(2025-04-06). Wisconsin: Tens of Thousands in Over 30 Cities Join Hands Off! Protests April 5, 2025 (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-04-06). About 600,000 people protest Trump and Musk under slogan 'Hands Off'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Hundreds of thousands of Americans across all 50 states, including the capital, Washington, held massive demonstrations against US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.According to US media, protesters were calling to end the Trump administration's interference in their lives under the slogan "Hands Up". About 600,000 protesters took to the streets to express their rejection of US President Donald Trump's policies on education, jobs, the economy, and democracy, CNN reported. MASSIVE Anti-Trump uprising in NYC!!
(2025-04-06). Friday 4/4: Know Your Protest Rights Before Hands Off! – ACLU Action Webinar. indybay.org Online: act.aclu.org/a/handsoffkyr…
(2025-04-06). Social Security Admin & DOGE sued to stop unlawful cuts to Social Security Services. indybay.org Hands Off! the Social Security Administration!
(2025-04-06). 2,000 at Fresno "Hands Off!" Protest. indybay.org It was the largest anti-Trump protest ever in Fresno.
(2025-04-06). Hands Off Everything — Save Our Democracy. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO (04-05) — More than 1,200 demonstrations sponsored by over 400 activists' groups took place today in all 50 states to protest Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's dismantling of the government to put into place their conservative MAGA agenda based on Project 2025 that has negatively impacted people across the globe. | To date, these are the largest mass mobilizations since Trump took office in January with activists against the power grab calling for "Hands Off!" our government. "We have a president not a king!" "Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them, but we ar…
(2025-04-06). Saturday 4/5: Hands Off! San Leandro Stands Up! indybay.org City of San Leandro Root Park | E 14th Street, between Toler Ave and Dan Niemi Way | San Leandro, CA 94577…
(2025-04-06). 'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump's policies. newarab.com 
Thousands of people descended Saturday on Washington's National Mall and other cities across the United States in opposition to A big "HANDS OFF!" banner stretched across the stage of an outdoor theatre just a few blocks from the White House, with protests holding signs that read "Not My President!", "Fascism has Arrived," "Stop Evil," and "Hands Off Our Social Security." | Jane Ellen Saums, 66, said she was dismayed to see…
(2025-04-06). Red Crescent video shows last moments for slain Gaza aid workers. newarab.com 
A video recovered from the cellphone of an aid worker killed in Gaza alongside other rescuers shows their final moments, according to the Palestine Red Crescent, with clearly marked ambulances and emergency lights flashing as heavy gunfire erupts. | The aid worker was among 15 humanitarian personnel who were killed on March 23 in an attack by Israeli forces, according to the United Nations and the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). | The Israeli military has claimed its soldiers "did not randomly attack" any ambulances, insisting they fired on "terrorists" approaching them in "suspicious vehicles". | Milit…
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.
(2025-04-06). Massive protest for Palestine rocks DC as Gaza genocide begins anew. therealnews.com 
As Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza with the full support of the Trump administration, the movement in solidarity with Palestine has returned to Washington, DC, in a Videography / Production: Jaisal Noor |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Jaisal Noor: | On April 5th, thousands joined anti-Trump protests across the US, in…
(2025-04-06). Israeli troops deploy to new corridor across Gaza, scores killed. newarab.com 
Israel says troops have deployed to a newly established security corridor across the southern Gaza Strip. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday announced the new Morag Corridor and suggested it would cut off the southern city of Rafah, which Israel has ordered evacuated, from the rest of Gaza. | A military statement Saturday said troops with the 36th Division had been deployed in the corridor. It was not immediately clear how many had deployed or where exactly the corridor was located. | Netanyahu said it would be "a second Philadelphi corridor," referring to the Gaza side of the border with Egypt f…
(2025-04-06). US builds mass force around Iran to support Israel's genocide and expansionism. skwawkbox.org 
Air and sea force build-up as terror state aids terror state The US has continued its build-up of forces against Iran as the Trump looks to neutralise all resistance to Israel's genocide in Gaza: The same forces could easily be deployed against Yemen, which the US has claimed is its target — and has continued …
(2025-04-06). Global strike for Gaza to take action Tomorrow. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Several social media platforms are facing widespread calls from pro-Palestine organizations advocating for a global strike for Gaza, in efforts to protest and combat the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Strip since Oct. 7, 2023. Many social media users from several countries across the globe swarmed platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook, with the hashtag "#StrikeForGaza."A user on Musk's X wrote, "Share, support & solidarity for humanity and freedom. To stop the genocide in which the Palestinian people are subjected."Another shared, "Stand for humanity, Stand for children! Ga…
(2025-04-06). Restoring Lies And Insanity To American History. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump's latest executive order titled "RESTORING TRUTH AND SANITY TO AMERICAN HISTORY" replicates a tactic used by all authoritarian regimes. In the name of countering bias, they distort the nation's history into self-serving mythology. | History will be used to justify the power of the ruling elites in the present by deifying the ruling elites of the past. It will disappear the suffering of the victims of genocide, enslavement, discrimination and institutional racism. The repression and violence during our labor wars — hundreds of workers were killed by gun thugs, company goons, police and…
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.
(2025-04-06). Employee calls out Microsoft AI CEO for Israel support. newarab.com 
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were "You are a war profiteer. Stop using AI for genocide," Microsoft employee Ibtihal Aboussad said at the…
(2025-04-06). Israeli Official: Palestinians Will Be Removed From Gaza After Hamas Eliminated. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-06). Israel, Primary Threat to Peace and Democracy. defenddemocracy.press April 6, 2025 By Dionysios G. Drosos (*) Everything that has happened since October 7 and beyond appears to have been carefully cultivated within Israeli society. Featured Image: Sketch by Palestinian artist Mohammad Sabaaneh When asked by a journalist, "What will happen if the Palestinians refuse to leave Gaza?" an elderly woman replied, "No, no! They want to …
(2025-04-06). Palestine Red Crescent Releases Video Showing Israeli Murder of First Responders in Gaza. orinocotribune.com The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has The video shows the vehicles moving in the dark with their headlights and emergency flashing lights switched on. Israeli forces then opened fire on the vehicles for several minutes. | The Israeli military initially denied the vehicles had their headlights or emergency signals on when…
(2025-04-06). Egypt proposes Gaza truce as Israel intensifies ground attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). Macron to go near Gaza to support ceasefire during Egypt visit. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). Britain urges Israel to respect Syria's borders, prioritize diplomacy. presstv.ir Britain has urged Israel to respect Syria's territorial integrity, asserting that Syria's stability is in the best interest of the entire region.
(2025-04-06). Israel trying to destabilize Lebanon, Syria through military provocations: Arab League chief. presstv.ir Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit says Israel is seeking to destabilize Lebanon and Syria through military provocations, stressing that global inaction had further emboldened the occupying regime.
(2025-04-06). Israel claims it destroyed former military site in southern Syria. presstv.ir The Israeli military claims it has raided a former military site in southern Syria earlier this week, destroying and seizing tanks, armored vehicles and missiles.
(2025-04-06). International Mine Awareness Day: Addressing the threat of explosive ordnance in Syria. icrc.org A statement from Stephan Sakalian, the Head of ICRC Delegation in Syria…
(2025-04-06). Patrick Lawrence: Germany in Crisis Part 1 —The Lost Man of Europe. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-06). Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Sudan: Delivering life-saving care to support a health system in crisis. icrc.org Atbara, Sudan…
(2025-04-06). The Rohingya crisis is pushing biodiversity to the brink in Bangladesh. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-06). Iran president fires deputy over pricey Antarctica trip. newarab.com 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday dismissed his deputy for parliamentary affairs over a costly trip to Antarctica, as the country grapples with hyperinflation amid a biting economic crisis. | The Dutch-flagged vessel has offered luxury expeditions to Antarctica since 2009, with one agency pricing an eight-day trip at 3,885 euros per person. | "In a c…
(2025-04-06). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-04-06). Rubio's NATO visit exposes mounting tensions, eroding trust in transatlantic ties. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended his first NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, where he reaffirmed Washington's position that Europe should take more responsibility for defending the alliance. As talks unfolded on critical issues such as the Ukraine crisis, defense spending, and NATO's strategic …
(2025-04-06). A new debt crisis since 2020-2022 [Part 2]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). Assessing the new debt crisis in the South [Part 1]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). Trump's tariffs could cause huge global crisis. indybay.org After World War One, the United States and others stopped protectionism. They had already gained their economic advantage over other countries, and wanted to pull up the ladder, and prevent other countries from doing what it had done — public investment, raising living standards, the economy of high wages to increase labor productivity.
(2025-04-06). Lebanon calls on US to stop Israeli strikes, ceasefire violations. presstv.ir Lebanon has appealed to the US to pile pressure on the Israeli regime to stop its strikes, and cease its flagrant violations of a ceasefire agreement with the Arab nation.
(2025-04-06). Lebanon officials discuss ceasefire with US envoy Morgan Ortagus. newarab.com 
Senior Lebanese officials said Saturday's talks with visiting US deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus were positive, focusing on south Lebanon amid a fragile truce between Israel and Hezbollah. | President Joseph The United States chairs a committee, which also includes France, that is tasked with ov…
(2025-04-06). Autopsy finds teenage Palestinian died of starvation in Israeli prison. presstv.ir An autopsy has found that Palestinian teenager Walid Khalid Abdullah Ahmad died of starvation in an Israeli detention facility.
(2025-04-06). Palestinian teenager died after being starved in Israeli custody. newarab.com 
A Palestinian boy from the occupied West Bank became the first teenager to die in
(2025-04-06). Europe turns off the lights. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). Mashatile to address Ahmed Kathrada Legacy Business Breakfast. sanews.gov.za Mashatile to address Ahmed Kathrada Legacy Business Breakfast | Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile will on Monday deliver the keynote address at the inaugural Ahmed Kathrada Legacy Business Breakfast series to be held in Illovo, Gauteng. | The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation, formed in 2008, is an organisation aimed at deepening non-racialism in post-apartheid South Africa through the promotion of values, rights and principles enshrined in the Freedom Charter and the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. | Mashatile is attending the event as a champion of social cohesion and nation building activities.
(2025-04-06). New Video Evidence Disputes Israeli Army's Account Of Medic Killings. popularresistance.org New video evidence relating to the killing of 15 Palestinian rescue workers by Israeli forces has emerged, contradicting the Israeli account of the attack on a medical convoy in Rafah last week. | The footage, which was retrieved from a phone belonging to one of the medics who was killed, shows the Israeli army attacking clearly marked Red Crescent ambulances that had their emergency signal lights on, and emergency medical workers wearing reflective vests. | Officials from the Palestine Red Crescent Society said in a news conference on Friday at the United Nations headquarters that they had presented the nearly s…
(2025-04-06). Lusail Sky Festival Lights Up Qatar With Drones, Jets, and Family Fun. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). Francesca Albanese remains UN's special rapporteur for Palestine despite pro-Israel opposition. presstv.ir The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) extends Francesca Albanese's mandate until 2028, despite protests from pro-Israel groups.
(2025-04-06). FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan. icrc.org 2024 Highlights…
(2025-04-06). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). InsightsÔΩúUWS professor: China's building well-functioning industry-university-research ecosystem. ecns.cn Chinese enterprises are working cohesively with universities and research institutions. Processes can be improved and knowledge can be integrated within the businesses, which enables more enterprises and business activities and a well-functioning ecosystem.
(2025-04-06). Sunday 4/13: Send Crypto Billionaire Techno Fascist Czar David Sacks To Mars On 1 Way Ticket. indybay.org Billionaire David Sacks Pacifica Heights Mansion | 2845 Broadway | San Francisco…
(2025-04-06). ousted Shin Bet head confirms: War benefits Netanyahu. haaretz.com The security chief's testimony suggests Netanyahu fears a hostage deal could collapse his coalition, while using the war to divert attention from his ongoing trial…
(2025-04-06). Netanyahu to visit White House on Monday: US official. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House on Monday, according to a senior US official. | It comes amid President Donald Trump's shock imposition of 17 percent tariffs on Israeli imports, an elusive search for a If the two men discuss tariffs, as seems nearly certain, Netanyahu would be the first foreign leader to travel to Washington in an attempt to negotiate a better deal with Trump. | Israel had a…
(2025-04-06). Netanyahu Heads to Washington After Hungary Visit, Plans Talks With Trump on Hostages, Tariffs, and Iran. themedialine.org
(2025-04-06). Ecuador's Ex-Diplomat: Far-Right Can Do Anything to Sway Election (Interview). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "They killed a presidential candidate to sway the 2023 vote. They are capable of anything—but Ecuador now sees thr…
(2025-04-06). UK MP Dan Norris suspended following arrest in rape case. geo.tv 
Suspended MP Dan Norris — X/votedannorrisLONDON: Dan Norris of the UK's ruling Labour Party has been suspended by the party after his arrest on suspicion of rape and other sexual offences, including alleged crimes dating back to the 2000s.Police said a man in his 60s…
(2025-04-06). Understanding Israel's Impunity. counterpunch.org
(2025-04-06). UAE sentences three Uzbeks charged of killing Israeli Rabbi and former IOF soldier to death. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-06). Czech Republic considers relocating embassy to Jerusalem. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Czech Republic government is studying to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem making it the first European country to follow the US in moving the embassy to Jerusalem, Israeli media reported on Saturday.Ynet reported citing a senior Czech official who told an Israeli counterpart that the Czech government will be announcing its decision to move the embassy very soon.The Czech Republic's decision comes after a call by US President Donald Trump, who moved the American embassy to Jerusalem in 2018 during his term. That same year, the Czech Republic announced launching offices in Je…
(2025-04-06). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by killing of PRCS medics and first responders. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Pro-Palestine activists protest alleged South African coal export to Israel. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestine activists in South Africa have protested outside a mining company they say is exporting coal to Israel.
(2025-04-06). U.K. foreign secretary slams detention of two MPs. haaretz.com The detained parliamentarians are Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who were rejected because they were suspected of plans to 'document the activities of security forces and spread anti-Israel hatred'…
(2025-04-06). Israeli troops deployed to 'security corridor' cutting off Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli troops have deployed to a newly established security corridor across
(2025-04-06). New PSC Campaign Launching To Encourage Israeli Boycotts. popularresistance.org Thousands of people are expected to take part in protests at supermarkets as part of a National Day of Action on Saturday 5 April in support of a new boycott campaign launched by Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC): 'Don't Buy Apartheid'. | The Don't Buy Apartheid campaign asks individual consumers as well as shops, restaurants, and venues, to take two actions in solidarity with Palestinians: boycott Israeli produce, and boycott Coca-Cola. | Israeli fruits and vegetables such as avocados, peppers, herbs and dates are stocked widely in the UK. But Israeli agricultural export companies, like Hadiklaim, Mehadrin and…
(2025-04-06). This Is Why Trump's Tariffs Will Fail. popularresistance.org In his first term as president of the United States, Donald Trump launched a trade war against China. In his second term, he has expanded that trade war to many countries around the world. | In a ceremony outside the White House on April 2, which the US president dubbed "Liberation Day", Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on dozens of countries, including high taxes on imports from top US trading partners: 54% on China, 46% on Vietnam, 25% on South Korea, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the European Union. | Trump falsely claimed that these tariffs were "reciprocal", but they were actually unilateral.
(2025-04-06). Iran rejects 'meaningless' direct talks with US. aljazeera.com As war of words over nuclear weapons deal escalates, FM Araghchi says he wants talks on 'equal footing'.
(2025-04-06). Iran says wants dialogue 'on equal footing' with US. newarab.com 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday his country was willing to engage in dialogue with the United States as equals, but without clarifying whether Tehran would participate in direct talks. | It came after US President Donald Trump, who has called on Tehran to hold direct negotiations on its nuclear programme, threatened to bomb Iran Iran says it is ready to engage in dialogue, but refuses to hold direct talks under threats and pressure. | "The Islamic Republic of Iran wan…
(2025-04-06). Massive Celebrations After South Korea's President Is Impeached. popularresistance.org In a unanimous decision on Friday, April 4, the Constitutional Court in Seoul upheld the impeachment of Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, ordering his immediate removal from his post. | Millions of people took to the streets across the country to celebrate the court's decision calling it the end of the coup attempt. People carried posters and banners denouncing Yoon's authoritarianism and chanting pro-democracy and pro-peace slogans. | All eight judges in the constitutional court agreed with its acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae who said that by declaring martial law Yoon "abandoned his responsibility to safeguar…
(2025-04-06). What To Do If The Insurrection Act Is Invoked. popularresistance.org With President Trump constantly flooding the zone, there's a chance to think ahead about the possible implementation of the Insurrection Act. One of Trump's presidential actions calls for the Secretary of Defense and Homeland Security to submit a joint report by April 20. The report will offer "any recommendations regarding additional actions that may be necessary to obtain complete operational control of the southern border, including whether to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807." | President Trump loves direct control and so it strikes me that invoking the Insurrection Act is very likely. This occasionally us…
(2025-04-06). More Than 1,800 Academics Say They Will Boycott Columbia. popularresistance.org Near the end of March, Gary Wilder, a professor of anthropology at the City University of New York, sent an email about his decision to decline attending a conference at Columbia University, explaining he was doing so because Columbia is "actively colluding with the U.S. government's project to destroy higher education and criminalize dissent." | "A boycott is one of the few instruments available to the academic community through which to censure Columbia," Wilder wrote to many of those involved in the gathering. | Wilder is one of more than 1,800 academics and 50 organizations who have joine…
(2025-04-06). Trump's Tariffs Won't Reverse Globalization. popularresistance.org While it was not technically a tariff, the 1808 law prohibiting the importation of enslaved people to the U.S. from Africa and the Caribbean had the same effect, protecting domestic industries—in this case the breeding of the enslaved for commercial trade—from foreign competitors. For everyone but the enslaved of course, the ban worked like a charm, raising significantly the sale price that slaveholders could demand for a bondswoman or bondsman. | In the half-century that followed the embargo on international slave trafficking, the number of enslaved in the U.S. quadrupled from one to four million by…
(2025-04-06). Washington Hits Snag Against Yemen. popularresistance.org The US military has used $200 million in munitions since it restarted its campaign against Yemen over two weeks ago — the success of which has been "limited," according to a 4 April report by the New York Times (NYT). | The report comes as US President Donald Trump has been boasting about the success of Washington's campaign against the Ansarallah resistance movement, which he says has been "decimated." | "In closed briefings in recent days, Pentagon officials have acknowledged that there has been only limited success in destroying the Houthis' vast, largely underground arsenal of missiles, drones and launc…
(2025-04-06). 'Liberation Day' Tariffs Will Concentrate Wealth Even More. popularresistance.org Trump's trade policies have been wildly unpredictable in the first two months of his second presidency. Tariff deadlines have come and been delayed with no rhyme or reason, leaving cross-border trade in the lurch. | Such volatility was a nightmare for investors in the top one percent, but they are now given some clarity thanks to the inauguration of Trump's so-called "Liberation Day" — a comprehensive set of retaliatory tariffs imposed on all imported products from trading partners who allegedly disadvantage US exports through their own regulatory regime.
(2025-04-06). Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on US navy supply ship in red sea. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Houthi military spokesperson announced early Sunday that the group had launched a ballistic missile targeting a U.S. Navy supply vessel operating alongside the aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea.In a televised statement on Al-Masirah TV, spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that Houthi naval forces, supported by missile and drone units, had directly engaged with the USS Truman and its support fleet. Saree claimed the strike succeeded in preventing what he described as "aggressive attacks" by the U.S. on Yemeni territory during the past few hours.Saree emphasized that Houthi forces would co…
(2025-04-06). 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…
(2025-04-06). India's 'Operation Brahma' Delivers Aid to Quake-Hit Myanmar. devdiscourse.com In response to a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, India dispatched 31 tonnes of humanitarian aid on Sunday. The mission, dubbed 'Operation Brahma,' aims to bolster relief efforts in the devastated region.
(2025-04-06). Rains add to challenge for Myanmar quake relief, toll at 3,471. geo.tv 
Rubble lies near a damaged building following a strong earthquake in Pyawbwe township, Mandalay, Myanmar, April 4, 2025. – ReutersBANGKOK: Rains fell on parts of earthquake-hit Myanmar over the weekend, which aid agencies said could complicate relief efforts and raise the risk of disease…
(2025-04-06). UN calls for Myanmar support as quake death toll reaches 3,354. newarab.com 
The United Nations called for the world to rally behind quake-hit Myanmar on Saturday as the death toll rose to 3,354, while a former USAID official said a U.S. aid team had received notice they were losing their jobs after arriving in the disaster zone. | In addition to those killed by the March 28 earthquake, 4,850 people were injured and another 220 are missing, state media said. | During a visit to Myanmar's second-biggest city, Mandalay, which was near the epicentre of the 7.7 magnitude quake, United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher appealed for international support. | "The destruction is staggering. Lives…
(2025-04-06). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org
(2025-04-06). Thousands Rally across US to Protest Trump, Musk Policies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Demonstrators in all 50 US states gathered on Saturday to protest policies linked to President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, with over 1,200 rallies organized nationwide.
(2025-04-06). IRGC chief: Iran knows war formulas needed to defeat enemy. presstv.ir The IRGC chief commander says Iran is not looking for military conflict but will respond forcefully to any threat.
(2025-04-06). Addis Ababa launches 100 new electric buses. tvbrics.com 
The country plans to replace 95 per cent of fossil fuel vehicles with EVs by 2033…
(2025-04-06). Brazil sets record for job creation. tvbrics.com 
Over 430 thousand new jobs in February, fueled by reindustrialisation and domestic investment…
(2025-04-06). South Africa plans to plant 10 million trees by 2030 under new initiative. tvbrics.com 
The programme is expected to make a significant contribution to improving air quality and reducing the risk of soil erosion…
(2025-04-06). US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders. aljazeera.com The decision comes as political tensions mount in South Sudan, causing fears of a renewed civil war.
(2025-04-06). A Deadly Nazi Cult in Chile. aljazeera.com How was a paedophilia and torture cult operating in plain sight in Chile for decades?>
(2025-04-06). Verstappen wins F1 Japanese GP ahead of Norris, Piastri. aljazeera.com The reigning world champion held off McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to claim his 64th career GP victory.
(2025-04-06). How much support is there for Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul's imprisoned mayor? aljazeera.com As mass rallies continue in Türkiye and the CHP plans its next move, we take a look at the man at the heart of protests.
(2025-04-06). Rains add to misery in quake-hit Myanmar as death toll rises to 3,471. aljazeera.com UN says 'traumatised and fearful' survivors in Myanmar are in need of food, water and shelter.
(2025-04-06). Russia and the US made "three steps forward" after two days of consultations in Washington. indianpunchline.com
(2025-04-06). Cuts to Biomedical Research Will Cost Lives, Scientific Breakthroughs Careers. truthout.org In 2011, I, Deepti Pradhan, was diagnosed with breast cancer. A year of surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation followed, leaving lasting effects. In December 2023, I, Christine Ngaruiya, got a call from my parents — my mother, a two-time breast cancer survivor, had something suspicious on a routine mammogram. My heart sank. As a physician, I knew a third breast cancer was unlikely — but I also… |
(2025-04-06). Trump will make China great again. strategic-culture.su Although the White House insists it used a sophisticated formula to calculate its 'Liberation Day' tariff list, and even showed us its maths, can it really be a pure coincidence that if you type "What would be an easy way to calculate the tariffs that should be imposed onto other countries so that the US is on even playing-fields when it comes to trade deficits?" into almost any AI chatbot, you get just that set of tariffs?>
(2025-04-06). CHECK (This Is The Key Reason Trump's Tariffs Won't Work). pressenza.com As far as the use of any more sanctions and/or tariffs is concerned, a large red flag was raised when the Biden administration tried to sanction Russia (14 rounds of sanctions) in 2022 — 2024. The sanctions produced a fiasco, as Russia's economy rose up from being number six in the world to number four. This is because China, India, Russia, Brazil, South Africa and the other BRICS nations have created an interdependent hybrid economy that no longer needs to bow to the dictates of the US. | The unipolar era of US dominance is over.(5) The first round of nails in the US' hegemonic coffin were hammered in in e…
(2025-04-06). Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China 'hit much harder' than US. scmp.com The US president told Americans to 'hang tough', warning them of pain ahead but promising that the United States would 'win'.
(2025-04-06). How China is reshaping its economic ties with Africa. scmp.com China maintains its lead as Africa's top trading partner, but economic headwinds have forced a shift in Beijing's approach.
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). China opens probe into DuPont for alleged monopolistic practices. ecns.cn The State Administration for Market Regulation, China's top market regulator, announced on Friday night that it has launched an investigation into DuPont China Group, a subsidiary of the US firm DuPont, for suspected monopolistic practices in violation of China's Anti-Monopoly Law.
(2025-04-06). Duty-free curb called 'self-defeating'. ecns.cn The Trump administration's latest tariff policy to cancel tax exemptions on low-value packages from China will disrupt the international trade order and increase costs for U.S. consumers, according to Chinese industry associations and experts.
(2025-04-06). EconoScope | Government support fuels innovation in China's private robotics economy. ecns.cn As China places greater emphasis on developing its private economy, especially the robot industry, more companies have gained government support in facilities, talent, and funding to achieve innovative results.
(2025-04-06). China unveils latest intelligent intercity train type. ecns.cn The latest intelligent intercity high-speed electric multiple units (EMUs) rolled off the production line in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province on Tuesday, CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co., Ltd. announced today.
(2025-04-06). China to impose additional 34% tariffs on all U.S. imports. ecns.cn Following U.S. decision to impose "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese exports to the U.S. on Wednesday, China has decided to impose additional 34-percent tariffs on all products imported from the U.S. starting from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday.
(2025-04-06). China adds 16 U.S. firms to export control list. ecns.cn China announced on Friday that it has decided to add 16 U.S. entities that endanger its national security and interests to its export control list.
(2025-04-06). China to impose additional tariffs on U.S. products. ecns.cn China will impose additional tariffs on all products imported from the United States, effective from April 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said Friday. An additional 34 percent tariff will be imposed on all products originating from the United States, according to a statement from the commission.
(2025-04-06). Chinese customs suspends import qualifications of 6 U.S. firms. ecns.cn China's General Administration of Customs on Friday suspended the import qualifications of six U.S. companies due to inspection and quarantine issues with their products.
(2025-04-06). China files lawsuit with WTO following U.S. slapping of 'reciprocal tariffs' on trading partners. ecns.cn China on Friday announced that it had filed a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the U.S.'s slapping of "reciprocal tariffs" on its trading partners."ÄÄ…
(2025-04-06). China launches anti-dumping probe into imports of medical CT tubes from U.S., India: commerce ministry. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce on Friday announced the launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of certain CT (computed tomography) medical X-ray tubes originating from the United States and India.
(2025-04-06). China announces export control measures on certain rare earth-related items. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce, in coordination with the General Administration of Customs, announced on Friday the implementation of export controls on seven types of medium and heavy rare earth elements.
(2025-04-06). China adds 11 U.S. firms to unreliable entity list. ecns.cn China has added 11 U.S. firms, including Skydio and BRINC Drones, to its unreliable entity list, the country's commerce ministry announced on Friday.
(2025-04-06). Finance Ministry blasts credit rating downgrade. ecns.cn The Ministry of Finance has said it deeply regrets and firmly disagrees with Fitch Ratings' decision to downgrade China's sovereign credit rating, describing the move as "biased" and "failing to objectively reflect the actual resilience of China's economy and the broad consensus in global markets".
(2025-04-06). China counters U.S. tariffs. ecns.cn China fired off a sweeping package of robust countermeasures on Friday — including a 34 percent tariff hike and rare earth export controls — in response to the latest round of sweeping tariffs adopted by the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
(2025-04-06). Persistence brings hope and chance of miracles. ecns.cn Zhang Guangrui, a 40-year-old volunteer with the Blue Sky Rescue Team from northern China, put on his sunglasses to hide his tears on the streets of Mandalay in Myanmar on Thursday afternoon.
(2025-04-06). Xi stresses pooling strength to build Beautiful China. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for pooling strength in the building of a Beautiful China and making the country even greener through afforestation efforts.
(2025-04-06). Philippine spy network broken up. ecns.cn China's national security authorities have dismantled a Philippine espionage network operating within its borders and detained three Philippine nationals suspected of spying on Chinese soil.
(2025-04-06). A Green Delicacy Carrying China's Millennia of Spring>. ecns.cn Spring is here! What's the seasonal delicacy you can't miss? In Shanghai, people are queuing for hours to get their hands on a seasonal delicacy: qingtuan. This green rice dumpling signals the arrival of Qingming, the Pure Brightness.
(2025-04-06). Video: The Simpsons shows Trump in casket, predicts his death date. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A video attributed to the famous American series "The Simpsons" recently went viral on social media, reportedly predicting the death of US President Donald Trump this month.First, it is worth noting that the American cartoon was able to predict several world events starting with the COVID-19 pandemic which struck the universe in 2020 to American basketball Kobe Bryant's helicopter crash in addition to predicting Trump's first-time election victory in 2017.Did The Simpsons episode show Trump in a casket and predict his death date?: A photo from the viral clip allegedly shows a Trump-like figure i…
(2025-04-06). Hezbollah Drone Plot in Barcelona Alarms Europe's Jewish Communities. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). Viral Video: Drone captures shark's stealthy pursuit of divers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A stunning video captured by a drone off the coast of Stuart, Florida, revealed a heart-pounding moment as a large shark swam within feet of two unsuspecting snorkelers. The footage, taken by photographer Michael Busch, shows a man and woman exploring coral reefs completely unaware of the predator trailing just behind them.As the shark gradually closed the distance, it eventually passed directly behind the male diver. Despite the proximity of the danger, the couple remained oblivious, even pausing to chat underwater as the shark calmly swam alongside them.Speaking to the Daily Mail, Busch described fee…
(2025-04-06). Any agreement will be subject to approval under Chinese law, ByteDance says after Trump's additional 75-day extension from ban. ecns.cn TikTok's owner, Chinese technology company ByteDance said on early Saturday morning that it is involved in negotiations with the U.S. government but has yet to execute any agreement.
(2025-04-06). ByteDance, U.S. discuss TikTok's future in the country. ecns.cn Chinese tech heavyweight ByteDance, the parent company of short-video app TikTok, said on Saturday that it is still in discussion with the US government regarding plans to keep the app operational in the country, reiterating that no agreement has been finalized yet.
(2025-04-06). Comicomment丨U.S. tariffs: A self-inflicted blow. ecns.cn
(2025-04-06). Report: 9th Asian Winter Games networks hit by 270,000 cyberattacks, 170,000 traced to U.S. ecns.cn A report from the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center on Thursday revealed that the Information Systems of Competition (ISCs) at the 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin faced approximately 270,000 cyberattacks in February, with 170,000 originating from the U.S.
(2025-04-06). Xi, leader of Bosnia and Herzegovina exchange congratulations over 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn
(2025-04-06). Yoon's ouster paves way for presidential election. ecns.cn The whole of South Korea heard the decisive voice of Moon Hyungbae, acting chief of the Constitutional Court, announce live at 11: 22 am on Friday: "Ruling: Respondent President Yoon Suk-yeol is hereby removed from office."
(2025-04-06). ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Humanitarian Report 2025: the situation in Colombia reached its most critical point in eight years in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). With too many wars raging and tensions rising, we must uphold international humanitarian law and the vision of a mine-free world. icrc.org Joint statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden National Red Cross Societies…
(2025-04-06). Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Ethiopia: Raising awareness about weapon contamination among schoolchildren in Oromia. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). The long shadow of war: Landmines, the unjustifiable weapons of long-term suffering. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). In the minefields of Iraq, Noora works to restore life and hope to her homeland. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Helping civilians cross frontlines and borders. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Sudan:Facts and Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). A Week in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-06). President Maduro: Venezuela Will Defeat US Tariffs and Trade War. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that "Venezuela will be the first country to overcome the tariffs and the trade war that Donald Trump has declared against the world… We are a nation of peace, and we have a plan ready to face any global, commercial and economic situation." | He made this comment during an official event at the Alí Primera Siglo XXI Commune in Coche parish, Caracas, on Friday, April 4. | He added that Venezuela's plan is to work for the construction of a better future. "A global commercial and economic war has been unleashed, but we will come out of it with national unity,"
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). Libya's anti-NGO push seen as diversion from internal failures, analysts say. newarab.com 
Libya's Tripoli-based authorities announced on Wednesday a decision to suspend the Norwegian Refugee Council, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Terre des Hommes, CESVI and six other groups, accusing them of a plan to "settle migrants" from other parts of Africa in the country. | War-torn Li…
(2025-04-06). Tunisia shuts down large migrant camps. newarab.com 
Tunisia on Friday dismantled camps housing thousands of undocumented migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, police said, following a campaign against them on social media. | Around 20,000 migrants had set up tents in fields in the eastern regions of El Amra and Jebeniana, national guard spokesman Houcem Eddine Jebabli told AFP. | He said around 4,000 people of various nationalities had left one of the camps cleared by authorities, and operations would continue over the coming days. | Some of the migrants had "dispersed into the countryside", with pregnant women and the infirm taken care of by the health authorities…
(2025-04-06). NATO Allies Rethink Landmine Ban in Face of Russian Threat. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). US cancels all South Sudan visas amid repatriation dispute. geo.tv 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to reporters at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 2025. — ReutersTime for South Sudan govt to stop taking advantage of US: Rubio.US to prevent issuance of visas to South Sudanese passport holders.Ready to review of South…
(2025-04-06). I calcoli europei per un conflitto contro la Russia sono profondamente sbagliati. strategic-culture.su L'Unione Europea rifiuta di ammettere la disfatta e "gioca con il fuoco", ingaggiando una retorica bellica contro Mosca senza avere alcuna possibilità di spuntarla militarmente. | Segue nostro Nei giorni scorsi, alcuni analisti dell'Istituto internazionali di studi strategici che ha sede a Londra hanno presentato dei dati volti a rassicurare gli europei sulla forza della NATO in vista di un confronto militare con la Russia ma fornendo ci…
(2025-04-06). Venezuela Condemns ExxonMobil's False Flag Plan to Justify Intervention. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez decried that the US-based oil giant ExxonMobil, with the complicity of "the Zelensky of the Caribbean," Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, is planning a false flag attack in the Essequibo region to justify offensive retaliatory actions against Venezuela. | "They plan to attack an ExxonMobil platform to justify retaliatory action against Venezuela, and they plan to do so with a friend of María Corina Machado and Erik Prince, a US mercenary who would oversee this false flag operation," the Venezuelan VP noted. | On Saturday, April 5, during an official event in Bolívar state, R…
(2025-04-06). Cross-faith solidarity rally for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Palestine is the issue. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Sunday 4/27: Shop Palestine Open House & Marketplace. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2025-04-06). Sunday 7/20: 4th Annual Ride for Palestine. indybay.org 1101 8th St, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2025-04-06). Noboa's pricey photo-op: Ecuador's president bets on Trump to boost his campaign. peoplesdispatch.org Many have questioned the trip, accusing Noboa of having paid a large sum to get close to Trump to carry out a campaign act.
(2025-04-06). With Biden gone, Trump here: Is the Turkish-Russian cooperation put aside? unitedworldint.com The new US administration still pursues imperialist policies, and cooperation between Ankara and Moscow more needed than ever. We always emphasize the importance of Turkish-Russian cooperation for the security, development and economy of both countries. The cooperation of these two countries is needed not only for both countries, but also for the stability, development, peace, …
(2025-04-06). Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Ukraine's Zelensky tells US to 'call a spade a spade'. scmp.com The Ukrainian president slammed Washington's 'weak reaction' to a strike on his hometown that killed nine children.
(2025-04-06). Taking the US Constitution Seriously. scheerpost.com 
(2025-04-06). Why History Threatens Fascist Movements (w/ Jason Stanley). scheerpost.com
(2025-04-06). You Don't Have To Be … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-06). Yemen: One killed, four injured by strikes blamed on US in Saada. newarab.com 
Media aligned with "One citizen was killed and four others wounded in an American attack against a solar energy site in the Hafsin neighbourhood in the west of the city" of Bot…
(2025-04-06). USDA Is Letting Grantees Nix DEI and Climate Language From Clean Energy Projects. truthout.org Jim Lively wants to install rooftop solar panels on his family's local food market, just minutes from the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in northern Michigan. Those panels could help power the RV campground they want to open next to the market and offset other electricity bills. But even though Lively was awarded a $39,696 grant for the project through a U.S. |
(2025-04-06). Resistance Grows as Proposed Cuts Threaten Health Care for Over 79 Million in US. truthout.org Kelly Smith, a 57-year-old New York City resident, is part of the Nonviolent Medicaid Army (NVMA), a growing national movement of poor people who are organizing to stop proposed cuts to Medicaid and promote health care as a human right. "The need for health care unites us all," Smith told Truthout. "Right now, I'm terrified of losing Medicaid and being unable to get injections for pain… |
(2025-04-06). Underfunded HBCUs Ponder Future Amid Trump's Education Cuts. truthout.org The nation's historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing federal… |
(2025-04-06). Over 1 million protest across the US against Trump's efforts to establish a fascist dictatorship. wsws.org Tens of thousands of people protested in every single state in the US on Saturday, while thousands more demonstrated in cities across Europe.
(2025-04-06). Old alliances sink in the Atlantic. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). The United States has become a two-tier country. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). Values have no place in resolving the war in Ukraine. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). Applications invited for Trusted Tour Operator Scheme. sanews.gov.za
(2025-04-06). Fifth sluice gate opened at Vaal Dam. sanews.gov.za Fifth sluice gate opened at Vaal Dam | A fifth sluice gate has been opened this morning at the Vaal Dam to manage water levels, which have increased overnight as a result of the ongoing rainfall in the Vaal River catchment. | This is in about 24 hours after the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) had opened the fourth sluice gate at the Vaal Dam. | Water storage levels at the dam stood at 107.82% on Saturday but as of this morning, the levels have risen to 109.39%. The outflows at the dam will move from 550 cubic metres per second (m·µå/s) to just under 700 m·µå/s. The i…
(2025-04-06). Police summit to elevate crime fighting efforts. sanews.gov.za Police summit to elevate crime fighting efforts | President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the opening of the Police Summit on Tuesday in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. | The inaugural Police Summit takes place under the theme: "Efficiency in Action: Optimising South Africa's Policing Potential", aligning with Chapter 12 of the National Development Plan (NDP) on Building Safer Communities. | "The summit will address the high levels of crime in South Africa by reflecting on current policing approaches and developing more effective methods for the South African Police Service (SAPS)," the Presidency said in a statement. | To a…
(2025-04-06). State-of-the-art Home Affairs office opens in Mitchells Plain. sanews.gov.za State-of-the-art Home Affairs office opens in Mitchells Plain | Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Saturday officially opened a new state-of-the-art office in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town. | He was joined by the Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, and Executive Mayor of the City of Cape Town, Geordin Hill-Lewis. | The new office is modern and spacious, with 250 seats (it previously had 50). It also includes upgraded technology like cameras installed directly at each counter, which eliminates the need to queue to take photos. | "This new office serves as tangible proof to the…
(2025-04-06). Three suspects arrested for kidnapping. sanews.gov.za Three suspects arrested for kidnapping | An intelligence-driven operation has led to the arrest of three suspects aged between 34 and 57 for kidnapping and robbery in Tshwane District. | A collaborative effort between the police from Akasia and Ga-Rankuwa, including the Crime Intelligence Unit, Tshwane Flying Squad, Bank Forensic Investigation and TMPD K9, resulted in the successful rescue of a 50-year-old woman kidnapped in Ga-Rankuwa on 31 March 2025. | The victim's son reported her missing and it was later discovered that funds were withdrawn from the victim's bank account. | Police investigations led to two s…
(2025-04-06). Western Cape woman nabbed for drug possession. sanews.gov.za Western Cape woman nabbed for drug possession | Police in Cape Town have arrested a 46-year-old woman for the possession of drugs with an estimated street value of R1 million. | Members attached to the Khayelitsha South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Prevention Unit arrested the suspect on Friday, who was found with a large amount of mandrax. | "On Friday, the members were conducting a stop and search operation, when they received information about a premises in T-Block, Sector 6, Site B, Khayelitsha, that is allegedly used as a liquor storage facility. | "The members immediately operationalised the informat…
(2025-04-06). Court Delivers Massive Blow to Famed Climate Scientist Who Sued Critics. wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-04-06). More Evidence on Vapor Pressure Deficit, Cloud Reduction, and Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com CO2 and VPD are confounded. To understand and manage climate change science needs to find out which one is in charge. Man knew about CO2 and its greenhouse properties before cloud reduction was observed and the VPD and ET relationship in the CRGW theory was proposed. Therefore, it is understandable that CO2 theory occupies the bulk of climate change scientific discussion. To be fair to the "scientific method" alternate theories should be scientifically discussed to allow a theory to rise to the top or die of their own lack of scientific weight. When is it CRGW's turn…
(2025-04-06). Thousands rally in Rome against EU rearmament 'madness' plan. defenddemocracy.press Rome, April 5, 2025 (EFE).— Thousands marched through central Rome on Saturday to protest the European Union's defense push, calling the rearmament drive "madness" and demanding that funds be redirected to health, education, and peace-building. The rally was organized by the opposition Five Star Movement (M5S). "From this square comes a strong and clear message: …
(2025-04-06). Tel Aviv Markets Sink Following Trump Tariffs and Global Sell-Off. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). Turkey Sees Opportunity in US Tariff Shift. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). Mann's DC Trick. wattsupwiththat.com "Dr. Mann's assertion that there was no falsehood or misrepresentation in his testimony or his counsel's conduct borders on frivolity."
(2025-04-06). Historic Spring Garden church could be sold to highest bidder. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The historic Church of the Assumption has sat near the intersection of Spring Garden and 12th streets for the past 176 years but has been vacant for decades. | The Roman Catholic church was designed and built in 1849 by architect Patrick Charles Keely, and the property served as a place of worship until 1995. | Previous efforts to redevelop the property have failed, but there's now a chance for a new…
(2025-04-06). 'A few bad actors': Delaware lawmakers seek to strengthen school boards' public accountability and transparency. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers are advancing a package of bills aimed at overhauling how school boards operate in the state. The House could take them up as early as this week. | At a school board meeting last August,
(2025-04-06). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-06). political landscape remains in turmoil. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-06). Burundi: Reforestation remains a major challenge. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-06). The West Is Red. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-06). Lethal Injection, Electric Chair, or Firing Squad? An Inhumane Decision for Death Row Prisoners. theintercept.com 
The curtain shrieked as it was yanked open to reveal a 67-year-old man tied to a chair. His arms were pulled uncomfortably behind his back. The red bull's-eye target on his chest rose and fell as he desperately attempted to still his breathing. | The man, Brad Sigmon, smiled at his attorney, Bo King, seated in the front row before guards placed a black bag over his head. King said Sigmon appeared to be trying his best to put on a brave face for those who had come to bear witness. | That was the kind of person Sigmon had become after his decades on death row, the kind who fretted over other people's comfort at…
(2025-04-06). US threats contradict its calls for diplomacy, Iran open to talks on 'equal footing': President. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran is willing to engage in negotiations on equal footing.
(2025-04-06). US farmers backed Trump's re-election. Now they feel the sting of his tariffs. scmp.com With all trading partners now targeted, 'anxious' growers are likely to have a harder time finding new markets.
(2025-04-06). Hong Kong's economy needs a lean and mean civil service. scmp.com While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city's competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.
(2025-04-06). UK PM Keir Starmer ready to 'shelter' businesses from Trump tariff storm. scmp.com The prime minister says the priority is to get a deal with the US, but state intervention for the worst-hit industries is also on the table.
(2025-04-06). US revokes all South Sudan visas after it refuses to take back its citizens. scmp.com The African nation is on the brink of return to civil war after its First Vice-President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest last week.
(2025-04-06). ChatGPT now generates fake IDs following Ghibli trend. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Security concerns have been raised after reports emerged of users employing ChatGPT, the generative AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, to create fake identification cards (IDs) following the popular Ghibli style trend.ChatGPT generates fake IDs post Ghibli trend: Notably, two weeks ago, OpenAI, the American artificial intelligence (AI) research organization, released a new Ghibli-style feature on the ChatGPT AI chatbot. | 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 me…
(2025-04-06). SpaceX secures $5.9B contract with the US government. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, the American aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has secured a contract with the US government valued at approximately $5.9 billion.SpaceX and the US government sign contract: The renowned American aerospace company SpaceX, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has announced that it has received a multibillion-dollar contract from the US government. Under the new agreement, SpaceX will use its rockets to launch military satellites into space. The total value of the contract is approximately $5.9 billion, according to the United States (US) Spa…
(2025-04-06). Severe floods kill tens of people in the US. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Massive storms jolted the central-eastern United States leaving at least 16 people killed, local authorities said.AFP reported that the US National Weather Service warned on Saturday of "severe" flash floods in the coming days.The storms hit from Arkansas to Ohio leaving notable damage to buildings, flooding the roads and causing dozens of tornadoes.Pendleton County Search and Rescue take county electricians on a boat to turn off an electrical box in a flooded park on April 5, 2025, in Falmouth, Kentucky. Michael Swensen/Getty Images/AFPAccording to US media, Tennessee was the top state to be affected…
(2025-04-06). Turkish man kills ex-fiancé then commits suicide in Izmir. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A horrific crime took place in the city of Izmir where a Turkish man killed his former fiancé and then committed suicide, local media reported. Gazete3 revealed that Necat Y., 35, who lives in Yeni Mahalle, blocked the way of his ex-fiancé Selen S., 41, and her mother Medine Serpil K., 70, at the entrance of their building and opened fire.According to Turkish media, the shooting led to the death of the woman and the injury of her mother. Police and medical teams confirmed that Selen S. had died at the scene and that her mother was taken to the hospital for medical care. ƒ∞zmir'de Necat Yor&f…
(2025-04-06). Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Set for 2026 Cinematic Release. devdiscourse.com The much-anticipated film 'Peddi', featuring Telugu cinema star Ram Charan, will hit theaters on March 27, 2026. Fans of the actor can expect another stellar performance as he collaborates with noted director Buchi Babu Sana.
(2025-04-06). Infamous Fugitive Nadeem Captured After Dramatic Police Encounter. devdiscourse.com Nadeem, a notorious criminal in the region, was apprehended by police near Jainpur road. The arrest followed a dramatic encounter on Saturday night as officers signaled him to stop, leading to a pursuit. Injured during a crossfire, Nadeem was taken to Meerut district hospital for medical attention.
(2025-04-06). Cousin Dispute Leads to Fatal Axe Attack in Dharmadaspur. devdiscourse.com In an alarming event in Dharmadaspur village, a man was tragically killed with an axe by his cousin on Sunday morning, authorities reported.
(2025-04-06). Modi's Strengthened Ties: A New Era of Indo-Sri Lanka Relations. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after a significant visit to Sri Lanka, where he engaged in comprehensive talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The discussions led to the signing of pivotal agreements across various sectors, including defense and energy, marking a new chapter in the bilateral relations between the two countries.
(2025-04-06). Congress Eyes Generational Shift: Empowering Young Leaders Amid Political Challenges. devdiscourse.com Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot announced a fresh generational shift for the party, with young leaders stepping into crucial roles ahead of a significant AICC session in Ahmedabad. Pilot stressed the need for accountability and reinforcing the party's ideology as pivotal factors moving forward.
(2025-04-06). Controversy Erupts as IUML Challenges Vellappally Natesan's Remarks on Malappuram. devdiscourse.com The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has launched a scathing attack on SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan following his contentious comments about Malappuram district. The IUML accuses Natesan of pandering to the BJP to garner national attention by making inflammatory remarks.
(2025-04-06). U.S. and Vietnamese Businesses Rally Against 'Shockingly High' Tariff. devdiscourse.com U.S. and Vietnamese businesses are urging the Trump administration to delay an impending 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods, citing potential harm to bilateral commercial relations.
(2025-04-06). Max Verstappen Clinches Spectacular Suzuka Victory. devdiscourse.com Max Verstappen, the world champion, triumphed in a scintillating Japanese Grand Prix, driving his Red Bull to victory from pole to flag at Suzuka. This marked Verstappen's first win of the Formula One season and extended his unbroken Suzuki streak to four consecutive victories. The race witnessed him cross the finish line 1.4 seconds ahead of championship frontrunner Lando Norris of McLaren, with an enthusiastic crowd of 115,000 spectators cheering him on.
(2025-04-06). Electric Vehicles Gear Up for Rapid Growth in India. devdiscourse.com India's electric vehicle market is on the brink of substantial growth, with penetration anticipated to reach 12-13% in the domestic passenger vehicle sector within the next 4-5 years, according to Hyundai Motor India COO Tarun Garg. This optimistic projection is bolstered by supportive government policies and commitment from leading automotive manufacturers.
(2025-04-06). 'Anxious': US farmers see tariffs threaten earnings. geo.tv 
(2025-04-06). Fatalities rise to 16 as violent storms batter central-eastern US. geo.tv 
Bryson Mattson and Eduardo Lopez from the Indiana Restoration and Cleaning company clean up the storm damages at Prana Play in Carmel, Indiana, US, April 3, 2025. — Reuters10 people lose their lives in Tennessee.NWS warns of severe flash flooding.Over 100,000 people left…
(2025-04-06). The Bolsheviks' vision for women and liberation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Confirmed: AUKUS aims to turn Australia into giant US base. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Forestry Tasmania logs ancient West Kunanyi Range forests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Naser Alziyadat: Combating anti-Palestinian and Islamophobia requires 'mental decolonisation'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). NSW doctors challenge Labor's bid to halt campaign for fair wages, conditions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). NT Chief Minister under fire from ICAC, environment groups, supporters of voluntary assisted dying. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). NT MLA misleads parliament about support for mandatory sentencing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Green Left Show Stop demolishing public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-06). Iran execution rate doubles in 2025 compared to last year. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). MENA Sports Wrap: Iran make history with beach soccer Asia title. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). Qatar hosts talks between DR Congo gov't, Rwanda-backed rebels. newarab.com 
The M23 has taken control of large swathes of the DRC's eastern provinces of
(2025-04-06). UN reaffirms Francesca Albanese role as Special Rapporteur. newarab.com 
(2025-04-06). US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese, block new arrivals. newarab.com 
Washington is revoking all visas for The State Department "is taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent further issuance to prevent entry," Rubio said in a statement. | It w…
(2025-04-06). 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?
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-06). 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.
(2025-04-06). Herman Deco Mutebi takes POA golf title in Entebbe. independent.co.ug 
üü© POA 1st round — UGC Kitante 1Ô∏è‚É£ Marvin Kibirige — 279 2Ô∏è‚É£ Ronald Rugumayo — 281 üü© POA 2nd round — Entebbe 1Ô∏è‚É£ Herman Deco Mutebi — 284 (playoff win) 2Ô∏è‚É£ Rodell Gaita Tadeo — 284 üü© POA 3rd round — Lugazi 1Ô∏è‚É£ 2Ô∏è‚É£ Herman Deco Mutebi caps glorious four days with wir…
(2025-04-06). Girls urged to embrace ICT for community development. independent.co.ug 
ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Girls, especially those in secondary schools, have been challenged to acquire skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to help solve challenges in their communities. This call was made during the International Girls in ICT Day 2025 commemoration at Muni National Teachers College in Arua, where five schools from …
(2025-04-06). Liverpool moves closer to title without kicking a ball as Arsenal held by Everton. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool moved closer to winning this season's Premier League title without kicking a ball on Saturday after Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw away to Everton. The draw means Liverpool now needs just 11 points from eight matches, starting with Sunday's match away to Fulham, to assure the title. …
(2025-04-06). Security blame politicians for renewed violence in Apaa land conflict. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security authorities have pointed fingers at politicians for fueling renewed violence in the long-running Apaa land conflict between the Madi and Acholi communities. This follows a resurgence of attacks in the disputed area on March 27, 2025. Major General Felix Busizoori, the Commander of the UPDF Fourth Infantry Division, …
(2025-04-06). first week, the real story. indybay.org The bigger story is Trump's consolidation of power — substituting loyalists for experts across the government, using retribution to intimidate others, purging the government's independent inspectors general,… giving Elon Musk authority to cut spending and roll back regulations, and readying a massive tax cut for the wealthy and big corporations.. Americans don't abide aristocracy.
(2025-04-06). La debilidad transacional inclina la balanza del poder: "No se hagan ilusiones; no hay nada más allá de esta realidad" strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). Japanese all heart despite World Solar Challenge blow out. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-06). Wednesday 4/9: Mass Organizing Call to Resist Against Trump & Musk. indybay.org RSVP: act.womensmarch.com/signup/20250409_mass……
(2025-04-06). Vermont Governor Phil Scott (Republican) Puts Pregnant Women On The Streets Homeless. indybay.org The State of Vermont is one of the coldest places to live and snows 5 months a year, sometimes more. Republican Governor Phil Scott has kicked pregnant women out of the homeless shelter motel program if they are less than 6 months pregnant. They have no where to go.
(2025-04-06). Saturday 4/5: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Exception" indybay.org
(2025-04-06). The Shetland Hotel, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 OPW. indybay.org The Shetland Hotel, Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PW allows their waiters to bully women. This is being organised by the local police to protect an informer, who is also a known child murderer.
(2025-04-06). Lawsuit Challenges Outdated Plans for Aging Oil Platforms Off California Coast. indybay.org Trump Administration Ignores Harms as Sable Attempts to Restart Operation…
(2025-04-06). Lawmakers Urged Against Bill to Undermine California Environmental Quality Act. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 4, 2025 — Nearly 50 community and conservation organizations are warning California lawmakers about a dangerous bill that would severely weaken a landmark environmental law that has helped protect the state's natural resources, public health and biodiversity since 1970.
(2025-04-06). Sunday 4/6: Meeting: Surveillance of Palestinian Activism: the 1993 case of the ADL Spy Ring in San Fr. indybay.org 1916 McAllister St. San Francisco…
(2025-04-06). Saturday 5/24: Soupstock 2025: The 45th Anniversary Celebration of the Founding of Food Not Bombs. indybay.org Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, 137 Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2025-04-06). Friday 4/4: Power to the Peaceful. indybay.org Corner by Safeway | Redwood and Castro Valley Blvd | Castro Valley…
(2025-04-06). Plummeting Global Tesla Sales Reveal Consumer Revolt Against Antics. indybay.org "Consumers all over the world are sick of Elon Musk's attempt to promote dangerous far-right leaders, policies, and movements," said one advocate.
(2025-04-06). Ukraine War: Who is Responsible for this Catastrophe? indybay.org In EU countries, the extremely effective propaganda narrative of "evil Putin's unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine" is particularly well established in the mainstream media, without reasonable counter-voices being able to find a wider audience in public, as their representatives are regularly defamed and marginalized, for example as "Putin sympathizers".
(2025-04-06). HUD moves to kill public housing assistance for 'sanctuary' cities & states? indybay.org Convicted felon President Donald J. Trump with new HUD Secretary Scott Turner, before Scott Turner became the latest HUD Secretary and Trump loyalist at HUD:…
(2025-04-06). Monday 4/7: SF General Hospital SEIU 1021 Workers Rally Against Attacks On Workers. indybay.org In front of SF General on Potrero at "Free Speech Zone"
(2025-04-06). Saturday 4/12: Tesla Takedown – Stanford Mall. indybay.org 660 Stanford Shopping Center Suite 359B, Palo Alto, CA 94304…
(2025-04-06). Thursday 4/10: Webinar: Protect People and Planet: Divest your City. indybay.org
(2025-04-06). The Scandal of Britain's Two-Tier Housing. dailysceptic.org Britain is a two-tier country all the way down, says Laurie Wastell. It's not just in justice and policing: in housing, too, racism by minorities advertising exclusively to co-ethnics is very common and never prosecuted.
(2025-04-06). Does Education Reduce Fertility? dailysceptic.org One of the most consistent findings in the social sciences is the negative association between education and fertility. However, a new paper finds that education may not have any effect on fertility after all.
(2025-04-06). Surge in Diversity Bosses "Plaguing" Public Sector. dailysceptic.org Quangos across Britain have quietly poured over £26 million into diversity roles since 2021 — all while taxpayers grow increasingly frustrated and the Government pledges to cut waste.
(2025-04-06). Is Britain Really Lurching Towards Civil War? dailysceptic.org Sallust picks up on the growing sense of division in Britain, reflecting on Tim Stanley's warning that we're heading towards civil unrest, sparked by mass immigration, two-tier justice and a collapsing social contract.
(2025-04-05). Why Are HANDS OFF Rallies Supporting NATO? pressenza.com We are passionate supporters of all but one of the items on the
(2025-04-05). IDF denies Gaza aid workers were bound and executed after footage contradicts initial claims. haaretz.com The IDF said it fired on a vehicle in southern Gaza it claimed was carrying Hamas police officers, while the Palestinian Red Crescent said it was an ambulance. The IDF has not yet provided evidence showing that the vehicle was affiliated with Hamas…
(2025-04-05). Hamas releases video of hostages Bar Kuperstein and Maxim Herkin. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Netanyahu and Rubio discuss new U.S. tariffs ‚ñ GAZA: 60 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in last day, Hamas-run health ministry says; NYT video shows aid workers killed last week had ambulance lights on, contrary to IDF claims ‚ñ YEMEN: IDF downs drone approaching Israel from east, Houthis claim they attacked Israeli military targets…
(2025-04-05). Video of killing of Gaza aid workers shows ambulance lights were on, despite IDF claims. haaretz.com After 15 Palestinian rescue workers were found in a mass grave, a video obtained by The New York Times shows Gazan ambulances with their emergency lights on under intense gunfire. The IDF claimed that several vehicles had approached the soldiers 'suspiciously' without emergency signals…
(2025-04-05). Video: Trump boasts like deranged teenager as US slaughters civilians gathered in Yemen for Eid. skwawkbox.org 
US continues terror onslaught against only nation in region fulfilling its obligations to intervene against genocide US 'president' Donald Trump has boasted like an unhinged teenager as he posted video of the latest US war crime in Yemen: Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis! Trump posted what he claimed was footage showing …
(2025-04-05). Zionist State of Israel Reneges on Ceasefire Agreement. ummid.com The kind of oppression and tyranny that the Zionist occupation state is currently inflicting on the Palestinian people, along with its acts of terrorism and genocide, is unprecedented.
(2025-04-05). Ashamed, Infuriated: Jewish Actor Hannah Einbinder on Gaza Genocide. ummid.com Joining a growing list of celebrities using their platforms to speak out against the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank, actor and comedian Hannah Einbinder said she was 'ashamed and infuriated' and called for urgent action.
(2025-04-05). Truth Is Antisemitism. Protest Is Terrorism. Dissent Is Russian Propaganda. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Truth is antisemitism. | Protest is terrorism. | Dissent is Russian propaganda. | Critical thinking is misinformation. | War is peace. | Freedom is slavery. | Ignorance is strength. | ‚ùñ | The Gaza holocaust is happening right in front of us. It's like if everyone in Nazi Germany had screens in their homes broadcasting exactly what was happening inside the exterm…
(2025-04-05). Opposing the Gaza Holocaust Is Just the Basic, Bare Minimum Requirement to Not Suck As a Person. globalresearch.ca Opposing the Gaza holocaust doesn't make you a good person. Failing to oppose the Gaza holocaust makes you a bad person. | It's not something you do so you can feel good about yourself, it's something you do so you can …
(2025-04-05). Footage of Deadly Red Crescent Convoy Attack in Gaza Appears To Contradict Israeli Account. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-05). Israel widens Gaza offensive: Shujaiya under siege as thousands flee. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the midst of the continuing war with Hamas, the Israeli army has increased military pressure by stepping up its ground operation in the Shujaiya area east of Gaza City. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted moving further into the region to "expand the defensive buffer zone" in a statement issued Friday. The IDF also said it had killed a number of terrorists and damaged important Hamas infrastructure, including a command-and-control center.DPA and many eyewitnesses said that Israeli tanks and armored vehicles drove into eastern Shujaiya, causing a mass evacuation of civilians. The IDF issued urge…
(2025-04-05). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. icrc.org
(2025-04-05). 'Gaza is dying': devastation as Israel intensifies attacks. newarab.com 
Chaos, confusion, and Agonising moans and screams echo through the crumbling hallways as doctors and nurses rush to treat the never-ending stream of casualties. In every corner of the medical facility, bodies and…
(2025-04-05). Israel attacks Sadiq Khan for mentioning Gaza in Eid speech. newarab.com 
The Israeli embassy in the UK has released a statement attacking Khan, who became London's first Muslim mayor in 2016, said that Muslims were marking a sombre Eid in his speech.
(2025-04-05). Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza City, scores killed. newarab.com Israeli forces launched a new ground offensive in Gaza City, the military said Friday, expanding their operations as scores continue to be targeted and killed across the enclave. | The Israeli army said ground troops were operating in the Shujaiya area "in order to expand the security zone" established inside the Palestinian territory. | Thousands of people fled the area following an Israeli evacuation order on Thursday, AFPTV footage showed. The civil defence agency said Israeli military operations across Gaza killed at least 30 people on Friday, including 25 in a single strike on Khan Younis. | Gaza's health…
(2025-04-05). Israel expands ground offensive in Gaza, closes in on Shujaiya. newarab.com 
The military also ordered the expulsion of the neighbourhood's residents, forcing them to leave their homes and belongings behind. They are likely to find their homes totally destroyed should they ever return. | The military's Ar…
(2025-04-05). A Morning Coffee on a Balcony in Gaza. newarab.com 
The war in Gaza began on October 7th 2023. | Sanaa Kamal watched it happen from her balcony as she drank her morning coffee. That day would be the start of a nightmare for her and her family. | On this episode of Sanaa's Odyssey, Palestinian freelance journalist Sanaa Kamal tells us what it was like in Gaza when the war began. The rockets being fired from Gaza, as part of the Hamas-led attack, when the Israeli bombs started falling, the first time she was forcibly displaced from her home, and the memories and belongings that she left behind. | Sanaa's Odyssey is a new five-part series from The New Arab in Lond…
(2025-04-05). Breaking the Silence: Factions in Daraa Confront Israeli Advance. orinocotribune.com On the evening of April 2, Daraa province witnessed a violent clash between Syrian armed factions and Israeli occupation forces south of Nawa city, marking the second confrontation of its kind in recent weeks. The clash erupted after Israeli forces attempted to advance into the forested area between Taseel and Al-Jubaylah, coinciding with a Syrian security operation near the Taseel Dam aimed at recovering the body of a drowned child. A tribal source suggested to Al-Akhbar that the Israeli incursion was linked to broader efforts to control regional water resources, coming just two days after "Israel" declared Al-M…
(2025-04-05). Israel's Attack On Putin Ally Arab Nation Invites Wrath Of MBS Ahead Of Trump's Saudi Visit | Syria. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes on Syria, labeling them as violations of international law and a threat to regional stability. The strikes on April 2 targeted Damascus, Hama Airport, and three other areas, killing 13 and injuring many. Riyadh called on the global community to rally against Israeli aggression and urged the UN Security Council to hold Israel accountable. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). Build protests to defend students! iacenter.org April 1, 2025 The International Action Center calls on all students who have citizen rights in the United States and who identify with the right to protest to take actions to defend any students that have been targeted by the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cops. WW calls on the anti-imperialist movement to join and support any of these efforts. Thousands gathered in Powderhouse Square near Tufts University to demand "Free Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk!," Somerville, Massachusetts, March 26, 2025. (Photo credit Facebook: Cathy McLaughlin) Look at the following three exampl…
(2025-04-05). Video: phone footage exposes Israel lie, shows paramedics had lights and hi-viz on when murdered. skwawkbox.org 
Occupation's claim that rescue convoy was 'suspicious' and 'without emergency lights' exposed as complete fabrication 'There is no God but God. Forgive me mother, this is the path I chose to help people, God is great.' Those were the last words of one of sixteen Red Crescent paramedics and Civil Defence rescue workers as their …
(2025-04-05). CPJ, others urge the Nicaraguan government to resume cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Indian Journalist Found Dead in Andaman Islands, PEC Demands Fair Investigation. pressenza.com Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed serious concern over the suspected killing of online journalist Sahadev Dey at the Diglipur area of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on 29 March 2025 and demanded a fair probe to identify the probable culprits and punish them under the law. Local media in Post Blair reported that Dey (35), who used to run the local news channel 'Republic Andaman', went missing on Saturday evening from the Diglipur fish market. His charred body was recovered from a field in Deshbandhu Nagar on Tuesday. | According to the police, Dey was targeted…
(2025-04-05). South Korea Finally Breaks Free From Yoon Suk Yeol With Scathing Judgment; New Elections In 60 Days. hindustantimes.com South Korea's Constitutional Court has officially removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, upholding his impeachment over the controversial declaration of martial law in December 2024. The court unanimously ruled that Yoon violated democratic principles and constitutional laws by deploying military forces to obstruct the National Assembly and infringe on citizens' rights. Yoon's removal marks a significant political upheaval, with the nation now set to hold a presidential election within 60 days. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). 'Worth lakhs of crores, income merely 126 cr': Amit Shah highlights Waqf misuse. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah Wednesday April 02, 2025 while defending the Waqf Amendment Bill, highlighted the widespread encroachments on Waqf properties, misuse, mismanagement and corruption involved.
(2025-04-05). Linking the struggle at home and abroad: Remembering the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead April 3, 2025 Credit: abcnews.go.com The following updated article was originally posted on April 3, 2024. This April 4 will mark the 57th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while he was supporting Black sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee, on strike for a living wage, safe working conditions and to be treated with dignity as Black men and as workers. King was just 39 years old when he was fatally shot on the balcony of his room at the Lorraine Motel. On March 18, before he was killed, King made a speech in solidarity with the strike…
(2025-04-05). Video. War Crimes against the People of Yugoslavia: NATO On Trial in New York City (2000). globalresearch.ca On the 10th of June 2000, one year after NATO had ceased its 78-day bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, a conference was convened in New York City by the International Action Center to review the claims that had been made …
(2025-04-05). Against Muslims and International Law: Netanyahu and Orbán declare a Spring of the Right. haaretz.com Israel and Hungary's prime ministers prove that the world's conservatives can unite against common enemies. But on the path to a global far-right coalition, Netanyahu is forced to make concessions, including on the commemoration of the extermination of 400,000 Hungarian Jews…
(2025-04-05). Netanyahu-Bar Rift deepens as Shin Bet Chief speaks out on dismissal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Tensions between Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu escalated on Friday when Bar said that Netanyahu's attempt to fire him was based on a personal request that he turned down.Bar said in a public statement that Netanyahu requested that he not testify in the Prime Minister's ongoing corruption trial, citing concerns about national security. Bar said that by turning down the request, he caused a rift in their mutual confidence.Netanyahu's administration responded by denying any personal reasons for the firing and claiming that the main problem was Bar's perfor…
(2025-04-05). Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages Bar Kuperstein and Maxim Herkin. haaretz.com Both were kidnapped from the Nova music festival, and until now, no sign of life had been received from Herkin. Kuperstein's father reached out to Netanyahu earlier this week to ask that he shorten his trip to Hungary and focus on saving the hostages…
(2025-04-05). Attorney general to High Court: Shin Bet dismissal tainted by conflict of interest. haaretz.com According to the attorney general, allowing the decision to stand would 'undermine the ability of future Shin Bet chiefs to act independently.' She clarified that Netanyahu's conflict of interest stems from his connection to the Qatargate and Bibileaks cases…
(2025-04-05). Netanyahu expected to meet with Trump in Washington on Monday, White House official says. haaretz.com The prime minister was in Hungary when he received Trump's invitation to the White House, a source in the delegation said. Netanyahu's office has not confirmed the trip, which would delay his corruption trial testimony…
(2025-04-05). Amnesty says Hungary must arrest Netanyahu despite ICC exit. newarab.com 
(2025-04-05). Electoral Reform Society urges government to do more on Voter ID. leftfootforward.org The truth of the matter is that voter ID has always been a solution in search of a problem and has created problems that weren't there before.
(2025-04-05). Ecuador's Presidential Runoff: Citizen Revolution Asks Voters to Report Potential Irregularities. orinocotribune.com The executive secretary of Ecuador's Citizen Revolution (RC) movement, Andrés Arauz, called upon voters to contribute to maintaining transparency and report potential irregularities during the second round of the presidential elections on April 13. | In a message to the RC supporters and all Ecuadorians on Friday, April 4, Arauz highlighted that due to the ruling of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador regarding the use of mobile phones in the voting centers, voters will be able to use their devices to take pictures of the voting records. | "Everyone can take pictures of the records, as they are key to guarantee t…
(2025-04-05). Academy members support Oscar-winner Palestinian Hamdan Ballal. iacenter.org By Kathy Durkin April 2, 2025 Hamdan Ballal holds an Oscar for 'No Other Land' documentary in Los Angeles, March 2, 2025. Hamdan Ballal, a Palestinian director of the film "No Other Land," winner of the Oscar for Best Documentary on March 2, bestowed by the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences, was brutally beaten and tortured by Zionist settlers and two Israeli soldiers on March 24. This attack took place in front of his family outside of his home in Susiya in the Masafer Yatta region of the occupied West Bank. A group of settlers had ambushed Ballal's elderly neighbors as night fell. When he attempted to…
(2025-04-05). Yemen: Military operations against the U.S. will continue. iacenter.org April 4, 2025 The following statement, from the Yemen Armed Forces, was posted on Resistance News Network on April 1, 2025. Yemenis protest U.S./Israeli attacks, Sana'a, March 17, 2025. In response to the American aggression against our country, the Naval Forces, Rocket Forces and the Air Force of our Armed Forces have targeted hostile warships in the Red Sea, including the American aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, using several cruise missiles and drones. The engagement is ongoing at the time of this statement, marking the third such operation in the past 24 hours. Our military operations against the Americ…
(2025-04-05). Resistance is justified when people are occupied! iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 4, 2025 Sara Flounders delivered the following remarks during the Al Quds Day commemoration in New York City on March 28: Sara Flounders addressing Al Quds Day rally, New York City, March 28, 2025.Photo: Brenda Ryan Israel is a terrorist state, a colonial state, an apartheid state, created and funded by U.S. imperialism. We all know that resistance is justified when people are occupied. Death to U.S. imperialism! Death to the billionaires who make endless war for profit! This is a dying imperialist world order. Resistance is more than a choice. It is necessary for survival. U.S. wars are a…
(2025-04-05). These Palestinian fathers have much in common, except that their sons were shot dead by Israeli troops. haaretz.com One Palestinian was shot to death by Israeli soldiers because they thought he had a rock in his hand. Another, a young man with a mental disorder, from the same village, got out of his car near a military base and was shot to death. So far the authorities have not returned either body for burial…
(2025-04-05). office, interests come before the Thousands protest across Israel. haaretz.com 'When the first cease-fire collapsed, I collapsed as well': Demonstrators rallied for the release of the hostages and against the government in major cities across Israel as the PM continues his state visit in Hungary and prepares to head to Washington…
(2025-04-05). Will Germany continue to be the savior of Israeli cinema? haaretz.com After the alienation Israeli cinema experienced from the Berlin Film Festival last year, this time its leaders embraced it. For years, Germany has provided unreserved backing to Israeli filmmakers, but that may be changing…
(2025-04-05). public pressure can make change: The government has no commitment to bring hostages. haaretz.com Hostage Omri Miran's friend feels like the government is 'in a whirlwind of many other issues, none of which focus on bringing the hostages home.' She added she has been horrified by the inability of Knesset members to 'see the true situation of the hostages'…
(2025-04-05). Israeli army kills Palestinian child in occupied West Bank. newarab.com 
The army said that on Thursday evening it had "eliminated one terrorist" who was throwing stones at Israeli soldiers. | Husan mayor Jamal Sabateen said the army had opened fired on youngsters throwing stones in the village west of Bethlehem. | "The Israeli army opened fire on them ⚪ killed one and injured another. The army took th…
(2025-04-05). US Senate overwhelmingly rejects bid to block Israel arms sales. newarab.com 
(2025-04-05). US sending Israel 20,000 assault rifles delayed by Biden. newarab.com 
The The State Department sent a notification to Congress on 6 March of the $24 million sale of the Colt Carbine 5.56 mm caliber fully automatic rifles, saying the end…
(2025-04-05). Israel's execution of 15 paramedics demands immediate accountability. ummid.com The international community must hold Israeli officials and responsible individuals accountable for the deliberate killing of 15 paramedics and first responders from the Palestinian Red Crescent and Civil Defence.
(2025-04-05). This Is Why Trump's Tariffs Will Fail, While Backfiring Hard on the US Economy. orinocotribune.com 
By Ben Norton — Apr 4, 2025 | Donald Trump has imposed high tariffs on countries around the world, falsely claiming they are "reciprocal". Trump's deeply contradictory policies will likely backfire, hurt the US economy, fuel inflation, and fail to reindustrialize. But rich elites will benefit from tax cuts. | In his first term as president of the United States, Donald Trump launched a trade war against China. In his second term, he has expanded that trade war to many countries around the world. | In a ceremony outside the White House on April 2, which the US president dubbed "Liberation Day", Trump announced…
(2025-04-05). CODEPINK: Funded by the CCP? pressenza.com To state it very clearly: CODEPINK is in no way funded by China, nor any other foreign government or agency. We are funded primarily by donations from concerned citizens that support peace over war. Anyone can check. We pass every audit, unlike the Pentagon. | China is merely the newest figure in a long line of state-crafted boogeymen. Before China, there was Russia, Iran, Venezuela… the list goes on. Point being: wherever we advocate for peace, the government throws accusations of foreign funding. Why? Because they seek to delegitimize our opinion and silence us, just like they are currently attempting to sile…
(2025-04-05). I Love My Country but… dissidentvoice.org This writer recalls back in the mid 80s when I took myself a vacation to Club Med in Martinique. It was discount time, June, so I could afford the week of fun. When I arrived at the facility, man it was a lot hotter than Elmont, Long Island. They placed me in a cottage with …
(2025-04-05). A "Small Price to Pay" — Coretta Scott King. dissidentvoice.org I join you in your affirmation of life, and I hope that you have sustained the inward peace that follows a refusal to do that which one considers morally wrong, despite the consequences. Imprisonment of the body is certainly a small price to pay for freedom of the spirit. — Coretta Scott King, September 1969 …
(2025-04-05). Texas mobilizes to defend migrants. workers.org 
Dallas The force of anti-deportation and pro-immigrant sentiment swept through Dallas like a whirlwind on March 30. That day thousands marched in defiance of the unabashedly racist actions taken by the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) against U.S. residents, both documented and undocumented. Dallas, March 30, 2025. . . . |
(2025-04-05). Unions protest ICE arrests of labor activists. workers.org 
Tacoma, Washington Two immigrant labor activists were recently arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington state. Under the leadership of the Washington State Labor Council, 300 workers rallied outside the ICE detention center in Tacoma to demand their freedom on March 27. Unionists protest outside ICE detention center, Tacoma, . . . |
(2025-04-05). 'News Graveyards': The Impact On Reporters And Media Coverage Of Wars. thedissenter.org The staggering number of journalist deaths represents "the most extreme form of press censorship."
(2025-04-05). ICC Chief Prosecutor Accused of Punishing Staff Who Leaked Sexual Misconduct Claims — Reuters. orinocotribune.com Karim Khan has denied the allegations and plans to cooperate with the investigation, his lawyers say | UN investigators have expanded their inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct by International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, to include allegations of reprisals against staff, Reuters has reported. Khan has firmly denied all allegations. | Sources cited by the outlet claim that Khan, who is being investigated for alleged sexual harassment of a female subordinate, demoted at least four staff members after they reported or expressed concerns about the incident. The investigat…
(2025-04-05). Lebanon central bank chief takes office. newarab.com 
(2025-04-05). Iran's non-oil exports to UAE hit US$6.6 billion. tvbrics.com 
Nations strengthen trade and investment under new economic pact…
(2025-04-05). China plans massive renewable power — U.S. increases oil and gas. iacenter.org By Lyn Neeley March 17, 2025 China's new mega dam project is being built along Tibet's Yarlung Zangbo River in the Himalayan mountains in Medog county (Motuo in Chinese). It is the highest major river in the world with the most hydroelectric potential. The $137 billion project will harness the power of gravity in the river's steep descent of 2,000 meters over a 50-km stretch. Graphic of Yarlung Zangbo River dam, planned to bring massive renewable electric power from the Himalayas to all of socialist China. This massive hydroelectric project will generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours (KWh) of electric energy a year,…
(2025-04-05). Resurfaced Clips Show Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham and Other Republicans Slamming Tariffs: 'China's Not Going to Pay the Tariff'. latintimes.com Several top Republicans defending President Donald Trump's tariffs today were captured previously denouncing them, with one senator calling them "very risky and a dangerous strategy."
(2025-04-05). China Comes Back At Trump Tariffs With Full Force? Beijing's Big Announcement; Trade War Begins. hindustantimes.com The U.S.-China trade war has escalated dramatically as Beijing announced 34% reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. imports, effective April 10, in retaliation to President Donald Trump's similar move on April 2. China accused the U.S. of "unilateral bullying" and labeled the tariffs as "economic warfare," further straining relations between the two economic giants. The new Chinese tariffs target key sectors, including agriculture, technology, energy, and manufacturing, while Beijing also imposed export controls on rare earth minerals crucial to U.S. industries. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). Piyush Goyal's 'Build AI Or Make Ice Creams' Taunt At Indian Startups Invites Brutal Reality Check. hindustantimes.com Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal sparked a debate at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 by criticizing Indian startups for focusing on food delivery apps and luxury consumer brands instead of deep-tech innovation like AI, semiconductors, and robotics, which dominate China's startup ecosystem. Goyal urged Indian entrepreneurs to shift their focus toward creating long-term technological solutions that prepare the nation for the future, rather than settling for low-wage gig jobs. His remarks drew sharp criticism from industry leaders, who defended the contributions of consumer startups to employment and economic growth. Wat…
(2025-04-05). 'Sri Lanka Won't Allow…': President Dissanayake's Veiled Warning To China After Meeting PM Modi. hindustantimes.com Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumaradissanayake assured India that its land will not be used against New Delhi's security interests, a statement seen as a veiled message to China amid growing concerns over Beijing's influence in the region. The assurance came during a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Colombo on April 5, marking a historic moment in India-Sri Lanka relations. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). Trump First Reaction As China Slaps Retaliatory Tariffs On US: 'Panicked, Played It Wrong' | Trade War. hindustantimes.com The U.S.-China trade war has escalated further as China announced 34% tariffs on all U.S. imports, effective April 10, in retaliation to President Donald Trump's earlier tariff measures. Reacting to the move, Trump mocked Beijing on Truth Social, claiming that China "played it wrong" and "panicked," suggesting that the Chinese government under Xi Jinping cannot sustain such measures. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). Video: Trump's "Global Economic Warfare" . Triggers Worldwide Stock Market Collapse. globalresearch.ca Our objective is to reach out to people Worldwide: North America, South America, the European Union, The Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, China, East and South East Asia, The Pacific | This video can be viewed in the original English and with …
(2025-04-05). China blocks TikTok deal in retaliation to Trump's tariffs hike. geo.tv 
(2025-04-05). China hits back at Trump tariffs with own taxes, export curbs. newarab.com 
China's finance ministry said the additional tariffs would be imposed from 10 Ap…
(2025-04-05). Pakistan to send its first astronaut to space with China help. ummid.com Pakistan is planning to send its first astronaut to space with the Chinese support.
(2025-04-05). U.S. tariff war rattles markets, but Trump upbeat. ummid.com Share markets across the world Friday April 04, 2025 crashed further a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced, what he called, Reciprocal Tariffs, on multiple countries including India and China.
(2025-04-05). The Heat: Tariff Turmoil. america.cgtn.com 
The world is bracing for a global trade conflict as nations weigh their responses to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of worldwide import taxes. China has imposed a 34% tariff on American products after Trump hit Beijing with a combined levy of 54%. | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor of Economics at the University of International Business and Economics. | Klaus Larres is a Distinguished Professor of History and International Affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
(2025-04-05). Marco Rubio's attempt to threaten Cuban health care falls flat. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 2, 2025 Cuba sends volunteer doctors to Italy to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a diplomatic journey to the Caribbean on March 25 armed with a number of threats to countries he visited there. Rubio demanded that these countries reject services by Cuban medical teams or their diplomats would face the withdrawal of U.S. visas. Rubio justified his actions with bogus claims that Cuba is engaged in human trafficking and forced labor involving Cuban doctors working in other countries. Washington thinks in terms of how much money socialist Cuba could los…
(2025-04-05). Europe Is Stagnating. They Want to Be "War Ready" against Russia by 2030. Zivadin Jovanovic. globalresearch.ca Europe is stagnating. The old capital is "running away", the new is bypassing it. | Instead of investing in social and economic prosperity, the EU+Germany are investing nearly two trillion euros in war production and infrastructure. Apparently they want to be …
(2025-04-05). The "Civil War" in Sudan: Big Money Foreign Powers Taking Rival Sides, May Turn Even More Destructive Using Heavier Weapons. globalresearch.ca As the Sudan Civil War completes two years this month (in April 2025), it has already claimed nearly 150,000 human lives and displaced nearly 12 million people. | Unfortunately with big money foreign powers taking rival sides, this can increase supply …
(2025-04-05). Externalization of the Money Masters. Banker Mark Carney, Canada's New Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca According to the neo-theosophical teachings of Alice A. Bailey (in the book
(2025-04-05). Iran in the Crosshairs. Avoiding War. The Start of World War III? globalresearch.ca "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing…It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before." —President Donald Trump (March 30, 2025) [1] | "And the assumption on the part of the …
(2025-04-05). L'Occidente contro il CRINK. globalresearch.ca Nella "Storia Segreta della Guerra in Ucraina" il New York Times ricostruisce con significativi dettagli che gli Stati Uniti hanno fornito all'Ucraina, durante l'Amministrazione Biden, non solo enormi quantità di armamenti per l'ammontare di circa 70 miliardi di dollari, ma …
(2025-04-05). Appeal on Sovereign Countries: Worldwide Exit from Western-Imposed Institutions — The UN System, European Union, NATO. globalresearch.ca We are being attacked from all sides. | Everybody knows it. | The primary goal of the Deep State — whoever it is — is to massively reduce world population; from currently about eight billion to less than a billion. | Back in …
(2025-04-05). 15 richest Saudis make Forbes' 2025 billionaires list. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Fifteen of the wealthiest Saudi men were recently added to Forbes' 2025 Billionaires List, which tracks the daily ups and downs of the world's richest people through its Real-Time Billionaires rankings.Saudi richest businessmen listed on Forbes' 2025 billionaires list: Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people for 2025. The new list includes the names of 15 prominent Saudi businessmen from various sectors, including energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, banks, and retail. | Notably, Prince Al Waleed bin Talal Al Saud, the Saudi billionaire businessman, investor,…
(2025-04-05). After Zelensky, Trump Now Going After Ukrainians? 7-Day Deadline Issued, Then Comes Big Statement. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration mistakenly sent emails to Ukrainian refugees under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program, instructing them to leave the U.S. within seven days or face deportation. The notice, dated April 3, claimed their temporary legal status was being revoked, causing panic among the 240,000 Ukrainians residing in the U.S. under humanitarian parole. DHS later clarified that the email was sent in error and assured recipients that no action would be taken. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). Exposing the Fake News Machine Against Venezuelan Migrants. orinocotribune.com 
By Misión Verdad — Apr 3, 2025 | An order based on the Alien Enemies Act was The contrived narrativ…
(2025-04-05). Migrant Repatriation Continues: 208 Venezuelans Return From US. orinocotribune.com A total of 208 Venezuelans arrived in the country from the United States as part of the Venezuelan government's Return to the Homeland repatriation program. This was reported Venezuelan Transportation Minister Ramón Velásquez Araguayán. | Upon receiving the migrants at the Simón Bolívar International Airport of Maiquetía on Friday, April 4, Minister Araguayán reported that the flight brought 176 men, 30 women, and two children. They will receive a comprehensive medical checkup and go through thorough background checks to determine if any of them have any open cases with the judiciary. | He added that these return…
(2025-04-05). Belarusian journalist Anatol Sanatsenka sentenced to 15 days administrative detention. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Volunteer Spotlight: Libya Chapter Co-Coordinator Tariq Alferis. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | Tripoli, Libya | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | Coming from Libya, a country that has seen decades of conflict, I've always been deeply aware of the impact of war on communities, especially on young people. My journey into peace activism started with grassroots initiatives focused on youth empowerment and conflict resolution. Over time,…
(2025-04-05). Leaders From 10 Countries To Attend the CELAC Summit in Honduras. orinocotribune.com During the upcoming event, Xiomara Castro will hand over the CELAC pro tempore presidency to Gustavo Petro. | On Thursday, Honduran President Xiomara Castro confirmed that 11 countries will be represented at the highest level at the 9th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which will be held on April 9 in Tegucigalpa. | Latin American leaders expected to attend…
(2025-04-05). 2025 Ecuadorian Elections: Key Events and Crucial Context. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-05). Microsoft 50th Anniversary event marred by pro-Palestine protests. ummid.com Microsoft employees Friday April 04, 2025 disrupted the company's event organized to commemorate its 50th anniversary.
(2025-04-05). The Havana Reporter /No 4 APR 5, 2025. plenglish.com The April edition of The Havana Reporter features articles on youngsters' daily work in different sectors to boost the country's development and recalls Cuba's victory in the Playa Girón invasion, 64 years ago, which became the U.S. imperialism's first major defeat in Latin America. Other national topics include the holding in Havana of the fourth …
(2025-04-05). 'Russia Will Sit Back And Watch': Putin Aide Mocks Europe Over Tariffs As Kremlin Skips Trump Wrath. hindustantimes.com Russia has mocked the European Union following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on EU exports, with Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, predicting the collapse of the EU economy. Medvedev referred to Europe as a "decaying corpse" and claimed that sanctions on Russia have left the EU vulnerable to economic shocks. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-05). He Did It! smoothiex12.blogspot.com One of the greatest moments in sports.
(2025-04-05). World Report] Indian Supreme Court appoints panel for student suicides. thelancet.com The panel will seek to understand the causes of suicide among students and formulate recommendations for prevention. Dinesh C Sharma reports.
(2025-04-05). Congress to challenge BJP sponsored Waqf Bill in SC. ummid.com The Congress party on Friday said the party will challenge the BJP sponsored Wakq (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court.
(2025-04-05). How X has become a powerful right-wing propaganda tool. leftfootforward.org When Musk is branded a 'loser' on his own platform, it's a rare moment that reminds progressives we can occasionally turn white rich men's own weapons on themselves.
(2025-04-05). 17 Mexican journalists smeared by Facebook page allegedly run by gang members. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Journalists in Turkey arrested, beaten, deported amid government crackdown on opposition. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Georgia set to pass restrictive broadcast bills. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-05). Belarus, India explore new cooperation opportunities. eng.belta.by Belarus' Industry Minister Aleksandr Yefimov has met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Belarus Ashok Kumar, BelTA learned from the press service of the Industry Ministry.
(2025-04-05). Belarus, Kyrgyzstan discuss joint projects. eng.belta.by The talks took place at the Industry Ministry and focused on possible joint projects and initiatives in the manufacturing sector.
(2025-04-05). Belarus, Pakistan to expand cooperation in transport, logistics. eng.belta.by The heads of the transport authorities of Belarus and Pakistan have had a working meeting in Minsk, BelTA learned from the Transport and Communications Ministry of Belarus.
(2025-04-05). parliamentary delegation led by Kochanova to visit Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by Belarus' parliamentary delegation headed by Chairperson of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova will be on a visit to Uzbekistan on 5-8 April, BelTA learned from the press service of the Council of the Republic.
(2025-04-05). Opinion: USA will rely on QUAD, AUKUS to further its interests in Asia-Pacific. eng.belta.by "The United States wants to leave Ukraine and move to the Asia-Pacific, putting Ukraine on the shoulders of Old Europe. And the Americans will deal with all geopolitical and economic matters in the Asia-Pacific or in the Indo-Pacific Region, as they themselves call it," Andrei Bogodel said.
(2025-04-05). Rural worker recalls his meeting with Lukashenko. eng.belta.by This happened a little less than four years ago. The president also visited the agro-town of Tikhinichi, where the same-name enterprise is located.
(2025-04-05). Belarus team wins Republican Hockey League gold. eng.belta.by The hockey team of the president of Belarus has won the Republican Hockey League (RHL) for the 16th time, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-05). Grodno Oblast team clashes with Mogilev Oblast team for RHL bronze. eng.belta.by The teams of Grodno Oblast and Mogilev Oblast met in the city on the Neman River. A spectacular showdown unfolded on the ice from the very first minutes, delighting the fans, both adults and children.
(2025-04-05). Grodno Oblast team wins Republican Hockey League bronze. eng.belta.by The bronze medal match of the Republican Hockey League (RHL) has finished in Grodno, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-05). American YouTuber Arrested After Leaving Can of Diet Coke on Forbidden Island Inhabited by Tribe That Killed Tourist. latintimes.com
(2025-04-05). The Arrest Of a Top Drug Trafficker Reignites an Extradition Debate in Colombia. latintimes.com Plans to send Geovanny Andrés Rojas, known as "Araña," to the U.S., reignited a debate about extradition as it could also undermine peace talks in the country…
(2025-04-05). Border Wall Falls Plummet as Military Crackdown Shuts Down Crossings. latintimes.com On Monday, however one person died and another was seriously injured after falling from the 30-foot wall west of the San Ysidro Port of Entry…
(2025-04-05). House Republicans Already Worried About Retaining Their Majority As Ominous Signs Mount. latintimes.com Republicans' anxieties over retaining House control grew after Tuesday's special elections saw a major strengths for Democrats.
(2025-04-05). Judge Rules Trump 'Covertly' Withheld FEMA Funding From States With Sanctuary Laws. latintimes.com
(2025-04-05). Stephen Miller Mocks Judge Who Ordered Return of Man Mistakenly Deported to El Salvador Mega-Prison: 'Thinks She's President of El Salvador'. latintimes.com President Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Stephen Miller took to social media to mock a Maryland judge on Friday.
(2025-04-05). Texas Law Enforcement Arrests 40 Suspected 'Tren de Aragua' Members in ICE-Led Raid. latintimes.com Authorities said that the raid occurred after more than a year of investigation by the FBI, ICE, the San Antonio Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety…
(2025-04-05). Trump Claims 'Big Business' Isn't 'Worried' About Tariffs, Is Focused on 'Big Beautiful Deal' That Will 'Supercharge' the Economy. latintimes.com Despite the stock market nosediving this week, President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs and teased a "big beautiful deal" in a Truth Social post shared Friday.
(2025-04-05). Vivek Ramaswamy Promises to 'Unleash an Economic Boom' in Ohio: 'Like We Haven't Seen Since the Industrial Revolution'. latintimes.com The former presidential hopeful shared an X post on Friday, stating he would "unleash an economic boom in Ohio like we haven't seen since the first Industrial Revolution," accompanied by a clip outlining his ambitious plans for the state.
(2025-04-05). Huawei champions digital transformation in African banking at Johannesburg summit. africa.cgtn.com Industry leaders, technology experts, and top financial executives gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, for Huawei's 2025 Intelligent Finance Summit to explore the future of banking in Africa. The summit highlighted key trends shaping the sector, including the rise of mobile-first financial services, the role of cloud computing, and the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) …
(2025-04-05). Compulsory Anzac Day services an attack on freedom. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-05). Musk, Trump, and the Tesla Turmoil. thinktank.pk The term "Tesla Takedown" has emerged as a significant movement symbolizing the public's response to Elon Musk's deepening involvement in the political landscape, particularly through his collaboration with President Donald Trump. This alliance has sparked widespread debates about the intersection of corporate influence and government policies, leading to notable repercussions for both Musk's enterprises and …
(2025-04-05). Fact-Check Report: "Economic Bullying Benefits No One" thinktank.pk The Chinese state-linked article, "Economic Bullying Benefits No One," presents a sharply critical narrative of the United States' new reciprocal tariff plan. It frames the U.S. as a destructive global actor undermining multilateralism, pushing the world toward recession, and imposing economic coercion. While many of the economic claims are rooted in real concerns about tariff …
(2025-04-05). Video: King Charles plays carrot tune with Veggie orchestra. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Windsor Castle witnessed an unusual royal performance as King Charles took part in a musical event celebrating community music, hosted within the historic royal residence. The highlight of the event was a performance by the London Vegetable Orchestra, the only ensemble of its kind that performs using instruments crafted entirely from locally grown vegetables.During the gathering, King Charles was invited to join the orchestra and play a tune on one of their signature instruments—a flute fashioned from a carrot. The monarch delighted attendees by performing a rendition of the 19th-century lullaby…
(2025-04-05). PM Modi meets Bangladesh's Yunus in Bangkok. ummid.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Interim Government, on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand Capital Bangkok Friday April 04, 2025.
(2025-04-05). Veterans for Peace delegation to Nicaragua — Calls for solidarity and truth in the face of disinformation. iacenter.org April 2, 2025 By Joshua Shurley and Gerry Condon The following article first appeared in Veterans For Peace, Spring 2025 Edition. In a powerful demonstration of international solidarity, seven members of Veterans For Peace (VFP) visited Nicaragua in mid-to-late March as an official VFP delegation. Veterans from five U.S. states flew to Nicaragua on March 19 for a week-long visit to community clinics, regional colleges, vocational schools, youth groups and mayors in several Nicaraguan cities, including Matagalpa, Masaya and Ciudad Sandino and the capital Managua. Veterans For Peace delegation meets with Sandinista…
(2025-04-05). Of Emissions and CO2. wattsupwiththat.com Guest Post by Willis Eschenbach (still banned from X aka Twitter, see here) The most excellent reef and ocean scientist Jennifer Marohazy put up a Facebook post recently on the…
(2025-04-05). Amid rift with France, Algeria drops French at universities. newarab.com 
(2025-04-05). Trump reportedly ousts US National Security Agency chief. newarab.com 
The head of secretive The Washington Post cited US officials who said General Timothy Haugh was fired after little over a year in the job. | The officials did not give a reason for Haugh's removal,…
(2025-04-05). Belarus president's team takes on Minsk Oblast team in RHL finals. eng.belta.by The second match of the finals of the Republican Hockey League (RHL) has started at the Olympic Arena in Minsk, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-05). Correspondence] Response to treatment in the Multiple Symptoms Study 3 trial — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Joan S Crawford and David Tuller for their interest in our Article.1 Persistent physical symptoms are heterogeneous and, by definition, do not tend to go away easily. In the absence of perfect knowledge about their pathophysiology, we believe that interventions to help people with multiple persistent physical symptoms should apply the knowledge that we currently have.2…
(2025-04-05). Correspondence] Why all countries should adopt the term mpox. thelancet.com In a Correspondence, Jaime Garcia-Iglesias and colleagues1 argue that the term mpox is inconsistently used in Spanish-speaking, French-speaking, and Portuguese-speaking countries. These countries sometimes still use stigmatising names with racist connotations, such as viruela del mono, variole du singe, and variola dos macacos. The authors advocate adopting viruela M, variole M, and variola M instead. Although we understand the authors' rationale, their proposed nomenclature could cause confusion between mpox and smallpox, which is also known as viruela, variole, and variola.
(2025-04-05). World Report] Prison health in Belarus. thelancet.com Belarusian political prisoners report worsening medical care, particularly since a crackdown on political dissent. Ed Holt reports.
(2025-04-05). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in diabetes prevalence and treatment from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 1108 population-representative studies with 141 million participants. Lancet 2024; 404: 2077—93—In this Article, Patricia Varona-Pérez should have been included in the collaborator group list in the end matter and appendix. This correction has been made to the online version as of April 3, 2025.
(2025-04-05). Obituary] Loretta Ford. thelancet.com Nurse who pioneered the enhanced role of the nurse practitioner and introduced the unification model of nurse training. Born in New York City, NY, USA, on Dec 28, 1920, she died on Jan 22, 2025, at her home in Wildwood, FL, USA, aged 104 years.
(2025-04-05). Correspondence] The omission of Angola in mpox epidemiological reports. thelancet.com The recent study by Ndembi and colleagues on the epidemiology of mpox in Africa1 provided a thorough analysis of the disease's spread across the continent. However, we would like to highlight an important omission, in which Angola was not included in the epidemiological assessment, despite having reported confirmed cases of the disease.
(2025-04-05). All set for Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2025 in Madinah. ummid.com The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia is all set to host the 2nd edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum (UZF 2025) at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah later this month.
(2025-04-05). 'INDIA' to oppose Waqf Bill; Asks likeminded parties to come along. ummid.com The INDIA alliance Tuesday April 01, 2025 held a meeting of its group leaders where they unanimously decided to vehemently oppose the Waqf Amendment Bill 2024 to be tabled in the Parliament Wednesday.
(2025-04-05). What does U.S. collapse mean for future of the world. ummid.com Like the former Soviet Union in its last throes, the U.S. is now a nation at war with itself — plagued by extreme wealth concentration, stagnant wages, and corporate monopolies.
(2025-04-05). Debate on Waqf Bill: Gogoi lists sacrifices of Muslims, leaves BJP red faced. ummid.com Gaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, Wednesday April 02, 2025 listed the sacrifices made by the Muslim freedom fighters leaving the BJP red faced.
(2025-04-05). GUJCET 2025 Answer Key Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has released GUJCET 2025 Answer Key on its official website gujcet.gseb.org.
(2025-04-05). OpenAI to go Open Source. ummid.com Facing stiff competition from rivals, ChatGPT owner OpenAI Monday announced it is planning to release an open-weight artificial intelligence model in the next few months.
(2025-04-05). Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Series with largest screen yet up for grab. ummid.com Samsung Electronics Thursday April 03, 2025 unpacked the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ – the two gadgets having the largest screen yet that would be fun for Tablet enthusiast.
(2025-04-05). MHT CET 2025 Admit Card, Normalization Document Released. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET) has released on its official website cetcell.mahacet.org the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of candidates who have registered for MHT CET 2025 Examination along with Normalisation Document.
(2025-04-05). Released: Analysis of 2025 Top 50 Technologies. ummid.com Frost & Sullivan has unveiled the 15th edition of its highly anticipated annual analysis, "2025 Top 50 Technologies" Thursday April 03, 2025.
(2025-04-05). Ultimate Guide to Maternity Insurance: What's Covered, What's Not. ummid.com A maternity insurance policy is a type of health insurance specifically designed to cover expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth.
(2025-04-05). 'Step to Seizure of Mosques': How Global Media is Reporting Waqf Bill. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's treatment of minorities, especially the India Muslims, comes under the scanner once again after the Waqf Amendment Bill, renamed as "Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development Bill" or UMEED Bill, was passed by the Parliament.
(2025-04-05). Trump, Musk, Ronaldo… All have Aadhaar! Courtesy ChatGPT. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk, football legend Cristiano Ronaldo and other small and top celebrities.. They all have Aadhaar and even PAN cards, courtesy the latest native image generation tool launched by ChatGPT via GPT-4o.
(2025-04-05). 'EcoTank ET-2980': Epson unpacks 7th generation cartridge-free printer. ummid.com Epson America launched its 7th generation of EcoTank cartridge-free models with the new EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer.
(2025-04-05). OpenAI reports outage after allowing 'restricted image' generation. ummid.com ChatGpt owner, OpenAI, confirmed its services were disrupted due to overwhelming user requests after it allowed image generation, , popularly known as Ghibli style images, earlier restricted by the leading AI app.
(2025-04-05). Meaning of Eid for Muslims. ummid.com Eid means that we remember Allah, engage in His Tasbih (glorification) and Tahmeed (praise) and express gratitude for the countless blessings He has bestowed upon us.
(2025-04-05). Video: Hindus shower petals on Muslims offering Eid prayers in Jaipur. ummid.com In a rare incident of communal harmony seen in…
(2025-04-05). '50 officers were selected'. This Belarusian drove a tank through Red Square in 1945 Parade. eng.belta.by The first Victory Parade in Moscow featured more than 1,800 units of military hardware. In the morning of 24 June 1945, cannons and howitzers, anti-aircraft guns and mortar batteries drove through Red Square, and the show of military hardware was wrapped up with the display of the renowned T-34 and IS-2.
(2025-04-05). Norris arrested over rape, paedophilia allegations latest right-wing Labour figure linked to sex crimes. skwawkbox.org 
Norris not yet convicted of any crime, but becomes latest Labour right-winger accused or found guilty of sex offences Dan Norris, the Starmeroid MP for North-east Somerset MP Dan Norris has been suspended by Labour after his arrest on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, child abduction and misconduct in a public office. Ironically, Norris's …
(2025-04-05). Nigel Farage slammed for 'I found a high street barber shop that isn't Turkish' video. leftfootforward.org A video of Nigel Farage visiting a British barbers went viral this week. In some 'bants' with the shop's owner, Farage sarcastically says: "What a barbers that pays tax, no surely not!" | "There's literally thousands of them [Turkish barbers] isn't there, sprung up all over the country," he adds. | The provocative video was concluded with Farage stating that this particular shop "doesn't have a Turkish sign," "actually has customers," and "there's no Lamborghini out the back" which is "unusual in modern Britain." | The video was quickly met with a backlash. | Mike Sammon, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Cambri…
(2025-04-05). Opinion: Not a single foreign policy issue Trump pledged to deal with has been resolved. eng.belta.by "During the election campaign in the United States, Trump steered clear of many foreign policy issues during debates or primaries. He either spoke about them vaguely, or diverted the conversation to the domestic political agenda," Andrei Bogodel said.
(2025-04-05). Is Japan in Danger? Truth Behind 2025 Disaster Forecast. thinktank.pk The recent resurgence of interest in Ryo Tatsuki's predictions, particularly concerning a catastrophic event in July 2025, has sparked widespread discussion and concern. Ryo Tatsuki and "The Future I Saw" Ryo Tatsuki, a Japanese manga artist, published "The Future I Saw" in 1999, a compilation of her purported precognitive dreams. The book gained attention due …
(2025-04-05). Alcantarillado en La Habana: Un viejo problema aún sin solución (+Fotos, Audio y Video). cubadebate.cu La situación del alcantarillado en La Habana se ha agravado en los últimos años. Basta ver que, cuando caen escasos milímetros de agua en cualquier municipio de la capital, sus calles se desbordan. Es así, un ciclo que, como el agua no para y pasa por múltiples aristas. Pero mejor, iremos por pasos, porque al igual que el alcantarillado, todo forma parte de un sistema. Al recorrer parte de las principales calles de La Habana, el paisaje se repite una y otra vez.
(2025-04-05). Ciego de àÅvila lidera la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano tras vencer a Industriales. cubadebate.cu Los tigres de Ciego de àÅvila vencieron este viernes 2×1 al equipo Industriales y quedaron solo en la cima de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano, que inició sus quintas subseries particulares. Remontaron marcador adverso de 0x1 y sumaron la del triunfo en el mismo primer episodio, remolcadas por jit de Robert Luis Delgado contra el abridor y perdedor Pavel Hernández.
(2025-04-05). Díaz-Canel reconoció en el Acto de Condecoraciones Estatales a jóvenes destacados. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez presidió este viernes el Acto de Condecoraciones Estatales a jóvenes y colectivos con trayectorias relevantes. Durante la ceremonia, se destacó su papel como símbolo de cambio y esperanza. Seis colectivos destacados recibieron la Bandera de Honor directamente de manos del mandatario.
(2025-04-05). Come la Tariff Tizzy di Trump sta mandando tutto a rotoli. strategic-culture.su Questa strategia di demolizione economica incontrollata di fatto parte dalla distorta fantasia che lanciare una guerra doganale contro la Cina sia una brillante idea. | Segue nostro La Tariff Tizzy (TTT) del direttore del circo Trump, da lui stesso battezzata come "Giorno della liberazione", viene ampiamente interpretata in tutto il mondo, sia nel Nord che nel Sud del mondo, come il Giorno del macello. | Questa strategia di demolizione e…
(2025-04-05). Aranceles de Trump provocan pérdidas multimillonarias en mercado bursátil. cubadebate.cu Los aranceles implementados por la Administración Trump desde el pasado martes ya dejan sus primeras consecuencias y las pérdidas en el mercado bursátil —espacio donde se compran y venden activos financieros— ya ascienden a los más de 3 billones de dólares. Wall Street ha perdido 9,6 billones de dólares desde la toma de posesión de Trump.