(2026-04-05). Israel Is Implementing Its Gaza Strategy In Lebanon. popularresistance.org While the US-Israeli war on Iran and its economic repercussions on the global economy continues to be at the center of global media attention, Israel is in the process of re-drawing the map of the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon. If successful, Israel's plans could have regional and global repercussions. And yet, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon has barely made a blip on the Western media's radar. | Last week, Israel's defense minister, Israel Katz, said that Israeli forces will not leave the south of Lebanon after the end of the current war. Katz's statements are in line with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin…
(2026-04-05). The US and Israel Are Making Gaza-Style War The New Normal. scheerpost.com Branko Marcetic Jacobin ne of the most appalling aspects of the Gaza genocide — besides its near-unprecedented slaughter of children and other innocents and its near-obliteration from existence of an entire society, unpparalleled in the modern era — is that officials in both the United States and Israel were overtly hoping to make it the new, horrifying …
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-05). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-05). April Fools' Day has come and gone, but Labour seems determined to keep the joke running. thecanary.co 
April Fools' Day has passed. Yet here we are in 2026, with a Labour government that campaigned on hope and renewal, reduced to celebrating a measly £117 energy bill cut like it's the second coming — while warning us things might get worse again in just three months because of the Epstein war on the […] | By
(2026-04-05). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-05). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-05). Iran says 'brotherly' Iraq's ships can use Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. | "Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
(2026-04-05). Escalation in the Strait: US and Iran Tensions at Boiling Point. devdiscourse.com Amid rising tensions, US President Donald Trump has heightened threats towards Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Monday. Trump's ultimatum involved threats to target Iran's critical infrastructure if unmet, causing global unrest over trade routes and energy supplies.
(2026-04-05). Iran Turns Hormuz Into A Toll Gate Challenging Petrodollar. popularresistance.org Iran has taken its control over the Strait of Hormuz to the next level, effectively moving toward a "toll booth" system on one of the world's most critical energy routes. According to Reuters, Iranian officials and lawmakers are actively considering imposing transit fees on ships passing through the strait, with proposals to charge countries for the movement of oil, gas, and even food supplies in Chinese Yuan. Bloomberg has further reported that vessels are increasingly being required to follow Iranian-coordinated routes and protocols, signaling a shift from free navigation to controlled passage.
(2026-04-05). OPEC+ Production Plans Shadowed by Hormuz Closure. devdiscourse.com Eight countries in the OPEC+ oil cartel, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, have committed to increasing oil production by 206,000 barrels per day in May amid global market instability. This decision comes despite the significant challenge posed by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to ongoing conflict in the region.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Ukraine's Zelensky fears Iran war may lead to less support to fight Russia's invasion. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air-defence missiles. | Ukraine desperately needed more US-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages, Zelensky said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Saturday in Istanbul.
(2026-04-05). The US War on Iran is a US War on Multipolarism. OrinocoTribune.com By Brian Berletic — April 3, 2026 | The US has not only threatened the existence of Iran as a nation-state as well as the security of the entire Middle East, but the death and destruction it has caused has already begun to radiate out across the world in terms of disrupted or destroyed energy exports and rapidly unraveling economic stability. | The US — being energy independent itself — has forced much of the world into an American energy monopoly, having placed sanctions on Russian energy exports and now either seizing, disrupting, or destroying all other potential competitors. | This includes a…
(2026-04-05). A brief history of the Israeli nuclear program, the open secret at the heart of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's nuclear weapons program was secretly developed with financial and diplomatic support from the West. Its nuclear arsenal, estimated at over 90 warheads, remains a leading driver of conflict across the region.
(2026-04-05). Iran Is Winning The War With The United States. popularresistance.org More than a month has passed since the United States and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28. | It is now clear that Iran is winning this war. | The Donald Trump administration has failed to carry out regime change or state collapse. The Iranian government has proven to be resilient. | Tehran has used asymmetric tactics to defend itself, targeting the weak points of the US empire and exacting a heavy price on its military, economy, and allies. | In fact, Iran has successfully destroyed the US military bases in West Asia, forcing many American troops out of the region. The Pentagon is p…
(2026-04-05). Israeli Police Violently Suppress Our Growing Anti-War Protests. popularresistance.org For the past month, I have been gathering with fellow Israeli radical left activists in Tel Aviv's Habima Square to protest the war with Iran. What began as a demonstration of barely 20 people has steadily grown: By this past Saturday, there were over 1,000 demonstrators, joined by parts of the more centrist anti-government protest movement, with parallel rallies held in dozens of locations across the country. | This expansion of our anti-war protests appears to have unsettled the Israel Police, which has responded with disproportionate and indiscriminate force.
(2026-04-05). Sky slammed for saying downed pilot adds 'human element' to Iran war. thecanary.co 
If you've followed the US and Israel's war on Iran, you know that many human beings have died as a result of this latest act of imperial barbarism. If you're an employee at Sky News, however, you may not have realised there was a 'human element' until a US pilot was shot out of the […] | By
(2026-04-05). Chris Hedges Report: Will There Be A Ground Invasion Of Iran? popularresistance.org More than one month into the American-Israeli war on Iran, the US military has expended a significant amount of its arsenal and many billions of dollars without making any progress in meeting its illusory and often-changing objectives. As the White House and Pentagon, and the markets, panic, the United States has begun deploying troops and resources to the region in preparation for a possible ground assault. This raises significant questions about what type of campaign the US is capable of waging and whether, as analysts are saying, fighting the Iranian military on its own terrain would be a bloodbath for US troo…
(2026-04-05). Martin Act to the rescue: Insider trading on Trump reversals in the legal crosshairs. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Currently unknown investors netted tens of millions of dollars in profit | by placing huge in the oil futures markets just 15 minutes before President Donald | Trump announced he was extending the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy | infrastructure by five days to allow for then turned into an additional 10 days—which meant little since U.S. and | Israeli bombing sim…
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For The Million People Displaced By War In Lebanon. scheerpost.com Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel's escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. Mehk Chakraborty for Waging Nonviolence Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel …
(2026-04-05). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-05). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-05). Surging Gas Prices Oil Wars of US-Israel, Iran, Kuwait. juancole.com
(2026-04-05). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. truthout.org The first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the February 28 bombing of Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, President Trump claimed that the attack "was done by Iran." In spreading this blatant misinformation, Trump was not in fact… |
(2026-04-05). Western media accuses Iran of 'escalation,' taking 'hostages' for potentially capturing POW bombing their country. therealnews.com 
The term "hostage" is broadly understood to be the illegitimate capture of a civilian in order to extract concessions from a government or military actor. A "prisoner of war" is broadly understood to be a combatant captured by an adversary in the course of a battle. The former conveys innocence on the part of the captured and illegitimacy, terrorism and criminality on the part of the capturer. The latter conveys a lawful and reasonable response to being attacked by another military actor. Thus, how and why our media is framing Iran's response to the unprovoked attack by the US is of tremendous importance: any…
(2026-04-05). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-05). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-05). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. scheerpost.com Wealth tax proposals from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show a growing appetite to rein in the rich. Chuck Collins for Inequality.org How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, …
(2026-04-05). Jacob Between Judaism and Islam: Are Jews Deceivers? muslimskeptic.com Jacob/Ya'qub (peace be upon him) occupies a central and enduring place in both Judaism and Islam, though the theological framing of his significance differs across the two traditions. In Judaism, Jacob's importance is inseparable from his transformation into Israel (Yisrael), the name bestowed upon him after he supposedly "wrestled" with "the divine being" in Genesis …
(2026-04-05). Diesel too dear? Give the vintage tractor a run. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance. truthout.org As federal agents and their state and local supporters began terrorizing communities on Jan. 20, 2025 with renewed vigor granted them by the Trump administration, something happened that may have surprised some observers: Clergy showed up. Not just with humanitarian work like food pantry boxes or grief counseling, but with their bodies, their preaching, their prayers, their public presence and… |
(2026-04-05). Ukraine and Syria Forge Path to Enhanced Security Collaboration. devdiscourse.com Ukraine and Syria have reached a significant agreement to enhance their security cooperation, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's recent remarks. The Ukrainian leader, who is currently touring Middle Eastern countries, met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss mutual growth in military expertise.
(2026-04-05). Farage uses Christ's resurrection as an excuse to moan. thecanary.co 
In the UK, Christmas has become an excuse for right-wingers to complain about supermarkets' labelling policies. Now, Farage is looking to branch out into a bit of Easter-themed moaning: üö® WATCH: Nigel Farage's Easter Message pic.twitter.com/CNn584Es1l — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) April 5, 2026 The problem is Farage barely seems to know what he's upset about. […] | By
(2026-04-05). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-05). Another Reform candidate has praised Enoch Powell. thecanary.co 
On 4 April, we reported that a Reform UK candidate was exposed for posting positively about Enoch Powell. That candidate was Brett Muscroft, and we've since learned he isn't the only Powell fanboy that Reform are set to run in the upcoming local elections: Next we have Arnold Tabor, candidate for South Elmsall and South […] | By
(2026-04-05). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-05). Friday 6/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-05). An Easter Sunday essay recognizing the intervention of Satan in our times. gilbertdoctorow.com The personality defects of Donald J. Trump have been the subject of amateur psychology in mass media since his first presidential electoral campaign in 2016. The trait that has been most discussed was and is narcissism. Google's AI Search has the following to say about this issue: Quote Numerous mental health professionals and critics have …
(2026-04-05). Sunday Taquitos Donald Trump's Egg Hunt. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2026-04-05). Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time. sanews.gov.za Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time | By Sihle Manda | In the villages and busy taxi ranks of Rustenburg, North West, blue LPG cylinders are becoming unlikely symbols of dignity and safety. | At the centre of this quiet energy shift is Refilwe Sebothoma, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hakem Energies, a self-funded enterprise determined to tackle energy poverty while building opportunity from the ground up. | "I am very passionate about entrepreneurship because I believe it is a powerful tool that can help me empower people. Throughout the years, we have done a lot of things in different industries."
(2026-04-05). Nikola Vasilj Shines as St. Pauli Struggles against Relegation. devdiscourse.com Nikola Vasilj showcased exceptional goalkeeping skills in St. Pauli's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Sunday.
(2026-04-05). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-05). Breaking the Fifth-Game Curse: Mexico's World Cup Hopes on Home Soil. devdiscourse.com Former Mexican international soccer player Leonardo Cuellar is optimistic about Mexico's prospects in the upcoming World Cup, which will be held on home soil for the third time. Cuellar believes that this could be the year Mexico breaks through its long-standing challenge of advancing past the tournament's round of 16, a hurdle known as the 'fifth-game curse.'
(2026-04-05). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-05). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-05). Harlem, The Black Panthers, And The Return Of 'Power To The People'. popularresistance.org The echoes of 1960s Harlem—free breakfasts, Black Panther patrols, school protests and strikes—returned as I watched modern Black Panthers confront ICE outside Philadelphia City Hall. A late-January 2026 documentary from Radio-Canada followed their patrols and confrontations with officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report brought back memories of the movement's heyday in the 1960s, when I was an honorary member. | The history of the Black Panthers is deeply tied to protests for civil and political rights, particularly for Black Americans, but also for other marginalized c…
(2026-04-05). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-05). Calling Iran a "Civilizational State" Is Not Wrong; It Is Incomplete. globalresearch.ca The campaign has degraded systems and eliminated senior figures, yet it has failed to produce the decisive political collapse Trump and Netanyahu expected. | Iran …
(2026-04-05). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-05). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'billion-dollar giveaway' actually a refund to free us from costly offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, this was a straightforward business transaction: return the lease money, cancel the projects and let the capital flow to energy sources that work.
(2026-04-05). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-05). Back-To-Back Victories For Amazon Workers. popularresistance.org New York—In a one-two punch that sent shockwaves through C-Suites, Amazon's embattled workers—many suffering from abominably low pay and facing a company threat to replace 600,000 warehouse workers with robots—won two major victories in their long war to organize the e-commerce monopoly. | First, on March 31, a National Labor Relations Board mediator convinced the firm to not retaliate against any of them, nationwide, who exercise their right to strike. That win cheered the Amazon Labor Union, originally independent but now affiliated with the Teamsters, who announced the victory.
(2026-04-05). "Casualty Cover-up" : The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca Almost 750 U.S. troops have been wounded or killed in the Middle East since October 2023, an analysis by The Intercept has found. But the Pentagon won't acknowledge it. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate …
(2026-04-05). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-05). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. globalresearch.ca It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. | On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the The death …
(2026-04-05). F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Shot Down Over Iran Has Been Rescued (Updated). twz.com 
The airman was rescued by U.S. special operations forces reportedly after a fierce firefight that was the culmination of a massive high-risk search operation.
(2026-04-05). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-05). Delhi Police Sub-Inspector in Hot Water Over Altercation with Elderly Shopkeeper. devdiscourse.com A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police is embroiled in controversy following an incident where she allegedly slapped an elderly shopkeeper during a disagreement over parking.
(2026-04-05). ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics. truthout.org When Border Patrol agents who took part in Operation Midway Blitz left Chicagoland last November, then-Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserted "we aren't leaving Chicago." The same day, reporters with the Sun-Times warned a government source told them that federal immigration agents may return in strength come spring. But as McLaughlin said, they never really left. |
(2026-04-05). Journalist demands damages from MP who called him a Jew hater. thecanary.co 
Independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre has claimed victory over Labour MP Mike Katz. At the same time, he's saying the situation isn't over until Katz pays damages: MAJOR UPDATE: Pleased to announce that in response to our legal demands and the generous contributions of my supporters, Labour peer Mike Katz has now deleted his defamatory […] | By
(2026-04-05). Trump's Bizarre Iran Speech Horrified the World. juancole.com By Jeb Lund | Truthdig Contributor | — | Trump's April 1 Iran speech may mark the moment Trump became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. | (
(2026-04-05). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-05). DRC: Urban trees are natural CO‚ÇÇ stores that merit closer attention. globalvoices.org 
A new study shows that 1,759 tons of aboveground biomass is stored by Bunia's urban treesGlobal VoicesOverview of Bunia. Screenshot from the video "By early 2026, the city of Bunia will have a modern airport built in international standards" from the This article was first published on March 8, 2026, on
(2026-04-05). Poll puts Green Party in joint first with Reform. thecanary.co 
The local elections are fast approaching, and it's the Green Party which seems to have all the momentum. A fresh example of this is a poll which has put the Greens level with Reform UK in first place: Remarkable poll this evening from Lord Ashcroft. The Greens in joint 1st place. We are replacing Labour […] | By
(2026-04-05). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-05). Suggested Cabinet submission for 2026-27 migration and humanitarian program. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-05). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs. counterpunch.org Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it's part of a drive to restrict human rights and "tear up the social fabric." Amnesty's new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls "civil society organizations." But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. | To read this article, log in
(2026-04-05). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-05). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-05). Elections in Peru: Extreme Fragmentation and the Weight of Parliamentary Control. OrinocoTribune.com Peru is facing a political crisis that has lasted for a decade, a period in which it has had eight presidents. This instability has been marked by figures aligned with the continuance of Fujimorism and the conservative right. | This critical scenario could be redefined on Sunday, April 12, when general elections will be held with a record 37 presidential candidates and the historic return to a bicameral system of the parliament. | The current crisis stems from the constant confrontation between the presidency and the parliament. The Peruvian Congress has extraordinary power through the constitutional figure of "v…
(2026-04-05). 'Kansas Was Going To Be The First Domino That Fell': Red States Are Making Lists Of Trans People As Surveillance Ramps Up. scheerpost.com States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents Nick Fulton for Prism Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states are creating lists of trans people, moves that advocates say would make it nearly impossible to exist in a trans …
(2026-04-05). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-05). Climate experts say spring is coming earlier. How will that affect agriculture and ecosystems? grist.org 
As a row crop farmer in St. Joseph, Missouri, Joe Lau said he's noticing more extreme weather these days. | Warmer seasons throughout the year. Quarter-inch predictions of rain stamped out by storms that bring 3 inches. Increased pressure from pests on his corn. He's also noticed that spring is coming earlier. | The USA National Phenology Network "I have allergies bad,"
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-05). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. scheerpost.com On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts …
(2026-04-05). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-05). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-05). What's the Importance of the Newly Revived Russia-US Interparliamentary Dialogue? globalresearch.ca Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna hosted a delegation of Russian lawmakers who visited DC after the sanctions upon them were temporarily lifted.
(2026-04-05). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-05). Artemis II: Venturing Beyond the Moon. devdiscourse.com The Artemis II crew embarks on a monumental mission aimed at eclipsing lunar exploration records. This journey, the first since 1972, takes three Americans and one Canadian astronaut past Apollo 13's maximum range from Earth, making them humanity's most distant travelers.
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-05). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-05). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-05). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-05). Sunday Sports Update: Injuries Mark MLB Lineup Changes. devdiscourse.com In a busy Sunday sports schedule, numerous MLB teams adjusted their rosters in response to injuries, with significant moves made by the Dodgers and Cubs. Notably, Mookie Betts and Cade Horton have been placed on the injured list, impacting team lineups.
(2026-04-05). 'If India tries to…': Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof. | Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target. | He said that if India tries any "false flag" operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but h…
(2026-04-05). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy's Middle East Diplomacy: Strengthening Security and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday to discuss enhancing security, as part of Kyiv's initiative to share its military know-how in the Middle East following the Iran conflict.
(2026-04-05). Trouble For Nexstar Merger That Would Create Mega-Network For MAGA. popularresistance.org It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes. But there's one official who has stood apart, and he's done so by not only mimicking Trump, but by remaking the US media in his boss's image, most recently by rushing through local TV broadcast giant Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. | "Unlike his predecessors, Carr isn't just another corporate lawyer," Rolling Stone's Matt Bai (3/17/26) wrote about Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission chair: | He is a cultural claims adjuster, a pasty-faced, soft-spoken…
(2026-04-05). Trump and the Pentagon Will Collapse America Into Darkness. Pete Hegseth is a "Weapon of Mass Destruction" globalresearch.ca There are varying reports regarding the number of generals and admirals Hegseth has fired, with numbers ranging between now 23 to 34.
(2026-04-05). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-05). Petition opposing Israel's death penalty needs help to hit 100k signatures. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Israel has passed a law which will permit them to execute Palestinian prisoners. In response to this, Katharina Amanda Adler created a petition on the Parliament website. Should this petition hit 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for a debate in Parliament. Currently, it's fast approaching that target: You can sign the […] | By
(2026-04-05). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-05). Arrive Alive: road safety tips. sanews.gov.za Arrive Alive: road safety tips | Traffic volumes along major corridors across the country are expected to increase as travellers return from various religious and holiday destinations. | With the majority of road crashes attributed to human behaviour, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has urged drivers, passengers and pedestrians to take responsibility for their conduct on shared roads. | Government continues to implement the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign throughout the year, aimed at reducing road accidents and fatalities. | "Our mandate is clear: to ensure that every South African who sets out o…
(2026-04-05). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. scheerpost.com Marianne Dhenin for Truthout After the House of Representatives passed bills to send $10 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in January, the nation's largest union of registered nurses published a demand that Congress abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Nurses demand the removal of immigration enforcement agents from communities, the abolition of ICE, and accountability …
(2026-04-05). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-05). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics At St. John's University In New York. popularresistance.org Sixty-two years ago, St. John's University (SJU) in New York City became the site of the first major faculty strike in U.S. history — a year-long conflict that followed the firing of 33 teachers, including three priests, without due process. Now, the struggle over labor conditions has forced the faculty to once again mobilize, a move precipitated by the current college administration's abrupt announcement that it will no longer recognize two faculty unions or continue negotiations to hash out a new contract. | St. John's president, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, and Provost and Senior Vice President Simon Geir Mà&p…
(2026-04-05). Gang Rivalry Erupts in Triple Murder: Arrests Shock Nanded City. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic escalation of gang rivalry, six suspects were detained by police in Nanded, Maharashtra, following a triple murder incident. The conflict stemmed from a longstanding feud between two local gangs.
(2026-04-05). SCOTUS Rules Against Trans Community on Transgender Day of Visibility. indybay.org On March 31, the day celebrated internationally as Transgender Day of Visibility, the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The court rejected a Colorado ban on LGBTQ child "conversion therapy", ruling against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds. Demonstrators in Mountain View, CA said the announcement of the ruling was intentionally timed.
(2026-04-05). Convicted felon President Trump lied about launch of Artemis II. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). History Shows Iran's Guards Would Shred US Invasion. juancole.com
(2026-04-05). Easter Night by BॠYin Râ. montanarcc.substack.com
(2026-04-05). Zionist CA State Senator Scott Wiener Protested at KQED Congressional Debate. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Turkish Tanker Hit Near Bosphorus Amid Ukraine "Shadow Fleet" Campaign. indybay.org
(2026-04-05). Easter Night by BॠYin Râ. montanarcc.substack.com
(2026-04-05). Hilltop Youth Kids Are Throwaway Children Used by Settler Organizations. counterpunch.org
(2026-04-05). El orgullo de ser joven revolucionario en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con un mensaje de saludo y felicitación del Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, en toda Cuba se celebraron actividades culturales y deportivas para recordar, este 4 de abril, las fechas fundacionales de las organizaciones infantil y juvenil del país. | En su perfil de twitter, el mandatario cubano cubano publicó: ´Les corresponde canalizar creativamente el talento, la energía, y el entusiasmo natural de la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud en ambientes sanos, libres de violencia, enajenación y drogas. No olvidemos a (Julio Antonio) Mel…
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-04). What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate. mronline.org 
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here's how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
(2026-04-04). Strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills 1, says IAEA. scmp.com The ‚Å International ‚Å Atomic Energy Agency ‚Å on Saturday said that it has been informed by Iran ‚Äåabout a projectile striking close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. | The IAEA said in ‚Å an X post that one ‚Äåof the site's physical protection staff members was ‚Äåkilled by a projectile ‚Å fragment ‚Å and that a building on site ‚Äåwas affected by shock waves and fragments. | "No increase ‚Äåin ‚Äåradiation levels was &s…
(2026-04-04). Escalating Tensions: U.S.-Iran Conflict Reaches Critical Point. devdiscourse.com U.S. and Israeli military forces are intensifying their actions against Iran as hostilities escalate in the Gulf region. This comes amid the search for a missing American pilot after the downing of two U.S. warplanes over Iran. The incident has heightened stakes for Washington, with President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning to Tehran.
(2026-04-04). 'Black Day': Iran Downed 2 US-Israeli Jets, 2 Missiles, and 3 Drones in 24 Hours. OrinocoTribune.com Iranian armed forces announced that its air defense forces downed at least two fighter jets and five drones and missiles on Friday, describing it as a "black day" for the American and Israeli air forces. | In a statement released Saturday, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) public relations wing detailed a series of successful interceptions across multiple Iranian provinces. | The IRGC's Aerospace Defense Force fighters successfully hunted and destroyed two cruise missiles in the skies of Khomein and Zanjan, according to the statement. | Additionally, two MQ-9 attack drones were shot down in the skies of…
(2026-04-04). Food Shock Is Inevitable Due to the Iran War — and It Could Get Bad. portside.org Food Shock Is Inevitable Due to the Iran War — and It Could Get Bad |
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 from family who had just left Iran. scmp.com An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed 12 people, including eight members of the same family, a government official and the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Saturday. | A neighbour who helped in rescue efforts said that the eight who died, on the outskirts of Kabul, were a refugee family recently returned from neighbouring Iran.
(2026-04-04). Amphibious Warfare: Operations and Scenarios for the Possible Seizure of Iranian Islands in the Persian Gulf. globalresearch.ca With the deployment of additional U.S. Marine Corps units, elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, and elite special operations forces to the Middle East (estimated at up to 10,000 personnel), discussions in expert and media circles have once again intensified …
(2026-04-04). New Normal Photography No Kings! March 28, 2026 Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-04). Trump's blockade against Cuba reaches unprecedented levels in 2026. radiohc.cu The hostile policy of the current US administration toward Cuba reached unprecedented levels of systematicity and cruelty in 2026. | Far from being isolated measures, this is a comprehensive plan encompassing all spheres of Cuban society, exacerbated in a context of global crisis, with the avowed objective of provoking ungovernability, subverting internal order, and overthrowing the Revolution through a genocidal economic, commercial, and financial blockade. | This new siege, described by analysts as a "surgical blockade," is distinguished from previous phases by its precision in attacking sectors crucial to nati…
(2026-04-04). One of Michigan's Oldest Charter Schools Is Failing and May Be Closing. globalresearch.ca Like so many charter schools across the country, Barack Obama Leadership Academy in Detroit, Michigan, may soon be closing for the same reasons charter schools fail and close every week (declining enrollment, financial malfeasance, mismanagement, and/or low academic performance). | Timbuktu …
(2026-04-04). Iran war: 5 EU nations urge tax on energy firms' profits. scmp.com Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from ‚Äåthe ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. | The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call in a letter dated Friday, saying such a measure would be a signal that "we stand united and are able to take action".
(2026-04-04). Legal Battle Over Trump's Controversial Ballroom Construction. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is challenging a judge's decision to halt its USD 400 million ballroom project at the White House, arguing it poses a security risk. The appeal was filed to a federal appeals court, stressing that the suspension threatens the safety of President Trump and his staff.
(2026-04-04). Dr. King: Reparations means paying unpaid wages. workers.org 
This April 4, 2026, will mark the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while he was supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. The following quotation from Dr. King comes from his 1964 book "Why We Can't Wait" on the ongoing . . . |
(2026-04-04). Moulding success one brick at a time. sanews.gov.za Moulding success one brick at a time | By Sihle Manda | At just 25, Pfunzo Monica Chilate is steadily building a name for herself in Limpopo's construction sector — one red mud brick at a time. | Chilate is the founder of Chilate Enterprises, a brick-making business based in Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Although she officially started the company in 2018, the roots of the enterprise run much deeper. | "I started the business in 2018 but my father was making the bricks before that… My dad used to make them at home, but not to sell; it was just to build our house." | The idea to turn a family skill into a commer…
(2026-04-04). Canada and natural gas and fertilizer and get on it. wattsupwiththat.com Chasing Chinese EVs is ideological nonsense; building the world's biggest fertilizer industry should be Canada's number one priority.
(2026-04-04). IRGC launches wave 95 firestorm as ballistic missiles rain On Israel & U.S. sites across Gulf. hindustantimes.com The conflict in West Asia is escalating rapidly as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches Wave 95, calling it a "multi-front firestorm." Cities like Tel Aviv and regions across Israel face heavy missile barrages, while strikes and threats extend to Dubai and the Gulf. Claims of downed U.S. aircraft and unverified visuals of wreckage deepen the uncertainty. With voices like Ebrahim Zolfaghari adding to the narrative, questions remain—how much is real, and how much is propaganda?>
(2026-04-04). Sukhbir Badal Demands Relief for Farmers After Malwa Region Calamity. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), urged the Punjab government to compensate farmers with Rs 50,000 per acre for wheat crop damage resulting from recent hailstorms and rains in the Malwa region.
(2026-04-04). Uttarakhand CM Unveils Vision for Modern Dehradun: Heritage Meets Development. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed trainee police constables at Dehradun's Police Lines, urging them to strengthen law and order, actively participate in disaster management, and improve traffic flows.
(2026-04-04). 1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured. scmp.com At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular football team's stadium in the Peruvian capital on Friday night, authorities reported. | Police said officers rescued people trapped as a result of an influx of Alianza Lima fans in the south stands of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium the night before their team's scheduled game against their biggest rival, Universitario.
(2026-04-04). Cienfuegos refuerza el antiimperialismo y la defensa de la Patria en Jornada 4 de abril. radiohc.cu 
El antiimperialismo y la defensa de la Patria se refuerzan en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos durante la presente jornada, por el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí (OPJM). | La Jornada se extenderá hasta el 19 de abril, también por el aniversario 65 de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución, informó la miembro del Buró del Comité Provincial de la UJC, Adriana López Samá. | Los propios jóvenes rechazan el bloqueo del gobierno estadounidense contra Cuba que se acrecienta con el ased…
(2026-04-05). 'Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK. aljazeera.com Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.
(2026-04-05). Yemen's Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
(2026-04-05). Wilder edges retiring Chisora in chaotic heavyweight boxing fight. aljazeera.com Former WBC champion comes out on top in the closely contested fight against his British opponent in London.
(2026-04-05). Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week. aljazeera.com Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem's Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.
(2026-04-04). Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people. aljazeera.com Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family. aljazeera.com The household's only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
(2026-04-04). NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II. aljazeera.com NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
(2026-04-04). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-05). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-05). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-05). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-04). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-05). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-05). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-05). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-05). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-05). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-05). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-05). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-05). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-05). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-05). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-05). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-04). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-05). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-05). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-05). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-04). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-05). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-04). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-05). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Fuzhou residents visit cemeteries to honor ancestors. ecns.cn As the Qingming Festival approaches, residents visit cemeteries in Fuzhou, honoring their ancestors with flowers.
(2026-04-04). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.
(2026-04-05). Despite Netanyahu promises, IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran kill nine people in past day, human rights group says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-05). Nine civilians killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran in past day, Iranian rights group reports. haaretz.com
(2026-04-04). 84 Killed in 90 Days: Israeli man fatally shot in Arab town Jisr al-Zarqa. haaretz.com The 22-year-old victim, Barqat Amash, was evacuated to a hospital for treatment, where he was later pronounced dead. Police say the shooting was the result of a criminal feud…
(2026-04-05). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-05). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-05). The US-Iran war is more of a geoeconomic game and less of a geopolitical one. moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Sanjay Turi and Praveen Sothwal* In the 1960s, there were various domestic social welfare programs in the US. Very high defense spending and the need to sustain its rivalry with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), particularly the proxy war in Vietnam, forced the US to print more dollars than it had gold …
(2026-04-05). The Securitization of Everything. moderndiplomacy.eu The Vocabulary Shift That Changed the Rules Something happened to the word "security" over the past decade, and the consequences are still playing out. It used to have a reasonably clear meaning. Security was about borders, armies, intelligence agencies, and the physical protection of states and citizens — a domain with defined edges. Trade policy …
(2026-04-05). How France Turned Lavrov's Platform into a Strategic Communication Operation. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian information doctrine operates on a consistent premise: that the openness of Western media systems is a vulnerability to be exploited. Granting an adversary access to a national broadcast platform at a moment of maximum diplomatic exposure is either a vulnerability or a prepared position. On March 26, France's principal public television channel, France 2, …
(2026-04-04). Iran's Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely stays there. The war unfolding around Iran may be centered …
(2026-04-05). UK police arrest protesters near base used by US. newarab.com 
British police said they arrested seven people on Sunday at a protest near an air base in eastern England used by US forces, accusing them of supporting the banned group Activists had gathered to protest the alleged use of the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base as a departure point for US aircraft involved in the war in the Middle East. | The Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, which organised the protest, said the seven had been arrested wearing clothing with the message: "We oppose genocide, we s…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strike which killed four Gaza policemen tests ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 4 Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire breach. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israel's 'war on children' continues in Gaza despite 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has released shocking figures regarding children in Gaza and the West Bank to mark Palestinian Child Day, which fell on Sunday. | It said that at least 21,284 Of those 1,029 were under one, and 5,031 were less than five, "reflecting a tr…
(2026-04-05). If peaceful Gaza protest is criminal, what's left of UK freedom. newarab.com 
This week, in Westminster Magistrates' Court, two fellow civil society leaders — Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham — were Jamal‚ÄØand Nineham, were convicted for failing to comply with conditions that had been imposed on a peaceful protest and, in Jamal's case, inciti…
(2026-04-05). Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz: state media. newarab.com 
"Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers' level in the foreign ministries of the two countries, with the attendance of specialists from both sides, during which the possible opti…
(2026-04-05). Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities. newarab.com 
Israeli military commanders have been been The channel obtained a recording of a tense conversation held last Tuesday between the head of the Israeli army's Northern Command, Rafi Mi…
(2026-04-05). Israeli rescuers search for the missing after Iran attack. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on 29 March in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war. | Two other blue helmets, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, died a day later when an explosion struck a logistics convoy of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). 'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). NGOs warn Iran war is hindering relief from reaching millions. newarab.com 
Aid groups are warning that Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating K…
(2026-04-05). Search for journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq enters sixth day. newarab.com 
The search for Kittleson, an independent reporter who wrote for The New Arab and other outlets, covered conflict zones across the Middle East. | She was
(2026-04-05). Iran's internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record. newarab.com 
The internet blackout that Iran has been experiencing since the outbreak of the In a post on X, the internet monitoring group said Iran had surpassed all comparable incidents after entering its 37th consecutive day with significantly reduced connectivity — equivalent to more than 864 hours of disruption. | NetBlocks noted that while conflicts have previously impacted internet access in other regions, none have m…
(2026-04-05). Iran strikes Gulf petrochemical and desalination facilities. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Eight Israelis held after assault on West Bank village of Qusra. newarab.com 
Israeli police said on Sunday eight suspects were arrested after an overnight attack "Last night, forces… were called to the village of Qusra in Samaria following a report of an assault and arson of property by Israeli civilians," a police statement said, using a Biblical term for the northern West Bank. | "During searches, eight suspects were arrested by the forces on suspicion of being in a closed military zone and of involvement in the incident, a…
(2026-04-05). US commandos 'went deep' into Iran to rescue downed airman. newarab.com 
American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after Tehran said this week it had shot down an
(2026-04-05). Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil. newarab.com 
Now the AFCON trophy is something of a thorn in the two countries' sides. | On Rue Mohamed V, the street where Moroccan vendors are based in the Senegalese capital, a police van is parked. | "The police have been on high ale…
(2026-04-05). Lebanon: At least 11 killed in Israeli strikes on Easter Sunday. newarab.com 
An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the v…
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division. newarab.com 
He also addressed the issue of possible sectarian and social tension as a result of the massive refugee crisis caused by Isr…
(2026-04-04). UN says three peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon are Indonesian. newarab.com 
The three United Nations peacekeepers wounded in a blast in southern The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (
(2026-04-04). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-05). On war, Trump must remember the wisdom of St. Augustine. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-05). The Algerian civil registry during the colonial period. unitedworldint.com A policy to humiliate the Algerian people By Sahifa Sharif, archeologist In Algeria, many families still suffer from the aftereffects of French colonization. France once imposed a patronymic system to accurately recognize the number of Algerians. Following this new system, several transcription errors occurred, as well as the creation of fanciful family names, difficult to …
(2026-04-04). Preserving the Easter Bunny's Pennsylvania origins at Delaware's Winterthur Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Easter Bunny may be known for hopping across the country each spring, but the origins of how the tale became a celebrated tradition in America can be traced back to Pennsylvania. | German immigrants introduced the tradition in the 1600s, bringing with them the legend of the Osterhase, or Easter hare—a folkloric figure said to lay colorful eggs for children. | One of the earliest known depictions of the Easter Bunny in the United States comes from an illustration by…
(2026-04-04). Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Estate planning isn't just for the rich and wealthy, and it doesn't usually involve a dramatic reading of someone's will or sinister plots among competitive heirs like Hollywood would make you believe. | Creating a will, power of attorney and advance health care directives can ensure that your wishes are honored when it comes to financial decisions, distribution of assets, medical treatments and end-of-life interventions. | People may feel more urgency to make these legal do…
(2026-04-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-04). Wave of job cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org Mass layoffs and factory closures are being facilitated by the corporatist trade unions, which are seeking to channel workers' anger into the dead-end of supporting the opposition Labour Party.
(2026-04-04). "Left populist" Avi Lewis wins race to lead Canada's social-democratic NDP. wsws.org Avi Lewis has been elected leader of the federal NDP on a pledge to revive Canada's anemic social democratic party by moving "left" and "fighting the billionaire class."
(2026-04-04). South Korean factory fire investigation exposes indifference to safety. wsws.org The dangerous conditions at Anjun Industrial auto parts factory are not the exception but the rule around the world where workers are sacrificed in industrial slaughterhouses for profit.
(2026-04-04). Armed ICE officers remain at airports. wsws.org The political import of these maneuvers is that Congress, with the full complicity of the Democrats, will resume funding of Trump's immigration storm troopers without any limitations on their police state methods.