2026-04-19: News Headlines

geo.tv (2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…

wdio.com (2026-04-19). Hundreds trying to storm Wisconsin beagle research facility met with rubber bullets, pepper sprayAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader.

Reuters (2026-04-19). Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him. scmp.com Pope Leo sought ‚Å to downplay his feud ‚Å with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ‚Å saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has not been accurate in all its aspects". | Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments ‚Äåhe made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants" were not aimed at Trump.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.

presstv.ir (2026-04-19). 'We are not afraid of war': Cuba president dismisses Trump's escalating threatsCuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says his country will do its best to defend itself if the United States launches an illegal act of aggression against the Caribbean country.

msn.com (2026-04-19). Star Trek legend George Takei says Donald Trump is a 'lunatic' and is a 'disaster' for worldStar Trek legend George Takei – who played Lt Hikaru Sulu in the hit sci-fi show – says Donald Trump is a 'LUNATIC'. | | The 88-year-old, who played the senior helmsman of the starship in the TV show, also called the US President a 'madman' and said it was an 'absolutely insane' moment in history

Amos Harel (2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…

APR editor (2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…

Liza Rozovsky (2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?

newarab (2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.

Norman Solomon (2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…

Max Blumenthal (2026-04-19). UK Seeks to Jail Palestine Action for 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. orinocotribune.com By Max Blumenthal — Apr 12, 2026 | • Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. | • The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. | • The prosecution followed a…

LVP (2026-04-19). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.

| Zeeshan Ahmad | (2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…

geo.tv (2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…

Zahra Nur Safitri (2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …

Juan Cole (2026-04-19). Iran Fires on Merchant Ships, Closing Hormuz again to Protest US Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz on Friday for the duration of the ceasefire negotiated with the U.S. | The Supreme National Security Council

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.

| AFP | (2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…

The Conversation (2026-04-19). Gallipoli has 4 Lessons for the Strait of Hormuz Crisis. juancole.com

Patrick Lawrence, Consortium News. (2026-04-19). Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non—West's Single War For Parity. popularresistance.org First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China—Iran railway, a key component of Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. | Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. "We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Why Israel's security doctrine no longer works? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's security doctrine—absolute deterrence, unprovoked strikes, war abroad—crumbled in the 40‚Äëday war, as Iran's resilience and the Axis of Resistance held firm.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.

newarab (2026-04-19). Iran reports 3,468 dead in war with US, Israel: official. newarab.com Iran's state-run Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs said on Saturday that The announcement comes in the midst of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict, which erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. | Foundation head Ahmad Mousavi was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying that 3,468 "martyrs… fell during the recent conflict". | A previous toll from the head of the Iranian Legal Medicine Orga…

Staff (2026-04-19). Iran negotiator says war could resume any. haaretz.com

_____ (2026-04-19). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…

| Zaigham Naqvi | (2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…

Newsroom (2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …

Soul of My Soul Exhibit (2026-04-19). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…

Editor (2026-04-19). With 38,000+ Dead, Women and Girls Make Up Over Half of Those Killed in Israel's US-Backed War on Gaza: UN. scheerpost.com "Not a single combatant among them," said one human rights activist. "Further confirmation that over 90% of the victims are innocent civilians." Brad Reed for Common Dreams Israel's yearslong assault on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 women and girls, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations. In total, the UN found that at least 22,000 women …

anonymous (2026-04-19). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…

newarab (2026-04-19). Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. newarab.com Two civilian contractors delivering water for the UN children's fund were shot dead by Israeli troops in "UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip," it said in a statement. | In a statement to AFP news agency, the Israeli military said troops saw "two armed terrorists in the area of the Yellow Line" ⚪ which marks the boundary of the…

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com

_____ (2026-04-19). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff

Amy N (2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…

Staff (2026-04-19). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on IMF: No Debt Plans for Venezuela, Only Recovery of Frozen Assets. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, clarified that her government has no plans to apply for loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "No debt program is planned," she said on Friday, April 17, regarding the reinstatement of Venezuela within the IMF. She explained that the reinstatement will allow Venezuela to recover assets frozen there—resources that will be invested to strengthen public services and social programs for the people. | Speaking at the National Center for Social Action through Music, in the School of Engineers in Caracas, where she participated in an event commemorati…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). The Fifth International Colloquium Patria concludes in Cuba. radiohc.cu The fifth edition of the International Colloquium "Patria" concluded on Saturday in Havana after three days of analysis on best practices in communication and information dissemination. | The event, presided over by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, brought to a close several intense days of reflection, debate and collective work. | "We reaffirm the political, historical, and strategic nature of this meeting, which pays tribute to the victory at the Bay of Pigs and to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz," said Rosa Miriam Elizalde, the event's organizer. | "We condemn the use of algo…

Freddie Russell (2026-04-19). CSIPA is more than a piece of paper. moderndiplomacy.eu When it was announced that the United Kingdom would formally sign the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) in December 2024, few in the UK understood this as a moment of significant strategic consequence. Originally signed between the United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain in September 2023, the agreement, one that "supports the …

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-19). New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon meets Akal Takht Jathedar, discusses contributions of Sikh community and communal harmony. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday visited the Guru Nanak Sikh Sangat Gurdwara in ≈åtƒÅhuhu, Auckland, where he held a special meeting with Sri Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj. | During the meeting, both leaders discussed promoting mutual harmony and understanding among the Sikh community and other communities residing in New Zealand. They also deliberated on the significant contributions made by Sikhs towards the country's development and strengthening the community here. | Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj thanked Prime Minister Christo…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.

GABIK (2026-04-19). President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls for global progressive renewal | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for action "grounded in hope, unity, and progressive change". | Addressing the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during a working visit to Spain on Saturday, the President highlighted the current global situation, which is increasingly defined by aggression, war, conflict and destruction. | Institutions of global governance, he said, are being undermined or maliciously repurposed. | "The laws and norms that have long defined relations between nations are wilfully violated. The principles of solidarity, cooperatio…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo. ecns.cn Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China's evolving consumer landscape.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years. aljazeera.com Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-19). Pope in Algeria Slams Neocolonialism; Makes Trump Sad. juancole.com

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Why Britain's far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine. aljazeera.com Hundreds of far-right "Britain First" supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.

AFSCME 3299 (2026-04-19). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…

slingshot collective (2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…

Environment California (2026-04-19). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…

Vijay Prashad (2026-04-19). A Primer on the Petrodollar and the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prasad — Apr 16, 2026 | As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-04-19). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…

newarab (2026-04-19). Talaat Moustafa Group to build $27 billion city east of Cairo. newarab.com Egypt's The project, called The Spine, is to be developed in partnership with The project, to be buil…

Associated Press (2026-04-19). How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom. scmp.com Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. | The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly US$142,000 in payouts from insurance companies. The department called it "Operation Bear Claw".

UMMID (2026-04-19). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). More health insurance coverage for cancer patients in China. ecns.cn A six-week course of treatment for brain cancer at a hospital in China can cost about 54,000 yuan (about 7,870 U.S. dollars), a price that could be unaffordable for many families, given the country's per capita disposable income of 43,377 yuan in 2025.

UMMID (2026-04-19). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.

Regina Ip (2026-04-19). How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model. scmp.com For the first time in its history — and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention — Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. | Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all policy bureaus to help draft proposals by the end of the year. To lead the exercise, veteran civil servant Janice Tse Siu-wah has come out of retirement. The Legislative Council, not to be left out, has formed a committee supported by six coordinating groups spanning…

UMMID (2026-04-19). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-19). Cracks Appear in Climate Consensus as Germany's Energy Minister Admits Renewable Energy is Ruining the Country. wattsupwiththat.com Fifteen years after Merkel's nuclear panic and decades after the Greens first infiltrated the corridors of power, reality is reasserting itself with the cold logic of physics and markets. The fevered dream of a weather-dependent utopia is dissolving under the pressure of rolling blackouts, price spikes and voter revolt.

Santa Cruz Juneteenth (2026-04-19). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.

BILL (2026-04-19). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. progressivehub.net STEPHEN ZUNES | TRUTHOUT…

Angela (2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0…

UMMID (2026-04-19). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Protection of cultural relics strengthened. ecns.cn In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.

CAT (2026-04-19). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). Civil society in Cuba calls for signatures for the Homeland. radiohc.cu Civil society in Cuba is calling for the popular movement "My Signature for the Homeland" starting this Sunday, April 19, in response to the imperialist threat, announced Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), today. | During her address at the closing of the 5th International Colloquium "Patria," the member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) stated that, with the signature of every inhabitant of this island, they will reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace that is the essence of the Cuban nation, f…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.

Putri Mayang Rembulan (2026-04-19). When Washington Leaves: Africa Must Shape Its Own Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Africa's security architecture has rested on shaky foundations: a reliance on external actors, particularly the United States, to define, fund, and lead the response to threats on the continent itself. However, in November 2025, Washington officially shifted its stance. The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration affirmed the doctrines …

John Malkin (2026-04-19). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…

aljazeera (2026-04-19). North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast. aljazeera.com Multiple ballistic missiles fired from eastern Sinpo area in seventh such test this year.

Newsroom (2026-04-19). Pro-Russian former president leads Bulgaria's election polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Bulgarians voted on Sunday in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The frontrunner, pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev, aims to end corruption and establish stable governance. Radev, who stepped down from the presidency in January, opposes military support for Ukraine and gained support through a strong social media campaign and promises of stability. After …

UMMID (2026-04-19). Modi govt fails to pass Delimitation Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Friday April 17, 2026 withdrew the Delimitation Bill 2026 after the amended Women's Reservation Bill 2026 could not get the necessary votes in the Lok Sabha during the Parliament's Special Session.

UMMID (2026-04-19). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.

UMMID (2026-04-19). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.

Bill McAuley (2026-04-19). Winter is on its way, but autumn just yet. independentaustralia.net

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground. ecns.cn Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.

UMMID (2026-04-19). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.

Whistleblowers United , (2026-04-19). Thursday 5/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik and the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…

Oakland Privacy (2026-04-19). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.

UMMID (2026-04-19). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). Iranian diplomat rejects Trump's claims on enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran will not hand over its enriched uranium to the United States.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-19). No, WHYY, a Heat Wave Is Not a 'Fingerprint of Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Just as a single month's unusual cold is not proof that the planet is cooling, a single month's unusual warmth is likewise not some "fingerprint" of a climate emergency.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing. ecns.cn From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training – Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."

Staff (2026-04-19). Female soldiers required long pants in marathon heat, men wore shorts. haaretz.com Female soldiers were required to wear long pants at the Jerusalem Marathon despite the heat, while male soldiers wore shorts. A soldier's mother said it is "taken for granted" that women's rights differ 'ostensibly for modesty reasons.' The IDF said it will investigate possible discrimination…

UMMID (2026-04-19). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.

via RSO Santa Cruz (2026-04-19). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…

| Nabil Tahir | (2026-04-19). Are gaming cafes making a return? tribune.com.pk The room was never designed for ambition. It has a few rows of ageing computers, their screens glowing in a dimly lit space, fans whirring louder than the voices around them. Someone shouting instructions, someone else arguing over a missed shot, a queue forming behind a chair as another hour came to an end. Time here moved quickly. You paid, you played, you lost, and you tried again. | Across cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, these small gaming zones became more than just places to pass time. For many, they were the first real introduction to competition. It was in spaces like these that players such…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.

newarab (2026-04-19). Iran's Quds Force chief Qaani visits Iraq: senior official. newarab.com

Sol Elias, Black Agenda Report. (2026-04-19). Death By Black Excellence. popularresistance.org Identity reductionism—often misidentified as and used interchangeably with identity politics, coined by the Combahee River Collective—has become one of the definitive political reflexes of our time: an automated response that prioritizes symbolic protection over substantive engagement. In my own imperfect words, it is the liberal tendency to parasitically latch onto people who are categorically oppressed by systems: white supremacy, racial capitalism, cisheteropatriarchy, ableism, and/or saneism, to name a few.

Josh Breiner (2026-04-19). Shin Zini told staff to keep mum on bill forcing polygraph on AG. haaretz.com According to sources, Shin Bet security service Director David Zini instructed officials to stay silent during Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections…

AHS Workers, Community Members (2026-04-19). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…

Dan Gearino, Inside Climate News (2026-04-19). Maine presses pause on large data centers. Will other states follow its lead? grist.org Maine is now the first state to pass a moratorium on the development of large data centers, and others may follow. | The Maine House and Senate this week passed Maine is one of about a dozen states with legislative proposals this year to…

Phil Pasquini (2026-04-19). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.

Vlast.kz (2026-04-19). Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What's next? globalvoices.org Analysts weigh in on what the Kazakhstan government's next moves might beGlobal VoicesA voter casting a ballot in Kazakhstan. Photo by Daniyar Mussirov. Used with permission. | This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Voters in Kazakhstan cast their ballots in

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos (2026-04-19). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…

Carlos Alzugaray Treto (2026-04-19). Cuba's dilemma: Reform and overcome the crisis or collapse. links.org.au Carlos Alzugaray Treto — Cuba must find the road toward its own reforms. Otherwise, Cubans run the risk of an unacceptable setback that we do not deserve after so much sacrifice.

Ed Newman (2026-04-19). The dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. radiohc.cu Rosa Miriam Elizalde, coordinator of the Patria Colloquium, said in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency that the dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. The project is just beginning, with better coordination, experience, and a strong allied network. | The recipient of the José Martí National Journalism Prize for Lifetime Achievement recalled that in the early years, Patria was a nascent project. Now, many conditions exist for better coordination, and the objectives and horizons are clearer after these five years of exploration and meetings, she noted."The dream of what Patria ha…

UMMID (2026-04-19). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year's event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year.

GABIK (2026-04-19). South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent | The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent. | This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998). | "The department enforces a zero-tolerance stance on fraud to safeguard the integrity and traceability of South Africa's canine population," the department said in a statement on Friday. | The department urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to engag…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). Iran says transferring enriched uranium to U.S. never an option. ecns.cn Iran will not transfer its enriched uranium to a foreign country, and sending it to the United States has never been under consideration, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Friday.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.

newarab (2026-04-19). France blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper death in Lebanon. newarab.com A The attack follows "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," Macron said…

Ike Nur Jayanti (2026-04-19). The Tigray Conflict: Political Inclusivity and Security Challenges in the Horn of Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu Ethiopia, which has the second-largest population on the African continent and belongs to the category of the fastest-growing economy in the region, entered the darkest phase in its modern history when, in November 2020, the federal government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed carried out a massive military operation against the Tigray People's Liberation Front …

Nayvin Gordon (2026-04-19). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…

Jamie, Hazel, Cat (2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.

newarab (2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader rejects one-sided truce, signals response. newarab.com "A ceasefire means a complete cessation of all hostilities. Because we do not trust this enemy, the resistance fighters will remain in the field with their hands on the trigger, and they will respond to violations accordingly," Qassem said in a statement read out on TV. | "There is no ceasefire from the side of the resistance only, it must…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-19). US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.

newarab (2026-04-19). Shabab Al Ahli edge Buriram to reach Champions League semis. newarab.com

Hammad Gillani (2026-04-19). Ghost Murmur Weapon System: Technology, Strategy and US Military Supremacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In my last analysis titled "The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet," I argued that the US-Iran confrontation is actually a weapon testing ground, setting some novel norms of warfare. One can argue that this is normal to proxy wars, but this time, the weapons that the Pentagon is testing in Iran against those of the …

Friend of Chris (2026-04-19). Chris Krohn on Santa Cruz Mayoral Race. indybay.org Yes, we have a housing crisis, but it is an affordable housing crisis. Our mayor and city council are making deals with people building these high-priced units, like River Row, and allowing developers to set public policy.

Westside Tenants Association (2026-04-19). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…

LVP (2026-04-19). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.

UMMID (2026-04-19). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.

UMMID (2026-04-19). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Cash shortages grip Yemen despite currency stabilisation. aljazeera.com Cash-strapped Yemenis face rising frustration as exchange firms limit currency conversion amid ongoing liquidity crisis.

Abby Zimet (2026-04-19). On Witless Great Vengeance and Furious Anger. commondreams.org Seeking to rally the troops for his unholy war, Christian nationalist, TV-carnie and war fanboy Pete Kegseth just passed off some vengeful Gospel According to Tarantino as scripture at his (unconstitutional) Pentagon prayer service, and yes we have them now. Added to the "shameless blasphemy" of quoting – without credit – Samuel Jackson's homicidal hitman Jules as "prayer," Pete moronically misses the redemptive point: As he cites the "tyranny of evil men," he, unlike Jules, doesn't friggin' get that he is one.With their calamitous illegal war continuing to spiral out of control, flailing regime officials are…

ecns.cn (2026-04-19). China to carry out intensive space missions in 2026, says CNSA. ecns.cn China will carry out intensive space missions in 2026, including Tianwen-2's close approach and observation of its target asteroid, an official of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said on Friday.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.

Janine (2026-04-19). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment | National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment. | The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. | The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be accessed on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. | The due date for submitting public comments is 10 June 2026. | According to National Treasury, since the abolition of the financial rand in 1991, South Africa has ado…

| Hafsah Mazhar | (2026-04-19). Oscar hopes for Pakistani films? tribune.com.pk It's 1959, a black-and-white film about the suffering of fishermen in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) quietly crossed the ocean and landed on the Academy's desk. The Day Shall Dawn, written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and directed by AJ Kardar, was Pakistan's very first submission for Oscar consideration. The film surrounded the plight of a fisherman's family and received recognition at the Cannes Film Festival. Almost nobody remembers it now. It was banned by the Ayub Khan regime three days before its release, and shortly after, Faiz, along with other communist artists and writers, were jailed by the regime. | That was…

UMMID (2026-04-19). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.

_____ (2026-04-19). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff

Staff (2026-04-19). Canciller ruso insta a Trump a dialogar con Cuba en lugar de amenazar. cubadebate.cu Durante una rueda de prensa ofrecida el pasado 15 de abril en Pekín, al término de su visita a China, el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, fue consultado por los medios sobre la situación en torno a Cuba.
| La pregunta hacía referencia directa a las palabras del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, quien el lunes aseguró que EE.UU. podría "pasar por Cuba".

Staff (2026-04-19). Pagan pensiones a jubilados en comercios no estatales: øCómo funciona esta experiencia piloto en La Habana? cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, de forma experimental, los beneficiarios pueden cobrar en establecimientos de actores económicos, con fuerte participación de las formas de gestión no estatal. La iniciativa es impulsada por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), con el Banco Metropolitano (BANMET), el Gobierno en La Habana y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS).

Staff (2026-04-19). Cuba arranca con dos oros y un bronce en Panamericano de Judo. cubadebate.cu La primera jornada del torneo individual del Campeonato Panamericano Senior, que se celebra en Panamá dejó a Cuba dos medallas doradas y una de bronce. Según el sitio de la Federación Internacional, los títulos fueron para Jonathan Charón, en los 60 kilogramos (kg) y Orlando Polanco (66 kg).

Staff (2026-04-19). Progresismo mundial clausura cumbre en Barcelona contra guerras y ultraderecha. cubadebate.cu Entre el 17 y 18 de abril, la Fira de Barcelona acogió más de una treintena de eventos —conferencias, mesas redondas y coloquios—, con más de un centenar de ponentes y partidos políticos de todo el mundo. Entre los invitados más prominentes estuvieron los presidentes de Colombia, Gustavo Petro; México, Claudia Sheinbaum, y Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi.

Staff (2026-04-19). México propone declaración contra intervención militar en Cuba. cubadebate.cu "Quiero proponer una declaración en contra de la intervención militar en Cuba. Que el diálogo y la paz prevalezcan", recalcó en la cita en la que participan el jefe del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, y los presidentes de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Colombia, Gustavo Petro, y Uruguay, Yamadú Orsi, entre otros. Asimismo, alzó la voz contra el bloqueo a Cuba.

Staff (2026-04-19). Ya se distribuyen en Cuba los derivados del crudo donado por Rusia. cubadebate.cu Gasolina, diésel, fuel oil y gas licuado, obtenidos del procesamiento de las 100 000 toneladas de crudo donadas por Rusia, ya están siendo distribuidas en el territorio nacional, lo que ha permitido comenzar a reducir las afectaciones al servicio eléctrico y aliviar el déficit de combustible en sectores críticos como la salud y la generación distribuida.

Staff (2026-04-19). Cancelan vuelos de Canadá a Estados Unidos debido al aumento del precio de la gasolina. cubadebate.cu La aerolínea Air Canada, la mayor línea aérea de Canadá, anunció que suspenderá todos sus vuelos directos desde Toronto y Montreal al Aeropuerto Internacional JFK de Nueva York durante cinco meses. Esta decisión se tomó debido a la grave escasez de combustible para aviones y al aumento de más del 100 % en los costos de suministro en el aeropuerto JFK.

Staff (2026-04-19). Naborí en Girón: 18 de abril. cubadebate.cu øEl pasado en la costa? øEl hambre, el frío, el crimen y el dolor? °No, compañeros! °Fuera terratenientes y banqueros! °Fuera gusanos del ayer sombrío! El pueblo avanza como inmenso río y hay que aguantarlo en sus impulsos fieros. Marchan los campesinos, los obreros y se desata el huracán del brío.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-04-19). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…

aljazeera (2026-04-19). Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title. aljazeera.com Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.

newleftreview (2026-04-19). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.

_____ (2026-04-19). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff

aljazeera (2026-04-19). LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.

aljazeera (2026-04-18). 'No regrets': Venezuela's Machado defends giving Nobel medal to Trump. aljazeera.com Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize after the US leader captured Nicolas Maduro.

newarab (2026-04-18). Israel uses Gaza tactics in Lebanon, establishes 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com Following the same tactics deployed in war-battered Israeli Army Radio on Friday night confirmed reports that the Yellow Line is up to 10 kilometres from the border, raising concerns that the demarcation can be used as justification by the Israeli military to target anyone who nears it. | A statement from the Israeli military on Saturday stated: "Over t…

Staff (2026-04-18). Macron says Hezbollah likely killed French UNIFIL soldier in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com Macron named the slain soldier as Chief Sergeant Florian Montorio, while UNIFIL warned that attacks on its peacekeepers may amount to war crimes. Hezbollah denied a link to the attack • The IDF said it struck militants in southern Lebanon, citing cease-fire violations…

aljazeera (2026-04-18). French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack. aljazeera.com The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.

| Reuters | (2026-04-18). Trump sees 'good news' on Iran, still threatens renewed strikes. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by Wednesday. | Iran, hours earlier, had temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz following a separate US-brokered ceasefire agreement by Israel and Lebanon. But subsequent statements from both sides left uncertainty over how quickly shipping might return to normal through the global oil choke point. | Trump, speaking on Air Force One late on Friday, declined to elaborate on what the…

Mondoweiss Palestine Bureau (2026-04-18). Israel's long history of stoking sectarian tensions in Lebanon, and what it means for the ceasefire. mondoweiss.net Netanyahu may have been "coerced" by Trump into a ceasefire with Lebanon, but this won't stop Israel from following a well-worn playbook: exploit sectarian divisions to weaken or disarm resistance while entrenching Israeli expansionism.

newarab (2026-04-18). Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill one despite 'truce'. newarab.com At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Saturday despite The 10-day truce came into effect at midnight on Friday, however, shortly after Israel launched new attacks in the south of the country. | A motorcyclist was killed and three others were wounded in shelling carried out by an Israeli drone on the town of Qounine in the An amb…

newarab (2026-04-18). Lebanon president, PM discuss readiness for Israel talks. newarab.com Lebanon's president and prime minister discussed on Saturday preparations for the first direct negotiations with Israel in decades, as southerners headed home after the ceasefire in In a statement, the office of

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Israel says established a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza. aljazeera.com It is the first time Israel has referred to such a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2026-04-18). Israeli War Chief Threatens Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened on 17 April that the Lebanon ceasefire is "temporary," while vowing that occupation forces will not withdraw from the country's south. | The war chief said the Israeli army "holds and will continue to hold all the areas it has cleared and captured." | "The ground maneuver into Lebanon and the strikes against Hezbollah throughout Lebanon have achieved many accomplishments, but they have not yet been completed," he added. | "We are inside Lebanon in the midst of a war against Hezbollah, with a temporary freeze and a 10-day ceasefire.

Jonathan Lis (2026-04-18). Between the lines, Netanyahu admitted that he has failed in Lebanon. haaretz.com Netanyahu does not often use the word 'honesty' in his statements. On Friday, he used it twice when announcing the halting of the Lebanon campaign against Hezbollah, confessing that the group remains standing — and that the threat along Israel's northern border remains…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-18). US-Iran tensions: Trump threatens to bomb Iran again if no peace deal sealed by Wednesday. ptcnews.tv US-Iran tensions: US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran that the ceasefire with Iran could be terminated if a broader agreement to end hostilities is not reached by Wednesday. He also signalled returning to possible military escalation amid evolving tensions in the gulf. | "Maybe I won't extend it, but the blockade (on Iranian ports) is going to remain," he said. "So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again". | The remarks follow stalled diplomatic engagements between the US and Iran. The recent talks between both the nations in Islamabad also remained inconclusive and…

APR editor (2026-04-18). Trump is blustering as usual but in reality praying for Iran peace deal. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Many American apologists cannot see the forest for the trees and think that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz represents a huge win for the United States and that Iran has caved in. Wrong. When the Iran ceasefire was first announced by US President Donald Trump on April 8, it…

WSWS (2026-04-18). Iran reports reopening Strait of Hormuz as Paris summit plans European intervention. wsws.org The flurry of announcements, while they produced a sharp fall in oil prices, has neither produced a lasting peace nor resolved any of the fundamental conflicts underlying the war.

Rameen Siddiqui (2026-04-18). Twenty-One Miles: The Geography That Held the World Hostage. moderndiplomacy.eu Twenty-one miles. That is the width of the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point, a sliver of water between Iran to the north and Oman to the south, barely wide enough to fit two shipping lanes and a separation zone. You could drive it in under half an hour on a straight road. The …

Athanasios G. Platias (2026-04-18). U.S. Energy Dominance and the Remaking of the Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu The sequence of events stretching from Venezuela to the war in Iran, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the simultaneous degradation of Russian energy infrastructure by Ukraine appears, at first glance, as a series of disconnected crises. Looked at more closely, however, these developments reveal a coherent pattern. What appears as disruption begins …

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Strait of Hormuz has returned to previous state: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A member of the Iranian Parliament has said that Strait of Hormuz has returned to its previous state, emphasizing that commercial ships pass through the strait by paying tolls.

newarab (2026-04-18). Iran attacks ships, asserting control of Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com Several ships came under Iranian fire in the Gulf on Saturday shortly after Tehran Iran's military re-imposed restrictions in the strategic waterway in protest at the US blockade on Iranian ports, just hours after the country's top diplomat At least eight oil…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-18). India-Iran tensions rise after firing on India-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; MEA summons Iranian envoy. ptcnews.tv Gulf crisis: India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest with Iran after an India-flagged commercial vessel reportedly came under fire in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, officials said on Saturday.Sources indicated that the Ministry of External Affairs has called in the Iranian Ambassador to formally convey New Delhi's "serious concern and displeasure" over the incident. The government is also expected to seek an explanation from Tehran regarding the circumstances in which Iranian forces allegedly opened fire on civilian shipping.According to officials familiar with the matter, the key question rais…

UMMID (2026-04-18). Trump announces complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump Sunday April 12, 2026 announced complete blockade of Strait of Hormuz, hours after Pakistan mediated talks between Iran and the United States collapsed.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). VP stresses Hormuz management to help with sanctions removal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that Iran manages the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the end of the war hinges on the end of oppressive sanctions on the country.

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-18). US renews waiver to allow countries including India to purchase Russian oil till May 16. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a significant relief for India, Trump administration on Friday renewed a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil for about a month. | According to the Treasury Department, waivers will allow the countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products till Friday 16. The extension comes after the waiver expired on April 11. | The waiver however excludes transactions involving Iran, Cuba and North Korea. | The move significantly aims at mitigating global energy prices that have skyrocketed as the conflict in the Middle East broke out. It also came after countries in Asia, sufferi…

Reuters (2026-04-18). Iranians fear 'pressure will 100% increase' after US, Israeli strikes stop. scmp.com Iranians striving to maintain a semblance of normal life after weeks of US and Israeli bombing and a deadly crackdown on protesters in January remain daunted by the future, as damage from air strikes ‚Å and internet cuts take a toll. | With talks expected on extending a truce and agreeing an end to the conflict, shops, restaurants and government offices have stayed open. On sunny spring mornings, city parks are busy with picnicking families and young people playing sports, while others gather at…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). 170 hostile drones shot down during war: Gen. Elhami. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The commander of Iran's Joint Air Defense Headquarters said that Iranian forces shot down as many as 170 advanced enemy drones during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, including sophisticated UAVs.

Dr.Nadia Helmy (2026-04-18). China and Israel's warning that will continue its attempts to overthrow the Iranian government. moderndiplomacy.eu Research centers affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army are closely monitoring developments in Israeli intelligence strategy, under the leadership of David Barnea, particularly with regard to the militarization of Israeli intelligence and the increasing public attempts to undermine the Iranian regime. We can analyze the stance of relevant Chinese intelligence, military, defense, and security …

Joe Truzman (2026-04-18). Iran-linked group Ashab al Yamin surges attacks in European cities, claims 15 since March. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front organization Ashab al Yamin claimed eight attacks on what it describes as "American and Zionist interests" in European countries in April. The most recent statements by the group took responsibility for targeting multiple locations in London, including the Israeli embassy.

Atul Singh (2026-04-18). FO Live: How the US—Israel War in Iran Could Redraw Middle East Borders. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh leads an FO Live editorial workshop on the escalating US—Israel war on Iran. The war is not an isolated crisis, but a conflict preceded by a long history. Joined by Katilyn Diana, Cheyenne Torres, Casey Herrman, Zania Morgan and Lucy Golish, Atul argues that the confrontation cannot be understood without revisiting the…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Iran's show of power during war further bolsters Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — A high-ranking Hezbollah official says Iran's show of power following the recent US-Israeli war of aggression against the country has strengthened Hezbollah Resistance Movement much more than ever.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Destruction of Najmieh Cultural Center in US-Israel attack. en.mehrnews.com HAMEDAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Najmieh Cultural-Artistic Center in Hamedan was destructed in the US-Israeli aggression against Iran. The US and Israel waged an unprovoked war of aggression against the country on February 28.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-18). Deescalation: Pakistan, allies close ranks. tribune.com.pk Pakistan and three key regional powers closed ranks on Saturday, reaffirming a coordinated diplomatic push to manage escalating Middle East tensions, as their foreign ministers met on the sidelines of a major international forum. | According to the Foreign Office, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. | The meeting comes amid ongoing efforts to prevent further escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict and…

Ahmad Sharawi (2026-04-18). Iran's war against regional states: UAE bore the brunt, Iraqi Kurdistan still under fire. longwarjournal.org The ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8, and large-scale Iranian barrages targeting predominantly Arab states have ended. However, some attacks, particularly against Iraqi Kurdistan, have continued.

UMMID (2026-04-18). US, Iran Talks: Islamabad is Stage, Failure is Script. ummid.com What unfolds in Islamabad is not diplomacy by design, but necessity by failure – an American search for an exit from a war it could not win, and an Iranian willingness to talk only on terms that secure its position, not pause its vulnerability.

geo.tv (2026-04-18). Iran says no date set for next round of negotiations with US. geo.tv Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh speaks to reporters as he attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 18, 2026. — ReutersTehran seeks framework before new talks with US.Trump says more US-Iran talks likely this weekend.Iran warns of repercussions if US…

newarab (2026-04-18). Will US-Iran talks resume in Pakistan soon. newarab.com

A A (2026-04-18). Three quotes that explain why U.S.—Iran talks have failed. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Negotiations have suffered from an acute lack of trust. | The diplomatic process to…

newarab (2026-04-18). Pakistan military chief, PM head home after Iran war diplomacy. newarab.com Pakistan's powerful military chief and Munir met Iran's top leadership and peace negotiators during a three-day visit to

newarab (2026-04-18). Gaza: Shortages of flour, fuel raise alarm over looming famine. newarab.com

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Al-Noor centre: A lifeline for blind children in Gaza. aljazeera.com Al-Noor is a UNRWA centre in Gaza providing education and support for visually impaired children.

Editor (2026-04-18). "I Felt Like a Monster" : Israeli Soldiers Break Silence on Gaza—and the System Behind It. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The official narrative isn't just cracking—it's being dismantled by the very people who carried it out. In a devastating investigation, Israeli soldiers are now speaking in their own words about what they did, what they witnessed, and what their commanders allowed in Gaza. These are not secondhand accusations or political attacks. They are …

Staff (2026-04-18). Delcy Rodríguez Enacts New Organic Law of Mines; Welcomes IMF's Reinstatement of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez signed the Organic Law of Mines into effect. During the signing, she welcomed Venezuela's reinstatement in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after years of illegal exclusion. However, she clarified on Friday that her government does not have an indebtedness program planned. | Accompanied by Vice President for Economy and Finance Calixto Ortega and Minister for Economy and Finance Anabel Pereira, the acting president sealed a new chapter in the management of Venezuela's mining resources. The event included participation of workers from various mining u…

scorinoco (2026-04-18). Venezuela-Chevron Deal: Possible Effects on Venezuela's Energy Landscape. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led the signing of an agreement between the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) and the US company Chevron to exchange energy assets. This step is expected to have a certain impact on Venezuela's energy market. | The agreement includes the transfer of a license for a gas field to Venezuela in exchange for the incorporation of the Ayacucho 8 block, located in the Orinoco Oil Belt, into the production for PetroPiar, Chevron's joint venture with PDVSA. | "This exchange agreement… will allow us to make significant progress in terms of production," said Rodríguez, a…

Reuters (2026-04-18). Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in 8 years. scmp.com Mexican ‚Å President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain's Pedro Sanchez ‚Å met in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders, signalling a rapprochement during the first presidential visit to the Mediterranean country in eight years. | The meeting took place during Sheinbaum's visit to Barcelona to attend the fourth "In defence of democracy" summit, a gathering ‚Äåof global leftist leaders to mobilise advocates of these movements against the far-right.

newarab (2026-04-18). French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in south Lebanon. newarab.com A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in In calls with Lebanese President

Fox Yi Hu (2026-04-18). China trade deal has Canadians looking forward to cheaper electric vehicles. scmp.com In Canada, fans and foes of Chinese electric vehicles are holding their breath for brands like BYD to hit the market. | Whether they love them or not, they share the hope that Chinese carmakers will help to bring all EV prices down, as affordability becomes a growing concern for consumers. | Companies including BYD, Geely, Nio and Xpeng are preparing to roll out sales locations in Canada, seizing the opportunity of warmer ties between the two countries.

Editor (2026-04-18). Bay Area to Mark Palestinian Prisoners' Day with Testimonies, Music, and Calls for Freedom. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer On Saturday, April 18, organizers in Oakland will gather for a powerful community commemoration marking the 52nd annual Palestinian Prisoners' Day—a global day of solidarity with Palestinians held in Israeli prisons and a renewed call for their freedom. Hosted by Bay Area PYM, the event will take place from 1: 00 PM to 5: 00 …

Tom Tanuki (2026-04-18). Beneath the anti-Zionist Big Banana. independentaustralia.net

Guest Blogger (2026-04-18). Want to Know Climate Truth? Believe the Opposite When the Media Says Something Is False. wattsupwiththat.com In other words, Dr. Clauser was right as rain — the kind of moisture most likely to come from a Nimbostratus or Cumulonimbus cloud, although others can also produce rain (in case the New York Times is fact checking).

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2026-04-18). India: Workers Defy State Repression To Demand Rightful Wages. popularresistance.org Large-scale protests and strikes have rocked the industrial center of Noida, in India's largest state of Uttar Pradesh. Protesting workers have now rejected an announced wage increase on Tuesday, April 14, that falls far below their demands. | The state government announced an increase in the minimum wage for unskilled workers in two of its districts, Ghaziabad and Noida, by 21%, while unskilled workers in other urban areas of the state will get an increase of 15%. The remaining areas will see a mere 9% increase. | The agitating workers and all major trade unions have termed the so-called increase "insufficient"

LVP (2026-04-18). SEIU1021/IFPTE21 City Workers Rally at SF General Against Mayor Union Busting Layoffs. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 rallied at San Francisco General Hospital to demand an end to lay-offs by Mayor Daniel Lurie and support Prop D which raising taxes on high paid CEOs…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-18). Indian woman in US for 35 years detained by ICE, alleges 24-hour custody without food, water. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old woman of Indian origin, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas, raising legal questions about whether her detention is valid. She has lived in the US for over 35 years and is the only licensed Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu court interpreter in Texas, helping many people in immigration cases. | She was detained on March 17 at Harlingen International Airport while traveling to Milwaukee for work related to an immigration case. ICE officers stopped her, handcuffed her, and took her into custody. Even though she explained that she had valid leg…

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Curry, Warriors knocked out of NBA play-in tournament by Suns. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry struggled with just 17 points as the 2026 NBA champions season was ended by the Phoenix Suns in play-in.

Associated Press (2026-04-18). Kyiv gunman kills 6 and takes hostages before being shot dead by Ukraine police. scmp.com A gunman who killed at least six people in the streets of Kyiv on Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said. | The head of Ukraine's Interior Ministry, Ihor Klymenko, said in a statement on social media that special tactical police units stormed the store after attempts to contact the gunman with a negotiator failed. | The attacker was killed while resisting arrest, he said.

Mattea Kramer (2026-04-18). After Loneliness: Left for Dead in Donald Trump's America, Communal Life Stirs. fairobserver.com All the way back in 2023, US Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy diagnosed Americans as suffering from an epidemic of loneliness. More recently, amid the rise of alleged American fascism, I started to notice that people were not only lonely but had also begun referring to the world as simply "the news." Perceived that way…

Pacific Media Watch (2026-04-18). Alternative Jewish Voices launches new access radio programme. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Alternative Jewish Voices | Sh'ma Koleinu — a collective of anti-Zionist Jews from the Far North to Dunedin — launched its new radio programme today. Rick Sahar and Marilyn Garson will host AJV Radio every other Saturday at 5.00 pm. Tune in for issues and ideas, solidarity movement news, Jewish culture and…

Kurt Stand (2026-04-18). Two Visions: Politics of Love, or Politics of Fear? portside.org Two Visions: Politics of Love, or Politics of Fear? |

Kwasi Cudjoe (2026-04-18). Young men, masculinity and states of emergency in the Caribbean. globalvoices.org Under state of emergency regulations, search powers expand and detention without charge becomes permissible | Originally published on Feature image via In many communities across Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island nation at the southernmost end of the Caribbean archipelago, the presence of the state is highly visible during periods of heightened security, especially…

Charlie Jaay (2026-04-18). Palestinian Prisoners Day has a sour taste this year. thecanary.co Palestinian Prisoners' Day is marked every year on 17 April. It began in 1974, after the Palestinian National Council chose the date to honour the first Palestinian prisoner exchange, linked to Mahmoud Bakr Hijazi's release in 1971. Hijazi was the first Palestinian to be captured by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). The Israeli occupation has now legalised […] | By

Anthony Watts (2026-04-18). 20 Years of WUWT: What We're Up Against Why It Matters Keynote Address at. wattsupwiththat.com Twenty years. That's a long time to keep asking inconvenient questions.

Cameron Harrison, People's World. (2026-04-18). Answering Trump's War Threats, Cuban Workers Plan Mass May Day Rallies. popularresistance.org Havana—As the Trump administration tightens its energy blockade on Cuba and threatens war and regime change, the Cuban labor movement—along with all of Cuban society—is gearing up for a mass mobilization on May 1. The Workers' Central Union of Cuba (CTC) and its affiliates have issued a call for this year's May Day, International Workers' Day, to "defend the homeland." | Their labor movement's call comes at a moment of maximum pressure. On Jan. 29, the White House imposed a total oil blockade on Cuba, cutting off nearly all fuel supplies to the island of 11 million people.

newarab (2026-04-18). US imposes sanctions aimed at Colombian fighters in Sudan. newarab.com

Cira Pascual Marquina (2026-04-18). Sustaining Life, Building Communes: Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit (Part 4). mronline.org What emerges in Vida Café is not simply a set of solutions to a moment of crisis. It's the outline of a different logic: one in which production, infrastructure, and care are organized by the people themselves, and where the capacity to respond to immediate needs opens onto the possibility of something more.

newarab (2026-04-18). Turkey says Iran gas pipeline contract nearing expiry. newarab.com

Guest Blogger (2026-04-18). Reality Check: Maldives Have Actually Grown In Size or Remained Stable Over Recent Decades. wattsupwiththat.com Contrary to the "sinking" narrative, the TKP article cites scientific observations (including satellite data) showing that many islands in the Maldives have actually grown in size or remained stable over recent decades rather than disappearing, This contradicts everything we've been told by the climate alarmists.

Sharmine Narwani (2026-04-18). Hassan Ahmadian: 'The US views Gulf states as nothing but proxies' Ep. 22. thealtworld.com Dr. Hassan Ahmadian is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran specializing in Iran's regional policy and political change in West Asia. He previously held research positions at Harvard University.

Izzy Ramirez (2026-04-18). Daily Memo: ICE Arrests Plaintiff of Federal Lawsuit Challenging ICE Raids. lataco.com A second ICE-custody death has also been reported this week, while acting ICE Director Todd Lyons has submitted his resignation and will leave the agency after the end of May.

| News Desk | (2026-04-18). Sarfaraz named head coach for Bangladesh Test. tribune.com.pk Pakistan have included four uncapped players in a 16-man squad for next month's two-Test series in Bangladesh, while former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed takes over as head coach. | Abdullah Fazal, Amad Butt, Azan Awais and Ghazi Ghori earned maiden call-ups, with only Ghori having prior international exposure after featuring in a One-Day International against Bangladesh last month in Mirpur. | Test captain Shan Masood will continue to lead the side, supported by a revamped coaching staff that includes Sarfaraz, alongside former internationals Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach. | Sarfaraz, wh…

Editor (2026-04-18). From Stockton to Palestine: Interconnected Struggles and Prisoner Solidarity Against Israel's Execution Policy. scheerpost.com Kevin Cooper Our human rights are not negotiable. They never have been, and never will be. Each and every human being has a universal right to life, no matter what anyone, or any government says, we ALL have the right to life. But throughout the tortured history of this planet we call earth, certain human beings …

hindustantimes (2026-04-18). Trump lied? Oil shortage hits US amid Iran war: This state's gasoline stock falls to lowest ever… hindustantimes.com California fuel stocks have plunged to record lows as the Iran war triggers an oil shock across the U.S. With gas prices soaring, a Hormuz blockade causing disruption, and Trump claiming victory, Americans are facing rising costs and new uncertainty. Could this become a full-blown energy crisis?

| afp | (2026-04-18). Six killed in Kyiv gun attack. tribune.com.pk Six people were killed in Kyiv on Saturday after a gunman opened fire and took hostages at a supermarket in the Ukrainian capital before being killed during an arrest attempt, officials said. | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that at least 14 people were hospitalised with wounds and trauma after the shooting and hostage-taking, which took place in a residential district in the city's south. | "He was holding hostages and, unfortunately, killed one of them. He killed four people right on the street. Another woman died in the hospital from severe injuries," Zelensky said on social media, adding that…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Iran, Turkey to expand agricultural, border coop.: minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iran's Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri-Ghezeljeh has said that Tehran and Ankara will expand and develop cooperation in the fields of agriculture and border.

Editor (2026-04-18). Starmer's Go-To Excuse: 'I Was In The Dark'. Don't Believe It. He's Deeply In The Loop. scheerpost.com From Jimmy Savile to Peter Mandelson, Starmer has followed a trajectory of career-enhancing ignorance. He knows far more than he lets on. It's the reason, after all, why he was knighted Jonathan Cook Substack Sir Keir Starmer must be the most ignorant man ever to have entered high office. Here are a few highlights: * …

GABIK (2026-04-18). SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel. sanews.gov.za SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel | South Africa has announced plans to table a landmark draft resolution at the United Nations aimed at tackling one of the world's most persistent challenges, inequality. | Speaking at the Plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the In Defence of Democracy initiative, during a working visit in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, 18 April 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa will present a draft resolution on the establishment of the International Panel on Inequality for adoption by the United Nations General Assembly, during its 80th resum…

bwitanek (2026-04-18). Barry Bendar CD4: Why I am Running Green NJ Congress Must Block for Peace, Andres Jinete CD12 Supports Peace Block Call. fightbackbetter.com The following statement has been provided to FightBackBetter by Barry Bendar, who is the NJ Green Party candidate for Congress…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). IRGC says 8 terrorists killed, injured in Iraqi Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The IRGC said in a statement on Saturday that the bases of the Democratic Party terrorist group in the Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq were identified and targeted by the IRGC forces.

Alan Yu (2026-04-18). Should governments regulate unhealthy food like tobacco? Some Penn researchers say yes. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ultra-processed foods like chips, candy or cereal have come under a lot of scrutiny lately for their impact on people's health. Two food policy researchers at the University of Pennsylvania argue that these products should be regulated like tobacco. They join a growing group of policy makers and researchers voicing grave concern about these foods. | "For tobacco, governments implemented this suite of complementary policies that worked together to reduce smoking prevalence an…

| Irshad Ansari | (2026-04-18). 'IMF board nod awaited for next tranche'. tribune.com.pk Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with approval from the lender's executive board expected shortly. | The step would unlock the next tranche of funding as the country signals a return to global financial markets. | According to the finance ministry, the minister shared the development during a meeting with representatives of S&P Global Ratings, where discussions focused on Pakistan's improving economic outlook and re-engagement with international markets. | He said the staff-level agreement with the IMF had been fin…

DAVE (2026-04-18). Overcoming Trump's U.S. Health Care Wrecking Ball. portside.org Overcoming Trump's U.S. Health Care Wrecking Ball |

WHYY (2026-04-18). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Iran considers naval blockade 'violation of ceasefire'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) issued a statement on Saturday, describing the naval blockade and any disruption to the traffic of vessels as 'violation of ceasefire'.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-18). Govt cuts jet fuel price by Rs23 per litre. tribune.com.pk The government on Saturday reduced the price of jet fuel by Rs23 per litre following easing of tensions in the Middle East. According to a notification issued by Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the new rate for jet fuel stands at Rs471.01 per litre, while kerosene oil was priced at Rs428.81 per litre. | The revision reflects changes in global oil prices and exchange rate fluctuations. The adjustment is expected to provide some relief to the aviation sector, which has been facing high operational costs due to elevated fuel prices. | The latest reduction came after a sharp surge in jet fuel prices last month, when rat…

geo.tv (2026-04-18). Iran navy ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on enemies: Mojtaba Khamenei. geo.tv

Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360 (2026-04-18). A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into view. grist.org Sea levels are much higher than we thought. Real-world oceans are making a mockery of flood-risk forecasts based on crude global modeling. And to make matters worse, coastal lands almost everywhere are subsiding faster than anyone realized — often many times faster than the seas are rising. | These findings come from two major new studies that are reshaping our understanding of the threats posed by rising tides and sinking land and underlining the imminent risk of inundation facing tens of millions of people in some of the world's largest megacities, say researchers not involved in the studies. | "The im…

Yen Mo (2026-04-18). The "cake" being pushed in front of Xi is getting bigger and bigger. moderndiplomacy.eu The smartest thing Trump can do for the United States is to adopt a "cake-sharing" strategy to cope with the arrival of a multipolar era. He wants to ensure that America still gets the largest slice of the cake, with its power base rooted in traditional energy—oil and natural gas. This aligns well with "Cold …

Ariel David (2026-04-18). Secular Israelis reshaped the state. Why they reshaped Judaism too? haaretz.com As religion tightens its grip on power, liberal Israelis are rediscovering their strength — but still lack a compelling, modern-day vision of Judaism. Before the liberals reclaim the country, they must decide what it means to be secular…

Ed Newman (2026-04-18). Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposes declaration against military intervention in Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed a declaration against military intervention in Cuba during her speech at the IV Summit in Defense of Democracy. | At the event, part of the Global Progressive Mobilization (GPM) initiative taking place in Barcelona, Sheinbaum vehemently defended Cuba's independence and sovereignty. | "I want to propose a declaration against military intervention in Cuba. May dialogue and peace prevail," she emphasized at the summit, which is being attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da…

UMMID (2026-04-18). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.

Ed Newman (2026-04-18). Patria: An invitation to communicate government management with humanism. radiohc.cu Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh urged government management to be communicated with empathy and identification with citizens' problems during her visit to the 5th International Patria Colloquium. | In exclusive statements to the Cuban News Agency, Chapman Waugh emphasized the usefulness of this forum, held at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets in Havana's Vedado district, for the exchange of experiences necessary to improve communication, which is one of the pillars of government management. | In her remarks, she highlighted the growing prominence of this issue, given that technology ha…

aljazeera (2026-04-18). New Jersey announces $150 transit tickets to reach the World Cup. aljazeera.com Transit fares from New York to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for World Cup matches will rise to $150.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). FM hails Iran Army for safeguarding natl. security. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has appreciated Iran's Army for its sacrifices and decisive role in protecting the national security and interests.

UMMID (2026-04-18). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-18). Muslim states condemn Israel's Somaliland posting. tribune.com.pk Twelve countries, including Pakistan, on Saturday issued their "strongest condemnation" of Israel's decision to appoint a diplomatic representative to Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a joint statement released by the Foreign Office. | The statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan and Kuwait. | Israel appointed on Wednesday its first ambassador to Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland. Michael Lotem was appointed as a non-resident ambassador to Somaliland, the Israeli Fo…

WSWS (2026-04-18). IMF spells it out: Workers must pay for the cost of war. wsws.org The Fiscal Monitor report insisted that governments must not undertake measures to alleviate the intensifying cost-of-living pressures on workers around the world.

Skwawkbox (2026-04-18). Unite's Graham slammed for 'betraying workers' in 'secret talks with Reform'. thecanary.co Unite's anti-worker general secretary Sharon Graham has been slammed by the union's grassroots activists for 'betraying workers' by holding "secret talks" with the far-right Reform UK over the Birmingham bin strike. The strike, which has dragged on for more than a year, was triggered by another attack by Labour-run Birmingham council on the wages of […] | By

aljazeera (2026-04-18). As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still 'behind the eight ball'. aljazeera.com The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.

WSWS (2026-04-18). Australian state Labor government defends unconstitutional anti-protest law. wsws.org The NSW Labor government is defiantly proceeding with arrests and charges under its invalid anti-protest legislation.

In Defense of Animals (2026-04-18). Saturday 4/25: Dog$piracy Screening at the Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco CA 94103…

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Trinidad and Tobago police uncover 56 bodies, mostly children, at cemetery. aljazeera.com Police suspect the grim discovery in the city of Cumuto may be a case of 'unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses'.

Colleen DeGuzman (2026-04-18). Texas Doctor Who Led Measles Response Joins CDC Under RFK Jr. truthout.org Dr. Jennifer Shuford, head of Texas' public health agency, has been tapped to serve as chief medical officer at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. President Donald Trump included Shuford among a slate of proposed leaders for the federal agency, Trump said in a Truth Social post on Thursday. Trump's other executive appointments include: Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director… |

| reuters | (2026-04-18). Libya recovers 17 'migrant' bodies. tribune.com.pk At least 17 bodies believed to be those of migrants have been recovered in recent days from the shore near a coastal town west of the Libyan capital, Tripoli-based medics said on Saturday. | The Emergency Medicine and Support Center, which operates under the health ministry, said the bodies were recovered from the shores of Zuwara, some 117 km (72.7 miles) to the west of Tripoli. | A total of 14 bodies have been buried according to protocols, the centre said, and one body of a Bangladeshi national was identified and received by his family in Tripoli. No further details were provided on the remaining two bodies…

Pacific Media Watch (2026-04-18). Owen Jones: At The Telegraph, journalist support for Israel is now mandatory. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Owen Jones Britain's Daily Telegraph is being acquired by a German-based media giant — and now its journalists are formally expected to support Israel. The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has cleared the takeover by Axel Springer SE. Its CEO, Mathias Dà∂pfner, has written to Telegraph staff "outlining his commitment" to the paper. An…

Guest Blogger (2026-04-18). The data center energy threat is way overblown. wattsupwiththat.com But in no case is there a data center threat to the grid. Data centers are too small and growing too slowly to be a threat.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Floods affect more than 73k people across Afghanistan: UN. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — More than 73,000 people have been affected by recent flash floods across 31 provinces in Afghanistan over the past 12 days, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said.

John Feffer (2026-04-18). The axis of evil suffers a big loss. nationofchange.org After Viktor Orban's landslide loss in Hungary, will Trump and even Putin be next in line for their political comeuppance?>

en.mehrnews (2026-04-18). Army commanders renew allegiance with late Imam Khomeini (RA). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — On the National Day of the Army, the commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Force visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) and renewed their allegiance to the ideas and causes of the late imam.

Muhammad Salman (2026-04-18). The End of the Pillars: How TॠLâm Is Steering Vietnam Toward Beijing. moderndiplomacy.eu In mid-April, Vietnam's top leader TॠLâm will visit China;this meeting is going to signal a change that goes well beyond normal administrative reshuffling in the theater of Vietnamese politics. Then, on April 7, the National Assembly's unanimous election of Communist Party General Secretary TॠLâm as State President did not just fill a vacancy: …

Sophia Schmidt (2026-04-18). Philadelphians who care for vacant side yards form group to push for easier land-acquisition process. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Dominique Johnson has cleaned up litter, removed weeds and trimmed trees on a vacant lot beside his family's home in North Philadelphia for around 20 years. | He hoped to acquire the lot from the Philadelphia Land Bank and said he submitted two

Kurt Stand (2026-04-18). As More Universities Agree to Immigration Enforcement on Campus, Students Are Fighting Back. portside.org As More Universities Agree to Immigration Enforcement on Campus, Students Are Fighting Back |

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba's sovereignty to be protected. aljazeera.com The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.

Arthur Michelino (2026-04-18). Why The Middle East Crisis Cannot Be Read Through Power Alone. moderndiplomacy.eu There is another way to read the ongoing Middle East crisis, one that makes legible what standard analysis consistently struggles to explain. It begins not with capability but with the geometry of the system through which capability must travel to produce effects. The United States and its partners possess overwhelming military superiority over Iran, and …

Matan Golan (2026-04-18). Palestinian man shot dead after breaking into Israeli settlement in West Bank armed with knife. haaretz.com In a rare incident, reports said the suspect broke into Negohot overnight, armed with a knife, and was shot dead while charging at a member of the settlement's security team. The IDF said it had raided the suspect's home and found 'an improvised weapon and military equipment'…

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-04-18). Pakistan, 11 Muslim countries uphold Somalia's sovereignty and slam Israeli appointment of Somaliland envoy. tribune.com.pk Pakistan and the foreign ministers of 11 other Muslim countries on Saturday condemned Israel's appointment of a diplomatic representative to the "so-called Somaliland", terming it a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity" of the Federal Republic of Somalia. | The condemnation came two days after Israel appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland, months after it officially recognised the contentious breakaway region in Somalia. | According to a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Algeria, Libya, Indonesia, Palestine,…

Chen Maanit (2026-04-18). justice minister to convene judicial committee amid high court pressure. haaretz.com Justice Minister Levin scheduled the first meeting since January 2025 while refusing to appoint the missing four Supreme Court justices unless his political allies who helped author the judicial overhaul legislation are also chosen…

Julia Luz Betancourt (2026-04-18). Trump Order Halts Legal Aid for Migrant Youth as Colleges Partner With ICE. truthout.org She was beginning her spring semester as a second-year law student and paralegal when she received the news: The immigration clinic where she volunteered would have to stop all work, a demand directly from the Trump administration. The White House issued a stop-work order on Feb. 18, 2025, cutting off aid to federally funded unaccompanied children programs (UCPs) across the U.S. The programs… |

BILL (2026-04-18). He is Seriously, Frighteningly, Utterly, and Completely Losing His Mind. progressivehub.net ROBERT REICH | SUBSTACK…

| Reuters | (2026-04-18). New Zealand defends military patrol flight near China. tribune.com.pk New Zealand on Saturday defended the actions of a military patrol aircraft flight near China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. | China's foreign ministry said on Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft had "conducted continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and waters of the Yellow Sea and East China Sea". | "The action undermined China's security interests, increased risks of misunderstanding and miscalculation, and gravely disrupted the order of civil aviation," spokesperson Guo Jiakun said, according to an official transcript. | Read: Trump sees "go…

Reuters (2026-04-18). US court lets Trump resume work on US$400 million White House ballroom — for now. scmp.com A US appeals court allowed President Donald ‚Å Trump's administration on ‚Å Friday night to continue construction ‚Å of a US$400 million ballroom on the site of the White House's demolished East Wing, setting a June hearing to review a Washington judge's order halting the project. | An order by a three-judge ‚Äåpanel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit put the lower court's preliminary injunction on hold for now, giving the panel time to consider the US Justice Department's…

Samarth Trigunayat (2026-04-18). Understanding India's Opposition to the IFDA Investment Deal at the WTO. moderndiplomacy.eu The recently concluded 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO produced mixed results. While the multilateral system remains stuck on Appellate Body appointments, one of the most extensive pre-conference discussions focused on the Chinese-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA). With 129 member states backing the IFDA, including countries like Bangladesh and several least developed countries …

aljazeera (2026-04-18). Trump joined by Joe Rogan as he signs order to speed up psychedelic review. aljazeera.com Order calls on federal government to relax restrictions on psychedelics, including ibogaine, for potential treatments.

Matt Sledge (2026-04-18). Crypto Critic Maxine Waters's New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto. theintercept.com Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is the scourge of cryptocurrencies on Capitol Hill, burnishing her bona fides by supporting tighter oversight from her perch as ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee. If Democrats win the midterm elections, Waters is poised to become the chair of the influential committee. | Crypto donors are trying to make sure that never happens. | The woman mounting a long-shot challenge to Waters in California's 43rd Congressional District has drawn more than two-thirds of her donations from the cryptocurrency industry. | Nonprofit executive Myla Rahman, 53, who is running a…

newarab (2026-04-18). Turkey says Israel using security excuse to acquire 'more land'. newarab.com

| APP | (2026-04-18). Pak warns against UN mission funding shortfall. tribune.com.pk Pakistan, which contributes troops to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has warned that funding shortfalls were weakening the mission's capacity to protect civilians, ensure safety, and maintain political stabilization in the world's youngest, yet highly fragile, nation. | "The ongoing liquidity crisis is affecting UNMISS mandate implementation, while year long delays in reimbursements continue to place additional strain on troop- and police-contributing countries," Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, permanent representative of Pakistan to the United Nations, told the UN Security Council on Frid…

Avichal (2026-04-18). Washington DC: The World Capital of Strategic Incompetence. fairobserver.com US President Donald Trump is back! The world was waiting anxiously for his bombshell after the inconclusive talks in Islamabad. He didn't take long to announce on his Truth Social: "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or…

Scott Ritter (2026-04-18). Rusia amenaza con atacar a Finlandia y los países bálticos. thealtworld.com Scott Ritter es exmayor, oficial de inteligencia, marine de los Estados Unidos y exinspector de armas de la ONU. | Ritter analiza la amenaza de Rusia de llevar a cabo un ataque de represalia contra objetivos europeos.

Staff (2026-04-18). Angoleños aguardan la llegada del papa León XIV para visita de tres días. cubadebate.cu Los angoleños aguardan hoy la llegada del papa León XIV, quien debe arribar a Luanda alrededor de las 15: 00 hora local para una estancia de tres días, con una agenda que incluye misas y encuentros en tres provincias.

Staff (2026-04-18). Luis Hernández Navarro: "Cortarle el combustible a Cuba es un crimen" cubadebate.cu El periodista mexicano Luis Hernández Navarro participó en el Coloquio Internacional Patria y compartió con Cubadebate, en exclusiva, las razones de su presencia en Cuba. Señaló que ha visitado la isla tres veces desde el 4 de febrero, justo cuando Estados Unidos calificó a Cuba como un "peligro terrible". Sin embargo, lo que ha visto es muy distinto.

Staff (2026-04-18). Cuba presente en prestigiosa Olimpiada de Química Mendeléyev en Moscú. cubadebate.cu Los estudiantes cubanos de nivel preuniversitario, Leticia María Merlo y Ernesto Alejandro Barrera participan en la 60 Olimpiada Internacional Mendeléyev de Química, con sede en la Universidad Estatal Lomonosov de Moscú. El equipo lo integran además los mentores MSc. Orestes Eduardo Landrove,jefe de delegación y Dr. Gerardo Manuel Ojeda, invitado especial.

Edited by Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-04-18). CA State Capitol Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes – Slavery Era Banking Disclosure Featured. indybay.org California State Legislature joins growing notion of considering "Corporate Slavery Era Disclosure" proposals that adds weight to the UN-designated "gravest crime against humanity" as a matured financial debt, calling for restorative justice modalities that include direct compensatory payouts to a verified global class of descendants to trigger a new era of worldwide growth.

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-04-18). Real Sociedad Wins the Copa del Rey. radiohc.cu Havana, April 18 (RHC) — Real Sociedad edged Atletico Madrid 4-3 on penalties to win the Copa del Rey for a fourth time in the club's history after a 2-2 draw in a gripping final on Saturday in Seville. | After Alexander Sorloth and Julian Alvarez missed from the spot for Diego Simeone's Atletico, Pablo Marin smashed home his kick to claim victory for the Basque side. | Ander Barrenetxea had headed Real Sociedad ahead after just 14 seconds, with Ademola Lookman levelling for Atletico. | Mikel Oyarzabal put the Basque side ahead from the penalty spot before the break, but Alvarez rescued Atletico and forced e…

A A (2026-04-18). La lunga prospettiva di questa tragica guerra. strategic-culture.su àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Segue nostro Tirare le somme | àà passato già più di un mese dall'inizio della Terza Guerra del Golfo. àà giunto il momento di fare alcuni calcoli e proiezioni. | Anzitutto, le considerazioni preliminari e lo status quo del conflitto. | L'Iran ha dimostrato al mondo intero che l'O…

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