(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv area: 5 wounded, medics say; at least 20 impact sites reported. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). America's Israel: The Moral Cost of Complicity. counterpunch.org 
The foisting of a Jewish state in the heart of Palestine was an arrogant imperial decision that has left a trail of carnage in West Asia; most recently, the genocide in Gaza. How much bloodletting will satiate Israel and its American enabler? In his lawless rabid tirade of 1 April, President Donald Trump threatened even
(2026-04-06). 'Torture and Degrading Treatment'. counterpunch.org 
"Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya," UN experts said in a recent statement, in unequivocal terms. Dr. Abu Safiya was "subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment," they said. His health condition is "dire." Many are already familiar with the iconic Palestinian doctor from Gaza. But the deserved and
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). The Collapse of Western Hegemony: The US-Israeli Axis and the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Interview with geopolitical analyst K.J. Noh. by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn The mainstream narrative treats the current escalation in the Middle East as a localized, manageable crisis. It is not. What we are actually watching in real-time is the rapid, structural overextension of the entire Western bloc. To cut through the daily noise and diplomatic theater, …
(2026-04-06). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-06). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). Sri Lankan workers and students discuss the US-Israel war on Iran and how to stop it. wsws.org "If workers come together, they are like a bundle of sticks. If the sticks are separated, they can be broken. What we need to do is tie the rope—unite the working class."
(2026-04-06). Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month. scmp.com Israel has assessed that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media on the weekend. | In an interview with Channel 12, an Israeli air force officer provided the tally of remaining Iranian ballistic missiles in what appeared to be an official break from earlier refusals to disclose estimates of Tehran's arsenal. The estimate of 8,000 to…
(2026-04-06). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-06). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). Viral video: Man takes his pet parrot 'Bebe' scuba diving. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A baby parrot named Bebe has taken the internet by storm after its owner shared a video of it scuba diving in the Bahamas. The video posted on Instagram by "bebebirdparrot" garnered over three million views and 500,000 likes, sparking speculation among social media users about whether the stunt was fake or AI-generated. An Insatgram user wrote, "No one is saying this is ai. This legit has to be ai. It looks so real but makes no sense. The bird would totally be freaking out. This is really scary."Another added, "The literal exact opposite place bro is meant to be."Viral video: Man takes his pet parr…
(2026-04-06). Bolivia focuses on International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Bolivian internet users closely followed the Fifth International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba, which was broadcast on the Ecos Latinos platform and concluded this Sunday with a presentation by activist Betsy Cuti. | Following Saturday's opening session, in which speakers concurred in denouncing the U.S. government's preparations for a direct armed attack against Cuba, Sunday ¥s session featured the participation of intellectuals from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. | Moderated by Dr. José J. Pacheco, Ramón Franquesa addressed the topic "The Attack on Cuba in the Current Geopolitical Situation," and D…
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-06). Smith Shines as Multan Sultans Chase Down Quetta in Style. thinktank.pk Multan Sultans returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets in the 13th match of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. The convincing chase of 167 not only marked a strong comeback after their first loss of the season but also propelled Multan to …
(2026-04-06). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-06). Lesson from the Iran War: Making Enemies Makes Us Poorer. counterpunch.org 
Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost — not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to oppose this pointless war is its impact on
(2026-04-06). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-06). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-06). No weapons surrender: Hamas sends strong warning to Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Obeida, stated in a televised statement that the group would not accept any offers to give up its weapons, characterizing such requests as an effort to undermine Palestinian resistance.Opinion Regarding Negotiations: He warned that further pressure through mediation attempts has significant dangers and emphasized that Hamas would not give up politically what it had not lost militarily. Before proceeding, the organization urged mediators to make sure Israel complies with its commitments under the first phase of the truce.Recent discussions with Egyptian a…
(2026-04-06). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-06). Orban on the brink: could Hungary's election dent China's influence in Europe? scmp.com Major powers are closely watching Hungary's election next week — a vote seen as a referendum on Europe's right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. | Recent polls show self-styled "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban's Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as "Europe's most consequential".
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.
(2026-04-06). Trump's threats to destroy Iran and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org Trump operates completely outside the framework of international law, of democratic conventions and basic legality. His statements and actions are a testament to the total breakdown of American democracy under the pressure of soaring social inequality, endless war and spiraling social, economic and political crisis.
(2026-04-06). UFCW preparing to sell out 3-week strike by JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers should defy the back-to-work order under conditions where nothing has been secured and instead continue the strike under rank-and-file control,…
(2026-04-06). military is following suit with police to curb anti-government protests. haaretz.com Israelis seeking to protest against the government do not expect much from the politicized police National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has created. Defense Minister Israel Katz is determined to make the army go the same way ahead of the upcoming elections…
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-06). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Claim: AI Laws Overlook Environmental Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Southampton Lecturer in Law Louise Du Toit is concerned that even EU regulators seem to be overlooking the AI Environmental Crisis.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: WEEKLY AIAC ANTI-IMPERIALIST MEETING. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2006-04-26). Sindh Rangers arrest four members of street crime gang in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Rangers arrested four suspected members of a street crime gang in Karachi, according to a press release issued by the force's headquarters on April 6. | The statement said the suspects — Saeed ur Rehman, alias Kumandan, Sabir alias Sheena, Ikram alias Akro, and Akash alias Punjabi — were detained during an intelligence-based operation in Gulshan Ghazi, Baldia Town. They are accused of involvement in "multiple incidents of robbery and street crime" in Baldia Town, Gulshan Ghazi, and 24 Market. | According to the Rangers, Saeed ur Rehman, "the head of the Kumandan gang", was responsible for "pr…
(2026-04-06). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). A Pakistani strike killed her son in rehab. Now an Afghan mother demands answers. scmp.com Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month. | The March 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. | A United Nations source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had verified at least 250 killed, with more still missing.
(2026-04-06). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-06). US—Iran War: The Hidden Climate Catastrophe Reshaping the Planet. thinktank.pk The modern geopolitical landscape is increasingly defined by overlapping crises, but few intersections are as underexplored as the relationship between war and climate change. The ongoing US—Iran conflict is widely discussed in terms of security, oil markets, and global power politics. Yet beneath these headlines lies a deeper and more enduring consequence: the war's profound …
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-06). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.org 
As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-06). Net Zero France Capitulates to an Iranian Safe Passage Fee for Gulf Oil. wattsupwiththat.com European Net Zero policies appear to have created a total dependency on imported fossil fuel.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Demonstrating the Reverse Greenhouse Effect in the Laboratory PART2. wattsupwiththat.com Measured gas emissions show increased infrared radiation and localized cooling effects, offering experimental observations relevant to ongoing debates over greenhouse processes.
(2026-04-06). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-06). Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
A $656 million judgment against The decision from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against the
(2026-04-06). This week in history: April 6-12. wsws.org Police attack South Korean autoworkers; Chinese CP strips Deng Xiaoping of posts; Truman fires Douglas MacArther; Failed assassination attempt on Mussolini…
(2026-04-06). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-06). My The Isaiah Scroll was removed from view due to the war, when Israel needs it more than ever. haaretz.com With its poignant passages about beating swords into plowshares, this biblical manuscript is powerfully resonating. A rare exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript at the Israel Museum opened — and closed — within days…
(2026-04-06). Italian channel copyright strikes Nvidia DLSS 5 trailer on YouTube. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – YouTube's controversial copyright system is at it again after an Italian TV channel successfully took down Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase trailer, claiming that the content is DMCA-protected and owned by the channel instead of the GPU manufacturer.Reports state that the copyright claim was issued by Italian private television channel La7, which used footage from the Nvidia trailer. Upon visiting the video posted by Nvidia Geforce on YouTube, users were met with a message that read, "This video is unavailable. It contains material from La7, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds." Italian…
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-06). Is Trump's Iran Strategy Confused or Calculated? thinktank.pk In the evolving US—Iran conflict, one of the most debated dynamics is not only the military escalation but the rapidly changing rhetoric of Donald Trump. Within a matter of days, Trump has alternated between declaring total military dominance, threatening devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and expressing optimism about a diplomatic breakthrough. This constant shift has …
(2026-04-06). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.org 
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes Intersect. juancole.com (
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-06). The US-Israel Culture of Annihilation. counterpunch.org In close coordination with the Israeli regime, Donald Trump has embraced Roosevelt's style of gunboat diplomacy without prior congressional authorization or a declaration of war but with far more violence and destruction. This is a man who came to politics not only undisciplined by the formalities and limitations of the presidential office or the Constitution but with the level of narcissism and egotism of a dangerous sociopath holding massive WMD. This is the lowest point in US political history.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-06). Solidarity with Cuba is not philanthropy, it's the future. radiohc.cu Showing solidarity with Cuba is not a superficial gesture or a sentimental concession in the rhetoric of charity; it is, in its deepest sense, a historical affirmation of the future. It is not an isolated moral act, but a conscious practice that challenges the very structure of social relations against contemporary capitalism.
(2026-04-06). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-06). Why Yiddish is experiencing a grassroots revival in West Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Isy Abraham-Raveson, 33, began learning Yiddish by reading books on insults. | "There's a lot of creativity about how someone should suffer if they've done you wrong," she said, offering some choice words. | "'May you grow like an onion with your head in the ground. May you be like a chandelier and hang by day and burn by night," she said. "There's one that's, like, 'May you become a mouse, and a cat eats you and you taste so bad that it spits you up.'" | Abraham-Raveson is…
(2026-04-06). The Wuhan "lab leak" fraud and the institutionalization of anti-science: An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak. wsws.org In this interview, Daszak responds to the inaugural "Scientific Freedom" lecture held at the National Institutes of Health under the sponsorship of NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, chosen for that position by vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because he opposed any serious public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-04-06). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-06). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 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
(2026-04-06). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). police are weaponizing the law to silence dissent. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-06). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-05). Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz: state media. newarab.com 
"Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers' level in the foreign ministries of the two countries, with the attendance of specialists from both sides, during which the possible opti…
(2026-04-05). Ukraine and Syria pledge security cooperation as Zelensky expands Middle East tour. scmp.com Ukraine and Syria pledged greater security cooperation in talks on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said as Kyiv seeks to promote its military expertise across the region following the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran. | Zelensky, continuing his tour of Middle East countries, ‚Äåmet with his Syrian counterpart, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus. | "We agreed to work together to provide more security and opportunities for development for our societies," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
(2026-04-05). Pope Leo calls for peace, dialogue amid Ukraine, Iran wars in Easter mass. scmp.com Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call on Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. | Leo, the first US-born pope, emphasised Easter's message of hope as a celebration of Jesus' resurrection after being crucified, in both the blessing and his homily.
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-05). Israel's 'war on children' continues in Gaza despite 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has released shocking figures regarding children in Gaza and the West Bank to mark Palestinian Child Day, which fell on Sunday. | It said that at least 21,284 Of those 1,029 were under one, and 5,031 were less than five, "reflecting a tr…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire breach. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). If peaceful Gaza protest is criminal, what's left of UK freedom. newarab.com 
This week, in Westminster Magistrates' Court, two fellow civil society leaders — Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham — were Jamal‚ÄØand Nineham, were convicted for failing to comply with conditions that had been imposed on a peaceful protest and, in Jamal's case, inciti…
(2026-04-05). The US and Israel Are Making Gaza-Style War The New Normal. scheerpost.com Branko Marcetic Jacobin ne of the most appalling aspects of the Gaza genocide — besides its near-unprecedented slaughter of children and other innocents and its near-obliteration from existence of an entire society, unpparalleled in the modern era — is that officials in both the United States and Israel were overtly hoping to make it the new, horrifying …
(2026-04-05). April Fools' Day has come and gone, but Labour seems determined to keep the joke running. thecanary.co 
April Fools' Day has passed. Yet here we are in 2026, with a Labour government that campaigned on hope and renewal, reduced to celebrating a measly £117 energy bill cut like it's the second coming — while warning us things might get worse again in just three months because of the Epstein war on the […] | By
(2026-04-05). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-05). A decision changed Dr. Carlos Tamayo's life forever. radiohc.cu 
The life of Dr. Carlos Tamayo, who emigrated to the United States, is the recurring story of many Cuban healthcare professionals who have defected, and for whom this island is like a mother who always waits for her children, wherever they may be, with all their virtues and flaws. | A member of the Félix Varela Cuban Emigrant Club, this Cuban shares his testimony with Radio Havana Cuba. | For me, defection was a forbidden topic. | In Dr. Carlos Tamayo's case, his defection occurred while he was serving in Venezuela with the Cuban medical brigade. | For one, it's tacitly a betrayal of many things, leaving many thin…
(2026-04-05). Presidente Maduro y su esposa llaman a la reconciliación en Venezuela. radiohc.cu En el marco de la celebración del Domingo de Resurrección, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro dirigió un mensaje a la nación y a los ´pueblos del mundo ª a través de su cuenta oficial en la red social X. | El mandatario, acompañado por su esposa, Cilia Flores, centró su publicación en una profunda reflexión espiritual basada en el pasaje bíblico de la resurrección de Lázaro. | En la primera parte del mensaje, fechado simbólicamente en Nueva York donde tanto el mandatario como su esposa se encuentran secuestrados desde el pasado 3 de enero, Maduro subrayó la conexión…
(2026-04-05). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-05). Trump gives Iran until Tuesday night to open Strait of Hormuz, WSJ reports. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure is Tuesday evening, according to an interview he gave to the Wall Street Journal on Sunday."If they don't do something by Tuesday evening, they won't have any power plants and they won't have any bridges standing," Trump told the Journal.
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran. scmp.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. | "Open the F****n Strait, you crazy b******s, or you'll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!" the president wrote early on Sunday, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). Escalation in the Strait: US and Iran Tensions at Boiling Point. devdiscourse.com Amid rising tensions, US President Donald Trump has heightened threats towards Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Monday. Trump's ultimatum involved threats to target Iran's critical infrastructure if unmet, causing global unrest over trade routes and energy supplies.
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarizing rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond."Open the ____in' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!" the president wrote just after 8: 00 am, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump deadline -US President Donald Trump appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks."Tuesday, 8: 00 P.M. Eastern Time!" he simply said on his Truth Social platform.- UK protest arrests -British police said they arrested seven people at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces.
(2026-04-05). Iran says 'brotherly' Iraq's ships can use Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. | "Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
(2026-04-05). OPEC+ Production Plans Shadowed by Hormuz Closure. devdiscourse.com Eight countries in the OPEC+ oil cartel, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have committed to increasing oil production by 206,000 barrels per day in May amid global market instability. This decision comes despite the significant challenge posed by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing conflict in the region.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump set deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning. al-monitor.com The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is "costly and takes a long time".For the second month in a row, OPEC+ countries ⚪ which include key oil producers Russia and Saudi Arabia, as well as several Gulf countries that have been targets of Iranian airstrikes ⚪ agreed to raise quotas by 206,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May.
(2026-04-05). Why Must India Continue to Maintain Military Control of the Saltoro Ridge? fairobserver.com During the Great Game (the struggle between Britain and Russia for control over parts of Central Asia), British officers extensively mapped trade routes and corridors across Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Iranian Plateau. British author Peter Hopkirk's works, such as The Great Game and Trespassers on the Roof of the World, describe the adventures of…
(2026-04-05). A brief history of the Israeli nuclear program, the open secret at the heart of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's nuclear weapons program was secretly developed with financial and diplomatic support from the West. Its nuclear arsenal, estimated at over 90 warheads, remains a leading driver of conflict across the region.
(2026-04-05). Chris Hedges Report: Will There Be A Ground Invasion Of Iran? popularresistance.org More than one month into the American-Israeli war on Iran, the US military has expended a significant amount of its arsenal and many billions of dollars without making any progress in meeting its illusory and often-changing objectives. As the White House and Pentagon, and the markets, panic, the United States has begun deploying troops and resources to the region in preparation for a possible ground assault. This raises significant questions about what type of campaign the US is capable of waging and whether, as analysts are saying, fighting the Iranian military on its own terrain would be a bloodbath for US troo…
(2026-04-05). Sky slammed for saying downed pilot adds 'human element' to Iran war. thecanary.co 
If you've followed the US and Israel's war on Iran, you know that many human beings have died as a result of this latest act of imperial barbarism. If you're an employee at Sky News, however, you may not have realised there was a 'human element' until a US pilot was shot out of the […] | By
(2026-04-05). Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities. newarab.com 
Israeli military commanders have been been The channel obtained a recording of a tense conversation held last Tuesday between the head of the Israeli army's Northern Command, Rafi Mi…
(2026-04-05). UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes. scmp.com Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. | Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February.
(2026-04-05). Martin Act to the rescue: Insider trading on Trump reversals in the legal crosshairs. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Currently unknown investors netted tens of millions of dollars in profit | by placing huge in the oil futures markets just 15 minutes before President Donald | Trump announced he was extending the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy | infrastructure by five days to allow for then turned into an additional 10 days—which meant little since U.S. and | Israeli bombing sim…
(2026-04-05). Why main airport remains closed while Gulf flights continue. haaretz.com More than 80 percent of Iran's missiles and drones are aimed at Gulf states, yet flights from Doha and Dubai to Paris and New York remain widely available. In Israel, Iran has succeeded where Hamas and Hezbollah failed after October 7: closing the country's main gateway to the world…
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For The Million People Displaced By War In Lebanon. scheerpost.com Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel's escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. Mehk Chakraborty for Waging Nonviolence Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel …
(2026-04-05). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-05). Diaspora Jews, if you care about Israel — fight Jewish terrorism. haaretz.com Jewish terrorism functions as part of the Netanyahu government's toolkit, and since the outbreak of war with Iran, violent settlers have dramatically escalated their attacks on Palestinians. If you love Israel — hold it accountable, now…
(2026-04-05). Global South nations are insulating themselves from the heat of US actions. scmp.com The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and ensuing conflagration offer a window into how the US-led order works. For all its contributions, it functions like an air conditioner — cooling the American centre by pumping hot air into the periphery. Aggressive interest rate hikes export inflation to emerging markets. Proxy wars outsource geopolitical risk to distant theatres. The United States stays cool while the Global South absorbs the brunt of the heat. | But the vents are closing: developing nations are…
(2026-04-05). Iran Is Winning The War With The United States. popularresistance.org More than a month has passed since the United States and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28. | It is now clear that Iran is winning this war. | The Donald Trump administration has failed to carry out regime change or state collapse. The Iranian government has proven to be resilient. | Tehran has used asymmetric tactics to defend itself, targeting the weak points of the US empire and exacting a heavy price on its military, economy, and allies. | In fact, Iran has successfully destroyed the US military bases in West Asia, forcing many American troops out of the region. The Pentagon is p…
(2026-04-05). UW Removes Middle East Center Director After Criticizing War. truthout.org The University of Washington has removed a professor from his role as director of its Middle East Center after he criticized the illegal U.S.-Israeli war of choice on Iran and condemned Zionism, the settler-colonial movement for Jewish hegemony in Palestine. Aria Fani, who will remain an associate professor at UW's Jackson School of International Studies, told The Seattle Times on Friday that… |
(2026-04-05). Trump reitera que desatará el "infierno" , Irán derriba más aviones y golpea infraestructura de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu Tras no lograr que sus aliados entraran en la guerra y formaran una "coalición" para "abrir" el estrecho de Ormuz, Trump reiteró este domingo la amenaza de desatar el "infierno" contra Irán desde el lunes si se mantiene cerrada la estratégica vía marítima, mientras Teherán mantenía sus oleadas de represalia contra Israel y activos militares de EE.UU. en Medio Oriente.
(2026-04-05). The Leadership Team from Hell on a Hell of a Planet. tomdispatch.com On March 13th, buried in the New York Times's coverage of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict was a headline that would have been easy to miss amid the din of war coverage: "As El Niño Simmers, Scientists Warn of Weather Extremes Starting in Late Summer." Many readers may not even have noticed it, but that article noted that scientists at the Climate Prediction Center, a part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, had raised their estimate for an El Niño event this summer from 60% to about 80%. Admittedly, in this strange world of ours, that hardly seemed like an earth-shattering revelation. But if you…
(2026-04-05). Western media accuses Iran of 'escalation,' taking 'hostages' for potentially capturing POW bombing their country. therealnews.com 
The term "hostage" is broadly understood to be the illegitimate capture of a civilian in order to extract concessions from a government or military actor. A "prisoner of war" is broadly understood to be a combatant captured by an adversary in the course of a battle. The former conveys innocence on the part of the captured and illegitimacy, terrorism and criminality on the part of the capturer. The latter conveys a lawful and reasonable response to being attacked by another military actor. Thus, how and why our media is framing Iran's response to the unprovoked attack by the US is of tremendous importance: any…
(2026-04-05). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. truthout.org The first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the February 28 bombing of Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, President Trump claimed that the attack "was done by Iran." In spreading this blatant misinformation, Trump was not in fact… |
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'We got him!' hides the terrifying reality of near-failed CSAR mission deep in Iran. hindustantimes.com Deep inside Iran, the U.S. military pulled off one of its most daring rescue missions in recent history — a 48‚Äëhour race to recover a downed airman before Iranian forces could capture him. After an F‚Äë15E Strike Eagle was shot down during ongoing war operations, both crew members ejected, but only the pilot was quickly recovered, leaving a missing weapons systems officer stranded behind enemy lines. What followed was a massive, high‚Äërisk operation: hundreds of special operations troops, dozens of warplanes and helicopters, and advanced cyber and space ass…
(2026-04-05). Beyond the Code: Reclaiming Human Agency in an AI-First World. fairobserver.com Artificial intelligence has come of age, moving from a domain of technological novelty to a defining force reshaping global economic, social and industrial systems. Moreover, its ability to process vast amounts of data, streamline processes and provide insights on a scale unimaginable a decade ago has made it imperative for the overall functioning of governments,…
(2026-04-05). Another Reform candidate has praised Enoch Powell. thecanary.co 
On 4 April, we reported that a Reform UK candidate was exposed for posting positively about Enoch Powell. That candidate was Brett Muscroft, and we've since learned he isn't the only Powell fanboy that Reform are set to run in the upcoming local elections: Next we have Arnold Tabor, candidate for South Elmsall and South […] | By
(2026-04-05). What's the Importance of the Newly Revived Russia-US Interparliamentary Dialogue? globalresearch.ca Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna hosted a delegation of Russian lawmakers who visited DC after the sanctions upon them were temporarily lifted.
(2026-04-05). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-05). DRC: Urban trees are natural CO‚ÇÇ stores that merit closer attention. globalvoices.org 
A new study shows that 1,759 tons of aboveground biomass is stored by Bunia's urban treesGlobal VoicesOverview of Bunia. Screenshot from the video "By early 2026, the city of Bunia will have a modern airport built in international standards" from the This article was first published on March 8, 2026, on
(2026-04-05). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-05). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-05). Iran's internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record. newarab.com 
The internet blackout that Iran has been experiencing since the outbreak of the In a post on X, the internet monitoring group said Iran had surpassed all comparable incidents after entering its 37th consecutive day with significantly reduced connectivity — equivalent to more than 864 hours of disruption. | NetBlocks noted that while conflicts have previously impacted internet access in other regions, none have m…
(2026-04-05). How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – The rescue had unfolded with near‚Äëperfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‚Äëfoot ridge and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.Then everything stopped.
(2026-04-05). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-05). Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin completes unloading in Matanzas. radiohc.cu The Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin departed Saturday morning from Matanzas Bay, after completing the transfer of 100,000 tons of crude oil delivered by the Russian Federation as a gesture of solidarity, the Cuba-Petroleum Union (Cupet) reported on its Facebook page. | The operations were carried out automatically and without incident at the deep-water dock of the Matanzas supertanker base, a facility with the capacity to receive vessels of up to 180,000 tons displacement. | Port authorities at Cupet confirmed that coastal shipping operations continue to transport the fuel to national refineries, where the Ur…
(2026-04-05). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. scheerpost.com Wealth tax proposals from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show a growing appetite to rein in the rich. Chuck Collins for Inequality.org How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, …
(2026-04-05). Sunday Taquitos Donald Trump's Egg Hunt. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-04-05). Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south. al-monitor.com Lebanese Christians marked Easter Sunday by turning their prayers to the south, where villages remain trapped by fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.This year's celebrations were dedicated to "people in the south," said Jenny Yazbek al‚ÄëJamal, as she left mass at a church in Beirut's northern suburb of Jdeideh.With family living in the region, the 55-year-old said she feels like "one of them". It is not only Christian villages suffering in this war added al-Jamal, who leads the parish choir.
(2026-04-05). Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary. scmp.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday appeared to suggest Ukraine was involved in planning an act of sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on a gas pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to the two countries. | Earlier on Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said explosives "of devastating force" were found on the Balkan Stream pipeline near the village of Velebit on the Hungarian border.
(2026-04-05). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-05). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-05). Nikola Vasilj Shines as St. Pauli Struggles against Relegation. devdiscourse.com Nikola Vasilj showcased exceptional goalkeeping skills in St. Pauli's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Sunday.
(2026-04-05). Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems? grist.org 
As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Missouri, Joe Lau said he's noticing more extreme weather these days. | Warmer seasons throughout the year. Quarter-inch predictions of rain stamped out by storms that bring 3 inches. Increased pressure from pests on his corn. He's also noticed that spring is coming earlier. | The USA National Phenology Network "I have allergies bad,"
(2026-04-05). US commandos probed deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media. geo.tv 
Members of the Special Operations Team of the Cypriot National Guard and US Navy Seals participate in a joint military training. — Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours…
(2026-04-05). An Easter Sunday essay recognizing the intervention of Satan in our times. gilbertdoctorow.com The personality defects of Donald J. Trump have been the subject of amateur psychology in mass media since his first presidential electoral campaign in 2016. The trait that has been most discussed was and is narcissism. Google's AI Search has the following to say about this issue: Quote Numerous mental health professionals and critics have …
(2026-04-05). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. globalresearch.ca It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. | On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the The death …
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy's Middle East Diplomacy: Strengthening Security and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday to discuss enhancing security, as part of Kyiv's initiative to share its military know-how in the Middle East following the Iran conflict.
(2026-04-05). US commandos 'went deep' into Iran to rescue downed airman. newarab.com 
American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after Tehran said this week it had shot down an
(2026-04-05). Tree tragedy and 'polonium' scare mar Easter egg hunts in Germany. scmp.com Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed on Sunday when high winds toppled a tree in northern Germany during an Easter egg hunt, police said. | Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event in woods near the town of Satrupholm at around 11am when a 30-metre tree fell on the group, police said in a statement.
(2026-04-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-05). NGOs warn Iran war is hindering relief from reaching millions. newarab.com 
Aid groups are warning that Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating K…
(2026-04-05). Wilder edges retiring Chisora in chaotic heavyweight boxing fight. aljazeera.com Former WBC champion comes out on top in the closely contested fight against his British opponent in London.
(2026-04-05). Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As winter transitions into spring, longer days of sunshine and warmer weather can improve one's mood after a cold winter keeps us inside. However, for some individuals in Philadelphia, this change doesn't happen right away. | Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, typically appearing during fall and winter, when daylight hours decrease. Unlike other types of depression, SAD follows a predictable pattern. | "It has an annual r…
(2026-04-05). The EU's shift to ICE-style deportations threatens human rights. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics At St. John's University In New York. popularresistance.org Sixty-two years ago, St. John's University (SJU) in New York City became the site of the first major faculty strike in U.S. history — a year-long conflict that followed the firing of 33 teachers, including three priests, without due process. Now, the struggle over labor conditions has forced the faculty to once again mobilize, a move precipitated by the current college administration's abrupt announcement that it will no longer recognize two faculty unions or continue negotiations to hash out a new contract. | St. John's president, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, and Provost and Senior Vice President Simon Geir Mà&p…
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia. scmp.com Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday. | Trade with Central Asian countries to Afghanistan's north came to about US$2.7 billion in 2025, itself a significant increase over previous years, Muttaqi said.
(2026-04-05). Mexican journalist Manuel Varese: "Solidarity among peoples will never cease to exist" radiohc.cu Manuel Varese was born in Oaxaca, Mexico. A journalist, political analyst, poet, and doctoral candidate in Latin American studies at UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico), he carries Cuba in his blood, in his memory, and in his activism. | His connection to the island began with a family story. His younger brother, Martín, was born prematurely. In Mexico, doctors couldn't diagnose why he cried incessantly. Someone suggested taking him to Cuba. There, a doctor examined him, touched his ear, and declared: he has a middle ear infection. They gave him treatment. The next day he stopped crying. "My dad held…
(2026-04-05). Former Israeli chief rabbi says God will Supreme Court justices for ruling on the Sabbath. haaretz.com In a Saturday evening sermon, Former Sephardi chief rabbi Yitzhak Yosef said God would 'destroy' the judges for desecrating Shabbat, later clarifying that he was not calling for a hit on them. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid called for a police investigation of Yosef's 'wild incitement'…
(2026-04-05). US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media. al-monitor.com American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered "safe and sound."Tehran said this week it had shot down an F-15 warplane, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Washington has not confirmed the details of how the fighter went down.
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, Israel announces 'security buffer'. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement. | Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in Beirut killed four people and injured ‚Äå39 others, the ministry added. | The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under deal. scmp.com The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration's third-country programme, its government said on Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive migrants being deported from the United States. | The deportees will start arriving in DR Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees expected.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made his first visit to Syria to hold a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, two Syrian sources told Reuters on Sunday.The talks were linked to defence in light of the regional war, one of the sources, a government adviser, said. (Reporting by Timour Azhari; Editing by Hugh Lawson)…
(2026-04-05). The Algerian civil registry during the colonial period. unitedworldint.com A policy to humiliate the Algerian people By Sahifa Sharif, archeologist In Algeria, many families still suffer from the aftereffects of French colonization. France once imposed a patronymic system to accurately recognize the number of Algerians. Following this new system, several transcription errors occurred, as well as the creation of fanciful family names, difficult to …
(2026-04-05). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Trump and the Pentagon Will Collapse America Into Darkness. Pete Hegseth is a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" globalresearch.ca There are varying reports regarding the number of generals and admirals Hegseth has fired, with numbers ranging between now 23 to 34.
(2026-04-05). Hamas armed wing says disarmament calls are unacceptable. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-05). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-05). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-05). Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week. aljazeera.com Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem's Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.
(2026-04-05). Harlem, The Black Panthers, And The Return Of 'Power To The People'. popularresistance.org The echoes of 1960s Harlem—free breakfasts, Black Panther patrols, school protests and strikes—returned as I watched modern Black Panthers confront ICE outside Philadelphia City Hall. A late-January 2026 documentary from Radio-Canada followed their patrols and confrontations with officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report brought back memories of the movement's heyday in the 1960s, when I was an honorary member. | The history of the Black Panthers is deeply tied to protests for civil and political rights, particularly for Black Americans, but also for other marginalized c…
(2026-04-05). UCLA reports expose explosive growth of student homelessness in Los Angeles County. wsws.org Surging youth homelessness reveals deepening inequality as Democrats impose austerity, slash education budgets and conceal the true scale of crisis.
(2026-04-05). Trump says US will target infrastructure on Tuesday. al-monitor.com By Bo EricksonWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said in a Truth Social post that "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran." (Reporting by Bo Erickson; editing by Susan Heavey)…
(2026-04-05). The Securitization of Everything. moderndiplomacy.eu The Vocabulary Shift That Changed the Rules Something happened to the word "security" over the past decade, and the consequences are still playing out. It used to have a reasonably clear meaning. Security was about borders, armies, intelligence agencies, and the physical protection of states and citizens — a domain with defined edges. Trade policy …
(2026-04-05). Eight Israelis held after assault on West Bank village of Qusra. newarab.com 
Israeli police said on Sunday eight suspects were arrested after an overnight attack "Last night, forces… were called to the village of Qusra in Samaria following a report of an assault and arson of property by Israeli civilians," a police statement said, using a Biblical term for the northern West Bank. | "During searches, eight suspects were arrested by the forces on suspicion of being in a closed military zone and of involvement in the incident, a…
(2026-04-05). Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on 29 March in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war. | Two other blue helmets, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, died a day later when an explosion struck a logistics convoy of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). Major sponsors drop out of London festival headlined by Kanye West. scmp.com Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts. | The disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star – now known as Ye – is due to play three nights at the Wireless Festival in London in July as part of a European comeback tour.
(2026-04-05). 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A second US pilot who was shot down over Iran has been rescued and is now safely out of the country, a senior official said. This rescue mission was one of the most difficult operations | 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran…
(2026-04-05). Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israeli justice minister pushes security cabinet to order police to defy court on protest size during wartime. haaretz.com Yariv Levin: The High Court of Justice 'completely contradicted the Home Front Command's professional position.' Court had ordered police to allow at least 600 at Tel Aviv's Habima Square and at least 150 at three other locations…
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division. newarab.com 
He also addressed the issue of possible sectarian and social tension as a result of the massive refugee crisis caused by Isr…
(2026-04-05). Sunday Sports Update: Injuries Mark MLB Lineup Changes. devdiscourse.com In a busy Sunday sports schedule, numerous MLB teams adjusted their rosters in response to injuries, with significant moves made by the Dodgers and Cubs. Notably, Mookie Betts and Cade Horton have been placed on the injured list, impacting team lineups.
(2026-04-05). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-05). Suggested Cabinet submission for 2026-27 migration and humanitarian program. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). 'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. scheerpost.com On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts …
(2026-04-05). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-05). Diesel too dear? Give the vintage tractor a run. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). 'We got him': Trump confirms rescue of airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-04-05). Jerusalem demolishes homes for construction violations — if Palestinian. haaretz.com In several cases the municipality has halted enforcement proceedings when the building was transferred to the ownership of Israeli settlers, a Haaretz investigation reveals…
(2026-04-05). Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks. newarab.com 
"Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks…
(2026-04-05). Artemis II: Venturing Beyond the Moon. devdiscourse.com The Artemis II crew embarks on a monumental mission aimed at eclipsing lunar exploration records. This journey, the first since 1972, takes three Americans and one Canadian astronaut past Apollo 13's maximum range from Earth, making them humanity's most distant travelers.
(2026-04-05). Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil. newarab.com 
Now the AFCON trophy is something of a thorn in the two countries' sides. | On Rue Mohamed V, the street where Moroccan vendors are based in the Senegalese capital, a police van is parked. | "The police have been on high ale…
(2026-04-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-05). ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics. truthout.org When Border Patrol agents who took part in Operation Midway Blitz left Chicagoland last November, then-Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted "we aren't leaving Chicago." The same day, reporters with the Sun-Times warned a government source told them that federal immigration agents may return in strength come spring. But as McLaughlin said, they never really left. |
(2026-04-05). Lebanon: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Easter Sunday. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the v…
(2026-04-05). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-05). LEVER WEEKLY: The Philosopher's Stonewalling. levernews.com 
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(2026-04-05). Miliband Expected to Block North Sea Oil Drilling. wattsupwiththat.com The Energy Secretary is understood to be resisting the development of Rosebank, the UK's largest untapped oil field, estimated to contain up to 300 million barrels of oil.
(2026-04-05). Trump's Bizarre Iran Speech Horrified the World. juancole.com By Jeb Lund | Truthdig Contributor | — | Trump's April 1 Iran speech may mark the moment Trump became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. | (
(2026-04-05). Back-To-Back Victories For Amazon Workers. popularresistance.org New York—In a one-two punch that sent shockwaves through C-Suites, Amazon's embattled workers—many suffering from abominably low pay and facing a company threat to replace 600,000 warehouse workers with robots—won two major victories in their long war to organize the e-commerce monopoly. | First, on March 31, a National Labor Relations Board mediator convinced the firm to not retaliate against any of them, nationwide, who exercise their right to strike. That win cheered the Amazon Labor Union, originally independent but now affiliated with the Teamsters, who announced the victory.
(2026-04-05). Mexico: Another manifestation of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The FARO Cosmos Cultural Center in Mexico City hosted the Second Cultural Day of Solidarity with Cuba, amidst the intensification of the US blockade that continues to impact the Caribbean nation. | During the event, organized by the Mexico City Cultural Outreach Department with the support of the Cuban Embassy, more than 40 boxes of dialysis catheters were donated to patients on the largest island in the Antilles. | The event, held this Saturday, also included activities such as the screening of a documentary about the historical ties between the two countries and a perfo…
(2026-04-05). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-05). 'Kansas Was Going To Be The First Domino That Fell': Red States Are Making Lists Of Trans People As Surveillance Ramps Up. scheerpost.com States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents Nick Fulton for Prism Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states are creating lists of trans people, moves that advocates say would make it nearly impossible to exist in a trans …
(2026-04-05). Cuba reaffirms commitment to developing relations with Finland. radiohc.cu The Cuban government on Sunday expressed its interest in expanding bilateral ties with Finland. | Through its profile on X, the Cuban Foreign Ministry reaffirmed "the commitment to developing relations between our countries." | The statement comes on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Finland | Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. | Its cap…
(2026-04-05). Poll puts Green Party in joint first with Reform. thecanary.co 
The local elections are fast approaching, and it's the Green Party which seems to have all the momentum. A fresh example of this is a poll which has put the Greens level with Reform UK in first place: Remarkable poll this evening from Lord Ashcroft. The Greens in joint 1st place. We are replacing Labour […] | By
(2026-04-05). another Israelis, Palestinians team up to protest death penalty. haaretz.com Rare West Bank protest brings together activists from both sides who warn Israel is 'moving in the opposite direction' of a solution…
(2026-04-05). Breaking the Fifth-Game Curse: Mexico's World Cup Hopes on Home Soil. devdiscourse.com Former Mexican international soccer player Leonardo Cuellar is optimistic about Mexico's prospects in the upcoming World Cup, which will be held on home soil for the third time. Cuellar believes that this could be the year Mexico breaks through its long-standing challenge of advancing past the tournament's round of 16, a hurdle known as the 'fifth-game curse.'
(2026-04-05). México, una muestra más de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El FARO Cosmos de la Ciudad de México acogió la II Jornada Cultural de Solidaridad con Cuba, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos que continúa impactando a la nación caribeña. | Durante el evento, organizado por la Dirección de Vinculación Cultural de la capital mexicana, con el apoyo de la Embajada cubana, tuvo lugar la donación de más de 40 cajas de sondas para diálisis destinadas a pacientes en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La cita, celebrada este sábado, también incluyó actividades como la proyección de un documental sobre los lazos históricos entre ambos países y la present…
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). Cuba lamenta fallecimiento del destacado actor Jorge Losada. radiohc.cu El Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas (CNAE) confirmó el fallecimiento este domingo del destacado actor Jorge Losada, figura que contribuyó a enaltecer la cultura de la nación desde una obra consagrada a la escena. | En su mensaje, la entidad lamentó el deceso de Losada, al que consideró un referente para varias generaciones de artistas y públicos, gracias a su versatilidad y entrega. | Con su muerte, el país despide a una "figura imprescindible de la escena cubana", cuya carrera comenzó en la radio como declamador, en la década de 1950, y "se extendió con éxito al teatro, la televisión y el cine ª. | S…
(2026-04-05). México, una muestra más de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El FARO Cosmos de la Ciudad de México acogió la II Jornada Cultural de Solidaridad con Cuba, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos que continúa impactando a la nación caribeña. | Durante el evento, organizado por la Dirección de Vinculación Cultural de la capital mexicana, con el apoyo de la Embajada cubana, tuvo lugar la donación de más de 40 cajas de sondas para diálisis destinadas a pacientes en la mayor isla de las Antillas. | La cita, celebrada este sábado, también incluyó actividades como la proyección de un documental sobre los lazos históricos entre ambos países y la present…
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). Cubanos por ratificar clasificación al tenis de mesa para Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Los equipos cubanos de tenis de mesa, que desde mañana lunes enfrentarán varios torneos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, tienen como primer objetivo confirmar los cupos que ya poseen por ranking. | Pese a la privilegiada situación, las formaciones de la mayor isla de las Antillas deberán tener presencia en el torneo clasificatorio a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, previstos del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | Ese será el primer momento a vivir ahora en el Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa del Parque del Este, donde son esperados más de 200 competidores para intervenir, también, en el…
(2026-04-05). Cita de la enseñanza del ballet concluyó en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El XXXI Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet celebró este sábado su gala de clausura en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana, luego de varias jornadas de actividades. | Como cada año, el evento constituyó una plataforma para talentos en formación, maestros y profesionales de varias naciones, quienes arribaron a la cita para confraternizar e intercambiar experiencias. | El programa incluyó conferencias especializadas, talleres y clases magistrales, entre otras acciones. | Organizada por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet 'Fernando Alonso', la cita propició el aprendizaje en…
(2026-04-05). Cita de la enseñanza del ballet concluyó en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El XXXI Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet celebró este sábado su gala de clausura en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana, luego de varias jornadas de actividades. | Como cada año, el evento constituyó una plataforma para talentos en formación, maestros y profesionales de varias naciones, quienes arribaron a la cita para confraternizar e intercambiar experiencias. | El programa incluyó conferencias especializadas, talleres y clases magistrales, entre otras acciones. | Organizada por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet 'Fernando Alonso', la cita propició el aprendizaje en…
(2026-04-05). Sigue en Europa la caza de brujas contra movimiento de apoyo a Palestina. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de Europalestina, Olivia Zemor, fue condenada por un tribunal de París a dos años de cárcel. Los pretextos de esta persecución política son propios de la caza de brujas, denunciaron activistas. Se trata de criminalizar una lucha política. Los países europeos intentan silenciar a los movimientos de apoyo a Palestina.
(2026-04-05). Artemis II entra a esfera de influencia de la Luna, sin dejar de mirar a la Tierra. cubadebate.cu La nave espacial Orion de la misión Artemis II ha entrado este domingo en la esfera de influencia de la Luna, el punto en que la gravedad del satélite natural comienza a ser más fuerte que la de la Tierra, mientras los cuatro astronautas se preparan para el día clave del viaje, este lunes, cuando verán el lado lunar más oculto.
(2026-04-05). ONU: Relatora alerta sobre retroceso democrático en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La relatora de Naciones Unidas para la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gian Romero, expresó su preocupación por lo que calificó como un retroceso democrático en Ecuador, marcado por persecuciones políticas y denuncias de desapariciones forzadas contra líderes sociales. | A través de publicaciones en su perfil de X, Romero señaló que existe un "deterioro cívico" en ese país, y cuestionó las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno de Daniel Noboa, en particular las dirigidas contra organizaciones no gubernamentales críticas de la situación política y social. | Un ejemplo de mecanismo represivo hacia las organizaciones…
(2026-04-05). Lamentan fallecimiento del reconocido actor Jorge Losada Moreno. cubadebate.cu El reconocido actor Jorge Losada Moreno falleció en horas de la madrugada de este domingo. Figura imprescindible de la escena cubana, protagonizó más de 60 obras en el teatro. Su trabajo se extendió al cine y a espacios televisivos de amplia repercusión, y fue subdirector del Estudio Lírico de La Habana junto a la soprano Alina Sánchez.
(2026-04-05). Cubanos por ratificar clasificación al tenis de mesa para Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Los equipos cubanos de tenis de mesa, que desde mañana lunes enfrentarán varios torneos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, tienen como primer objetivo confirmar los cupos que ya poseen por ranking. | Pese a la privilegiada situación, las formaciones de la mayor isla de las Antillas deberán tener presencia en el torneo clasificatorio a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, previstos del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | Ese será el primer momento a vivir ahora en el Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa del Parque del Este, donde son esperados más de 200 competidores para intervenir, también, en el…
(2026-04-05). Cuba mourns the passing of renowned actor Jorge Losada Moreno. radiohc.cu Renowned actor Jorge Losada Moreno passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to an official statement from the National Council of Performing Arts (CNAE). | An essential figure in the Cuban stage, his career began in radio as a declaimer in the 1950s and successfully extended to theater, television, and film; his versatility and dedication made him a role model for several generations of artists and audiences, the source added. | He starred in more than 60 plays, including *La verdad sospechosa*, *Las preciosas ridículas*, and *Llévame a la pelota*. He distinguished himself during his time at th…
(2026-04-05). Singapore: Drop Charges against Human Rights Defender. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Human rights activist Jolovan Wham arrives at the State Court in Singapore, February 21, 2019. | © 2019 REUTERS/Edgar Su | (London) — The Singaporean government should immediately drop all charges against a human rights activist, Jolovan Wham, for organizing and participating in peaceful gatherings, Human Rights Watch, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Amnesty International, and CIVICUS said today.Wham is scheduled to stand trial at Singapore's State Court on April 6, 2026, facing three charges under the Public Order Act for his alleged participation…