(2025-04-02). Over 300 Gaza children killed by Israel in 10 days. newarab.com 
Israel's renewal of its war on the Gaza Strip has killed at least 322 The organisation says most of the children were
(2025-04-02). Columbia Students Fight Back Against Deportation Threats. popularresistance.org Hundreds of Columbia students gathered frantically on Tuesday, March 25 in a cathedral near campus for an emergency union meeting, debating how to respond against what they described as the university administration's "concessions to fascism." | The uproar ignited on March 9, when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate and student activist Mahmoud Khalil at his home without a judicial warrant. Federal authorities claimed to revoke Khalil's green card from his involvement in pro-Palestine campus protests since Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-04-02). Mahmoud Khalil's Attorney: 'This Is The McCarthy Era All Over Again'. popularresistance.org A federal judge in New Jersey will soon issue a ruling on where the deportation case of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student who led the student encampment at Columbia University last year, can be litigated. On March 8, Khalil was abducted in New York by agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who told him his lawful permanent residency status had been "revoked." He is now languishing in a notorious Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) jail in Louisiana, more than 1,000 miles from his U.S. citizen wife who is over eight months pregnant, while U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz decides whe…
(2025-04-02). Government Forces Carry Out New Civilian Executions In Syria's Coast. popularresistance.org At least six people were killed and several others from the Alawite community were wounded on 31 March in a new civilian massacre in Harf B-Nimra village, located in Syria's Tartous governorate. | According to local reports, armed men wearing military uniforms entered the village in Baniyas countryside and executed the Mukhtar (the village elder), his son, and five other men. | "The gunmen set off from Al-Desaynah base, a former camp of the [disbanded Syrian Arab Army], in Baniyas countryside. The attackers carried out that attack and returned to the base where forces of the ministries of defense and interior are…
(2025-04-02). When the madness of a minority in power threatens life: how can we stop them? pressenza.com Two paths clearly lie before us: increasing peace or increasing destruction.: | In Europe, governments, especially in the UK and France, are pushing for rearmament, under pressure from a financial elite that wants to get out of the crisis by increasing military spending and war, dragging people into terror and poverty. However, around 60% of the European population is against war and sending troops and weapons to Ukraine, and prefers a negotiated solution instead. Only 20% support the continuation of the conflict, while the remaining 20% are undecided. Considering only the European Union, that's 270 milli…
(2025-04-02). A new debt crisis since 2020-2022 [Part 2]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). Assessing the new debt crisis in the South [Part 1]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). Israel pushes ceasefire in Lebanon towards collapse with two airstrikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-02). UNICEF: 322 children killed in Gaza since end of ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – UNICEF reported that at least 322 children were killed in ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza since the breakdown of the ceasefire deal in March.Israel resumed its attacks on the Gaza Strip after announcing the end of the ceasefire agreement, approved in January, the Israeli military announced on March 18.The UN agency added that the resumption of intense attacks and ground operations in the strip has reportedly killed 322 children and injured 609 others — "constituting a daily average of around 100 children killed or maimed over the past 10 days."The ceasefire in Gaza provided a desperately needed l…
(2025-04-02). Buses from 30+ Cities Traveling to DC for April 5 Palestine Protest, Organizers Announce Gathering Location: 3rd and Pennsylvania NW and 3rd St SW. pressenza.com Organizers across the country have been hard at work preparing for this Saturday's national march to oppose the persecution of pro-Palestine students like Mahmoud Khalil and demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. There are now over 300 endorsing organizations that support the march. Over 30 transportation centers have been organized in cities as far away as Tampa, Florida and Chicago to bring thousands of attendees to the march. | Layan Fuleihan, Education Director of The People's Forum said, "We have seen a swell of support for this crucial demonstration. Student organizations, mosques, labor activists, and so m…
The Grayzone (2025-04-02). US media refuses to say what Yemen's fighting forThe Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate discuss the US mainstream media's refusal to provide Americans with vital context on the Trump administration's war on Yemen.
US & Israel Rain Hell Around the World, from Gaza to College Campuses, w/ Craig Mokhiber
Israel's genocide in Gaza has triggered a global crackdown on dissent, with Western governments not only enabling the atrocities but also waging war on human rights and free speech. | | Join a special live episode of Dispatches with Rania Khalek as Craig Mokhiber, former director of the New York Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, unpacks the ongoing genocide, the fascist assault on pro-Palestine voices across US campuses, and the unprecedented erosion of international law.
(2025-04-02). Headlines for April 2, 2025. democracynow.org Gaza's Residents Go Hungry as U.N. Condemns "Ridiculous" Israeli Claims of Enough Food , U.S. Attacks on Yemen Kill 4 as Pentagon Deploys Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East, White House Won't Punish Mike Waltz over Disclosure of Yemen War Plans, Federal Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil's Immigration Case Must Continue in New Jersey, Unions Rally in Defense of Immigrants Snatched by Plainclothes ICE Agents, Germany to Deport 4 Foreign Residents over Gaza Solidarity Protests, Republicans Win Two Open Florida House Seats, But Democrats Make Gains, Liberal Judge Susan Crawford Wins Wiscons…
(2025-04-02). In Syria, 2 Currencies and No Stability. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Genocide in Syria "And the World is Quiet" / By Eva Bartlett. marktanliano.net READ MORE: |
(2025-04-02). ICRC President: "We have a shared interest and responsibility to help Syria emerge from the ruinous abyss of war" icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Syria: ICRC president warns "path to peace fragile" and calls on global community to not abandon country at this historic crossroads. icrc.org
democracynow.org (2025-04-01). Top Netanyahu Aides Arrested on Corruption Charges as Anti-Government Protests Continue
The continuing protests came as Israeli police arrested two of Netanyahu's top aides, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, charging them with accepting bribes from Qatar and then laundering the money. On Monday, Netanyahu's separate corruption trial was interrupted when he was summoned to testify in his aides' case.
(2025-04-02). Freed hostage Eliya Cohen recounts humiliation, starvation and abuse in Hamas captivity. haaretz.com In a Channel 12 interview, Eliya Cohen recounted his abduction from the Nova massacre to Gaza, a bullet removal without anesthesia upon arriving in Gaza, and captivity with Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was murdered, and Alon Ohel, still awaiting the next hostage deal stage to start…
(2025-04-02). Slowing Indonesian economy battered by flow-on from Trump tariffs. wsws.org The growing economic crisis has been highlighted by the fall in the value of the rupiah to levels not seen since the Asian financial crisis of 2008.
(2025-04-02). Reports reveal youth homelessness crisis in Australia. wsws.org A total of 38,631 young people aged 15—24 made homelessness services requests without family support or stable housing in 2023—24.
(2025-04-02). All UN bakeries in Gaza close as Israel maintains starvation policy. wsws.org Every bakery in Gaza operated by the United Nations World Food Program closed Tuesday due to shortages of food and fuel caused by the ongoing Israeli blockade.
(2025-04-02). Yale Law School fires Helyeh Doutaghi in violation of her democratic rights. wsws.org Yale Law School fired law scholar Doutaghi on Friday in violation of her rights to speak against the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza and to defend herself against false accusations published by an AI-generated pro-Zionist website.
(2025-04-02). Yemeni forces attack US aircraft carrier with cruise missiles, drones. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces say they have carried out a fresh anti-US operation, targeting an American aircraft carrier in the Red Sea for the third time in the past 24 hours.
(2025-04-02). Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist and family. newarab.com 
A Mohammed Saleh Al-Bardawil was killed alongside his family, including his wife and three children — the Al-Bardawil worked as a broadcaster for Al-Aqsa Radio for over 15 years, documenting Israel's…
(2025-04-02). Bodies of 15 rescue workers recovered from grave in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). China's hypersonic anti-ship missiles, 'artificial sun' milestone: SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From day 2 of Beijing's military drills near Taiwan to a first for China's Communist Party, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-04-02). China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US-China relations reads. scmp.com From IShowSpeed's Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP's overseas correspondents in March 2024.
(2025-04-02). FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan. icrc.org 2024 Highlights…
(2025-04-02). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Azerbaijan: Activity highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). AIMIM's Pathan Denounces Waqf Bill as Constitutional Violation. devdiscourse.com AIMIM National spokesperson Waris Pathan has vocally criticized the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, branding it unconstitutional and a breach of the rights to equality and religious freedom enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Pathan highlights Articles 14, 25, and 26, which respectively ensure equality before the law, freedom of religion, and the right to manage religious affairs.
(2025-04-02). Record-breaking U.S. deployment in Middle East amid nuclear ultimatum for Iran. haaretz.com U.S. deployed fighter squadrons, stealth bombers, air defenses and munitions near Iran and Yemen, as March cargo flights rose by 50 percent compared to the previous peak since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war…
(2025-04-02). Egypt rights groups urge action to save jailed hunger striker. newarab.com 
Human rights organisations in Among the organisations expressing su…
(2025-04-02). Palestinian teen dies in Israeli jail while held without charge. newarab.com 
A 17-year-old from the Walid Ahmad was a healthy high schooler before his arrest in September for allegedly throwing stones at soldiers, his family said. Rights groups have documented…
(2025-04-02). Pro-Israel voices demand Francesca Albanese's UN mandate end now. newarab.com 
The UN Human Rights Council is scheduled to hold a session on renewing her mandate for another three years on April 4th. | However, several countries hav…
(2025-04-02). Swarthmore College Sanctions 15 Pro-Palestine Student Protesters. truthout.org Swarthmore College, a Quaker institution that has often championed protests and human rights, sanctioned 15 pro-Palestine student protesters on March 6, according to the college's chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP). One graduating senior was suspended for allegedly using a bullhorn indoors, which the college categorized as "assault," the students said. |
(2025-04-02). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-04-02). Red Crescent Palestinians massacre: Global rule of law masquerade is over. asiapacificreport.nz 
SPECIAL REPORT: By Joe Gill It is difficult to be shocked after 18 months of Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza. Brazen crimes against humanity have become the norm. World powers do nothing in response. At best, they put out weak statements of concern. Now, the US does not even bother with that. It is fully…
(2025-04-02). Former President Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC). internationalviewpoint.org Accused of crimes against humanity, Rodrigo Duterte was taken to The Hague (Netherlands) on March 11, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is located. The charges are the tens of thousands of extrajudicial killings committed under his rule in the name of his "war on drugs." | – |
(2025-04-02). These activists are pushing for an ICC war crimes case against Biden. aljazeera.com Lawyers from a US activist group are pushing for the International Criminal Court to take up a case against Biden.
(2025-04-02). Israel's Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant. aljazeera.com Prime Minister Viktor Orban has made it clear Hungary will not arrest the Israeli PM despite an international warrant.
(2025-04-02). Israeli businessman investigated for Qatari fund transfer to Netanyahu aide identified as Gil Birger. haaretz.com The businessman was interrogated for hours on suspicion that he transferred funds from a lobbyist for the Qatari government to a former Netanyahu spokesperson, who is also suspected of having advanced Qatari interests from within the PM's office…
(2025-04-02). Why aides became suspects, potential charges, and their Qatar connection. haaretz.com The investigation into the ties between Netanyahu's advisers and Qatar raises complex legal issues, including whether they qualify as public servants and are therefore liable for bribery charges, as well as the fact that the same attorney represents both the PM and one of his aides…
(2025-04-02). How Arab judges will disappear in post coup Israel. haaretz.com While Netanyahu's reform is being presented as a means to enhance diversity in the judiciary, it is likely to achieve the opposite: harming Arab representation in the judicial system…
(2025-04-02). Domestic unrest plagues Israel, Hungary ahead of first EU visit since ICC arrest warrant. haaretz.com Orbán and Netanyahu are reportedly expected to discuss the transfer of Hungary's embassy to Jerusalem, which would go against EU policy. Meanwhile, a pro-Palestinian foundation has called on European states to 'intercept' Netanyahu's plane and arrest him…
(2025-04-02). Sources: Netanyahu wants new Shin Bet chief in place before next court hearing. haaretz.com Sources in the prime minister's office told Haaretz that his main priority is resolving the conflict between National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
(2025-04-02). Netanyahu appoints Shin Bet deputy as interim chief until permanent appointment. haaretz.com Netanyahu's move contradicts Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's opinion, who froze the Shin Bet head's recent dismissal pending a High Court decision…
(2025-04-02). Qatargate could be one blow too many for Netanyahu. haaretz.com Netanyahu's ministers and associates try to downplay it, but the Qatargate affair may validate the sense of disgust felt by many of Netanyahu's former supporters after October 7, pushing them one step further away…
(2025-04-02). Netanyahu announces IDF capturing the Philadelphi in southern Gaza. haaretz.com GAZA: Israel's defense chief says Gaza offensive expanding to seize more land ‚ñ LEBANON: Hezbollah confirms death of senior operative in Israeli strike on Tuesday ‚ñ YEMEN: U.S. says it carried out over 200 successful strikes on Houthis ‚ñ WEST BANK: Settlers raid village in West Bank, set fire to property…
(2025-04-02). Israel PM drops Shin Bet chief nominee over Trump comments. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had announced on Monday his pick of Eli Sharvit to lead the
(2025-04-02). In Defiance of ICC, Netanyahu To Visit Hungary While Gaza Offensive Escalates. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Everything You Need to Know About Qatargate and Netanyahu's Scandal. palestinechronicle.com
(2025-04-02). Talking Back to Dennis Ahn. fightbackbetter.com Yesterday (April 1), I reached out via text to Montgomery Township Committee member Dennis Ahn whose phone number happened to be in my phone due to a brief collaboration in 2023. I reached out to him as a constituent, voter, citizen, homeowner and a long term resident of Montgomery. I contacted him about the situation where a March 14 event that his party organization co-hosted at the Paris Baguette in Montgomery Township and my communications with the Assembly candidates there have led to
(2025-04-02). Video: 15 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on UNRWA clinic in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera, an Israeli aircraft targeted a UNRWA clinic providing shelter to displaced families in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, killing at least 15 Palestinians, including several children.The assault, which took place on Wednesday morning, was a component of a larger string of Israeli attacks in southern and central Gaza. Nine children were among the 19 people killed in the attack on the UN-run clinic, according to the director-general of the Gaza Health Ministry, who spoke to Al Jazeera.Witnesses said that scores of people who had lost their houses…
(2025-04-02). IDF says it killed militant near Israel-Gaza border; 10 reportedly killed in UNRWA clinic strike. haaretz.com GAZA: Palestinians: Over 21 killed in Gaza strikes; Israel's defense chief: Gaza offensive expanding to seize more land ‚ñ LEBANON: Hezbollah confirms death of senior operative in Israeli strike on Tuesday ‚ñ YEMEN: U.S. says it carried out over 200 successful strikes on Houthis ‚ñ WEST BANK: Settlers raid village in West Bank, set fire to property…
(2025-04-02). UNRWA HQ targeted in arson attack amid Israeli incitement. newarab.com 
The headquarters of Palestinian refugee agency
(2025-04-02). Randy Fine under fire for concerning Gaza posts amid Trump endorsement. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – US politician Randy Fine recently sparked outrage on social media after users reshared concerning and inhumane past comments about the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. American political commentator Candace Owens also condemned Donald Trump's endorsement of Fine, describing it as "appalling and revealing" and an indicator of who runs the White House. She added, "Any person who can look at a picture of a murdered baby and mock it is a monster. Do not vote for this genocidal pig." This comes after a screenshot circulated recently on Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) showcasing Randy Fine's inhumane…
(2025-04-02). Trump faces Wisconsin setback as Liberals take Supreme Court seat. geo.tv 
Supporters of Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford react after voters elected Crawford, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, US April 1, 2025. — ReutersSusan Crawford win key Supreme Court seat from Wisconsin.Her opponent Brad…
(2025-04-02). Tories brutally mocked over press conference backdrop. leftfootforward.org The Tory party's latest attempt to cut through to voters has failed, after it was brutally mocked over a press conference backdrop that looked like an 'abandoned mattress'. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride had organised thetest…
(2025-04-02). Iran Condemns Israeli Attacks on Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Zionist regime's continual attacks against Lebanon, including a recent airstrike that has claimed the life of a Hezbollah official in Beirut.
(2025-04-02). Israel To Drop All Tariffs on US Imports as Trump Unveils New Trade Measures. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Israeli Scientists Launch AI Tool To Decode Cell Behavior. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Israel Says Expanding Gaza Offensive To Seize 'Large Areas'. latintimes.com
(2025-04-02). Iran condemns Israel's continued aggression against Lebanon. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned Israel's continued aggression against Lebanon, including Tuesday's deadly airstrike, which killed many civilians, including a Hezbollah official and his son.
(2025-04-02). More journalists killed in Gaza than in both World Wars combined: Report. presstv.ir A new report says more journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023 than in both World Wars and other major wars combined.
(2025-04-02). Israel to expand Gaza military operation to 'crush' Hamas. scmp.com Israel to seize territory in the war-torn enclave as it prepares for more intense fighting with Palestinian militants.
(2025-04-02). Palestinian civilian killed, homes burned in West Bank. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Violent settler assaults broke out in the adjacent town of Duma early on Wednesday, while an Israeli military raid in the Old City of Nablus murdered a Palestinian man. Hamza al-Khamash, 33, was shot in the thigh at close range after Israeli commandos broke into his house, according to Al Jazeera. Later, he passed away from his wounds. During the same operation, an Israeli military vehicle hit a Palestinian, injuring another.In a different event, about 300 Israeli settlers attacked the town of Duma, south of Nablus, with the help of Israeli military. At least three locals were hurt when Israelis set f…
(2025-04-02). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by killing of PRCS medics and first responders. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Israel and the occupied territories: Red Cross Field Hospital responding to increased number of casualties in Gaza. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Israel's war on Gaza deadliest conflict ever for journalists, says report. aljazeera.com More journalists killed in Gaza than in both world wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan combined, report finds.
(2025-04-02). Palestinians shot as Israeli settlers attack occupied West Bank village. aljazeera.com Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians villagers with gunfire and burned their property in southern Nablus.
(2025-04-02). Video: Al Jazeera reporter on Israel's expanded Gaza ground attack. aljazeera.com Israel's military has announced a major expansion of its ground assault on Gaza.
(2025-04-02). Israel expands ground assault on Gaza, seeks to seize 'extensive territory'. aljazeera.com New offensive comes as Israel's attacks kill 21 Palestinians and its blockade forces all bakeries to shut down.
(2025-04-02). UN calls Israeli statements on Gaza food supplies 'ridiculous'. aljazeera.com The UN dismissed Israel's assertion that there was enough food in Gaza to last for a long period of time as "ridiculous"
(2025-04-02). Over 20,000 Israeli children classified as victims of terror since Oct. 7 attack, report finds. haaretz.com A report by the Israel National Council for the Child found that 56 Israeli children were murdered — including Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were killed by Hamas while in captivity — and that almost 3,000 children were left physically or emotionally disabled…
(2025-04-02). Severe threat of famine: Last UN bakery closes in Gaza month after humanitarian aid halt. haaretz.com International agencies are warning of famine looming over hundreds of thousands of Palestinians across Gaza, as food supply is running out. 'The most basic right of all — food — simply doesn't exist,' a 60-year-old Gaza resident said. 'Just Drop an atomic bomb on us so we all die at once'…
(2025-04-02). the hostage talks, as if about real estate rather than saving lives, is. haaretz.com Yuval Shoham was killed in an operational accident in the Gaza Strip in December, and since then, his father has continued his fight for the release of the hostages left behind: 'The lives and the suffering of the hostages are not on the minds of the decision-makers at every moment, of the people for whom Jewish values are supposedly paramount,' his father says…
(2025-04-02). Ahead of Israeli finance minister revokes all tariffs on U.S. products. haaretz.com Smotrich, aiming to meet Trump administration trade demands, says the move promotes a zero-tariff policy. Customs still apply mainly to agricultural goods, with Israel importing 518 million shekels annually to protect local farming…
(2025-04-02). Florida special elections pit pro-Israel Zionist against Muslim. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Gaza: 21 killed in dawn attacks, Israel vows to expand offensive. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Israel expands Gaza ground offensive as bakeries shutter. newarab.com 
Katz said Israel will "capture extensive territory" and that the widening assault "will increase pressure on Hamas murderers and also on the population in Gaza and advance the achievement of the s…
(2025-04-02). Israel to occupy 25% of Gaza to pressure Hamas to free captives. newarab.com 
The senior official said this was part of a wider "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at forcing Hamas to release the remaining captives held in Gaza, Axios reported. | The official further said that the Israeli army plans to broaden…
(2025-04-02). Muslim app under fire after spotlighting 'pro-Israel' CEO. newarab.com 
Muslim Dozens of people on social media sites such as X and Reddit have called for Muslims to boycott the app, after a post from Rascoff's LinkedIn page…
(2025-04-02). With Hasbara failing, Israel placed Hossam Shabat on a kill list. newarab.com 
On October 23 2024, For those of us outside of Gaza, helpless to stop the carnage but unable to look away, a begrudging numbness has set in, a psychic lidocaine to cope with the dai…
(2025-04-02). Somaliland: The Threat of a Total US—UK—Israeli Takeover. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg As Tel Aviv and Washington quietly court Somaliland as a destination for Gaza's displaced, this British-controlled enclave on the Red Sea emerges as both a strategic imperial launchpad and a potential open-air prison for Palestinians — armed, trained, and surveilled by London. In recent weeks, Somaliland has drawn unprecedented attention from western media….
(2025-04-02). Dozens Killed as Israel Expands Gaza Operations, Seizes Territory for Security Zones. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). 9 children killed in Ukraine as UN refugee camp clinic gets bombed… Sorry, in Gaza, not Ukraine. thecanary.co As a thought experiment, imagine that Russia had been responsible for these actions in Ukraine: The murder of at least 19 people, including nine children, around a refugee camp clinic. This comes days after "the largest child massacre in its history", the flattening of the "only specialised cancer hospital", and the general continuation of frequent […] | By
(2025-04-02). Iran Will Never Go for Nukes: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated that Tehran will never seek to acquire nuclear weapons, reminding the US of the absurdity of military option for dealing with Iran.
(2025-04-02). IAEA Urged to Adopt Clear Stance on Threats against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on the UN nuclear agency to adopt clear stances on the threats against Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
(2025-04-02). For the Love of Landmines. dissidentvoice.org Paranoia manifests in various ways. It can eat away individuals in desperate solitude, whittling away sanity and balance. It can be enlisted in the making of policy. The latter can be particularly dangerous, notably when readying for a fantastic threat. For the Baltic States, Poland and Finland, there is much talk about the Russia threat, …
(2025-04-02). The Public Way Underestimate How Much "Their" Government Lies. dissidentvoice.org 
In America, lying by the Government is routine because the Government represents not the public but only the wealthiest billionaires who provide most of the money that funds political campaigns. Any candidate who doesn't represent the megadonor won't get their money and will therefore be defeated by one who DOES represent the billionaires and NOT …
(2025-04-02). New Travel Company Launches: Africa without the Africans. dissidentvoice.org Want to imagine that no Africans actually live in Africa? Want to go on safari and pretend that you're not on Indigenous people's lands? Then Colonial Holidays — supported by big conservation corporations — is for you. Photo by Fokke Baarssen via Pond5 A new travel company has launched today, offering stunning safari holidays with …
(2025-04-02). Victory of Good over Evil. dissidentvoice.org At the request of the United States, Argentine president Javier Milei ordered the declassification of all archives related to Nazi war criminals who fled to his country, including lists of those who sought asylum and were under protection, their bank accounts and financial transactions, as well as records held by Argentina's Defense Ministry. On top …
(2025-04-02). Will Trump Keep His Promise to End the War in Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org Ironically, it was the US under President Trump which has broken with the US national security establishment's bi-partisan strategy of incremental encirclement and escalation against Russia. That break offered Europe the opportunity to escape the trap created by its past lack of policy vision. Instead, Europe has proved plus royaliste que le roi (more royal than the …
(2025-04-02). Veterans For Peace Delegation Visits Nicaragua. popularresistance.org
(2025-04-02). Momodou Taal, Who Sued Trump, Voluntarily Leaves The Country. popularresistance.org Momodou Taal, a pro-Palestinian activist and international Ph.D student, announced his decision to leave the country on Monday — ending a weeks-long struggle with the federal government that began when he sued the Trump administration. | Soon after Taal announced his decision on X and Instagram, his lawyers withdrew his lawsuit in federal court. | Taal first made national news when he, alongside Sriram Parasurama, a Ph.D. student in plant sciences, and Prof. M≈©koma wa Ng≈©gƒ©, literatures in English, sued the Trump administration for allegedly violating their First and Fifth…
(2025-04-02). The New Face Of Christian Zionism. popularresistance.org On October 12, 2024, tens of thousands of people thronged outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for what organizers called the "A Million Women" rally. The event was staged by a clutch of leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a dynamic and fast-growing Christian Right movement that has influenced hundreds of millions of people around the world, including tens of millions in the United States. | Timed to coincide with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the themes of the gathering included winning Christian "dominion" over political institutions, m…
(2025-04-02). Belgium On Strike Against Arizona Coalition's Austerity Plans. popularresistance.org "In short: they lied," declared the General Labour Federation of Belgium (FGTB-ABVV) in an announcement of the general strike launched on March 31, in coordination with the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (ACV-CSC). The statement refers to the recently inaugurated Arizona coalition government, which, despite campaign promises to improve living standards, is pursuing over ‚Ǩ1 billion in cuts to social services at the national level — while simultaneously boosting spending on militarization and so-called defense.
(2025-04-02). They Tell You The Houthis Attack Ships, But They Never Tell You Why. caitlinjohnstone.com.au None of the people applauding Trump's war on Yemen because "the Houthis are attacking ships" will tell you why the Houthis started attacking ships.
(2025-04-02). US sends second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions rise. scmp.com The Carl Vinson will join the Harry S. Truman as US forces hammer Yemen's Houthi rebels with near-daily air strikes.
(2025-04-02). Trump discusses Gaza and regional tensions in call with Egypt's El-Sisi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "very successful" phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, where they discussed the situation in Gaza, military preparations, and progress against the Houthis in Yemen. Trump shared on Truth Social that the conversation covered "many topics, including possible solutions for Gaza."The call comes amid reports of deep disagreements between the U.S. and Egyptian leadership over the future of Gaza. Trump previously floated a controversial proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza and turn the territory into an investment hub—an idea widely con…
(2025-04-02). Iraq to limit Houthi activity in country following 'US pressure'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Yemen: Four killed in strikes in Hodeidah blamed on US. newarab.com 
"The casualty toll of the American aggression targeting the Water Management building in Hodeidah governorate rose to four martyrs and three wounded," said Houthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi, updating an earlier toll of three dead. | Houthi media had reported US strikes o…
(2025-04-02). Houthis claim they shot down US MQ-9 drone, US strikes continue. newarab.com 
Yemen's The reported shootdown over Yemen's contested Marib governate came as
(2025-04-02). More than 1,900 scientists warn that US science is 'being annihilated' under Trump. nationofchange.org The administration's attack on scientific institutions in the United States has included cancellations of federal grants to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions; the firing of NASA, NOAA and other government employees; investigations and threats to private universities; resignations; and censorship.
(2025-04-02). Australian election: Labor's contempt for Myanmar quake victims. wsws.org The government's attitude to working people in Australia is in line with its callous indifference to the plight of earthquake victims in Myanmar for whom it is providing just 11 cents per person in aid.
(2025-04-02). Devastating earthquake in Myanmar: ICRC responds to help people on the ground. icrc.org Providing medical supplies, access to clean water, critical supplies, and helping families keep in touch in the wake of disaster…
(2025-04-02). Myanmar earthquake death toll climbs as hope fades for survivors. aljazeera.com Myanmar quake leaves nearly 2,900 dead and thousands homeless as relief efforts face challenges amid ongoing conflict.
(2025-04-02). Conditions worsen for Myanmar earthquake survivors. aljazeera.com Frustration rise among Myanmar's earthquake survivors as they face shortages of clean water, food, medicine and shelter.
(2025-04-02). 'Desperate conditions' at hospital near Myanmar's quake epicentre. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng has been at a hospital near the epicentre of Myanmar's earthquake.
(2025-04-02). Myanmar earthquake death toll nears 2,900 as rescue efforts continue. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-02). DeepSeek-based emergency translation platform supports Myanmar earthquake relief. ecns.cn An emergency translation system based on Deepseek was first used to support the earthquake relief work in Myanmar.
(2025-04-02). Thousands displaced in West Bank turn sports halls into shelters. newarab.com 
The forced displacement in the In Tulkarm, one of the areas hardest hit by the violence, institutions like the
(2025-04-02). Why is the Met Police boss refusing to meet with Palestine march organisers when he meets with the Zionist lobby? thecanary.co The following article is a comment piece from the Palestine Coalition, via Stop The War Coalition The six organisations coordinating the national Palestine demonstrations are concerned that despite numerous requests we have been refused a meeting with Sir Mark Rowley the Commissioner of the Met Police. This is despite the fact that Rowley regularly meets […] | By
(2025-04-02). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org
(2025-04-02). Iranians Picnic Outdoors to Celebrate Nature Day. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian families went for a picnic at parks or in the countryside on April 2 to mark Sizdah-bedar, an ancient festival in celebration of the 13th day of spring, which is an official holiday in Iran known as the Nature Day in the calendar.
(2025-04-02). Iranian Arms on Display at Defense Exhibition in Brazil. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A series of Iranian weapons have been exhibited in the LAAD (Latin America Aerospace and Defense) 2025 in Brazil.
(2025-04-02). Jordan Admires Iran's Stance on Palestine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The king of Jordan lauded Iran for its stances on the regional challenges and its supports for the Palestinian people, voicing eagerness to meet the Iranian president in person for talks about the expansion of ties between Amman and Tehran.
(2025-04-02). Kuwait Distances Itself from Military Action against Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The emir of Kuwait gave an assurance that his country will never allow its soil to be employed for any act of aggression against the others, including Iran.
(2025-04-02). Beijing unveils world's first all-terrain robot rescuers. tvbrics.com 
Mechanical savior can move three different ways and work in freezing cold and scorching heat…
(2025-04-02). Chinese athletes qualify for finals of FIS World Championships. tvbrics.com 
Six of the eight Chinese athletes made it through to the finals of the competition…
(2025-04-02). Foreign Ministers of Russia and Vietnam hold talks. tvbrics.com 
TV BRICS expert talks about prospects for bilateral cooperation…
(2025-04-02). Iran to host deBlock 2025 International Blockchain Conference. tvbrics.com 
Authors can submit research papers on the topic of the conference until 12 May…
(2025-04-02). National Museum of China to present exclusive exposition in Russia. tvbrics.com 
The exhibition "Fine Dining: Stories of Food in Ancient China" will open on 11 April…
(2025-04-02). Russian and Chinese Presidents to discuss cooperation in BRICS and SCO in May. tvbrics.com 
Vladimir Putin promised to prepare a rich programme…
(2025-04-02). UAE unveils new symbol for dirham. tvbrics.com 
The symbol uses the colours of the national flag…
(2025-04-02). Are US car plants being built at record rates, as Trump claims? aljazeera.com Trump claimed auto plant growth, but evidence shows reallocations at existing facilities rather than new constructions.
(2025-04-02). Tariff uncertainties have companies in Mexico on their toes. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump's tariff threats are forcing companies in Mexico to rethink their business plans.
(2025-04-02). DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment. aljazeera.com Their death sentences over the botched 2024 coup effort have been commuted to life imprisonment.
(2025-04-02). 'Live-fire drills': China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan. aljazeera.com China continues a second day of war games and military drills around Taiwan, including simulated attacks on key targets.
(2025-04-02). Tensions flare over pro-Palestine activism in PM Starmer's UK constituency. aljazeera.com Protesters in two London boroughs recently launched a divestment campaign. One group achieved its goal.
(2025-04-02). Why is Italy making it harder to get citizenship? aljazeera.com
(2025-04-02). Wisconsin Supreme Court election results: What happened and why it matters. aljazeera.com It was the most expensive judicial race in US history. And Elon Musk, the world's richest man, lost.
(2025-04-02). Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations. aljazeera.com The organisation is often dismissed as a talking shop. Reparations are one issue where talking is exactly what's needed.
(2025-04-02). What are the implications of Marine Le Pen's fraud conviction? aljazeera.com French far-right leader has been convicted of embezzling European Union funds.
(2025-04-02). Wrongful deportation of man to El Salvador "threat to everybody" aljazeera.com Al Sharpton examines Trump's wrongful deportation of a Maryland man and asks how this could happen in the US.
(2025-04-02). Democrats' win in Wisconsin a result of "unpopular" Trump. aljazeera.com Arshad Hasan, talks about the result of the election for the state supreme court seat in Wisconsin.
(2025-04-02). Cory Booker's speech just "pageantry" from a "weak" party. aljazeera.com Eric Ham talks about Cory Booker's 25-hour record speech in the Senate. Was it just a spectacle, or can it galvanise the…
(2025-04-02). Copa del Rey: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona semifinal — start, lineup, news. aljazeera.com Atletico Madrid host Barcelona in second leg of their Copa semifinal after the teams played out 4-4 draw on February 25.
(2025-04-02). Val Kilmer leaves legacy of film, stage, and poetry. aljazeera.com Val Kilmer has died at the age of 65 from pneumonia, leaving behind a career that reached far beyond action movies.
(2025-04-02). Video: Moment US Senator ends record-breaking speech targeting Trump. aljazeera.com Democrat Cory Booker ended his record-breaking speech after holding the US Senate floor for more than 25 hours.
(2025-04-02). Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65. aljazeera.com The actor described himself in a documentary on his career as being 'blessed' and having 'no regrets'.
(2025-04-02). US approves sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets worth $5.58bn to Philippines. aljazeera.com Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes.
(2025-04-02). US government must keep funding legal aid for migrant children, judge rules. aljazeera.com The ruling temporarily stops 26,000 unaccompanied minors from losing their legal representation.
(2025-04-02). Why has Italy tightened citizenship rules? aljazeera.com
(2025-04-02). New Zealand beat Pakistan in second ODI, win series at Hamilton. aljazeera.com Pakistan's difficult tour of New Zealand continues, with Mitch Hay leading the home team to a series-clinching victory.
(2025-04-02). Secrecy and Virtue Signalling: Another View of Signalgate. counterpunch.org 
There has been a fascinating, near unanimous condemnation among the cognoscenti about the seemingly careless addition of Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic to the chat chain of Signal by US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. Condemnation of the error spans the spectrum from clownish to dangerous. There has been virtually nothing on the importance of such leaks of national security information
(2025-04-02). Why US shipbuilding is the worst and more money won't save it. responsiblestatecraft.org 
"We are also going to resurrect the American shipbuilding industry, including commercial shipbuilding and military shipbuilding," President Trump said during his March 6 joint address to Congress.The president did not break new ground with the announcement. Virtually every year, Navy and industry leaders complain that the United States does not invest enough in the nation's shipbuilding facilities. Yet according to the
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker shatters record with 25-hour speech criticising Trump. scmp.com Democrat Cory Booker breaks nearly seven-decade record for the longest continuous Senate floor speech.
(2025-04-02). Mass prison break in Haiti as armed Gangs overrun Mirebalais. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Officials reported Tuesday that more than 500 prisoners had escaped from a prison in Mirebalais, Haiti, after highly armed gangs violently attacked and briefly took over major parts of the city.The local government representative, Frédéric Ocius, said that the assault took place late on Sunday and early on Monday. 529 inmates were able to escape when gangs attacked the jail and the major police station. "The attackers were able to storm the facility and free the inmates because the police officers, who were already facing a manpower shortage, fled the station," Ocius told Agence France-Presse (AF…
(2025-04-02). New women-led scheme in Jordan tackles workplace discrimination. newarab.com 
Ten companies in Jordan have become the first to be designated as 'women-friendly' environments as part of a groundbreaking new initiative to create workplaces free from gender discrimination and harassment, led by Jordanian women and supported by Businesses and organisations…
(2025-04-02). Trump deportation threats haunt foreign students on spring break. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Keir Starmer Plans to Crack Down on Political Interference by Foreign Billionaire Donors. bylinetimes.com Five days after Elon Musk's infamous Nazi salute at Trump's inauguration ceremony, Dr Jeremy Stone, a software engineering consultant, launched a petition to "remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies), cap all donations to a reasonable amount and review limits on the fines that can be levied for breaking the rules". Stone posted the petition on X (formerly Twitter) below an AI generated image of Elon Musk performing the salute over a ballot box with dollars stuffed inside. "Is this what we want?" Ston…
(2025-04-02). 'Give Me A Break': Trump Tariffs Threaten Japan Auto Sector. latintimes.com Last year vehicles accounted for around 28% of the country's 21.3 trillion yen ($142 billion) of US-bound exports, and roughly eight percent of all Japanese jobs are tied to the sector.
(2025-04-02). China's fight against corruption also makes headlines. uwidata.com 
By Adnan Akfƒ±rat, Chairman of the Turkish-Chinese Business Development and Friendship Association All newspapers in Türkiye on March 24, 2025, reported on their front pages the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Imamoglu for corruption. On the very same day, the headline of China's "People's Daily" newspaper summarized the gains of China's "8-Point Regulation", which started …
(2025-04-02). US Agenda in Jamaica Exposed. libya360.wordpress.com O. Dave Allen Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Marco Rubio Jamaica's upcoming election has become a litmus test for Caribbean sovereignty as the U.S. and China compete for dominance. Washington's threats to seize the Panama Canal and Marco Rubio's heavy-handed diplomacy expose the island's precarious position. Jamaica now faces a choice — resist becoming…
(2025-04-02). Pen pals program from China and U.S. showcase friendships. america.cgtn.com 
It's been five years since a pen pal program was launched between Chinese and American college students. The "Sister Cities of Long Beach," a non-government organization for citizen diplomacy, started the cultural exchange program when the COVID pandemic first hit international travel. The partnership has led to dozens of friendships across the Pacific. Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2025-04-02). The Fruits of Trump Tariffs: Closer Ties Between Canada and China. counterpunch.org 
With Donald Trump seemingly determined to push the US economy on a path towards autarky, our major trading partners will need to make alternative arrangements. This is especially the case with Canada, since its economy is so closely tied to the US economy.At this point, Mark Carney, the country's new Prime Minister, knows there is
(2025-04-02). Chinese-Canadian MP, a focus of foreign interference inquiries, drops re-election bid. scmp.com Han Dong, cleared of urging China to delay release of two detainees, had hoped to return to Liberal Party but caucus did not nominate him.
(2025-04-02). Why Trump is going full steam ahead to keep China's shipbuilding in dry dock. scmp.com US policies to curb China's perceived influence on global shipping and shipbuilding are facing pushback — but Trump seems unlikely to let up.
(2025-04-02). US trade office lays out Trump's case against China as 'Liberation Day' nears. scmp.com US' annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs — and suggests stronger action down the line.
(2025-04-02). China conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- China's military launched large-scale drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, deploying an aircraft carrier battle group and multiple military branches in what it called a direct warning against Taiwan's pursuit of formal independence.The joint exercises, conducted by the navy, air, ground, and rocket forces of the People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command, were described as a "severe warning and forceful containment" against Taiwan, according to military spokesperson Shi Yi. No prior announcement or operational name for the drills was provided. Taiwan's government strongly condemned the exercises, ca…
(2025-04-02). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-04-02). Sportswear enjoys sprinting sales in China. ecns.cn Leading global sportswear brands are capitalizing on the substantial growth potential of the Chinese market, which is driving their expansion and investment strategies.
(2025-04-02). AI tech prowess attracting investors. ecns.cn China's advancements in artificial intelligence have captivated global attention and emerged as a pivotal draw for foreign investment, said Hoffman Cheong, EY China North managing partner, at the just-concluded ZGC Forum in Beijing.
(2025-04-02). CPC members urged to study and implement eight-point rules. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) has launched a four-month campaign to urge its around 100 million members to bolster compliance with a code of conduct that was set 12 years ago. The campaign, initiated after the annual "two sessions" of the top legislature and political advisory body, will run through late July, according to a high-level circular issued across the Party.
(2025-04-02). China Pavilion set to open at Expo 2025 Osaka next Sunday. ecns.cn The China Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is set to officially launch next Sunday, coinciding with the expo's opening, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) announced at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2025-04-02). Forest coverage increases in China's largest state-owned reserve after logging ban. ecns.cn Forest coverage in the Greater Khingan Mountains in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, the country's largest state-owned forest reserve, has increased by 226 million cubic meters, a growth of 28.1 percent from the end of 2014 to 2024…
(2025-04-02). China Q&A | How to achieve a healthy China-U.S. relationship in a multipolar world. ecns.cn Since taking office over two months ago, the new U.S. administration has drawn wide attention regarding its policy toward China. In the latest China Q&A, Denis Simon, a visiting professor in the Asian Pacific Studies Institute of Duke University, wonders how should China respond to the U.S. policies and how should the U.S. rationally assess China's development and its vision of globalization.
(2025-04-02). China, EU hold 16th bilateral financial dialogue in Brussels. ecns.cn China's Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min co-chaired the 16th China-EU Financial Dialogue with EU officialsin Brussels, Belgium on Monday, according to a statement on China's Ministry of Finance (MOFCOM) on Wednesday.
(2025-04-02). China further extends anti-dumping probe into EU brandy. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce announced Wednesday that it will further extend the anti-dumping investigation into imported brandy from the EU to July 5, 2025.
(2025-04-02). Beijing exhibition showcases China's lunar exploration achievements. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration and the National Museum of China jointly launched an exhibition at the Beijing Museum on Tuesday, showcasing the history and achievements of the nation's lunar exploration efforts.
(2025-04-02). Shanghai Legoland Resort unveils tiered pricing ahead of summer launch. ecns.cn The six-tiered pricing system for admission tickets of the Shanghai Legoland Resort. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2025-04-02). China sends test satellite for internet technology into space. ecns.cn Test satellites for satellite internet technology are primarily used to conduct technical verification and experiments, including mobile-to-satellite broadband connections and the integration of space-ground networks.
(2025-04-02). Blooming flowers greet spring in Lhasa. ecns.cn Potala Palace is surrounded by blooming flowers as spring comes in Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 1, 2024.
(2025-04-02). Exhibition highlighting China's 20 years of lunar exploration kicks off. ecns.cn Lunar samples from both the near and far sides of the Moon and other precious objects are displayed in the exhibition.
(2025-04-02). Chinese rescuers continue rescue effort in quake-hit Mandalay. ecns.cn China Search and Rescue Team and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025.
(2025-04-02). Major railway ports see steady growth in China-Europe freight trains in Q1. ecns.cn Several major railway ports across China reported increases in the throughput of China-Europe freight train services in the first quarter of 2025, indicating strong trade between China and its trading partners along the routes.
(2025-04-02). China unveils guidelines to bolster investment for tech. ecns.cn China on Tuesday released new guidelines encouraging financial services for technology companies, in a move to accelerate technological innovations and develop new quality productive forces.
(2025-04-02). China allocates over 230 bln yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds for key projects in 2025. ecns.cn China has allocated over 230 billion yuan ($31.8 billion) in ultra-long special treasury bonds this year to support major national strategies and strengthen security capacity in key areas.
(2025-04-02). Catkins coming back as warmer weather returns. ecns.cn As temperatures climb across northern China, willow and poplar catkins are expected to fill the air, raising seasonal concerns during the Qingming Festival holiday this week, weather officials said on Tuesday.
(2025-04-02). New measures put in place to avert dam collapses. ecns.cn China has gone three consecutive years without a dam collapse, an unprecedented achievement despite growing flood control challenges linked to climate change, a senior official said on Tuesday.
(2025-04-02). The Costs of Trump's War on Federal Workers. counterpunch.org 
The second administration of President Donald J. Trump has already started working its special magic across the Washington, D.C. capital region. Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have fired tens of thousands of federal workers, with more to come. Those who have lost their jobs include people who find housing and other support for veterans struggling
(2025-04-02). The Politics of the Giant Human Asteroid. counterpunch.org 
Prologue: unfolding climate catastrophe I watched the discussion about the "unfolding environmental disaster" (climate chaos) at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2025. Al Gore opened the debate with a brief summary of the unfolding global calamity of unchecked burning of fossil fuels. He said: "The world releases 175 million tons
(2025-04-02). The Problem With Abundance. counterpunch.org 
With tariffs kicking in, economic growth slowing, and Trump refusing to rule out a recession, the Federal Reserve has lowered its forecast for GDP growth through 2027 to well below 2%. But liberals who want to push back by charting their own alternative path to robust growth are falling into a trap of wishful thinking.
(2025-04-02). Hillary Got Off For Her Emails ButThat Doesn't Make Signal-gate Okay. counterpunch.org 
Fallout from the leaked Signal messages between top U.S. cabinet officials is just the latest in an increasing trend of carelessness surrounding national security issues. High-ranking officials who mishandle classified information go unpunished as the political class considers it too politically damaging to enforce harsh penalties. This negligence ensures there will be more careless mishandling
(2025-04-02). The Washington Post's David Ignatius Remains the Leading Apologist for the CIA. counterpunch.org 
For the past 20 years, the Washington Post's David Ignatius has been the mainstream media's leading apologist for the Central Intelligence Agency, and his latest editorial essay ("Intelligence analysts are still doing their job") indicates he is loathe to yield his title. In reviewing the CIA's "Annual Threat Assessment," Ignatius falsely credits the CIA's analysts with "giving priority to Trump's concerns but not, so far as I could tell, fudging the facts." In my 25 years as a CIA intelligence analyst, I often worked on these annual assessment and can assure readers that Ignatius is terribly wrong when he states…
(2025-04-02). Federal Magistrate Rules for Environmentalist, Finds the Forest Service Failed to Protect Grizzly Bears From Expanded Cattle Grazing in Paradise Valley. counterpunch.org 
Montana's Paradise Valley is aptly named. Sitting between two towering mountain ranges, it cradles the mighty Yellowstone River that flows from its headwaters in America's first national park and provides critical habitat to the native species still present 200 years after Lewis and Clark's expedition, including grizzly bears, wolves, and wolverines. Yet, the Forest Service decided to
(2025-04-02). Bernie's Memory Needs a Tune Up. counterpunch.org 
Senator Bernie Sanders has been holding public meetings about what he calls "Fighting Oligarchy." There is much good about this. At the same time, Sanders has advertised his tour and criticized President Trump by saying, like in a recent Guardian column he wrote, that the United States has centuries of "commitment to democracy" and has
(2025-04-02). Who Pays the Price for the Return of German Militarism? counterpunch.org 
Driven by geopolitical interests and the scramble for resources, the Ukrainian conflict has already claimed countless lives and displaced millions. The idea that more weapons will bring peace is a dangerous illusion. As I wrote in Mutiny: How Our World is Tilting (2024), this war has always had a Janus face. On one side is the violation
(2025-04-02). How Trump Could Try to Stay in Power After His Second Term Ends. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump told an NBC interviewer on March 30, 2025, that he was "not joking" about a third term as president, despite such a term being barred by the Constitution. "There are methods which you could do it," he said in the interview. For months, Trump has been hinting — in joking tones —
(2025-04-02). Can Our Richest Dodge the Climate-Change Bullet? counterpunch.org 
So where do you see yourself living the rest of your life? The richest among us are keeping their options all open. On the one hand, our deepest pockets are buying up new super-luxury abodes as if the gravy trains that their lives have become will never stop running. On the other hand, our richest are running scared. Or, to be more accurate, our rich are descending scared — into fabulously luxurious underground bunkers.
(2025-04-02). Pakistan's Former President Zardari in Isolation Following COVID-19 Diagnosis. devdiscourse.com Asif Ali Zardari, the former President of Pakistan, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation, according to his physician, Dr. Asim Hussain. The 69-year-old was transported to Karachi from Nawabshah and admitted to a private hospital following complaints of respiratory issues and fever.
(2025-04-02). Democracy Now! 2025-04-02 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 02, 2025; Elon Musk Fails in Attempt to Buy Wisconsin Supreme Court as Judge Susan Crawford Beats Brad Schimel; A "Coup" at Columbia? Former Law Prof. Katherine Franke on School's Capitulation to Trump; Trump Sends Hundreds of Immigrants to Brutal Salvadoran Prison as Mass Deportations Expand | Headlines for April 02, 2025; Elon Musk Fails in Attempt to Buy Wisconsin Supreme Court as Judge Susan Crawford Beats Brad Schimel; A "Coup" at Columbia? Former Law Prof. Katherine Franke on School's Capitulation to Trump; Trump Sends Hundreds of Immigrants to Brutal Sa…
(2025-04-02). A "Coup" at Columbia? Former Law Prof. Katherine Franke on School's Capitulation to Trump. democracynow.org 
Princeton has become the latest university to be targeted by the Trump administration, as the federal government pauses dozens of federal grants to the school. The news comes after the Trump administration threatened to cut off more than $8.7 billion to Harvard and earlier suspended $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania and $400 million to Columbia University. In all cases, the Trump administration has claimed to be fighting antisemitism, citing the schools' responses to student-led campus protests in solidarity with Gaza. "It's time for us to step back … and think…
(2025-04-02). Algerian Military Shoots Down Armed Drone Near Mali Border. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Algeria shoots down drone near border with Mali as tensions simmer. scmp.com Algeria and Mali give differing accounts of an unmanned aircraft that went down in their desert border region.
(2025-04-02). Algeria shoots down military drone near border with Mali. newarab.com 
The aircraft, identified as a Turkish-made Akinci combat dr…
(2025-04-02). U.S. sanctions on HK officials called 'groundless'. ecns.cn The sanctioning of six government officials in Hong Kong by the United States has drawn sharp criticism from Chinese officials and other observers of bilateral ties.
(2025-04-02). Chinese PLA conducts military drills east of Taiwan Island with Shandong aircraft carrier task group. ecns.cn The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted military exercises east of Taiwan Island on Tuesday, deploying the Shandong aircraft carrier task group in coordination with naval and air units, according to Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the Command.
(2025-04-02). Xiaomi: Battery role in fatal SU7 EV crash still unconfirmed. ecns.cn The role of batteries powering a Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicle (EV), involved in a fatal accident killing three, has yet to be confirmed, according to Xiaomi.
(2025-04-02). Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin admitted to Peking University for master degree. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star Wang Chuqin has been admitted to Peking University for a master degree, according to the university on Wednesday.
(2025-04-02). Shoppers feel the squeeze as prices rise at retailers. ecns.cn Major retailers like Costco and Walmart are grappling with the financial strain of increased tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump's recent decision to raise tariffs has disrupted supply chains, ultimately affecting U.S. consumers.
(2025-04-02). CNS Shandong aircraft carrier group conducts exercises. ecns.cn PLA Navy's CNS Shandong aircraft carrier group conducts exercises in the sea and air space east of Taiwan Island.
(2025-04-02). Taiwan students visit mainland amid tensions. ecns.cn A group of 30 young people from Taiwan are visiting Shandong province on a cultural exchange trip amid increasing cross-Strait tensions triggered by the recent secessionist actions of Taiwan authorities.
(2025-04-02). Oldest Sichuan pepper seeds unearthed. ecns.cn The water-rich environment caused by floods resulting from climate change helped block oxygen and germs, significantly slowing degradation and preserving a large number of plant remains, he said.
(2025-04-02). Illegal production caused fatal explosion at Henan factory. ecns.cn Six people were killed and three injured in an explosion at a biotechnology company in Xiangcheng city, Henan province, on March 20. The explosion was attributed to illegal production, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management's website.
(2025-04-02). Shanghai Legoland unveils ticket prices. ecns.cn Legoland Shanghai Resort announced the single-day ticket policy on Wednesday as it prepares to open this summer.
(2025-04-02). Digital upgrade transforms Ningbo-Zhoushan Port. ecns.cn Container throughput at the Meishan Port area exceeded 11 million twenty-foot equivalent units at the end of last year.
(2025-04-02). State-owned lenders to better serve private firms. ecns.cn Major State-owned commercial banks are aiming to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of services provided to private enterprises to firmly help the private sector address challenges such as financing difficulties and high costs.
(2025-04-02). Geothermal utilization runs both hot and cold. ecns.cn Xiong'an New Area is moving ahead with the construction of a green and sustainable heat supply system supported by its rich geothermal resources and waste heat, with renewable energy meeting one-fourth of its current heating needs.
(2025-04-02). Chinese PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' exercises in Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command conducted military exercises code-named "Strait Thunder-2025A" in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to news released Weibo by the Command.
(2025-04-02). PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) organized the "Strait Thunder-2025A" exercises in the central and southern areas of the Taiwan Straits on Wednesday.
(2025-04-02). U.S. sanctions slammed as hegemonic. ecns.cn Chinese central government and Hong Kong officials on Tuesday condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on six mainland and Hong Kong officials, accusing Washington of using hegemonic "bullying" tactics.
(2025-04-02). Water summit discusses climate change solutions. ecns.cn Speakers at the International Water Pioneers Summit 2025 held in Hong Kong on Tuesday stressed the urgent need for demand-side reforms and technology-driven solutions to address the growing pressures of climate change.
(2025-04-02). Exxon, Essequibo and imperialism. liberationnews.org 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently traveled to Guyana where he threatened military action against Venezuela.
(2025-04-02). Gaza casualties expose collapse of international law. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-02). Meet Tim: cycling the 3,431 mile distance to Gaza to raise funds for Palestine. thecanary.co A cyclist in West Yorkshire has completed the first 1,000 mile stretch of a mega 3,431 mile undertaking to raise funds for Palestine. From Pudsey to Gaza: cycling 3,431 miles for Palestine Pudsey resident Tim Devereux started his fundraising rides on 1 January. Every day, he has traversed around 10 miles around West Yorkshire. He […] | By
(2025-04-02). Study finds AI chatbot beats doctors in diagnosis. america.cgtn.com 
The capabilities of artificial intelligence are rapidly increasing across businesses and industries, including healthcare. In fact, some recent studies have examined how the technology might perform as a doctor. The results may surprise you. Mark Niu reports.
(2025-04-02). Call for entries for the 2025 Humanitarian Visa d'Or award. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Uganda engages DRC following attack on humanitarian aircraft. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda is engaging with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after militants fired at a humanitarian aircraft in eastern DRC, killing one person, a military spokesperson said. Chris Magezi, a Ugandan military spokesperson, said in a statement issued late Monday that the International Committee of the Red Cross had …
(2025-04-02). The 23rd Red Cross IHL Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Championship goes to Singapore Management University. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Ethiopia: Solar power helps bring back water to the population of conflict-affected Lalibela. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Finding hope amid loss: Families of missing persons rebuild lives in northeast Nigeria. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Good news: Transforming pain through song. icrc.org Through a song of hope and resilience, Peru's younger generations are sharing their good news with missing loved ones — family members they have never stopped searching for.
(2025-04-02). Iraq: Water, Life, and the Fight Against Climate. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Draft Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) March 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Myanmar: Finding hope, strength, and food security. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Helping civilians cross frontlines and borders. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Sudan:Facts and Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). DRC/Burundi/Uganda/Rwanda: Families search for their loved ones as cross-border displacement surges. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). ICRC brings together experts to explore how upholding rules of war can help facilitate peace. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). ICRC Regional Director, Nicolas Von Arx, warns of catastrophic consequences for civilians caught up in endless escalations in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2025-04-02). Native Community Protests MPLS Security Company Who Beat, Maced, and Cuffed Indigenous Man. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-04-02). 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More. inequality.org
(2025-04-02). Ukraine Conflict is British 'Proxy War'. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg On March 29th, the New York Times published a landmark investigation exposing how the US was "woven" into Ukraine's battle with Russia "far more intimately and broadly than previously understood," with Washington almost invariably serving as "the backbone of Ukrainian military operations." The outlet went so far as to acknowledge the conflict was a "proxy war" —…
(2025-04-02). As Elections Near, Ecuador's Working Poor and Colonized Under Siege Part III. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso Army members patrol in southern Quito. Photo: AFP/Getty Images As Ecuador heads into a very important run-off election on April 13, the issues of security, state violence and the economy remain at the forefront for many Ecuadorians. Dollarization, submission to U.S. dictates, the proliferation of arms shipments through privately owned ports, and the expansion…
(2025-04-02). Guyanese Think Tank Calls for Greater U.S. Intervention. libya360.wordpress.com Misión Verdad U.S. military conduct joint operations with the administration of the "Zelenski of the Caribbean". On Friday, March 28, 2025 an event entitled "Perspectives on the border dispute between Guyana and Venezuela" , was held, organized by the Center for International and Border Studies (CIBS) of Guyana. The event coincided with Marco Rubio's visit…
(2025-04-02). Maduro Announces Flight to Retrieve 300 Venezuelan Migrants Who 'Escaped Persecution' in the U.S. latintimes.com The decision comes amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration crackdown which resulted in the controversial decision to send more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador…
(2025-04-02). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-04-02). Inside ICE Air: Flight attendants on deportation planes say disaster is 'only a matter of time'. nationofchange.org For migrants who have spent months or years trying to reach this country and live here, it is the last act, the final bit of America they may experience.
(2025-04-02). Rubio Heads To Europe As Transatlantic Tensions Soar. latintimes.com Rubio will join two days of talks among NATO foreign ministers in Brussels, a preparation for a June leaders' summit in The Hague.
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker smashes record with 25-hour anti-Trump speech. geo.tv 
US Senator Cory Booker walks to reporters after delivering a record-setting floor speech for the Senate at the US Capitol on April 1, 2025. — AFPDemocratic US lawmaker shattered a record for the longest speech in Senate history Tuesday, staying on his feet for more than 25 hours…
(2025-04-02). US Senator Cory Booker Just Spoke For 25 Hours In Congress. What Was He Trying To Achieve? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | The Democrats have been under intense pressure to find an effective way to challenge US President Donald Trump without control of either chamber of Congress or a de facto …
(2025-04-02). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-02). Ocasio-Cortez promotes "economic populism" led by CIA Democrat Jared Golden as future of Democratic Party. wsws.org In a recent interview with the New York Times, the DSA Democrat shed her previous "left" lip service and pined for a Democratic Party that used the rhetoric of "economic populism" to advance the interests of US imperialism.
(2025-04-02). International Oil Operations Continue at Full Speed in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Thanks to its worker's efforts, Venezuela is carrying out its plan for absolute production independence, VP Rodriguez said. | On Monday, Venezuelan Vice President and Oil Minister Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that her country's oil production is operating normally and is complying with the plan to increase national output. | The state-owned oil and natural gas company (PDVSA) is keeping its wells in production while international companies are operating at full capacity, she reported. | "Those transnational companies whose licenses were revoked by the US government at the request of the failed Venezuelan far right a…
(2025-04-02). Cross-faith solidarity rally for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Palestine campus activists, academics stand up to new McCarthyism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Palestine is the issue. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Mass protests for Palestine, free speech planned across US. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Federal Workers Are Spread Out Across the Country. peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2025-04-02). Access to RSS feeds is rejected. reliefweb.int/rss.xml Your large amount of concurrent requests for RSS data causes problems. Use the API or contact ops@reliefweb.int…
(2025-04-02). US intelligence exposes lie with huge geopolitical consequences. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken assess why, as the United States risks another major confrontation, US intelligence has effectively pulled the rug from under the assertions made to justify a conflict with enormous repercussions.
(2025-04-02). Why is Donald Trump in such a rush to conclude a cease-fire in Ukraine? gilbertdoctorow.com Looking at the to and fro among the main actors in preparations to end the Ukraine-Russia war, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, it is obvious that only one of the three is in a rush: Trump. Zelensky is biding his time in the (vain) hope that he will be bailed out by the …
(2025-04-02). Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko sentenced to 22 additional months in prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). Only serious people should throw military shapes at Russia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-02). Russia says terms of US-proposed peace deal inadequate. wsws.org The Russian ruling class is hoping that a negotiated settlement with the United States over the war in Ukraine will give it some relief as falling oil revenues and military-industrial expenditures blow a hole in the federal budget.
(2025-04-02). Ukraine, Russia take energy sites strike complaints to Washington. geo.tv 
The image shows the site of a Russian rocket strike on a residential building in Poltava, central Ukraine, on Friday which killed 11 people and injured 16. — State Emergency Service of Ukraine.KYIV: Ukraine and Russia have both taken their complaints to Washington, accusing…
(2025-04-02). Public meeting: Support the Socialist Equality Party in the Australian federal election! wsws.org The SEP urges workers, students, young people and all those seeking an alternative to Labor, the Liberal-Nationals and the Greens to attend the online meeting on Thursday April 10.
(2025-04-02). "A wildcat strike is about the only option left" : US railroad workers speak out against BNSF's "Hi-Viz" attendance policies. wsws.org The World Socialist Web Site has received a large volume of correspondence from railroaders at BNSF, in response to an interview published earlier this year.
(2025-04-02). The non-empires strike back. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-02). Friedson and Perry Discuss Potential Iran Strike and Qatargate on ILTV Insider. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Masaka Lightning Strikes: 1 dead, 17 hospitalized. independent.co.ug 
MASAKA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A teacher at Sserinya Community Primary School in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, Masaka City, has been killed, and 17 others are admitted after being struck by lightning. The deceased, Moses Mutaawe, was struck alongside two colleagues, Florence Nambalirwa and Rose Nakitto, and 15 pupils who are now in critical condition. The …
(2025-04-02). Between an upsurge in mobilisation and a retreat in feminist strikes, how can we organise to win? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-02). Abducted For Writing An Op-Ed. thedissenter.org In this edition of "The Dissenter Weekly," host Kevin Gosztola focuses on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents abducting Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk in Massachusetts and how standing up for Ozturk is important to freedom of the press. | Headlines include several positive developments, like the state of Idaho signing a journalism shield bill into law and the United States Supreme Court refusing to hear an anti-press lawsuit brought by Las Vegas casino tycoon Steve Wynn.
(2025-04-02). Trump and Musk's gamble fails as liberal judge wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race. scmp.com Democratic-backed Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court seat, cementing liberal majority.
(2025-04-02). Vikas Yadav Seeks Supreme Court's Mercy for Mother's Health. devdiscourse.com Vikas Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence in the infamous 2002 Nitish Katara murder, has approached the Supreme Court seeking temporary release due to his mother's deteriorating health. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to establish a medical board for her examination.
(2025-04-02). Women and workers voting in Wisconsin Supreme Court race defeat the richest man in the world. nationofchange.org This election may signal the beginnings of a backlash against the Trump regime.
(2025-04-02). USDA Cuts More Than $1 Billion in Assistance, Hitting Food Banks Across the US. truthout.org "I always tell people, 'It's gonna get worse before it gets better,' and people look at me like, 'What do you mean? It can't get any worse.' Well, yeah, it can get worse, and this is just the tip of the iceberg." Mike Robinson is at his office computer, assessing his inventory for the next three months at the food pantry he runs in Brazil, Indiana. The Clay County Emergency Food Pantry fed 33… |
(2025-04-02). The Los Angeles fires: How the Democrats facilitated utility companies' criminal neglect. wsws.org Emerging evidence suggests that Assembly Bill 1054, passed by the Democratic Party-dominated legislature and signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom in 2019, played a crucial role in this catastrophe.
(2025-04-02). Chicago teachers: Reject the CTU-Johnson sellout deal! Build rank-and-file committees for a counter-offensive against Trump's destruction of public education. wsws.org CTU officials, Mayor Johnson and the news media are conspiring to conceal the full impact of Trump's historic cuts on Chicago schools.
(2025-04-02). South Korea experiences worst-ever wildfires. wsws.org The growth of extreme wildfire activity is being driven by climate change while resources to fight disasters are being diverted to preparations for war.
(2025-04-02). Sri Lankan health union leader says workers will make "sacrifices to enhance the economy" wsws.org In line with IMF demands, the government's attack on workers' allowances and its minimal pay increase are aimed at drastically slashing state expenditure.
(2025-04-02). Under threat of seizure and disappearance, Momodou Taal leaves the US. wsws.org Taal's case is part of a broader system of state terror now unfolding in the United States. Dissent is being criminalized and the legal architecture of dictatorship is being constructed.
(2025-04-02). Mass firings at HHS signal next phase in the Trump-Kennedy war on science and public health. wsws.org The Trump administration is gutting agencies, systematically firing scientists and health workers without cause and dispensing with thousands of years of collective knowledge and expertise.
(2025-04-02). Contract expires for 6,000 nurses at Stanford Health as Trump guts public health agencies. wsws.org The nurses union has kept its members on the job without a contract, despite growing demands for action over worsening conditions.
(2025-04-02). East German film comedies from the 1970s—Don't Cheat, Darling!, Orpheus in the Underworld, Carnations in Aspic. wsws.org Thirty-five years after its dissolution, a stream of television films and documentaries continue to be made about the GDR, presenting the state solely as a brutal dictatorship demonstrating the failure of socialism.
(2025-04-02). From Free Trade to Fortress Economies. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Trade was the banner of Western liberalism—a belief in open markets, comparative advantage, and multilateralism. For decades, the United States and the European Union preached the gospel of globalization, negotiating trade agreements, reducing tariffs, and preaching developing economies the virtues of deregulated markets. But in a disquieting turn of historical irony, …
(2025-04-02). Trump tasks first time envoy with the most complex Africa conflict. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As the war between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and allied militias against the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group
(2025-04-02). Trump Just Pardoned … a Corporation. theintercept.com 
Amid a flurry of pardons President Donald Trump In what may have been a first, Trump pardoned a corporation. The company to earn that distinction was a cryptocurrency exchange sentenced to a $100 million fine for violating an anti-money laundering law. | "As far as I know, the president has never granted a full pardon to a corporation." | The move surprised scholars of presidential pardons, whic…
(2025-04-02). Youth-Led Protests Shake Erdogan's Grip on Turkey. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). Egypt Hails EU Parliament Approval of $4.3 Billion Aid Tranche. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-02). 2025 Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Record Low Maximum Extent. pressenza.com Scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have said that The By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes"This new record low is yet another indicator of how Arctic sea ice has fundamentally changed from earlie…
(2025-04-02). Iloilo's Green Future at Risk? Environmental Groups Demand Transparency on Waste-to-Energy Plans. pressenza.com 
ILOILO CITY — April 1, 2025 — A proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Iloilo, a province in the Philippines, located in the southeastern part of Panay Island, has sparked fierce opposition from a coalition of environmental groups, who warn that the project could do more harm than good. | The newly-formed group, the "Green-Empowered Movement", is calling on the local government to come clean about the project's environmental and health risks, decrying the lack of transparency surrounding its approval process. | Despite mounting concerns, city officials have failed to disclose critical information abo…
(2025-04-02). Ann Wright: The voice of resistance against war and militarization. pressenza.com 
Ann Wright is a peace activist, former U.S. diplomat, and retired U.S. Army colonel. In 2003, she resigned from the diplomatic service in protest against the Iraq War and has since been tirelessly committed to peace, disarmament, and global justice. Whenever she's in Germany, she lends her voice and heart to support the local peace movement — as she did again yesterday during the nationwide demonstration in Wiesbaden. We're very pleased to speak with her today. | Reto Thumiger: Dear Ann, thank you so much for taking the time for this interview. We're always happy to welcome you in Germany — and gratef…
(2025-04-02). March 2025 Preview: What to Expect in the Jobs Report. cepr.net
(2025-04-02). How To Destroy Social Security (In 5 Easy Steps). youtu.be
(2025-04-02). Resist the Rule of Garbage. znetwork.org
(2025-04-02). Indian journalist arrested for covering protest on alleged financial irregularities. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). Sierra Leone's counterterrorism bill called 'significant threat to press freedom'. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). Georgia set to pass restrictive broadcast bills. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). In Burkina Faso, 3 journalists missing after media association condemns kidnaps. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). 10 international organizations submit amicus brief in case of imprisoned Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora Marroquín. vancecenter.org
(2025-04-02). Eurasian Economic Union: Challenges and opportunities for integration in 2025. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-02). Uncertain future for blighted Philly properties once part of Germantown Settlement empire. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A Philadelphia nonprofit is petitioning to take legal control of a half-dozen blighted properties once part of Germantown Settlement's vast real estate portfolio — properties the Philadelphia Housing Authority is Last May, City Council passed a resolu…
(2025-04-02). Reform UK deputy Richard Tice slammed for saying mental health is 'modern equivalent of back pain'. leftfootforward.org Reform UK have once more shown how out of touch and lacking in compassion they are, after the party's Deputy Leader Richard Tice compared mental health difficulties to 'back pain'. He made the horrendous comments while appearing on LBC takingtest…
(2025-04-02). Voting for the future you want. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-02). White House wants more funding to prep Philly's Independence Hall for semiquincentennial. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? President Donald Trump issued an executive order last week with a directive for the Department of the Interior to allocate "sufficient funding" for "restoring" Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia ahead of the United States' 250th anniversary next year. | That wasn't something Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corp., expected. | "We were pleasantly surprised to see that there was a mention of Independence Park because w…
(2025-04-02). The Unlikely Resistance in Turkey. jacobin.com The jailing of Istanbul mayor Imamoglu has forced the opposition into a more activist posture.
(2025-04-02). Philly study focuses on learning how to use public transit as path to independence for people with learning disabilities. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At the corner of 4th and Spring Garden streets in Philadelphia, Luke Tomczuk waited for the 57 SEPTA bus. Soon it came rumbling down the street and riders stepped on, tapping their key cards as they went. | "Sometimes this bus, you have to wait," Tomczuk said as he slid into a blue plastic seat. "Quite a while, because it gets cancelled and things of that nature." | Tomczuk, 28, started taking SEPTA buses when he was in high school, and the subways and trains when he was in…
(2025-04-02). Kemi Badenoch repeats 'absurd' race swap conspiracy theory spread by Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org A post on X claiming the boy the Adolescence protagonist is based on was black, not white, went viral and was commented on by Musk.
(2025-04-02). Telegraph deletes misleading article about Stop Funding Hate and agrees to pay legal costs. leftfootforward.org The Telegraph accused the campaign group of "amplifying" antisemitic content yet provided no evidence to back up the claim.
(2025-04-02). NBN wireless upgrade a big boost, but Starlink still a challenge. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-02). The ugly inside: Rupert Lowe and the Reform civil war. skwawkbox.org 
This guest article was written by Resistance Street. Rupert Lowe MP was sent a draft of this article and given more than forty-eight hours to comment but did not respond. A former Labour councillor has reacted to the civil war between Reform UK's Rupert Lowe and Nigel Farage, with a hard hitting summary of his …
(2025-04-02). Studies show links between arts programs and positive academic outcomes, skills. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For years, researchers have documented the positive impact of arts programs when it comes to students' self-esteem, wellbeing and interpersonal skills — and good citizenship. Now, it seems, they also impact overall academic success. | In two expansive studies, one in Miami and the other in Los Angeles, researchers followed hundreds of public-school students, some who took arts-related or music courses starting in their early grades and others who did not. | Their findi…
(2025-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-02). Government Takes RISKS With Taxpayers' Money On Unproven Net Zero Tech. wattsupwiththat.com The GWPF's Harry Wilkinson explains how taxpayers are on the hook if carbon capture schemes don't work.
(2025-04-02). The Cold Chill of the Heat Pump Reality. wattsupwiththat.com It may come as a surprise to the most dedicated eco warriors that heat pumps don't last forever. Those installing them now are in for a nasty shock 15—20 years down the line when their costly noisy power-hungry government-subsidised outdoor heat exchangers come to the end of their lives and need replacing. There won't be any grants or subsidies around then.
(2025-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-02). El Salvador's Bukele Flaunts 'Iron Fist' Alliance With Trump. latintimes.com Through a rollout of slickly produced videos featuring chained and tattooed men roughly escorted off planes, Nayib Bukele has won the US president's attention and admiration.
(2025-04-02). Judge Delays Ruling On $500M USIP Asset Transfer To GSA Amid Legal Dispute. latintimes.com Judge Beryl Howell on Tuesday chose not to make a decision, but review briefings from both USIP and the Justice Department before considering whether to block the transfer.
(2025-04-02). Stock Markets Mixed As Uncertainty Rules Ahead Of Trump Tariffs. latintimes.com Equities have been battered leading up to the US president's announcement ⚪ which he has dubbed "Liberation Day" ⚪ with warnings that friend and foe are in the crosshairs after what he says is years of "ripping off" the United States.
(2025-04-02). What is The 'Comando Calavera' Discussed On TikTok As Part of Jalisco Cartel's Recruitment Network. latintimes.com New recruits that join the Jalisco cartel voluntarily often send messages on WhatsApp groups thanking "Kalavera"
(2025-04-02). Meet Issahaku Tidoo Abass, Dagbani-language activist and Wikimedian. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-02). Costa Rica's Nobel-winning ex-president loses US visa. scmp.com Two-time president Oscar Arias won the Nobel in 1987 for his efforts to end civil wars in Central America.
(2025-04-02). US deports man with legal status to El Salvador prison because of 'administrative error'. scmp.com Government lawyers argue that despite the mistake, US courts did not have jurisdiction to secure Kilmar Abrego Garcia's release.
(2025-04-02). How Trump's bid for a third term challenges George Washington's legacy, US Constitution. scmp.com America's two-term limit for presidents stems from George Washington's precedent and the 22nd Amendment, a tradition Trump may challenge.
(2025-04-02). 'JFK' director Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of 1963 Kennedy assassination. scmp.com Thousands of pages of government documents related to the US president's shooting were released on Trump's orders last month.
(2025-04-02). European travellers shun US as 'unknown territory' as tourist detentions create 'bad buzz'. scmp.com Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites 'anxiety to go into an unknown territory' with tourists detained at borders.
(2025-04-02). Meta's AI research chief to exit, jolting US$65 billion investment drive. scmp.com Joelle Pineau, a Meta VP who leads the Fair group, has announced her departure, leaving the Facebook owner with a leadership gap in the AI race.
(2025-04-02). Trump sorts out final US 'Liberation Day' tariff details as hours tick down before reveal. scmp.com White House confirms that the tariffs will be implemented 'immediately' to end 'decades of unfair trade practices'.
(2025-04-02). Denmark's PM arrives in Greenland for 3-day visit. scmp.com Trump's interest in controlling Greenland has prompted Denmark to hasten work to improve ties with Greenland.
(2025-04-02). Val Kilmer, star of Batman Forever, Tombstone and Top Gun, dead at 65. scmp.com Once one of Hollywood's most prominent leading men, Kilmer also had a reputation for being difficult to work with.
(2025-04-02). With friends like Trump's America, who needs enemies? scmp.com Whether it's the Ukraine conflict, global trade or the ability to plan a classified military operation, the US' credibility is in doubt.
(2025-04-02). 'America Will Offer…': Karoline Leavitt Reveals New Trump Announcement Hours Before Sweeping Tariffs. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2, a date he has dubbed "Liberation Day." The tariffs aim to counter high levies imposed by other nations on American exports, targeting sectors like pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and agriculture. White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the new Trump announcement hours before the sweeping tariffs. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-02). Alice Walton: the richest woman in the world for 2025. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Alice Walton, the American heiress to the Walmart fortune and the daughter of founder Sam Walton, is the richest woman in the world for 2025, with a net worth of approximately $102 billion.The richest woman in the world for 2025: According to Forbes' annual list of the world's richest people, Alice Walton is the now the richest woman in the world for 2025 with a net worth of about $102 billion. Notably, Walton is the daughter of Salm Walton, the American business magnate best known for founding the retailers Walmart and Sam's Club. | This year, Alice Walton surpassed Franàßoise Bettencourt…
(2025-04-02). Apple launches watchOS 11.4, introducing new features. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Apple, the American multinational corporation and technology company, announced the release of watchOS 11.4, the latest operating system for the Apple Watch, featuring many great new features.Apple's new watchOS 11.4: Apple released its new watchOS 11.4 operating system, only to pull it shortly after the release before relaunching it for users. Notable features were introduced, including an alarm, silent mode, sound & haptics, voice recognition, bug fixes, overall system enhancements, and improved performance and stability. | Apple Watch users can now rely on their devices to wake them up…
(2025-04-02). ChatGPT hits 150M active users after Ghibli release. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Last week, millions of users around the world used the new Ghibli-style feature released by ChatGPT. The AI chatbot recorded high usage numbers after the release.Ghibli style on ChatGPT: Last week, OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, released a new Ghibli-style feature on the ChatGPT AI chatbot. | Notably, Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation studio based in Koganei, Tokyo. It has a strong presence in the animation industry and has expanded its portfolio to include various media such as short subjects, television commercials and two television films.
(2025-04-02). Trump to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today, just three days before the deadline given to the Chinese platform's operators in the country.TikTok's final proposal in the US: According to sources, US President Donald Trump is set to decide on TikTok's final proposal today. Notably, the popular Chinese app was given a deadline of April 5th to continue operating in the United States. | TikTok must complete a deal to find a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential ban, a White House official told Reuters. A meeting will take place today in the Oval Office, with US V…
(2025-04-02). Over 100 injured in a massive gas pipeline blast in Malaysia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A massive fire erupted early Tuesday in Malaysia after a gas pipeline operated by state energy giant Petronas burst, injuring over 100 people and damaging nearly 200 homes. The blaze, which broke out in the town of Puchong near Kuala Lumpur, sent flames and debris soaring into the sky, forcing evacuations and leaving hundreds affected.
(2025-04-02). Algerian police arrest gang luring victims using 'Dubai chocolate'. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Algerian authorities announced arresting a member of a criminal gang specializing in theft and assault of citizens. The gang lured its victims through social media under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at cheap prices.According to the local newspaper "An-Nahar," the gang employs a fraudulent tactic that lures victims to the Baraki district of the capital after dark, under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at attractive, low prices, using the high demand for the delicious chocolate in the country.Dubai chocolate. (Shutterstock)Once the victims arrive, the masked gang members, armed with…
(2025-04-02). Malabar Group's 'Uyirp' Initiative Empowers Wayanad's Youth. devdiscourse.com The Malabar Group, a well-established Indian business conglomerate, has announced a new initiative titled 'Uyirp' designed to empower the youth of Wayanad affected by last year's devastating landslide. This philanthropic venture aims to offer comprehensive support for higher education to 134 students, helping them overcome financial obstacles.
(2025-04-02). Government Process for Inclusion and Exclusion of Scheduled Tribes: A Detailed Overview. devdiscourse.com The Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs, Shri Durga Das Uikey, recently informed the Rajya Sabha that the Government of India has laid down specific guidelines for determining the inclusion, exclusion, or other modifications of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC and ST) lists. The guidelines, which were initially formulated on June 15, 1999, and later amended on June 25, 2002, and September 14, 2022, provide a structured approach for dealing with claims related to the status of these groups. These procedures are essential to ensure fairness and transparency in the process of identifying communit…
(2025-04-02). Delhi Burglary Duo Busted: Rs 8 Lakh Heist Unraveled. devdiscourse.com Two men have been arrested for their involvement in a Rs 8 lakh burglary in Delhi's Dwarka, a police official confirmed on Wednesday.
(2025-04-02). Kerala High Court Grants Bail to PFI Accused in RSS Leader's Murder Case. devdiscourse.com The Kerala High Court on Wednesday granted bail to 10 members of the Popular Front of India (PFI) implicated in the murder case of RSS leader Srinivasan in Palakkad district in 2022.
(2025-04-02). Waf Bill Controversy: A Political Storm in India's Parliament. devdiscourse.com In a major development inside the Lok Sabha, key BJP ally Janata Dal (United) offered robust support for the Waf (Amendment) Bill. Union Minister Lalan Singh accused opposition parties of crafting a narrative that taints Prime Minister Narendra Modi as anti-Muslim.
(2025-04-02). TDP Advocates Flexibility in Waqf Board Composition. devdiscourse.com The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), called for greater flexibility for states in determining the composition of Waqf boards on Wednesday. TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti made this suggestion during a Lok Sabha debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
(2025-04-02). Tragic Love: Crime of Passion Shocks Community. devdiscourse.com A shocking incident unfolded on Wednesday when a 25-year-old man allegedly attacked a woman and her daughter, critically injuring one and instantly killing the other. The man, identified as Naveen, reportedly slit the throats of 43-year-old Lakshmi and her 20-year-old daughter, Deepika Gayatri, whom he is said to be romantically interested in.
(2025-04-02). Rishi Parti: Revolutionizing Logistics Through AI and Innovation. devdiscourse.com Rishi Parti, the mastermind behind Info-X and Cargorates.ai, is not your average entrepreneur. With a forward-thinking mindset, Rishi has transformed the logistics landscape using AI, automation, and digital prowess, making processes smarter and more efficient.
(2025-04-02). Trump's Potential Casino Windfall: The High-Stakes Game in New York City. devdiscourse.com The high-stakes competition for a casino license in New York City is creating major buzz, particularly around President Donald Trump's potential USD 115 million windfall. This payout depends on whether Bally's Corp. obtains one of three gaming licenses available.
(2025-04-02). Hollywood's Bad Boy: The Legacy of Val Kilmer. devdiscourse.com Val Kilmer, the celebrated actor infamous for his intensity on and off-screen, has passed away at the age of 65, his family confirmed. Renowned for blockbuster hits like "Top Gun" and "The Doors," Kilmer's death, attributed to pneumonia, marks the end of an era for a Hollywood maverick whose career spanned decades.
(2025-04-02). Global Leaders Galore: A Calendar of Diplomatic Engagements in April 2025. devdiscourse.com April 2025 is poised to be a bustling month for global diplomacy, with a host of state visits and high-profile meetings taking place worldwide. Several international dignitaries, including German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, are scheduled to engage with counterparts in countries such as Moldova, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
(2025-04-02). Waqf council, waqf board came into existence in 1995; non-Muslim will have no role in running of religious affairs: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha. devdiscourse.com
(2025-04-02). Shiv Sena's Ideological Rift: A Debate Over the Waqf Bill. devdiscourse.com Union minister Kiren Rijiju and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena raised concerns on Wednesday regarding the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s stance on the Waqf Bill and speculated whether the party has drifted from Bal Thackeray's original ideology.
(2025-04-02). Slovakia's Response to Bear Attacks: Controversial Quota Proposal. devdiscourse.com The Slovak government has announced a controversial decision, approving the shooting of 350 brown bears this year, following an increase in bear attacks. This decision, revealed by Prime Minister Robert Fico, comes amid growing concerns as the bear population in Slovakia's mountainous regions is estimated to be between 1,000 and 3,000.
(2025-04-02). Clash of Titans: Kohli vs. Gill in High-Stakes T20 Showdown. devdiscourse.com In a highly anticipated cricket encounter, the Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M Chinnaswammy Stadium this Wednesday. The match is set to be a captivating duel between Indian cricket icons, Virat Kohli, revered as 'King Kohli,' and the upcoming sensation, Shubman Gill, often referred to as the 'Prince' of Indian batting.
(2025-04-02). Clash of Titans: King Kohli vs Prince Gill at Chinnaswammy. devdiscourse.com As the Gujarat Titans prepare to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswammy Stadium, all eyes are on the much-anticipated showdown between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. Kohli, known as 'King Kohli', and Gill, the 'Prince' of Indian batting, represent two generations of cricket excellence.
(2025-04-02). Saurabh Chaudhary Leads India's Charge at ISSF World Cup. devdiscourse.com Saurabh Chaudhary will command attention as the Indian shooting team readies for the ISSF World Cup, with competitions in the men's 10m pistol and skeet slated to commence at the Tiro Federal Argentino de Buenos Aires Shooting Range on Thursday.
(2025-04-02). US sends B-2 bombers to strategic base near Yemen and Iran. geo.tv 
Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, attends a joint news conference with Gen Nakatani, Japan's defense minister, not photographed, at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, Japan, on Sunday, March 30, 2025. — Reuters B-2 bombers deployed at Diego Garcia, strategic Indian…
(2025-04-02). New Indian bill proposes to revamp Muslim land management, faces backlash. geo.tv 
(2025-04-02). Australia continues to deny existence of Wunna Nyiyaparli, despite UN order. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Justice not Jails says keeping children in police cells is 'unacceptable'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Labor's election budget fails on cost-of-living, housing and climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Momentum builds against NT govt's mandatory sentencing regime. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). New report says even middle-income earners struggle with rents. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). NSW doctors challenge Labor's bid to halt campaign for fair wages, conditions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). NT Chief Minister under fire from ICAC, environment groups, supporters of voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). NT MLA misleads parliament about support for mandatory sentencing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Revealed: AUKUS was always designed to make Australia a giant US military base. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Green Left Show Cut military spending, dump AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-02). Maltese Falcon Poachers: European hunters endanger Egypt's birds. newarab.com 
As the sun hung low over the Nile, casting golden ripples across the water, we navigated Lake Naser. The air carried whispers of wings overhead, the soft rustle of migratory birds seeking refuge during their epic winter journey from Europe to Africa. | In January 2024, it was here, in these seemingly tranquil landscapes, that we began unraveling the tangled web of illegal bird hunting – a world where beauty and brutality collide. | Evidence was e…
(2025-04-02). Egypt eyes Sudan's reconstruction as RSF suffers setbacks. newarab.com 
Dozens of Egyptian construction companies prepare to participate in the rebuilding of Sudan, with the Sudanese army scoring a series of Sudan's civil war, which erupted in mid-April 2023 and pitted the Sudanese army against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has caused the
(2025-04-02). France: Who's Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen's likely successor. newarab.com 
With On 31 March, a Paris court ruled that Le Pen could not stand for president for five years. She was also sentenced to five years in prison, two of which she will serve. While her lawyers hav…
(2025-04-02). Macron urges 'mercy' from Algerian leader for jailed writer. newarab.com 
French President Macron made the plea during a "long, frank and friendly" phone call covering
(2025-04-02). Morocco king pardons dual national jailed over extremist network. newarab.com 
A Belgian-
(2025-04-02). Trump says could visit Saudi Arabia as early as next month. newarab.com 
(2025-04-02). Inside Turkey's executive coup. newarab.com 
It finally happened: Ekrem ƒ∞mamoƒülu, Istanbul's mayor and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's most The move was a long time coming, and it cannot be dismissed as mere political manoeuvring. It might not seem like it, but this is how coups often happen nowadays: with no blood and no noise beyond th…
(2025-04-02). Egypt's Sisi ridiculed for distributing McDonald's meals. newarab.com 
Egypt's Video footage shared online shows the president surrounded by crowds of children, while he hands out meals to them in Cairo's Manara area. | The footage stirred controversy, with many noting that McDonald's is one of the key brands listed…
(2025-04-02). France and Algeria are back to talking, for now. newarab.com 
In a phone call on 31 March,
(2025-04-02). Pro-Palestinian student leaves US amid crackdown on activists. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestinian student who was suing the "Given what we have seen across the United States, I have lost faith that a favourable ruling from the courts would guarantee my…
(2025-04-02). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-04-02). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-04-02). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-04-02). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-04-02). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-02). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-04-02). DRC president pardons coup plotters of American origin. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi on Tuesday granted a presidential pardon to several coup plotters of American origin, who had been sentenced to death, according to official sources. Marcel Malanga, born in Utah, United States, and two other Americans who were sentenced to death …
(2025-04-02). Kampala flood victims call for support. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The victims of floods that swept through Kampala last week have appealed to the government for relief support. Many were left homeless and have suffered significant property damage. The heavy downpour rendered several roads leading to the city center impassable. Furthermore, sections of the Kampala-Jinja highway, specifically at Kyambogo, …
(2025-04-02). Kenya makes math optional in high school. independent.co.ug 
This is a bad idea. Instead, the system needs to focus on the root causes of low performance and how to fix them COMMENT | MOSES NGWARE | Kenya's education ministry announced in March 2025 that mathematics would be an optional subject in senior secondary school, which begins in grade 10. Most students in this …
(2025-04-02). Policewoman arrested for shooting city engineer in buttocks in reported car mix-up. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A policewoman has been arrested for shooting the Soroti City engineer, Robert Kairu. Kairu was shot on Friday by the counter-terrorism police officer attached to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in what could be a mix-up over car use. Kairu's Friday started at Soroti Hyde Park, where he was …
(2025-04-02). Sam Mwandha retires at UWA. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A long-time career conservationist, Dr. John Samuel Mwandha, the eighth executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) hands over office today as heads for retirement. He has been at the helm of Uganda's top conservation body since 2018 upon succeeding Dr. Andrew Sseguya. He hands over to former Uganda …
(2025-04-02). UBL gives Rotary sh100million boost. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Breweries contributes UGx100m towards 100throtary district 9213 conference Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), has announced a sponsorship package of sh100million towards the 100th Rotary Uganda District 9213 Conference, slated to take place from 9th to 12th April 2025 at Civil Service College in Jinja. Speaking at the event to announce …
(2025-04-02). UECDL: No electricity without paying. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) now controls the country's electricity distribution network with the end of the 20-year Umeme concession. UECDL's management under Paul Mwesigwa not only takes charge of the 170,000 transformer zones and 34000 kilometers of lines. It also inherits a close to three thousand-person workforce …
(2025-04-02). Paging Dr. Land Baron. levernews.com 
(2025-04-02). Can Europe Stop Trump and Putin? fpif.org The gap between the fall of the Roman Empire and the first glimmers of the Renaissance was about 1,000 years. No one has that kind of time anymore.
(2025-04-02). Keir Starmer wanting 'Adolescence' shown in schools is a disaster waiting to happen. thecanary.co An open letter is warning the government of the dangers of screening Adolescence in UK schools and has amassed over 1000 signatures. Adolescence Adolescence is a Netflix drama which Labour Party PM Keir Starmer has mischaracterised as a 'documentary' on multiple occasions. The open letter — penned by Jaimi Shrive and Dr Jessica Taylor of […] | By
(2025-04-02). With detention of beloved farmworker organizer, ICE comes for the labor movement. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in On the morning of March 25, farmworker organizer Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who stopped his car while he was driving his wife to work in Skagit County, Washington. People to whom Juarez has spoken say he requested to see a warrant, and when he attempted to get his ID after being asked, the ICE a…
(2025-04-02). CPJ, partners urge Congress to protect USAGM-affiliated journalists from deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-02). 'Elbows Up, Britain': Canada's Boycott of American Goods Spreads to the UK. bylinetimes.com What can be done, if our PM is reluctant to copy Canada and hit back as hard as we get? We may see the British public responding to Trump's far-right administration with more force. | There is an emerging movement to boycott American products in the UK, inspired by Canada's 'Elbows Up' campaign — a hockey term for the action taken by players getting ready for the puck drop — which has led to a collapse of 70% in Canadians travelling to the US, while many Canadian stores have removed American alcohol from shelves. | Brits are now sharing lists of major US consumer brands that might be avoided to hi…
(2025-04-02). MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government. xinhuanet.com Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report.
(2025-04-02). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2025-04-02). Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles. xinhuanet.com Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept. 20, local media reported on Monday.
(2025-04-02). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2025-04-02). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.
(2025-04-02). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-02). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2025-04-02). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2025-04-02). Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. xinhuanet.com Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
(2025-04-02). U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult" : former deputy PM. xinhuanet.com Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
(2025-04-02). Thanks to DWP cuts, Labour just fell to its WORST approval rating yet. thecanary.co The Labour Party government is in turmoil, marked by a significant slide in approval ratings following a controversial Spring Statement delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves. Specifically, it seems that the planned Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) cuts that have sparked outrage among chronically ill and disabled people across the UK are a factor in […] | By
(2025-04-02). For an intransigent opposition to the rearmament of capitalist Europe. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-02). Bernie Sanders' rallies tens of thousands as unions prepare national protest. internationalviewpoint.org With President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continuing to move fast and furious against the American people's social welfare systems and the unions, the resistance to Trump is growing in different forms and taking to the streets around the country. | – | / |
(2025-04-02). Thousands protest canalisation of the Indus and coporate farming. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-02). Turkey and the Neofascist Contagion. internationalviewpoint.org The ongoing battle in Turkey has become increasingly significant for the entire world. If the Turkish popular movement wins, its victory will have a significant impact in galvanizing resistance to the rise of neofascism worldwide. | – | / |
(2025-04-02). Le Pen convicted, the fight against the far right continues! internationalviewpoint.org In the so-called case of "the parliamentary assistants to the European Parliament", Marine Le Pen was sentenced on Monday 31 March to four years in prison, two of which were suspended, a fine of €200,000 and was banned from running for office for five years. Thus, taking into account the usual judicial delays before the holding of an appeal and the effect of political destabilization, her candidacy for the presidential election in 2027 is very much in doubt, especially if the election is called early. | – | /…
(2025-04-02). Ukraine: The left's dilemma amid a crumbling world order: Prepare to fight or let others determine the outcome? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-02). Don't be Fooled by Activists Hiding in a Quaker 'Friends Meeting House'. dailysceptic.org Last week, 20 officers broke into a Quaker Meeting House and arrested six women. Was this another crackdown on free speech, like the parents arrested for criticising their child's school? Not so fast, says Ben Pile.
(2025-04-02). President Trump's Energy Dominance Agenda Leaves Climate Juggernaut on Brink of Collapse. dailysceptic.org It has taken President Trump and his energy dominance agenda less than 60 days to put the entire edifice of the climate juggernaut — over 30 years in the making — on the brink of collapse, says Dr Tilak Doshi.
(2025-04-02). Labour Drops to New Poll Low. dailysceptic.org Support for Labour has dropped to a new low of 21% while the Conservatives lead on 26%, ahead of Reform on 25%. The cost of living was the top concern while climate change barely made the top 10. Time to sack Ed Miliband?
(2025-04-02). New Research Lays Bare The Harsh Realities Facing Artists And Arts Workers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australia's visual arts and craft workers are facing increasingly deteriorating conditions, according to research published today . | Our four-year study reveals workers …
(2025-04-02). Can You Tell The Difference Between Real And Fake News Photos? Take The Quiz To Find Out. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | You wouldn't usually associate Pikachu with protest. | But a figure dressed as the iconic yellow Poke mon joined a protest last week in Turkey to demonstrate against the …
(2025-04-02). Pink Slime And 'Truthpapers': Why More Local News Publications Is Not Necessarily Better. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Securing the future of local journalism is attracting attention from industry, policymakers and academics across the globe, at a time when the landscape is radically …
(2025-04-02). Just Stop Trump's Oil! Campaigners expose the shocking level of US fossil fuel imports to the UK. thecanary.co 
As the US under Donald Trump's leadership considers slapping tariffs on UK goods, a group of protestors from Fossil Free London gathered outside London's US Embassy in Nine Elms, near Vauxhall in London: Just Stop Trump's Oil! As the UK considers how to retaliate to these tariffs, campaigners encouraged the UK to 'Unchain from Trump' […] | By
(2025-04-02). India is facing another devastating summer of deadly heatwaves. thecanary.co As India prepares for another summer marked by severe heatwaves, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings about the likelihood of above-normal temperatures and an increased number of extreme heat days across the country from April to June. India: another deadly summer of heatwaves is on the horizon States such as Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, […] | By
(2025-04-02). Drax got its ass handed to it once again in front of hundreds of biomass industry lackies. thecanary.co At 9am on Wednesday 2 April, four people were forcibly removed after disrupting the Drax-sponsored Argus Biomass Conference. Of course, if you don't know Drax then you should. It's the company that burns wood but pretends it's eco-friendly. Drax poisons people Disrupters, posed as conference attendees, stopped the keynote speech from Drax's Chief Sustainability Officer, […] | By
(2025-04-02). Ukraine War Day Ukrainians In Space! Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today concluding For an expert opinion, whether or not we should take this seriously, the reporter, Rafael Fakhrutdinov turns to military/political expert Vladimir Skachko. "In previous times," the latter explains, "the factory Yuzhmash in Dnepropetrovsk, used to manufacture carrier rockets. After…
(2025-04-02). The New York Times admits direct US involvement in Ukraine war. defenddemocracy.press Andre Damon April 1, 2025 On Sunday, the New York Times published an extensive article on US involvement in the Ukraine war entitled "The Partnership: The Secret History of the War in Ukraine," which admits that "America was woven into the war far more intimately and broadly than previously understood." "The United States" was "woven into the …
(2025-04-02). Politics still understood it. indybay.org Never before has Germany been so rich on the one hand and so poor on the other. The well-known political scientist Christoph Butterwegge speaks of a "torn society". Over the last 40 years or so, neo-liberals in politics, business, science and the media have been responsible for economic and social upheaval — not least for the political shift to the right. | Never before has Germany been so rich on the one hand and so poor on the other. The well-known political scientist Christoph Butterwegge speaks of a "torn society". Over the last 40 years or so, neo-liberals in politics, business, science and the me…
(2025-04-02). 1,000 to 2,000 people at the Tesla protest in Walnut Creek. indybay.org An estimated 1,000 to 2,000 people protested at the Walnut Creek Tesla on Saturday, March 29…
(2025-04-02). 12 years on, the Bedroom Tax is still inflicting misery on families particularly in the North East. thecanary.co The policy known widely as the bedroom tax, officially termed the Removal of the Spare Room Subsidy, marks twelve years since its implementation. Introduced through the Welfare Reform Act in 2013, this policy impacts social renters by reducing their vital financial support on Universal Credit by 14% for having one extra bedroom and by a […] | By
(2025-04-02). The Future of Medicine: How Germany is Leading in Stem Cell Treatments. thecanary.co Germany has long been at the forefront of medical advancements, and its role in stem cell research is no exception. The country is a global leader in developing innovative therapies that help patients suffering from various diseases, including diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and tissue regeneration challenges. With modern facilities and highly qualified specialists, stem cell treatments […] | By
(2025-04-02). Ramiro, el chapista de la calle Genios. cubadebate.cu A sus 73 años, Ramiro es un hombre que lleva la mecánica y la chapistería en la sangre. Nacido en Holguín, pero habanero por elección desde hace 48 años, ha dedicado su vida a reparar y construir con "todo lo que aparece". Desde los años 70, comenzó su camino en la chapistería, arreglando refrigeradores, lavadoras y "cualquier cosa que necesitara una segunda oportunidad".
(2025-04-02). øQué sucede con el cultivo del plátano y con el programa arrocero en Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La agricultura cubana sigue siendo un tema central para nuestro pueblo. La Mesa Redonda dedicó su emisión de este martes al Grupo Empresarial Agrícola del MINAG, que desempeña un papel fundamental en la alimentación del país. øQué sucede con el cultivo del plátano y con el programa arrocero en Cuba?. Cubadebate invita a los lectores a participar en su foro de debate sobre este asunto.
(2025-04-02). Il Senegal torna ad essere Paese leader in Africa occidentale. strategic-culture.su Storicamente al centro del processo di emancipazione dell'Africa dal gioco occidentale, il Senegal ha conosciuto alti e bassi nelle sue vicende politiche. | Segue nostro L'ex presidente Macky Sall ha lasciato in eredità una situazione difficile, generando un contesto di frustrazione, corruzione endemica e disparità economiche sempre più marcate che sono risultate determinanti per l'affermarsi di un nuovo Governo oggi guidato da Ousmane S…
(2025-04-02). Corno d'Africa, una nuova crisi in arrivo? strategic-culture.su Destabilizzare il Corno d'Africa è una strategia già nota al mondo anglo-americano per cercare di mantenere la regione in una instabilità utile al dominio commerciale. | Segue nostro Il Sud Sudan non trova tregua | Nel Corno d'Africa, due fragili processi di pace sono seriamente minacciati: le lotte di potere interne in Sud Sudan e nella regione etiope del Tigray potrebbero trasformarsi in crisi regionali. In Sud Sudan, come già avvenut…
(2025-04-02). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 2 de abril de 2025. cubadebate.cu