men convicted of spying for the Israeli Mossad spy agency were executed in Iran after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences following the completion of all legal procedures.
(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). 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). Iran delays response to US attack on ship for family safety. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that the country's response to a US naval attack on Iranian container vessel "Touska" in the Gulf of Oman has been put off to ensure safety of crew's families.
(2026-04-20). Iran rules out new talks for now, says US not serious about diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei can be seen in this image. — X/@IRIMFA_ENUS accused of ceasefire violations by Tehran.Naval blockade and ship attack cited as breaches.Iran says US not serious about diplomacy.TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil…
(2026-04-20). Gulf diplomacy intensifies amid Iran-US ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
Diplomatic visits and movements across the Gulf last week reaffirmed the indirect role played by Gulf countries, particularly This is seen as paving the way for a broader agreement at a later stage, with Gulf participation to ensure…
(2026-04-20). Iran talks in doubt as Tehran vows to boycott Islamabad meeting. newarab.com 
Iran will not send a delegation to a Speaking at a press conference on Monday morning, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagahei said there were no plans "for now" for another round of talks with the US. | Bagahei said Tehran had submitted a 10-point proposal as a basis for discussi…
(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). Iran has no plans for next round of talks with US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran has no plans for another round of negotiations with the US as of yet.
(2026-04-20). US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end. scmp.com The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. | The White House said Vice-President J.D. Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad, which was preparing for a second round of talks on ending the war that has engulfed the Middle East and shaken global markets.
(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). Iran-US: European stocks slide as oil jumps on Hormuz tensions. newarab.com 
European stocks fell on Monday as oil prices surged over Investors were on edge approaching the end of the US-Iran ceasefire, with Iran insisting it has no plan to attend a new round of negotiations with the United States. | "The market mood is very different at the start of the week compared to Friday," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB. | Crude ha…
(2026-04-20). Israel Continues to Kill Aid Workers in Gaza Seven Months Into the Ceasefire. truthout.org Majdi Aslan, 54, was driving a truck for the UN's World Health Organization (WHO) on April 6 when the Israeli army killed him in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza. Aslan was the main driver in a WHO convoy that was transporting injured Palestinian patients from Gaza to Egypt and other countries. The convoy already had its coordinated permit from the Israeli army to move, as per protocol. |
(2026-04-20). Israeli soldier in Sri Lanka faces war crimes summons over Gaza. newarab.com 
An Israeli-American soldier is facing a war crimes complaint over his suspected complicity in carrying out systematic demolitions of civilian infrastructure during The
(2026-04-20). Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein's friend as ambassador as leadership teeters. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged Monday that he made the wrong judgement when he picked Jeffrey Epstein's friend Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to Washington, batting away a barrage of calls to resign over a scandal that has left his leadership teetering. | Starmer said he would have withdrawn the appointment if he had known Mandelson had failed security checks, as he tried to explain why Mandelson was given the UK's most important diplomatic post. Starmer placed blame squarely…
(2026-04-20). Bulgaria's pro-Kremlin ex-president wins election, Russia and EU welcome victory. scmp.com Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant political forces and possibly pushing the EU and Nato member state closer to Moscow. | The performance, exceeding opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation and may end, for now, the chronic instability that led to eight elections ‚Äåin five years.
(2026-04-20). Ireland's president calls for UN renewal to 'save us from hell'. thecanary.co 
Ireland's president Catherine Connolly has told a gathering of largely progressive leaders that they must cooperate to fight back against a growing tide of "might is right". Speaking at the Defence of Democracy conference in Barcelona, Connolly offered a defence of the UN as the best available means to achieve this, even if, "the United […] | By
(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). Unite escalates strike action against below-inflation pay for Scottish university workers. thecanary.co 
On 20 April, Unite the Union announced that more than 1,100 workers at five Scottish universities will stage a 24-hour strike. The industrial action is scheduled for 24 April to dispute an imposed real-terms pay cut. Unite members at Glasgow, Strathclyde, Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh Napier and Heriot Watt universities will take part. At […] | By
(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). '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). Muckrakers Media Freedom: Celebrating the Izzy Award. projectcensored.org This week on the program, we celebrate Independent Media and press freedom with Izzy Fest 2026 and the 18th annual Izzy Award named after the legendary muckraker, I.F. Stone.
| First up, we have documentary filmmaker Abby Martin of Empire Files who is sharing the Izzy Award this year for her documentary Earths Greatest Enemy about how the Pentagon is the worlds greatest polluter and why we must all act to reverse the global damage caused by US military.
| Next up Izzy judge and professor Victor Pickard discusses the state of our free press, the challenges journalists face from the current administrati…
(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). Woman arrested in US for trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). Cubans residing in Nicaragua reaffirm support for the Revolution. radiohc.cu The Antonio Maceo Patriotic Community of Cubans residing in Nicaragua reaffirmed its support for the Revolution in the face of ongoing threats from the United States government against the island. | During a meeting that was part of a global day of protest against Washington's blockade policy against Havana, the community emphasized the importance of unity at this time. | At the meeting, which was also attended by Nicaraguans who are friends of Cuba, the group's president, Rafael Ruiz, read the declaration issued by the Revolutionary Government on April 16th. | The document reaffirms faith in victory in defense o…
(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). Ghalibaf warns global oil traders on 'house of cards' pricing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the global oil market participants against relying on unreliable "vibe-trading digital oil,", urging them to focus instead on real physical oil transactions.
(2026-04-20). Canada robbery: Jewellery, vaulables worth Rs 1.4 crore stolen from Punjabi household in Malton. ptcnews.tv Canada robbery: A Punjabi family in the Canadian city of Malton was robbed of jewellery and valuables worth ‚Çπ1.39 crore in just two minutes. The homeowner said the theft occurred while they were attending a Vaisakhi event at a gurdwara. | According to Harmanpreet Kaur, the accused broke into the house through a kitchen window and collected all the jewellery in pillowcases before fleeing. When the family returned, they found the bedroom ransacked. CCTV footage later showed two suspects running away. | The woman broke down while recounting the incident, saying that after 10 years of hard work, th…
(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). As Fuel Protests Sweep Ireland, the Left Points to Imperialism as the Culprit. truthout.org As of April 16, the International Energy Agency reported that Europe has around six weeks left of jet fuel amid the ongoing war on Iran. This comes on the heels of a seven-day long blockade of major roadways by a decentralized coalition of farmers, truckers, agricultural contractors, and others in protest of skyrocketing fuel prices in Ireland. The country grinded to a halt as protesters also… |
(2026-04-20). Egypt court voids Baha'i marriage amid discrimination concerns. newarab.com 
In its decision, the Court of Cassation stated that the Baha'i faith "is not considered one of the divinely revealed religions recognised by the Egyptian state", and therefore "cannot be registered or acknowledged in official documents issued by government agencies",…
(2026-04-20). Mapping Russian Investment in India. infobrics.org The two sides have implemented several steps to facilitate the flow of goods, including developing a national currency mechanism, improving logistics, and arranging insurance solutions, with the aim to move away from reliance on Western entities…
(2026-04-20). 'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN. geo.tv 
(2026-04-20). Service sector emerges as key driver of domestic energy demand. ecns.cn China's electricity consumption — a key barometer of economic activity — maintained steady growth in March, driven largely by a robust expansion in high-tech services and the green energy sector, official data showed on Monday.
(2026-04-20). Democracy During Detention Act Clyanna Lightbourn. mediasanctuary.org The 2026 election year is possibly the most important election federally and locally. Clyanna Lightbourn, of the The League of Women Voters of New York, is leading the campaign for the Democracy During Detention Act. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe discusses how this act codifies the right to vote for detained citizens who remain eligible, and guarantees timely, effective access to at least one secure method of voter registration and balloting. | This bipartisan election administration bill seeks to establish a statewide program for those who are detained but have not been convicted of a felony. | DDD…
(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). Conservatives Stand Tommy Robinson-Supporting Candidate Who Called Boris Johnson a 'Traitorous Scumbag'. bylinetimes.com 
The Conservative Party has been urged to sack one of its candidates after a Byline Times investigation found he had praised Tommy Robinson, demanded mass deportations and called the party's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a "traitorous scumbag" who will be "jailed the second we take power." | Nathan Smith, who is standing to become a Conservative councillor in Harrow in next month's local elections, also posted his support for Rupert Lowe, who leads the far-right Restore Britain party, describing him as "the only MP who fights for us". | The revelations follow the party being forced to suspend another one…
(2026-04-20). Bereaved Covid Families Demand Nigel Farage Sack Conspiracy Theory Reform Candidates. bylinetimes.com Families who lost loved ones in the Covid pandemic have written to Nigel Farage, after a Byline Times' investigation revealed that one of the party's local election candidates branded the coronavirus crisis a "staged event" and an "operation" led by the US military. | Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice have now written to Reform calling on them to remove any candidate found to have "promoted Covid or vaccine conspiracy theories, make clear that it disowns those views, and explain what steps it is taking to root this problem out of the party." | Writing in the Journal of 9/11 Studies in September last year,…
(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). 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). Palantir's "manifesto" trends on X, showcasing its evil. thecanary.co 
Over the weekend, Palantir posted a summary of Alex Karp's book "The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West" — which was slammed as being "evil." Palantir: technofascists are technofascisting again…
(2026-04-20). India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals. geo.tv 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, his wife Kim Hye Kyung, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photograph during Lee's ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, April 20, 2026.— ReutersIndia, South Korea to expand…
(2026-04-20). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(2026-04-20). UAE says dismantled Iran-linked group plotting 'terror' ops. newarab.com 
Authorities in the The arrests came as Gulf states clamped down on cells linked to Iran and its Lebanese ally
(2026-04-20). Teotihuacan pyramids shooting: Canadian tourist killed, four injured in Mexico attack. geo.tv 
A drone view shows Mexican authorities working at the scene where a man shot dead a Canadian woman and injured several others before killing himself, Mexico's Security Cabinet says, according to preliminary information, at the Teotihuacan pyramids, a popular tourist and archaeological site…
(2026-04-20). Israel's history of destroying Christian, Muslim religious sites. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). Russia warns against Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine, releases data on firms. infobrics.org European countries listed by the Russian Ministry of Defense are within range of Russian missiles.
(2026-04-20). North Korea tests-fires short-range ballistic missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — North Korea announced Monday that it had test-fired five short-range Hwasongpho-11 Ra surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missiles following reports by South Korea and Japan of launches toward the East Sea.
(2026-04-20). Another Democrat, Betty Yee, exits crowded race for California governor. scmp.com Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. | Betty Yee — a former state controller — announced on Monday she was suspending her campaign, just over a week after fellow Democrat and former US congressman Eric Swalwell left the race following sexual assault allegations that he denies. | Yee, who was born in San Francisco to Chinese immigrant parents, was vying to be the first woman to hold the state's highest office.
(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). Algeria ex-minister jailed for five years for corruption. newarab.com 
Prosecutors had sought a 12-year sentence, according to the reports. | Algerian media said the case centred on the irregular sales of ferrous and non-ferrous metal waste in violation of public asset management rules. | Aoun was minister for industry between 2022 and 2024. | Several other officials were also convicted, though some were acquitted due to lack of evid…
(2026-04-20). Angus Taylor pushes English requirement for permanent visa holders. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China. ecns.cn A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.
(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). Bayern Munich continue their dominance of the Bundesliga, claiming their 35th title. thecanary.co 
Bayern Munich have clinched the German football league title for the 35th time in their history, with four matches remaining in the season, following a 4-2 home victory over Stuttgart on Sunday 19 April at the Allianz Arena in Matchday 30, thus rounding off a perfect week both domestically and in Europe. Bayern Munich: winners […] | By
(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). Magyar says would carry out ICC warrant against Netanyahu. newarab.com 
Hungary's incoming prime minister In 2024, the ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes – including…
(2026-04-20). UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal. newarab.com 
Embattled Starmer, already widely unpopular with the public and many Labour MPs, is struggling to manage a controversy that has threatened his grip on power. | He faced fresh calls to quit last week…
(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). 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). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-20). EU to restore Syria cooperation pact ahead of May talks: What to know. al-monitor.com The European Union has proposed the full resumption of a decades-old cooperation agreement with Syria ahead of high-level talks next month.
(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). 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). Presser of Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attended the press conference, held at the venue of the ministry on Monday, and answered questions raised by reporters on important issues, esp. recent regional developments.
(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). 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). Chicago Teachers Lead May Day 'Shutdown': Can This Spark a General Strike? thealtworld.com Chicago is gearing up for a May 1 International Workers' Day shutdown, and the Chicago Teachers Union is leading the charge. CTU president Stacy Davis Gates joins Breakthrough's Amanda Yee to explain why the union is calling for a national day of action under the banner of "no work, no school, no shopping" to protest Trump and ICE "terrorism." | Davis Gates discusses how Trump's cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and education — while funneling billions into ICE and wars abroad — are already hurting Chicago's students and families. She connects the fight for sanctuary schools, the legacy of enslaved Africans' ge…
(2026-04-20). Israel re-opens West Bank settlement evacuated 20 years ago. newarab.com 
Israeli ministers on Sunday officially reopened Sa-Nur, Several cabinet members and lawmakers attended the ceremony near a cluster of white prefabricated homes arranged in rows on a hilltop. | Excluding east Jerusalem, more than 500,0…
(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). Tomgram: Liz Theoharis, Supreme Horror? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. TomDispatch authors don't usually have much in common with Donald J. Trump, but here's an exception. TomDispatch regular Liz Theoharis recently visited the Supreme Court to hear a case on immigrant asylum that her organization, the Kairos Center, …
(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). Erdogan promises tighter gun controls after deadly Turkey school attacks. al-monitor.com ANKARA, April 20 (Reuters) – Turkey will tighten gun-ownership rules and increase penalties for owners whose children find the firearms, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after last week's rare, deadly school shootings.The second of the two separate attacks by students last week killed eight pupils and a teacher in a southeastern province of Kahramanmaras, shocking a nation in which such school-based violence is very rare.Erdogan said the government will also take additional steps to monitor the internet as part of its response to the incidents.
(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). FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for 'false' reporting on drinking. aljazeera.com The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m US defamation lawsuit.
(2026-04-20). Turkey jails 8 over deadly 2024 cable car accident. scmp.com A court in southern Turkey sentenced eight people on Monday to prison terms over a 2024 cable car accident in the coastal resort of Antalya that killed one passenger and injured seven. | Four of the defendants were convicted of causing death and injury through negligence and were sentenced to seven-and-a-half years each, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported. | The other four were sentenced to between three years and four months and five years for the same offence.
(2026-04-20). One Nation emergence a further move away from the two-party system. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Can Saudi Arabia and Turkey reshape regional air power. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). Pezeshkian calls for unity among Muslim nations to foil plots. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged unity and amity among Muslim states to thwart the foreign conspiracies, emphasizing the unity among Islamic countries is the most important way to counter plots.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Spain, Ireland, Slovenia to demand end to EU 'association' with Israel. thecanary.co 
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez has said that Spain will demand an end to the EU's 'association agreement' with Israel at tomorrow's (21 April 2026) meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg. Spain will be joined by the governments of Ireland and Slovenia. The association agreement gives Israel preferential trade access to the EU as well […] | By
(2026-04-20). Memos Show John Roberts Became The Activist He Warned About. levernews.com Upgrade now for full access and to get our exclusive John Roberts' Revolution e-book detailing the judicial coup that has commandeered the government. | | Click here to upgrade for access. | | Though America has become a goldfish-brain society that forgets its entire world every 15 minutes, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the cautionary tale implicit in The New York Times' new blockbuster (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). 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). Why Spain's outreach to China offers a viable model for Europe. scmp.com Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's fourth visit to Beijing in four years has once again drawn attention across Europe and the Atlantic, but perhaps less scepticism than before. In an era marked by intensifying US-China rivalry, geopolitical fragmentation and the European Union's emphasis on "de-risking", Spain's sustained engagement with China is often seen as a strategic divergence from Brussels. | That reading, however, underestimates both Spain's intentions and the broader shift under way…
(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). 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). Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss ceasefire, region in call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (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). Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO. aljazeera.com Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple's head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.
(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). Why Israel is falling again for the Masada Syndrome. haaretz.com Generations of Israelis grew up on Masada's myth of heroism and noble suicide. What really happened on the mountain does not quite fit the national narrative, yet the it keeps shaping Israeli society…
(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). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.
(2026-04-20). MPs debate government contracts with 'evil' Palantir. thecanary.co 
In a Parliamentary debate on Thursday 16 April, MPs across party lines demanded the government end its £330 million NHS contract with spyware tech giant Palantir. But there was one glaring absence — where was Wes Streeting, our secretary of state for health and social care? 'Evil' company Every one of the 13 MPs who […] | By
(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). D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. aljazeera.com Singer faces first-degree murder and additional charges that could lead to life without parole or the death penalty.
(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). Tommy Robinson is selling ad space at his racist hate march. thecanary.co 
In May this year, Tommy Robinson is holding a follow-up to his rancid 'Unite the Kingdom' rally. The first event saw speakers calling for the deportation of the UK's entire Black and Brown population. This year will no doubt see the same, and in Robinson's eyes, that represents a opportunity: I've honestly seen it […] | By
(2026-04-20). Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl found dismembered in Tesla. scmp.com David Burke, a 21-year-old musician known professionally as D4vd, pleaded not guilty on Monday to first-degree murder and other charges in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, months after her dismembered body was found inside ‚Äåthe boot of his Tesla in Hollywood. | D4vd was charged with murder with special circumstances of lying in wait, committing a crime for financial gain, and murdering a witness in an investigation. He faces a maximum prison sentence of life without parole. Los…
(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). 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). 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). Would-be-winners claim Reform stiffed them on prize. thecanary.co 
Reform attracted controversy recently after it conducted a prize giveaway. This upset people for a couple of reasons: the first was that Nigel Farage's motley crew are supposed to be a political party, not a daytime TV show. The second was that the two winners had a historic connection to Nigel Farage. The prize in […] | By
(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). 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). Rosenberg Fund for Children celebrates 35 years supporting activist families. peoplesworld.org 
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—The call of "Stronger Together, Solidarity Forever" echoed through the main hall of First Churches in downtown Northampton, Mass., on April 11 as over 200 people gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Rosenberg Fund for Children (RFC). Founded in 1990 by Robert Meeropol, son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, the Rosenberg Fund …
(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). Harvesting damask rose in Kashan. en.mehrnews.com KASHAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — It is high time for harvesting 'damask rose' in Kashan and farmers in the city are busy harvesting this fragrant flower.
(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). 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). Fears over Ethiopia peace deal as TPLF restores Tigray government. aljazeera.com Announcement from Tigray's main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.
(2026-04-20). PM-elect Magyar says Netanyahu Hungary must arrest him amid ICC warrant. haaretz.com Netanyahu said Hungary's incoming prime minister invited him to a Budapest ceremony marking 70 years since the Soviet revolt. Magyar has not explicitly confirmed it, saying Hungary would be 'obligated' to arrest any leader 'wanted' by the ICC as it moves to rejoin the court…
(2026-04-20). Colombia discovered plot to assassinate frontrunner in election race: Govt. colombiareports.com Authorities allegedly discovered a plot to assassinate the frontrunner in Colombia's presidential election race, the leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda. The alleged plot was revealed by President Gustavo Petro and confirmed by Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez nine months after the assassination of Senator Miguel Uribe, who sought to become Cepeda's opponent on the far-right. In a …
(2026-04-20). Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: The Case for Asylum. juancole.com (
(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). Canada Cricket under scrutiny over Indian-origin captain's appointment; reports claim Bishnoi influence. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canadian Cricket is currently at the centre of a massive controversy with serious allegations levelled, questioning the sporting body's credibility. | Recent reports claim that team selection, captaincy, and administrative decisions may have been influenced by external pressure and threats. | At the heart of the issue is the Canadian national team's Indian-origin captain, Dilipreet Singh Bajwa, whose appointment has raised several questions. | According to sources, a player was allegedly asked to help ensure that Bajwa and another player remained in the team. He was warned that failure to do so co…
(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). 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). 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). Thousands march in London against housing crisis, but capitalist politicians offer no way forward. wsws.org When Labour MP Apsana Begum arrived onstage, she was met with loud booing and shouts of "When are you leaving Labour?" She portrayed Labour's housing policy as "progress", concealing its draconian 7B regulations aimed at penalising immigrant households.
(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). 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). Ethics probe underway of scandal around Trump Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Two top House Democrats who deal with workers' issues asked the Labor Department's Inspector General to investigate yet another alleged scandal surrounding Trump Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer. If IG Anthony D'Eespito agrees to probe this scandal, involving the Labor Department's advisory committee on pensions—or lack of an advisory committee, thanks to Chavez-DeRemer—it would be his …
(2026-04-20). Pope Leo criticises exploitation by world's 'authoritarians' during Angola trip. scmp.com Pope Leo lamented during an event in Angola on Monday that many people in the world were being "exploited by authoritarians and defrauded by the rich", the latest example of a forceful new speaking style he has adopted on his ‚Äåfour-nation Africa tour. | The first US pope, who has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump with his more outspoken comments, told worshippers at a Mass in Saurimo, near the Democratic Republic of Congo border, that violence and oppression went against the Christian…
(2026-04-20). Attack sub USS Boise scuttled after only one patrol — 10 years ago. responsiblestatecraft.org The Navy
(2026-04-20). Robots chinos cautivan con danza tecnológica en Fuzhou y consolidan su liderazgo global. radiohc.cu 
Vísperas de la IX Cumbre Digital de China, que tendrá lugar en la ciudad de Fuzhou del 29 al 30 de abril, una espectacular presentación de robots bailando ha deslumbrado al público local. Este acto artístico no solo marcó el inicio de los preparativos para la cumbre, sino que también simboliza el vertiginoso avance tecnológico de China en el sector robótico, una industria que se consolida como motor clave de su economía y presencia internacional. | Según datos aportados por la autoridad aduanera china, durante el primer trimestre de 2026, el 60 % de las exportaciones del país correspondieron a productos eléctrico…
(2026-04-20). Michael: Un biopic sobre Michael Jackson supervisado por su familia. cubadebate.cu Un biopic supervisado por la familia Jackson repasa la primera parte de la vida de Michael Jackson y su ascenso al éxito, aunque no aborda los aspectos más polémicos que rodearon al cantante. Michael, que se estrena esta semana en España y Latinoamérica, y aspira a rivalizar con el biopic musical Bohemian Rhapsody (2018), sobre Freddie Mercury.
(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). Cuba e India impulsan cooperación para producción de arroz y otras áreas estratégicas. radiohc.cu Avanzar en la conexión entre empresas cubanas e indias vinculadas a la producción de alimentos fue el objetivo de la videoconferencia que el fin de semana sostuvo la Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba (CCRC) con la Asociación de Exportadores de Arroz de Chhattisgarh (TREACG), de ese país. Por la parte india participaron el Doctor Mukesh Jain y Rajiv Bajaj, presidente y director ejecutivo de dicha institución, respectivamente, y por la isla caribeña, además de funcionarios de la CCRC, directivos de las empresas Alimport y Emproal S.R.L. Según señala la Cámara en su perfil de Facebook, uno de los puntos ese…
(2026-04-20). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente de la república Miguel Díaz-Canel participó en la reunión del Consejo de Estado que evaluó en su más reciente sesión ordinaria la implementación del Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno 2026 presentado por el primer ministro Manuel Marrero. | Igualmente, Díaz-Canel se reunió con expertos y científicos para evaluar los temas de la transición energética, y la explotaci…
(2026-04-20). Burkina Faso: Crackdown on Civil Society. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Burkina Faso soldiers patrol aboard a pickup truck on the road from Dori to the Goudebo refugee camp, on February 3, 2020. | © 2020 OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT/AFP via Getty Images…
(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). El Nino likely to form in coming months, raise global heat risk: China climate center. ecns.cn A new El Nino event, a climate phenomenon marked by warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, is likely to develop in the coming months and could reach moderate or stronger intensity later this year, raising the risk of higher global temperatures and more extreme weather.
(2026-04-20). Reform's Tory defectors set to lose their seats to actual Tories. thecanary.co 
When the Tories started defecting to Reform UK en masse, the reason for them doing so was obvious. Reform were riding high in the polls while the Conservative Party was sinking lower and lower. Ironically, Reform have dropped in the polls since accepting these Tory defectors. Reform sold themselves as an alternative to the Labour-Conservative […] | By