(2025-04-24). Video: State Dept spokeswoman falls apart when asked if Trump approved bombing of Gaza food. skwawkbox.org Trumpian horror Tammy Bruce had a bad day State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce has shamelessly pushed US-Israeli propaganda lines since Donald Trump became US president for the second time, and has refused to acknowledge the truth of Israel's genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. But she was undone today when asked whether Israeli fascist …
(2025-04-25). US jets carry out more aggression against Yemen. presstv.ir The United States has carried out new airstrikes in Yemen, as the Arab country presses ahead with its staunch support for Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-04-25). Israel's army is facing a crisis of dissent over the Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-04-24). Kneecap Shares Short Response After Learning UK Police's Counter Terror Team Was Reviewing 'Up Hamas' Concert Chant. latintimes.com The Irish group condemned Israel's war on Gaza and the indiscriminate killing of Palestinians during both their Coachella sets this month.
(2025-04-24). Video: Gaza nurse on duty receives call to tell him parents blown apart in Israeli airstrike. skwawkbox.org Ahmed al-Najjar's terrible news after serving through 570 days of Israel's genocide Palestinian nurse Ahmed al-Najjar was working in Gaza's Nasser hospital — which has been frequently bombed by the genocidal occupation — on Thursday when he received a call to inform him that both his parents had been murdered by Israeli bombs — and …
(2025-04-25). Fight for a socialist movement of the working class to defend students, academic freedom and democratic rights! wsws.org More than 1,500 student visas have been summarily revoked, including at least four at Wayne State University. Campus workers who have spoken out against genocide are having their jobs terminated at the University of Michigan.
(2025-04-25). Houthi: Bab al-Mandab, Arabian Sea closed to Israeli, US ships. presstv.ir Yemen's Ansarullah leader says resistance operations in support of Gaza have stopped Israeli and American naval movement in Yemen's waters.
(2025-04-25). Nearly 30 Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli strikes on Gaza. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 28 people, mostly women and children.
(2025-04-25). Iran, Indonesia Urge Collective Action against Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Indonesia called for concerted efforts by the Islamic countries to stop the Israeli regime's atrocities against Palestinians and ensure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2025-04-25). Israeli reservist killed in northern Gaza combat, two other soldiers seriously wounded. haaretz.com The army announced that Master Sergeant (Res.) Asaf Cafri, 26, from Beit Hashmonai, a tank driver in the 79th Battalion of the 'Machatz' Brigade, was killed by sniper fire on Thursday. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and partner…
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis will be remembered for his moral stand on Gaza. radiohc.cu While his death marks the end of an era, the Pope's legacy as a spiritual leader who stood firmly and resolutely with the oppressed, especially the Palestinians in Gaza, will endure.
(2025-04-25). Israeli representation at pope funeral low after Gaza criticism. newarab.com 
Most major nations will be sending heads of state or government, or royalty, to The decision to keep the representation at about the lowest level possible is a It also f…
(2025-04-25). Over 100 rabbis, cantors slam Trump for pro-Palestine campus crackdown. presstv.ir In an open letter, more than 100 rabbis in Chicago have condemned Trump for his crackdown on pro-Palestine campus protests.
(2025-04-25). Cornell University cancels Kehlani concert over pro-Gaza stance. newarab.com 
Kehlani was scheduled to perform at the annual end of semester 'Slope Day' concert, in an announcement that was made on 10 April, however the Cornellians for Israel student group called on the institution to revoke the in…
(2025-04-25). PLO votes to create first ever vice president post. newarab.com 
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) voted on Thursday to establish the position of vice president, potentially paving the way for a successor to The move follows years of foreign calls to reform the organisation, and comes as Arab and Western powers envision an expanded role for Abbas' Palestinian Authority (PA) in…
(2025-04-25). ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). White House considering reviving Nazi fertility medal to encourage white women to have more children. skwawkbox.org 
Improved financial support or wages are not on the menu, but Nazi motherhood medal — hell yeah According to US news sources, the Trump White House is considering ideas for how to encourage women — apparently meaning white women, naturally — to have more children. One proposal, described as put forward by "pro-natal" activists Simone …
(2025-04-25). Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns. whyy.org Forecasters on Friday warned low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk that fire could develop across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to The National Weather Service discouraged any outdoor burning with low humidity, temperatures reaching near 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and southerly winds that could gust up to 20 mph (32 kph) across a swath of the Mid-Atlantic. There's a chance…
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis mural in North Philadelphia offers chance to reflect on 'all he brought to the world' following his death. whyy.org 
(2025-04-25). 'Essential' or 'propaganda': Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump's call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The White House plans to eliminate nearly all federal funding for public media, including NPR and PBS, and is seeking to rescind $1.1 billion allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
(2025-04-25). Delaware school board member challenges residency of fellow board member living in Pakistan. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A member of the Christina school board in northern Delaware has gone to court to challenge another board member's fitness to serve on the board. | School board member Naveed Baqir has not been seen in the school district or his nominating district in close to 14 months. He has been living in Pakistan since January 2024 and attending meetings remotely. Doug Manley has argued that means he is no longer a Delaware resident and should no longer be allowed to be on the board. | D…
(2025-04-25). Francis Davis critiqued jazz as a 'force for understanding who we are'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If Francis Davis were chasing a Holy Grail, it might have been John Coltrane. | The jazz great played his last Philadelphia show in 1966 at Temple University, where Davis, as a student, saw Coltrane for the first and only time. Although the sparsely attended show and its recording issued 48 years later both got mixed reviews, it spurred Davis' resolve to write about jazz, a pursuit that propelled the rest of his life. | A prolific critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The At…
(2025-04-25). Israeli Minister Visits Mar-a-Lago, Miami PD, and Holocaust Sites in Florida Tour. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). Pentagon Denies Airstrike Killed Civilians at Yemen UNESCO Site, Points to Houthi Rocket. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson Ep. 9: 'Gazans Are Not Hamas,' Says Anti-Hamas Leader Seeking US Dialogue. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). New Messaging Shows Promising Results in Persuading Americans to Support Taxing the Rich. scheerpost.com Protest to tax the rich stop cuts in social programs. Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0 By Hibba Meraay / Raising taxes on the rich is not only necessary —
(2025-04-25). Ben-Gvir Says GOP Leaders Agree Gaza 'Food and Aid Depots Should Be Bombed'. scheerpost.com Itamar Ben Gvir — 2021. DedaSasha, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Brett Wilkins / An Israeli drone strike on a food distribution center in central
(2025-04-25). Rafah No Longer Exists. This Is Part of Israel's Plan To Permanently Occupy Gaza. scheerpost.com An aerial view showing destruction in Rafah after Israeli forces withdrawal and as the ceasefire took hold, Gaza Strip. UNRWA, CC BY 4.0 By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Over the past month, the Israeli army has been methodically emptying Rafah of its residents and leveling what remains of its buildings. The city of Rafah and its surrounding towns are now virtua…
(2025-04-25). SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has assured the public that it will ensure it will make adjustments to accommodate the withdrawal of the 0.5% increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT). | On Thursday, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, indicated that he would withdraw the increase after introducing the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill) to Parliament. | "As the administrator of all national government tax measures, SARS will ensure that the necessary adjustments are made to accommodate this change. | "
(2025-04-25). South Africa steps up to save the African penguin. sanews.gov.za South Africa steps up to save the African penguin | As the world marks World Penguin Day, South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting one of its most iconic yet critically endangered species ⚪ the African penguin. | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) has outlined bold steps being taken to halt the dramatic population decline of these seabirds, which have seen their numbers plummet to fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs in the country. | "The African penguin faces critical complexities, with fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs remaining in South Africa, earning them a criticall…
(2025-04-25). Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam. sanews.gov.za Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam | A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after authorities opened four more on Friday, to manage rising water levels. | This comes after water levels risen rapidly overnight in the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows on the upper catchments, as a result of the continuous above-normal rainfall on already saturated catchments. | In a statement, the department announced that an additional four sluice gates were opened gradually on Friday from 9am until 1pm. | "This will bring the total number of gates open at the dam to 10. The dam is currently sit…
(2025-04-25). Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff. sanews.gov.za Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff | The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng. | This is after the second fire hit Tembisa Hospital at the main outpatient department on Wednesday. The smoke spread to the Eye Clinic and the nearby pharmacy, impacting areas that had initially been cleared from Saturday's fire. | This included the surgical outpatient department, medical outpatient department, family medicine, and the administration block, which were intended to serve as alte…
(2025-04-25). KZN Premier tables Budget Vote. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier tables Budget Vote | The R817.875 million allocation for the Office of the Premier is a strategic investment to ensure that the provincial government remains agile, efficient, and people centred, says KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli. | "Our vision is clear. We are building a capable and ethical state that fosters inclusive development, safeguards the vulnerable, and delivers with excellence," Ntuli said. | The Premier tabled the Office of the Premier's 2025/26 Budget Vote at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, in Pietermaritzburg, on Thursday, under the theme: "Accelerating Inclusive Grow…
(2025-04-25). Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum. sanews.gov.za Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum | Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa has been invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the United States. | It will be held from Sunday, 27 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025. | "I am honoured to be invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum, which provides an excellent opportunity for high-level engagement, learning and exchange towards the advancement of national development, leadership and impactful governance," Ramok…
(2025-04-25). G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development | Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy solutions that will address the barriers that limit Africa's development and growth. | "During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions, addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, infrastructure development and the cost of capital," a joint statement by National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank said on Thursday. | Members endorsed a work programme proposed by South Afri…
(2025-04-25). Ukraine War Day Master Of The Steam. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2025-04-25). Diplomacy Watch: The White House now wielding ultimatums. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration has threatened to
(2025-04-25). Cambodia Forgets Its Traditional Partners and Pivots to the West. globalresearch.ca The Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand in Cambodia has recently been put into operation. China facilitated the port's modernization, leading many foreign news outlets, especially American media, to claim that there was a Chinese naval base at …
(2025-04-25). Balcony solar took off in Germany. Why not the US? grist.org 
Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn't understand why that isn't happening. | The technology couldn't be easier to use — simply hang one or two panels over a railing and plug them into an outlet. The devices provide up to 800 watts, enough to charge a laptop or power a small fridge. They're
(2025-04-25). Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining. grist.org 
President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United States a global leader in the nascent industry. | Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring that U.S. policy includes "creating a robust domestic supply chain for critical minerals derived from seabed resources to support economic growth, reindustrialization, and military preparedness." He described seabed mining as both an economic and national security imperative necessary to counter China. | "Our Nation must take immediate action to accelerate the responsible development of s…
(2025-04-25). Was Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood ban a bid to please Israel, Saudi? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-25). Reform UK candidates have 'posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies and praised extremists', investigation finds. leftfootforward.org Reform UK candidates are continuing to post hateful and extremist content online, even as party leader Nigel Farage insists that it has taken candidate vetting seriously. | An investigation by anti-extremist group Hope not Hate ahead of the upcoming local elections has found candidates who have called for 'one big nuke bomb' to remove Islam from the world, as well as others who have promoted the conspiracy theory that Muslims are seeking to "supplant the native population" in the UK. | Reform is putting up more than 1,600 candidates for 1 May's English council elections, and says it has made efforts to strengt…
(2025-04-25). Saudi Arabia's Weaponization of AI Against Political Islam. muslimskeptic.com The Saudi state has made it its mission to deform Islam into a soft, Israel-friendly Judeo-Islam—one where criticism of the Gulf rulers, Judaism, and Israel-sponsored Jewish terrorism are harshly suppressed. Moreover, this Islam would prevent the Muslim public from taking any action whatsoever against Israel, such as social media and political activism, protests, boycotting Israeli …
(2025-04-25). Miami Considers Granting Police Immigration Enforcement Powers. latintimes.com Miami officers would operate under the "task force" model of the 287(g) program, which ICE has called a "force multiplier"
(2025-04-25). Nigel Farage slammed for 'wildly inaccurate' claims about children's mental health and SEND. leftfootforward.org 'Absolutely no one has got an autism diagnosis through the GP — this is just incorrect, wrong, fake news.'
(2025-04-25). The Myth of "The Economy" counterpunch.org 
The term "economy" is often used as a catch-all, but the way it's discussed by politicians and pundits is typically misleading. We frequently hear that "the economy" is growing, but this narrative obscures the fact that most people don't experience this growth equally. In reality, there are at least two distinct economies in every country:
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis: a Loss for Humanity. counterpunch.org We should have seen it coming — pope Francis had been sick, old and frail for some time. But still his death was a shock, reminding those who care of the lugubrious truth that there really are very few people of world renown standing up for the homeless, the destitute, the immigrant, the Gazan, the
(2025-04-25). How Can We Balance AI's Potential and Ethical Challenges? counterpunch.org Artificial intelligence is transforming industries by automating processes, improving efficiency, and detecting patterns that humans might miss. However, as AI continues to evolve, so do the challenges associated with its implementation. Issues such as data quality, bias, transparency, and privacy concerns raise critical ethical questions. Ensuring that AI operates fairly and effectively requires continuous improvement
(2025-04-25). San Francisco's Inimitable Artist, Richard "Luckey" Perri. counterpunch.org Think of San Francisco artists and you're likely to think of Ruth Asawa, whose work is currently on exhibit at SFMOMA, and Wayne Thieibaud, who had his first show in SF in 1960 and whose work is now at the Legion of Honor. To those artists add the name Richard ("Luckey") Perry, whose colorful paintings
(2025-04-25). Trump World is a White World. counterpunch.org President Trump's policy initiatives appear driven by various motives, including retribution, personal enrichment, narcissism, petulance, and perhaps more. Yet an underlying goal in the President's agenda is white supremacy. At its core, MAGA means MAWA: Making America White Again. Fueled by racism, the so-called "Great Replacement Theory," which motivates Trump and his followers, envisions a
(2025-04-25). How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring an End to Needless Animal Cruelty. counterpunch.org Billions of animals are killed each year to feed an unsustainable demand for meat. Lab-grown meat—also known as cultured, cultivated, cell-based, or clean meat—can offer a kinder alternative while still meeting the growing global demand for meat. Silicon Valley start-ups are racing to get lab-grown meat on the market. And with good reason. Bethan Grylls
(2025-04-25). The Multilayered Inhumanity of the Kentucky Derby. counterpunch.org 
Saturday the 3rd of May is Derby Day at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Here come the frivolous cocktails. The pointedly gendered dress code. And one of the crassest annual performances of human domination over the living communities of this planet. The layers of domination reflected in the spectacle are numerous, and chronically overlooked. In the
(2025-04-25). This Mental Health Awareness Month. counterpunch.org 
The United States has been in the throes of a mental health and overdose crisis so severe it has spanned five presidential administrations and been classified as an official state of emergency in three of them. No one knows exactly how this emergency will play out during the current Trumpian cocktail of uncertainty, fear, and cuts to
(2025-04-25). The Bloodlands Between Russia and Turkey. counterpunch.org 
This is the seventeeth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. (This week, Trump and his cohort of white supremacists did their best to bankrupt the United States—by attacking the chairman of the Federal Reserve—no
(2025-04-25). Immigrants Are Our Neighbors, Isn't That Enough? counterpunch.org 
I recall seeing a sign in a yard in my small hometown of around 12,000 residents. "No matter where you are from," it said, "we're glad you are our neighbor." It was positioned defiantly, facing a Trump sign that had been plunged into the neighbor's yard across the street. It poignantly illustrated the tensions in
(2025-04-25). David Brooks Gets Something Right. counterpunch.org 
You know something is up when the longtime deeply conservative establishment pundit David "Aw Shucks" Brooks calls for a "a comprehensive national civic uprising" against Trumpism, as he did one week ago. "It's time," Brooks wrote, "for Americans in universities, law, business, nonprofits and the scientific community, and civil servants and beyond to form one coordinated mass
(2025-04-25). Nuclear Power Reactors in Vermont? Not Again. counterpunch.org 
If there's one truth about the nuclear power industry, it would be that it is persistent. Despite the fact that nuclear power has been drastically curtailed in a few countries and is being rejected for economic and other reasons in many others, the industry continues to push its product as if it had never been
(2025-04-25). Could the Next Catholic Pope Be an American? counterpunch.org It's never happened before: the election of an American Pope. Normally, Pope's are chosen from the ranks of Italian cardinals and bishops — and indeed, an American Pope would have to be a cardinal — and no older than 80, normally, even to be considered. There are just 17 cardinals currently serving in the US
(2025-04-25). Starving the Poor to Feed the Rich. counterpunch.org 
As a child, I felt so fancy when we used the purple food stamps — those were the pretty ones. We were a hardworking, loving family. My parents ensured we weren't around anyone who tried to make us feel "less than" for needing help to make ends meet. That's just reality in America. When the
(2025-04-25). Every Accusation is a Confession: Insurrection Edition. counterpunch.org 
Article III of the US Constitution provides for congressional establishment of "inferior courts" — that is, courts other than the Supreme Court — and for congressional regulation of those courts' jurisdictions. In that sense, there's nothing unusual about US Senator Mike Lee's bill proposal for a streamlined appellate process where actions "commenced against the executive
(2025-04-25). Critics of Serbian Students, From Liberals to Neo-Nazis. counterpunch.org 
In Serbia—perhaps the last corner of the world where Brussels' viceroys, now impotent even within the EU itself, are still inexplicably consulted—stabilocracy has imploded. Along with the collapse of the SNS (the ruling Serbian Progressive Party) regime, the entire political ecosystem that reliably upheld it for twelve years has come crashing down. Not merely because
(2025-04-25). Belarusian foreign minister concerned about West usurping tools of international politics. eng.belta.by Maxim Ryzhenkov noted: "When you read about some sanctions that are being introduced against Belarus, Russia, China, Iran, and other countries, they have nothing to do with bringing us closer to democracy."
(2025-04-25). MFA: Belarus and China act in a unified manner. eng.belta.by The parties focused on the interaction of the two countries within the framework of international organizations. According to the deputy minister, Belarus and China act in a unified manner.
(2025-04-25). Belarus streamlines import of drones in interests of certain organizations. eng.belta.by The document amends Decree No.297 "On state registration and operation of civil unmanned aerial vehicles" of 25 September 2023.
(2025-04-25). Lukashenko announces plans to take stock of Chernobyl programs. eng.belta.by I intend to comprehensively analyze the results of the programs to | revive the territories affected by the Chernobyl disaster, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-04-25). Belarus' delegation arrives in Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral. eng.belta.by The delegation also includes the ambassador to the Holy See and the charge d'affaires in Italy.
(2025-04-25). Azarenka advances to Madrid Open doubles round two. eng.belta.by In the opener Victoria Azarenka and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States defeated Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands and Asia Muhammad of the United States, 6-4, 6-4.
(2025-04-25). Eight medals for Belarus at All-Russian Throwing Competitions in Sochi. eng.belta.by Team Belarus clinched four gold, three silver and one bronze medals.
(2025-04-25). Rahaf taught me the true meaning of being a sister. electronicintifada.net I can no longer share life's joys and sorrows with my once constant companion.
(2025-04-25). 'The World Is Moving Forward': UN Chief Says Fossil Fuel Interests and Hostile Governments Can't Stop Clean Energy Future. pressenza.com No By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | Participants in the meeting included Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of China Xi Jinping and other national leaders. United St…
(2025-04-25). Noufel Bouzeboudja: the voice of civic art. pressenza.com Noufel Bouzenboudja is a North African writer and artist who combines art with active citizenship projects. Born in Kabylia, Algeria, he taught English and theater techniques there for several years. He has lived in several countries: Spain, Denmark, Belgium, France, and Norway, where he participated in numerous workshops and international meetings on human rights, freedom of thought, and expression. He studied journalism techniques with International Media Support (IMS) in Denmark, Norway, and Finland. And now he divides his time between France and Spain, where he has established as his main residence. | In 2021…
(2025-04-25). Pacific editor welcomes US court ruling in favour of Radio Free Asia. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor The former head of BenarNews' Pacific bureau says a United States court ruling this week ordering the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to release congressionally approved funding to Radio Free Asia and its subsidiaries "makes us very happy". However, Stefan Armbruster, who has played a key role in…
(2025-04-25). $TRUMP cryptocurrency soars after offering top investors VIP reception with the President. radiohc.cu New York, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ On the U.S. stock exchange, share prices of President Trump's meme coin surged by over 50%, after the cryptocurrency's website announced its top 220 investors would be invited to attend a private gala dinner hosted by Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.
(2025-04-25). UrbanCNY Editor/Publisher Ken Jackson Dies. urbancny.com 
Syracuse Press Club honoree, longtime chronicler of CNY minority scene was 67 May 3rd was to be Ken Jackson's 68th birthday. It was also a day he would be honored …
(2025-04-25). Mass Coral Bleaching Fake News Again. wattsupwiththat.com !!!!!!!!!FAKE NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!
(2025-04-25). Yale Voids Pro-Palestine Group's Status After Protest of Israeli Police Minister. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). SASSA Gold Cards to continue working beyond 31 May 2025. sanews.gov.za
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin's Deal With Contractor To Build Tent City for Migrants Falls Through, Posing Obstacle in Mass Deportation Efforts. latintimes.com
(2025-04-25). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-25). From barracks to battleships, cost control is MIA. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-25). A Global Challenge to Democratic Freedoms. pressenza.com
(2025-04-25). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Taliban intelligence agents detain journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Yemeni authorities arrest journalist Awad Kashmeem in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). Zionism Is The Single Greatest Threat To Free Speech In The Western World Today. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-04-25). India and Pakistan cascading toward war, after New Delhi blames Islamabad for terrorist attack. wsws.org Pakistan has warned that it will be considered "an act of war," if India make good on its threat to cut off its access to the water upon which its power grid and irrigation network rely.
(2025-04-25). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government to impose unpopular ‚Ǩ10 billion military spending hike by decree. wsws.org Sánchez plans to impose this increase by decree, bypassing the normal budgetary process, underscoring how militarism and war are inseparable from a drive to dictatorship at home.
(2025-04-25). 1 year since the arrest of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Exactly one year ago, the Ukrainian socialist and leader of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service.
(2025-04-25). Michigan autoworkers speak on tariffs as Stellantis pauses production of Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit. wsws.org With Trump's tariffs on auto parts set to begin May 3, the UAW has ignored or tried to downplay the mounting attacks on auto jobs.
(2025-04-25). In memory of Wolfgang Weber: A fighter for Trotskyism. wsws.org Wolfgang Weber was a great champion of Trotskyism, a defender of historical truth, an implacable foe of capitalism and a fighter against the barbarism it represents.
(2025-04-25). Trump rages as court rulings hamper his illegal actions. wsws.org The legal setbacks have already prompted House passage of a law against "rogue judges," while Trump for the first time attacked the Supreme Court publicly.
(2025-04-25). Souleymane's Story, Xoftex and Where the Wind Comes From: "I don't know why I came to France" wsws.org The phrase "precarious work" may be metaphorical in some cases, but in the unstable and perilous existence Souleymane leads the "precariousness" is real and ever-present.
(2025-04-25). ICC rejects Israel's request to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu. presstv.ir ICC has rejected Israel's request to cancel or suspend the arrest warrants issued for the regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former minister of military affairs, Yoav Gallant.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Attack: US Panel 'Nukes' New York Times' Narrative For Calling Terrorists 'Militants'. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration sharply reacted against 'The New York Times' over its coverage of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee accused the publication of downplaying the gravity of the incident by using terms like "militants" and "gunmen" instead of "terrorists".
(2025-04-25). Trump running out of patience with Putin? Rare rebuke: 'Vladimir, stop' | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, following Russia's largest assault on the Ukrainian capital in months. Trump posted on Truth Social that he was "not happy" with the attacks, calling them "not necessary" and "very bad timing," and urged Putin to "STOP!" while highlighting the staggering toll of "5000 soldiers a week dying" and pressing for a peace deal. Watch for more.
(2025-04-25). Trump To Impose More Sanctions On Russia After Kyiv Missile Attack? U.S. President Responds | Putin. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a scathing remark after Russia launched the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Speaking alongside the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, Trump said, "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Trump's Top Diplomat Rubio Mocks NATO's 'Junior Partners'; 'NATO Is Good Only As Long As…'. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mocked NATO allies. Speaking with 'The Free Press', Rubio described the current arrangement within the military bloc as the US and "a bunch of junior partners". He also renewed pressure on NATO allies to increase defence spending. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Video: Explosion in Moscow suburb claims top military official. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A car bomb explosion in Moscow's Balashikha district kills Russian General Yaroslav Moskalyuk, prompting a major criminal investigation.The so-called "Moscow crime" is captured on video, and it provides information on the assassination of the Moscow police officer.A Volkswagen Golf had an explosion earlier today, on Friday, next to home number 2 on Nesterov Street in Balashikha, which is located in the Moscow Region. A criminal investigation has been initiated by the Russian Investigative Committee on the basis of the indications of crimes that are mentioned in Article 105 and Article 222.1 of the Russ…
(2025-04-25). Ben Gvir blocked by Synagogues amid US tour. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faces protests and synagogue bans during his controversial visit to the United States.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National Security for Israel, has been the target of protests during his current tour to the United States. Jewish synagogues have barred him from making a lecture, and university students have rallied against him.During his current tour to the United States, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has been the subject of protests. When he attempted to deliver a speech at a Jewish synagogue, he was barred from doing so. There were also demons…
(2025-04-25). 61 killed in Israeli raids in 12 hours on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 61 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn Thursday, including 46 in Gaza City and the northern areas of the Strip. The latest wave of bombardment has left behind scenes of devastation, including footage of a bloodied Palestinian child pleading for help amid the rubble.ÿ•ÿ´ÿ± ŸÇÿµŸÅ ÿ•ÿ≥ÿ±ÿßÿ¶ŸäŸÑŸä ÿπŸÜŸäŸÅ ÿ£ÿØŸâ ÿ•ŸÑŸâ…
(2025-04-25). $6M auction for first editions of Shakespeare's plays. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — A rare set of first editions of some of Shakespeare's plays is expected to be sold at auction for approximately $6 million. The auction will be held in London next month by Sotheby's, one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. The company operates in 80 locations across 40 countries.Shakespeare's plays for $6 million: If you are a fan of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, or King Lear, do not miss the upcoming auction in London next month. A rare set of first editions of William Shakespeare's collected works—including these iconic plays—wil…
(2025-04-25). First hydrogen helicopter completes test flight. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Unither Therapeutics, a US-based biotechnology company specializing in innovative treatments for chronic illnesses, has announced the successful test flight of the world's first hydrogen-powered helicopter.R44 first hydrogen helicopter: US company Unither Therapeutics announced the test launch of its hydrogen-powered helicopter. According to the company, the aircraft successfully completed a test flight lasting three minutes and 16 seconds in total. | Notably, the R44 helicopter was equipped with a hydrogen tank and two cooling engines. Its original engine was removed and replaced with a hydroge…
(2025-04-25). Islamabad freezes all bilateral ties with India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has launched a series of sweeping countermeasures against India in response to what it called "unilateral and illegal" actions following the deadly Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir. The decisions were announced after Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of the National Security Committee in Islamabad, which focused on India's recent provocations and growing regional instability.Ÿàÿ≤€åÿ±Ÿê ÿßÿπÿ∏ŸÖ ŸÖÿ≠&Yum…
(2025-04-25). Pakistan to retaliate after India's decisions to close border, expel diplomats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said an urgent meeting is being held for the national security committee to discuss measures to be taken after India's border unrest."The meeting of the national security committee starts," the Information Ministry said on Thursday, after New Delhi's threats to punish gunmen responsible for killing 26 people in Kashmir.India took some strict measures against Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed after armed men opened fire at a Himalayan tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir.üìå FACTBOX | üëâ New…
(2025-04-25). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
(2025-04-25). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-04-25). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-25). The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic. icrc.org Photographs by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, winner of the 14th ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or award.
(2025-04-25). Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 – facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). ICRC in South Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Final Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) April 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Sudan: "We have nothing to go back to" — new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). China pledges support for economy, dismisses US claims on tariff talks. aljazeera.com Beijing dismisses President Donald Trump's claims of being engaged in tariff negotiations.
(2025-04-25). 'We are condemned': Kashmiri tourism pays the price of Pahalgam killings. aljazeera.com Millions of tourists visited Indian Kashmir in 2024 but that is set to change.
(2025-04-25). Yemen's Houthi fighters down $200m worth of US drones in under six weeks. aljazeera.com US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump's air campaign.
(2025-04-25). India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack. aljazeera.com Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India's Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen 'to the ends of the Earth'.
(2025-04-25). Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs. aljazeera.com Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.
(2025-04-25). Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2025-04-25). Nepal village ravaged by 2015 earthquake now a reluctant tourist hotspot. aljazeera.com Langtang was destroyed in the earthquake and 300 people there died. But others returned and rebuilt a tourist haven.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's funeral to be less costly than his predecessors'. aljazeera.com Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.
(2025-04-25). Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry. aljazeera.com The executive order will help private deep-sea mining companies to access mineral-rich nodules on the sea floor.
(2025-04-25). US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report. aljazeera.com The deal could be announced during US President Donald Trump's planned trip to the Middle East next month.
(2025-04-25). 'We're cursed': Kashmiris under attack across India after Pahalgam killings. aljazeera.com India blames Pakistan for the killing of 26 tourists. But on city streets, Kashmiris are facing Indians' anger.
(2025-04-25). Why the Palestinian Authority's Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor. aljazeera.com Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas's departure.
(2025-04-25). India's Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats? aljazeera.com These days the Indian state is appropriating Muslim property not through violence, but paperwork.
(2025-04-25). US-Iran nuclear talks explained | Start Here. aljazeera.com Trump, Iran and everything you need to know about the nuclear talks.
(2025-04-25). Thunder rally for record comeback to defeat Grizzlies in Game 3 of Playoffs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder produce a record comeback in their playoff to claim three-game lead against Memphis Grizzlies.
(2025-04-25). Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona — start, teams, favourite. aljazeera.com Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a mouth-watering King's Cup final featuring the two giants of Spanish football.
(2025-04-25). Israeli forces erect metal gates cutting off Jenin refugee camp. aljazeera.com Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have installed metal gates cutting off the Jenin refugee camp.
(2025-04-25). Mummy found in Peru could be 5,000 years old. aljazeera.com Archaeologists have uncovered the preserved body of a woman, who they believe is up to five thousand years old.
(2025-04-25). West Bank conditions "a strategic erosion" of Palestinian life. aljazeera.com Independent UK MP Shockat Adam describes how conditions in the occupied West Bank are dehumanising Palestinians.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's Legacy of Love and Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-04-25). Who's attending Pope Francis's funeral. geo.tv 
Pope Francis speaks during an exclusive interview with Reuters, at the Vatican, July 2, 2022. — ReutersPARIS: The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning…
(2025-04-25). Beijing warns Washington against 'hyping' as US warship sails in Taiwan Strait. geo.tv 
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Mason pulls alongside a fleet replenishment oiler in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: Beijing has cautioned Washington against what it called "public hyping" after a US guided missile destroyer sailed…
(2025-04-25). UN urges Pakistan, India to have 'maximum restraint' after IIOJK attack. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs: source. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. geo.tv 
People queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 25, 2025. — ReutersThe Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis' funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Pete's…
(2025-04-25). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). The moral abyss engulfing Netanyahu be masked by attacking the Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com From U.S. President Trump to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, those responsible for the fate of the 59 hostages still in Gaza do not seem to care ‚ñ Even for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Netanyahu did not pause his smear hate campaign against Shin Bet director Ronen Bar…
(2025-04-25). Two shot dead, one seriously wounded, in suspected criminal dispute in Israeli Arab city. haaretz.com According to Haaretz's figures, 77 people have been murdered in Israel's Arab community since the start of the year — a significant spike in comparison to previous years…
(2025-04-25). Far-right Israeli minister faces protests and cancellations as his U.S. tour continues. haaretz.com Young Israel of Woodmere, the home synagogue of former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, cancelled a planned appearance by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was also heckled at a private event in New York…
(2025-04-25). Over 900 Israelis murdered in terrorist acts since October 7 Hamas attack, data shows. haaretz.com Official statistics released ahead of Memorial Day show that 4,503 civilians have been killed since the founding of Israel, including 934 since the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023…
(2025-04-25). Hebrew University ordered to hand over student info as police search for protester. haaretz.com On his first day as a judge, Ariel Erlich — whose nomination was supported by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, the leader of the coalition's judicial coup — ordered the university to provide investigators with the personal information of hundreds of students…
(2025-04-25). learned I had Jewish roots at 30. That was a secret kept from the. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A German woman who has been denied aliyah despite her connection to Judaism, and an Israeli saz musician who is all about Israeli-Turkish relations…
(2025-04-25). Beyond Jewish suffering: Holocaust education finally includes other victims of the Nazis. haaretz.com For the first time, the Education Ministry has approved a curriculum about the non-Jewish groups targeted by the Nazis, from gays they considered reeducating to the people sent for sterilization and those who were the first victims of the gas chambers…
(2025-04-25). A new Hebrew edition of Mein Kampf was nixed. What did it actually say? haaretz.com Why did the Hebrew University shut down a revised edition of excerpts of Hitler's work? It depends on whom you ask…
(2025-04-25). Israel Police arrest Islamic Jihad agent in West Bank planning to execute terror attack. haaretz.com GAZA WAR: IDF reservist killed in northern Gaza, two soldiers seriously wounded ‚ñ ISRAEL: House arrest of Qatargate suspect extended by two weeks; Israeli Mossad chief to meet Qatari PM for hostage talks ‚ñ GAZA: 61 reportedly killed Thursday; IDF chief says operations will expand if no progress in hostage returns seen ‚ñ IRAN: Foreign minister ready to meet E3 countries for talks, following U.S. momentum…
(2025-04-25). depressing déjà vu: Directionless war and sacrificing hostages for power. haaretz.com At a time when Netanyahu is again ready to sacrifice the hostages for the sake of the coalition, Smotrich has become the most powerful figure in Israel ‚ñ What was the imperial family doing on Holocaust Remembrance Day? ‚ñ After Bar's affidavit, who believes the prime minister's version of events…
(2025-04-25). Mahtab Hussain confronts Muslim surveillance in new exhibition. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). Congo, M23 commit to work towards peace after Doha talks. newarab.com 
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Wednesday Their agreement to the text raised a glimmer of hope the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict rooted in the Rwandan genocide might ease. | But sources in the two delegations expressed frustration over the pace of negotiations. | Each side released the same statement separa…
(2025-04-25). DNA study reveals most Phoenicians were not from the Levant. newarab.com 
A new DNA study into The study, published in the Nature journal, analysed a large sample of genomes from human remains buried in Phoenician and Punic sites from aro…
(2025-04-25). Dutch spy agency accuses Iran of 'assassination attempt'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). Iraq's top court delays ruling on maritime deal with Kuwait. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-25). Lebanon amends banking secrecy law in key reform. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-25). Pakistan vs India: Why is Kashmir back in the headlines. newarab.com 
A Dozens were killed after four armed gunmen opened fire on a group of vacationers in the tourist town of Pahalgam, in what is being described as the deadliest attack that has taken place on tourists since 2000.
(2025-04-25). Rubio: Iran can't enrich uranium, only import for civil use. newarab.com 
Iran will have to stop enriching uranium under any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a civilian nuclear program, However, Iran has already made clear that its right to enrich uranium is not negotiable. | When asked about Rubio's comments, a senior Iranian official, close to Iran's negotiating team, again said on Wednesday "zero enrichment is unacceptable." | The U.S. is seeking t…
(2025-04-25). Sudan war destroys world's only research centre on skin disease. newarab.com 
The world's only research centre on mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease common among farmers, has been destroyed in
(2025-04-25). Swedish journalist charged in Turkey risks 12 years. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-25). Tunisia mass conspiracy trial 'marred by violations'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). UAE offers free desalination plants to Cyprus amid water cuts. newarab.com 
Cyprus will receive free-of-charge portable desalination plants from Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou told the state broadcaster that the UAE agreed to provide Cyprus, at no cost, an undetermined number of desalination plants that will produce a combined 15,000 cubic meters (530,000 cubic feet) of potable water daily. | Panayiotou didn't disc…
(2025-04-25). UN Yemen envoy meets Houthi officials in Oman. newarab.com 
UN special envoy for Yemen The Huthis form part of Iran's "axis of resistance" against Israel and the United States, and since the war in Gaza broke out in October 2023, they have
(2025-04-25). US soldier jailed for selling defense secrets to China. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). US actor Richard Gere reads Darwish poem in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
The critically acclaimed actor read the poem titled 'Think of Others', which…
(2025-04-25). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-04-25). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-04-25). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-04-25). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-04-25). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-04-25). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-04-25). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-04-25). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-04-25). Developed: World's Fastest Flash Memory Drive. ummid.com In a groundbreaking advancement, a team of Chinese researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, has developed a flash memory drive capable of storing data at an unprecedented speed.
(2025-04-25). JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Papers Released. ummid.com IIT Kanpur, the exam conducting body, has made active on its official website jeeadv.ac.in the links of JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Test, also known as JEE Advanced 2025 Mock Test, to help candidates understand the exam pattern.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis, Roman Catholic Church's Top Priest, dies. ummid.com Pope Francis, the Top Priest of The Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 07: 35 local time on Easter Monday April 21, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Prophet Moses as Catalyst for Interfaith Dialogue. ummid.com This analysis explores the overlapping narratives of Prophet Moses in the Torah and Quran, not merely as points of commonality, but as dynamic sites where interpretive strategies, commitments to justice, and the potential for mutual understanding converge.
(2025-04-25). SC Vs Modi Govt: A Constitutional Crisis Unfolding. ummid.com In what appears to be one of the most significant constitutional face-offs in recent times, India is witnessing a sharp confrontation between the Supreme Court and the Union Government — specifically, the Modi-led central leadership.
(2025-04-25). Huawei's new AI chip to challenge Nvidia H20. ummid.com In yet another move to take on U.S. manufacturers, China's Huawei Technologies has unveiled its new Ascend 920 Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip which will directly compete with Nvidia H20.
(2025-04-25). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2025 Today at 12 PM. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is declaring today at 12: 00 PM on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2025 examinations.
(2025-04-25). 81.14% pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2025 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 81.14% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2025 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) Wednesday.
(2025-04-25). Humayun: The King Who Ruled India Twice. ummid.com Humayun, the second Mughal ruler was a fascinating character who is often wrongly looked upon as a dull ruler who was not fit for ruling.
(2025-04-25). NEET UG 2025: Exam City Intimation Slip Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released Advance Intimation of Examination City or Exam City Intimation slip for NEET UG 2025 on its official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Bleeds: A Valley Mourns, A Community Blamed. ummid.com As a Kashmiri, as a human being, I ask: how long must we bleed before someone hears us, not blames us?
(2025-04-25). Puncture fixer's son, rickshaw driver's daughter among UPSC CSE Toppers 2024. ummid.com In a remarkable demonstration of grit and determination, son of a puncture fixer and daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 the result of which was announced Tuesday.
(2025-04-25). 22 from Muslim World, 01 from India among Top 100 Universities in Asia. ummid.com A total of 22 universities from the Muslim world figured in the list of Top 100 Universities in Asia whereas the dismal performance of the Indian universities continues if the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 are any indication.
(2025-04-25). Watch Tonight: Venus, Saturn, Moon Smiley Face, Triple Conjunction. ummid.com Venus, Saturn and the Crescent Moon will form a celestial smirk near the horizon Thursday April 25, 2025 forming a rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction.
(2025-04-25). West Bengal 10th Madhyamik result 2025 date, time officially confirmed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date and time to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2025.
(2025-04-25). UP 10th Matric Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 10 (UPMSP Class Xth) Matric result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). UP 12th Inter Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 12 (UPMSP Class XIIth) Intermediate result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). Muslim Personal Law Board suspends Waqf Act protest over Pahalgam attack. ummid.com To show solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has suspended the ongoing protest against the Waqf Act 2025.
(2025-04-25). Bankers launch anti-fraud consortium. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has launched the Anti-Fraud Consortium to combat financial cyber crimes. The consortium brings together regulators, supervised financial institutions, payment providers, law enforcement, and the public to anticipate, detect, prevent and respond to financial fraud with clarity and consistency. Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director …
(2025-04-25). Chief Justice wants retirement age increased. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owinyi-Dollo has called for the review of the retirement age of judicial officers so that government may continue benefitting from their accumulated experience. Speaking at State House Entebbe at the swearing in ceremony of his deputy Dr Flavian Zeija, Owinyi-Dollo said, there is need for …
(2025-04-25). China adopts multiple measures to boost support for private companies. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China is implementing a series of targeted measures to foster a favorable environment for private enterprises and promote growth in the private sector, said an official with the country's top economic planner. These initiatives focus on easing financing constraints, boosting investment, promoting trade, enhancing talent development and encouraging innovation, said Liu …
(2025-04-25). China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China's private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world's second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for …
(2025-04-25). COMMENT: Why we are crying for Tororo. independent.co.ug 
COMEMNT | Olowo Jerome Stowell Jasilwanyi | For a long time, the smell of the death of Tororo has been bothering my spirit, only for me to receive news this week that a meeting of our elders with the president at the State House, Entebbe had confirmed my worst fears. Tor'Oro, the only historical and …
(2025-04-25). Kyomugisha to challenge Kabasweka in intriguing President's Cup final at Kigo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Today's round of competitions in the inaugural President's Cup will be capped with a mouthwatering encounter between the hard-hitting Meron Kyomugisha and fellow ladies national team golfer Peace Kabasweka at the par-72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. The two reached the final after beating …
(2025-04-25). Lady Justice Jane Kajuga appointed acting Principal Judge. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny Dollo, has appointed Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga as the Acting Principal Judge. The appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In a statement released on Thursday by the Judiciary, as Acting Principal …
(2025-04-25). Leading land broker Kamoga arrested, ordered to produce missing titles. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | Leading Kampala City land broker Muhammad Kamoga has been arrested. Kamoga was on Thursday arraigned before the High Court Land Division, Deputy Registrar Christine Namutebi, who gave him seven days to produce over 30 land titles related to a disputed 8-acre property in Bugabo-Garuga, Entebbe. According to Court Documents, …
(2025-04-25). RUMANYIKA: I've come to realize that success is not solely defined by profit margins. independent.co.ug 
My perspective shifted, much like the blind man in the biblical story who shouted, "I can see!" COMMENT | IAN RUMANYIKA | For 12 years, I worked within the walls of the Uganda Revenue Authority, with a slogan before me, "Developing Uganda Together and the weight of responsibility". My role was clear: promote compliance, taxpayer …
(2025-04-25). Toro Golf Club hosts holiday goers clinic April 28 to May 16. independent.co.ug 
Afriyea golf academy's 2025 holiday programme tees off in Fort Portal Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children in western Uganda on school holiday break this month, will have a great opportunity to learn and master the game of golf, courtesy of AFRIYEA Golf Academy. Uganda's leading institution for cultivating young golfing talent AFRIYEA, …
(2025-04-25). For Pope Francis, 'evil' was the pursuit, sale and use of weapons. responsiblestatecraft.org 
No Pope had ever kissed the feet of leaders, begging them to bring peace to their country. But in April 2019, Pope Francis surprised South Sudan and the entire world when he did just that to President Salva Kiir, Vice President Riek Machar, James Wani Igga, Taban Deng Gai, and Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior; a gesture that clearly expressed his belief that the Pontiff of the Catholic Church must be a committed and unwavering peacemaker.Pope Francis spoke about peace until his very last breath. In his brief message before the Urbi et Orbi blessing on April 20, Easter Sunday, he mentioned peace 10 times, rememberin…
(2025-04-25). Francis: the Fantasy of Church Renewal in a Time of Monsters. counterpunch.org After a long period of declining health which saw an increasingly debilitated Francis struggling to hold onto life, it was the demonic visitation of US Vice President JD Vance, it seems, that finally did the pontiff in. His death marks the end of a 12-year project aimed at rescuing a crisis-ridden Catholic church from irrelevance
(2025-04-25). Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit. xinhuanet.com Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 2018.
(2025-04-25). Chinese Vice Premier calls for improved business environment at ports to boost vitality. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday stressed the importance of cross-border trade facilitation, reaffirming China's unwavering commitment to further opening-up, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
(2025-04-25). Chinese and other global scientists jointly solve genetics mystery of Mendel's peas. ecns.cn A team of international scientists, mainly from China and the United Kingdom, has jointly identified the genetic variants behind all seven traits used by Gregor Mendel more than 160 years ago to discover the basic laws of inheritance, solving a long-standing mystery in biology.
(2025-04-25). How Art Laffer Created The Cult Of Reaganomics. levernews.com
(2025-04-25). European elites' values against those of family and tradition. uwidata.com At the beginning of April, a new bill was submitted to the Georgian Parliament aiming to ban LGBT marches and events. Speaking about the bill, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that the proposal was "initiated and signed" by Georgian citizens. Previously, on October 3, 2024, Georgia had enacted the "Law on the Protection of …
(2025-04-25). US-China trade war: Escalate to de-escalate to escalate? responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-04-25). A Whale Of Analysis From Larry. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-25). TAX REVOLT, Part Two: Supply Side Santa Claus. levernews.com
(2025-04-25). Living on the Cliff's Edge: the Anasazi, Pope Francis and the Fate of the Earth. counterpunch.org 
On the day Pope Francis released his encyclical on the fate of the Earth, I was struggling to climb a near vertical cliff on the Parajito Plateau of northern New Mexico. My fingers gripped tightly to handholds notched into the rocks hundreds of years ago by Ancestral Puebloans, the anodyne phrase now used by modern anthropologists to describe the people once known as the Anasazi. The day was a scorcher and the volcanic rocks were so hot they blistered my hands and knees. Even my guide, Elijah, a young member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, confessed that the heat radiating off the basalt had made him feel faint, altho…
(2025-04-25). The Other Catastrophe: Genocide and Famine in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org Two years have passed since the war broke out in Sudan between the two sides of the military regime that the country inherited from the infamous Omar al-Bashir. While the situation in Sudan does not get even a tenth of the global media attention that the ongoing Zionist genocidal war in Gaza receives, the scale of the human catastrophe there is equally horrific. The death toll from the military-on-military war is estimated at more than 150,000, while the number of displaced people stands at approximately 13 million, and the number of those threatened with severe famine reaches 44 million—a record number tha…
(2025-04-25). Three Theses on Trump's Rule. counterpunch.org 
Trump's onslaught has been relentless, and no one is safe. If legal residents — immigrants and students — protected by the first amendment, are subject to deportation because of their speech, so are birthright or naturalized citizens. If law firms are punished for their selection of clients, no one can be confident of obtaining legal representation when they need it. If research scientists can have their funding cut for ignoring Trump administration priorities, then nobody can be sure public health and safety are protected; if non-profits are targeted for their charitable work, how many people will st…
(2025-04-25). Firms switching gear to AI for faster development. ecns.cn The report said 57 percent of surveyed executives from Chinese companies anticipate a significant increase in the use of AI agents by their organizations in the next three years, compared with the global average of 40 percent.
(2025-04-25). Crucial role for VPPs in securing power supply. ecns.cn Virtual power plants (VPPs) are becoming critical tools to secure electricity supply and enhance the utilization of renewable energy resources, at a time when global power demand is growing, a consensus view shared recently showed.
(2025-04-25). Six major carmakers signed up to Momenta technology. ecns.cn Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta announced on Thursday it had reached strategic cooperation deals with six major auto brands, primarily overseas ones, during Auto Shanghai.
(2025-04-25). Experts: Tariffs threaten U.S., Canadian farmers. ecns.cn Canadian and American agricultural experts say U.S. tariffs could drive up food prices, disrupt cross-border supply chains and inflict lasting damage on both countries' farming sectors.
(2025-04-25). Lawmakers set to review draft law on China's private sector. ecns.cn The highly anticipated draft law concerning the private economy will be further reviewed by Chinese lawmakers, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.
(2025-04-25). Manzhouli land port leads China-Europe railway lines in freight volume. ecns.cn The largest land port on the China-Russia border — Manzhouli in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region — recorded 678 returned China-Europe freight trains in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 7.1 percent.
(2025-04-25). Philippines' illegal behavior, natural factors damage ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in S. China Sea: official report. ecns.cn A report released by China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday indicates that the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the South China Sea have both decreased, and the reduction in the coverage area of Tiexian Jiao is worse than that of Niu'e Jiao.
(2025-04-25). Japanese zoo to send four pandas back to China. ecns.cn All four giant pandasat Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture will return to China in late June, the park announced on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). National History Museum's first 4D film explores deep sea. ecns.cn Into the Depths, the first 4D popular science film presented by the National History Museum of China, premiered in Beijing earlier this week.
(2025-04-25). U.S. tariff uncertainty raising costs, Fed says. ecns.cn The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book to summarize economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from its 12 regional districts.
(2025-04-25). China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations. ecns.cn China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement, said Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to analyze economic situation, work. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work.
(2025-04-25). China, Vietnam coast guards successfully conclude first 2025 joint patrol in Beibu Gulf. ecns.cn Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
(2025-04-25). Xi makes important instructions on work related to civil-military mutual support. ecns.cn Xi Jinping recently issued important instructions on work concerning mutual support between the military and the government as well as that between the military and the people.
(2025-04-25). U.S. scientists criticize 'lab leak' theory. ecns.cn The White House website recently published an article on tracing COVID-19 origins, which promotes the unsubstantiated theory that the novel coronavirus originated from a leak at a Chinese laboratory.
(2025-04-25). Levies seen disrupting global economic order. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday said that U.S. tariffs were "advancing hegemonic interests of the U.S. at the cost of the legitimate interests of all countries".
(2025-04-25). Swiss minister warns against tariff wars, calls for multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis expressed concern on Thursday, stating that a tariff war creates uncertainty for everyone and benefit no one, even the United States..
(2025-04-25). China unveils next-generation cargo spacecraft Qingzhou. ecns.cn Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply deliveries, including missions to China's Tiangong Space Station, took center stage in Shanghai on Thursday as it made its first public debut.
(2025-04-25). Philippines' illegal activities damage South China Sea reefs. ecns.cn Frequent and illegal human activities by the Philippines damage the coral reef ecosystem of the South China Sea: report says.
(2025-04-25). Chinese lawmakers to review draft environment protection code. ecns.cn A draft ecological environment code is ready to be reviewed for the first time by Chinese lawmakers during the upcoming session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, an official said.
(2025-04-25). Badaling Great Wall to offer night tour. ecns.cn Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall will be available from April 30, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024. ecns.cn China revealed on Thursday a list of new archaeological findings as its top 10 discoveries for 2024.
(2025-04-25). Flying cars grab spotlight at Auto Shanghai 2025. ecns.cn China's flying cars grab attention at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition,also known as Auto Shanghai 2025.
(2025-04-25). Unlocking Chinese CitiesÔΩúChina's 'sexiest' small town goes global. ecns.cn Tucked away on the northeastern coast, the little-known city of Xingcheng in Liaoning is quietly making waves on the global stage. Believe it or not, one out of every four swimsuits sold worldwide comes from here!
(2025-04-25). Anti-piracy efforts help blockbusters. ecns.cn China's record-shattering box office success of the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2is the result of a sweeping crackdown on the illegal recording and distribution of films, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). China, Azerbaijan are good friends who treat each other with sincerity, trust: FM. ecns.cn China and Azerbaijan are good friends who treat each other with sincerity and trust, and good partners who see each other as equals and pursue mutual benefit, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Forum calls for political cooperation, solidarity. ecns.cn Leaders of political parties from the member states, observer states and dialogue partners of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization have called for solidarity and cooperation to tackle global challenges, build a universal security framework and promote socioeconomic stability.
(2025-04-25). Foreign proposals invited for Mars mission payload. ecns.cn China has begun soliciting cooperation proposals for its ambitious Mars sample-return mission, Tianwen 3, the China National Space Administration said on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Chang'e 5 samples to be shared with six nations. ecns.cn In its latest move to promote international space cooperation, China has agreed to distribute lunar samples collected by its Chang'e 5 mission to foreign scientists.
(2025-04-25). Joint venture debunks theories about universe. ecns.cn A cutting-edge astronomical satellite jointly developed by Chinese and French scientists has captured the attention of the global scientific community with groundbreaking discoveries, just 10 months after entering orbit.
(2025-04-25). Study links sleep issue to short video use. ecns.cn More than two in 10 teenagers and three in 10 college students in China say prolonged watching of short videos has affected their sleep and academic performance.
(2025-04-25). Volcanic park boosts tourism in Haikou. ecns.cn The Haikou Volcanic Cluster Global Geopark in Hainan province is carving out a new model for eco-tourism by blending world-class geological heritage with agricultural innovation, hands-on education and rural vitalization.
(2025-04-25). Canton Fair phase two opens with global market expansion focus. ecns.cn The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, opened on Wednesday in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with more Chinese companies planning to expand internationally to emerging markets.
(2025-04-25). China denies existence of tariff negotiation with U.S. ecns.cn China and the U.S. are not having any consultation or negotiation on tariffs, still less reaching a deal，Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said a regular press conference on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). New action plan to bolster Shanghai's heft as a global financial center. ecns.cn China's new action plan to enhance cross-border financial services in Shanghai is set to bolster the city's heft as an international financial center.
(2025-04-25). Multiple moves on table to spur consumption. ecns.cn China is likely to announce additional stimulus policies, including extra fiscal support, targeted monetary easing and stronger consumption-boosting initiatives.
(2025-04-25). PLA follows and monitors U.S. warship transiting Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army followed and monitored a United States warship that transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a military spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Peng calls for bolstering Sino-Kenyan relations, people-to-people exchanges. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, the wife of President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Rachel Ruto, the wife of visiting Kenyan President William Ruto, in Beijing on Thursday morning, calling for China and Kenya to enhance people-to-people friendship.
(2025-04-25). Wang: China, Switzerland must work together to uphold multilateralism, free trade. ecns.cn China and Switzerland should jointly address the challenges of anti-globalization, safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all nations, as well as uphold the international economic and trade order and fundamental norms of international relations.
(2025-04-25). China asks Philippines not to exacerbate tensions. ecns.cn China urged the Philippines to appreciate China's efforts in managing the maritime situation, honor its commitments, and cease actions that exacerbate tensions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship docks with China's space station. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft successfully docked with the radial port of the space station core module Tianhe at 11: 49 pm Beijing Time on Thursday, with the entire docking process lasted about 6.5 hours, according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-04-25). 10 int'l projects picked for Chang'e 8 mission. ecns.cn China has selected 10 international scientific and technological projects to join its Chang'e 8 lunar exploration mission, the China National Space Administration announced on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Chinese team assesses Myanmar earthquake damage. ecns.cn At the request of the Myanmar government, China has dispatched a team to assess disaster losses following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck the Southeast Asian country in late March, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
(2025-04-25). Psychologists to have a say in juvenile cases. ecns.cn Legal professionals from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states have emphasized the critical role of psychologists in cases involving children, while agreeing to strengthen collaboration and practical exchanges in juvenile judicial protection.
(2025-04-25). Digital reading trend on the rise, survey finds. ecns.cn The reading habits of Chinese people showed a marked shift toward digital consumption in 2024, with many adults spending over three hours each day reading online content compared with roughly half an hour spent on reading physical books.
(2025-04-25). China equipped to deal with radioactive waste. ecns.cn China has ample storage facilities for both low-level and high-level radioactive waste from nuclear power generation and is pushing ahead with research into deep geological disposal for the latter, a senior official said on Wednesday.
(2025-04-25). Bring back Kilmar Armando Abrego García. internationalviewpoint.org A growing movement of civil rights organizations, Latino community groups, labor unions, and legislators is demanding the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego García, who President Donald Trump had deported to a prison in El Salvador in violation of the U.S. Constitution, and they have pushed this case through the federal courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Abrego García's case has at the same time become the center of the struggle between Trump and the courts, a contest that has now become a constitutional crisis, raising the question of whether the United States will remain a liberal democracy or become…
(2025-04-25). Trump's New Cuba Policy: Bad for Cuba and Migrants. internationalviewpoint.org On his return to the presidency on January 20, Donald Trump rescinded his predecessor Joe Biden's short-lived removal of Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) designation. The SSOT designation will further isolate Cuba diplomatically and economically. | – | / |
(2025-04-25). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques — not quasi-cults. cadtm.org Notwithstanding Prashad's unparalleled experience in global-justice advocacy, he runs the risk of raising expectations and promoting alliances that will set back international and local progressive politics.
(2025-04-25). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government. xinhuanet.com Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report.
(2025-04-25). China Navigates a World Adrift in Uncertainty. fpif.org A jarring contrast defines the present global landscape. While the IMF forecasts a multiyear drag on growth due to the current tariff wars—and markets eye the United States with crisis-era caution—Beijing is proclaiming an era of regional stability. This divergence isn't just a matter of differing perspectives. It highlights a fundamental tension in the global landscape, a chasm between the perceived realities of economic policy-making and the aspirational rhetoric of geopolitical leadership, a tension with significant implications for the United States. | The level of trade policy uncertainty is part…
(2025-04-25). Ukraine's Struggle: International Trade Unions Must Act Now. internationalviewpoint.org APPEAL to the ITUC, ETUC, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, national trade unions on support of the Strategy of Ukraine on Peace and Security | – | / |
(2025-04-25). Agriculture: Our proposals for small-scale farming. internationalviewpoint.org It's essential to change the production-based agricultural system, which is driven by petrochemicals, destroys jobs and exacerbates the ecological crisis. We need small-scale farming on a human scale, that creates jobs and generates income, produces high-quality food and supports living organisms. This alternative is a bulwark against bio-aggressors and climate change. To achieve this, we recommend: | – | / |
(2025-04-25). The Carnation Revolution of Portugal Today: The New Challenge from the Far-Right. internationalviewpoint.org Fifty-one years after the Revolution, fifty years after the first elections by universal suffrage which saw a 92% turnout, what is the legacy of the Portuguese Revolution? | – | / |
(2025-04-25). 'Well dug, old Mass resistance in Turkey. internationalviewpoint.org Erdogan's attempt to eliminate his likely rival in the upcoming presidential elections by arbitrarily placing him under detention has sparked mobilizations of rare magnitude. Faced with what could be a major turning point in the construction of Erdogan's neo-fascist autocratic regime, millions of citizens, including a newly radicalized youth, have taken to the streets once again. | – | / |
(2025-04-25). The Netherlands and the 1965 mass killings in Indonesia. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). UK Supreme Court backs bigots and transphobes. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). Radical Socialist Statement on Civilian Killings in Pahalgam. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). The Truth About the Elgin Marbles. dailysceptic.org Special Episode of the Sceptic: Dr Mario Trabucco on the wonders of the British Museum, the nonsense of the 'decolonise' lobby and the truth about the Elgin Marbles.
(2025-04-25). The Green Revolution is Destroying UK Jobs, Livelihoods and Communities. wattsupwiththat.com Led by the energy policies of the Mad Miliband, the economically illiterate Labour Government is diverting vast sums of money from productive job-creating use to fund technologies that are unproven, unlikely to scale and simply uneconomic. This latter class includes wind power, where the lie is told that it is cheaper than gas while British electricity suppliers drive away productive business by charging prices as high as any in the developed world. This presumably comes under the heading of a 'Noble Lie', a convenient and much used political weapon embedded throughout the entire fast-fading fake climate emergenc…
(2025-04-25). CPJ urges Ghana's President Mahama to reverse impunity, improve press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-04-25). Trial of 5 journalists who covered Turkish protests set to open. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-25). CPJ issues safety advisory for journalists traveling to the United States. cpj.org
(2025-04-25). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2025-04-25). Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles. xinhuanet.com Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept. 20, local media reported on Monday.
(2025-04-25). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2025-04-25). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.
(2025-04-25). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2025-04-25). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2025-04-25). Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. xinhuanet.com Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
(2025-04-25). U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult" : former deputy PM. xinhuanet.com Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
(2025-04-25). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-25). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-25). Global action needed to combat malaria. sanews.gov.za Global action needed to combat malaria | The World Health Organisation (WHO) says revitalised efforts are urgently needed in the battle against malaria. | Today marks World Malaria Day, which is observed globally every year on 25 April to acknowledge the collective efforts to control malaria. | In a statement released on Friday, WHO highlighted the importance of global collaboration, which has saved nearly 13 million lives since the year 2000. | Despite the progress, the agency said it has certified 45 countries and one territory as malaria-free, while many countries with a low malaria burden continue to move ste…
(2025-04-25). The Betrayal of the Black Community. counterpunch.org 
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by our so-called allies who ignored the warnings of Black people regarding the elections, its political rhetoric, and the history of racism and white supremacy in the country. So, in response to feelings of betrayal a Black preacher in Chicago recently framed the sentiment on social media
(2025-04-25). Trump Tells Putin To 'Stop' After Major Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Capital. scheerpost.com Destructions in Kyiv after Russian attack, 2025-04-24. Mvs.gov.ua, CC BY 4.0 By Dave DeCamp / President Trump on Thursday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to "stop" following major Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, which local officials said killed at least 12 people. | "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not nec…
(2025-04-25). Each Cup of Coffee You Drink is a Celebration of Arab-American History. counterpunch.org 
Many of us start our morning with a cup of coffee (or several). It's easy to take for granted. But where does it come from? Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, but it was first cultivated commercially in 15th century Yemen. In fact, the word "coffee" is derived from the Arabic qahwa, as Yemenis called it. And "mocha" originates from Yemen's al-Mokha
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's Lesson of Love and Peace. counterpunch.org 
In 2022, Pope Francis created a will expressing his desire that just one word be inscribed on the stone marking his burial place: Franciscus. Franciscus, Latin for Francis, is the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose when, twelve years ago, cardinals elected him to become the Bishop of Rome. He sought union with Saint Francis, known as one who lived on the
(2025-04-25). 48 years ago a militant sit-in redefined the fight for disability justice. liberationnews.org 
From April 5-28,1977, more than 100 people with disabilities sat-in at the Department of Health Education and Welfare in San Francisco demanding that the government enforce Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and significantly improve access to basic services for people with disabilities.
(2025-04-25). Trump's Second Term is a Masterclass in Inconsistency. counterpunch.org 
As President Donald Trump's second term is about to hit the wall of 100 days, one critique has grown louder: his inconsistency. Critics point to his sudden reversals, contradictory pronouncements, and policies that shift as quickly as his moods. In an age of social media and 24-hour news cycles, these whiplash decisions are magnified—and often
(2025-04-25). Uruguay's Broad Front government renews search for those disappeared by military dictatorship. peoplesdispatch.org The Uruguayan justice ordered the search for human remains in the basement of a military building in Montevideo after gathering evidence of one of the most traumatic events in Uruguayan history.
(2025-04-25). The Plagiarism Problem Plaguing the "ExxonKnew" Lawfare Lawsuits — Summary for Policymakers. wattsupwiththat.com Nice that someone big finally noticed the plagiarism problem going on. It just wasn't an individual I was expecting.
(2025-04-25). US Has Launched 750 Airstrikes on Yemen Since March 15. news.antiwar.com
(2025-04-25). Burkina Faso's government announces the dismantling of another coup attempt. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-25). High-Level U.S. Delegation Concludes Visit to Libya. mideastdiscourse.com
(2025-04-25). China supports Iran-US indirect talks, defends Tehran's nuclear right. presstv.ir China's FM voices support for indirect talks between Iran and the United States.
(2025-04-25). Trump ratings low amid US economic turmoil. presstv.ir Trump's break from neoliberal free trade policies has led to economic shocks, including a plunging dollar, a downturn in the stock market, and the increased likelihood of a recession.
(2025-04-25). China deploys naval group in warning to US, Philippines over drills. presstv.ir China has dispatched a naval group led by an aircraft carrier to the western Pacific Ocean following the United States' deployment of ship-sinking missiles in the Philippines.
(2025-04-25). Iran elected to chair judicial summit of Shanghai group in 2026. presstv.ir Iran has been elected to host and chair the 21st Summit of Chief Justices of SCO member states in 2026, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi.
(2025-04-25). Iran FM says ready to visit Paris, Berlin, London for diplomacy. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says he 'once again' proposes the diplomatic path to the European troika despite recent ups and downs with the trio.
(2025-04-25). India, Pakistan escalate tit-for-tat moves with military threats. presstv.ir India and Pakistan have cancelled visas for their nationals to each other's countries, with Islamabad calling New Delhi's decision to suspend a landmark water-sharing treaty an "act of war".
(2025-04-25). Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, China hold talks with IAEA chief. presstv.ir Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China have met with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.
(2025-04-25). Israel threatens 'larger' war on Gaza with new evacuation orders. presstv.ir The Israeli military also issued fresh evacuation orders ahead of a planned offensive in the besieged Palestinian region.
(2025-04-25). Trump poised to sell arms worth $100 billion to Saudi Arabia: Report. presstv.ir The United States is set to sell Saudi Arabia arms worth well over $100 billion, according to a report.
(2025-04-25). Taken for a Ride. indybay.org The end of the LA trolley and the SF trolley led to the triumph of GM profits and the car. With Joe Alioto, SF refused to cave to the auto and build an inter-city freeway. Carbusters is a UK journal that extols alternatives like car-free zones in Gastown, Vancouver B.C.
(2025-04-25). Will Trump return to the Iran—US nuclear deal? peoplesdispatch.org After a White House meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, Netanyahu said, "We're both united in the goal that Iran does not get nuclear weapons."
(2025-04-25). From the Amazon to the Navajo Nation, Indigenous Women Roar for Water, Land, and People. indybay.org From the heart of the Amazon, Indigenous women demand their voices be heard, and oil and mining companies be sanctioned for crimes against humanity for the metals poisoning their rivers and women. While Indigenous women speak out at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in New York, in the Southwest, outside the Navajo Nation Council, Dine' rally against new coal mining, and the ongoing radioactive uranium trucks endangering their people. Dine' rallying to protect their water, and people from more disease, say Navajo President Buu Nygren is cutting deals in Washington that he has no authori…
(2025-04-25). Stop The Frigging Greed! SF City Workers Demand That AB&B Pay Their Taxes & Warn Lurie. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco City workers and their supporters rallied at a court next to SF City Hall to demand that UBER and other companies drop their lawsuit and pay the over $150 million they owe so there will not have to be cuts to City services.
(2025-04-25). Media Framing and the Destruction of Cultural Heritage: Artsakh and Gaza. indybay.org "Drawing from two recent cases of ethnic cleansing—namely the annihilation of Gaza and the forced displacement of the Armenian-populated territory of Artsakh—the author examines how legacy media have normalized atrocities against these "unworthy victims" and the destruction of their respective cultural heritages." | – Markar Melkonian, author and reviewer of Geracoulis's new book, "Media Framing and the Destruction of Cultural Heritage: News Narratives About Artsakh and Gaza"
(2025-04-25). Sunday 4/27: Resistance Rising to End Christian Dominance, Christian Nationalism & Christian Zionism. indybay.org Omni Commons | 4799 Shattuck Ave | Oakland, CA…
(2025-04-25). Monday 4/28: Berkeley Demands an Arms Embargo! indybay.org Berkeley City Council, 1231 Addison St., Berkeley…
(2025-04-25). Wednesday 4/30: Los Gatos: Tesla Takedown Protest – Weekly. indybay.org Sidewalk out front of Tesla charging station | 15500 Los Gatos Blvd., | Los Gatos, CA 95032…
(2025-04-25). The free market is an impossible utopia. indybay.org Free market doctrine aims to liberate the economy from government "interference", but Polanyi challenges the very idea that markets and governments are separate and autonomous entities. Government action is not some kind of "interference" in the autonomous sphere of economic activity; there simply is no economy without government rules and institutions.
(2025-04-25). John Kiriakou: Banks Are the New Thought Police—THIS Changes EVERYTHING (video interview). indybay.org John Kiriakou discusses his debanking in January 2012 upon suspicion and with no Due Process or Court Conviction (video interview with Kim Iversen published 11 Apr 2025, duration: 29.24 minutes). To request a transcript, contact media@talkliberation.com .
(2025-04-25). Military Surveillance Aircraft Over Yelm, WA – April 23, 2025. indybay.org Aircraft from Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State are flying surveillance missions over Yelm, WA, in an on-going pattern of illegal surveillance of the civilian community.
(2025-04-25). New Single Sparks Debate: Viral Hit or Missed Opportunity. indybay.org Juest, also known as Tave, recently released his new single Heartbreak, which combines pop, Afrobeat, and Amapiano elements. The track has stirred controversy, with some praising it as a viral-worthy hit, while others criticize it for low production quality. Despite the mixed reception, Juest has not addressed the public, leaving fans and critics eager to hear his perspective. The ongoing debate ensures Heartbreak remains a hot topic in the music world.
(2025-04-25). Thursday 5/1: May Day, May Day! Redwood City Save Our Democracy Protest. indybay.org Intersections of El Camino Real and Jefferson Ave. | Redwood City, CA | Peaceful sidewalk protest…
(2025-04-25). Saturday 5/31: San Fransisco: Demand Health Not Profit! March for Health Care For All. indybay.org MARCH: Meet at Harry Bridges Plaza, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94111. Then we march to BlackRock, 400 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2025-04-25). Thursday 5/1: Workers Fight Back Against Agenda. indybay.org Meet at: San Francisco Tesla Dealership | 999 Van Ness Ave. (@ O'Farrell) | San Francisco…
(2025-04-25). Sunday 4/27: Menlo Park: Hey! Ho! Billionaires Have Got To Go! Protest March. indybay.org Meet at Fremont Park, | 979 Santa Cruz Avenue, | Menlo Park, CA…
(2025-04-25). Thursday 5/1: May Day in Santa Cruz: Rally, March & Celebration. indybay.org 3: 00pm: Clock Tower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz, | 4: 30pm: San Lorenzo Park…
(2025-04-25). Saturday 4/26: Free virtual screening of documentary film. indybay.org
(2025-04-25). Thursday 5/8: On Fierce Vulnerability A Conversation With Kazu Haga (Livestream). indybay.org
(2025-04-25). Bookmark This: Buried Biden-admin Bombshell 2.0. wattsupwiththat.com This information sheds light on the previous administration's process for adopting an unlawful "suite of regulations" imposing the "climate" agenda without any statutory authorization. Turns out, that plan was more unlawful than even we knew. | In fact, this information rightly puts an immediate end to the flagship rule, the Biden administration's 'Clean Power Plan 2.0'.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Attack: Trump Aide's Warning To Pakistan? 'Bring Perpetrators Of Heinous Act To Justice…'. hindustantimes.com The US State Department called for brining the perpetrators of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam terrorist attack to justice. On April 24, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce while addressing a press briefing that US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made clear that the US stands with India and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. Watch…
(2025-04-25). Modi-led Indian govt admits to security failures in Pahalgam attack: report. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Madhubani in the eastern state of Bihar, India, April 24, 2025. — ReutersIndia admits to security lapse in closed-door all-party meeting.Criticism from leaders mounts despite govt's explanation."Where were the intelligence…
(2025-04-25). Malegaon shuts down over Pahalgam terror attack. ummid.com Malegaon, the Muslim dominated Textile City in Maharashtra, Thursday April 24, 2025 observed a day long shut down in solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and to condemn terrorism.
(2025-04-25). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2025 Starts Today, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2025 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) from today Thursday April 24, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Fraud in Ecuador: CNE Refuses to Recount Votes Despite Mounting Irregularities Allegations. orinocotribune.com Amid inconsistencies pointing to fraud, the Plenary Session of Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) has denied the five complaints filed by the Citizen Revolution Alliance alleging irregularities in more than 14,000 tally sheets from the recent 2025 presidential elections, and refused to recount the votes. | The left-wing opposition alliance presented a set of complaints to the CNE on Wednesday, April 23, after identifying 14,823 tally sheets with various inconsistencies. CNE President Diana Atamaint told the media that a recount would not be conducted. The electoral authority's decisions were made with fou…
(2025-04-25). President Maduro Invites Venezuelans to Participate in April 27 Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com With a fervent call to the people, President Nicolás Maduro urged all Venezuelans to participate in the major elections for choosing local community projects, scheduled for this Sunday, April 27. | During a meeting with candidates from the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole this Wednesday, April 23, President Maduro emphasized the importance of choosing the projects deemed most appropriate for their localities. | "Next Sunday, April 27th, we have a significant day," the president said. "We call on all residents of the country to visit the over 7,000 polling stations to exercise their right to vote and choose the…
(2025-04-25). Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100bn arms package: sources. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on, as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. Trump to announce arms package in visit to Saudi Arabia in May.All sources decline to be named due to sensitivity of the matter.Congress must…
(2025-04-25). Indus Water Treaty Put on Hold: India's Response to Pahalgam Attack. ummid.com Apparently holding Pakistan responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, India on Wednesday April 23, 2025 suspended the Indus Water Treaty signed between the two countries in 1960.
(2025-04-25). 'Tidal tree' patterns emerge at Yellow River estuary wetland. ecns.cn Giant 'tidal tree' patterns emerge at the vast estuary of the Yellow River, where the Yellow River, China's second-longest river, joins the Bohai Sea in Dongying, east China's Shandong Province, April 23, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Grass Valley, CA: Hundreds Walkout in Protest of Far-Right Attacks on Students. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent high school walkout in Grass Valley, CA, following the voting down of a resolution rejecting far-Right attacks on students. On Earth Day, April 22nd, which coincided with the first day back from spring break at the Nevada Joint Union High School District in Grass Valley more than 400 students walked out to…
(2025-04-25). 32 from Jamia, 03 from AMU RCA in UPSC Civil Services 2024 Merit List. ummid.com A total of 32 candidates from Jamia Millia Islamia and 03 from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) have figured in the UPSC Civil Services 2024 Merit List released Tuesday April 22, 2025.
(2025-04-25). HC asks Baba Ramdev to take down 'Rooh Afza' ad. ummid.com Slamming its 'communal tone', the Delhi High Court Tuesday April 22, 2025 asked the controversial Hindu saint, Baba Ramdev, to take down the 'Rooh Afza' video advertisement.
(2025-04-25). UPSC Civil Services Result 2024: 26 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com As many as 26 Muslims figured in the list of 1,009 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2024 exams result of which was declared by the UPSC Tuesday April 22, 2025.
(2025-04-25). UPSC Civil Services Result 2024 Out: Full Toppers List. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Civil Services exams held in September 2024 and Personal Interviews conducted in January/April 2025 today on Tuesday April 22.
(2025-04-25). Caen líderes y se aprieta la tabla de la Liga Élite de béisbol. cubadebate.cu En una jornada marcada por la rebelión de los de abajo, los tres equipos que ocupaban el fondo de la clasificación en la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano dieron un golpe sobre la mesa y mantuvieron vivas sus esperanzas de postemporada. Santiago de Cuba, Granma y Pinar del Río ganaron como visitantes y dejaron la tabla patas arriba.
(2025-04-25). Recibe reconocimiento la Empresa Comercializadora de la Industria Ligera. cubadebate.cu "Felicitaciones; que sigan defendiendo que la Empresa Socialista también puede ser eficiente". Así, luego de una merecida y emotiva jornada en el corazón del Memorial José Martí en la Plaza de la Revolución, se despidió en la mañana de este jueves el Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, luego del Acto de Reconocimiento a la Empresa Comercializadora de la Industria Ligera (Encomil), por resultar Vanguardia Nacional por cuarto año consecutivo…
(2025-04-25). Primer Ministro evalúa marcha de proyecto de producción arrocera. cubadebate.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, Primer Ministro cubano, evaluó este jueves la marcha del proyecto de producción de arroz Cuba-Vietnam, en la Unidad Empresarial de Base Cubanacán, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroindustrial de Granos Los Palacios, en la occidental provincia de Pinar del Río.
(2025-04-24). Canada's Oil Habit Is Wrecking Its Future. jacobin.com Canada's climate plans are a PR front for a carbon-export economy: its oil sands are distorting the economy and derailing any hope for transition.
(2025-04-24). Your support keeps Skwawkbox running. Here's how to help if you can afford it. skwawkbox.org 
Skwawkbox never carries advertising or sponsored posts. Instead, it depends on its readers — who are very generous with their support, but changing circumstances of existing donors inevitably mean the need to remind readers occasionally, so this site can keep exposing genocide and the UK government's collusion in it, keep defending workers and the vulnerable, …
(2025-04-24). Pa. among states hit hardest with whooping cough cases, new numbers show. whyy.org Whooping cough cases are rising, and doctors are bracing for yet There have been 8,485 cases reported in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Rates of whooping cough, or pertussis, soared last year, which experts said wasn't unexpected. Th…
(2025-04-24). Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs. whyy.org A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which accused the Republican administration of violating teachers' due process and First Amendment rights. | In February, the U.S. Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differen…
(2025-04-24). Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion. whyy.org 
Ryan Howard was a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies just putting baseball on notice with his moonshot home runs when he met Howard was introduced to O'Neil as a modern-day
(2025-04-24). Restaurant Favorites: Carbon Copy, Tuna Bar, Snuff Mill. whyy.org In this episode, our three guests try beers and slices at Carbon Copy, an easy-going pizza joint and brewery in West Philly; toro, uni, hamachi, and more at Old City's swanky sushi spot, Tuna Bar; and an opulent steakhouse and butchery, Snuff Mill in Wilmington, where the champaign and caviar flow freely.
(2025-04-24). Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region's tie to Canada. whyy.org Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They're our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.
(2025-04-24). Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers. whyy.org Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. government also paused federal studen…
(2025-04-24). Studio 2 Extra: Haircuts for the homeless. whyy.org On this episode of Studio 2, Santiago joins co-host Cherri Gregg to talk about how his parents' battle with addiction helps him empathize with those living on the streets of Kensington, and his vision for the future of Empowering Cuts.
(2025-04-24). Senior Syrian Gov't Sources Detail Gains and Risks of Normalization With Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Spain Cancels Israeli Ammunition Deal Over Internal Coalition Dispute. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Pakistan Warns of War as India Suspends Water Treaty, Closes Border. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Holocaust Memory Under Attack as Political Agendas Rewrite History. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Opinion: Will Australia Succumb to Anti-Israel Populism as Elections Near? themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Help STOP the COVID Injections: Call2Halt19/ By Dr. Trozzi. marktanliano.net 
Join me and many others in demanding a halt to the deadly genetic injections Original Link Here: (1) Help STOP the COVID Injections: Call2Halt19 A growing alliance of scientists, doctors, and concerned citizens—myself included—has signed the Call2Halt19 open letter. This urgent appeal is already being delivered to provincial governments and will be presented to Canada's new federal …
(2025-04-24). South Africa and Ukraine solidify biliteral relations. sanews.gov.za South Africa and Ukraine solidify biliteral relations | By Dikeledi Molobela | President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have used the official visit to deepen bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries. | President Ramaphosa hosted President Zelenskyy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Thursday, marking the first official visit by a Ukrainian Head of State to South Africa. | He expressed that it was his distinct honour to receive President Zelenskyy and his delegation at the Union Buildings. ⚪ "This is a historic visit. This is the first t…
(2025-04-24). Yom HaShoah: Remembering the Holocaust and effectively confronting modern hate. splcenter.org Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day — which began at sundown yesterday and ends at nightfall today — is a solemn occasion to reflect on the atrocities committed during the Holocaust, honor the memory of the millions of victims and reaffirm our commitment to combating antisemitism and all forms of systemic discrimination. The Holocaust was the …
(2025-04-24). Ukraine War Day Who You Gonna Zvonit? awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Every spoken language in the world is a living, breathing creature which is constantly evolving over time. Roughly speaking, human language consists of at least 6 or 7 layers, from the lowest to the highest: The Physical (acoustics of sound waves); The Biological (movement of tongue and larynx and so on to produce spoken sounds by manipulating sound waves; The Phonemic (cataloging of random sounds into a meaningful list of vowels, consonants, clicks); The Morphophonemic (assembling phonemes into syllables); Word Formation (assembling syllables into roots, suffixes, prefixes, infixes, words, etc…
(2025-04-24). What the Doxxing of Student Activists Means For the First Amendment. progressive.org Is ICE following the lead of rightwing websites to suppress pro-Palestinian speech and activism?
(2025-04-24). African American Farmers Facing Complete Annihilation Under Trump Tariffs. globalresearch.ca In a recent interview with the Cable News Network (CNN), the Founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), John Boyd, Jr., says that the agricultural policies of the administration of Donald Trump are proving to be a …
(2025-04-24). Will Trump's Tariff Policy Lead Southeast Asia to "A Future Without US Influence" ? globalresearch.ca The new US policy on trade tariffs paves the way for a future without American influence in Southeast Asia. Despite the urgent measures that some Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam and Thailand, are taking to seek concessions with the United …
(2025-04-24). A forthcoming Supreme Court decision could limit agencies' duty to consider environmental harms. grist.org 
A forthcoming Supreme Court decision is poised to weaken a bedrock law that requires federal agencies to study the potential environmental impacts of major projects. | The case,
(2025-04-24). Medics on hunger strike against Gaza genocide reach European Parliament. peoplesdispatch.org On April 23, medics on hunger strike against the genocide in Gaza joined a The health workers reasserted their demands, including the lifting of the medical blockade imposed by t…
(2025-04-24). Ukraine and Europe can't afford to refuse Trump's peace plan. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Most of the peace
(2025-04-24). Black American Director Ryan Coogler And Actor Michael B. Jordan Top Hollywood Box Office Again With 'Sinners'. moguldom.com Director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan have again captured Hollywood's attention, topping the box office with their latest project, "Sinners." The film, which opened over the weekend, has been generating widespread discussion—particularly around its surprise ending and the inspiration behind its villain. The film raked in an impressive $61 million worldwide, with $48 …
(2025-04-24). Bitcoin Rallies: Predicting Crypto Boosts. moguldom.com Bitcoin surged past $94,000 recently, marking its highest level in over two months as economic affairs, global politics, and investor sentiment converged to drive a fresh rally in digital assets, according to Barrons. The leading cryptocurrency traded as high as $94,106 in April 23 morning session, according to CoinDesk. The surge follows dovish comments from …
(2025-04-24). The Anti-fascist Guide to Wheatpasting. itsgoingdown.org 
Guide to putting up posters through wheatpasting. Originally posted to Atlanta Antifascists. Would you like to be an anti-fascist educator? This wheatpasting article will show you exactly how. All you really need is access to a printer, water, flour, large brushes, and time. Why Wheatpaste? In today's environment, social media is important, but fascist-friendly tech…
(2025-04-24). Faculty Rally Nationwide For Free Speech And Free Tuition. popularresistance.org Faculty-student pairs set up "anti-fascist office hours" at three locations on the Northwestern University campus. | Faculty, students, and staff created anti-fascist art at the University of Hawaii. | American Association of University Professors members combined membership drives with tabling about the critical issues facing higher education on 30 campuses. | And in New York City, 4,000 people rallied to defend higher education from Trump's attacks, chanting, "ICE took our students, we want them back!" | These were a few of the 170 events on campuses across the country April 17 in the second annual Coalition fo…
(2025-04-24). Walking, Waiting, Wondering, Walking Again — On Orders. "Israel's Duplicity" . Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk" is the title of a With no prior knowledge of this film's content, I knew it …
(2025-04-24). 'They will always protect the elites over workers and communities': Hope not Hate responds to Reform UK press conference. leftfootforward.org 'We've uncovered candidates who have posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies, and praised extremists. These aren't isolated cases. This is a party that's opening the door to hate.'
(2025-04-24). Will There be a Big Change in the World's Balance of Power? Can This Happen Without a Big War? globalresearch.ca In historical terms when the situation is moving towards a significant change in the balance of power, possibilities of war can increase, although by no means war is inevitable in such circumstances. | The present times and the near future have …
(2025-04-24). Leading Overarching Objective of World Policy Must be to Avoid Big Wars. globalresearch.ca Our already deeply troubled world has recently entered a new phase of disruption and instability. Some influential people who were happy with earlier times blame only the recent disruptions and forget the serious flaws and high risks of the earlier …
(2025-04-24). Yom HaShoah and the Gaza Holocaust. muslimskeptic.com The 23rd and 24th of April this year mark Yom HaShoah, literally "Day of the Holocaust," more commonly known as Holocaust Remembrance Day. The occasion was initially observed informally but later became an official national day of remembrance when Israel's parliament, the Knesset, enacted a law establishing it as such in the 1950s. The Shoah …
(2025-04-24). Lily Benavides: ICE Attacks Giving Rise to True United Front. fightbackbetter.com by Lily Benavides | Talking about immigration is not an easy task, especially if you don't know what you are talking about. Immigration is one of the most racist, corrupt systems in the United States since the beginning of its creation. | Every administration, Democrats and Republicans alike, have added more obstacles for people to achieve a legal immigration status either because of new procedures or because of the prices going up. It is common to hear people saying "wait in line" but the wait could be 10-20 years depending on the case and the amount of money spent is humongous. Imagine a low income family of…
(2025-04-24). RU Unions Demand Opposition to Trump's Attacks on Rutgers (4/24), Apr 30 Non Citizen Student Support Meeting. fightbackbetter.com 
We went to the Rutgers Board of Governors meeting (4/24) to ask that they stand up and say no to…
(2025-04-24). Margaret Kimberley, BAR: Bush, Obama, and Biden Gave Trump the Tools for Repression. fightbackbetter.com Margaret Kimberley, BAR Executive Editor and Senior Columnist 23 Apr 2025 Donald Trump is thought of as a terrible president who…
(2025-04-24). The Tax Debate: What's in It for Jeff Bezos and Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy. ips-dc.org
(2025-04-24). US Intends To Proceed With Arizona Copper Mine, Justices Told. popularresistance.org The U.S. government says there has been no doubt that it intends to proceed with a land exchange in Arizona for a planned multibillion-dollar copper mine, telling the U.S. Supreme Court that its recent notice of publication of a final environmental impact statement for the project does not constitute urgent review. | There is nothing about the 60-day notice, which was filed in an Arizona federal court and published in the Federal Register on April 17, that supports claims by the Apache Stronghold that there may have been some uncertainty about the federal government's intent to move forward with the land transfer…
(2025-04-24). Three Senate Democrats Challenge Hegseth Over Civilian Casualties in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Three Senate Democrats have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to challenge him over the high civilian casualty rate in the US's bombing campaign in Yemen, which the Trump administration launched on March 15. US airstrikes on Yemen have hit residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure, taking a heavy toll on civilians. …
(2025-04-24). US Military Bombed Boats Off the Coast of Somalia Using New Trump Authorities. news.antiwar.com The US military bombed vessels off the coast of Somalia last week using expanded authorities granted to it by President Trump, The War Zone has reported. US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said in a press release that it struck a "flagless vessel and a smaller supporting vessel" in Somalia's territorial waters on April 16 over allegations …
(2025-04-24). US State Department Official To Lead Technical Talks With Iran. news.antiwar.com The US has confirmed that Michael Anton, the State Department's policy planning director, will lead technical talks with Iranian officials in Oman this Saturday. Anton will lead dozens of US officials in talks that will focus on the details of a potential nuclear deal before US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi …
(2025-04-24). Ukraine Resembles The Fall Of Saigon In 1975. popularresistance.org The governing regime in Kiev is desperately trying to maintain its US support, as a defeat of the US-led, NATO proxy war in Ukraine looms. It is citing the collapse of the government in South Vietnam in April 1975 as a warning, saying that something similar could happen in Ukraine. At the time, the US defeat in Vietnam was a huge blow to the image and standing of US imperialism in the world. | Such pronouncements by the Kiev regime reveal a recognition that 'its' Ukraine has become a satellite of the United States — much as South Vietnam was widely recognized to be half a century ago. Then as now, Washingto…
(2025-04-24). The Selling of America: Ending the US Dollar's Exorbitant Privilege? globalresearch.ca Has the love, or even more so the fixation, gone with the US dollar, that all cushioning reserve currency that has shown itself unimpeachable for decades? A curious event teasing and ruffling currency watchers and financiers is becoming a pattern: …
(2025-04-24). The Cost of Ignoring the Root Cause of Chronic Disease. J. Mercola. globalresearch.ca The U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs and procedures that do not address the root cause of illness | Prescription drugs trap patients in an endless cycle …
(2025-04-24). Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. globalresearch.ca Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects nearly a billion people worldwide. It causes breathing interruptions during sleep that prevent you from reaching restorative sleep stages | Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping/choking during sleep, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating and mood …
(2025-04-24). Trump's 'Golden Dome' — Another SDI or Irrevocable Militarization of Space? globalresearch.ca During the (First) Cold War, the Reagan administration launched the much-touted SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) program, now better known under its more popular name — "Star Wars". On paper, it was one of the most ambitious ventures ever undertaken by …
(2025-04-24). New Distro Materials in Support of Peppy and Krystal. itsgoingdown.org 
Announcing new materials to distro in support of two Pittsburgh based community activists facing repression. Peppy and Krystal are two Pittsburgh community activists who have been the subject of government repression and need your support. Read more about their case here. On January 6th, 2025, Pep was sentenced to serve 60 months in BOP. After…
(2025-04-24). The Trump administration says it wants a 'nuclear renaissance.' These actions suggest otherwise. grist.org 
In March, in a thunderous A couple months earlier, TVA's CEO Jeff Lyash had announced his retirement. When the board of directors, whose seats are appointed by the president, chose Lyash's successor, they selected so…
(2025-04-24). Growth De Profundis: "Inaccessibility Corridors" for the World Economy. infobrics.org The paradigm of global economic development in the past centuries largely focused on the accelerated expansion of the coastal regions of the world that were the main drivers of international trade…
(2025-04-24). BRICS-Africa Relations: New Strategies to Loot Africa. infobrics.org Why don't you punish the United States—boycotting, divesting, and sanctioning the U.S.—to make it weaker for the enormous damage that Donald Trump is doing now? Those are the sorts of ideas I'm hearing, and I'm hearing it from the Nairobi-based Pan-African Climate Justice Alliance, calling for worldwide sanctions against Donald Trump on the climate walkout…
(2025-04-24). BRICS Sets Sights on Textiles and Fashion Industries. infobrics.org The expanded BRICS formation now encompasses over 30% of the world's landmass, a population of 3.6 billion (45% of the global population), and contributes roughly a quarter of the world's goods exports. The rise of BRICS in unanticipated sectors is remarkable…
(2025-04-24). French military demands answers on their country's involvement in Ukrainian conflict. infobrics.org French officials want constitutional rules on involvement in foreign wars to be followed.
(2025-04-24). Is Trump finally throwing Kiev regime under the bus. infobrics.org The chances of Russia giving up on any territories in these areas are virtually zero, as this would go against its own constitution. Still, this proposal demonstrates that the US is finally exercising realpolitik, unlike its EU/NATO counterparts who keep sinking into one delusion after another (to say nothing of the Neo-Nazi junta).
(2025-04-24). Far From the Madding Crowd. libya360.wordpress.com Alex Roberts It has always felt like it's the end of the world. What's different this time isn't that Armageddon is now rather more likely than it was, say, at the height of the Cold War, but how utterly irrational our world seems to have become. It has always felt like it's the end of…
(2025-04-24). Return of the Ikhwan: Erdogan Reboots the Muslim Brotherhood in West Asia. libya360.wordpress.com Musa Ozugurlu With Damascus fallen and Sanaa under bombardment, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seizing a renewed opportunity to reassert Muslim Brotherhood influence across the Arab world — from Syria and Lebanon to Jordan and Yemen. During the so-called Arab Spring, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan envisioned reviving Neo-Ottoman ambitions through ideological alignment with the Muslim…
(2025-04-24). Strike by Wobblies at Urban Ore in Berkeley, CA Enters Fifth Week. itsgoingdown.org 
Workers, members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), at Urban Ore in Berkeley, California, have now been out on strike for over five weeks, demanding a wage increase and other improvements on the job. Pickets continue in front of the facility, as community locals and fellow union members are showing up in support….
(2025-04-24). How a President Becomes a Dictator: By Executive Order. globalresearch.ca "We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human …
(2025-04-24). A Moral Imperative for the 2025 Canadian Election. The Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca Back in August 2014, the New Democratic Party (NDP) was led by Tom Mulcair whose Zionism was so extreme that a sitting MP, Sana Hassainia, of the Montreal-area riding of Vercheres-Les Patriotes, could not accept Mulcair's position and chose …
(2025-04-24). Arizona Democrat Calls for Party To Follow Republicans On Immigration, Says Zero Unlawful Border Crossings Should Be Bipartisan Goal. latintimes.com Senator Ruben Gallego has called for Democrats to adopt stricter immigration policies and said that reducing unlawful border crossings should not depend on people's political affiliation…
(2025-04-24). Billboard Latin Women in Music: The Best and Worst Dressed on the Red Carpet. latintimes.com Stars like Belinda, Anitta, Ana Bárbara, Chiquis, Natti Natasha, Ana Bárbara, and more walked the blue carpet at the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music event. This is how they looked.
(2025-04-24). DHS Has Allocated $200 Million To Anti-Immigration Ad Campaign Mexico's President Is Seeking To Block. latintimes.com DHS has already approved nearly $200 million for the anti-immigrant campaign to push ads on free-to-air television and digital platforms…
(2025-04-24). Federal Employees Could Face Criminal Charges for Talking to Journalists, Trump Official Warns. latintimes.com A Department of Labor memo warned that speaking to press or anyone outside of the agency about agency business could lead to criminal charges.
(2025-04-24). Feds Launch 'Operation Tidal Wave', the First-Ever Joint Immigration Sweep with Florida State Police. latintimes.com Federal immigration authorities have officially launched Operation Tidal Wave, a multi-agency effort targeting 800 undocumented immigrants across Florida…
(2025-04-24). Fox News Host Laughs at RFK Jr's Claim That Teens Have 'Less Testosterone' Than Elderly Men: 'Wait, Wait'. latintimes.com Fox News host Jesse Watters needed RFK Jr. to repeat himself after he claimed that American teenagers now have lower testosterone levels than 68-year-old men.
(2025-04-24). GameStop Roasted for 'Fumbling' Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders as Gamers Struggle to Snag Latest Release: 'You People Are Evil'. latintimes.com GameStop's Nintendo Switch 2 preorder rollout was met with outrage after widespread technical failures.
(2025-04-24). Haitian Gangs Kill And Mutilate Soldiers And Armed Civilians As They Keep Gaining Ground. latintimes.com Haitian gangs killed at least four soldiers and four armed civilians working with law enforcement to protect their communities as criminal groups continue gaining ground…
(2025-04-24). Most Americans Say the Trump Administration Must Obey Federal Courts As Legal Rifts Mount: Survey. latintimes.com The poll also revealed that 40% of Americans approve of Trump's performance during his first 100 days, down seven points from February…
(2025-04-24). Musk Called Treasury Secretary Bessent a 'Soros Agent' During White House Clash. latintimes.com Billionaire Elon Musk called Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent a "Soros agent" as the two fought in the White House…
(2025-04-24). NYT Columnist Says Mexico City is Becoming a Beacon for Global Migration as the U.S. Turns Inward. latintimes.com "Mexico's transformation, from a place people flee from to one they settle in, presents an opportunity," wrote Lydia Polgreen in a sprawling essay…
(2025-04-24). Pedro Pascal Wades Into Trans Rights Debate, Calls Out JK Rowling After Bold Red Carpet Statement. latintimes.com The Chilean actor has been very vocal in defending the most vulnerable, but no one expected him to get directly involved in Rowling's fight.
(2025-04-24). Professional Soccer Player Hid Under the Bed During Home Invasion. Suspects Kidnapped His Wife and Child Instead. latintimes.com An Ecuadorian soccer player's wife and 5-year-old child were kidnapped during a home invasion on Wednesday after the intruders appeared to be looking for him.
(2025-04-24). Selena Gómez to Women in Latin Music: "Our Stories, Our Voices and Our Cultures Deserve to Be Celebrated" latintimes.com During her recorded speach accepting the "Woman of the Year" Award during the Billboard Latin Women in Music special show in Telemundo, Selena Gómez talked about her Mexican culture and her music in Spanish.
(2025-04-24). 'Thousands' of Social Security Employees Changed to 'Political Appointees' Despite Career Status: Report. latintimes.com The SSA moved to strip thousands of government workers of civil service protections, leaving career employees vulnerable to termination.
(2025-04-24). Trump Says Russia's Concession To End Ukraine War Is Not 'Taking The Whole Country': 'Pretty Big Concession'. latintimes.com President Donald Trump said Russia is making a concession toward ending the war in Ukraine by not "taking the whole country"
(2025-04-24). Trump Store Selling $50 'Trump 2028' Hats As Allies Tout Third Term Despite Constitutional Ban. latintimes.com The Trump Stote, owned by the Trump Organization, is selling hats potentially advocating for a third term in the White House despite the Constitution forbidding it…
(2025-04-24). Trump Unveiling 2028 Campaign Hats Sends Users in a Spiral: 'Soft Launching a Fascist Dictatorship Is Insane'. latintimes.com The Trump Store is now selling $50 "Trump 2028" hats.
(2025-04-24). Two Police Officers Dead, Dozens of Vehicles Torched During Drug Cartel's Roadblocks In Mexico. latintimes.com Drug cartels set up roadblocks and torched vehicles and businesses across 29 municipalities in the states of Michoacán, Jalisco and Guanajuato…
(2025-04-24). Who Are The Front-Runners To Replace Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin As Senate's No. 2 Democrat. latintimes.com Long-time Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin announced his retirement Wednesday, setting off a once-in-a-decade leadership fight to fill his highly-coveted position.
(2025-04-24). Crise política turca em rápida escalada. globalresearch.ca A crise política na Turquia está se agravando. As tensàµes internas no país està£o se agravando, especialmente em relaàßà£o à rivalidade entre o presidente Recep Tayyip Erdogan e o prefeito de Istambul, Ekrem Imamoglu. Como resultado, a situaàßà£o na Turquia …
(2025-04-24). Zelensky fraudaria eleiàßàµes sob lei marcial — ex-funcionário. globalresearch.ca O alto nível de corrupàßà£o e fraude entre as autoridades de Kiev é admitido até mesmo por figuras públicas ucranianas ligadas à política nacional. Segundo um ex-aliado do presidente Vladimir Zelensky e ex-presidente da Verkhovna Rada, realizar eleiàßàµes durante a …
(2025-04-24). Wrong, New York Times, Climate Change Isn't Disrupting Blood Supplies. wattsupwiththat.com This article shows that the NYT continues to be wedded to promoting pseudoscientific climate alarmism. Rather than investigating the real causes complicating and limiting blood donation and delivery, ranging from donor apathy to poor planning, NYT chose to blame climate change: the convenient boogeyman for everything from crime, to immigration, to acne—now apparently, it's coming for your blood.
(2025-04-24). The Science of Scapegoating: Nature's Farcical Case for Climate Litigation. wattsupwiththat.com And while the authors may hope their citations are someday read aloud in court, they may want to prepare for another reality: being footnoted in future textbooks as a cautionary tale of how not to do science.
(2025-04-24). Climate Change Myths Part 1: Polar Bears, Arctic Ice, and Food Shortages. wattsupwiththat.com The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived. Global boiling! The world's doomed, I'm told. We're in the sixth mass extinction right now. I only wish someone could have warned us about this apart from every scientist for the last 50 years.
(2025-04-24). Trump's Example to the World: Cull Activists to Achieve Energy Abundance. wattsupwiththat.com Simply by following the lead of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, national leaders of developing countries can clear away obstacles to rational energy policy that have been erected by climate activists.
(2025-04-24). New book on the power of water takes centre stage during political threat. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-24). Northern Israel Grapples With Fears and the Long Road Home. themedialine.org
(2025-04-24). Amazon and Our Rigged Tax System. ips-dc.org
(2025-04-24). The White House Spent Earth Day Lying About Climate Science. otherwords.org
(2025-04-24). In Kashmir Terrorist Attack, Local Rescuers from Pahalgam Show the Path for Maintaining Inter-Faith Harmony in India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-24). Help Stop the COVID Injections: Call2Halt19. drtrozzi.news
(2025-04-24). FRSO to hold online event for $100k Fund Drive Thursday, April 24. fightbacknews.org
(2025-04-24). All Violence Is Not Equal. realleecamp.substack.com
(2025-04-24). Bombing plants, severing pipelines: Israel pushes Gaza water crisis to the brink. 972mag.com
(2025-04-24). Global Corruption Reporting Group Suggests Peers "Launder Money Legally" to Hide Donors. dropsitenews.com
(2025-04-24). New R.F.K. Files Released Unredacted! youtu.be
(2025-04-24). Teen Dead After Falling Through the Ceiling of After-School Facility While Exploring the Attic Unsupervised. latintimes.com
(2025-04-24). Who is Pope Francis? Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Argentina's "Dirty War" / By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Argentina's "Dirty War" By Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, April 21, 2025 Global Research 14 March 2013 Original Link Here: Who is Pope Francis? Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Argentina's "Dirty War" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Millions of Catholics are mourning the passing of Pope Francis I. After …
(2025-04-24). Kathy Kelly and David Swanson on Santita Jackson Show. worldbeyondwar.org By Santita Jackson Show, April 24, 2025 | Kathy, David, and Santita discuss military bases, wars, peace, and activism.
(2025-04-24). Close Military Bases, Not Embassies. popularresistance.org TIn U.S. culture and media, where it's one's duty to pretend that the military budget and everything that goes with it does not exist, one could hardly be blamed for thinking that the closure of embassies actually meant a full departure. | And one could hardly be blamed for thinking this a positive development. Those embassies have steadily been transformed over the decades into weapons dealerships, military sidekicks, and dens of spies. (The CIA may yet point out to Trump how many embassy employees are CIA and make him an offer he can't refuse.) It's hard sometimes to imagine other functions.
(2025-04-24). Indian Farmers Protest Visit Of Vice President JD Vance. popularresistance.org Thousands of farmers and working-class people in cities and villages across India took to the streets on Monday, April 21 to protest the visit of US Vice President JD Vance. They claim he has come to finalize an agreement which will be a disaster for India's agriculture and small industries. | Vance arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a four-day tour in the country. As per the reports, the primary agenda of his visit is to finalize a trade agreement between the two countries. The talks over the agreement have been ongoing since the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US in February. | The protesters…
(2025-04-24). Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies Mumia Abu Jamal's Appeal. popularresistance.org Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – On March 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal permission to appeal a September 2024 Pennsylvania Superior Court denial of his latest petition to reverse his 1982 conviction. The Supreme Court ruling ends Mumia's state court challenge at this time. | Mumia's sixth petition was based on credible new evidence of prosecutorial misconduct — including Brady violations based on incentives given to the state's key witnesses Cynthia White and Robert Chobert to give false testimony. | The new evidence, found buried in storage boxes in a remote area…
(2025-04-24). There Will be No Ukrainian Peace Deal. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca There cannot be a peace deal when President Trump only proposes that Russia keep Crimea, which Russia did not take in war but in an unanimous vote of the population in Crimea to be reunited with Russia from which Crimea …
(2025-04-24). Kneecap reported to the cops by pro-Israel lobby to try and shut them up. thecanary.co Pro-Israel agitators have reported anti-genocide rap group Kneecap to the police, who are assessing whether footage from a concert last year merits further investigation. Danny Morris from the Community Security Trust (CST) posted a video which seemed to show a member of Kneecap making a comment he disagreed with. This comes as Kneecap attracts the […] | By
(2025-04-24). Scottish MP challenges Starmer on the life and death reality of NHS austerity. thecanary.co At Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Scottish Labour MP Katrina Murray told a story that is harrowingly reflective of the state of the NHS under austerity, in Scotland and in England. "Dramatically changed" prognosis for the NHS She said of the NHS: My constituent Billy spent months trying to see a GP to investigate his symptoms. […] | By
(2025-04-24). Selected Articles: Economic Prosperity — Neutrality and Peace. globalresearch.ca 
By Peace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. …
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(2025-04-24). Police investigating Zaffar-Mahmood altercation but not allegations of sexual exploitation in office. skwawkbox.org 
Keir Starmer covered up whistleblower's allegations of sexual and financial exploitation by staffer of Khalid Mahmood — but police are involved in spat between two right-wing Labour politicians Skwawkbox exclusively revealed earlier today that tensions were running so high at a crisis meeting organised by the Labour party with West Midlands Kashmiris over Keir Starmer's …
(2025-04-24). Reform candidate's family firm went bust because of Brexit. leftfootforward.org The irony. Reform UK are fielding a candidate for an upcoming parliamentary by-election whose family business went bust because of Brexit. | Sarah Pochin is Reform's candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election on May 1. The seat was formerly held by Labour MP Mike Amesbury who resigned after being sentenced to ten weeks in prison for assault. | Pochin is hoping to win the seat for the pro-Brexit party. However, it's now been revealed that Brexit contributed to her husband's family firm to collapse. | Pochin was a councillor for the Cheshire East authority from 2015 until 2023, and was mayor of the council…
(2025-04-24). Israeli Tanks Cross Border, Raid Southern Lebanon Villages. news.antiwar.com The situation on the Lebanon-Israel border continues to worsen, and the ceasefire that's been in place since November 26 seems increasingly irrelevant with daily attacks. Overnight, Israeli ground troops with tanks and armored vehicles crossed the border and entered some Lebanese villages. Details are still emerging about the raid, what they intended to accomplish and …
(2025-04-24). Syrian Leader Sharaa Says Willing to Normalize Relations With Israel. news.antiwar.com Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reportedly expressed openness to normalizing relations with Israel under certain circumstances, ending decades of acrimony between the two neighboring states. Sharaa reportedly discussed the matter with Rep. Cory Mills (R — FL) during his visit to Syria. The exact terms of this offer weren't made public, though Rep. Mills said …
(2025-04-24). Trans Influencer Reveals Republicans Offered to Pay Her Thousands to 'Just Go' to RNC: 'That's Career-Ending I Feel'. latintimes.com Transgender influencer Jools Lebron recently revealed that organizers of the Republican National Convention invited her to attend the event and offered to pay her a huge sum for her presence.
(2025-04-24). The New Great Game in Southeast Asia. fpif.org While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia was more than just a charm offensive. It was a strategic declaration. Backed by infrastructure promises, trade incentives, and carefully orchestrated symbolism, Xi's visit signals Beijing's growing confidence in reshaping the region's future and sidelining American influence. | In stark contrast, the United States appears to be retreating from the region, scaling back USAID funding and withdrawin…
(2025-04-24). 'He Always Cried': Netanyahu Shares Father-in-Law's Holocaust Story on Remembrance Day. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Trump's Tariff Policy: Disciplining Capital by Granting Exemptions. socialistproject.ca 
An important motivation for US President Trump's tariff escalation is often overlooked: tariffs serve Trump as a domestic and foreign policy instrument of power. The instrument of power consists of granting tariff exemptions for good behavior and denying such benefits or imposing even higher tariffs for lack of support or even opposition to Trump. Thus, the granting of tariff exemptions is part of a general drive to silence opposition. The article first discusses the contradictory nature of the officially stated goals of Trump's tariffs, then describes the policy of granting exemptions to foreign nations and d…
(2025-04-24). Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 48 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Thursday that Israeli attacks killed at least 48 Palestinians and wounded 152 over the previous 24-hour period as the relentless US-backed Israeli assault on the besieged territory continues. The Health Ministry said two more bodies were recovered from the rubble. Its numbers only account for dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals. …
(2025-04-24). Documentary tells the story of a forestry company looking forward seven generations to manage lands. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-24). Exclusive: Labour holds emergency meeting with Kashmiris about unpopularity over Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Fraught West Midlands meeting sees former MP Khalid Mahmood accused of 'altercation' with right-wing Birmingham councillor The Labour party has held an emergency meeting with Kashmiri Labour figures in the West Midlands about the backlash among Kashmiris against the Labour government's support for and active participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza, according to local Labour …
(2025-04-24). For the Good of Humanity, for All and by All / Por el Bien de la Humanidad por Todos y para Todos. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, April 24, 2025 | Español Abajo | The global movement A World BEYOND War announces its alliance with the Jose Marti Project of International Solidarity, a Cuban civil society organization that advocates for the construction of a more just world, without war, of peace, of justice, a world where balance is the center of our human development. | From January 28th to 31st of this year, the VI Conference for World Balance was held in Havana, Cuba. More than 1,000 participants participated in various academic, cultural, and political events, all under the slogan "With all and for…