democracynow.org (2026-04-01). Trump Drops Bunker Buster Bombs on Isfahan and Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Energy Infrastructure
The U.S. dropped 2,000-pound bunker buster bombs, hitting a large ammunition depot in the Iranian city of Isfahan on Monday. President Trump posted a video of the massive explosions on Truth Social. It comes as Trump warned that the U.S. would obliterate Iran's energy plants and oil wells if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also threatened to strike Iran's desalination plants, which is a war crime.
(2026-04-01). Trump Underestimated Iran: Talks are the Only Way Out. juancole.com The Conversation) — For all their claims of military
(2026-04-01). Trump's new claim: They wanted me to be Iran's New Supreme Leader. ummid.com In another seemingly bizarre claim, US President Donald Trump Wednesday March 25, 2026 said the 'Iranian leadership' with whom his administration is in talks proposed to even making him the New Supreme Leader of the country.
(2026-04-01). Trump's War Secy accidentally drops list of US officials behind 'Operation Epic Fury' in Iran. hindustantimes.com U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has sparked controversy after appearing to reveal sensitive details about "Operation Epic Fury," including references to key officials and troop engagements in the Iran war. The remarks come amid rising tensions, with Iran exposing alleged U.S. officers and rejecting ceasefire talks, while Donald Trump's administration continues to insist negotiations are underway. With Washington refusing to rule out ground invasion, the conflict risks entering a far more dangerous phase.
(2026-04-01). Chinese, Pakistani FMs hold talks on Iran situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran situation.
(2026-04-01). Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war. scmp.com Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say. | If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to strengthen its weak economy.
(2026-04-01). China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war. scmp.com China and Pakistan unveiled a joint five-point plan on Tuesday to restore peace in the Persian Gulf after five weeks of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. | China, Pakistan five-point initiative for restoring peace in the Middle East by scmp…
(2026-04-01). Toddlers Evacuated From Gaza As Premature Babies Reunite With Families Two Years Later. scheerpost.com Ohood Nassar Prism Eleven toddlers who were evacuated as premature babies returned to the Gaza Strip on March 30, after a harsh journey that began in November 2023, when they were forced to leave the enclave during Israel's first two-week siege on Al-Shifa Hospital. Many of the families reuniting with their children on Monday had no idea …
(2026-04-01). IRGC: Yemeni Resistance Dealt Humiliating Defeat to US Aircraft Carrier. orinocotribune.com The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has expressed solidarity and appreciation to the Islamic Resistance of Yemen, hailing its heroic role in confronting criminal America and the child-killing Israeli regime while defending Islamic values and the oppressed people of Gaza. | In the message, released on Monday, Brigadier General Esmail Qa'ani said that Yemen's timely and strategic actions have once again strengthened the powerful Islamic Resistance Front across the West Asia region, and forced the US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford into humiliating retreat. | "By God's grace, o…
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-01). Could "Sarajevo and Mostar Safari" Become Europe's Epstein Moment? counterpunch.org 
The story of the so-called "Sarajevo Safari" — the alleged arrival of wealthy foreign individuals to positions around the besieged city during the Bosnian War (1992—1995), in order to shoot at civilians — now stands at the intersection between a historically documented phenomenon and a still unproven criminal pattern. What can, however, be reliably reconstructed
(2026-04-01). 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.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 2, 2026: Weekly Vigil Against War and Militarism at Willy and Blair. wibailoutpeople.org 
4: 30 — 5: 30 pm Palestine. Venezuela. ICE in Minnesota. Iran. Lebanon. All the aggression and harm the U.S. is inflicting and supporting around the world. Bring your sorrow and solidarity and stand with all who are suffering from U.S. unhinged warring and militarism, both domestically and abroad. War is never an answer. Respect for human dignity, diplomacy, and international law are …
(2026-04-01). Venezuela Repudiates OAS Statement on Selection of Attorney General and Ombudsperson. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Ramdin had written the following on social media: "Venezuelan authorities must ensure that the processes for appointing the attorney general and the…
(2026-04-01). 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.
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies threats over US invasion, sends fiery message to Trump: 'Cut off the legs…'. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Iran warns of fierce response as Trump weighs options on Iran invasion. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Gulf divided as Saudi Arabia, UAE urge Trump to keep up Iran pressure | MBS. hindustantimes.com Despite facing direct strikes, Gulf powers including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are reportedly pushing Donald Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran's regime. While some nations back continued escalation, others like Qatar and Oman favour diplomacy, exposing a deep divide within the Gulf bloc. As Iran's retaliatory strikes hit targets across the region, the conflict is rapidly evolving into a wider geopolitical showdown.
(2026-04-01). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says coming days 'decisive' for war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the coming days of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "will be decisive," while admitting that Iran retains the ability to retaliate after suffering several weeks of massive U.S.-Israeli attacks.
(2026-04-01). Desperate Trump tries to arm twist Mojtaba? Threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's water, power key infra. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric by threatening to target Iran's critical civilian infrastructure—including electricity grids and desalination plants—if Tehran refuses to agree to a deal. The warning has raised alarm over potential humanitarian consequences, as millions could face water shortages. Iran has responded with defiant warnings of continued retaliation, pushing the conflict into a more dangerous phase with rising risks of escalation across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Bring on the Iranian nuke. onlineopinion.com.au Iran's destruction teaches the lesson non-proliferation was meant to prevent: in today's world, only nuclear weapons seem to guarantee survival.
(2026-04-01). Trump vows to 'bomb Iran into Stone Age' as he touts strikes, threatens more. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Iran, boasting that U.S. forces have "hit them hard" along key maritime chokepoints and destroyed "tremendous amounts" of Iranian missile‚Äëmaking sites, while promising even more devastating strikes within "two or three weeks" if Tehran continues its current course. He insists Iran does not need to strike a deal with him, declaring that Washington will only leave once Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure are pushed "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, portraying any eventual agreement as secondary to inflicting l…
(2026-04-01). Israel's killing spree in Iran backfires? Iran issues chilling warning after top commander's death. hindustantimes.com Top Iranian leaders are publicly mourning IRGC Navy commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri after the Guards announced his death on March 30. In their statements, Mojtaba Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei all framed Tangsiri's killing as a martyrdom and praised his role in defending Iran's maritime power in the Persian Gulf.
(2026-04-01). Iran's supreme leader pledges continued support for resistance in message to Hezbollah chief. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 1 ⚪ Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, pledging continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel.
(2026-04-01). Africa counts energy cost of Iran conflict. ecns.cn One month into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Africa is already feeling the pinch. Fuel prices are rising, supplies are tightening, and economists warn the worst is yet to come.
(2026-04-01). The Gulf States Economies are Facing the Challenges of War. counterpunch.org 
How long will Gulf States bleed for war on Iran that the United States and Israel are waging? That's a question a recent Newsweek article posed. According to the reporting, specialists from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states describe a "growing frustration with the U.S. approach to the war with Iran and a perception
(2026-04-01). The US Israeli War on Iran, Palestine, Trump & Erdogan with Socialist Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßàº. indybay.org The US Israel war on Iran and Lebanon has deepened the economic and political crisis in the Middle East and particularly Turkey. Ertuƒürul Kàºrkàßຠis a former member of the Turkish parliament and is current Honorary President of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) is interviewed about the effect of this US Israel war on Turkey, the Kurds and the region…
(2026-04-01). military is stretched to breaking point and faces a familiar deadly stalemate in Lebanon. haaretz.com Promises of (another) decisive victory over Hezbollah don't match activity on the ground ‚ñ The IDF misled the media regarding strikes on Iranian launchers and the gap between reports and reality increased public frustration ‚ñ Despite the blow settlers took when they appeared on Washington's radar, implementation of their plans continues undeterred…
(2026-04-01). Hezbollah-Israel clashes in south Lebanon raise fears of wider regional war. hindustantimes.com Escalation between Hezbollah and Israel Defense Forces intensifies as deadly clashes erupt in Lebanon's south. Israeli troops face mounting casualties during ground operations, while Hezbollah ramps up missile and rocket attacks targeting military positions. The widening conflict threatens to open a dangerous new front in the broader Iran-linked regional war, raising serious concerns about stability across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Israel drowns in wave of Iran's cluster bombs: Multiple hurt after IDF fails to intercept missiles. hindustantimes.com Iran's 88th "True Promise 4" wave has hammered central Israel with cluster missiles, injuring civilians in Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, while Tehran also claims strikes on a US Marines hub and an Israeli‚Äëlinked ship. With Hormuz still shut, learn more about Iran's new escalation in this report.
(2026-04-01). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-01). Trump's Iran War and the Politics of Ego. counterpunch.org 
The judgment on the Trump administration's war on Iran is already largely settled across mainstream media, public opinion, and much of the analytical sphere. What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. Beyond these circles, the war
(2026-04-01). US begins B-52 bombing flights over Iran after Trump threatens to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States has begun bombing Iran with B-52 bombers, setting the stage for a massive increase in the US saturation bombing of the country of 90 million, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran intensifies.
(2026-04-01). Amb. Chas Freeman: "The Saudis will NOT join the US-Israeli war against Iran" Ep. 18. thealtworld.com Chas W. Freeman Jr. is a former US diplomat who served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and later as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs. | He also acted as principal interpreter for President Richard Nixon during the 1972 opening to China.
(2026-04-01). Australian government distances itself from illegal war on Iran that it supports. wsws.org Albanese's comments, which do not include even slight criticism of the US-Israeli war of aggression, are a cynical attempt to distance his government from a war that it is participating in.
(2026-04-01). Egypt's Stance on Iran: Geopolitical and Emotional Realities Overlooked by Gulf States. unitedworldint.com Despite the fact that millions of Egyptians worked in the Gulf and feel attached to these countries, they are, when it comes to the current conflict, Sunnis by denomination and "Shiite by inclination". The Egyptian stance—at both the popular and official levels—regarding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a significant manifestation of the political and …
(2026-04-01). Two Different Wars, Two Different Presidents, But the Same Lies. counterpunch.org 
I'm writing this piece well into President Donald Trump's new war with Iran, which, with the help of Israel, has already killed more than 2,000 civilians, including 175 schoolgirls and staff; displaced some 3.2 million people; and is costing the American taxpayer at least one billion dollars a day. All of which is tragically reminiscent of the last time a Republican president led
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies recruitment, repression amid reports of thousands of security deaths, Washington weighs ground operations. longwarjournal.org Washington is considering ground operations as joint US-Israeli strikes impact Iran's military and internal security forces, reportedly causing thousands of casualties. Simultaneously, Tehran has increased security recruitment efforts, deployed foreign proxy militias, and escalated executions and arrests of Iranian citizens while issuing threats over "sharing images or footage with foreign actors."
(2026-04-01). The Iran war and the erosion of international law. wsws.org Among the first victims of the Iran war is international law, as it was developed after the Second World War. Almost all legal experts agree that there is no basis in international law for the war being waged by the US and Israel.
(2026-04-01). Twin invasion risk: US eyes Iran raids as Israel expands in Lebanon | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-01). At least 14 wounded by Iranian barrage in impact sites across central Israel. haaretz.com
(2026-04-01). Canciller de Rusia advierte que EEUU e Israel buscan instigar a países árabes contra Irán. cubadebate.cu "Estados Unidos e Israel están intentando impedir la normalización de las relaciones entre Irán y sus vecinos, e incluso incitar a los miembros del Consejo de Cooperación del Golfo contra la República Islámica", advirtió Serguéi Lavrov. También alertó de que "el sistema de derecho internacional moderno está siendo socavado de forma desafiante".
(2026-04-01). The Iran War: A Great Carbon Emitter. counterpunch.org 
Truth may well be the first casualty of war, but death, injury and environmental degradation are bound to be keeping up in the hit lists. Attacks on gas fields, oil refineries and petrochemical plants will always leave an impression once the conflict concludes. In the case of carbon emissions, the most challenging obstacle in collective efforts to
(2026-04-01). Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI. sanews.gov.za Legal Aid SA adjusts means test in line with CPI | Legal Aid South Africa has revised upwards its Means Test in line with the Consumer Price Index in response to ongoing economic hardship and the rising cost of living. | This, the statutory body said, is aimed at ensuring that South Africans can afford to have legal representation. | "As many South Africans continue to face financial pressure, these revisions are a vital step toward safeguarding equitable access to justice. By expanding the financial eligibility criteria, Legal Aid SA is reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that no one is denied legal represent…
(2026-04-01). No Kings: Millions demonstrate against Trump, want to do more than vote for Democrats. workers.org 
The third No Kings Day, March 28, was the biggest yet, with at least 3,300 separate actions involving some 8 million people reported by the organizers. An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people demonstrated in a massive two-mile march through downtown Seattle, while in New York City tens of thousands of . . . |
(2026-04-01). Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia. globalvoices.org 
The situation was particularly alarming because the police largely did not intervene against the perpetrators Global Voices Screenshots of videos from Bor and Kula published by election observation mission of CRTA, depicting election irregularities and incidents of violence. (2026-04-01). Don't call your defeat agreement: Iran warns United States. ummid.com Amidst repeated victory claims by Donald Trump administration, Tehran rebuked Washington asserting that the United States has actually been defeated in the ongoing war.
(2026-04-01). Why Capitalism Relies on Nature and Care Work It Does Not Pay For. counterpunch.org 
Modern economies depend on a range of essential inputs that are not fully priced or exchanged in markets. These include ecosystem functions—such as clean air, climate regulation, and biodiversity—as well as care and reproductive work, including raising children, maintaining households, and supporting the elderly. Despite their immense value, they have been privatized or commodified only
(2026-04-01). How to manage a Niseko property investment from anywhere in the world. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Rethinking America's Greatest Threat. counterpunch.org I filled my car tank this week and paid 40% more than I did just a month ago. That isn't just an economic abstraction, but another indirect Israeli "surcharge" on American consumers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends another getaway weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf course, a trip subsidized by the same taxpayers who are forced to
(2026-04-01). QLD Hospitals to Tackle Climate Change by Not Discarding Precious Metals. wattsupwiththat.com Who knew hospital waste dumpsters were potentially full of gold and platinum?>
(2026-04-01). Mulilo's R15bn investment at SAIC signals jobs boost. sanews.gov.za Mulilo's R15bn investment at SAIC signals jobs boost | As the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 moves from pledges to implementation, renewable energy company Mulilo has announced a nearly R15 billion investment expected to translate into significant employment opportunities for South Africans. | The investment, unveiled on Tuesday, will fund the development of three large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and a battery energy storage system (BESS), adding 716 megawatts of new capacity to the national grid. | While the projects are aimed at strengthening energy security, they are also expected to creat…
(2026-04-01). Iran War has exposed Australia's vulnerabilities and misplaced priorities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.
(2001-04-26). PCB tightens hotel security after Afridi incident. tribune.com.pk 
"If you want to meet someone, inform us 24 hours in advance." The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has issued new directives to PSL franchises, further tightening security protocols at team hotels. Only close family members will be allowed into hotel rooms, and even for that, prior notice of one day will be required. The move comes as part of efforts to ensure stricter compliance with security regulations during the tournament. | According to details, a few days ago, reports emerged that Lahore Qalandars' Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sikandar Raza had brought some individuals into their hotel room without permission. T…
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Tuesday 3/31: We Can't Beat Trump Fascism and Genocide with Pro-Israel Candidates Like Scott Weiner! indybay.org SYDNEY GOLDSTEIN THEATER- 275 HAYES STREET SF.
(2026-04-01). Monday 4/6: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). Hegseth's insider war investments and the character of the American ruling class. wsws.org The Financial Times reported—based on information from sources with direct knowledge of the investments—that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's long-time financial advisor invested $9.4 million with defense contractors based on inside information about the start of the war against Iran that has since seen a 38 percent increase in value.
(2026-04-01). Global protests condemning Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians. aljazeera.com Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-01). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.
(2026-04-01). Dasein: How digital systems are reshaping our world — and our realities. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Bemoaning death penalty, EU bankrolls merchants of death. electronicintifada.net Leonardo advocates "big bang" approach to militarization.
(2026-04-01). Had Israel Never Been Created. ummid.com Imagining a world in which the Balfour Declaration was never issued in 1917 and the State of Israel never emerged in 1948 requires re-examining the entire geopolitical architecture of the modern Middle East.
(2026-04-01). American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad. aljazeera.com American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
(2026-04-01). China braces for cross-border travel surge during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel at China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected to top 2.3 million, up 11.1 percent from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2001-04-26). Renowned Urologist Dr Asif critically injured in targeted attack. tribune.com.pk 
Renowned urologist and pioneer of kidney transplants in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Dr Asif Malik, was critically injured when unidentified attackers opened fire on him in the early hours of Wednesday in Peshawar, according to a police statement. | Malik, originally from Kohat, is a renowned urologist and a specialist in kidney transplants. He previously served as the Director of the Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD) in Peshawar and has worked as a kidney transplant surgeon at various private hospitals. He is currently the head of a leading private hospital in Peshawar. | According to Superintendent of Police (…
(2026-04-01). Gujarat Uniform Civil Code defies principles of inheritance: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com Announcing to challenge the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before Supreme Court of India, Jamiat Ulama i Hind said the newly passed legislation nullifies the Muslim Personal laws and defies the principles of inheritance.
(2026-04-01). China launches national EV battery traceability platform to boost green industry. ecns.cn China on Wednesday launched a national information platform to trace traction batteries used in new energy vehicles (NEVs), aiming to support the green and circular development of the country's fast-growing electric vehicle industry.
(2026-04-01). Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out. aljazeera.com Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-04-01). USS Nimitz Arrives in Panama for Multinational Maritime Exercises. orinocotribune.com The ongoing drills involve naval forces of ten LATAM countries. | The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived in Panamanian waters on Sunday to participate in the multinational exercise 'South Seas 2026', as part of cooperation between the United States and Panama on alleged security matters, according to officials from both countries. | The ship, which will remain in the region until April 2, is anchored in open waters approximately 45 minutes from the Amador cruise port, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The USS Nimitz is accompanied by the destroyer USS Gridley, a member of its s…
(2026-04-01). JBLM DES Protection Division – A Threat to Our Community. indybay.org The JBLM DES Protection Division has been the subject of multiple allegations that it violated civil rights, particularly through surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities targeting non-military-affiliated civilians involved in political protests, and other 1st Amendment protected activities.
(2026-04-01). Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds. sanews.gov.za Departments "not flexible" enough, workplace study finds | Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies. | "The PSC's research aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of hybrid work arrangements and inform future policies on work arrangements in the Public Service," Gxoyiya said. | Addressing media in Pretoria on Wednesday, Gxoyiya said the study, which initially involved six service delivery departments, aimed to draw lessons f…
(2026-04-01). 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?
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 4, 2026: Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon. wibailoutpeople.org 
Letter Writing for Kids in ICE Custody, & in Palestine, Iran, Iraq and Lebanon Room of One's Own Reading Room, 2713 Atwood Avenue, Madison1-3 pm You are invited to an afternoon of letter writing to elected officials in support of the human rights of children, asking them to take action to protect children in ICE …
(2026-04-01). Free Market Ozempic Will Make a Huge Difference to Tens of Millions of People. counterpunch.org 
The New York Times had an interesting piece on the implications of Ozempic becoming available as a generic in India, China, and several other countries. The drop in price could eventually be close to 99 percent in these countries. According to the piece, Ozempic sells for close to $300 for a month's dosage in developing
(2026-04-01). Workers strike auto parts manufacturer in Findlay, Ohio. wsws.org Located about 60 miles south of Toledo, parts from the Findlay plant make their way into the final assembly of engines, cars and light trucks produced by General Motors, Ford and Stellantis throughout the Great Lakes region.
(2026-04-01). Israel says will reduce French defence imports 'to zero'. newarab.com 
Israel will reduce its military imports from "The Director General of the Ministry of Defence, Amir Baram, has decided to reduce defence procurement from According to the French parliament…
(2026-04-01). Explore: Most comprehensive images of Saturn to date. ummid.com NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Hubble Space Telescope have released never seen before images of planet Saturn and its glowing rings.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan put forward five-point initiative for restoring peace, stability in Gulf region and Middle East. ecns.cn March 31 ⚪ China and Pakistan put forward a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region during talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Gout Gout and global sprinting success. onlineopinion.com.au The hype around Gout Gout is justified. The assumption of inevitable global success is not.
(2026-04-01). China's surgical robots serve patients worldwide. ecns.cn Seated at a console inside a hospital in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Piotr Suwalski, a Polish doctor, fixed his gaze on the screen ahead of him while manipulating a surgical robot located more than 7,000 km away in Poland.
(2026-04-01). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-01). Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Christian Counselor In Colorado Surrounding 'Conversion Therapy' for LGBTQ+ Youth. lataco.com In an 8-1 decision issued on International Transgender Day of Visibility, the Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors as an unconstitutional viewpoint-based restriction on free speech, siding with a Christian counselor who argued the law prevented her from offering certain talk therapy to clients.
(2026-04-01). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-01). 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.
(2026-04-01). As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt. grist.org 
When George LaComb moved two years ago to a new high school in Orlando, Florida, he quickly noticed safety precautions that the football team at his previous, less affluent school never had. | There was a designated recovery room, staffed by a full-time athletic trainer, giant ice baths to cool overheated athletes and indoor facilities to practice if outside got too hot. At his old school in another part of Orlando, the football team relied on one makeshift ice bath and a cafeteria table to rest on when injured. | "There's a vast difference between schools that have money and schools that don't," said LaComb,…
(2026-04-01). Trump to update on Iran war in national address. ecns.cn President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation to update on the Iran war at 9 pm on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. aljazeera.com Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
(2026-04-01). Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout. sanews.gov.za Government accelerates water infrastructure rollout | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has highlighted a nationwide push to improve water and sanitation infrastructure. | Speaking at the release of the Green Drop Report on Tuesday, Majodina outlined a series of infrastructure projects handed over during National Water Month, describing them as tangible steps toward restoring dignity and improving access to safe water. | On 20 March, projects were handed over in Limpopo, followed by a major rollout on 22 March, World Water Day. where 22 refurbished and upgraded sanitation infrastructure projects, inclu…
(2026-04-01). World's first 10,800-car carrier heads for sea trial. ecns.cn A 10,800-car LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), built by Guangzhou Shipyard International for South Korea's HMM, sets out on its sea trial from Nansha, Guangzhou Province, March 31, 2026.
(2026-04-01). Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei. ecns.cn Thousands of white gulls are seen over the Dachaoping Wetland in Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, March 30, 2026, forming a magnificent sight.
(2026-04-01). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-01). Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend. sanews.gov.za Limpopo urges patience on roads ahead of Easter weekend | Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the roads as the province anticipates heavy traffic, due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend. ⚪ "We expect significant movement of buses and minibuses on R71 from Polokwane towards Boyne and from Tzaneen direction, as well as on D4040 from R37 turn off to ZCC St. Engenas via Maja. We also expect movement of buses on N1 from Beitbridge to Polokwane Direction and from N11 via R567 or D19 Matlala Road to Polokwane," MEC Mathye said…
(2026-04-01). Invading Iran, the US Forgot all the Lessons of WW I. juancole.com Bloomington, IN (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — If you plan to make a living guiding the affairs of great nations, it probably behooves you to pay attention in high school history class. In the interest of remedying this possible negligence, I offer the follow lesson on World War I, which my grandfather who fought in it called "the Great War." | Of course, the lesson everyone knows is that the war broke out because Serbian terrorists assassinated the Austrian heir to the throne, an event that Bismarck is said have predicted would be the "some damn fool thing in the Balkans" that would start a world…
(2026-04-01). Yangtze River fishing ban yields notable phased results. ecns.cn SHANGHAI, March 31 ⚪ China has achieved notable phased results since the launch of the 10-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River in 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). U.S. federal judge orders Trump administration to pause construction on White House ballroom. ecns.cn The photo taken from atop the Washington Monument on Nov.17, 2025 shows the construction site where the East Wing of the White House was recently demolished, while construction crews prepare the area for the White Houses new ballroom, in Washington, D.
(2026-04-01). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-01). Judge temporarily halts Trump's $400m White House ballroom project. aljazeera.com District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
(2026-04-01). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.
(2026-04-01). Dolores Huerta's allegations against Cesar Chavez and the political bankruptcy of the United Farm Workers. wsws.org Revelations of abuse and rape expose the UFW's decay, cynically weaponized by fascistic forces to intensify attacks on farmworkers and immigrant communities nationwide.
(2026-04-01). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-01). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 23, 2026: "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." wibailoutpeople.org 
Dear Friends, Mennonite Action Madison is pleased to co-sponsor the Interfaith Peace Working Group (IPWG) spring conference "Nonviolence in Action: An Interfaith Conversation about Building the Beloved Community." Thursday April 23rd, 2026 8: 00 am — 3: 00 pm Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Ave., Madison Following the conference, there will be an optional action event at the …
(2026-04-01). First Black astronaut candidate 'proud' Victor Glover will make history. aljazeera.com First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight says he's "really proud" of Victor Glover who's set to make history.
(2026-04-01). Bihar 10th Result 2026 Today: Check Here. ummid.com The Bihar Board of Secondary Education (BSEB) is releasing the Class 10 or Matric Secondary School Exam 2026 result on its official website.
(2026-04-01). "Exterminate the Brutes" : From American Concentration Camps to Contemporary Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
"Native Americans will tenaciously defend the legal, political and cultural boundaries of their sovereignty using every means available to American citizens: voting, protesting, petitioning, lobbying, marching and litigating." — Paul Rosier, Indigenous Citizens: Native Americans' Fight for Sovereignty 1776-2025 L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz boasts a large cast of characters: Munchkins; a tribe
(2026-04-01). Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease | Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country's agricultural sector. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out vaccines in affected and high-risk areas as part of a coordinated response to limit the spread of the highly contagious animal disease. ⚪ Foot-and-mouth disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. While the disease does not pose a direct threat to human…
(2026-04-01). Bath Iron Works naval shipyard strike betrayed as UAW subordinates workers to the war effort. wsws.org Neither the Trump administration, General Dynamics management nor the union bureaucracy could allow this strike to continue.
(2026-04-01). Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches. sanews.gov.za Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches | The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa. | The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches by the end of March. | Additionally, First National Bank (FNB) has officially become the third bank to join the rollout of this ground-breaking project at their branches. | Just three weeks after the first branch was launched, 77 b…
(2026-04-01). How to know when time to restring your racquet. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Residents inspect drone damage near Erbil airport. aljazeera.com Residents living near Erbil's international airport in northern Iraq, say falling drone debris has damaged properties.
(2026-04-01). need IDF pressured reservists with PTSD to serve, some threatened with arrest. haaretz.com Israeli soldiers with psychological injuries, including severe PTSD, told Haaretz they were threatened with penalties, including arrest, because they had not yet received formal disability rulings — a process that can take years…
(2001-04-26). Sharjeel Memon inaugurates EV Taxi scheme in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh's Senior Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Memon, on Wednesday inaugurated an Electric Vehicle (EV) Taxi project in the province, signing an agreement with Sindh Bank, the Sindh Development Fund (SDF), and the Sindh Mass Transit Authority. | Speaking at the ceremony, Memon said the initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly transport, enhance urban mobility, and create employment opportunities for the youth of Sindh. The project will also introduce online EV technology to make services more efficient and technologically advanced. | Read More: OGRA jacks up LPG price by Rs79 per kg | "The Sindh go…
(2026-04-01). American journalist abducted in daylight attack in central Baghdad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in a brazen daytime operation in central Baghdad, Iraqi authorities confirmed.The kidnapping took place near the Palestine Hotel on Al-Saadoun Street, a busy and densely populated area. Security sources said the assailants intercepted Kittleson's vehicle, forcibly removed her, and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility.Iraq's Ministry of Interior confirmed the abduction of a foreign journalist and said specialized units immediately launched an operation based on intelligence and field tracking. Aut…
(2026-04-01). Daily Memo: Hospitalizations, Car Crashes, and Kavanaugh Stops Continue with ICE. lataco.com ICE has continued targeting courthouses, jails, sending folks to hospitals still, crashing their vehicles, and performing Kavanaugh stops still, which, if you're still unfamiliar with the term, are basically Supreme Court-endorsed racial profiling stops.
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo Jr begins 8-week trial with Real Madrid. ummid.com Legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has begun trial with Real Madrid's youth system.
(2026-04-01). Middle East Conflict: Iran is playing Chess setting its own rules. ummid.com Analysts, policymakers and commentators now routinely describe Iran's actions as deliberate, layered and patient—defined not by immediate gains, but by positional advantage accumulated over time.
(2026-04-01). Pocket gardens: The tiny urban oases with surprisingly big benefits. grist.org 
(2026-04-01). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-04-01). Middle East war: Donald Trump signals ending Iran war, says 'will leave very soon'. ptcnews.tv Middle East war: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled ending Washington's military campaign against Iran within next two to three weeks, putting an end to month-long conflict that disrupted global energy markets. | Speaking at the White House, Trump said, "We'll be leaving very soon," adding that the withdrawal could happen "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three," news agency Reuters quoted. The remarks marked his clearest indication yet that the US is preparing to wind down the operation. | He also asserted that a diplomatic agreement with Tehran is not necessary to end the war and said that…
(2026-04-01). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-01). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-01). 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.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan urge Mideast ceasefire. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of escalating hostilities, China and Pakistan unveiled on Tuesday a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.
(2026-04-01). Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids' Existence Gets No Protection At All. theintercept.com 
A protester demonstrating for trans rights in New York City on Feb. 3, 2025. Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images | On Tuesday, the Supreme Court marked International Trans Day of Visibility with yet another ruling that puts the lives of trans people at risk. The justices
(2026-04-01). CBSE 10th 2026: Students to get results in two stages. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has successfully conducted the Class 10 board exam 2026, and is now preparing to announce the results of the students.
(2026-04-01). World religious leaders say Cuba is not a threat. radiohc.cu Cuba does not represent a threat to any country, especially the United States, stated the Secretary General of the World Council of Churches, Rev. Jerry Pillay, on Tuesday at the conclusion of a pastoral visit to this Caribbean nation. | In statements to Prensa Latina, the religious leader described the designation of Cuba as unjustified, a designation used by the White House to intensify the blockade and impose its policy of maximum pressure on the island. | Pillay noted that after interacting with the religious community, the general population, and government representatives, he reaffirmed his conviction that…
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/2: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-01). "Americans don't want this war" : Protesters at "No Kings" rallies speak out. wsws.org WSWS video reporters spoke to protesters at the massive "No Kings" rallies held across the US on March 28.
(2026-04-01). Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Saudi Arabia. ummid.com Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who is also the skipper of Saudi FC Al-Nassr, is back to Saudi Arabia after medical treatment in Madrid, Spain.
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-01). Scared of Iran, NATO ally refuses to help Trump? After Spain snub, US jets denied landing at… hindustantimes.com Italy has reportedly denied permission for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella air base in Sicily before continuing to the Middle East, according to Reuters and other follow-up reports citing a source familiar with the matter. The reported reason was procedural rather than openly political: Washington had not sought prior authorization from Rome for the stopover.
(2026-04-01). Modi govt's response to Iran War not driven by National Interest. ummid.com At a moment of profound geopolitical transformation, India requires clarity, balance, and moral conviction in its foreign policy, but what has been on display is hesitation, contradiction, and a troubling drift away from principled diplomacy.
(2026-04-01). Netanyahu determined to fast-track Haredi military draft exemption, sources say. haaretz.com Netanyahu aims to bundle the exemption with extending service and reservist benefits to secure coalition backing, while citing IDF manpower warnings to blunt criticism. Failure could push Haredi parties toward opposition deals ahead of elections…
(2026-04-01). 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…
(2026-04-01). Fidel Castro's grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader. scmp.com Amid ongoing talks between the Trump administration and Cuban leaders, Sandro Castro, the controversial grandson of Fidel Castro, told a major US television news network that most Cubans on the island want to embrace capitalism and that the country's hand-picked president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has done a poor job. | His statements to CNN's Havana correspondent, Patrick Oppmann, echoed earlier calls by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a change of leadership in Havana, and seem to suggest that…
(2026-04-01). Why China is always misunderstood and misrepresented. scmp.com Why didn't China develop its own scientific and industrial revolutions when it made so many discoveries and advances over millennia? That is often called "Needham's question", named after the historian of Chinese science and tech Joseph Needham. | Why didn't China develop capitalism during the Song dynasty when it was so close to achieving a breakthrough with trade, commerce, currency and semi-industrialisation, and an emerging merchant class? The Hungarian-French sinologist Etienne Balazs, among…
(2026-04-01). Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
(2026-04-01). China falls to Cameroon in 2026 FIFA Series. ecns.cn China fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a FIFA Series match on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). China issues yellow alert for heavy fog. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country.
(2026-04-01). Two Rahmani 30 students secure fully funded MBBS admissions in Turkey, Italy. ummid.com Two students of Rahmani30, Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez, have secured fully funded MBBS admissions to medical universities in Turkey and Italy through competitive scholarship-based selection processes.
(2026-04-01). Jàºrgen Habermas (1929—2026): The philosopher who chose the state. wsws.org Jàºrgen Habermas, who died on March 14 in Starnberg at the age of 96, occupied for more than half a century a position of extraordinary influence in German intellectual and political life.
(2026-04-01). New Analyses: EPA Consistently Fails to Warn Public of Pesticide Cancer Risks. indybay.org WASHINGTON, March 30, 2026 — The Environmental Protection Agency has routinely failed to put cancer warnings on pesticide products even when its own assessments have found a high risk of those products causing cancer, according to two new analyses released today by the Center for Food Safety and the Center for Biological Diversity.
(2026-04-01). China says Japan's rightward turn of SDF, remilitarization trend worthy of high alert. ecns.cn The international community needs to stay on high alert against the rightward turn of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and trend of remilitarization in Japan, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-01). 'This Arrogant Enemy': Israel's Colonial Reversion to the Noose. scheerpost.com Zarefah Baroud for Thinking Palestine Israel is also confronted by something older than Israel itself: namely, the willingness and ability of the Palestinian people to mobilize and resist in the face of state-sanctioned death. The authorities cuffed the nationalist detainees, leading them to their death at the gallows, scaffolding and rope that had borne witness …
(2026-04-01). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-01). Beards Are Back: Fashion Statement or Sign of Masculinity Crisis? counterpunch.org 
After being out of fashion since the beatnik-hippie era of the 1950s through early '70s, beards, mustaches and the perpetual 5 o'clock shadow are back. Trumpsters — including Donald Jr., Sec. of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) — are sporting whiskers. There are a number of ways men can fashion their beards and Men's
(2026-04-01). Money laundering is big business — especially for banks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). Israeli defense minister says forces to hold south Lebanon zone up to Litani River. ecns.cn Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israel will maintain a "security zone" in southern Lebanon up to the Litani River indefinitely, banning the return of more than 600,000 displaced residents and ordering the demolition of villages near the border.
(2026-04-01). Pakistan's mediation efforts in common interests of all parties: Chinese FM. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday that mediation efforts of the Pakistani side regarding the Middle East tensions are in the common interests of all parties.
(2026-04-01). Picturesque view of tea garden in Sichuan. ecns.cn Tea bushes unfurl like the fingerprints of the earth across the Changgangshan Tea Garden in Hongxing Town, Mingshan District, Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, March 31, 2025.
(2026-04-01). Trump says U.S. will leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will leave Iran in two or three weeks.
(2026-04-01). Five arrested as police violently disperse protest against new death penalty law. haaretz.com Foreign Press Association slams 'attack on journalists performing their work' after veteran photographer injured by water cannon…
(2026-04-01). No, NPR, Climate Change Didn't Cause the Recent Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com The historical record shows that severe heatwaves long predate modern climate attribution narratives, and the claims made in the interview rely heavily on attribution modeling.
(2026-04-01). 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…
(2001-04-26). Italy miss out on World Cup for third straight time. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's agonising World Cup exile continues after they fell to a 4-1 penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia and Herzegovina in their playoff final on Tuesday following a 1-1 draw. | Four-time champions Italy had lost out at the playoff stage to miss the last two World Cups, and their last qualification in 2014 coincided with Bosnia's only previous appearance. Since lifting the trophy in 2006, Italy have won one game at the finals. | Bosnia will play in Group B at the World Cup, joining co-hosts Canada, Qatar and Switzerland, while Italy will be left with some serious soul-searching to do after yet another fai…
(2026-04-01). Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow. sanews.gov.za Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow | In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy. | The measure, which is effective from today is designed to bring immediate financial relief to motorists while maintaining the stability of the country's fuel supply system. | The reduction means that the fuel levy will fall from some R4.10 per litre to R1.10 per litre of petrol and reduce fro…
(2026-04-01). China to launch guidelines for cracking down on medical insurance fraud. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ China will implement a set of guidelines on Wednesday to strengthen the crackdown on fraud in the countrys universal basic medical insurance.
(2026-04-01). Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on. aljazeera.com Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge's order.
(2026-04-01). How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown. sanews.gov.za How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown | For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and taxes. | As outlined by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on its website, the price is calculated using an import parity model designed to balance international competitiveness with local economic realities. | "T…
(2026-04-01). Adnan, Ashraf, Azim, Fatema among JAM 2026 Toppers, check full list. ummid.com Syed Adnan Shafi, Afimol Ashraf, Ryan Azim Shaikh, Muskan Fatema, and Arisha Tauqeer are among the JAM 2026 toppers the list of which was released by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Thursday.
(2026-04-01). Gino Paoli, leading voice of postwar Italian popular music, dies at 91. wsws.org Paoli's work helped define the "cantautore" tradition and expressed Italy's complex cultural transformation amid postwar reconstruction and social change.
(2026-04-01). Meeting stresses Party's leadership in grassroots legislator elections. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ A meeting on the arrangements of the upcoming elections of deputies to peoples congresses at the county and township levels nationwide was held Tuesday in Beijing.Emphasizing the importance of the Partys leadership in the elections.
(2026-04-01). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-01). 'A law of death that only applies to Palestinians'. aljazeera.com Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel's death penalty law for Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). 'We miss the simplest things': Tehran residents on edge after month of war. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources. sanews.gov.za Majodina calls for accountability and collective action to protect water resources | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for accountability and collective action, urging all stakeholders to reject complacency and prioritise the protection of water resources. | The call comes as the 2025 Green Drop Report released on Tuesday, revealed that South Africa's wastewater management systems are deteriorating at an alarming rate, with nearly half of them classified in a critical state. | Releasing the report, Majodina framed the findings not only as a warning, but as an opportunity to drive urgent refo…
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/18: Pacific Pearl Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Pacific Pearl – 2733 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588…
(2026-04-01). JD's ex-VP Cai Lei enters terminal stage of ALS. ecns.cn Cai Lei, former vice president of JD.com, has entered the terminal stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after six years of battling against ALS since 2019.
(2026-04-01). Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. wibailoutpeople.org 
BREAKING: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: From now on, for every assassination, one American company will be destroyed. Warning from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to the ruling body of the aggressor America: You ignored our repeated warnings regarding the necessity of stopping terrorist operations, and today, both in your terrorist attacks and those of your …
(2026-04-01). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-01). Nation's factory activity ramps up in March. ecns.cn China's manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory in March, offering an early sign that policy support is beginning to feed through to the real economy as measures to boost demand and stabilize growth gain traction, experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Date Center in the Gilroy area.
(2026-04-01). ALF Inflicts $40,000 in Damages at Utah Animal Feed Facility. indybay.org Although a communiquè has not yet been received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, news reports from Beryl, Utah, claimed that the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has caused $40,000 in damages to machinery used to produce food for animals on factory farms.
(2026-04-01). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-01). 'Papers Please' at Marine Boot Camp Graduation: ICE to Check IDs at Parris Island Family Days. lataco.com ICE agents will be stationed at the access points of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island during Recruit Family Days and Graduation ceremonies to conduct enhanced screening and check visitors' lawful immigration status.
(2026-04-01). Liz Truss Appointed by Trump to Dismantle the 'Deep Space Blob'. bylinetimes.com White House Officials have confirmed that former British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, is to become a senior administrator within NASA with 'immediate effect' following an executive directive made by Donald Trump late on Tuesday night. | The appointment follows Mrs. Truss's appearance at the CPAC conference in Texas last week where Trump officials were said to have been deeply impressed by the "astonishing breadth of her intellect and political vision" as well as her determination to create a MEGA (Make England Great Again) movement in the UK. | "The President is a big fan of Prime Minister Truss's YouTube channe…
(2026-04-01). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-01). Russian military transport plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). April 6, 2026 Online Meeting of 350 Wisconsin: Immigration and Climate Justice. wibailoutpeople.org 
350 Wisconsin Monthly Meeting 7-8: 15 pm From 350 WI: Please join us for a conversation about how and why immigration and climate justice are part of our fight for a sustainable future on Earth. We'll hear from AL Caballes from DRUM (Desis Rising Up and Moving), who will invite us to draw the links between climate change, …
(2026-04-01). Australia: What has happened to the enterprise agreement at Western Sydney University? wsws.org Two months on, no copy of an agreement has been provided to NTEU members, let alone voted on.
(2026-04-01). Zionist assassination plot against Nerdeen Kiswani is a warning to the working class. wsws.org The plot to kill Kiswani was not an isolated act, but the product of a political environment in which opposition to genocide has been criminalized and democratic rights are under sustained attack.
(2026-04-01). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-01). Tuesday 3/31: Next After No Kings 3? Community Organizing Call for Our Next Steps. indybay.org Virtual event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-01). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). 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
(2026-04-01). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Drone debris kills 1 person in Fujairah, 14 injured in central Israel. albawaba.com
(2026-04-01). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Thursday 4/9: Religious Freedom for All: Rethinking Liberty Beyond Belief – Keep Church & State Separate. indybay.org
(2026-04-01). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). "Our generation is planting the seeds of system failure in international law, but it is our children who will have to harvest this violent future." icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). NATO rift widens as Poland refuses to send Patriots for Trump's Iran war. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-01). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). From Baghdad to Albany: Listening to the Iraqis we Were Bombing. juancole.com
(2026-04-01). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-01). Wednesday 4/29: How to Engage & Register Voters w/ Care, Clarity & Compliance to Protect Your Organization. indybay.org
(2026-04-01). Irán niega negociación con EEUU y asegura estar preparado para cualquier ataque terrestre. cubadebate.cu "Lo que está ocurriendo no son negociaciones, sino intercambio de mensajes que se transmiten directamente o mediante aliados regionales", dijo el canciller iraní y añadió que Teherán exige "el fin total de la guerra en toda la región". El CGRI afirmó que desde este miércoles atacará oficinas de compañías tecnológicas de EE.UU. en la región.
(2026-04-01). Activismo de Cuba en derechos humanos es reconocido en el mundo. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez resaltó este martes el reconocimiento internacional que ostenta el activismo de Cuba en materia derechos humanos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que dicho prestigio se evidencia con el respaldo a tres resoluciones presentadas por la mayor isla de las Antillas, adoptadas en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas. | Subrayó que durante el 61 período de sesiones de ese órgano se aprobaron las iniciativas de Cuba relacionadas con el derecho a la alimentación, los derechos culturales y los impactos negativos de la deuda ext…
(2026-04-01). Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradece a China su apoyo a la isla. radiohc.cu 
El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba agradeció este martes la firme postura de China al rechazar el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero que EEUU le impone a la isla desde hace casi 70 años. | Igualmente, destacó el apoyo del gigante asiático en la defensa de la soberanía del pueblo cubano. | En su perfil de la red social X, adosó la foto de Mao Ning, portavoz de la Cancillería china, y una síntesis de las palabras que pronunciara la víspera, en rueda de prensa en Beijing, en la que instó a Washington a detener de inmediato las presiones, el bloqueo y las sanciones contra Cuba, en un nuevo llamado…
(2026-04-01). Argentina impide ingreso al activista Thiago àÅvila, integrante de Flotilla Global Sumud y convoy Nuestra América. cubadebate.cu El activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila, integrante de la Global Sumud Flotilla y del convoy solidario internacional Nuestra América, que recientemente llevó solidaridad y ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, fue retenido este martes en el Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, de Buenos Aires, y se le prohibió el ingreso a Argentina.
(2026-04-01). Trump fija plazo límite para retirarse de Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.), Donald Trump fijó este martes un plazo límite para que culmine la participación de su país en la guerra contra Irán. | Consultado en la Casa Blanca sobre cuándo concluirá el involucramiento de Washington en el conflicto, señaló que cree que en ´dos o tres semanas ª Estados Unidos ´se irá ª de Irán. | El mandatario hizo la afirmación tras sostener que su país está ´golpeando muy duro ª a la nación persa, y que en la noche anterior había ´dejado fuera de servicio enormes cantidades de instalaciones de fabricación de misiles ª,…
(2026-04-01). Cancillería cubana agradece respaldo solidario del pueblo de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería de Cuba agradeció este martes al pueblo y Gobierno de Rusia por su respaldo solidario, materializado mediante la llegada de un petrolero de ese país a la isla. | En su perfil de la red social X, el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores mucho valoró dicha ayuda por llegar en medio del cerco energético impuesto por Estados Unidos, que intenta asfixiar a la población. | De igual forma se hizo eco de las palabras de Dimitri Peskov, portavoz del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, cuando expresó que para la nación eslava es un deber no quedarse al margen y prestar la ayuda necesaria al pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-04-01). Italia se queda otra vez fuera del Mundial, mientras Suecia, Turquía y República Democrática del Congo ganan boletos. cubadebate.cu Italia se quedó por tercera vez consecutiva sin Mundial tras caer este martes ante Bosnia y Herzegovina en penaltis en la última jornada de repechaje rumbo a la Copa Mundial de Fútbol 2026. En esta fecha obtuvo su boleto también la República Popular del Congo. Se sumaron los seleccionados de Suecia, República Checa y Turquía.
(2026-04-01). Alternativas para mantener vivos los servicios bancarios en La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Habana tiene cerca de doscientos cajeros automáticos funcionando. Llegó a tener más de quinientos. Esa cifra, por sí sola, resume una parte de lo que ha ocurrido en el sistema bancario capitalino en los últimos años: un proceso de ajuste forzado por el deterioro de los equipos, el vandalismo y la necesidad de controlar la salida de efectivo en medio de una demanda que no deja de crecer.
(2026-04-01). Destacan impacto de nuevos billetes de alta denominación en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Directivos del Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) aseguraron este martes que la introducción gradual de dos nuevos billetes de alta denominación busca reducir costos operativos y mejorar la agilidad en las transacciones en efectivo, aunque se continuará promoviendo los pagos digitales. | En conferencia de prensa en La Habana, Alberto Javier Quiñones Betancourt, vicepresidente del BCC, y Julio Antonio Pérez àÅlvarez, su director de Emisión y valores, precisaron que a partir de mañana primero de abril comenzarán a circular en la capital, y después en el resto del país, billetes de dos mil y cinco mil pesos cubanos (…
(2026-04-01). The Track Record of the Collective West In Regards to Human Rights and International Law. counterpunch.org A detached observer who wants to assess where countries stand on fundamental issues of human rights, international law, peace, development and multilateralism need only look at the voting record of States at the United Nations Security Council, General Assembly, Human Rights Council and other international agencies. Voting is where it's at. This is the bottom
(2026-04-01). Madison, April 9, 2026: Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice. wibailoutpeople.org 
Benefit Concert for Climate and Immigrant Justice Harmony Bar & Grill, 2201 Atwood Avenue, Madison 6: 30 — 8: 30 pm A benefit concert for 350 Wisconsin and Voces de la Frontera, two organizations working tirelessly for climate justice and immigrant rights. All funds raised will be split evenly between the two organizations. Featuring rockin' blues and eclectic …
(2026-04-01). ICAIC estrenará dos películas en abril. radiohc.cu 
El Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC) estrenará durante el mes de abril dos filmes: el mediometraje de dibujos animados 'Doble Play', y el largometraje 'Nora'. | Lo anterior se conoció este martes, en conferencia de prensa dirigida por el presidente de la institución Alexis Triana Hernández. | Sobre 'Doble Play', se informó que la proyección se realizará en la Semana de la Victoria. ´Se trata de una película inspirada en el béisbol cubano, una animación que toma elementos del anime y lo adapta al contexto nacional", explicó la directora de Animados ICAIC, Esther Hirzel. Imagen i…
(2026-04-01). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-01). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-01). Canada, Stati Uniti e NATO: la trappola ineludibile. strategic-culture.su Il Canada cerca di prepararsi a una potenziale invasione statunitense pur rimanendo nella NATO. | Segue nostro La recente decisione del governo canadese di espandere in modo significativo la propria presenza militare nell'Artico rivela ben più di una semplice preoccupazione per la sovranità territoriale. In realtà , riflette una crisi strutturale più profonda: la crescente instabilità all'interno dello stesso blocco occidentale e l'indeb…
(2026-04-01). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…
(2026-03-31). As ground troops arrive in the Middle East, Trump threatens "obliteration" of Iran's infrastructure. wsws.org On Monday, the 30th day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy all of Iran's energy generation and water desalination plants unless it surrendered to his demands.
(2026-03-31). Trump urges countries seeking oil to go to Strait of Hormuz and 'just take it'. scmp.com President ‚Å Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to ‚Äåthe Strait of Hormuz and "just TAKE it". | Trump singled out Britain and France as unhelpful in the month-long war that has roiled global markets, driven up energy prices and seen Iran effectively close oil ‚Å tanker traffic through the Strait.
(2026-03-31). Iran confirms IRGC Naval chief Alireza Tangsiri's death in Israeli strikes, vows fierce revenge. hindustantimes.com Iran has confirmed the killing of IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri in an Israeli airstrike, marking a major escalation in the conflict. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed "deadlier revenge," warning of retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Gulf. As tensions spike following targeted assassinations and threats to strategic assets like the Strait of Hormuz, pressure mounts on Donald Trump amid fragile ceasefire efforts and fears of a wider regional war.
(2026-03-31). EU says 'necessary' to reduce fuel demand to cope with crisis. newarab.com 
The EU urged member states Tuesday to try to push down domestic demand for fuel and US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes have roiled markets and triggered a surge in energy prices. | "It is clear that the more you can do to save oil, especially diesel, especially jet fuel, the better we are off," EU energy commission…
(2026-03-31). Iran strikes spotlight Israel's defence infrastructure amid widening conflict. hindustantimes.com Iran's latest strikes have shifted focus to Israel's defence backbone, with claims that key aerospace and weapons facilities were targeted in a new drone wave. The move came just after Donald Trump's sharp warning to "obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure, raising the stakes further. Tehran is framing the attacks as retaliation, while also expanding strikes across the region, including alleged hits on U.S. positions. As tensions spread from Israel to the Gulf, fears are growing that the conflict is entering a broader and more dangerous phase with strategic targets now in the crosshairs.
(2026-03-31). Netanyahu declines to set timeline for ending Iran war in pro-Trump outlet. haaretz.com Netanyahu told Newsmax that the U.S.-Israeli war is 'beyond the halfway point in terms of success' and warned that Tehran is 'pursuing nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them to American cities'…
(2026-03-31). Australian government's fuel plan offers workers no real relief from Iran war impact. wsws.org None of the measures outlined will meaningfully ease the cost-of-living crisis and supply shortages resulting from the increasingly catastrophic US-Israeli war on the people of Iran.
(2026-03-31). Turkey under attack, again: Fourth missile fired at NATO member – Iran behind strike or…. hindustantimes.com Tensions spill into NATO territory as Turkey claims a fourth missile breach of its airspace, allegedly launched from Iran and intercepted by NATO defence systems. Ankara has raised alarm over repeated incidents while also lashing out at the wider conflict dynamics, warning of a prolonged regional crisis. Iran, however, denies responsibility and alleges false-flag operations, deepening uncertainty as pressure mounts on NATO amid the escalating war.
(2026-03-31). Kuwait oil tanker blaze near Dubai deepens Iran maritime tensions | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com Iran's shadow war at sea may be colliding head‚Äëon with political theatre on land, after Kuwait accused a suspected Iranian strike of setting a fully loaded oil tanker ablaze near Dubai just days after Donald Trump boasted that Tehran was letting tankers pass "as a gift." Kuwait's state‚Äëowned crude carrier Al‚ÄëSalmi was hit while at anchorage off Dubai on March 31, with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation denouncing what it called a "direct and criminal" attack that tore into the hull, sparked a fire on board and raised immediate fears of a major oil spill in one of th…
(2026-03-31). U.S. landmine attack on Iranian village is a war crime. mronline.org 
Multiple news organizations have confirmed that U.S.-made anti-tank landmines were scattered across residential areas outside Shiraz, in southern Iran. At least one civilian has been confirmed killed, and others were reportedly injured…
(2026-03-31). F-35 Crashes In The Nevada Test And Training Range Complex (Updated). twz.com An F-35 crashed in the Nevada Test and Training Range in Southern Nevada. The pilot ejected and is reportedly safe after sustaining only minor injuries. | According to KSNV News 3, "The U.S. military is searching for a pilot who had to eject from an aircraft over Southern Nevada on Tuesday, sources tell News 3… The aircraft reported trouble maneuvering around noon, according to sources." The outlet subsequently reported that the pilot was found in good condition. | t.co/KNlxePnBRm— KSNV News 3 Las Vegas (@News3LV) (2026-03-31). Cuba questions U.S. stance on sanctions against the island. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez questioned the U.S. government's stance on Tuesday, March 31st, rejecting the notion that the measures applied against the island are punitive in nature. | The foreign minister argued that the economic blockade essentially represents a punitive action that contradicts Washington's official statements regarding the nature of its current policies toward the Caribbean nation. | Bruno Rodríguez pointed out that the pressure exerted by the U.S. administration manifests itself through various coercive tactics, including threats against countries that attempt to export fuel to the…
(2026-03-31). Contesting the End of India's Job Guarantee w/ Khush Vachhrajani. mronline.org 
For over twenty years, India's national rural jobs program provided a legal right to work for over 265 million people—the majority of them women—serving as a vital lifeline against poverty and a global model for social security. In this episode, we speak with Khush Vachhrajani, writer and national coordinator at the Social Accountability Forum for Action and Research in India, about how, tragically, that lifeline is now being cut.
(2026-03-31). Arabs panic as Iran war burns wallets, demand more cash after seizing $500000000000 Iran assets. hindustantimes.com As Trump's Iran war bleeds into a fifth week, the UAE has reportedly seized $530 billion in Iranian assets, yanked golden visas and is demanding massive reparations. With missiles still flying and economists warning the Emirates could be "blown up" by a wider war, this video unpacks the Arab cost of Washington's gamble.
(2026-03-31). India Conducted First BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting 2026. infobrics.org The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India organized the first BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting in virtual format. The meeting was attended by representatives from all BRICS member countries…
(2026-03-31). US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child 'conversion therapy'. aljazeera.com In an eight-to-one decision, the high court ruled against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds.
(2026-03-31). Spy Games and the Global Far Right Loom Over Historic Hungarian Election. bylinetimes.com 
Viktor Orbán's speech in the Western Hungarian city of Gy≈ër on Friday 27 March might go down in history. At one of his daily campaign rallies, his speech was interrupted by counter-protesters. These protesters are growing in number on each occasion, and this time, they clearly managed to unsettle Orbán. | "You are pushing the agenda of the Ukrainians and do not stand by Hungary! You want a Ukraine-friendly government and want to take Hungarians' money to Ukraine!" he yelled at them, while angrily pointing his finger. Orbán is usually a calm and cynical orator, this time, however, his voice cracked,…
(2026-03-31). Migrant workers lead the way in Colorado meatpackers' strike. workers.org 
Greeley, Colorado Below is an eyewitness account of the JBS strike led by courageous migrant workers. Strike at JBS meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado, is in its third week. March 30, 2026. (Photo credit: Viviana Weinstein) March 30 — Times have changed. The slaughterhouses that crowded the downtowns of cities, . . . |
(2026-03-31). Jan. 6 Rioter Sentenced Over 100K Child Sex Abuse Images, Among Other Violent Images. newsone.com 
Source: Bill Clark / Getty | Since President Donald Trump pardoned or commuted the sentences of
(2026-03-31). Israel: Discriminatory Death Penalty Bill only for Palestinians Passes. juancole.com Within the civil court system in Israel, the bill imposes the death penalty for the deliberate killing of a person with the int…
(2026-03-31). SCOTUS weighs birthright citizenship. whyy.org What does it mean to be an American? And how should we decide who gets to be one? Those are the questions facing the Supreme Court this week.
(2026-03-31). New York Mayor Mamdani puts city's government back on TikTok. scmp.com Almost three years ago, New York City joined governments across the country in banning TikTok from its phones over security concerns about the Chinese social media site. | On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a bona fide social media star, took to the app to announce a reversal: "TikTok, we're back."
(2026-03-31). Action plan of the March 2026 international US-Cuba normalization conference. links.org.au 
This action plan was unanimously passed at 2026 International US-Cuba Normalization Conference held at the People's Forum in New York City.
(2026-03-31). Volunteers collect over 125,000 of pieces of plastic waste from New Jersey beaches. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Mangled barbie dolls, a Minnie Mouse head and a tiny toilet that can fit in the palm of your hand — these are some of the strange items that were collected on New Jersey beaches last year. | Clean Ocean Action, an environmental nonprofit organization,…
(2026-03-31). CAPTURED: Birth to death timelapse of a tornado. wattsupwiththat.com Every once in awhile something comes along that just makes you sit back and watch in awe. This is one of those times. Jakob McMillin writes on X: (click to…
(2026-03-31). Great Western FC is going to the ____ing finals! thecanary.co 
Our wonderful grassroots football team Great Western FC kicked arse on Saturday 28 March 2026. The reserves team played Coleview in the fast-paced semi-finals for the Swindon District Community Football League Plate final. This win is about more than football. It is about a community that refuses to leave its young men behind — championing […] | By
(2026-03-31). Did Global Affairs Try To Scrub Record Of Israel Arms Transfer? worldbeyondwar.org 
The mixed messages raise questions as to whether Canada is actually preventing the weapons parts from being exported to Israel — or simply trying to remove public documentation of the transfer. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-03-31). US top court rules against state ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ youth. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. | An 8-1 High Court majority sided with a Christian counsellor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment. The justices agreed that the law raises free speech concerns and sent it back to a lower court to decide if it meets a legal standard that few laws pass.
(2026-03-31). China and Pakistan outline five-point plan to end MidEast war. newarab.com 
China and Pakistan called on Tuesday for an immediate end to The two countries outlined a joint initiative "for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region", after a visit from senior Both countries have sought to mediate in the Middle East to…
(2026-03-31). Paul Ehrlich and Michael Mann Both Used the Media to Hide Their Misanthropy. wattsupwiththat.com Both built empires of influence in spite of actual data, but on a sophisticated mastery of media.
(2026-03-31). What UK downfall means for Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-03-31). From Crisis to Cash: How Iran Makes Millions Daily During War. thinktank.pk The 2026 US—Iran war has not only reshaped geopolitics but has also dramatically transformed global energy markets. While wars are typically associated with economic collapse, Iran presents a strikingly different case. Despite sanctions, military pressure, and infrastructure threats, Tehran has managed to turn the crisis into an opportunity—leveraging oil trade as a powerful financial lifeline. …
(2026-03-31). CARICOM prepares new shipment of solidarity aid for Cuba in coordination with Mexico. radiohc.cu The governments of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are preparing a shipment of solidarity aid to Cuba following the decision adopted at the fifteenth Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government, held last month in St. Kitts and Nevis. | According to a press release published this week, the shipment will include powdered milk, baby formula, beans, wheat flour, rice, canned goods, basic medical supplies, solar panels, batteries, and water tanks. | The items will be purchased on behalf of the member states and shipped to Cuba through a collaborative agreement with the Government of Mexico, which has…
(2026-03-31). Iran Guards say will target US tech firms if more leaders killed. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Spain busts 'maze-like' drug tunnel to Morocco. newarab.com 
(2026-03-31). Klarna Sued For Buy Now, Pay Later Racket. levernews.com 
(2026-03-31). 'God Squad' Removes Endangered Species Protections In Gulf Of Mexico. newsone.com 
Source: Cavan Images / Marc Morrison / Getty | The unnecessary and poorly planned war in Iran has drastically increased oil prices across the globe. In what seems to be an effort to save face, the Endangered Species Committee, known as the "God Squad," voted to exempt gas and oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from endangered species protections. |
(2026-03-31). Israeli policies pose an existential threat to Palestinians in the West Bank. Why isn't there more resistance? mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler pogroms, annexation, and economic strangulation are eroding Palestinian life in the West Bank. So, why aren't we seeing more Palestinian resistance to the existential threat erasing their communities?>
(2026-03-31). PM orders crackdown on fuel smuggling. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to take strict action against the smuggling and illegal hoarding of petroleum products, citing the evolving regional situation. | The development came a day after President Asif Zardari and the prime minister assured in a high-level meeting that adequate fuel stocks were available to meet the country's needs, with future arrangements also under way. | According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office, Shehbaz chaired a high-level meeting to review the petroleum supply chain, conservation measures and the steps aimed at ensuring efficien…
(2026-03-31). Nawrocki calls for 'repairs' in EU. infobrics.org Divergences between Warsaw and Brussels are escalating.
(2026-03-31). Does not our ongoing, epic failure to obstruct immorality confirm America as an immoral nation? nationofchange.org What morally deficient country tolerates blatant wickedness without rising up to avert the next outrage? His re-election was bad enough; tolerance of evil is worse.
(2026-03-31). Green Party demand UK suspend Israel's senior-most diplomat. thecanary.co 
The Green Party has demanded that the UK government suspend Israel's senior diplomat in the UK. It follows the Israeli parliament's legalising of the death penalty for Palestinians accused of "terrorism". Green Party's Mothin Ali: execution law "unconscionable" Reporting for the Canary, Maddison Wheeldon wrote: Fascist Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has pushed through a law in […] | By
(2026-03-31). Berlin welcomes Syrian interim president and intensifies war and deportation campaign. wsws.org The reception of Islamist leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Berlin exposes the hypocrisy of German war propaganda and underlines its imperialist goals in the Middle East.
(2026-03-31). Dalai Lama warns 'violence begets violence', urges peace in MENA. newarab.com 
Buddhist spiritual leader the "History has shown us time and again that violence only begets more violence and is never a lasting foundation for peace," he wrote in a letter on Tuesday. | "An enduring resolution to conflict, including the ones we see in the Middle East or betwe…
(2026-03-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-03-31). The Supreme Court Fight That Could Unravel Who Gets to Be American. capitalbnews.org 
With birthright citizenship — which was enshrined in the 14th Amendment to clarify the legal status of Black Americans following the Civil War — on the chopping block, civil rights groups are on high alert for threats to all rights, even those long seen as safe. There's concern that a decision undermining birthright citizenship "could …
(2026-03-31). The Kiev grifter regime taps the Gulf war racket. thealtworld.com The infernal racket has a name. Capitalism. Death, destruction, profit. Repeat. Death, destruction, profit. | When Ukraine's puppet president shows up anywhere, one should immediately suspect a scam in the making. Corruption follows this con artist and his crony regime like a bad smell. | His schtick of turning up at summits begging for more Western taxpayer billions has grown tiresome and, frankly, a bit implausible given the embezzlement scandals that the Kiev regime is mired in. | But, fear not, the grifter machine that passes for an unelected presidency in Ukraine has found an exciting new diversification for…
(2026-03-31). Cuba Petróleo informa sobre destinos del crudo procedente de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Unión Cuba Petróleo (Cupet) informó que el cargamento de crudo que llegó en la mañana de este martes al puerto de la occidental provincia de Matanzas, procedente de Rusia, se refinará en el país para la obtención de diésel, fueloil, gas licuado y gasolina. | Irenaldo Pérez Cardozo, director adjunto de la entidad precisó que ´el primero de estos derivados se destinará a la generación distribuida de electricidad y a actividades esenciales de la economía ª.Se producirá fueloil para las patanas y las centrales termoeléctricas de Mariel y Moa, y gas licuado de petróleo para la cocción de los alimentos d…