(2025-04-03). Inside The Resurgence Of Jewish-Led Palestine Solidarity. popularresistance.org Over the last year and a half, the movement for Palestinian liberation has become one of the largest American social movements of the decade. Not only that, there has also been an incredible resurgence of the Jewish left, as Jewish Palestine solidarity organizations, such as IfNotNow and Jewish Voice for Peace, organize a growing contingent of young Jews for an end to the genocide in Gaza. As Israel violates its ceasefire agreement and commences an aggressive bargaining campaign, one that killed 400 people in the first night, this movement is only going to grow as the world collectively reckons with the destructi…
(2025-04-03). Dr. Noor Abdalla, Mahmoud Khalil's wife, urges participation in April 5 national march for Palestine in Washington, D.C. pressenza.com View this post on Instagram | Dr. Noor Abdalla, Mahmoud Khalil's wife, issued a video statement this morning urging supporters of her husband's cause to attend the
(2025-04-03). Immigrant Rights Activists Fight Attacks On The Palestine Movement. popularresistance.org While political prisoner and Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil remains in ICE detention in Louisiana, his lawyers are fighting for his freedom in New Jersey. On Friday, March 28 they were in Newark to argue for Khalil's upcoming immigration hearing to take place in New Jersey, rather than Louisiana where a judge is more likely to go along with the Trump administration's political persecution of Khalil. | While Khalil's legal team advocated for him in the district courthouse, hundreds of supporters rallied outside chanting, "We want justice, you say how? Release Mahmoud right now!" and "Up up with liberation, down…
(2025-04-03). Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil. democracynow.org 
Jewish students at Columbia University chained themselves to a campus gate across from the graduate School of International and Public Affairs Wednesday, braving rain and cold to demand the school release information related to the targeting and ICE arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former SIPA student. Democracy Now! was at the protest and spoke to Jewish and Palestinian students calling on the school to reveal the extent of its involvement in Khalil's arrest.
(2025-04-03). Mahmoud Khalil's Attorney: 'This Is the McCarthy Era All Over Again'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-03). Democracy Now! 2025-04-03 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of Border Czar Tom Homan | Headlines for April 03, 2025; "American Empire Is in Decline": Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs; Jewish Students Chain Themselves to Columbia Gates to Protest ICE Jailing of Mahmoud Khalil; ICE Detains Mother & Her Three Children in Farm Raid Near NY Home of…
(2025-04-03). Huwaida Arraf on Gaza: 'We will look back and truly feel ashamed'. therealnews.com 
The ceasefire in Gaza has shattered, and Israel's military has resumed the genocide. Simultaneously, organizations and activists in the US are sounding the alarm over Trump's persecution of Mahmoud Khalil and other student activists. Palestinian American lawyer and activist Production: David Hebden, Rosette Sewali | Post-production: Alina Nehlich |
(2025-04-03). Israel Demolishes Hama Airbase in Coordinated Campaign on Syria's Military Infrastructure. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Iran Urges Protection of Syria against Israeli Strikes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli regime's military attacks on Syria, stressing the need to defend the Arab country's territorial integrity.
(2025-04-03). Tensions escalate as US, Turkey, Israel race to carve up Syria. infobrics.org The new terrorist "government" is complaining about the "encroachment on Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity". Obviously, the very idea that those exist after December 8 is simply ludicrous. These terrorists in suits are merely proxies of various foreign interests.
(2025-04-03). International Mine Awareness Day: Addressing the threat of explosive ordnance in Syria. icrc.org A statement from Stephan Sakalian, the Head of ICRC Delegation in Syria…
(2025-04-03). ICRC President: "We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war" icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Israeli Occupation Strikes Syrian Military Bases, Kills 10 in Daraa. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli occupation army launched airstrikes on military airbases and infrastructure sites in the Syrian cities of Damascus, Hama and Homs as it carried out an incursion in the country's south late on Wednesday. The attack on Hama military airport almost completely destroyed the facility and led to dozens of injuries among civilians and military …
(2025-04-03). Israeli DM says strikes on Syrian airbases were 'warning for the future'. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). CPJ, others urge the Nicaraguan government to resume cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Argentina: Abusive Response to Protest. hrw.org A riot police officer shoots a tear gas canister at protesters during a demonstration of pensioners calling for improvements to their pensions and access to free medicines, among other demands, in Buenos Aires on March 12, 2025. | © LUIS ROBAYO/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-04-03). Gaza faces 'largest orphan crisis' in modern history, report says. aljazeera.com Over 39,000 children have lost one or both parents in Gaza, new report by the Palestinian statistics agency says.
(2025-04-03). Hungry, scared Darfur civilians fear RSF attack, plead for army help. aljazeera.com Sudanese civilians in North Darfur are starving as they fear an RSF invasion. Many are calling on the army for help.
(2025-04-03). Hungary announces withdrawal from ICC as Netanyahu arrives for state visit. haaretz.com GAZA: Netanyahu announces IDF capturing the 'second Philadelphi route' in southern Gaza ‚ñ YEMEN: U.S. sanctions network of companies that bought supplies for the Houthis through Russia ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF strikes military airbases in Syria, military infrastructure in Damascus…
(2025-04-03). Phoney "cost-of-living" Australian election promises cannot hide the social crisis. wsws.org Virtually no one believes that the last-minute election pledges, even if they were to be kept, would make any real difference to the lives or prospects of workers and their families.
(2025-04-03). Dundee University crisis deepens as lecturer's strike ends, Edinburgh University announces massive cuts. wsws.org As lecturers concluded a three-week strike. Dundee University management announced as many as 632 job losses ⚪ around one fifth of the university's entire work force.
(2025-04-03). Thailand's prime minister survives no-confidence motion. wsws.org Tensions in ruling circles have markedly sharpened amid a worsening economic crisis and growing fears of an eruption of opposition by workers, peasants and youth.
(2025-04-03). Israel confirms killing Syria's HTS-led militants in attacks on military bases. presstv.ir Israeli military aircraft have carried out attacks across Syria, killing over a dozen in Dara'a and Hama.
(2025-04-03). States Take Steps Toward Reforming Economic Approaches with Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, June 13, 2022. | © 2022 Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP Photo | On April 3, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution about "the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights". This year's text focuses on the importance of development financing in fulfilling these rights.The resolution, which has been adopted regularly since 2007, addresses for the first time key issues in global economic debates, such as international tax cooperation, debt, public services, and…
(2025-04-03). US: End Campaign of Draconian Campus Arrests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Pro-Palestinian student protesters at a demonstration at Columbia University on the third day of "Gaza Solidarity Encampment" in New York, US, April 19, 2024. | © 2024 Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images…
(2025-04-03). Delaware County Council bans 'ghost guns.' A gun rights organization threatens legal action. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council unanimously adopted an ordinance Wednesday evening, The unserialized weapons, which are often constructed using 3D printers or online assembly kits, "We have…
(2025-04-03). Germany Issues Deportation Orders Against US, EU Citizens Over Pro-Palestine Activism. popularresistance.org German authorities are seeking to deport four foreign nationals, including three EU citizens, over their alleged involvement in pro-Palestinian protests in Berlin, a move that has sparked significant legal and civil rights concerns, 972 Magazine and The Intercept reported on 1 April. | The individuals — Cooper Longbottom (US), Kasia Wlaszczyk (Poland), Shane O'Brien, and Roberta Murray (both Ireland) — have not been convicted of any crimes. However, they face expulsion orders under German migration law, citing vague accusations linked to demonstrations against Israel's genocide against Palestinians in…
(2025-04-03). That's Somebody Else's Car. counterpunch.org 
"Fights between individuals, as well as governments and nations" Nikola Tesla wrote in 1905, "invariably result from misunderstandings in the broadest interpretation of this term. Misunderstandings are always caused by the inability of appreciating one another's point of view." The quote strikes me as apt and applicable to the recent wave of vandalism, arson, etc.
(2025-04-03). Zakharova: Together Belarus and Russia can overcome any challenges, reach any heights. eng.belta.by "2 April is widely celebrated as the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia. This significant holiday symbolizes the progressive integration process between the two countries that are building the Union State. It is a symbol of unbreakable friendship and unyielding will to unite our fraternal peoples," said Maria Zakharova.
(2025-04-03). Iran condemns Israel's crimes in Gaza, West Bank, blasts West's hypocrisy over human rights. presstv.ir Iran strongly condemns Israel's continued attacks and crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
(2025-04-03). FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan. icrc.org 2024 Highlights…
(2025-04-03). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). The Human Toll of Anti-Trans Crusade. aclu.org 
After President Donald Trump issued an executive order restricting access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 19, many hospitals nationwide abruptly cut off treatment for trans youth. This sent thousands of families scrambling, with some even wondering if they needed to leave the country to protect their family's future. | If enforced, President Trump's order will deny transgender youth access to medically-necessary care, like puberty blockers and hormone therapy, even as these same treatments remain readily available to their cisgender peers. The order also intends to cut or reduce f…
(2025-04-03). UN: Treaty on Older People's Rights Moves Ahead. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, June 13, 2022. | © 2022 Valentin Flauraud/Keystone via AP Photo | (Geneva, April 3, 2025) — The United Nations Human Rights Council on April 3, 2025, began an intergovernmental process to draft an international human rights treaty on older people, Human Rights Watch said today. The consensus resolution is an important victory for human rights and multilateralism at a moment of increasing international uncertainty.Older people around the world experience a wide range of human rights violations on a daily basis. Th…
(2025-04-03). War with Iran is a path to destruction. strategic-culture.su Donald Trump rode into office—twice now—on a wave of promises to upend the Washington consensus, to drain the swamp of its self-serving mandarins and to keep America out of endless wars. His base cheered when he skewered the neoconservative architects of Iraq and Afghanistan, wars that bled our Treasury, and most importantly, many of our sons for little more than bragging rights in Beltway and Tel Aviv salons.
(2025-04-03). Insights | Norwegian scholar: China's innovation strength surges with growing focus on intellectual property protection. ecns.cn At the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2025, China's achievements in technological innovation became a focal point.
(2025-04-03). Why "Pro-Israel, Pro-Peace" Advocates Cling to Genocide Denial. counterpunch.org 
Israel's renewed assault on Gaza comes several months after both Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch issued reports concluding without equivocation that Israel was engaged in genocide. But very few members of Congress dare to acknowledge that reality, while their silence and denials scream out complicity. In a New York Times interview last weekend, the Senate's Democratic leader Chuck Schumer put deep
(2025-04-03). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-04-03). Americans Speaking Out About Israel's Genocide Could Be Next In Principle It Is The Same. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/3/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-04-03). Germany's silencing of Palestinians. unitedworldint.com Experts say repression is threatening Germany's general political culture, too. By Yunus Soner, Berlin / Germany The genocide against the Palestinians continues to spark protests around the world. Some countries repress them in a way that calls into question their own democratic culture. The Berlin district of Neukà∂lln is home to 160,000 people, a quarter …
(2025-04-03). Vote Palestine Campaign w/ Yara Shoufani. cjpme.org This election carries particular significance in light of Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2025-04-03). They're All Going to Hell For The Genocide Of Gaza. popularresistance.org Every single one of them ….who participated in the US and Israeli genocide of Gaza …..are going to hell! | I'm not much of a believer in hell but I sure as hell hope there is one now… because a lot of people need to go there. | What the Israeli politicians and military have done to Gaza with the complicity of United States Presidents, the US Congress and US military is deserving of going to hell!! | I hope every one of the souls of the children killed by US bombs dropped by the Israeli military will visit every one of the perpetrators of the genocide of the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-04-03). We Have To Mobilize In Even Greater Numbers Than Ever Before. popularresistance.org As the Trump administration escalates attacks on the pro-Palestine student movement and Israel continues the genocide in Gaza in full force, thousands are expected to partake in a mass demonstration for Palestine on April 5 in Washington DC, undeterred by repression. | Trump's Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he has signed off on the revocation of over 300 student visas for reasons related to pro-Palestine protest activity, raising alarms about free speech violations. We do it every day. Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visa," Rubio said at a press conference in Guyana o…
(2025-04-03). Ashamed, Infuriated: Jewish Actor Hannah Einbinder on Gaza Genocide. ummid.com Joining a growing list of celebrities using their platforms to speak out against the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank, actor and comedian Hannah Einbinder said she was 'ashamed and infuriated' and called for urgent action.
(2025-04-03). Former President Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC). internationalviewpoint.org Accused of crimes against humanity, Rodrigo Duterte was taken to The Hague (Netherlands) on March 11, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is located. The charges are the tens of thousands of extrajudicial killings committed under his rule in the name of his "war on drugs." | – |
(2025-04-03). Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court. aljazeera.com Hungary announced it will end its membership of the ICC as it staged a red-carpet welcome for Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2025-04-03). Hungary says it will withdraw from ICC as Israel's Netanyahu visits. aljazeera.com Hungarian PM Orban claimed the court has become too politicised, pointing to its decisions on Israel.
(2025-04-03). Hungary announces it is withdrawing from ICC as Netanyahu arrives for state visit. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). Court extends detention of Netanyahu aides in Qatargate; Police: of tampering with state security. haaretz.com Police had requested that Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein remain in custody for an additional seven days, but the court agreed to a one day extension ‚ñ Three journalists expected to give testimony to police…
(2025-04-03). Attorney General nears deal with Netanyahu over reappointment of far-right minister. haaretz.com Baharav-Miara asks High Court to postpone a hearing on petitions against reappointment of Itamar Ben-Gvir as national security minister…
(2025-04-03). Hungary to withdraw from ICC as Israel's Netanyahu visits. newarab.com 
Orban extended an invitation to Netanyahu last November, saying Hungary would no…
(2025-04-03). Civil War on the Horizon? The Ashkenazi-Sephardic Conflict and Israel's Future. counterpunch.org 
The phrase "civil war" is one of the most dominant terms used by Israeli politicians today. What began as a mere warning from Israeli President Isaac Herzog is now an accepted possibility for much of Israel's mainstream political society. "(Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu is ready to sacrifice everything for his survival, and we are
(2025-04-03). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: It's Up To Us How We Respond To The Gaza Holocaust. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. The holocaust in Gaza has been reignited after a brief intermission. The bodies are piling up again. Food is running out. Netanyahu and …
(2025-04-03). Hungary withdraws from ICC to avoid arresting Netanyahu. skwawkbox.org 
Greece, Macedonia and Serbia collude in visit and European governments make their contempt for international law clear Hungary has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to dodge its obligation to arrest wanted Israeli war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu, during his visit to Hungary this week after an invitation that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor …
(2025-04-03). Deadly Israeli air attack on UNRWA clinic in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout reports on the aftermath of an Israeli attack on an UNRWA clinic.
(2025-04-03). Wisconsin Voters Rebuke Elon Musk in State Supreme Court Election. progressive.org Tech billionaire made the race a referendum on Trump's second term—and got clobbered.
(2025-04-03). Canada's parties vie for votes with phony "affordability" pledges amid soaring levels of social inequality and poverty. wsws.org Under conditions of exploding income inequality, widespread poverty and inflation-driven real wages cuts, the parties campaigning for the April 28 federal election are offering phony "affordability" measures that don't even amount to a Band-Aid.
(2025-04-03). Courting the Chinese Vote: A Political Tug of War. devdiscourse.com Australian political parties are racing to win the influential Chinese Australian vote in the upcoming election. Labor's Jerome Laxale, who previously secured Bennelong with Chinese Australian support, is using platforms like Xiaohongshu to maintain this advantage.
(2025-04-03). Trump Dumping Musk Is Not Enough to Stop the Wreckage of the Federal Government. truthout.org Over the past few weeks, Elon Musk has thrown around wads of money so great they made the stories of corruption in the Tammany Hall era, more than a century ago, seem positively quaint. The men of Tammany Hall bought votes with beer; Musk and the oligarchs shamelessly seek to buy them with straight checks. In a pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the world's richest man reactivated the… |
(2025-04-03). devotion to Israel becomes more and more sinister. electronicintifada.net Merkel's 2008 pledge is being used as a tool of repression in 2025.
(2025-04-03). Israel Wasted 2.6 Million Tons of Food in 2023—Nearly Half Was Edible. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). European Commission 'considers closing EU to all US goods' so why not Israel? skwawkbox.org 
China, Japan and S Korea also planning joint response to Trump's tariff orgy The European Commission, which controls the EU's twenty-seven markets, has said that it is going to impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods after US president Trump announced a further raft of tariffs on goods entering the US market. At the same time, …
(2025-04-03). Press TV, Iran: Chinese military exercises seen as warning to USA against attacking Iran. gilbertdoctorow.com In recent weeks, the 'Judging Freedom' program has asked me and other interviewees how the Russians might react to a possible US-Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. My own response was that direct Russian intervention to defend Iran is not foreseen by their recently concluded comprehensive cooperation agreement and, in fact, Russia is too deeply …
(2025-04-03). Israeli Scientists Develop AI To Predict Lightning-Triggered Wildfires With 90% Accuracy. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). US-Iran Standoff Raises Regional Tensions as Israel Faces Strategic Dilemma. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Former Governor Huckabee Clears Senate Hurdle for Ambassador to Israel, Faces Criticism. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Israel Weighs Response as US Imposes 17% Tariff. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Iran Condemns Relentless Israeli Atrocities in Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the unrelenting Israeli crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-03). Urgent call for Londoners Friday: speaker cancelled by BMA will talk outside BMA about Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Skwawkbox has been asked to share the following urgent call for those based in, or within reach of, London: Re BMAURGENT Gather tomorrow (Fri) at BMA House, London at noon. The BMA has cancelled a talk by Dr Swee Ang, NHS doctor, founder of MAP (Medical Aid for Palestine), survivor of the Israeli sponsored massacre …
(2025-04-03). Video: Israel bombs Gaza school twice, once while rescuers trying to save trapped kills 100. skwawkbox.org 
Dar Al-Arqam School in Gaza City hit twice despite pleas from rescue workers to occupation commanders — dozens of children killed Israel bombed the Dar Al-Arqam School in Gaza City twice today as it attacked across Gaza — then bombed it again, despite the pleadings of rescue workers to occupation military commanders that they were …
(2025-04-03). Israel rewards surrender with erasure: Lebanese analyst. presstv.ir Israel has made clear that it rewards surrender with erasure, a Lebanese political analyst has said.
(2025-04-03). More civilians killed as US carries out dozens of airstrikes across Yemen. presstv.ir At least two people have been killed in fresh US airstrikes across Yemen.
(2025-04-03). Deadliest day in fortnight: Israel kills almost 80 Gazans in attacks on UN clinic, refugee sites. presstv.ir Fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least 77 people, marking the deadliest day for Palestinians since two weeks ago.
(2025-04-03). Tel Aviv in shock as Trump imposes tariffs on all Israeli goods. presstv.ir Trump has announced a 17% tariff on all Israeli goods, despite Tel Aviv's recent removal of all duties on American imports.
(2025-04-03). Over 100 killed in a single day as Israeli massacres ravage Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 100 Palestinians have been killed today in relentless Israeli airstrikes across Gaza, as occupation forces continue their brutal assault on the besieged Strip.Gaza Civil Defense reported a massacre at Dar al-Arqam School in the Al-Tuffah neighborhood, northeast of Gaza City, where an Israeli airstrike targeted displaced civilians, killing at least 25 people and wounding over 100 others. Meanwhile, the number of victims from the bombing of a tent sheltering displaced families in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis, has risen to six.Israeli forces have also launched raids on the Al-Tuffah neighborhood…
(2025-04-03). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by killing of PRCS medics and first responders. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Israel hits tents and homes in Gaza 'with great force'. aljazeera.com At least 1,163 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed large-scale strikes on March 18.
(2025-04-03). Israeli attacks on Gaza schools sheltering displaced Palestinians kill 33. aljazeera.com At least 18 children among those killed in Gaza City at two schools-turned-shelters for families.
(2025-04-03). Condemnation of anime-style images from Israeli military. aljazeera.com The Israeli army faced backlash for joining an online trend of using AI anime-style images to portray its forces.
(2025-04-03). Israeli drone targets a vehicle on road linking southern Lebanese towns of Bint Jbeil and Yaroun: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). PTSD can be predicted with a brain scan a month after traumatic event, Israeli study finds. haaretz.com Groundbreaking research by Israeli scientists identifies specific brain activity patterns that can forecast who will develop chronic post-traumatic stress disorder, potentially revolutionizing early intervention approaches…
(2025-04-03). Relatives of Nova victims fault probe into festival massacre, call for state inquiry. haaretz.com Yoram Yehudai, whose son Ron was killed at Nova, told Haaretz that the army investigation 'was a disgrace'…
(2025-04-03). West Bank students struggle with education amid Israeli violence. newarab.com 
At the Blind Center in Jenin, located in the northern West Bank, 42-year-old Mohammed Abdul Wahab prepares food in a shared kitchen with nearly 85 others, all of whom, like him, have been displaced from their homes following the intensification of Israeli The father of four was forced to evict their home in Jenin Camp on the third day of the violence and has been living at the centre with his wife and children since, the eldest of whom is 10. | Yet, as he…
(2025-04-03). Gaza City's Shujaiya faces renewed displacement by Israel. newarab.com 
(2025-04-03). Pro-Israel 'anti-hate' group mocked for doxxing Jewish students. newarab.com 
(2025-04-03). Thousands flee Gaza's Rafah as Israel continues massacres. newarab.com 
Hundreds of thousands of fleeing Gazans sought shelter on Thursday in one of the biggest mass displacements of the war, as Israeli forces pressed on with a brutal attack on the A day after declaring their
(2025-04-03). US: Trump tariffs on Israel may hit medical equipment, machinery. newarab.com 
As part of a sweeping new tariff policy, unspecified Israeli goods exports to the United States face a 17 percent tariff. The US is Israel's closest ally and largest single trading partner, and supplier of weapons – notably during Israel's deadly war in Gaza.
(2025-04-03). Israel's execution of 15 paramedics demands immediate accountability. ummid.com The international community must hold Israeli officials and responsible individuals accountable for the deliberate killing of 15 paramedics and first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence.
(2025-04-03). The U.S.-Israeli Alliance Has Sowed Disaster For Israel. covertactionmagazine.com Without U.S. support Israel's leaders could have been compelled to seek a just resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict instead of pursuing a Greater Israel In his 1983 book The Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel & the Palestinians, Noam Chomsky argued against the grain that the Israelis had compromised their country's security in choosing to …
(2025-04-03). Trump's Threats Against Iran Exposes US Continuity of Agenda. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic The Trump administration has given Iran a two-month ultimatum for a new nuclear deal, as part of a longstanding U.S. strategy to isolate and weaken Iran in the region. US President Donald Trump has recently sent a "letter" to Iran's leadership providing it with a two-month deadline regarding a new "nuclear deal" — this after President Trump…
(2025-04-03). The Secret Military History of the Internet (w/ Yasha Levine) The Chris Hedges Report. defenddemocracy.press The internet, from its inception, was created as a tool of mass surveillance. Yasha Levine traces the origins of the web in his book, and how its roots in counter insurgency shape its function today. Chris Hedges Apr 03, 2025 Transcript below The internet, from its inception, was created to be a tool of mass …
(2025-04-03). A People's History Of Palestine. popularresistance.org My journey into the realm of people's history began during my teenage years when I first read Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States. | This initial exposure sparked my curiosity about how history is constructed and it led me to delve deeper into historiography — particularly the evolution of people's history as an intellectual movement. | Over the years, a wide range of historians, from Michel Foucault and Marc Bloch to Lucien Febvre and Chris Harman, each offered unique perspectives on the study of ordinary people in history.
(2025-04-03). Yemen's Houthis say one killed in fresh strikes blamed on US. newarab.com 
Anees Alasbahi, spokesman for the Houthis' health ministry, reported "one civilian martyr and one wounded" in the Red Sea port of Ras Issa, saying they were "victims of the US enemy's air force". | Houthi-controlled media said strikes hit Ras Issa as well as the Iran-backed g…
(2025-04-03). Belarusian rescuers, medics helping Myanmar with aftermath of deadly earthquake. eng.belta.by Rescuers, dog handlers and doctors of the Belarusian Emergencies | Ministry are working around the clock to help Myanmar deal with the | aftermath of the devastating earthquake.
(2025-04-03). Devastating earthquake in Myanmar: ICRC responds to help people on the ground. icrc.org Providing medical supplies, access to clean water, critical supplies, and helping families keep in touch in the wake of disaster…
(2025-04-03). Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers. geo.tv 
An aerial view shows flattened buildings and one damaged following an earthquake on March 28, in a location given as Mandalay region, Myanmar, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released March 31, 2025. — ReutersWeather officials warn of unseasonal rain.Rains could…
(2025-04-03). Myanmar, Thailand hit by massive earthquake; hundreds feared dead. ummid.com A 7.7 strong earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand Friday March 28, 2025 leaving hundreds dead and dozens of buildings razed to ground.
(2025-04-03). Myanmar Earthquake: Death Toll Crosses 1K Mark. ummid.com More than 1,000 people have died and over 2,300 others have left injured even as the rescue operation is underway in Myanmar and Thailand where a 7.7 earthquake Friday left scores of buildings razed to ground, the Military Janta said.
(2025-04-03). Myanmar's earthquake death toll rises to 3,145. independent.co.ug 
YANGON, Myanmar | Xinhua | The death toll from a 7.9-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 3,145, with 4,589 people injured and 221 missing, the Myanmar Radio and Television reported on Thursday. The Myanmar Fire Services Department, in collaboration with international rescue teams, has been carrying out search and rescue operations, the report said. So …
(2025-04-03). Second batch of earthquake relief supplies from Chinese government arrives in Yangon. ecns.cn The second batch of emergency humanitarian earthquake relief supplies from the Chinese government arrived in Yangon, Myanmar, on Thursday noon.
(2025-04-03). Yunnan assesses public health risks following Myanmar earthquake. ecns.cn During a video conference on Tuesday, the Yunnan Center for Disease Control and Prevention assessed post-disaster public health risks posed by the 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
(2025-04-03). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Metalworkers in national eight-hour walkout in major cities across Italy demanding workplace safety, better pay and conditions; teachers in Lebanon in 24-hour stoppage for a living wage as economy collapses; health workers and teachers strike over minimum wage in capital Abuja and surrounding area…
(2025-04-03). Resistance Front to Exterminate Zionist Regime: IRGC. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps highlighted the growing global supports for Palestine, expressing confidence that the resistance front will annihilate the Zionist regime.
(2025-04-03). Serbia-Hungary signs military agreement in response to Croatia's Tripartite Pact. infobrics.org Formation of military alliances in the Balkans increases possibility of war.
(2025-04-03). Brazil Prepares for BRICS Summit. infobrics.org Next July, the BRICS Summit will take place in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil, one of the founding members of the bloc that represents an important alternative to an unjust international economic order…
(2025-04-03). BRICS Projections and Challenges for South America in the Pacific. infobrics.org In order to transform opportunities into tangible benefits, it is necessary to adopt an approach that combines national and regional strategies, while respecting the cultural and economic specificities of each country…
(2025-04-03). Brazil at the Crossroads Between the West and South: The Brazilian Presidency of the G20 and BRICS. infobrics.org In his third term in office, President Lula da Silva is trying to regain the global prominence of Brazilian foreign policy that characterised his previous terms (2003-2010) and those of President Dilma Rousseff (2011-2016). However, a lot has changed on the domestic and international scenes since 2016, posing complex challenges for Brazil's capacity to resume its leading geopolitical role…
(2025-04-03). US aims to bolster its Arctic presence to control polar vast resources. infobrics.org The Arctic's transformation into a geopolitical chessboard reflects the US/NATO Cold War reflexes, ill-suited to an emerging multipolar world.
(2025-04-03). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org
(2025-04-03). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org
(2025-04-03). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org
(2025-04-03). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org
(2025-04-03). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org
(2025-04-03). Iran Ready to Dispatch Quake Relief Aid to Myanmar. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed the country's readiness to send relief aid to quake-hit people in Myanmar.
(2025-04-03). Netherlands Asks Iran to Assist in Red Sea Security. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of the Netherlands called on Iran to contribute to maritime security in the Red Sea.
(2025-04-03). Iranian Delegation in Uzbekistan to Attend IPU Assembly. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A delegation from Iran's parliament has traveled to Uzbekistan to participate in the 150th assembly of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
(2025-04-03). Asia's economy can grow by 4.5 per cent in 2025. tvbrics.com 
Foreign investment in Asian economies accounts for 60 per cent of the global total…
(2025-04-03). Belarus confirms readiness for cooperation in BRICS in three areas. tvbrics.com 
Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia and Belarus discussed the use of NDB mechanisms for the implementation of investment projects in the association…
(2025-04-03). Egypt expresses interest in expanding cultural ties with BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The representative of the country's leadership spoke about Egypt's initiatives in this field…
(2025-04-03). Indian railways set to achieve record 1.6 billion tonnes of freight loading in FY 2024-2025. tvbrics.com 
With a 29 per cent increase in volumes and improved operational efficiency, India strengthens its position as the world's third-largest freight rail network…
(2025-04-03). Pezeshkian invites UAE President to visit Iran. tvbrics.com The two sides exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan…
(2025-04-03). Thailand to launch digital arrival card for tourists in May 2025. tvbrics.com 
New online system aims to replace paper forms and facilitate border procedures…
(2025-04-03). UAE to host International Jazz Day 2025. tvbrics.com 
The festival will combine jazz with traditional Arabic instruments…
(2025-04-03). Vietnam-Belarus talks focus on expanding economic ties. tvbrics.com 
Two nations agree to boost industrial and digital cooperation…
(2025-04-03). 'Worse than worst-case scenario': Trump's tariffs send markets reeling. aljazeera.com Scale of US president's tariff plans takes investors by surprise, sending stock markets tumbling.
(2025-04-03). Fed up with surging gang violence, thousands of Haitians hit the streets. aljazeera.com Armed gangs control about 85 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the UN.
(2025-04-03). Greece launches 'drastic' rearmament programme to the tune of $27bn. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-03). Jailed Tunisian opposition figure Jaouhar Ben Mbarek goes on hunger strike. aljazeera.com Ben Mbarek, along with about 40 other critics of the president, is being tried on state conspiracy charges.
(2025-04-03). Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa's Lesotho, the highest among nations. aljazeera.com The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place 'nobody has heard of'.
(2025-04-03). Trump's auto tariffs could help China's carmakers, experts say. aljazeera.com Trump's 25 percent tariff could 'level the playing field' for Chinese brands insulated from the US market, analyst say.
(2025-04-03). Trump's reciprocal tariffs: How much will each country be hit? aljazeera.com Trump held up a reciprocal tariffs chart during his 'Liberation Day' address.
(2025-04-03). Trump's tariffs: Which countries will hit back — and which likely won't? aljazeera.com Canada, China and the EU are expected to hit back, as other Asian nations and the UK seek deals.
(2025-04-03). American consumers set to be the biggest losers in Trump's trade wars. aljazeera.com But Congress can still step in to save them, and the US economy.
(2025-04-03). Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe's perfect trap, South Africa's looming danger. aljazeera.com Land reform is not a threat, but a demand for justice. The global community must treat it as such.
(2025-04-03). South China Sea: Rising tensions between China and Philippines. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates the significance of the escalating skirmishes between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
(2025-04-03). What could be the fallout from President Trump's tariffs? aljazeera.com There are angry reactions from world leaders as the US announces tariffs on all imports.
(2025-04-03). Trump unveils sweeping global tariffs on so-called 'Liberation Day'. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump brandished a chart as he announced sweeping new tariffs on goods coming to America.
(2025-04-03). US allies and adversaries react to Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Trump's new global tariffs have shocked both allies and adversaries alike.
(2025-04-03). Which countries have kept their promises on Gaza? aljazeera.com
(2025-04-03). Five key takeaways from Trump's 'Liberation Day' reciprocal tariffs. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has further escalated a trade war, announcing reciprocal tariffs on all countries.
(2025-04-03). Dead or alive? Surviving Pakistan's 28-hour train hijack in an engine. aljazeera.com Assistant train driver Saad Qamar's family didn't know if he had been killed. On Thursday, he's back at work.
(2025-04-03). Indian parliament's lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill. aljazeera.com Bill would add non-Muslims to boards that manage endowments and increase government say in validating properties.
(2025-04-03). Malaysia suspends search for long-missing flight MH370. aljazeera.com Relatives of passengers lost on the 2014 flight have continued to demand answers from Malaysian authorities.
(2025-04-03). 'Nothing is off the table': World leaders react to Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Analysts warn of price hikes and a potential recession in the US, where stock futures have dropped.
(2025-04-03). Why is Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign? aljazeera.com An internal split in the ruling ZANU-PF party is driving fears of a possible coup attempt.
(2025-04-03). Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lose to LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup. aljazeera.com Nathan Ordaz's goal was enough for LAFC to prevail against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in their first-leg quarterfinal.
(2025-04-03). Here Are The Three Goals That Trump Wants To Achieve Through His Global Trade War. pressenza.com He hopes to strengthen the US' supply chain sovereignty, renegotiate its ties with all countries with a view towards getting them to distance themselves from China, and shape the emerging world order. | Trump's decision to
(2025-04-03). PA breaks silence on 'anti-Hamas' protests in Gaza. newarab.com 
Palestinian Authority (PA) has called on Hamas to respond to the demands of In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the PA said that Hamas had to stop aligning itself with "foreign agendas" and to "prioritise the interests of the Palestinian people", in a reference to alleged Iranian support for the group. | The PA's comments come after
(2025-04-03). Equity Bank Uganda and Liberty Life Assurance introduce hospital cash insurance for all. independent.co.ug 
The groundbreaking insurance plan, first of its kind on the Uganda market aims to alleviate the financial burden that comes after hospitalization, ensuring that families can focus on recovery rather than worrying about expenses. ‚ú≥ Customers on the Equi-Life cover will pay sh3,000 per month, securing coverage of sh50,000 per day for up to 20 …
(2025-04-03). IShowSpeed livestreams break U.S. lies about China. ecns.cn Darren Watkins Jr, the 20-year-old U.S. influencer known as IShowSpeed, has easily crushed the efforts of the U.S. government, which spent an astonishing amount of more than $1.6 billion to "counter Chinese 'malign influence'".
(2025-04-03). Embrace Russia, Contain China? counterpunch.org 
Trump's China Policy Thomas L. Friedman of the New York Times came away from a China trip convinced that cooperation to regulate and contain artificial general intelligence (AGI) is the single most urgent, and most neglected, issue in US-China relations. While "fully aware of how absurd it can sound calling on the two of them to trust
(2025-04-03). AI at the Crossroads. unitedworldint.com Will the EU and China Choose Competition or Co-creation? By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer a technological novelty—it is a civilizational force. From reshaping global economies to redefining how societies learn, heal, work, and interact, AI is a frontier with profound implications. At the heart of this global shift lies …
(2025-04-03). China, Artificial Intelligence and the fear of the West. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-03). Ending Militarism in America. tomdispatch.com I read the news today, oh boy. About a lucky man named Elon Musk. But he lost out on one thing: he didn't get a top secret briefing on Pentagon war plans for China. And the news people breathed a sigh of relief. With apologies to John Lennon and The Beatles, a day in the life is getting increasingly tough to take here in the land of the free. I'm meant to be reassured that Musk didn't get to see America's top-secret plans for — yes! — going to war with China, even as I'm meant to ignore the constant drumbeat of propaganda, the incessant military marches that form America's background music, conveying…
(2025-04-03). Beauty of spring in China. eng.belta.by
(2025-04-03). Trump's Biggest Fear in West Asia? China. libya360.wordpress.com Stasa Salacanin As China strengthens its economic, technological, and diplomatic foothold across West Asia, many anticipate that a returning Trump administration will seek to counter Beijing's ascent and obstruct its access to critical energy supplies. Over the past decade, China has deepened its strategic presence in the Persian Gulf region, becoming a top trading partner,…
(2025-04-03). China develops first silent supersonic passenger plane. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), a Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturing company, is developing the first silent supersonic passenger plane.New C949 supersonic passenger plane: According to Acta Aeronautica et Astronautica Sinica, a Chinese monthly journal, COMAC, a Chinese state-owned company, is currently developing a supersonic passenger aircraft with low noise levels. | The company is working on its new C949 supersonic passenger plane, which will be slower than the legendary Concorde, but it will be 20 times quieter, allowing it to fly over populated areas wi…
(2025-04-03). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-04-03). EconoScope | Government support fuels innovation in China's private robotics economy. ecns.cn As China places greater emphasis on developing its private economy, especially the robot industry, more companies have gained government support in facilities, talent, and funding to achieve innovative results.
(2025-04-03). 3 Philippine nationals suspected of spying arrested in China. ecns.cn Three Philippine nationals suspected of conducting espionage activities were arrested for targeting China's military facilities, Chinese state security authorities announced on Thursday.
(2025-04-03). China will never ever allow anyone or any force to separate Taiwan in any form: spokesperson. ecns.cn As long as provocations for "Taiwan independence" last, our punishment against "Taiwan independence" will continue, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-04-03). China unveils latest intelligent intercity train type. ecns.cn The latest intelligent intercity high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs) rolled off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province on Tuesday, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. announced today.
(2025-04-03). China urges U.S. to lift 'reciprocal tariffs', engage in dialogue. ecns.cn China firmly opposes the United States' announcement of "reciprocal tariffs" on all its trading partners and has vowed to take resolute countermeasures to protect its own interests, said the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.
(2025-04-03). Cyberattacks on Winter Asian Games systems traced to U.S., report says. ecns.cn China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center said in the report that cybersecurity monitoring and analysis covered the Games' information systems and key infrastructure in Heilongjiang province during the event.
(2025-04-03). China-made biomimetic quadruped robot wins over foreign company. ecns.cn As China pays greater emphasis on developing its private economy especially the robot industry, more companies have gained support in facilities, talent, and funds from the government to achieve innovative results.
(2025-04-03). China and EU to restart negotiations on prices and electric cars. plenglish.com Beijing, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman for the Ministry of Commerce of China, He Yadong, announced today that Beijing and the European Union (EU) agreed to reopen negotiations soon on price commitments, in the case of electric cars.
(2025-04-03). Musk's Social Security Administration Cuts: Longer Wait Times, More People Will Die Waiting for Disability Benefits. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-03). Trump and His Impossible Return to the Past. counterpunch.org 
The radical return to protectionism is not only possible but necessary for an empire facing an undeniable decline. It has been denounced by critical analysts but certified by leading intellectuals of the US establishment, such as Zbigniew Brzeziński in a 2012 text and, subsequently, by several documents of the Rand Corporation. Decline, or dissolution, if you prefer, came hand
(2025-04-03). Serbia's Political Deadlock: Do Students Have a Plan? counterpunch.org 
For nearly five months, Serbia has lived in a state of limbo — one that cannot be described as either political paralysis or transformation. Since the tragic railway station accident in Novi Sad, where the collapse of an awning claimed 16 lives (including children), time seems to have stretched endlessly, yet nothing substantial has been
(2025-04-03). Wouldn't It Be Better, Cheaper Just to Rent Greenland, Canada, Mexico, and Panama? counterpunch.org 
President Trump's latest hint of using the U.S. military to annex Greenland if its leaders and 55,772 (2025) violently disagree (anti-U.S demonstrations have begun). It's also a predictor of his annexing plans for Canada's 40.1 millions . Indeed, 85 percent of both countries in late March opposed his neo-colonization plan. Considering that both have significant
(2025-04-03). The Tenderloin: A People's History of San Francisco's Most Notorious Neighborhood. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-03). Matt Hancock Used His Personal Email Account to Help 'VIP' Supplier Win £25 Million COVID PPE Contract. bylinetimes.com Former Conservative Health Secretary Matt Hancock used his personal email account to help secure a multi-million pound Covid contract for a 'VIP' supplier, which was awarded by officials on the very same day, correspondence released to Byline Times reveal. | Hancock's private referral for the biotech firm Excalibur Healthcare, which was revealed via a Freedom of Information request by Byline Times, came despite repeated denials by the last Government that personal emails were ever used by ministers for official business. | Excalibur, which provided the NHS with tens of millions of pounds worth of unusable equi…
(2025-04-03). Selected Articles: Timeline to COVID Tyranny — The Year 2019 and the Coming Storm. globalresearch.ca 
By Appreciating the full impact of the covid "shock and awe" campaign requires an understanding of not only the extensive planning that …
(2025-04-03). "American Empire Is in Decline" : Economist Richard Wolff on Trump's Trade War & Tariffs. democracynow.org 
As President Trump finally unveils his global tariff plan — setting a baseline 10% tariff on all imported goods, with additional hikes apparently based on individual countries' trade balances with the United States — economists like our guest Richard Wolff warn it will have grave economic effects on American consumers and lead to a recession. Wolff says the Trump administration's tariff strategy is borne out of an ahistorical "notion of the United States as a victim" despite the fact that "we have been one of the greatest beneficiaries in the last 50 years of economic wea…
(2025-04-03). Russian Air Defence Repels Drone Near Moscow. devdiscourse.com In a swift response, Russian air defence units have successfully repelled a drone threat near the capital. Sergei Sobyanin, Moscow's mayor, confirmed the incident early on Friday.
(2025-04-03). Anti-Drone Nets Now Being Used To Protect Buildings In Russia. twz.com 
Faced with Images taken by local photographer Olga Klyuchkareva emerged on social media Thursday showing several high-rise buildings covered by…
(2025-04-03). Debut economy critical tool to enhance competitive edge. ecns.cn The thirst for novelty and the desire to be the first to try the latest have become powerful drivers of consumption, particularly among the younger generation.
(2025-04-03). U.S. tariff policy 'destructive' for itself and the world, says U.S. scholar. ecns.cn Washington's latest tariff policy is "destructive for the United States and disruptive for the world," said Jeffrey Sachs.
(2025-04-03). Comicomment丨U.S. tariffs: A self-inflicted blow. ecns.cn
(2025-04-03). Report: 9th Asian Winter Games networks hit by 270,000 cyberattacks, 170,000 traced to U.S. ecns.cn A report from the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Thursday revealed that the Information Systems of Competition (ISCs) at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin faced approximately 270,000 cyberattacks in February, with 170,000 originating from the U.S.
(2025-04-03). Japan stocks crash after U.S. tariff news. ecns.cn Japanese stocks tumbled Thursday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump moved forward with steeper-than-expected tariffs.
(2025-04-03). Xi extends condolences over passing of Laos' former president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, extending his deep condolences over the passing of Laos' former President Khamtay Siphandone and sincere sympathy to his family.
(2025-04-03). Xi, leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina exchange congratulations over 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn
(2025-04-03). Chinese students in Australia face rapidly changing job market. ecns.cn Chinese students in Australia face a rapidly changing and increasingly competitive job market at home and abroad but their overseas study and cross-cultural experience still offer opportunities for employment…
(2025-04-03). 43 people held accountable in coal mine incident. ecns.cn Forty-three people have been held accountable for a fatal transportation accident that happened at a coal mine in Jixi, Heilongjiang province, in December 2023, according to an investigation report released on Thursday.
(2025-04-03). Suction dredger conducts waterway construction in Guangxi. ecns.cn The vessel has a dredging depth of 8.45 meters and a daily dredging capacity of a 30,000 cubic meters.
(2025-04-03). Beijing enters best viewing season of crabapple blossoms. ecns.cn Built on the original city wall relics of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the park is the best place to see crabapple blossoms in the city.
(2025-04-03). World Autism Awareness Day marked in Zhejiang. ecns.cn World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 is designated to encourage member states of the United Nations to take measures to raise awareness about people with ASD throughout the world.
(2025-04-03). Yunnan sends 4th batch of supplies to quake-hit Myanmar. ecns.cn About 19-metric-ton of relief supplies including medicines, health and epidemic prevention materials, as well as tents, blankets, clothing and other necessities were sent to in Naypyidaw, Myanmar on Tuesday.
(2025-04-03). Qingming Festival: Chinese snack Qingtuan wows foreign tourists. ecns.cn Qingtuan, or green rice balls, is a Chinese snack that is widely consumed around Hanshi Festival (Cold Food Day) and Qingming Festival.
(2025-04-03). Garland Nixon and Yours Truly … smoothiex12.blogspot.com live in about 15 minutes.
(2025-04-03). Detained for Dissent: The Case of Rumeysa Ozturk. devdiscourse.com A Tufts University student from Turkey, Rumeysa Ozturk, was apprehended last week in Massachusetts by U.S. immigration officials following her advocacy for Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ozturk remains steadfast despite her arrest.
(2025-04-03). US Senator criticised for not mentioning Gaza in 25 hour speech. newarab.com 
US Democratic Senator The New Jersey senator was inspired to do the speech…
(2025-04-03). Calls on Serbs to React: Time to Demand the Closure of the Bondsteel Military Base in Kosovo! Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Professor Emeritus of Economics at the University of Ottawa and founder of the Centre for Research on Globalization, Michel Chossudovsky, on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the beginning of NATO's aggression against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, reminds …
(2025-04-03). ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Humanitarian Report 2025: the situation in Colombia reached its most critical point in eight years in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Yemeni Armed Forces: The aggression won't prevent us from performing our religious, moral and humanitarian duties towards the oppressed Palestinian people. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Ethiopia: Solar power helps bring back water to the population of conflict-affected Lalibela. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Finding hope amid loss: Families of missing persons rebuild lives in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Frequently Asked Questions on the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Draft Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) March 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Helping civilians cross frontlines and borders. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Sudan:Facts and Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). The 23rd Red Cross IHL Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Championship goes to Singapore Management University. icrc.org
(2025-04-03). Good news: Transforming pain through song. icrc.org Through a song of hope and resilience, Peru's younger generations are sharing their good news with missing loved ones — family members they have never stopped searching for.
(2025-04-03). Luisa González reaches historic agreement with the Indigenous movement for the presidential elections. peoplesdispatch.org Despite the significance of the agreement between Correism and part of the Indigenous movement, polls are still divided on who will come out on top on April 13.
(2025-04-03). The Chainsaw International. libya360.wordpress.com William Callison and Verónica Gago Elon Musk holds a chainsaw gifted to him by Argentinian president Javier Milei at the Conservative Political Action Conference, February 2025. Image: Reuters In an image shared around the world, Elon Musk is seen grunting while waving a chainsaw over his head at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in…
(2025-04-03). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-04-03). Greece: 2 children among 7 killed in migrant boat sinking incident. albawaba.com
(2025-04-03). Belarusian journalist Anatol Sanatsenka sentenced to 15 days administrative detention. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). MAZ showcases potential at Vietnam Expo. eng.belta.by The Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) is participating in the Vietnam Expo 2025 currently underway in Hanoi. Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Anatoly Sivak attended the opening ceremony and also visited the exhibition of Belarusian manufacturers.
(2025-04-03). La debolezza transazionale fa pendere l'ago della bilancia. strategic-culture.su Un "riequilibrio" economico degli Stati Uniti sta arrivando. Putin ha ragione. L'ordine economico post-seconda guerra mondiale "è andato". | Segue nostro L'esito geopolitico del secondo dopoguerra ha determinato di fatto la struttura economica globale del dopoguerra. Entrambi sono ora in fase di profondo cambiamento. Cià≤ che rimane fermo, tuttavia, è la visione del mondo generale (occidentale) secondo cui tutto deve "cambiare" solo p…
(2025-04-03). Cross-faith solidarity rally for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Palestine campus activists, academics stand up to new McCarthyism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Palestine is the issue. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). High-fat diet increases risk of breast cancer metastasis. plenglish.com Scientists at Spain's National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) demonstrated in a study that high-fat eating habits activate mechanisms that facilitate the spread of cancer cells in animal models. | Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer and a greater propensity for the cancer to spread to other organs (metastasize). | The team discovered that obesity promotes the formation of the premetastatic niche in mice by increasing platelet activation, coagulation, and fibronectin in lung tissue. | The work was conducted in animal models of triple-negative breast cancer that develop lung meta…
(2025-04-03). Trump's Policy Causes Travel Drop. plenglish.com Havana, April 3 (Prensa Latina) The current policies of US President Donald Trump and his trade considerations are causing a drop in travel, according to information provided today by a Cuban analyst.
(2025-04-03). Claims of alleged U.S. aid in Afghanistan denied. plenglish.com Kabul, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) Afghanistan's interim Minister of Energy and Water, Latif Mansour, affirmed today that the United States has not provided any aid to his government, according to the local news agency Pajhwok.
(2025-04-03). Former Panamanian president's departure to Nicaragua on hold. plenglish.com Panama City, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) The second term of the safe conduct granted by the Government to former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014) for his departure to Nicaragua as an asylum seeker expires today at midnight, but remains on standby.
(2025-04-03). Security plan continues at Haiti's international airport. plenglish.com In order to evaluate what has been done so far, one of the members of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT), Leslie Voltaire led a working meeting in which aspects related to the gradual reopening of the airfield, which was closed last November, were discussed. | The security scheme was developed based on the recommendations of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). | This plan provides for 24-hour police control of a perimeter of more than two kilometers around the airport. | In November, Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier ordered the national security forces to regain control of the terminal and its s…
(2025-04-03). Panamá podría reclamar por imposición de EEUU de nuevos aranceles. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 3 abr (RHC) Tras el decreto del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de imponer un arancel del 10% a productos panameños, el Gobierno podría reclamar respeto al Tratado de Promoción Comercial (TPC), trascendió hoy.
(2025-04-03). Vicepresidente ruso rindió tributo a Fidel en Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 3 abr (RHC) Dimitri Chernishenko, vicepresidente del Gobierno de la Federación de Rusia, rindió tributo hoy en el cementerio patrimonial Santa Ifigenia, de esta ciudad, al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2025-04-03). Embajador de Cuba sostuvo encuentro con la Ministra de Salud de Angola. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abril (RHC) El Embajador de Cuba en Angola, Oscar León González, sostuvo un fructífero intercambio con la Ministra de Salud de la República de Angola, Sílvia Paula Valentim Lutucuta, sobre temas de interés común para ambas naciones.
(2025-04-03). Honduras destaca revitalización de Celac bajo su liderazgo. radiohc.cu Tegucigalpa, 3 abr (RHC) La presidenta Xiomara Castro elogió este jueves la revitalización de la Comunidad de Estados Latinoamericanos y Caribeños (Celac) bajo la presidencia pro tempore de Honduras de ese bloque integracionista, que se reunirá la próxima semana en Tegucigalpa.
(2025-04-03). Energía limpia será tema de prioridad en última jornada de FITL 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) La energía limpia será tema de prioridad hoy en la última jornada de la III Feria Internacional de Transporte y Logística (FITL 2025), que acogió en el recinto expositivo Pabexpo a más de 170 expositores de 16 países, desde el martes último.
(2025-04-03). Elogio de la locura. radiohc.cu Durante la polémica visita del vicepresidente, J.D. Vance, el pasado viernes en la base militar de EEUU de Pituffik en Groenlandia, este dejó claro que "su Gobierno, está muy interesado en la seguridad del àÅrtico", al tiempo que indicaba que Dinamarca no había hecho un buen trabajo con la gente de Groenlandia.
(2025-04-03). Festival Piña Colada, un vínculo con la historia. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, Cuba, 3 abr (RHC) El músico cubano y director de la agrupación Talismán, Arnaldo Rodríguez, considera que el Festival Piña Colada, creado por él, ya representa hoy un evento identitario no solo de esta ciudad, sino de toda Cuba.
(2025-04-03). Expo Aladi 2025 en Bolivia fortalecerá integración regional. radiohc.cu La Paz, 3 abr (RHC) La canciller Celinda Sosa aseguró este jueves que la Expo Aladi 2025 con sede en el departamento de Santa Cruz en el contexto del Bicentenario de Bolivia (6 de agosto), fortalecerá la integración económica regional.
(2025-04-03). Concierto solidario en Estados Unidos por Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) Grupos de solidaridad con Cuba en Estados Unidos realizarán un concierto benéfico que pretende reunir a más de cien artistas el próximo sábado 5 de abril, en una noche de canciones y poesías, con ofertas gastronómicas y acciones de participación.
(2025-04-03). Canciller denuncia a políticos anticubanos como principales responsables de la deportación masiva. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abril (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denunció hoy a través de su cuenta en X, a los políticos anticubanos, corruptos y chantajistas como responsables de la deportación masiva de cubanos.
(2025-04-03). Cuba felicita a Dilma Rousseff por reelección en Banco del Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envió felicitaciones hoy a través de su cuenta en X, a la exmandataria de Brasil, Dilma Rousseff, por su ratificación como presidenta del Nuevo Banco de Desarrollo (NBD), del grupo Brics.
(2025-04-03). Presidente de Cuba agradece apoyo y solidaridad de Namibia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, agradeció hoy a través de su cuenta en X a su homóloga de Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, por su invariable apoyo y permanente solidaridad con el pueblo y Gobierno del país caribeño.
(2025-04-03). Avalan inversiones para transporte y agua en capital cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) Más de 500 mil habitantes mejorarán el acceso al agua en esta capital, mientras el transporte público incorporará unos 70 ómnibus a corto plazo, confirmaron hoy reportes sobre inversiones en Cuba.
(2025-04-03). Ningún Estado puede fomentar el uso de medidas económicas coercitivas. radiohc.cu El Norte industrializado aumentó en los últimos años los actos de coerción para castigar, amenazar y hasta presionar a otros Estados por no someterse a patrones al uso o a dictados de esas potencias.
(2025-04-03). Feria del Transporte cierra sus puertas con la presencia de Díaz-Canel (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, asistió este jueves a la clausura de la III Feria Internacional del Transporte y Logística, FITL 2025, en el recinto ferial Pabexpo.
(2025-04-03). Desplome de la bolsa por aranceles de Trump. radiohc.cu Washington, 3 abr (RHC) La reacción a la emergencia económica declarada por el presidente Donald Trump con la imposición de masivos y radicales aranceles, fue el desplome este jueves de la bolsa poniendo patas arriba la política comercial de Estados Unidos.
(2025-04-03). Cuba trabaja por mantener bajos indicadores de salud materno-infantil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) Mantener bajas las tasas de mortalidad materno infantil en Cuba y alcanzar indicadores menores de siete para este 2025 constituye hoy un objetivo del sistema de salud de la nación caribeña.
(2025-04-03). Díaz-Canel visita centros económicos de la provincia Mayabeque (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abr (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, visitó este jueves centros económicos de la occidental provincia Mayabeque y exhortó a sus pobladores a seguir trabajando para salir adelante.
(2025-04-03). Oficina alemana de comercio se reune con empresarios del Oriente de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 3 abr (RHC) La oficina alemana de promoción de comercio y las inversiones en Cuba, se reunió hoy en esta ciudad, con empresarios privados del sector productivo en el Oriente del país, para evaluar la factibilidad de financiar sus emprendimientos.
(2025-04-03). Mes de Europa en Cuba en gran pantalla cultural. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 abril (RHC) La tercera edición del Mes de Europa en Cuba acontecerá del 9 de abril al 9 de mayo (día de Europa) tendrá al cine como hilo conductor y protagonista en un programa de más de 70 actividades.
(2025-04-03). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-04-03). RT editor-in-chief proposes response to unjust detentions abroad. defenddemocracy.press April 3, 2025 Margarita Simonyan says legal aid should be offered to those arrested for supporting Russia RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan has proposed an initiative to provide legal aid to people arrested abroad for supporting Russia and its values. Simonyan raised the idea at a roundtable in Moscow focused on fostering cultural ties between …
(2025-04-03). Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko sentenced to 22 additional months in prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Trump and tariffs. gilbertdoctorow.com You may wonder why in a website focused on Russia, I seem to stray here into an unrelated realm of domestic US economic policy. I ask your forbearance and assure readers that this will all come together in the last quarter of the essay. ***** Yesterday afternoon, Donald Trump delivered a lengthy, typically rambling and …
(2025-04-03). Belarus' ambassador holds meeting with governor of Russia's Astrakhan Oblast. eng.belta.by Ambassador of Belarus to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik met with Governor of Astrakhan Oblast, Russia Igor Babushkin. The parties discussed the full range of matters regarding trade and economic cooperation.
(2025-04-03). Belarus, Russia discuss cooperation in high-tech industries. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik met with President of Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Academician Gennady Krasnikov. The parties discussed the status of implementation of the strategy on scientific and technological development of the Union State of Belarus and Russia until 2035.
(2025-04-03). Belarus, Russia's Yaroslavl Oblast to step up mutual exchange trade. eng.belta.by According to the agreement, the parties intend to create favorable conditions for strengthening trade and economic ties between Belarusian and Yaroslavl economic entities, to increase the efficiency of their trade and procurement activities through the widest possible use of exchange instruments.
(2025-04-03). MTZ export to Russia's Penza Oblast up by 17% in January-February 2025. eng.belta.by In January-February 2025, Minsk Tractor Works (MTZ trademark) increased the export of its equipment to Penza Oblast of Russia by 17%, MTZ Director General Sergei Avramenko said.
(2025-04-03). CIS foreign ministers to meet in Almaty on 11 April. eng.belta.by The CIS ministers of foreign affairs are set to meet in Almaty on 11 April, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said at a briefing for the press.
(2025-04-03). A Diplomatic Pathway: U.S.-Russia Discussions on Ukraine. devdiscourse.com In a recent development, senior Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev has expressed optimism regarding a potential diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The statement comes amidst persistent differences between the United States and Russia.
(2025-04-03). Junta chief to leave quake-striken Myanmar for summit, aid groups clamour for access. geo.tv 
Myanmar's military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing attends a press conference following talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, March 4, 2025. — ReutersMyanmar's ostracised leader Min Aung Hlaing will leave his disaster-stricken country on Thursday for…
(2025-04-03). Demography, Investment and Development: Critical Questions Facing Russia's Far East and Arctic Regions. pressenza.com The Arctic is widely known as a strategic region. It is a unique geographical territory that connects Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden and the United States. Russia, for instance, consistently expresses a cross-cutting priority to ensure responsible governance for the sustainable development of the Arctic region. These several years, Russia has proposed numerous projects and initiatives, primarily aim at raising the region's environment for habitation, emphasizing its importance for international cooperation. | At the 6th Arctic Dialogue forum, held late March 2…
(2025-04-03). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Absurd Trade Policies Will Impoverish Americans and Harm the World. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-03). 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-03). Patrick Lawrence: American Freefall. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-03). It's Official: Ukraine Conflict Is British 'Proxy War'. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-03). About This Cavoli Statement … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-03). David Lynch, Trump, Mr. C … smoothiex12.blogspot.com and what is needed. Tariffs, bombing Iran, trade wars ⚪ your pick.
(2025-04-03). The non-empires strike back. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-03). Berlin transit BVG pay dispute: Verdi union submits to arbitration despite holding strike ballot, we need to prevent a sell-out! wsws.org The political significance of our contract battle is becoming ever clearer. Every effort is being made to prevent us from organising an all-out strike and enforcing our justified wage demands.
(2025-04-03). Sweeping court ruling ends transit strike in San Jose, California. wsws.org According to the absurd ruling, the no strike clause in the ATU contract not only prohibits striking during the term of the contract, which would be bad enough, but all potential strikes in the future.
(2025-04-03). Yemeni Armed Forces: US enemy staged more than 36 strikes in the last hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). Between an upsurge in mobilisation and a retreat in feminist strikes, how can we organise to win? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-03). Eid 2025 Moon Sighted in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Justice UAE, Religious Authorities and Moon Sighting Committees in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Morocco, Jordan and other Arab states in separate appeals issued Thursday called upon the local residents to sight the crescent, new moon, of the month of Shawwal 1446 AH today i.e. Saturday 29th of Ramadan 1446 AH corresponding to March 29, 2025.
(2025-04-03). Let's Be Politically Promiscuous. truthout.org "Our movements are pretty much just made of our relationships — whether we can move together, coordinate, collaborate, figure out disagreements [and] stay loyal to each other when the repression comes down," says Dean Spade. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Spade and host Kelly Hayes discuss the lessons of Spade's new book, Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up… |
(2025-04-03). Trump, Congress mount fraudulent charges of antisemitism to launch new attacks on student speech. wsws.org Confirming their collaboration with the Trump administration's fascistic attacks on free speech, several university administrations have announced they will fully cooperate with a right-wing congressional committee formed to attack student protesters.
(2025-04-03). New Zealand government stokes fascistic smear campaign against Green MP. wsws.org Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has given his support to an extreme right-wing campaign making lurid and baseless insinuations that Green MP Benjamin Doyle is a paedophile.
(2025-04-03). Wisconsin, Florida elections show rising opposition to Trump. wsws.org Within the political straitjacket of the US two-party system, the only alternatives to the fascist Republicans were right-wing, pro-corporate Democrats.
(2025-04-03). US sends stealth bombers and aircraft carrier to the Middle East in threat against Iran. wsws.org The Pentagon has sent six of its B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean—within striking distance of Iran—or 30 percent of the entire US stealth bomber fleet.
(2025-04-03). Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" escalate economic war against the world. wsws.org The tariff on a large range of countries is not determined by the tariffs they actually levy, but is calculated to include the effect of a range of internal measures, including taxes, subsidies and regulations, that the administration has determined are inimical to US interests.
(2025-04-03). The historic significance of Trump's fascist assault on science. wsws.org The initiation of mass firings of over 20,000 scientists and public health workers at the Department of Health and Human Services marks a historic turning point in the collapse of American democracy and the Trump administration's efforts to establish a fascist dictatorship in the United States.
(2025-04-03). Lula imposes silence on the anniversary of the 1964 military coup in Brazil. wsws.org To avoid friction with the Armed Forces, infested with fascist apologists for the dictatorship, the official policy of the Lula government was to ignore the date.
(2025-04-03). What the UAW's 2024 financial filing says about Fain's "union reform" wsws.org During a year in which workers saw their living standards devastated by inflation and thousands of UAW members lost their jobs, the army of UAW bureaucrats in the union's Detroit national headquarters had a prosperous 2024.
(2025-04-03). Zelensky and the 'war curtain'. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-03). Zelensky e a ´cortina de guerra ª. strategic-culture.su Desculpar Zelensky pelo funcionamento degradante do estado ucraniano, consiste em obscurecer o sofrimento daqueles que ele todos os dias condena à guerra. |
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(2025-04-03). 1st Korea-Kurdistan Region of Iraq Cultural Performance in Siheung City. pressenza.com 
On March 28, a Korean fan dance troupe featuring Kurdish students captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance that blended improvised traditional Korean music and customs with Kurdish popular dance and traditional attire. | This unique cultural exchange was part of the Siheung Campus Cultural and Arts Exhibition & Performance Program. The Korea & Iraqi Kurdistan International Exchange Performance took place in the lobby of the Convention Center in Siheung City, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. | This first special cultural exchange program, which was held from March 25 to April 2 between the Iraqi Kurdistan…
(2025-04-03). Meeting between General Haftar and President Macron. unitedworldint.com France wants a military base in Libya By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen On February 26, 2025, General Khalifa Haftar, the commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), which controls eastern Libya, held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. While the French Presidency kept this visit almost entirely out of the public …
(2025-04-03). Think Tank Wants Canada's Greenwashing Law Repealed. reactionary.international The bill says that companies found deliberately misleading the public with false environmental claims could be fined up to $10-million.
(2025-04-03). How Trump's Tariff Tizzy is burning down the house. strategic-culture.su Global Majority, rejoice! And step on the high-speed rail de-dollarization train. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Circus ring…
(2025-04-03). In Brazil, the pro-CIA Right has been more convincing than the pro-CIA Left. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-03). Liberals believe in nothing and remember even less. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-03). SCF will be blocked in the EU soon. This is how you can access it. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-03). Sierra Leone's counterterrorism bill called 'significant threat to press freedom'. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Journalists in Turkey arrested, beaten, deported amid government crackdown on opposition. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Georgia set to pass restrictive broadcast bills. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). SRUTI: Celebrating 40 Years of Support for Initiatives of Social Justice and Change in India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-03). Can Trump wait for a deal with Iran? responsiblestatecraft.org 
While Donald Trump has repeatedly
(2025-04-03). Artificial intelligence and university degrees. onlineopinion.com.au AI will probably force a 'back to the future' approach to university assessments as AI improves at writing essays.
(2025-04-03). Labor clueless on foreign affairs. onlineopinion.com.au Goodness knows why the Chinese government would want to put pressure on the Albanese government during an election campaign, but that's what they are doing.
(2025-04-03). What happens to EU's anti-war bloc without Marine Le Pen? responsiblestatecraft.org 
A political bombshell in France: the long-time leader of the right-wing National Rally party (Rassemblement National) Marine Le Pen has been
(2025-04-03). Saudi Arabia chooses sides in Sudan's civil war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-03). False, Barron's and Deutsche Welle, Climate Change Isn't Endangering Mongolian Herding. wattsupwiththat.com Media outlets like Barron's and DW should check the data and the historical context before asserting without proof that climate change is threatening Mongolian herders and the lifestyles and culture they have developed over the centuries, based on a few scientists unverified claims. Herding, like crop production, has always had to contend with the vagaries of weather. Mongolia's herders have seen many periods of climate change and have been undeterred in their herding pursuit, thriving despite sometimes dangerous weather events, which can decimate herds in the short-term.b…
(2025-04-03). President Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda Leaves Climate Juggernaut on Brink of Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com It has taken President Trump and his 'energy dominance' agenda less than 60 days to put the entire edifice of the climate juggernaut — over 30 years in the making — at risk of collapse.
(2025-04-03). Trump's Climate Policy Shift Could Save American Farmers from Disaster. wattsupwiththat.com Trump's withdrawal from international climate initiatives, including the U.N.'s Paris Climate Accords, marked a win for American farmers and taxpayers. His decision ended U.S. participation in costly and unrealistic mandates — such as the Net Zero agenda — that have strained global economies and fueled unrest among farmers and the broader public.
(2025-04-03). What makes middle school even worse? Climate anxiety. grist.org 
When the Marshall Fire swept through the grassy plains and foothills outside Boulder, Colorado, in late December 2021, it burned down more than 1,000 homes — and left many young people shaken. "It can just be pure anxiety — you're literally watching a fire march its way across, and it's really, really close," said David Thesenga, an 8th grade science teacher. Some of his students at Alexander Dawson School in the small town of Lafayette lost their homes to the fire. | As more students come to school traumatized by living through fires, floods, and other extreme weather, teachers are being asked to…
(2025-04-03). Chasm between liberal values and action exposed again. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-03). Delaware lawmakers scrap Legislative Hall expansion plan after state hit with $38 million in federal health care cuts. whyy.org
(2025-04-03). Want to help make Philly greener? This big spring tree planting is coming up. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Volunteers plan to plant over 900 trees in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs later this month as part of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's biannual tree planting. | They'll put saplings in the ground in Philadelphia neighborhoods including Nicetown, Point Breeze and Mount Airy — as well as nearby Abington and Gladwyne. | "Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the people…
(2025-04-03). Transcript of Press TV interview on Chinese military exercises. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader www.urmedium.net/c/presstv/133199 PressTV: 0: 00For more on that ,we're joined by independent international affairs analyst Gilbert Doctorow who's with us from Brussels. Mr. Doctorow, welcome to the program. First of all, how do you read into these recent drills carried out by Beijing, specifically given all the tensions that already exist in …
(2025-04-03). STEPHEN KOUKOULAS: Dutton dressed as lame. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-03). Tiger Woods' foundation opens learning lab at Cobbs Creek Golf Course offering classes in math, science and high tech skills. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The foundation of legendary golfer Tiger Woods has opened its TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia at Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus in West Philadelphia. | At the lab, students in the neighborhood will study math, science and other high-tech skills, such as robotics. It will serve students from first through 12th grades. | Woods announced the foundation's plans in an Instagram post on April 1, saying that the facility will combine "his passion for supporting youth through e…
(2025-04-03). Dr. Sharona Nazarian Becomes First Iranian American Woman Mayor of Beverly Hills. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Trump Triggers Tariff Torrent, Threatening Trade Turbulence. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Turkish Police Detain 11 Over Anti-Government Protests Following Imamoglu Detention. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-03). Make Australia democratic again. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-03). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-03). A deadly mosquito-borne illness rises as the US cuts all climate and health funding. grist.org 
Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, issued an
(2025-04-03). Police Across the Country Are on High Alert Over Tesla Protests. theintercept.com 
As protests against Elon Musk proliferated at Tesla dealerships, law enforcement analysts quietly warned of a threat from "violent opportunists" — and from the cars themselves. | In California, intelligence analysts said opportunists might exploit peaceful gatherings "to mask criminal intentions, including vandalism, arson, or other disruptive acts." In Nevada, analysts said that electric cars lit on fire posed a risk of toxic gases and self-sustaining "thermal runaway." | Documents released Thursday by a
(2025-04-03). DOGE's Pentagon Budget Cuts Don't Touch Elon Musk's SpaceX. theintercept.com 
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the bloated Pentagon budget is a thing of the past. He has welcomed the cost-cutting efforts of Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency on social media, while making a major show of canceling $580 million in Defense Department contracts and grants. | The "total cuts" to the Pentagon amount to "800 million in wasteful spending," Hegseth said. But these savings, which some experts doubt will even materialize, are trivial when it comes to the Defense Department's immense $850 billion budget. And there's one obvious contractor that hasn't faced a single c…
(2025-04-03). Google Is Helping the Trump Administration Deploy AI Along the Mexican Border. theintercept.com 
(2025-04-03). Is the U.S. Trading Hegemony for Short-Term Gains? thinktank.pk President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. trade policy, declaring the day as "Liberation Day" and introducing a series of tariffs aimed at various trading partners. This move has sparked extensive debate regarding its potential impact on the U.S. economy, international relations, and the nation's global standing. Will Tariffs Benefit the U.S. …
(2025-04-03). Belarus, Pakistan seek to intensify cooperation. eng.belta.by A meeting to discuss ways to step up Belarus-Pakistan cooperation was held at the Energy Ministry.
(2025-04-03). Belarus, Pakistan strengthen agricultural cooperation. eng.belta.by A working meeting was held between Belarusian Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister Vadim Shagoiko and representatives of a ministerial delegation from the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The parties confirmed the mutual interest in furthering the partnership.
(2025-04-03). Belarus to deliver tires to Vietnam. eng.belta.by The Belarusian tire producer Belshina will supply a large batch of its products to Vietnam, Belshina Director General Aleksandr Kovalev said on the air of the STV TV channel.
(2025-04-03). Belarus, Zambia discuss promising cooperation avenues. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus | to the Republic of Zimbabwe and the Republic of Zambia (non-resident) | Igor Marshalov has presented his credentials to President of the…
(2025-04-03). Grakun: Belarusian meat products are sold in over 100 countries. eng.belta.by Belarusian meat products are available in more than 100 countries | worldwide, Deputy Agriculture and Food Minister of Belarus Vladimir | Grakun said at the opening of the 9th International Forum Belarus' Meat…
(2025-04-03). Kartun: Chernobyl-affected areas are returning to sustainable development. eng.belta.by Chernobyl-affected regions are gradually returning to the path of | sustainable development and increasing their contribution to the | economy, First Deputy Economy Minister Andrei Kartun said.
(2025-04-03). Kazakhstan seen as one of promising markets for Belarus' meat products. eng.belta.by In 2024, the bilateral trade exceeded $1 billion, with Belarus' exports | being estimated at about $900 million, of which food supplies accounted | for around 30%.
(2025-04-03). Belarus' MFA condemns desecration of monuments to Soviet soldiers in Estonia. eng.belta.by Another inhumane act of desecration of the monuments to World War II soldiers-liberators has occurred in Estonia, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.
(2025-04-03). Belarus participates in SCO consultations in Moscow. eng.belta.by Moscow hosted another round of consultations to discuss international activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and regional security on 3 April. The Belarusian delegation was led by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lukashevich.
(2025-04-03). Lukashenko holds meeting to discuss national security. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko convened a meeting with the Security Council to discuss a report on the state of national security and measures to strengthen it on 3 April.
(2025-04-03). Lukashenko signs decree to establish Economic Court of Appeal. eng.belta.by On 3 April Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. | 141 to establish the Economic Court of Appeal, BelTA learned from the | press service of the Belarusian leader.
(2025-04-03). Opinion: US financiers want to bleed Trump dry, obstruct his policies. eng.belta.by The US financial establishment will try to bleed President Donald Trump | dry and prevent him from pursuing his policies, independent military | analyst Aleksandr Alesin said.
(2025-04-03). Opinion: West needs a short victorious war to resolve its domestic issues. eng.belta.by The West needs a short victorious war or at least its ghost to resolve | its domestic political problems, the independent military analyst | Aleksandr Alesin said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point]…
(2025-04-03). Volfovich: National security is viewed as stable. eng.belta.by The national security is viewed as stable, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told the media after the Security Council of Belarus considered the report on the state of national security and measures to strengthen it on 3 April.
(2025-04-03). Belarus 98th in FIFA rankings. eng.belta.by In March 2025 Belarus held two successful test matches. Carlos Alos' team whitewashed Tajikistan 5-0 in Dushanbe and blanked Azerbaijan 2-0 in Baku.
(2025-04-03). Belarus claim over 30 medals at Legends of Artistic Gymnastics tournament. eng.belta.by The competition program ended with the finals in separate junior events. Sofia Shtykhetskaya of Belarus won on uneven bars and floor exercise and became the absolute champion of the home tournament.
(2025-04-03). Portal to make registration of deeds easier. sanews.gov.za Portal to make registration of deeds easier | The launch of the Electronic Deeds Registration System (eDRS) is set to advance South Africa's land registration process through the use of technology that will enhance the delivery of deeds registration information to the general public and clients. | The system was launched by the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) through the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds. | The innovative system provides for the Chief Registrar of Deeds to develop, establish and maintain the electronic deeds registration system by using information and communications…
(2025-04-03). Car explosion rocks Amsterdam's Dam Square. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A 50-year-old Dutch man was arrested after a suspected intentional car explosion at Amsterdam's Dam Square on Thursday afternoon. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a primitive homemade device, left the driver engulfed in flames, but no other injuries were reported.Videos from the scene show the small red car pulling up near the National Monument in the crowded square before a blast erupted inside the vehicle's cabin. The driver, on fire, emerged from the car and collapsed on the cobblestone ground. Police officers were seen ordering him to stay down while one retrieved a fire extinguisher t…
(2025-04-03). Elon Musk shuts down reports about leaving DOGE. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Recent reports indicated that Elon Musk is already leaving his position at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but it was all proven false when the Tesla CEO himself took to X and shut down the claims in question. Musk took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "Yeah, fake news" in response to another post shared on the social media platform claiming that he "will be stepping back in the coming weeks from his current role." Elon Musk shuts down reports about leaving DOGE: Yeah, fake news
(2025-04-03). Football player Austin Metcalf stabbed in heart in Texas. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Austin Metcalf, a high school football player, was stabbed in his heart leading to his death during a track and field championship meeting on April 2 in Frisco, Texas, local media reported.According to American police and family members, Austin Metcalf, 17, was stabbed after a seating dispute.Metcalf is a junior at Memorial High School in Frisco ISD. He was stabbed to death by Karmelo Anthony, also 17, during the UIL District 11-5A championship meet at Kuykendall Stadium.Karmelo Anthony, 17, has been charged with murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf, 17 | The attack happened at a high school…
(2025-04-03). Trump administration deports gay makeup artist over 'gang member' tattoo. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Trump Administration recently sparked outrage after deporting a gay makeup artist from Venezuela named Andry José Hernández Romero after falsely accusing him of having "crown" tattoos, a symbol linked to gang members. According to The Daily Mail, after getting deported, the 31-year-old was sent to a "hellhole" prison located in El Salvador by the US administration. He was detained at the Mexico-US border after seeking asylum in the country due to his sexual orientation by requesting a pre-arranged hearing in San Diego, California. Agents arrested Andry after noticing two tattoos on his wrists that…
(2025-04-03). Trump imposes tariffs on penguins! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a funny move, social media users mocked US President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on "penguins".A group of uninhabited volcanic islands near Antarctica which are also filled with ice penguins, have been also a target to Donald Trump's tariffs.The US president imposed a 10 percent tariff on goods to Heard Island and McDonald Islands.ÿ™ÿ±ÿߟÖÿ® ŸäŸÅÿ±ÿ∂ ÿ±ÿ≥ŸàŸÖ ÿ¨ŸÖÿ±ŸÉŸäÿ© ÿπŸÑ…
(2025-04-03). Bangladesh: The Guardian of The Bay of Bengal! pressenza.com The hostile Indian "Godi Media" is once again rolling up their sleeves after Nobel laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus said that, "We Are The Only Guardian Of Ocean…" | Hours before Prof Yunus arrived in Dhaka (before taking oath of public office as Chief Adviser of an Interim Government), he spoke to India's popular 24/7 news channel NDTV. He said that "if Bangladesh becomes unstable, it will affect [neighboring] West Bengal, Myanmar, and the entire North East India." | Such a statement by Yunus did raise eyebrows of Delhi-wallas but they did not officially react. Once again, when he mentioned that the North East Ind…
(2025-04-03). Eid 2025 Moon Announcement in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: Live Updates. ummid.com The Moon (Hilal) Sighting Committees and religious authorities in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the United Kingdom (UK) have issued appeals to Muslims in the respective countries to sight the crescent, Eid Moon or Eid Chand, Sunday 29th Ramadan 1446 AH corresponding to March 30, 2025.
(2025-04-03). Global Trade Tensions Soar as U.S. Imposes Sweeping Tariffs. devdiscourse.com In a bold move, President Donald Trump has heightened global trade tensions by announcing sweeping tariffs on imports, aiming to strengthen U.S. bargaining power in international negotiations. This decision has sent shockwaves through global markets and spurred reactions from key trading partners.
(2025-04-03). Fire Scare Aboard United Airlines Flight Ends Safely. devdiscourse.com Federal authorities are stepping in after a frightening incident aboard a United Airlines flight. On a Thursday afternoon, a Boeing 737 traveling from Florida to Newark reported a fire in the cabin.
(2025-04-03). Trump's Market Shock: A Strategic Move Amid Tariff Turmoil. devdiscourse.com In the wake of President Donald Trump's tariff announcement, the global markets trembled with a sharp decline in stock values. Despite this, Trump conveyed optimism, asserting the potential for the U.S. economy to recover and prosper.
(2025-04-03). Trump's Auto Tariffs Hit Hard: Stellantis' Massive Layoffs. devdiscourse.com In response to new tariffs announced by the U.S. government, Stellantis NV has temporarily laid off 900 workers across five American facilities. The tariffs, which include a steep 25% duty on auto imports, have severely impacted the global automotive industry.
(2025-04-03). Turbulent Debate as Waqf (Amendment) Bill Passes in Parliament Amidst Controversy. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic session, India's Parliament approved the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, amidst fierce opposition protests and allegations of anti-Muslim bias.
(2025-04-03). Yemeni Armed Forces downed US MQ-9 reaper while conducting hostile mission over Hodeida Governorate: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). Trump Declares 'Liberation Day' as He Imposes Sweeping Tariffs Worldwide. english.almanar.com.lb In a move that risks igniting a global trade war, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled sweeping tariffs, branding the decision as "Liberation Day" for American industry. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, Trump claimed the United States had been "looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and …
(2025-04-03). Yemeni Armed Forces: We will continue to target all US warships and any source of threat in the declared area of operations. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-03). Trump imposes 29% tariff on Pakistan, signs reciprocal tariff executive order. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-03). US business leaders express alarm over Trump's new tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US business leaders have raised concerns over President Donald Trump's latest tariff plan,…
(2025-04-03). Trump uses power against foes unlike any other modern US president. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about tariff increases, flanked by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. — ReutersIn just 10 weeks in office, United States President Donald Trump has…
(2025-04-03). How world leaders reacted to Trump's tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order on tariffs, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. — ReutersUS President Donald Trump said he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the United States and higher duties on some of…
(2025-04-03). Australia continues to deny existence of Wunna Nyiyaparli, despite UN order. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Confirmed: AUKUS aims to turn Australia into giant US base. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Justice not Jails says keeping children in police cells is 'unacceptable'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Labor's election budget fails on cost-of-living, housing and climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Momentum builds against NT govt's mandatory sentencing regime. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). New report says even middle-income earners struggle with rents. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). NSW doctors challenge Labor's bid to halt campaign for fair wages, conditions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). NT Chief Minister under fire from ICAC, environment groups, supporters of voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). NT MLA misleads parliament about support for mandatory sentencing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). Green Left Show Cut military spending, dump AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-03). How Tell Mama funding row could impact UK hate crime reporting. newarab.com 
In mid-March, UK publication The Guardian
(2025-04-03). Sudan women medics risk all for patients on Khartoum front line. newarab.com 
When fighting first gripped the Sudanese capital in April 2023, quickly overwhelming Khartoum's hospitals, Dr Safaa Ali faced an impossible choice: her family or her patients. | She said she stayed up all night before deciding not to follow her husband to Egypt with her four children. | "I was torn. I could either be with my children, or I could stay and do my duty," she began. She has not seen her family since. | Nearly two years into the war between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, she is one of the last remaining obstetricians in the capital, risking her life to give Sudanese wome…
(2025-04-03). The Yemeni diaspora creatives challenging politics through art. newarab.com 
A keffiyeh hung effortlessly over one shoulder, while a jambiya — its curved blade a symbol of Yemeni pride — rested casually over a tracksuit. Another model, wearing a deep blue madhalla, a traditional hat worn by goat herders in the desert, brought rural elegance to urban hip-hop vibes. | The atmosphere felt like a family gathering in
(2025-04-03). Algeria: Writer Boualem Sansal appeals against jail term. newarab.com 
Sansal, whose case has been at the heart of a diplomatic storm with France, is known for his criticism of Algerian authorities. | "Boualem Sansal and the prosecutor's office appealed the day before Eid al-Fit…
(2025-04-03). Sudan: RSF down military plane in northern Darfur. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary The RSF published a video that they said showed the plane wreckage. Reuters could not immediately verify the images. | Sudanese army officials were not immediately available for comment. The RSF has claimed to have downed planes used by the army previously, including…
(2025-04-03). Sudanese refugees in Egypt at risk after drop in UNHCR funding. newarab.com 
The programmes suspended by the agency are essential, opening the door for serious effects on thousands of refugees in this economically-struggling country, who expect to be left without access to medical treatment, child protection…
(2025-04-03). Tufts University calls for release of detained Turkish student. newarab.com 
In a legal declaration signed by the Massachusetts university's president Sunil Kumar, Tufts demands that the 30-year…
(2025-04-03). Turkey detains 11 after protests calling for economic boycott. newarab.com 
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the calls, accusing the suspects of inciting "hatred and discrimination", Anadolu said, adding that authorities were seeking five additional suspects. | T…
(2025-04-03). US tech firms, investors vie for TikTok as sale deadline nears. newarab.com 
As the weekend deadline for US officials have rai…
(2025-04-03). World leaders condemn Trump's tariffs, some pledge retaliation. newarab.com 
Countries across the world, including some of America's closest allies, condemned
(2025-04-03). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-04-03). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-04-03). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-04-03). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-04-03). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-03). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-04-03). All set for Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025 in Madinah. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia is all set to host the 2nd edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF 2025) at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah later this month.
(2025-04-03). What does U.S. collapse mean for future of the world. ummid.com Like the former Soviet Union in its last throes, the U.S. is now a nation at war with itself — plagued by extreme wealth concentration, stagnant wages, and corporate monopolies.
(2025-04-03). GUJCET 2025 Answer Key Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released GUJCET 2025 Answer Key on its official website gujcet.gseb.org.
(2025-04-03). OpenAI to go Open Source. ummid.com Facing stiff competition from rivals, ChatGPT owner OpenAI Monday announced it is planning to release an open-weight artificial intelligence model in the next few months.
(2025-04-03). DeepSeek major update released via Hugging Face. ummid.com A latest version of the Chinese Artificial Intelligence startup DeepSeek, DeepSeek-V3-0324, has quietly been released via Hugging Face two days ago.
(2025-04-03). 'Had it been from…': Activists on threats to Shimla School over Eid event. ummid.com Flagging the Hindutva threats to a Shimla School which was forced to withdraw an Eid event, activists have warned the popular tourist centre is becoming a hub of 'anti-Islam and anti-Muslim activities'
(2025-04-03). Girls outshine boys in AMU Class 10 Board Exam 2025. ummid.com Girls have outshined boys, securing top positions in the Merit List of the Aligarh Muslim University's Board Examination of Secondary School Certificate (Part-II) Class X, 2025 result of which was declared Wednesday.
(2025-04-03). KV Balvatika Admission 2025 Draw of Lots Today. ummid.com The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is set to release on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List 2025 Balvatika-1 & 3 today i.e. Friday March 28, 2025.
(2025-04-03). Bihar Class 10 Result 2025 Announced: Live Updates. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) has announced the result of Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2025 on its official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
(2025-04-03). Over 4 mn offer Taraweeh in Makkah Grand Mosque on Ramadan 29. ummid.com The Grand Mosque in Makkah registered an extraordinary influx of worshippers and Umrah performers on the 29th Night of Ramadan (Friday, March 28, 2025), coinciding with the completion of the Quran recitation.
(2025-04-03). 'EcoTank ET-2980': Epson unpacks 7th generation cartridge-free printer. ummid.com Epson America launched its 7th generation of EcoTank cartridge-free models with the new EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer.
(2025-04-03). 'L2: Empuraan' burns box office rubber, but BJP, RSS upset. ummid.com L2: Empuraan Review: Three days into the launch, Mohanlal starrer 'L2: Empuraan' has minced more than 100 crore rupees gross worldwide, making it the fastest film in the history of Mollywood – the Malayalam film industry, to cross the magic mark.
(2025-04-03). OpenAI reports outage after allowing 'restricted image' generation. ummid.com ChatGpt owner, OpenAI, confirmed its services were disrupted due to overwhelming user requests after it allowed image generation, , popularly known as Ghibli style images, earlier restricted by the leading AI app.
(2025-04-03). Over 122mn Muslims visited Makkah, Madinah during Ramadan. ummid.com As many as 122,286,712 worshippers were received at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque, Masjid Nabawi, in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan.
(2025-04-03). These Samsung Galaxy phones with 'Awesome Intelligence' globally available. ummid.com Samsung Electronics has announced the global availability of Galaxy A series phones featuring Awesome Intelligence — a comprehensive and intuitive mobile AI experience.
(2025-04-03). Meaning of Eid for Muslims. ummid.com Eid means that we remember Allah, engage in His Tasbih (glorification) and Tahmeed (praise) and express gratitude for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us.
(2025-04-03). Video: Hindus shower petals on Muslims offering Eid prayers in Jaipur. ummid.com In a rare incident of communal harmony seen in…
(2025-04-03). Mixed news for Arsenal one week away from Real Madrid clash. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | There was good and bad news for Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta just a week away from his side's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg at home to Real Madrid. The good news was the return of England winger Bukayo Saka after suffering a hamstring injury in December last year. The …
(2025-04-03). Sexual Violence in the Urban Informal Sector: Are existing laws failing women? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Benson Muhindo | When we talk about sexual violence in the workplace, what's the first thing that comes to mind? A boss assaulting their employee? A colleague harassing a fellow worker? But have you ever thought about the harassment that market vendors, street hawkers, female conductors, and other women in the informal sector …
(2025-04-03). AIDS commission alarmed by high HIV prevalence rate in Bunyoro. independent.co.ug 
According to Uganda AIDS Commission statistics, Hoima City has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the region at 9.6%, followed by Masindi District at 6.1%. Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has raised serious concern over the rising HIV prevalence rate in the Bunyoro sub-region, attributing the surge to an influx …
(2025-04-03). Ugandan SMEs get shs1.8Bn financing boost. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | SHONA Capital, a Ugandan small and medium support investment firm, has secured 1.84 Billion Shillings to support SMEs with high potential to grow and flourish. The money was mobilised under a partnership with Cornerstone Asset Managers, from high-net-worth individuals with the idea to support high-growth Small and Medium Enterprises …
(2025-04-03). Uganda's Museveni in South Sudan. independent.co.ug 
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that's facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar. In the past week, Raila Odinga has been sent to Juba by EAC head President William Ruto of Kenya, …
(2025-04-03). UWONET calls for gender sensitivity in electoral process. independent.co.ug 
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Women Network- UWONET has raised the need for gender sensitivity during electoral processes to ignite increased women's participation in elective politics. During their ongoing clinics geared towards ensuring women's participation in elective politics within the Busoga sub-region, UWONET argues that balancing up civic spaces will steer women's participation as …
(2025-04-03). CLIMATE: aBi Development sets ambitious targets for Uganda's agricultural sector by 2028. independent.co.ug 
aBi Development aims to reach 2 million farmers with enhanced inputs and services, double the productivity and income of 500,000 smallholder farmers, and strengthen agribusiness market linkages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development has unveiled an ambitious strategic framework aimed at fostering climate-resilient, green, and inclusive agro-industrial growth in Uganda by 2028. The organization's …
(2025-04-03). Liverpool wins derby to retain 12-point lead in Premier League. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Diogo Jota scored a 57th-minute goal to see Liverpool win the Merseyside derby 1-0 against Everton and retain a 12-point lead in the Premier League on Wednesday. Jota's goal after Luis Diaz's back-heel was enough to beat a well-organized defense and leave Arne Slot's side needing just 13 points from …
(2025-04-03). Museveni commits to fight money laundering. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni's message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) Task force …
(2025-04-03). POA GOLF: Mutebi Deco, Kamulindwa take control with three-under 68s at Entebbe. independent.co.ug 
The professionals are competing for a kitty of Shs20m in the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series. Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | With the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series taking place at the par-71 Entebbe Golf Club, it was always going to be unlikely …
(2025-04-03). Uganda launches massive malaria vaccination for 1.1 million children. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in northern Uganda. The campaign aims …
(2025-04-03). Inflatable Decoys Paired With Faked Radio Signals Used To Bait Artillery In Recent Army Exercise. twz.com 
New electronic warfare capabilities are a critical part of the Army's modernization plans, but the service still has much work to do.
(2025-04-03). Submarine Surveillance System That's Rapidly Deployable, Unpredictable Unveiled By Anduril. twz.com 
(2025-04-03). First OA-1K Skyraider II Handed Over To Air Force Special Operations Command. twz.com 
It took the USAF decades to field a light attack aircraft and many are questioning its relevance in a new age of 'great power competition.'
(2025-04-03). JAS 39 Gripen E/F Chosen As Colombia's Next Fighter. twz.com 
(2025-04-03). Is The U.S. About To Go To War With Iran. twz.com 
In my line of work, I get asked a lot of questions. Sometimes they are on pretty heavy topics and other times they are on things that are downright bizarre. More often than not, they are driven by the news cycle. Over the last week, the one question I am suddenly getting all the time is if the United States is really preparing to go to war with Iran, and if so, why now? | This type of inquiry isn't uncommon during times of great international tension, but this one is different. The situation seems more nebulous, and the idea that a U.S. attack on Iran could soon occur feels out of the blue for many, especially…
(2025-04-03). Rise And Avenge The X-32 With This F-47 Inspired T-Shirt. twz.com 
(2025-04-03). For an intransigent opposition to the rearmament of capitalist Europe. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-03). Bernie Sanders' rallies tens of thousands as unions prepare national protest. internationalviewpoint.org With President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continuing to move fast and furious against the American people's social welfare systems and the unions, the resistance to Trump is growing in different forms and taking to the streets around the country. | – | / |
(2025-04-03). Thousands protest canalisation of the Indus and coporate farming. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-03). Feminist group Bilkis addresses Brussels Conference. internationalviewpoint.org Ivanna Vynna, a member of the Ukrainian feminist group Bilkis, took part on 27 March 2025 in the workshop on feminist struggles in Ukraine at the Brussels conference organised by the European Solidarity Network with Ukraine. The text of her speech is published below. | – | / |
(2025-04-03). Le Pen convicted, the fight against the far right continues! internationalviewpoint.org In the so-called case of "the parliamentary assistants to the European Parliament", Marine Le Pen was sentenced on Monday 31 March to four years in prison, two of which were suspended, a fine of €200,000 and was banned from running for office for five years. Thus, taking into account the usual judicial delays before the holding of an appeal and the effect of political destabilization, her candidacy for the presidential election in 2027 is very much in doubt, especially if the election is called early. | – | /…
(2025-04-03). Ukraine: The left's dilemma amid a crumbling world order: Prepare to fight or let others determine the outcome? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-03). Trump Lets "Good" Banks Hide Their Bad Fees. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-04-03). How Trump tariffs are affecting allies, frenemies, adversaries. responsiblestatecraft.org 
At 4 p.m. on Wednesday — "Liberation Day" — President Trump announced the details of his "reciprocal tariff" strategy. He began with a speech that described persistent trade deficits over the last few decades as a sign that other countries were taking advantage of America through tariffs, non-tariff barriers, and currency manipulation. | In an echo of the themes that powered his victory in 2016, he blamed these practices for the deindustrialization of the American heartland and the loss of manufacturing capacity in sectors critical for national security and technological advancement. | The preside…
(2025-04-03). Temple student's visa revoked at discretion of U.S. secretary of state, university says. whyy.org This story originally appeared on In a message to the campus, "The allegations supporting the revocation are unknown at this time," said President John Fry in the letter, adding that the student has chosen to return home. | "No other Temple student's records have been adjusted, and…
(2025-04-03). In Azerbaijan, the statutory rape of a minor sparks an outcry. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-03). Florida Republicans Seek To Gut Wildly Popular Minimum Wage Law. levernews.com The Florida legislature is rapidly advancing a suite of bills allowing employers to underpay subminimum-wage workers — including children. One measure
(2025-04-03). Sports Gambling Is California's New Gold Rush. levernews.com 
(2025-04-03). 17 Mexican journalists smeared by Facebook page allegedly run by gang members. cpj.org Mexico City, April 3, 2025—Mexican authorities should immediately take steps to protect 17 reporters named by a Facebook page allegedly run by a criminal gang in the state of Chiapas and hold those responsible to account, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday. On Friday, March 28, the Facebook page "Noticias Chiapas al ROJO" published the…
(2025-04-03). CPJ supports legal efforts to protect RFE/RL, VOA after Trump executive order. cpj.org
(2025-04-03). CPJ, partners urge Congress to protect USAGM-affiliated journalists from deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-03). Carbon Dioxide is Good for the Planet. dailysceptic.org Why is carbon dioxide demonised, asks Chartered Meteorologist Andrew Sibley. Sure, it has some warming properties, but it's also plant food that's greening the Earth. Besides, why should we fear a warmer world?
(2025-04-03). Recent European Flooding "Unexceptional" , According to New Science Findings. dailysceptic.org Recent European flooding is "unexceptional" from a historical point of view, a new scientific paper has found. Records show that flooding was far greater in the past, before human CO2 emissions rose, the authors conclude.
(2025-04-03). Rich Should Fly Less so Poor Families Can Still Take Summer Holidays, Says Climate Change Committee Head. dailysceptic.org Richer people should be made to fly less so poorer families can holiday without worsening Britain's carbon footprint, Emma Pinchbeck, the Chief Executive of the Climate Change Committee, has said.
(2025-04-03). From Jimmy Lai to Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Families of Brits Detained Abroad Demand New Strategy Over 'Hostage Diplomacy'. bylinetimes.com 
A new campaign from Amnesty International outlines the "many failings" from successive UK governments in securing the release of arbitrarily detained prisoners. | Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai waited three years for the UK Government to publicly call for his release while being kept in solitary confinement with no access to light (he remains imprisoned by the Chinese state). | British-Iranian labour activist Mehran Raoof had to wait for four and a half years whilst suffering health problems in jail. | And Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe saw then-PM Boris Johnson incorrectly claim she was teaching journalism at t…
(2025-04-03). ´Al imperialismo no se le puede confiar ni tantito así ª. strategic-culture.su Esta emblemática frase del Che Guevara mantiene su plena vigencia incluso seis décadas después. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Esta emblemát…