(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). Israel is attacking Lebanon to sabotage the Iran ceasefire, but the media is hiding its true motivation. mondoweiss.net 
Israel moved quickly to sabotage the Iran ceasefire with air attacks on Lebanon, but the mainstream media refuses to report this as an attempt to torpedo the fragile talks.
(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
presstv.co.uk (2026-04-11). Israeli military kills six Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint, medics say
An Israeli airstrike has hit a police checkpoint in Bureij camp in central Gaza early Saturday, killing at least six people and injuring several others, medics say.
(2026-04-11). Israel chose force over negotiating with Lebanon, so now it faces fickle Trump and his talks with Iran. haaretz.com Beirut was ready for a political solution, but Israel preferred another war on Hezbollah, as Iran now moves to 'save' Lebanon from Israel and Trump greases the already slippery slope of Israel-U.S. ties…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). Netanyahu anuncia una dura medida contra España. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Israel, Benjamín Netanyahu anunció este viernes que ordenó la expulsión de los representantes de España del Centro de Coordinación Civil-Militar (CMCC) en Kiryat Gat, el principal centro de coordinación para la ayuda a Gaza, creado en octubre de 2025 después de la firma del acuerdo para poner fin a la guerra en la Franja de Gaza, alcanzado por impulso de EE.UU. | Netanyahu tras sostener que ´el Estado de Israel no se quedará callado ante quienes le atacan ª, escribió en X: | ´España ha difamado a nuestros héroes, los soldados de las FDI [Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel], los…
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-11). The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece of its energy infrastructure, took a direct strike. A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex. Iran said it was retaliating for attacks on its Lavan Island oil refinery …
(2026-04-11). Iranian analyst: Tehran forced the US and Israel into a ceasefire. unitedworldint.com 
"The US can no longer rely on its military power and the hegemony of the dollar as it once did. The transit fees to be collected through the Strait will open a massive door of economic gain for Iran." By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü Iranian political analyst and author Peiman Salehi commented on the ceasefire and Iran's …
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Israel bombed an Iranian Synagogue on Passover: Has it become a Danger to Jews and Non-Jews Alike? juancole.com Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — A synagogue is bombed in the middle of Passover. This would be, prima facie, an antisemitic act. Few would argue otherwise—unless, of course, the bombing was carried out by the Israeli Air Force. Many people conflate Jews with Israelis, and Judaism with Zionism. They cannot imagine that Israel would act against Jews—in other words, commit antisemitic acts. | The synagogue in question is in Tehran, home to one of the oldest Jewish communities in the world. Jews have lived in Iran for over two millennia and are no less Iranian than Muslims, Christia…
(2026-04-11). Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert. juancole.com The Conversation) The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel's largest offensive of the war so far. |
(2026-04-11). Report: Iran still has thousands of missiles, launchers in underground sites, U.S. intelligence says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-11). Georgia's Betrayal: Why the West Won't Show Up. moderndiplomacy.eu From its independence in 1991 until circa 2020, Georgia has maintained a healthy democracy with a vibrant civil society. It has also been eager to join western institutions such as the EU and NATO, embedding such aspirations in its constitution. In 2023, the EU accepted to it becoming a candidate for membership. Its ruling party, …
(2026-04-11). Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem. portside.org Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem |
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). As Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare, Advocate Says Insurers' 'Stranglehold' Is Moving US in 'Opposite Direction'. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director …
(2026-04-11). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). The International Bolshevik Tendency: Pseudo-left apologists for the union bureaucracy and Stalinism. wsws.org The IBT, which is descended from the anti-Trotskyist Spartacist League, promotes the dangerous illusion that workers can rely on the union apparatus and the Chinese Stalinist regime to oppose US imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East.
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). Australia: UWU boss posturing as "rank-and-file" candidate in union election. wsws.org The phoney "rank-and-file" Members First campaign points to mounting discontent among United Workers Union members over previous sellouts and growing opposition to the Labor Party, of which the UWU is an integral part.
(2026-04-11). The Two Triads: An Emerging Post-American Middle East. moderndiplomacy.eu Sometime in the past twelve months, the Middle East's security architecture quietly stopped revolving around the United States. The shift has no single point of origin, but if one moment clarified it, it was the Israeli strike on Doha, an attack on the capital of a Gulf state hosting the largest American air base in …
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-11). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). 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?
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-11). NASA's Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth after lunar mission. aljazeera.com Crew safely complete first mission to travel around the Moon in more than 50 years.
(2026-04-11). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-11). Teamsters and UPS reach settlement over driver buyouts, while company continues plans to slash 30,000 more jobs. wsws.org By claiming a victory over the buyouts, the Teamsters apparatus is signaling to UPS that, as long as the bureaucracy is included, the destruction of UPS workers' livelihoods can proceed.
(2026-04-11). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-11). Chelsea vs Manchester City: Premier League — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Second-placed Manchester City travel to Chelsea as the Premier League title race approaches crunch time.
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Pseudo-leftist union leadership undermines Argentine tire plant occupation with appeals to nationalism. wsws.org The SUTNA union, led by the Partido Obrero, is chaining the Fate tire workers' plant occupation to nationalist appeals to Peronist factions and other bourgeois politicians…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-11). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). The Friends of Viktor Orbán. portside.org The Friends of Viktor Orbán |
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). As Israel eyes executions, Canada targets Palestine solidarity. mronline.org 
Ottawa's actions at home contradict its criticism of Israel's death penalty law.
(2026-04-11). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-11). Hegemony with Chinese Characteristics. moderndiplomacy.eu As the war wages on in three different regions of the world, among many others that go unaccounted for, the political gaze is shifting to witness the response of the growing superpower, the People's Republic of China. While the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine crises have been going on for multiple years, early this year, a third …
(2026-04-11). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-11). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-11). Moment Artemis II splashes down after moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have safely splashed down on Earth, completing a landmark mission.
(2026-04-11). Australia: Key issues buried at Brisbane rally against arrest of anti-genocide protester. wsws.org There was no mention of Labor's own "hate crime" laws and wave of arrests at a protest over the prosecution of a Palestine solidarity activist for using the prohibited anti-genocide slogan "from the river to the sea."
(2026-04-11). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-11). We Need a Theory of Change That Recognizes the Democratic Establishment Has Been Doing It Wrong. progressivehub.net LES LEOPOLD | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-04-11). Trump Eyes Privatizing Medicare for Insurance Industry. juancole.com By Jake Johnson | — | ( C…
(2026-04-11). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Millions excluded from voter rolls in a move to allegedly help ultra-right-wing ruling party win elections. mronline.org 
The Election Commission of India struck out the names of over 9 million voters, mostly belonging to minority Muslims, just before the legislative assembly elections in the country's eastern state of West Bengal.
(2026-04-11). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-11). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-11). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). 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.
(2026-04-11). Israeli prison authorities are blocking hundreds of solidarity postcards being sent to female Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net 
A global campaign led by churches and an Islamic center across 15 U.S. states is sending hundreds of solidarity postcards to female Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, but Israeli prison authorities are blocking them from being delivered.
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-11). The Expiry of New START and the Signs of a Renewed Arms Race. moderndiplomacy.eu The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the last bilateral arms control accord between the U.S. and Russia, expired on 5th February 2026. Many arms control advocates have described the treaty's expiration as a critical and potentially dangerous watershed moment in the two countries' relations, as well as for the existing international norms governing …
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-11). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-11). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-11). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-11). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-11). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-11). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Matt Ridley thinks the Climate Parrot is almost dead. wattsupwiththat.com
(2026-04-11). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-11). Russia Would Consider Granting Asylum to President Maduro. orinocotribune.com
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Guantánamo efectúa primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable. radiohc.cu 
Guantánamo efectuó la primera ronda de negocios sobre energía renovable 2026, a favor de la transición energética, prioridad que cobra mayor importancia en medio del complejo panorama económico del país. | En este encuentro efectuado en la Universidad de Guantánamo, participaron más de 15 micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (Mipymes) estatales y privadas, trabajadores por cuenta propia, entre otros invitados, para exponer sus productos, tecnologías y desarrollo de proyectos. | Ignacio Cuzco, coordinador de Objetivos y programas del gobierno provincial explicó que en esta feria no solo se visibilizan los diferent…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Meet the Puerto Rican Art Collective Bringing Chaos and Puppetry to the Masses. scheerpost.com Twin brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro are the duo behind Poncili Creación, whose otherworldly puppets travel internationally to party with your inner child Ayi for Prism A Miami Art Week audience watched wide-eyed in December as a pair of towering, handmade puppets wobbled and lurched through Locust Projects as improvised music engulfed the space. …
(2026-04-11). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-10). Ukraine talking with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Vance says US to 'extend open hand if Iranians willing to negotiate in good faith'. geo.tv 
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two for expected departure to Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, April 10, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-10). US-Iran ceasefire shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed. newarab.com 
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the There was no sign Iran was lifting its near-total blockade of the strait, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies. Tehran cited Israel's ong…
(2026-04-10). Iran's Chokehold On Hormuz Remains On The Eve Of Peace Talks In Pakistan (Updated). twz.com 
The list of contested issues that the U.S. and Iran will have to come to some form of agreement on is long and complex.
(2026-04-10). Putting Fuel on a Ceasefire: Israel Tries to Kill U.S.—Iran Talks. theintercept.com 
"In many ways, what actually has potentially led to this ceasefire is the fact that Iran is able to create a chokehold over 20 percent of the world's oil."
(2026-04-10). Could US-Iran talks in Islamabad bring gas prices back down? responsiblestatecraft.org Vice President JD Vance is
(2026-04-10). Iran demands Lebanon ceasefire, unfreezing of assets before peace talks. geo.tv 
(2010-04-26). Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users, including PML-N supporters, were sharing a video across social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows Pakistani fighter jets escorting an Iranian delegation to Islamabad for talks. However, the video is old and shows Pakistani jets greeting the plane of Saudi Arabia's crown prince during his visit on February 17, 2019. | Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, which quickly spiralled into a wider regional c…
(2026-04-10). What the US-Israel War on Iran Means for the Long Term. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent US-Israel attacks on Iran has triggered an avalanche of analysis by a range of different specialists on the many media platforms that the public are familiar with. Some of these experts speak from the perspective of economics; others from regional security and others talk strictly from political domains only. A few have even …
(2026-04-10). US-Iran talks leave Gulf states on edge about the price of peace. scmp.com The Gulf's six Arab monarchies, battered by Iranian drones and missiles because of a war they never wanted, are watching with trepidation to see what Pakistan-hosted US-Iran negotiations will yield for their collective future. | After China and Russia vetoed the Gulf Cooperation Council's bid to attain UN Security Council approval for "defensive" measures to force open the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, analysts say the GCC states have little sway over what is about to transpire in…
(2026-04-10). Fear, anxiety grip Iranians ahead of US talks: 'I'm scared of war starting again'. scmp.com Everyday Iranians are awaiting planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran with a mixture of scepticism and outright fear, caught between a government they say does not understand peace and an American president who has threatened to destroy "a whole civilisation". | Talks between the United States and Iran and hosted by Pakistan were hanging in the balance on Friday, but if they go ahead they could transform a temporary ceasefire in the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic into…
(2026-04-10). Ending Israel's war on peace Iran's 10-point proposal is serious. asiapacificreport.nz To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the US must end its blank cheque to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognised borders of June 4, 1967. Common Dreams reports. ANALYSIS: By Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares A two-week ceasefire…
(2026-04-10). Tax Day Protest Against the War on Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Cuba, Venezuela… April 15, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
April 15, 2026 View this email in your browser The majority in the U.S. do not support the war on Iran. The war has now expanded to Lebanon and throughout the entire region. The ceasefire has been violated by Israel with intense bombing of Lebanon and although the U.S. said it accepted the Iranian 10-point peace plan …
(2026-04-10). Back from the brink in Iran? Not while Palestine, Lebanon burn. newarab.com 
Many in the Middle East and the world want to believe that we are on the brink of peace, but it is worth reminding ourselves why we find ourselves here in the first place. | In simple terms, we are here because the United States and Israel still subscribe to the claim that the only language their adversaries understand is force. | Despite their own history of warfare proving otherwise, they keep repeating the same violent approach, expecting different results. That, as the saying goes, is the definition of insanity. | The United States has not always followed this path. Between the Second World War and the Vietna…
(2026-04-10). When Flotillas Fight for Life, Not Empire. scheerpost.com Olivia DiNucci for Codepink Flotillas have historically been fleets of military vessels—tools of empire designed for swift offensive or defensive operations at sea. The images they evoke are ones of imperial power and looming violence. Just look at the massive US naval buildup that surrounded Iran as part of the recent US attacks. But peace activists …
(2026-04-10). Cleveland: 'No war on Iran! workers.org 
No Kings protest, Cleveland, March 28, 2026. Antiwar activists gathered in Cleveland's Market Square Park on April 4 to say "No war on Iran!" Rally speakers represented Cleveland Peace Action, Clevelanders United Against War, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia and Workers World . . . |
(2026-04-10). Haiti: Solidarity in a World at War. counterpunch.org 
As the world reels from the devastating U.S.-Israel war on Iran and Lebanon, and as the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide continues in Gaza and the West Bank, the Trump Administration's plan to assert its dominance over the Americas is also moving forward at an unprecedented pace. Having kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and
(2026-04-10). Headlines for April 10, 2026. democracynow.org Death Toll from Israel's "Black Wednesday" Attack on Lebanon Tops 300, Iran Warns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Could Destroy Ceasefire Deal and Diplomacy with U.S., House GOP Blocks Democratic Effort to Force Vote on Iran War Powers Resolution, Israel Approves 34 Settler Outposts Amid Continuing Settler Violence in Occupied West Bank, 9-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Shot Dead in Front of Classmates in Gaza's Beit Lahia, Federal Court Blasts Pentagon for Ignoring Prior Order to Restore Reporters' Access, Federal Judge Postpones Cancellation of Protected Status for Ethiopian Immigrants, U.N.
(2026-04-10). Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to 'lies'. geo.tv 
US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-10). From Epstein's Casino to the War Board: Global Citizenship as the Only Counterweight. unitedworldint.com The speech of former Mexican Congresswoman María de los àÅngeles Huerta at online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" By former Mexican Congresswoman María de los àÅngeles Huerta. The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, …
(2026-04-10). Venezuela's National Assembly Appoints Larry Devoe as Attorney General Eglée González Lobato as Ombudsperson. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The voting process highlighted the stark contrast between the Bolivarian parliamentary…
(2026-04-10). Venezuelans March to Celebrate 20 Years of Organic Law of Communal Councils (+Failed Far-Right Attempt to Incite Chaos). orinocotribune.com On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Organic Law of Communal Councils, Venezuelan revolutionary sectors carried out a major mobilization from Plaza Venezuela to Miraflores Palace in Caracas. | On Thursday, April 9, after two decades since the passage of this historic law, which is part of the legacy of Commander Hugo Chávez and foundational to Venezuela's communal model, the organized people marched through the streets of Caracas, demanding the release of President Nicolás Maduro and National Assembly Deputy Cilia Flores from US captivity, and expressing support for Acting President Del…
(2026-04-10). Venezuelan National Assembly Approves New Organic Mining Law. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela approved the Organic Mining Law today, designed to modernize the sector, strengthen economic sovereignty and ensure mineral wealth. | After intense debate and public consultation, Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously sanctioned the Organic Mining Law on April 9. This crucial legal instrument, consisting of 131 articles, is meticulously designed to modernize and comprehensively regulate Venezuelan mining activity. | The initiative, championed by the Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, aims to bolster the nation's economic sovereignty and ensure that its vast mineral wealth di…
(2026-04-10). Cubans residing in Venezuela express gratitude for aid to the island. radiohc.cu The Association of Cubans Residing in Venezuela (Accreven) expressed its gratitude to health institutions, the Venezuelan people, and the Carabobo chapter of the Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity for the aid that will be sent to Cuba, it was reported in Caracas. | Accreven's national president, Orelvis Reyes, highlighted this "tremendous effort" at the national level in a message posted on social media. | Reyes stated that they received this donation, destined for the homeland of Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez, Simón Bolívar, and José Martí, with "tremendous love and affection." He also acknowledged the sol…
(2026-04-10). Robert Reich: Lessons on how to defeat Donald Trump every time. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Robert Reich An hour before Trump said he'd cause the death of a "whole civilisation" if Iran didn't open the strait of Hormuz, an Iranian official said the shipping channel would be reopened for two weeks if the United States stopped bombing Iran. The US has now stopped bombing Iran. So we're back…
(2026-04-10). Are ships able to pass through the Strait of Hormuz yet. newarab.com 
Shipping through the Writing on Truth Social, the US president said Iran was doing a "very poor job, dishonourable some would say" in allowing shipments through the vital route, adding to his earlier warni…
(2026-04-10). Iran's Retaliation CHOKES Hormuz, DECIMATES Saudi Oil as Trump Retreats. thealtworld.com Pepe Escobar discusses the breaking developments emerging from the wreckage of the Iran war, including Iran's bombshell strikes on Saudi Arabia causing a massive fallout for global oil, Trump fuming over Iranian moves on the Strait of Hormuz, and the ongoing desperation of Israel to keep a losing war going.
(2026-04-10). International support grows for Iran. workers.org 
The U.S. and Israeli aggressor regimes seem to believe their attack on Iran will isolate the Islamic Republic. On the contrary, the determination of the Iranians to fight back has won support throughout the West Asia region and throughout the world. Russia and China are two of the more powerful . . . |
(2026-04-10). Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium Or US Will Seize It. popularresistance.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued a new demand that Iran forfeit its uranium stockpile, or else face renewed attacks or a ground operation by the U.S. and Israel — a threat levied just hours after the start of a fragile temporary ceasefire on Tuesday. | When asked if the U.S. has plans to force Iran to hand over its enriched uranium, Hegseth said in a press conference on Wednesday that "it's always been non-negotiable that they won't have nuclear capabilities." | "They'll give it to us voluntarily, we'll get it.
(2026-04-10). USA's most important nuclear attack bomber jets lose stealth shield amid Iran war? Big claim by… hindustantimes.com China's Jingan Technology claims its AI-driven "Jingqi" platform tracked U.S. B-2 Spirit aircraft during strikes on Iran, intercepting radio signals despite strict stealth protocols. The firm says it reconstructed flight paths and timelines during Operation Epic Fury, though detection occurred mainly during the return phase. The claim, supported by unverified "audio proof," has sparked debate over whether stealth airpower is becoming more visible through signal intelligence and AI data fusion. Analysts caution it reflects evolving intelligence methods, not a proven failure of U.S. air dominance or stealth technol…
(2026-04-10). When Will the Trump Nightmare End? Have Too Many Thresholds Already Been Crossed? counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump continues to undermine the U.S. Constitution, reject democratic culture, violate international law, strain relationships with allies, and threaten adversaries with bombing them back to the Stone Age. The obvious question is: When will this end? Even as immediate issues are being raised about the reasons behind the U.S.—Israeli war against Iran and the exact nature of the ceasefire, we should keep asking: When will Trump's nightmarish influence stop?
(2026-04-10). Israelis are finally revolting against Netanyahu — for agreeing to the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. mondoweiss.net 
The entire Israeli political spectrum is united in blasting Netanyahu for not continuing to attack Iran, and Israeli society agrees. The reason, to put it simply, is that Israelis are war junkies.
(2026-04-10). Iran Is Winning the War With the US. This Is How. orinocotribune.com 
(2026-04-10). Pakistan's Ceasefire Diplomacy Deserves Recognition. thinktank.pk In moments of war, the real measure of a state is not how loudly it speaks, but how effectively it acts to save lives. Pakistan's role in helping secure the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, amid a wider regional war involving Israel, deserves recognition precisely for that reason. This was not diplomacy …
(2026-04-10). Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, as US media demands renewed onslaught against Iran. wsws.org Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in the town of al-Abbassieh in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as the bombardment of the country entered its second day since the proclamation of a US-Iran ceasefire.
(2026-04-10). Will the Iranian delegation meet with Americans in Islamabad after the Lebanon massacre? thealtworld.com How did Hezbollah's rapid missile response surprise Israel and America? | These massacres committed by Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon yesterday, which resulted in the martyrdom of 254 people and the injury of 1,165 others, the vast majority of whom were innocent civilians, and just hours after the decision to suspend hostilities between Iran and America for two weeks, mediated by Pakistan's Prime Minister, Mr Shahbaz Sharif, reaffirm three main points: | • The first: The US accepted this truce not to achieve a genuine cessation of the aggression it is waging with Israel against Iran but rather to…
(2026-04-10). Rewriting the aims: next battle is for control over the narrative. haaretz.com While the Israeli prime minister retrospectively rewrites the goals of his and Trump's war against Iran, it's worth noting what things actually looked like on the war maps ‚ñ The northern front is a trap of a different kind ‚ñ Meanwhile, the impact of a war waged afar on the home front has been completely normalized…
(2026-04-10). Pope Leo slams Iran war, says 'God does not bless any conflict'. newarab.com 
Pope Leo XIV amplified his condemnation of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Friday, saying that "God does not bless any conflict" and certainly doesn't side with those who drop bombs. | Leo spoke during a gathering of top bishops of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq, an Eastern Rite Catholic church whose clerics are in Rome to elect a new patriarch. | Leo said they were signs of hope "in a world marked by senseless and inhuman violence," especially in the lands of early Christianity that have been "desecrated by the blasphemy of war and the brutality of business, with no regard for people's lives." | He told…
(2026-04-10). Iranian hackers leak ex-Israeli army chief's documents, photos. newarab.com 
Iran-linked hacker group Handala announced it had obtained and leaked thousands of images, documents, and videos belonging to former Israeli army chief of staff The group said on Thursday it was behind the operation, marking another instance of Israeli security officials being targeted in a "hack-and-leak" campaign. | In a statement, the group said it had obtained more than 19,000 "confidential images and videos", including classified documents as well as personal photographs and files. | "For years…
(2026-04-10). need to The underground metropolis where Indians, Eritreans and Filipinos hide from Iranian missiles. haaretz.com Beneath Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station, hundreds of labor migrants find shelter from Iranian missiles, communal solidarity and the kids have fun, too…
(2026-04-10). Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war's lessons for China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch — a Chinese underwater drone | A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian fisherman near a key waterway leading to Australia, local media reported.
(2026-04-10). Kuwait condemns drone attacks, Iran denies involvement. newarab.com 
Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country on Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said in a statement. | Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait's state news agency reported a National Guard site was targeted by drones, causing significant material damage but no injuries. |
(2026-04-10). Saudi Arabia says Iran attacks have affected oil production. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that the attacks carried out in recent weeks by Iran against the kingdom's energy infrastructure killed one person and impacted its oil production capacity. | The attacks have targeted "infrastructure for oil and gas production, transport and refining, as well as petrochemical plants and power facilities in Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the industrial city of Yanbu," an energy ministry official told the SPA news agency. | The official said the attacks killed one person – a Saudi national – and injured seven others, and "disrupted several production operations at key facilities".
(2026-04-10). John Amidon on Earth's Greatest Enemy. mediasanctuary.org The Earth's Greatest Enemy is "A documentary exposé of the world's biggest—and most unaccountable—polluter: the US military. Learn the environmental cost of having a military Empire with Abby Martin." It will be shown three times in the Capital District in the coming week. On Tuesday April 14 Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace will show it at the local library. On April 19th it will be at the Friends Meeting House, 727 Madison Ave., in Albany; and tentatively April 21 at SUNY Albany. John Amidon talks about the film with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, as well as recent arrest protesting drones a…
(2026-04-10). The Gallows Law: Israel moves toward executing Palestinian children. peoplesworld.org 
According to Israel's new death penalty law, Palestinian children, like adults, could, in practice, find themselves facing the gallows. This might take some by surprise, or even be dismissed as an exaggeration. Sadly, it is neither. The death penalty law, passed by Israel's Knesset on March 30, mandates capital punishment for Palestinians convicted of carrying …
(2026-04-10). Next-Gen Energy: KINETIC7 Develops On-Demand Hydrogen Fuel Technology. thinktank.pk 
Deep-tech innovator KINETIC7 has announced a major global breakthrough in clean energy, unveiling a hydrogen-on-demand (HOD) solution designed to deliver carbon-free fuel for cooking and heating. Founded by Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Rick Parish, the company has spent six years developing a proprietary technology that produces hydrogen gas instantly from water—without storage—offering a safer and …
(2026-04-10). Colombia and Ecuador recall ambassadors as tensions over drug trafficking escalate. colombiareports.com The presidents of Colombia and Ecuador recalled their ambassadors amid insults about their politically opposed government's roles in the international drug trade. Bilateral relations all but broke down earlier this week after Colombian President Gustavo Petro referred to Ecuador's jailed former Vice-President Jorge Glas as a political prisoner. In a response, Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa accused …
(2026-04-10). Idaho constructs remote-controlled firing squad chamber: A method of state killing with a merciless history. wsws.org In the gruesome landscape of state-sanctioned murder in the US, the construction of a remote-controlled firing squad chamber in Idaho stands out for its calculated, savagery.
(2026-04-10). Why is Hungary's election so important on the international stage? aljazeera.com Washington, Moscow, Kyiv and Brussels will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of the election.
(2026-04-10). SAWS issues weekend weather outlook. sanews.gov.za SAWS issues weekend weather outlook | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says typical autumn weather systems are expected to dominate across the country this weekend. | According to the forecast, this pattern consists of a surface trough over the western and central interior, while the Atlantic High extends a ridge over the southern and eastern parts of the country. | This will result in isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in several areas. | Partly cloudy and cool to warm conditions are expected on Saturday, with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers. Severe thunderstorms and damag…
(2026-04-10). To Tax the Ultra-Rich, We Need to Go After Their Wealth—Not Just Income. progressivehub.net CONOR LYNCH | IN THESE TIMES…
(2026-04-10). Kusile: The dawn of SA's energy security is breaking. sanews.gov.za Kusile: The dawn of SA's energy security is breaking | After years of setbacks, South Africa's energy security and its landscape have finally turned the corner with Eskom's Kusile Power Station now able to operate at full commercial capacity. ⚪ This is the message by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who delivered an address to Eskom workers at the power station on Friday. ⚪ The power station is located in the Nkangala District Municipality of Mpumalanga. ⚪ The President conducted a
(2026-04-10). Pentagon violating court order on press access. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). UAE hands Bahrain financial lifeline as Iran war shocks economy. newarab.com 
The UAE has stepped in to provide financial support to The two countries on Wednesday signed a currency swap agreement that will see the Emirati central bank provide up to 20 billion Emirati dirhams ($5.4 billion) to Bahrain over the next five years in exchange for Bahraini dinars. | The arrangement will provide vital foreign currency liquidity to Bahrain, which h…
(2026-04-10). Vocational schools new front in China's strategy to support businesses' global expansion. scmp.com In classrooms and training centres across China, a growing number of students from Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond are learning not just the Chinese language, but how the country's factories operate, how supply chains are managed and how products are marketed and sold across borders. | Hebei Software Institute, in the northern city of Baoding, has been at the forefront of the push. The vocational college said it had established multiple overseas-oriented programmes in recent years, particularly…
(2026-04-10). Tortured for Saying No: One Ukrainian's Determination to Resist Nonviolently. worldbeyondwar.org By DiEM25, April 10, 2026 | As Europe arms yet more heavily ("re-arms"?) and conscription returns across the continent, what happens to those who refuse to fight? In the first episode of a new Frontline series on conscientious objection, host Mehran Khalili speaks to Yurii Sheliazhenko — a Ukrainian legal scholar, pacifist, and winner of the Seán MacBride Peace Prize. He's been a declared conscientious objector since 1998. Two weeks before this interview, Yurii was grabbed off the street in Kyiv, beaten, pepper-sprayed, and held for two days without a lawyer. He now faces trial for "justifying Russian a…
(2026-04-10). Trades Union Congress offers Iran war partnership with Starmer government. wsws.org Just as they did during the pandemic, the Britain's trade union apparatus is preparing to suppress strikes, enforce wage restraint and collaborate in austerity under the guise of "protecting the economy".
(2026-04-10). Navy Calls It Quits On Attack Submarine USS Boise's Never Ending Overhaul. twz.com 
The USS Boise has been stuck in limbo for more than a third of its career, and was still years and billions of dollars away from returning to service.
(2026-04-10). WFP warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due Israeli war. newarab.com 
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group A fragile two-day-old ceasefire has halted the campaign of
(2026-04-10). saved me. It gave me a community — and my. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Russian-Israeli who had a complex childhood and found a safe space — and love — through online gaming, and two violinists who are partners on stage, and in life…
(2026-04-10). Democrat Kamala Harris teases 2028 presidential bid, following Trump loss. aljazeera.com Formerly the vice president under Biden, Harris mused to Al Sharpton that she knows 'what it requires' to be president.
(2026-04-10). Private Equity Gets the Green Light to Raid Workers' Retirement Accounts. counterpunch.org 
For more than a decade, private equity has been on a quest to gain access to the nearly $14 trillion of hard-earned money in workers' defined contribution retirement accounts, two-thirds in 401(k) plans. On March 30, the Trump administration handed private equity, private credit, crypto, and the full array of alternative investments the keys to
(2026-04-10). Starmer visits Gulf states amid fracturing "special relationship" with US. wsws.org Foreign policy precepts that have determined the actions of UK governments for decades are being torn apart.
(2026-04-10). Steenhuisen hails amendment to citrus export with China. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen hails amendment to citrus export with China | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has welcomed the successful amendment of the cold treatment requirements regulating the export of South African citrus to the People's Republic of China, describing it as a big step forward in expanding trade opportunities and deepening an already strong partnership. | Steenhuisen said the amendment will cement South Africa's position as the biggest exporter of citrus to China. | In a statement on Friday, the Minister highlighted that the new treatment options are expected to improve export efficiencies, reduce costs f…
(2026-04-10). The Architecture of Exclusion: The Global Offensive Against the Right to Migrate. counterpunch.org 
From the raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at U.S. airports to the approval of the controversial Return Regulation in the European Union, the world is witnessing an 'ICE-ization' of migration policies. This 'ICE-ization' is characterized by the externalization of borders, prolonged detention, and the criminalization of undocumented individuals, which is generating an
(2026-04-10). 1504 Died From Heat Last Summer, Say UKHSA. wattsupwiththat.com From NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Cunningham The UK Health Security Agency, UKHSA, have announced there were an estimated 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England…
(2026-04-10). Six Non Negotiable Terms From International Scholars and Former Officials From 30 Countries to End the U.S. War on Iran Amid Trump's Threat of War Crimes. counterpunch.org The conscience of humanity resists "everything for us, nothing for others," the creed of the predatory empire erected on the corpses of nations. The shameless rapacity and insolence have reached their zenith, and Trump's threats illustrate the depraved spirit of a decaying civilisation. We must not be passive witnesses, but active architects of a new
(2026-04-10). Ukrainians sceptical as Russia's Putin orders Easter truce. scmp.com Ukrainians on Friday were wary of Russia's pledge to pause fighting for an Orthodox Easter ceasefire — first proposed by Kyiv — this weekend. | The Kremlin said it had ordered a temporary truce to be in effect from Saturday afternoon until the end of Sunday, a 32-hour period during which Russia would stop fighting "in all directions". | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — who has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in the four-year war — said Kyiv was willing to reciprocate.
(2026-04-10). SF Democrat Scott Bill SB 1065 Threatens Lives & Health & Safety. indybay.org San Francisco Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener who is running for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress has introduced a bill that that threatens the health and safety of apprentices. He also supported Newsom's budget bill that cut $16 million from Cal-OSHA. There are less than 200 Cal-Osha inspectors for 18 million workers.
(2026-04-10). Teamsters health care workers to picket Chicago hospital for fair contract. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—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 …
(2026-04-10). Revealed: The MAGA plan to 'take out' progressive leaders worldwide. nationofchange.org Trump-aligned CPAC is backing far-right electoral candidates across Latin America and Europe—including Hungarian strongman Viktor Orbán.
(2026-04-10). Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo's criticism. scmp.com The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift following Pope Leo's criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting between a papal envoy and a top US defence official. | In separate statements, the two sides both professed an eagerness to get along, saying the meeting that occurred in January was frank but polite. The Defence Department issued a statement that said "we have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy…
(2026-04-10). China stands with Cuba: Beijing calls on the U.S. to heed the voice of justice. radiohc.cu The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated its firm support for Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and security, and called on the United States to heed the voice of justice and the international community. | In response to a question from Prensa Latina, spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China took note of the recent visit by US lawmakers to the island, who opposed Washington's hostile policy toward the Caribbean nation. | The Foreign Ministry called for an immediate end to all sanctions and the blockade against Cuba, while reiterating Beijing's willingness to work with the international community…
(2026-04-10). Medical neglect and preventable deaths spread across ICE detention centers. wsws.org From North Lake in Michigan to Camp East Montana in Texas, repeated deaths, ignored grievances and documented abuses expose medical neglect as an institutionalized feature of ICE detention.
(2026-04-10). New York City Mayor Mamdani reneges on promise of free bus service. wsws.org The DSA's Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor of America's largest city have been marked by continuous capitulation before Wall Street and the capitalist state.
(2026-04-10). The New Intelligence Challenge: How China Exploits Israel's Internal Divisions to Outmaneuver Mossad. moderndiplomacy.eu The Israeli intelligence apparatus, particularly the Mossad and Shin Bet, faces a growing challenge stemming from the Chinese strategy of its State Security Service (MSS). The MSS acts as China's foreign intelligence agency, aiming for soft Chinese penetration of Israeli civil society, human rights groups, and liberal circles. This strategy exploits internal divisions within Israeli …
(2026-04-10). The benefits of talking to strangers. whyy.org Psychologist She joins us this week to discuss her new book, Once Upon a Stranger. Also with us is social psychologist
(2026-04-10). How to Stop a Data Center. counterpunch.org 
"Why do you think you can stop a $1.2billion University of Michigan and Los Alamos project?" was the first Instagram message we received at the launch of the Stop the Data Center campaign in Ypsilanti, Michigan. For us, the question was not "why?" but "how?" Our campaign is built against an exceptional and horrifying facility
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader. geo.tv 
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang , Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026. — ReutersTaiwan opposition leader in China for 'peace' mission.Cheng meets China's Xi at…
(2026-04-10). Private sector urged to play active role in addressing water challenges. sanews.gov.za Private sector urged to play active role in addressing water challenges | The private sector has been urged to play a more coordinated and active role in addressing South Africa's water challenges, with the Strategic Water Partnership Network (SWPN) calling for greater mobilisation of business in support of water and sanitation reforms. | Delivering a message on behalf of the private sector during a national ministerial webinar on Friday, Professor Mike Muller of Wits University said while large water users are already involved through the Strategic Water Partnership Network, a far broader range of businesses dep…
(2026-04-10). Mystery Launcher Appears On U.S. Navy Destroyer. twz.com 
A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for
(2026-04-10). Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress. whyy.org Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli are facing off in the Fitzpatrick, who often touts a
(2026-04-10). Would Michael Jackson Have Survived in the Era? fairobserver.com Non omnia quae mortua sunt, mortua manent — not all that is dead remains dead. Michael Jackson died in 2009, steeped in debt. But he certainly didn't remain dead; a reinvigorated Jackson was restored to life. His record sales spiked, a movie deal was done and, within a year, Jackson made $275 million — more…
(2026-04-10). Black Service Members Warn Military Is Moving Backward. capitalbnews.org 
A troubling notion has gripped some Black current and former service members: The U.S. military — long seen as a pathway to opportunity in Black communities — seems to be drifting backward, toward a more segregated time. "[Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth] came into office promising to turn the military into a color-blind meritocracy — it is …
(2026-04-10). Cyclone Vaianu: First impacts could be felt Saturday amid severe NZ warnings. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on New Zealand. Coromandel and parts of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the worst-affected, though no part of the North Island will escape unscathed, forecasters warn. A state of emergency has been declared for…
(2026-04-10). SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is proposing a $2.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin purchasing roughly 250 new hybrid buses, add taller turnstiles at subway stations and invest in its aging infrastructure, among other things. | Service cuts not on the table: | SEPTA is requesting a one-time transfer of capital funds to its operating budget following an emergency approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will keep full service levels going through…
(2026-04-10). Just Slightly Outside the Circle: Peter Orner and Sarah Wasserman. publicbooks.org "You want to go outside yourself and imagine your way into some other space? Go for it. If you want to try and imagine yourself into what you think is your own space, go for it. I say it's equally as hard."
(2026-04-10). Cuba is elected to United Nations NGO Committee. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Cuba's election to the United Nations Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) for the term beginning in 2027. | On the social media platform X, the island's foreign minister noted that the Caribbean nation was elected by acclamation to the Committee, which belongs to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and will serve as a member from 2027 to 2030. | This election result, Bruno Rodríguez emphasized, recognizes Cuba's record in promoting the participation of genuine non-governmental organizations from all regions in t…
(2026-04-10). UAW issues statement of phony support for Mexican tire workers shot on picket line. wsws.org The UAW's "support" for Mexican tire workers promotes appeals to Trump's Labor Department and the Mexican government and ruling class while pitting US autoworkers against their Mexican class brothers.
(2026-04-10). Conservation in Colombia Leaves Locals Behind. nacla.org 
As the government moves to establish a coast guard station in Gorgona Island, local communities claim they have been left out of the process.
(2026-04-10). Bahrain First To Claim F-16 Block 70 Air-To-Air Kills. twz.com 
(2026-04-10). Human Rights Organizations Call on Congress: Do Not Send Cubans Fleeing Impacts of the U.S. Fuel Blockade to Guantánamo. commondreams.org Eighty-six organizations that work on migrant rights, human rights, and humanitarian aid sent
(2026-04-10). Kim Jong Un waiting for Trump, but there's a path right in front of him. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this week, North Korea
(2026-04-10). If the AFL-CIO had a convention, would anyone notice? mronline.org 
Current AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, always eager to share the news that "public opinion polls show that big majorities of working people in the U.S. support unions…"
(2026-04-10). Remembering a Steadfast Hong Kong Democracy Activist. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Koo Sze-yiu carries a coffin that reads, "The people's heroes, they shall remain forever immortal" at a protest in Hong Kong, May 26, 2019 | © 2019 AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File…
(2026-04-10). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Arrives in Grenada on First Official State Visit. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Acting President Rodríguez was accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation, including Foreign Minister Yván Gil, Information Minister Miguel à…
(2026-04-10). US's Erosion of the Right to Cartoon Is No Laughing Matter. scheerpost.com Hank Kennedy for FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting) During World War II, cartoonist Bill Mauldin was summoned to a meeting with Gen. George S. Patton. Mauldin's Stars and Stripes cartoons drew Patton's ire over his matter-of-fact depictions of war and American GIs. To Mauldin, war was no fun adventure. In Up Front, his Willie and Joe were war-weary and …
(2026-04-10). Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
(2026-04-10). President appoints two Judges of the Constitutional Court. sanews.gov.za President appoints two Judges of the Constitutional Court | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Justice Nambitha Christabel Dambuza-Mayosi and Justice Katharine Mary Savage as Judges of the Constitutional Court with effect from 1 May 2026. | President Ramaphosa has made these appointments after consultation with Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and leaders of political parties represented in the National Assembly. | The appointments were made in terms of section 174(4) of the Constitution. | Justice Dambuza-Mayosi currently serves as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Appeal — a position she has held since June…
(2026-04-10). Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and human rights lawyer, Thailand, December 2025. | © 2025 Private | (Bangkok) — Thai authorities should urgently, thoroughly, and impartially investigate the assassination attempt on Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and prominent human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 20, 2026, at about 1 a.m., gunmen in a pickup truck opened fire with M-16 assault rifles at Kamonsak's minivan as he was arriving at his house in Narathiwat province's Bacho district. Kamonsak was not hit, but his assistant a…
(2026-04-10). Energy as War: From Oil Fields to Cobalt Mines. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-10). SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns. sanews.gov.za SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged all trusts registered in South Africa to submit income tax returns for every year of assessment, in line with legislative requirements. | This obligation applies even where a trust had no economic activity during the relevant year. | "Where a trust is no longer being used for its intended purpose, trustees are encouraged to formally terminate the trust through the Office of the Master of the High Court (Master). | "Once the Master has issued a written confirmation of termination, trustees should request SARS to de…
(2026-04-10). Have your say on policy to strengthen financial literacy. sanews.gov.za Have your say on policy to strengthen financial literacy | In a move that will empower South Africans to make informed financial decisions and reduce their vulnerability to exploitation, government has released the draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment. | "The draft policy establishes a national framework for financial education and outlines government's proposed approach to strengthening financial literacy, building financial capability, and supporting improved financial well-being in an evolving and increasingly digitalised financial landscape," National Treasury said on Friday.
(2026-04-10). Channel 12 News poll: Netanyahu continues to lose Knesset seats, opposition strengthens. haaretz.com Likud's support slips to 25 seats as a party led by former Prime Minister Bennett climbs to 22. Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition can reach a majority without backing from Arab parties, underscoring persistent deadlock…
(2026-04-10). Russian police raid independent news site 'Novaya Gazeta'. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Russian independent news website, Novaya Gazeta, revealed that the Russian police had raided Moscow offices, AFP reported on ThursdayNovaya Gazeta detailed on Thursday that masked security service agents were searching its Moscow office as part of an unspecified probe.The reason for the operation was unclarified, and the newspaper's lawyers were not being allowed into the building, the Russian news site said in a statement on Telegram.On the other hand, state news agency RIA quoted law enforcement officials as saying that the probe conducted inside the office was linked to an investigation into the ill…
(2026-04-10). Man in his 50s shot to death in southern Tel Sheva. haaretz.com The man, who was shot in the Bedouin town of Tel Sheva, was pronounced dead after being hospitalized; Israel Police said they suspect criminal motives but have yet to make arrests. Homicides have skyrocketed since National Security Minister Ben-Gvir took office: This is the fourth this week…
(2026-04-10). INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson Special Guest for Ray SCOTT RITTER ! thealtworld.com INTEL Roundtable w/ Larry Johnson & Special Guest for Ray — SCOTT RITTER !
(2026-04-10). America Is Losing the World—and It Doesn't Know How to Stop. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The so-called ceasefire is already cracking—and anyone paying attention knows why. In this wide-ranging and unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson pulls back the curtain on a geopolitical order that is not stabilizing, but unraveling. The war with Iran isn't ending—it's mutating. NATO isn't adapting—it's collapsing. And the United States, rather than …
(2026-04-10). Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security. sanews.gov.za Bolobedu Solar Plant fires up SA's energy security | Government has welcomed the successful commissioning of the Bolobedu Solar Plant, a 148-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility in Limpopo province. | The plant was completed in April 2026 and commissioned by mineral resources company, Rio Tinto. | "This milestone represents a significant contribution to South Africa's ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. | "The plant, which spans approximately 347 hectares, is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean e…
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). German reactions to the "ceasefire" in the Iran war: Berlin sticks to its war aims. wsws.org The German government and ruling class have officially welcomed the "ceasefire" in the Iran war. But behind the diplomatic phrases lies no departure from previous war policies.—on the contrary, their continuation by other means.
(2026-04-10). What Marx actually meant by dialectics. mronline.org 
Marx's dialectic is misinterpreted, twisted, and vulgarized to this day, 180 years after he first expounded on his method.
(2026-04-10). All Wars Are Bankers' Wars: Iran and the Bankers' Endgame. scheerpost.com Ellen Brown ScheerPost"The powers of financial capitalism had another far reaching aim, nothing less than to create a world system of financial control in private hands able to dominate the political system of each country and the economy of the world as a whole." —Prof. Caroll Quigley, Georgetown University, Tragedy and Hope (1966) In February 2026, the United States …
(2026-04-10). Turkish independent union leader Ba≈üaran Aksu arrested. wsws.org Ba≈üaran Aksu, who has played a leading role in workers' struggles emerging in opposition to union bureaucracies, has been a target of both companies and the state for some time. It follows the unlawful arrest of independent union leader Mehmet Tàºrkmen last month.
(2026-04-10). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-10). GHS Global Chemical Safety: What Businesses Need to Know. moderndiplomacy.eu Every year, billions of chemical shipments cross international borders. Each one carries documentation governed by national regulations that still vary widely from country to country. The UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was designed to solve this fragmentation. Adopted by the UN in 2003, GHS created a single framework for …
(2026-04-10). Italy's Deadly Complicity: Meloni Backs Israel's Expansionist Wars While Italian Troops Are Humiliated in Lebanon. counterpunch.org 
On April 8, 2026, as Israel dropped over 160 bombs on Beirut in just 10 minutes — turning entire neighborhoods into rubble and killing dozens more civilians — Israeli forces simultaneously fired warning shots at a clearly marked Italian UNIFIL convoy in southern Lebanon, damaging a vehicle. Nobody was killed in the attack on the
(2026-04-10). The Carbon Bureaucracy Nobody Voted For. wattsupwiththat.com By Aiden Buzzetti Most Americans have never heard of the International Organization for Standardization. That is exactly how its architects prefer it. While Washington debates energy policy in public, a…
(2026-04-10). Can a 'community with a shared future' prevail over zero-sum rivalry? scmp.com With the coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump back on schedule for May, the two leaders present two starkly different paths for the world: one defined by a "community with a shared future" and the other driven by unpredictable impulses of rivalry and division. | While Trump postponed the April summit to engage Xi without the distractions of the war he launched on Iran, a swift resolution before their meeting does not seem likely — despite the newly…
(2026-04-10). TotalEnergies says Saudi refinery offline after strikes. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Jacobin and the DSA sow complacency to demobilize opposition to war against Iran. wsws.org The house organ of the Democratic Socialists of America seeks to conceal the depth of the political crisis precipitated by the war and Trump's threats of genocide against Iran.
(2026-04-10). How Chinese EVs Power Southeast Asia's Sustainable Future. unitedworldint.com Chinese electric vehicles are not merely cars, they are tools of collective advancement. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is at a juncture as the global decarbonization race is gaining momentum. It possesses an increasing, rapidly urbanizing population, burgeoning energy needs, and exposure to climate change impacts. In its journey towards developing a greener future, …
(2026-04-10). Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law. sanews.gov.za Public urged to shape new whistleblower protection law | Government has called on South Africans to help shape a sweeping new law aimed at protecting whistleblowers. | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamaloko Kubayi, on Thursday unveiled the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill in Pretoria, describing it as a "critical intervention" to safeguard individuals who come forward with information on wrongdoing. | But while the Bill introduces far-reaching reforms, Kubayi stressed that it is still a proposal — and its final strength will depend on public input before the 14 May 2026 deadline.
(2026-04-10). top court orders police to allow Tel Aviv protests despite IDF gathering limit. haaretz.com The ruling, which followed a hearing on petitions to lift wartime restrictions, sets minimum attendance of 150 protestors in Haifa and 1,000 in Tel Aviv, overriding the IDF's Home Front Command caps ahead of Saturday evening anti-gov't rallies…
(2026-04-10). Sources: Shin Bet chief does not view Jewish attacks on Palestinians as terror. haaretz.com According to security officials, David Zini has deprioritized the Shin Bet division responsible for tackling right-wing extremism – and even refers to such as incidents as 'cases of friction' between Israeli settlers and Palestinians…
(2026-04-10). Title deeds bring jubilation to Limpopo community. sanews.gov.za Title deeds bring jubilation to Limpopo community | Today is a day of jubilation for the community of Sebilong, situated just outside Thabazimbi, in Limpopo, as they received their title deeds from Deputy President Paul Mashatile. ⚪ All roads led to Thabazimbi on Friday as the community gathered to witness the title deeds handover ceremony. This landmark ceremony represents a significant milestone in advancing land reform efforts aimed at redressing the injustices of historical land dispossession and restoring land rights to rightful beneficiaries. ⚪ The Sebilong community successfully lodged their land claim…
(2026-04-10). Why this union paramedic treats an epidemic of inequality. nationofchange.org Union members harness the power of collective action to move all ahead. We lift each other up and draw strength from one another.
(2026-04-10). How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Electricity rates are high and expected to keep rising. PECO just asked state regulators to increase rates by 12.5%. A recent settlement by PPL Electric would increase rates by almost 5% this summer if approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
(2026-04-10). DNC Shoots Down Resolutions Calling Out AIPAC and Limiting Arms to Israel. progressivehub.net MATT SLEDGE | THE INTERCEPT…
(2026-04-10). It's Time to Slash US Military Spending by Half. counterpunch.org 
Imagine in Iran that instead of spending their wealth — billions of dollars supporting terrorists or weapons, [they] had spent that money helping the people of Iran. You'd have a much different country. —Secretary of State Marco Rubio It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things. .
(2026-04-10). 14 Government Reforms the Media Has Largely Ignored Over Recent Weeks. bylinetimes.com You will be forgiven for missing a raft of new significant developments over the past few weeks that do not concern the actions of Donald Trump. | Nonetheless, from climate action to new laws being proposed, the UK's Labour Government has been busy with some pretty major reforms, as well as some smaller initiatives that could significantly affect people's lives. | Most of these have been buried well away from the newspaper front pages. | So here's a collection of some recent news from Westminster and Whitehall you may have not seen, as part of an occasional series looking at what the Government is really getti…
(2026-04-10). OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home targeted in Molotov cocktail attack. aljazeera.com Police said the suspect targeted Altman's San Francisco residence before dawn and fled the scene on foot.
(2026-04-10). Title deeds restores dignity and land ownership to verified beneficiaries. sanews.gov.za Title deeds restores dignity and land ownership to verified beneficiaries | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says today's handover of title deeds to the Sebilong community, situated near Thabazimbi in Limpopo, restores ownership and secure tenure to 1‚ÄØ071 verified beneficiaries from the 89 originally dispossessed households. | "The claim was settled through a combination of land restoration and financial compensation, and a Communal Property Association was established as the legal entity to hold and administer the restored land," Mashatile said. | Speaking at an event to hand over title deeds…
(2026-04-10). Hamas delegation to hold Cairo talks with Board of Peace envoy. newarab.com 
(2026-04-10). Indonesia urges 'thorough' probe on Lebanon peacekeeper deaths. newarab.com 
In the joint statement, the countries urged the
(2026-04-10). To Prevent the Extinction of Canada Lynx, the Forest Service Must Stop Clearcutting Lynx Habitat. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Canada lynx as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 1999. Federal designation of "Lynx Critical Habitat" was intended to not only recover lynx but also recover the ecosystems upon which lynx depend for survival. Canada lynx are comparable to the bobcat in size and particularly distinguished by
(2026-04-10). Troy on NY Health Sunday April 12. mediasanctuary.org Troy Indivisible is sponsoring a forum on Sunday April 12, on the NY Health Act from 2 to 4 PM at the Art Center of the Capital District, 265 River St. Troy. This legislation would provide single payer comprehensive healthcare to New York residents. Like Medicare, but better, the Act includes coverage for dental, vision, mental health, hearing, gender affirming care and long-term care. Prof. Ashley Fox on Health Policy at the Rockefeller College at U ALbany talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-10). Muslims hold first Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after reopening. aljazeera.com Thousands of Muslims performed Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque after it reopened following a 40-day closure by Israel.
(2026-04-10). Why Don't Chinese Students Integrate More? fairobserver.com Today, if you open up Reddit and happen to be interested in higher education and international students, you will almost certainly come across the typical question: Why don't Chinese students integrate more? When you start browsing the answers, many attribute this to language barriers, as Chinese students have few opportunities to speak English when they…
(2026-04-10). Far-right Alberta premier announces anti-immigrant referendum. wsws.org Evoking the fascist anti-immigrant demagogy of the Trump administration, far-right Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a provincial referendum for next fall with the aim of whipping up animosity to immigrants and providing "popular" sanction for stripping them of rights.
(2026-04-10). Protección laboral premisa de medidas de Trabajo y Seguridad Social en Cienfuegos ante bloqueo energético. radiohc.cu La protección de todos los sectores de la fuerza laboral es la premisa de medidas que aplica la Dirección Provincial de Trabajo y Seguridad Social en Cienfuegos, centro y sur de Cuba, ante la situación difícil, por el bloqueo a la entrada de combustible impuesto por el gobierno estadounidense. | El teletrabajo y el trabajo a distancia ocupan la atención, donde lo permite la tecnología, mientras priorizan vacaciones acumuladas y el ajuste de horarios garantizando la movilidad de un punto a otro del centro, sin afectaciones del salario, incluyendo la reubicación laboral dentro del organismo. | Jorge Antonio Rodrígu…
(2026-04-10). Cuba denuncia en foro regional impacto del bloqueo estadounidense. radiohc.cu Cuba denunció en un foro regional en México las violaciones al Derecho Internacional Humanitario (DIH) por Estados Unidos y el impacto del bloqueo en las TIC (Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación). | La embajada cubana en la capital mexicana difundió en una nota de prensa que el director de Organismos Internacionales del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores del país antillano, Alejandro González, participó en la consulta regional sobre las TIC y el DIH, convocada por el Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja y México. | El encuentro se realizó en el marco de la Iniciativa Global para impulsar el DIH. | Go…
(2026-04-10). World Cup: 2 Months Out, FIFA and Host Cities Sideline Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators against the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw take part in a protest called "No ICE in my Cup!", in Washington, December 5, 2025. | © Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images | (New York) — World Cup city host committees and FIFA have fallen short on the steps needed to protect players and fans, Human Rights Watch said today, with the tournament two months away.All but one of the host city committees have either failed to present action plans required by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) or produced plans that ignore or fail to adequately address r…
(2026-04-10). Un patólogo en àÅfrica. radiohc.cu 
Desde 1987, en Zimbabwe labora una brigada médica cubanas atendiendo a los habitantes de dos zonas geográficas densamente pobladas: la capital, Harare, y Bulawayo, 90 kilometros al sureste de la primera. | En casi 40 años, en esa nación africana han trabajado 932 colaboradores de la salud de Cuba ocupando diferentes cargos médicos distribuidos en 14 brigadas, quienes han tratado enfermedades infecciosas y las crónicas no trasmisibles, desarrollando labores asistenciales, docentes e investigativas. Uno de ellos es el doctor Emilio Galano Stivens, Especialista de I y II Grado en Anatomía Patológica, Master en Enfer…
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano felicita a su homólogo de la RPDC. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió una felicitación al presidente de Asuntos Estatales de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Kim Jong Un, por su reelección en ese cargo gubernamental. | En mensaje publicado en el sitio web de la Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea, ACNC, el mandatario afirmó: Le transmito las más fraternales felicitaciones en nombre del pueblo cubano y en el mío propio". | El jefe de Estado cubano expuso la voluntad de ampliar los lazos de amistad, cooperación y solidaridad que unen a ambas nac…
(2026-04-10). Trump afirma que el estrecho de Ormuz será abierto. radiohc.cu El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump reiteró este viernes que el estrecho de Ormuz ´se abrirá automáticamente ª, sin detallar cómo se garantizará la reanudación del tránsito de barcos ni a partir de cuándo. | ´Se abrirá automáticamente. […] El estrecho se abrirá. Si nos fuéramos, el estrecho se abriría; de lo contrario, [en Irán] no ganarían dinero. Así que el estrecho se abrirá ª, sostuvo el mandatario al ser preguntado por la prensa sobre el tema. | Aseguró que Washington garantizó que Irán no tuviera ´un arma nuclear ª y aseveró que su país abriría ´el estrech…
(2026-04-10). Is a Super El Nino Coming? wattsupwiththat.com From the Cliff Mass Weather Blog Cliff Mass The media is going wild about the potential for a SUPER El Nino developing this year. An El Niño of potentially unequaled…
(2026-04-10). Real Madrid hand Barcelona huge La Liga title chance after draw with Girona. aljazeera.com Real Madrid draw means Barcelona can move nine points clear at the top of La Liga if they beat Espanyol on Saturday.