(2026-04-14). PSX surges over 4,000 points on hopes of US-Iran talks resumption. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors. At 9: 39am, the index was hovering around 164,322.07, with gains of 3,730.74 points or 2.32%. It was then trading at 164,782.58, advancing with 4,191.25 points, or 2.61% at 12: 34pm. | The rally follows growing expectations of a possible resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, reviving hopes of de-escalation in a conflict that has shaken glo…
(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
asiatimes.com (2026-04-14). N Korea building a new war playbook from Iran and Ukraine
Rather than signaling an imminent offensive, this points to a deterrence strategy intended to ensure that any war would be prolonged, costly, and unpredictable, thereby denying adversaries the prospect of a quick or decisive victory
(2026-04-14). US, Iran leave door open to dialogue after tense Islamabad talks. newarab.com 
After a sleepless and at times tense night in The weekend meeting to resolve the
(2026-04-14). Pakistan proposes fresh round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: report. geo.tv 
Security personnel check vehicles at a checkpoint near Serena Hotel following USand Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — ReutersPakistan continues mediation as US and Iran explore options for renewed talks.Fresh negotiations likely before ceasefire expiry; venue yet to…
(2026-04-14). Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org The velocity at which President Trump's war on Iran has spiraled out of control is unsurprising. History neither repeats nor rhymes, but patterns flash like neon signs in the recent U.S. experience in the Greater Middle East. The combination of underestimating the enemy, overestimating one's own power, and altogether ignoring the need for a clear definition of victory leads to escalation with no end in sight. The president raced to the top of the escalatory ladder, threatening to destroy Iranian civilization on April 7. Mercifully, he backed down and offered a ceasefire, leading to a single day of peace talks…
(2026-04-14). Silent Strategy: Is the US Blockade Part of a Hidden Islamabad Deal? thinktank.pk The recent decision by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports has added a new layer of complexity to an already volatile geopolitical environment. What makes this development particularly striking is not just the blockade itself, but the timing—coinciding with the ongoing "Islamabad Talks"—and the notable absence of aggressive or "hard statements" …
the-independent.com (2026-04-14). 'With Trump, it's not madman theory – it's madman practice' Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson saw the 'mad man' for themselves when the UK government scrambled to react to Trump's false claim of electoral fraud after the 2020 election. In this clip from In The Room, they tell the story of Trump's ravings and how his behaviour back then relates to the current Iran war.
(2026-04-14). Iranian politician to UWI: Iran entered negotiations with the upper hand; the U.S. must separate its national interests from the interests of the Zionist regime. unitedworldint.com Interview with Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian presidential office and former spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After 40 days of all-out war and reaching a ceasefire position, we witnessed inconclusive negotiations between the Iranian and American sides in Islamabad, …
(2026-04-14). Lebanon wants partnership. Israel wants it to be a tool against Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is tactical achievements — not strategic gains…
(2026-04-14). IRGC's plan to break Trump's naval blockade scares US military after 1 month of 'failed' ops? | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran's maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic…
(2026-04-14). The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions. grist.org 
The first thing drivers probably check when they go to the gas station is the cost of gasoline — especially with prices surging. What they might not pay as much attention to is diesel. Perhaps they should. The price of that essential fuel has climbed even more quickly, and new data shows that it's blowing nearly as big a hole in the American economy. | When bombing began in the Middle East, Iran quickly closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Prices immediately shot up, and, with the United States and Iran failing to negotiate a peace settlement over the weeken…
hawaiitribune-herald.com (2026-04-14). Were stuck with an unchecked mad king until JanuaryAmid all the alarming and unhinged comments of the president of the United States in recent days threatening Iran with genocide ' remarks beyond even the usual cray-cray blather from Donald Trump ' it was a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday that really put the madness in the White House in perspective. | | "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Karoline Leavitt said.
(2026-04-14). How Many People Have the US and Israel Killed in Iran? juancole.com ( The world must use this pause in the war to push for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, but we must also start to assess the true human cost of the war—something the US is always reluctant to do in its wa…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Some Beneficiaries of Amnesty Seek to Incite Violence. orinocotribune.com Many of those who benefited from the Amnesty Law are now seeking to incite violence. This statement was made on Monday by the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference. | "We have always emerged stronger from amnesty processes, and they come out seeking to continue the violence. How many of those who were released under the Amnesty Law are already out there like madmen, making calls for violence? Stay calm. Go to the election you are in, and that is it, be coherent," he stated. | He reminded everyone that the Amnesty Law only…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela Welcomes Hundreds of Returning Citizens from US as Part of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreeme…
(2026-04-14). Cuba remembers Hugo Chávez's historic rescue after 2002 coup. radiohc.cu Cubans and Venezuelans commemorated the historic return of Commander Hugo Chávez to power after the failed coup that led to his kidnapping in 2002. | At the Casa del Alba Cultural Center in Havana, those present recalled the rescue of the Bolivarian leader, which allowed for the restoration of constitutional order in the nation and the continuation of the revolutionary process that began three years earlier. | According to Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, the immediate popular reaction and that of loyal military forces was not accidental, but rather the result of a process of raising awareness pro…
(2026-04-14). Will Trump's Blockade of Hormuz spark Conflict with China? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — For the Trump administration to announce a blockade on shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is very much like the person sitting on a tall tree branch and sawing on the part of the branch between the tree and that individual. | If the point is to reopen the Gulf to shipping, US Navy threats to civilian commercial vessels are not going to help. Ships have to be worried now about both the Iranian and the US, both of them notoriously trigger-happy. | If the US Navy establishes some sort of protocol with the tankers such that it will allow vessels to transit that do not berth at Iran…
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). ASEAN backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan betrays Trump? Debuts new trade Corridor as US plans to choke Iran ports with blockade. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions and a proposed U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran, Pakistan has unveiled a new trade corridor linking Gwadar to Central Asia via Iranian territory. The move, positioned as an economic boost, comes even as Islamabad plays mediator between Tehran and Washington—raising questions about a strategic balancing act. With shipments already moving toward Uzbekistan, the corridor signals deeper regional connectivity while potentially undercutting U.S. pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-04-14). Double blockade on Strait of Hormuz may again set Gulf ablaze. haaretz.com Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table – from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ‚ñ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ‚ñ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through appointments, Netanyahu descends again into cheapen the Holocaust…
(2026-04-14). Trump threatens to strike Iranian ship close to U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. military will "eliminate" any Iranian ship if it comes close to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-14). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-14). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-14). After 'Hitler taunt', Turkey launches all-out strike on Netanyahu: 'Ankara is their new enemy…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Turkey and Israel are rapidly escalating as Ankara issues sharp warnings against Benjamin Netanyahu amid the broader Iran conflict. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking a "new enemy" after Iran, hinting that Turkey could be next in line. The rhetoric marks a serious strain within the wider Western alliance framework, with a NATO member openly criticising Israel's actions and cautioning against further regional escalation.
(2026-04-14). Bangladesh's Energy Crisis worsens as US-Israeli War on Iran Drags on. juancole.com
(2026-04-14). Israeli reservist killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-14). Il Golem ha issato la bandiera bianca. strategic-culture.su Se gli USA hanno alzato la bandiera bianca sventolata dalle mani di Mr. President, non perdiamo l'attenzione sugli eventi: quella bandiera è già il sudario impregnato di sangue di nuovi martiri. E qualcuno, prima o dopo, chiederà vendetta. | Segue nostro Epic fail | Ricapitolando: 8 aprile, gli USA si tirano indietro, l'Iran ha avuto militarmente la meglio, Israele sta cadendo a pezzi. Tradotto in lingua popolare: cessate-il-fuoco di due…
(2026-04-14). Understanding the Iran war in the context of U.S. imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Michael Arria speaks with Afshin Matin-Asgari about his new book, "Axis of Empire," and how the history of Iran—U.S. relations offers crucial context for understanding Trump's current war.
(2026-04-14). From Records to Glory: Stars Reign Supreme in Women's T20. thinktank.pk The National Women's T20 Tournament 2025-26 concluded in thrilling fashion as the Stars, led by Tuba Hassan, secured a commanding 52-run victory over the Invincibles in the final at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore, on Sunday, 12 April. With this win, Stars successfully defended their title, having previously defeated Conquerors in Karachi during the last …
(2026-04-14). Moscow Calls for Joint Food Reserves with BRICS. infobrics.org Russia has proposed creating joint food reserves with BRICS nations and regional allies to reduce growing risks to global food security…
(2026-04-14). Future No Kings Protests: Weeping and Resisting in Global Solidarity. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My poembelow is intended as a sequel to an earlier poem Royalism in America, written in support of the No Kings protests of was a dramatic success as measured by turnout and public outrage directed at Trump's abusive de-democratizing policies in America. It gave scant attention to the toxic harm inflicted on worldwide …
(2026-04-14). China and Cuba's solar revolution: solidarity in practice. mronline.org 
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China's role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade.
(2026-04-14). Cave Discovery Reveals Today's Desert Climates Were Recently Far Warmer, Wetter, Teeming With Life. wattsupwiththat.com Fuerteventura, one of the eight major Canary Islands, was not the "desert in the ocean" it is today throughout the Early to Middle Holocene.
(2026-04-14). "EU should not rejoice," warns Swiss newspaper about Hungary's new leader. infobrics.org EU seeks finalization of ‚Ǩ90 billion loan for Ukraine that Orbán had been blocking.
(2026-04-14). FinMin says 'all options on table' to replace $3.5b UAE loan, shore up reserves. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. | Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East meant that Pakistan must consider a strategic petroleum reserve and a faster switch to renewable energy. | "All options are on the table," Aurangzeb said when asked if the government was in talks with Saudi Arabia for a loan that could replace the UAE facility.
(2026-04-14). Art exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library Asks visitors to Imagine a World Without Prisons. scheerpost.com "The Warehouse," a collaboration between artist Vic Liu and abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, builds an environment where visitors can see and feel through the possible answers Alexandra Martinez for Prism Inside Brooklyn Public Library's Bedford branch, one of the New York City borough's oldest civic spaces, a new exhibition is asking visitors, what would the …
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-14). How many Israelis does it take to kill 300 Lebanese in 10 minutes? haaretz.com A single wave of strikes is planned, approved, justified and normalized by far more than those in uniform. The bombs fall in minutes — the system behind them is decades in the making…
(2026-04-14). Nobel laureate Mo Yan says short videos inspired new book. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan has announced a new book, his first in six years, saying the idea was inspired by short videos.
(2026-04-14). China-Taiwan: Future Trends of Cross-Strait Ties. thinktank.pk In diplomacy, some meetings are valuable because they solve problems. Others matter because they reopen the possibility of solving them. The April 10 meeting in Beijing between Xi Jinping and Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun belongs firmly to the second category. It was the first such meeting between the leaders of the Communist Party of China …
(2026-04-14). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. | Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. | The New York City Police Department said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. | Clips ‚Å from the protests s…
(2026-04-14). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-14). ILWU 6 Bio-RadILWU 6 Bio Rad Workers Fight For Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm. indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio Rad workers are fighting for a living wages.
(2026-04-14). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). Spanish airline Iberia will suspend direct flights to Cuba in June. radiohc.cu The Spanish airline has announced that it will cease operating the Madrid-Havana route in June "due to the situation the country has been experiencing for several months, which has significantly impacted demand." The company plans to resume the connection in November, "conditions permitting." | During April, Iberia will maintain three weekly flights, reducing to two in May, before the suspension. While the measure is in effect, passengers can travel via Panama thanks to the codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. The offices in Havana will remain open to serve customers. | The airline noted that its operations ha…
(2026-04-14). Proposed Railroad Mega-Merger To Put Corporate Profits Over People. popularresistance.org In recent decades, the railroad industry has consolidated from more than 40 Class One Rail carriers to only six with disastrous results for the rail workers and the public. Despite a 1990's moratorium on mergers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are applying for a new merger, the first one to be transcontinental. Workers, passengers, farmers, and other industries are joining forces to stop this merger. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ron Kamikow, a co-founder of Railroad Workers United, about the state of our rail system, the impact of the potential merger and the campaign against it. Kamikow says the UP-NS merger…
(2026-04-14). Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement. portside.org Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement |
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-14). California Supreme Court freezes Riverside ballot seizure as warrants reveal reliance on fascist election deniers. wsws.org California's high court intervened to stop Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot seizure after warrants revealed the probe relied on debunked election denial claims and false quotes generated from Artificial Intelligence.
(2026-04-14). Trump And Netanyahu: twin autocrats leading the war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—mirror images of arrogance and deceit—have subverted democratic norms in pursuit of personal power.
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle. commondreams.org 
Whew. It's been a time: "Open the ____in' Strait," "A whole civilization will die," puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick "ceasefire" and "peace talks" imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each other bloody for fun and profit. Then he depicted himself as Jesus, with a hotel on the moon. Breaking: "The president has lost his mind."It's a historic given that the final act of any narcissist is inevitably a descent into psychosis. Thus are we now witne…
(2026-04-14). United Auto Workers rally in Three Rivers, Michigan aims to contain growing anger as American Axle workers face looming contract expiration. wsws.org As a May 31 contract deadline approaches for 1,000 American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan UAW President Fain spoke at a "kickoff" rally aimed to channel anger over declining living standards behind the union apparatus and the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Cuban Workers' Federation announces activities for May Day in resistance. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) has presented the details of its program of activities for International Workers' Day, which Cuba will celebrate amid the imperialist policies that seek to suffocate the Cuban people in order to destroy the Revolution. | The announcement of the activities was made by Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the organizing committee of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), who was accompanied by the other members of the committee and the secretaries of the National Unions that make up the organization. | Under the central slogan "The Homeland Defends Itsel…
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed. portside.org Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed |
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-14). New York rally by Sanders, Mamdani and union officials covers up US war drive against Iran. wsws.org Beneath rhetoric about "union density," Sunday's New York rally served to police opposition to war, inequality and dictatorship within the framework of the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-14). New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workers. grist.org 
The day's forecast called for high winds, but around midday in downtown Manhattan, it felt like a perfect spring day. The sun shone high in the sky last Tuesday as people gathered on the sidewalk around the corner from City Hall. Municipal employees mingled about, chatting excitedly. The cause for celebration wasn't the weather — but a sleek, modernist-looking shed on the sidewalk where there had once stood a vacant newsstand. | The structure may not have looked like much, but it had been years in the making. Since 2021, Los Deliveristas Unidos — a union of app-based delivery workers — have b…
(2026-04-14). top court rules IDF must allow women to apply to all combat roles. haaretz.com The justices further ruled that the IDF must allow women to be drafted into armored corps, special forces, infantry and frontline combat units by November of this year…
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-04-14). Kremlin declares Memorial an "extremist" organization, shuts down data base of victims of the Great Terror. wsws.org The assault on Memorial is a blow against the ability of workers and youth the world over to come to grips with the crimes of Stalinism.
(2026-04-14). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said would help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. | It would also likely mean Carney, who took office with no political experience and has earned global praise for his efforts to band middle-power nations together, would not have to worry about an election for years.
(2026-04-14). Germany's Immigration Population Hits 26.3%: Every Fourth Resident Has Migrant Roots. thinktank.pk Germany's demographic landscape continues to evolve, with new data revealing that more than one in four people living in the country has an immigration background. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 21.8 million residents fall into this category, accounting for 26.3% of the total population of 84 million in Germany. Immigration in Germany: …
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato reunite publicly for first time in nearly a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Selena Gomez made a special appearance at Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep tour in Florida on Monday, marking nearly a decade since the former Disney stars were last seen together. | Selena Gomez shows love to Demi Lovato via Instagram Stories: | "I am in tears. Demi – this was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away*" pic.twitter.com/CIVrDOqdyM | — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) April 14, 2026 | Gomez took to her Instagram story to share photos from the concert, writing, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh, and the vocals? Psh blown away…
(2026-04-14). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-14). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-14). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-14). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. scheerpost.com US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they're told to wage abroad. Sam Carliner for Truthout As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked …
(2026-04-14). Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing. sanews.gov.za Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing | The Office of the Deputy President has welcomed the Public Protector's findings that cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any alleged wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing South African Airways (SAA) CEO, Professor John Lamola. | According to the Public Protector, an investigation found no evidence that Deputy President Mashatile and Minister Creecy improperly interfered in the recruitment process or breached the Executive Ethics Code. | "This ruling confirms and reiterates the Deputy President's asse…
(2026-04-14). Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation. sanews.gov.za Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation | By William Baloyi | When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future. ⚪ As wages flow into the community, this new income is spent at local spaza shops, paid to taxi operators, and reinvested in small businesses, the backbone of many neighbour…
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-14). South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics. sanews.gov.za South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics | South Africa has called for renewed global cooperation to advance dignity, equality and sustainable development, as world leaders gather to address the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. | Delivering the country's statement at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) in New York, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, stressed the importance of collective global action in addressing the complex intersection of population dynami…
(2026-04-14). Bixonimania: How AI Turned a Joke Diagnosis into "Peer‚ÄëReviewed" Medicine. wattsupwiththat.com When a joke diagnosis morphs into "peer-reviewed" research, it is clear that the crisis in scientific credibility is no longer confined to sloppy research or corrupted journals but now extends into the algorithms that many people are now relying on for answers to serious health issues.
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-14). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story. sanews.gov.za Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story | By Niko Allie | For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5. | On 31 May 2026, the Kruger National Park reaches a historic milestone, marking 100 years of conservation excellence and wildlife protection since its establishment in 1926. | Today the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destinati…
(2026-04-14). Three principles of ecosocialist politics. links.org.au 
Kai Heron present three indispensable principles of ecosocialism.
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Unitree's humanoid robot reaches 10 m/s in test run. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Healthcare workers across Bolivia to protest lack of medications and medical equipment while 2,200 Nova Scotia long term care aids walked out after months of government stonewalling.
(2026-04-14). The myth of the "creative class" mronline.org 
The idea of the "creative worker" disguises the fact that all workers are creative-and promotes self-exploitation.
(2026-04-14). Finance Minister Aurangzeb hopes for early IMF board approval to keep reforms on track. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday expressed hope for early approval by the IMF Executive Board of the Staff-Level Agreement (SLA), as he met Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026, according to a post on X by the finance ministry. | FinMin held a series of high-level meetings with international financial institutions, US officials, and global business representatives on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026 scheduled from April…
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). UN says world ignoring repeated atrocities in Sudan. newarab.com 
A The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and The co…
(2026-04-14). Putin unfazed as 'pro-Russian' Orban loses Hungary elections, eyes deeper cracks in European Union. hindustantimes.com Russia is signaling that Viktor Orban's election defeat in Hungary is not necessarily a setback for Moscow, with senior officials arguing the result could deepen pressure and fragmentation inside the European Union. After Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party won and Orban conceded after 16 years in power, Putin aide Kirill Dmitriev suggested the vote would "accelerate the collapse of the EU," while senior Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev said an "ideal storm" now awaits Europe over Ukraine funding, energy costs, and rising pressure to boost military spending.
(2026-04-14). Roberto Morales Ojeda calls for defending the homeland this May Day. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is present! On May 1st, we defend the Homeland." | The leader stressed that the call to action under the slogan "The Homeland is Defended" constitutes a firm response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, and the recent executive order that imposes an energy embargo. | Morales Ojeda recalled that after more than 65 years of aggression, there is no threat capable o…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). How Organizers Are Addressing Sexual Volence in Movement Spaces. scheerpost.com The revelations about Cesar Chavez underscore the need to reckon with sexual abuse by changing organizing cultures and following workers' lead. Victoria Valenzuela for Waging Nonviolence When Dolores Huerta came out about the abuse she suffered from Cesar Chavez, Jenna Peters-Golden was not that surprised, because they had seen similar situations before. "I feel sadness, of course, …
(2026-04-14). Craig McLachlan under siege: not guilty but still under attack by the feminist mob. onlineopinion.com.au Craig McLachlan was cleared in court, yet remains blacklisted in public life. What does 'not guilty' mean in modern Australia?
(2026-04-14). Capitalism is the problem. Ecosocialism is the solution. mronline.org 
A curious feature of capitalism is that it masks the social nature of its form of production, making it appear as if the commodities produced by "the aggregate labour of society" were actually produced "naturally", autonomously, of their "own accord", especially when they are encountered as finished products in the market to be bought and consumed (Capital, Volume 1, 165).
(2026-04-14). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-14). North Korea tests cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. | Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defence officials and naval commanders, the report said. | Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship's integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said. | The cruise missiles flew for…
(2026-04-14). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-14). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-14). Driving inclusive growth through local economic development. sanews.gov.za Driving inclusive growth through local economic development | By William Baloyi | "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all." As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action. ⚪ It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social justice, protect the environment, and strengthen governance – all at the same time. At the centre of this effort lies the need to unlock the full potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through coherent policy, efficie…
(2026-04-14). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-14). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-14). IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-14). China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. | Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, stressing the need to build a "common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable" security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region. | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges…
(2026-04-14). Thousands of Ukrainian violations reported during Easter truce. infobrics.org Kiev regime promotes terror against Russian religious believers, despite Moscow's efforts for a temporary ceasefire.
(2026-04-14). Peru: Far right to dominate runoff for ninth president in a decade. wsws.org Peru's elections, marked by disenfranchisement and the collapse of all establishment parties, are set to deliver a far-right-dominated runoff amid a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens. ecns.cn The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens' night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-14). Australia: Fair Work Commission orders partial end to punitive "junior rates" wsws.org While workers aged 18—21 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors will eventually receive full adult wages, the ruling still allows junior rates as low as 40 percent for younger workers.
(2026-04-14). The political underpinnings of Iran's military strategy. mronline.org 
For the second time in less than a year, a ceasefire has been called on a genocide being carried out by imperialism.
(2026-04-14). US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-14). Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many. portside.org Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many |
(2026-04-14). SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting. sanews.gov.za SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting | South Africa and Germany have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major outcome of the 12th German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. | In a joint press statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the two countries said the move will intensify high-level dialogue on strategic issues, including peace and security, multilateral cooperation and democratic resilience. | "Germany and South Africa will u…
(2026-04-14). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens. grist.org 
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in Washington's Cascade mountains. Rodgers, a hydrologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, had traveled into the mountains that morning to sample snow. He had also brought along something unusual looking: a …
(2026-04-14). India Looks to Boost Fertilizer Imports from Russia and Belarus. infobrics.org The reported move comes amid a shortage due to the conflict in the Middle East, which supplies about half of New Delhi's imports…
(2026-04-14). Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his now deleted social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus Christ, contending that it was meant to portray him as "a doctor" after right-wing figures continued a recent trend of pushing back on the president's recent comments. | "Well, it wasn't a depiction. It was me, I did post it. And I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross," Trump said during an impromptu event at the White House. "There was a Red Cross worker…
(2026-04-14). Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns. aljazeera.com Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
(2026-04-14). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-14). Iran war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says. newarab.com 
Higher oil prices caused by the National Bank of
(2026-04-14). Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump's post depicts him in white robe with hand on man's head.Some supporters criticise image, which was later…
(2026-04-14). JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal. sanews.gov.za JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has resolved to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal. ⚪ This after the commission conducted interviews for the positions on Monday. | The three candidates are: Judge Thandi Victoria Norman, Judge Bashier Vally and Judge Leonie Windell. ⚪ Today, the JSC will continue with interviews for candidates to fill vacancies for the Judge President position in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, two vacancies at the Competition Appeal Court and one vacancy at the Land…
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-14). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-14). vaunted Mossad is next in line for a worrying process of Netanyahu-ization. haaretz.com Within the security establishment, the new Mossad chief has been compared to his Shin Bet counterpart — just without a kippah. His involvement in the Ori Elmakayes affair suggests a warped set of values. When someone like that heads an organization that operates in the shadows, what nefarious use might be made of its resources?
(2026-04-14). Highlights of Inner Mongolia FTZ in 90 seconds. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
(2026-04-14). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-14). IMF meets as war brings greater global economic and financial disruption. wsws.org Setting the stage for this week's discussions and reports, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva made clear there would be a downward shift in global growth even in the event of an end to the war.
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Trump wants to shutter FEMA. Will Markwayne Mullin get it done? grist.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-14). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-14). Cuba agradece apoyo de diputados en estado mexicano de Tabasco. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Cuba en México agradeció este lunes a diputados del sureño estado de Tabasco el llamado a favor de la ayuda material a la isla, asediada por el bloqueo estadounidense, y la condena a las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | La LXV Legislatura del Congreso de la entidad federativa aprobó el punto de acuerdo número 002, en el cual exhortan "respetuosamente al Gobierno de México a continuar brindando apoyo solidario al pueblo de Cuba, mediante el envío de asistencia humanitaria". | También a través de "la promoción de acuerdos de cooperación energética, en apego a la política exterior mexicana de respe…
(2026-04-14). Papa León XIV rechazó declaraciones de Trump y reafirmó llamado a la paz. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV respondió este lunes a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en su contra, y enfatizó que no le teme a su gobierno, y seguirá proclamando su mensaje de paz. | En el avión que lo condujo a Argelia, para iniciar un viaje apostólico por países africanos que incluye visitas a ese país, así como a Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, el sumo pontífice expresó: Demasiadas personas sufren hoy, demasiadas personas inocentes han muerto, y creo que alguien debe alzar la voz y decir que hay una mejor manera". | A preguntas de los periodistas que lo acompañan en ese viaje, en re…
(2026-04-14). Cuba lamenta fallecidos en Haití por estampida. radiohc.cu Cuba lamenta este lunes las pérdidas de vidas humanas en Haití a causa de la estampida que ocurrió el pasado sábado en el norte de ese vecino país. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , expresó en su cuenta en X sus condolencias por las decenas de fallecidos (25), además de unos 30 lesionados. | El canciller hizo extensivo su pésame a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas. | Sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de
(2026-04-14). Dirigente partidista cubano convoca a defender la Patria este Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, destacó en su perfil de Facebook que ´ °Cuba dice presente!, El 1ro de Mayo defendemos la Patria ª. | El dirigente subrayó que la convocatoria bajo la consigna ´La Patria Se Defiende ª constituye respuesta firme frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, y la reciente orden ejecutiva que impone un cerco energético. | Morales Ojeda recordó que tras más de 65 años de agresiones, no existe amenaza capaz de dobleg…
(2026-04-14). Combaten incendio forestal en la provincia más occidental de Cuba. radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de la occidental provincia cubana de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. | Según información ofrecida a Radio Guamá por Nery López Puentes, jefe de la Defensa Civil en ese territorio, alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas, así como trabajadores de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Silvícola Santa Lucía, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroforestal. | Decenas de hombres deben incorporarse próximam…
(2026-04-14). Presidente de Cuba felicita a sus homólogos de Djibutí e Irak. radiohc.cu
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Italian Solidarity Association sends new container of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Italian solidarity association La Villetta per Cuba has prepared a container with medicines and essential supplies, which will soon depart for the island, intended to alleviate the consequences of the United States blockade. | This Monday morning, members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, led by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, supported this noble initiative to help their country, a new shipment that joins those regularly sent for the past three decades by this organization, headed by Luciano Iacovino. | Iacovino thanked the various entities and the Italian people in general for their support of his gro…
(2026-04-13). Trump says he's 'fine' if Iran skips talks after negotiations fail, says ceasefire holding well. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews near Washington DC that he is "fine" if Iran doesn't return to negotiations | "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine," Trump said, a day after the US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan failed to reach a deal. He added that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is "holding well". | .@POTUS on negotiations with Iran: "I don't care if they come back or not. If they don't come back, I'm fine." pic.twitter.com/iQEV428A6F | — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 13, 2026 | Trump said ‚Å he believed Ira…
(2026-04-13). Israel presses assault on Lebanon on eve of talks. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. | With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in Washington, Lebanon's foreign minister said Beirut would use face-to-face negotiations to press for a ceasefire in the war, which has complicated wider diplomacy to halt the conflict in the Middle East. | But the outlook for the meeting – an unusual, face-to-face encounter between countrie…
(2026-04-13). Pakistan making efforts to revive failed US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-13). China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears. scmp.com China's reported decision to halt sulphuric acid exports, together with the failure of peace talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, risks driving prices higher and disrupting global mining and fertiliser supply chains that have few readily available alternatives. | Beijing had indicated it would halt shipments of sulphuric acid from May, according to reports from Acuity Commodities and Bloomberg, though no official announcement has been made. Economists said food security sat…
(2026-04-13). US moves to block Iranian ports as Tehran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf hubs. scmp.com The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign…
(2026-04-13). Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between the US and Iran over the weekend, shipping data showed. | US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war, jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. | US Central Command said US forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian po…
(2026-04-13). Democracy Now! 2026-04-13 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 13, 2026; Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf; Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longtime Far-Right Leader Suffers Landslide Loss; Trump Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Student Activists Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi; Automatic Draft Registration Would Expand U.S. Surveillance State: Antiwar Activist | Headlines for April 13, 2026; Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Iran After Failed Talks, Iran Threatens Retaliation in Gulf; Viktor Orbán's Era Is Over: Hungarians Celebrate as Longti…
(2026-04-13). How Many People Have the United States and Israel Killed in Iran? worldbeyondwar.org 
By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies, World BEYOND War, April 13, 2026 | After the breakdown of talks in Pakistan, the ceasefire between the US and Iran is more fragile than ever, and now seems likely to give way to a new phase of the war. The ceasefire and talks have failed to end Israel's devastating attacks on Lebanon or to negotiate international access to the Strait of Hormuz, now under Iran's control. | The world must use this pause in the war to pus…
(2026-04-13). US begins blockade of Iranian ports amid fragile ceasefire, Tehran threatens retaliation. scmp.com The United States began a naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday after US-Iran peace talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. | Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict, including a phone call with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to support the fragile ceasefire and…
(2026-04-13). Trump Double Blocks The Strait Of Hormuz After JD Vance Fails To Reach Deal With Iran. newsone.com 
Last week, we reported that after failing to reach a lasting ceasefire in his war with Iran, President Donald Trump decided to send Vice President JD Vance to lead the U.S. delegation in its peace talks with the Iranian government. As if that were a duty for the vice president, and as if Vance had …
(2026-04-13). Iran's determination to break out from the panopticon of Western 360 ∞ containment. strategic-culture.su It seems likely that the negotiations will not produce an agreement. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The temporary cessation o…
(2026-04-13). China backs Pakistan's regional diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday felicitated Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Pakistan's dedicated efforts to promote peace and stability across the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan said. | During a telephone conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on the recently concluded negotiations between the United States and Iran. | Wang Yi reaffirmed China's continued support for Pakistan's constructive diplomatic role. | Dar reiterated Pakistan's steadfast commitment to advancing dialogue and diplomacy as the preferred means of restoring peace in the region. | Em…
(2026-04-13). UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank. aljazeera.com Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
(2026-04-13). Global Sumud Flotilla heads from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report A group of 39 boats known as the Global Sumud Flotilla has set sail from Barcelona to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, with organisers saying more vessels are expected to join along the route — making this their largest mission so far, reports Al Jazeera. Israeli security forces illegally intercepted and detained…
(2026-04-13). Inside Israel's Prison Regime. therealnews.com 
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(2026-04-13). Michigan Coalition Against Genocide Continues Weekly Gatherings and Vigils. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe, April 13, 2026 Since 2023, amid the United States-backed Israeli mass displacement and slaughter against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, the Michigan Coalition Against Genocide has been working to raise awareness about the situation in West Asia. Every week on saturdays at the Eastern Market in Detroit and …
(2026-04-13). Activistas europeos impulsan nueva flotilla humanitaria hacia Gaza. cubadebate.cu La Global Sumud Flotilla se prepara para zarpar rumbo a la Franja de Gaza, en lo que sus organizadores describen como la mayor iniciativa marítima internacional para desafiar el bloqueo impuesto al territorio palestino. La acción pretende llevar ayuda humanitaria a la población gazatí y visibilizar la crisis que enfrenta ese territorio…
(2026-04-13). One day after Iran's ceasefire, Melania Trump brings Epstein back: what is really driving US Policy. infobrics.org Fresh Epstein-related allegations resurfacing hours after Melania Trump's preemptive denial have revived questions about influence, timing, blackmail, and power. This comes one day after a volatile ceasefire with Iran amid what critics are labeling "Operation Epstein". Are Donald Trump and Melania Trump being blackmailed?>
(2026-04-13). Tehran Vows 'Permanent' Control Of Hormuz After US Announces Blockade Of Iranian Ports. popularresistance.org The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian military made a statement on 13 April, accusing Washington of "piracy" while vowing to act "decisively" to control the Strait of Hormuz and secure Iran's waters. | The statement came hours after the US army announced a blockade of Iranian ports. | "The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran consider defending the country's legal rights a natural and lawful duty, and accordingly, exercising sovereignty over our territorial waters is the natural right of the Iranian people. Based on this, ensuring security in Iran's territorial waters by the Armed Force…
(2026-04-13). US begins blockade of Iran's ports, Tehran threatens to retaliate. geo.tv 
The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026. — ReutersTrump says Iranians want to make a deal.Iran warns of harsh response to blockade.Oil prices jump back over $100 per…
(2026-04-13). What Do Authoritarians Fear Most? popularresistance.org Even before Donald Trump launched a war on Iran, his presidency had heightened the strain on millions of people in the United States struggling with high prices and precarious work. Now, as the U.S. and Israel escalate their violence in the Middle East, pressures at home are intensifying. | Higher prices at the gas pump make the war-related surge in energy costs visible to all. Less apparent are disruptions to global fertilizer supplies resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Combined with widespread drought and the impacts of tariffs, the fertilizer shortage could cut food supplies, worsening the aff…
(2026-04-13). Geopolitical tensions may bolster Hong Kong office demand as Gulf capital looks east. scmp.com Hong Kong's reputation as a safe haven could be reinforced by the geopolitical shock waves from the US-Israel conflict with Iran, potentially supporting demand for premium office space in its core business districts, according to analysts. | While the city was not insulated from global uncertainty, it could benefit over the medium term as Gulf investors reassessed geographic diversification and sought stable financial hubs, said Jack Tong, director of research and consultancy at Savills Hong…
(2026-04-13). Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'terrible' for foreign policy and 'weak' on crime. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV late on Sunday following the pontiff's criticism of his foreign and immigration policies. | "Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. | SOURCE: TRUTH SOCIAL | Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran that began on February 28. He previously questioned the Trump administration's approach to immigration. | "Leo should get his act together as Pope," Trump wrote in his…
(2026-04-13). Trump's outburst on Pope sets off global storm. tribune.com.pk Pope Leo XIV said on Monday he was not afraid of the US administration and would continue speaking out against war, after US President Donald Trump's personal attack on him prompted political and church figures to rally behind the pontiff. | Trump set off the furore by calling Leo "terrible", drawing a rare and direct response from the pope, who vowed to continue speaking out against the US-led war on Iran and in defence of migrants. | In response to Leo's remarks, Trump renewed his criticism, saying the pope was wrong on issues of law and order, extending a clash between the two leaders over crime, policing a…
(2026-04-13). Ten steps Labor could take to address the war on Iran, Lebanon and Palestine. socialist-alliance.org 
Most people were hoping for big petrol tax cuts or cost-of-living adjustments from the PM's rare address to the nation. He claims to support a ceasefire but he didn't even criticise Trump and Netanyahu's illegal attacks on Iran and Lebanon. Sue Bolton outlines what Labor should do.
(2026-04-13). Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference. sanews.gov.za Northern Cape hosts inaugural investment conference | Northern Cape Premier, Dr Zamani Saul, will officiate the inaugural Investment and Jobs Conference on Monday at the Seperepere International Convention Centre, in Kimberley. | The conference will bring together public sector leadership, industry experts, investors and community stakeholders to unpack the investment opportunities, challenges and long-term vision for the industrialisation of the vast Northern Cape region. | It coincides with the launch of Invest South Africa's One Stop Shop (OSS) by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, in…
(2026-04-13). US Militarism in Latin America and Corporate Colonialism in Honduras. projectcensored.org While corporate media focuses on the 24-hour wartime news cycle, a lot falls through the cracks, entire continents actually.First up this week, we welcome back to the program journalist Jose Luis Granados Ceja to talk about the Greater America plan, and Operation Total Extermination, the latest US policy initiatives for…
(2026-04-13). Australia appoints woman as army chief. tribune.com.pk 
Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country's defence force leadership. | Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, the current chief of joint capabilities, will become chief of army in July, the government said in a statement. She will replace Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. | Coyle's appointment comes as Australia's military seeks to boost the number of female officers in its ranks. It faces a wave of allegations of systematic sexual harassment and discrimination. | "From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Austral…
(2026-04-13). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-13). Nicaraguan analyst addresses impact of U.S. blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba is the central axis of one of the longest-running political conflicts in the Western Hemisphere, stated Nicaraguan analyst Xavier Díaz-Lacayo. | In an analysis published on his Facebook profile, the expert highlighted that this policy, in effect since 1962, restricts trade, investment, and access to international financing, with cumulative effects on key sectors of the economy and the daily lives of the Cuban population. | Díaz-Lacayo referred to recent statements made to international media by President Miguel Díaz-Canel,…
(2026-04-13). Bernie Sanders vows to push resolution to block US weapons to Israel. aljazeera.com Bill is unlikely to pass in Republican-controlled Senate, but it could test waning support for Israel among Democrats.
(2026-04-13). Hormuz oil crisis hits China; a family of dentists: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. 'Cancelling orders' in China: Hormuz oil crisis hits transport and manufacturing | 2. 'A big deal': military drills show Tokyo's growing focus on deterring China | 3. UAE pulls US$3.5 billion from Pakistan after Iran war mediation…
(2026-04-13). French military calls for further militarization measures. infobrics.org "War economy" project lacks popular approval.
(2026-04-13). Philadelphia museums revisit how America was built on botany. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? When Founding Father Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to draft the Declaration of Independence, he was not impressed by the city. Jefferson, a Virginian farmer, rented a room "I view great cities as pestilential to the morals, the health and the liberties of man,"
(2026-04-13). Russian Envoy Says India-Russia Partnership Remains Strong. infobrics.org Russian envoy Roman Babushkin said India-Russia ties remain strong despite sanctions and global pressure.He emphasised uninterrupted dialogue, new economic mechanisms and continued cooperation, reaffirming both nations as reliable partners…
(2026-04-13). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-13). Viktor Orban swept from power after 16 years ruling Hungary. aljazeera.com In a record turnout at the polls, Hungarians have voted out their long-serving, far-right Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
(2026-04-13). St. Petersburg Exchange Opens Office in Beijing. infobrics.org The St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) has opened a representative office in Beijing, saying that "establishing a representative office will facilitate developing bilateral exchange cooperation."
(2026-04-13). Award-winning tragicomedic film by Croatian director traces the birth of fascism. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-13). GB News Hosts Reform UK and Conservative Politicians and Activists Posing as Ordinary Voters. bylinetimes.com 
GB News has repeatedly platformed Conservative and Reform candidates, councillors, and activists under the guise of being members of the public — often without informing viewers of their political affiliations, a Byline Times investigation has found. | The findings raise questions about how the channel acts as a potential springboard for prospective parliamentary and council candidates on the political right. |
| 'People's Panel': | The phenomenon goes back to the channel's earlier days. A Sunday show hosted by Camilla Tominey, first aired in January 2023, featured a "people's panel". | Ann…
(2026-04-13). Red Cross 'gravely concerned' over attacks. tribune.com.pk 
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply concerned by attacks on medical workers in Lebanon after a deadly strike on a Red Cross centre in the country on Monday and the death of a volunteer a day earlier. | Lebanon's state news agency reported that Monday's strike, which it said was carried out by Israel, killed one person and damaged Lebanese Red Cross vehicles. | The ICRC said the Lebanese Red Cross centre in the district of Tyre, a city on Lebanon's coast, was hit by the strike. It did not comment on who was responsible or give details of the victim. | Israel's military it had carried…
(2026-04-13). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Monday, April 13, 2026, 12: 26 p.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-04-13). 'It's all gas, no brakes': Delaware fully sanctions high school girls wrestling. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? In 2023, when Eustace Beazer held his first practice for the new girls wrestling team at St. Georges Technical High School in Delaware, three kids showed up at the gym. | Each year since, however, the number of girls hitting the mat has grown dramatically. This year, 40 girls competed, and the Hawks had the most team points at the unofficial state tournament. | The growth at St. Georges, located near Middletown, mirrors the statewide rise of the sport. This year, 305 girls c…
(2026-04-13). The Mahmoud Farajallah Delegation Mourns the Martyrs and Condemns the Continued Zionist Criminal Aggression Against the Lebanese and Palestinian Peoples. samidoun.net 
The Mahmoud Farajallah delegation was a delegation to Lebanon conducted in January 2026, comprised of members of Samidoun Belgium and the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine. During the delegation, members participated in demonstrations for the freedom of Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails, met with Palestinian and Lebanese political, social, cultural and educational organizations, and visited the Palestinian refugee …
(2026-04-13). Kazakhstan Jails Activists for Peaceful Xinjiang Protest. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Special police forces in a Kazakh court on the day of the sentencing of 19 people accused of "inciting ethnic hatred." Taldykorgan, April 13, 2026. | © 2026 Melirim Bakytzhanqyzy/RFE/RL…
(2026-04-13). Swalwell suspends California governor bid amid sexual assault allegations. scmp.com US congressman Eric Swalwell ‚Å on Sunday said he was suspending his campaign for governor of California, as he faces calls from fellow Democratic lawmakers and dozens of his former staffers to leave Congress following accusations of sexual assault. | "To my family, staff, friends, and supporters, I am deeply sorry for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past," Swalwell wrote in a post on X, without elaborating. "I will fight the serious, false allegations that have been made – but that's my fight,…
(2026-04-13). Boycott newsroom liars and restore Australia's absent self-assurance. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Farmers, Environmentalists Sue Trump over EPA Climate Cuts. mediasanctuary.org Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing the endangerment finding and motor vehicle emissions standards. The EPA's 2009 endangerment finding is the scientific determination that greenhouse gas pollution harms public health and welfare.. The rollback ignores established science and removes critical safeguards at a time when farmers need them the most. Every season, farmers are navigating more uncertainty — excessive rain, lack of rain, excessive heat, and everything in between. Wes Gillingham of Wild Roots Farm and NOFA…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Hungary PM-elect Magyar vows 'new era'. tribune.com.pk 
Hungary's premier-elect Peter Magyar, who defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban in weekend elections, vowed on Monday to usher in "a new era". | He urged President Tamas Sulyok, an Orban ally, to convene parliament "as soon as possible". | "We will do everything in our power to ensure that this truly marks the beginning of a new era," Magyar told a press conference after his pro-European Union conservative party trounced Orban's nationalists in Sunday's legislative elections. | "Our country has no time to waste. Hungary is in trouble in every respect. It has been plundered, looted, betrayed, indebted and ruined…
(2026-04-13). As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future. scmp.com In Beijing, strategic elites have started to see world politics as sliding from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States era. However, if China believes the old order is falling apart, its future will depend less on economic power and more on presenting a reliable political vision. | For much of the past decade, the dominant framework for understanding China-US relations has been the Thucydides Trap. Since Graham Allison popularised the term, the relationship has been cast as an…
(2026-04-13). HBCUs Say They Stand to Lose Out if College Athlete Pay Rules Don't Change. capitalbnews.org 
When Trayvean Scott was a college basketball player at Southern University in the 2000s, he says, he was never asked to throw a game in return for a payout. But more than 20 years later, he worries that the lack of a uniform policy about student athletes getting paid for their name, image or likeness …
(2026-04-13). What I would do if I was Mojtaba Khamenei a Kenyan perspective. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Bonface Chisutia On the night of February 28, the Israel-US airstrike killed his father, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his wife, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law. According to a recent report from Reuters, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei suffered life threatening injuries and apparently lost his leg and has a disfigured face. The report said…
(2026-04-13). New strikes at German airline Lufthansa: "We're seen as nothing but a cost factor" wsws.org A new strike by Lufthansa pilots today and on Tuesday demonstrates the flight crew's strong determination to fight. The strike is part of the growing mobilisation of the European and international working class.
(2026-04-13). Bodies of 2 workers recovered at CHOP garage collapse site in Grays Ferry. whyy.org The deceased, Matthew Kane and Mark Scott Jr., were found less than 12 hours after the demolition of the garage was completed and the site declared safe for workers to enter. | First responders gather near a partially collapsed CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)…
(2026-04-13). AFGE Sounds the Alarm on OPM's Plan to Collect Personal Identifiable Health Records of More Than 8 Million Federal Employees and Their Families. wibailoutpeople.org 
April 13, 2026 Categories: The Insider AFGE is deeply alarmed by the Office of Personnel Management's proposal to collect personally identifiable medical records from the insurance companies that cover more than eight million federal workers, retirees, members of Congress, postal employees, and their families. AFGE National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement: "This proposal, published …
(2026-04-13). Pope Leo rejects 'abuse' of Gospel, doubles down on anti-war message after Trump's tirade. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo told Reuters on Monday that he plans to continue speaking out against war after US President Donald Trump's direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church. | In comments aboard the papal flight to Algiers, where the first US pope is starting a 10-day tour to four African countries, the pontiff also said the Christian message was being "abused". | "I don't want to get into a debate with ‚Å him," Leo told Reuters as he greeted journalists on the plane. "I don't think that the message of th…
(2026-04-13). War-driven fuel crisis threatens recession in Australia. wsws.org The Albanese Labor government is presiding over the increasingly devastating impact on working-class living conditions and the prospect of crippling fuel shortages, particularly of diesel.
(2026-04-13). Apologies to All The People in Lebanon. progressivehub.net VIJAY PRASHAD | PEOPLES DISPATCH…
(2026-04-13). Why we need radical bookshops more than ever. thecanary.co 
The loss of radical bookshops does not just stifle the spread of radical ideas. What replaces these spaces is isolation. Yet across the UK, radical booksellers are now fighting back. The far right in the North East Increasingly, political life is pushed online, where it can connect, but just as easily fragment. Without physical spaces, […] | By
(2026-04-13). Imran's party announces power show in K-P. tribune.com.pk 
On the directions of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government plans to hold what its Chief Minister Sohail Afridi calls "grand public rally" in Mardan coming Sunday to show support to their leader and prove the PTI founder leader still enjoys mass public support. | The K-P chief minister said the rally will be held at Mardan Railway Ground, urging people and PTI supporters from across the country to participate. | Addressing the media in the federal capital on Monday, Afridi stated that the rally would be aimed at showing the world that Imran Khan, even while in jail, can stil…
(2026-04-13). Horticultural students graduate from 'Branches to Chances' program in Delaware. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? After getting laid off from work, Rashad Dickinson struggled to get a new job. The Wilmington resident said he became frustrated after receiving frequent rejection letters almost immediately after submitting applications. | After hearing about an opportunity to learn landscaping skills, the 35-year-old decided to take a chance on something different. | This week, Dickinson was one of six people who graduated from the Delaware Center for Horticulture's Branches to Chances wor…
(2026-04-13). Japan to welcome 30 Nato envoys as Trump rattles US allies. scmp.com Japan and Nato are drawing closer together, with 30 representatives from the transatlantic security alliance's member states set to visit Tokyo this month amid mounting concern over Washington's reliability as a security partner. | The Nato envoys will reportedly hold talks on China's expanding regional influence, Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine and the implications of a more volatile global security order, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
(2026-04-13). 25 Essential Black Poets Everyone Should Know. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Mendez/Getty Images/ Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images | Black poets have profoundly shaped literature across generations, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice. From the Harlem Renaissance to today's spoken word and page poets, these writers have created timeless work that continues to resonate. In honor of National Poetry Month, here are 25 essential Black poets, along with some of their most popular poems, what those poems are about, and what makes each voice unforgettable. | Source: Fred Stein Archive / Getty | 1. Langston Hughes: | Langsto…
(2026-04-13). Veterans Say They Won't Be Fooled By False Promise Of VA Privatization. popularresistance.org On April Fool's Day, over a hundred veterans, former VA employees and local healthcare activists met at a Veterans Town Hall in the Veterans' Memorial Building in Santa Rosa, California. The meeting was called to alert veterans and the local community to the cost and consequences of "The Tragic Dismantling of the VA." A number of veterans groups, like Veterans for Peace, Veterans of Sonoma County and local community members who, for the past year, have spent every Friday rallying in front of the Santa Rosa Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), sponsored the event.
(2026-04-13). Inspire Festival for the Airborne Aware marks a new chapter in COVID-conscious arts. thecanary.co 
Inspire: A Performing Arts Festival by and for the Airborne Aware, a free Zoom festival running 15—19 April 2026, will bring together music, theater and comedy made by COVID-conscious artists for COVID-conscious audiences. It is the first known event of its kind to assemble these different genres of COVID-conscious performance into a single airborne-aware program. […] | By
(2026-04-13). Benin's Wadagni wins presidential election with landslide 94% of votes. aljazeera.com The incoming president faces serious security issues in the north of the country and challenges to living standards.
(2026-04-13). Wrong Again, Associated Press, Climate Change Isn't Overrunning Evolution. wattsupwiththat.com The Associated Press has taken an emerging field of conservation genomics and wrapped it in an existential storyline that exaggerates the speed and uniqueness of current climate trends. That is false science reporting. Unfortunately, it is what we have come to expect from the Associated Press when it writes about climate change, a low quality narrative largely bereft of facts and context.
(2026-04-13). A derrota da Orbán e o futuro das relaàßàµes Hungria-EU. strategic-culture.su Análise preliminar do cenário pós-eleitoral húngaro. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente eleiàßà£o na Hun…
(2026-04-13). Tweets case: Mazari files appeal in SC. tribune.com.pk 
Advocate Imaan Mazari has approached the Supreme Court, seeking suspension of her sentence in a case related to making "anti-state" posts on social media. | The human rights lawyer has moved the apex court after the Islamabad High Court (IHC) did not list her application for suspension of her 17-year sentence for hearing. | Mazari filed the petition through renowned lawyer Faisal Siddiqi. The petition states that despite her counsel's vehement request to suspend the trial court's judgment, the IHC only issued notices on the suspension application on February 19 and did not suspend the petitioner's sentence.
(2026-04-13). EU launches critical minerals procurement platform to cut China dependence. scmp.com The European Union on Monday launched ‚Å the critical minerals ‚Å section of its energy and materials ‚Å procurement platform, which aims to give more power to regional buyers and cut dependence on dominant producer China by aggregating their purchases. | The platform is part of the bloc's RESourceEU strategy, announced in December ‚Äåto develop its supply chains for rare earths and other strategic minerals needed for the energy transition and defence applications. China controls up to 90 per cent of…
(2026-04-13). Los Angeles teachers unions announce sellout in bid to sabotage district-wide strike. wsws.org The moves by UTLA and the administrators union are aimed at blocking unified strike action with 30,000 school support staff in SEIU Local 99.
(2026-04-13). New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million. aljazeera.com A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
(2026-04-13). Trump Administration Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of àñztàºrk, Mahdawi. truthout.org The Trump administration has fired two judges who ruled against them in their cases attempting to deport pro-Palestine student advocates Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi, as officials seek to reshape federal immigration courts to speed deportations. According to The New York Times, the two judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, were dismissed by the administration alongside four other judges… |
(2026-04-13). hope you can do it How Israel echoed in election. haaretz.com For Hungary's young people, the election felt existential. Many said an Orbán win would drive them from the country. The familiarity I felt with them as Israel approaches a vote on Netanyahu was chilling…
(2026-04-13). Two fractures effected by neo-Liberalism. mronline.org 
Capitalism is invariably hostile to any collective praxis against it, even if this collective praxis takes the form of just trade union action.
(2026-04-13). "Everyone dies" : Grenfell Tower, regulation, and what the ruling class want from Reform UK. wsws.org Simon Dudley, less than a month after his appointment as Reform's housing spokesman, said that the 2017 inferno that claimed 72 lives, was a "tragedy" but "everyone dies in the end."
(2026-04-13). Algeria at crossroads of civilizations: The Pope's visit and reaffirmation of a Mediterranean power. peoplesworld.org 
In an era defined by geopolitical fragmentation and a crisis of civilizational confidence, Algeria is quietly but decisively reasserting itself as one of the Mediterranean's most consequential anchors of stability, memory, and intellectual continuity. The forthcoming visit of the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, from April 13 to 15, 2026—far from a …
(2026-04-13). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "All other aspects and characteristics of science can be understood directly when we understand that observation is the ultimate and final judge of the truth of an idea." — Richard Feynman, The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist (1998)…
(2026-04-13). India Wants to Work with Russia on Bharatiya Antariksh Station. infobrics.org Director of IPRC, Asir Packiaraj has indicated that ISRO aims to work closely with Russia on assembling its orbital complex. India is working closely with spacefaring nations around the world to realise its space ambitions…
(2026-04-13). Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida. scmp.com Former ‚Å Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem ‚Å has been detained by ICE in the ‚Å United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, a former Federal Police inspector, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his role ‚Äåin a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 election victory over Bolsonaro.
(2026-04-13). Israel strikes Lebanon, clashes with Hezbollah ahead of talks. newarab.com 
Israel continued its Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported
(2026-04-13). Doncaster bus drivers at First South Yorkshire extend strike over pay parity. wsws.org The struggle cannot be left to a Unite union apparatus that has tolerated gagging orders, intimidation, and repeatedly isolated disputes. The leadership must be taken into the hands of democratically elected rank-and-file committees.
(2026-04-13). Teamsters Health Care Workers To Picket Hospital For Fair Contract. popularresistance.org Chicago, Illinois – University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) health care workers are "drastically underpaid" compared to other hospitals in Chicago, Debra Simmons-Peterson, president of Teamsters Local 743 told People's World. Simmons-Peterson spoke at a rally Thursday in which hospital workers protested pay rates that don't reflect the rising costs of living in the Chicago area. | The health care workers' collective bargaining agreement with the medical center expired on March 9. The rally included fellow Teamsters, SEIU Healthcare workers, as well as local pastors, alderpersons, and other elected officials,…
(2026-04-13). Trump Posts Image Of Himself Depicted As Jesus, And His Loyal Cultists Are Fine With It. newsone.com 
(2026-04-13). Encrypted by Default: Inside Lumo's Privacy-First AI Revolution. moguldom.com Most of us don't think twice about what happens after we hit send. You ask ChatGPT a question about your business strategy, your health condition, your marriage—and boom, you get an answer in seconds. That's the win we see. But that's also where most of us stop looking. Last October, Stanford researchers dropped a study …
(2026-04-13). Why did Pakistan deploy soldiers, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history. whyy.org LIVE from Penn Carey Law School at the University of Pennsylvania, Avi and Cherri take a closer look at SCOTUS and its most famous rulings in history. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do different generations view constitutional rights and democratic ideals? | Guests: |
(2026-04-13). Indoctrination Nation: Teaching British kids which way to vote. strategic-culture.su I was once a schoolteacher in England, where it was drummed into us during training that it was wise to join a teachers' union, lest one of the students, in revenge for poor grades, falsely accuse us of impregnating them behind the bike sheds during lunchtime. But which particular outfit to join? Certainly not the NUT (National Union of Teachers), the nation's largest and most militant teaching union, whose name was apt: the far-left group contained more nuts than a constipated squirrel.
(2026-04-13). Data centers are straining the grid and changing the environment. peoplesworld.org 
For further reading: Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate…
(2026-04-13). U.S. forces to begin blockading ships entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday. ecns.cn U.S. forces will begin implementing a blockade of "all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports" on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, U.S. Central Command said in a statement Sunday.
(2026-04-13). UK murder of 3 girls by teenager should have been prevented, says inquiry. scmp.com The murders of three young girls ‚Å at a Taylor ‚Å Swift-themed dance event in Britain in ‚Å 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "fundamental failure" by state bodies to recognise the risk the killer posed, a public inquiry concluded on Monday. | Teenager Axel Rudakubana launched the ‚Äåfrenzied knife attack at the summer holiday event in Southport, northern England, on July 29, 2024, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "a devastating moment" in British history.
(2026-04-13). Sawdust, Sunrise Singing and Solidarity: Holy Week in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk Foster — Apr 10, 2026 | Holy Burial
| "I don't like the music," my daughter whispers to me. | Suddenly, a cymbal crashes, followed by tuba and trombones droning a death dirge. I peer through the incense to make out the slow movement of men burdened by an impossibly heavy bier carrying the image of Christ crucified. It's Good Friday, and we are watching the Holy Burial in the León Cathedral. | "You're not supposed to like it," I tell her. "Jesus is dead, this is his funeral. The music is meant to fill you with dread and sadness." | In Nicaragua, a small country that has seen much suffering…
(2026-04-13). IFATCA praises Pakistan air traffice control. tribune.com.pk 
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA) on Monday expressed strong appreciation for the professionalism and dedication of Pakistan's air traffic controllers, acknowledging their crucial role in maintaining safe and efficient operations during recent regional airspace disruptions. | In a letter, IFATCA Executive Vice President for the Asia Pacific region Cheryl Chen praised the "dedication and professionalism demonstrated by the air traffic controllers of Pakistan in recent weeks." It comes a day after the United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end hostilit…
(2026-04-13). New York City Home Care Workers Announce Hunger Strike On Mamdani's Watch. popularresistance.org New York City home care workers announced Wednesday they will start a hunger strike on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's watch beginning next week if promised City Council legislation ending mandatory round-the-clock shifts in the industry isn't brought to the floor for a vote. | "We have been here for more than a month and we have't seen the mayor," home care workers rallying outside City Hall said through an interpreter on Apr. 8. "They all made the promise. We will not wait again. We call on everyone, come back April 13, we continue the sit-in—and April 16 we go on hunger strike!" | City Council Speaker Julie Menin…
(2026-04-13). Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za Deputy President launches 4IR lab in Mpumalanga | The Chairperson of the Human Resource Development Council, Deputy President Paul Mashatile, will on Tuesday officially launch the Gert Sibande Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) lab and Centre of Specialisation Millwright Workshop in the Mpumalanga Province. | The launch represents a significant milestone in the government's efforts to advance skills development in line with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). | "The initiative also highlights the Gert Sibande TVET College's commitme…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). UK Policing Bill is a threat to right to protest for Palestine. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). On the limits of Western Marxism. mronline.org 
Toward critical consciousness and the development of revolutionary capacity.
(2026-04-13). Naval Blockade Of Iran Now In Full Effect (Updated). twz.com 
(2026-04-13). Brasil activo en la solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Otro donativo con medicamentos para instituciones de la salud en Cuba llegó desde Brasil en los últimos días, como una forma de romper el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos hace más de seis décadas y recrudecido con un cerco petrolero después de la firma por parte de Donald Trump de un Decreto Presidencial el 29 de enero de 2026. | Carmen Diniz, miembro del Movimiento de Solidaridad con Cuba Brasilero por más de tres décadas, activista del Movimiento Sin Tierra dijo a Radio Habana Cuba que se trata de maletas solidarias con jeringas y agujas, además de otros medicamentos y que l…
(2026-04-13). Encuesta revela creciente desconfianza en Europa hacia Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Una encuesta reciente del medio Politico Pulse revela que la percepción de Estados Unidos entre los ciudadanos europeos se ha deteriorado, al punto de que en varios países es visto más como una posible amenaza que como un aliado cercano. Apenas alrededor del 12% de los encuestados en Europa considera a Estados Unidos un socio estrecho.
(2026-04-13). Estados Unidos comenzó bloqueo marítimo contra Irán. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses comenzaron este lunes el bloqueo marítimo de Irán. El Mando Central de EE.UU. (CENTCOM) y Donald Trump anunciaron previamente que el bloqueo a todo el tráfico por mar que entre y salga de los puertos iraníes comenzaría a las 10: 00 a.m. hora del Este de EE.UU. (14: 00 GMT).
(2026-04-13). Advertencia de Teherán: Ningún puerto en los golfos estará seguro si se amenaza el territorio iraní. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Cuartel General Central de Khatam al-Anbiya, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, declaró que ningún puerto en el golfo Pérsico y el mar de Omán estará a salvo si los de su país se ven amenazados. "El ejercicio de la soberanía de la República Islámica de Irán en nuestras aguas territoriales es un derecho natural del pueblo iraní", agregó.
(2026-04-13). Brussels demonstration stands with Lebanon, Palestine and Iran against Zionist-imperialist aggression. samidoun.net On the 12th of April, Masar Badil, Tariq El-Tahrir, Samidoun Belgium and Charleroi pour la Palestine organized an emergency protest in support of the Lebanese people and their resistance to the Zionist Entity in front of Brussels Central Station. The protest was called for after the Zionist Entity broke the "ceasefire" agreed upon by Iran …