(2025-04-07). Israel kills dozens in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu-Trump US meeting. newarab.com 
(2025-04-07). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC office in Gaza damaged, civilians and humanitarian workers must be protected. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). 600,000 children in Gaza face paralysis as Israel blocks vaccine. newarab.com 
At least 602,000 children are at risk of permanent paralysis and other chronic disabilities unless they receive the necessary vaccines soon, the health ministry in war-torn Gaza said on Sunday. | The ministry added that preventing the entry of vaccines was an indirect targeting of Gaza's children, warning that this threatens to collapse…
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Netanyahu Arrives in US, Will Meet With Trump on Monday. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Washington on Sunday, where he is set to meet with President Trump and is expected to discuss the genocidal war on Gaza, Iran, and recently imposed US tariffs on Israel. According to The Times of Israel, Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for war …
aljazeera.com (2025-04-07). &nsbp; Red Crescent demands international probe into Israel killing of Gaza medicsComment: This is an inquiry into the deliberate, deranged, and horrific execution-style murders of 15 medical and humanitarian workers…
Palestine Red Crescent says Israel's attack constitutes a 'full-fledged war crime', calls for commission to investigate.
(2025-04-07). Journalist burnt alive in Israel strike on press tent in Gaza. newarab.com 
A Another video shows his charred body wr…
(2025-04-07). Mahmoud Khalil: Columbia 'enabled abduction' over Gaza activism. newarab.com 
Palestinian Columbia University graduate Khalil, a prominent activist who led campus demonstrations, issued a letter Despite holding a US green card, Khalil was detained and placed in…
(2025-04-07). Palestinian Activist Jaldia Abubakra: Zionism Has Never Stopped Displacing and Murdering Palestinians. orinocotribune.com Gaza has been under an uninterrupted blockade for 17 years, with complete restrictions on medicines, drinking water, and electricity for its more than two million inhabitants, decried Gaza-born Palestinian activist Jaldia Abubakra, a co-founder of the Masar Badil Movement. | The Zionist project, since the founding of the occupation state, has never stopped displacing, murdering, and committing genocide against the indigenous population of Palestine, declared the Spain-based activist in an interview with the Europe for Cuba project. | Abubakra, a native of Beersheba and daughter of parents displaced during the Nak…
(2025-04-07). People of Conscience a Threat to US/Israel Zionist Dreams of Domination. transcend.org 2 Apr 2025 – As the US and Israel commit serial mass murder ⚪ Palestinian genocide ⚪ I think of how People of Conscience like Albert Einstein and Dietrich Bonhoeffer took the moral high ground. Pressure from corrupt leaders and a misguided public could not move them to sell their soul.
(2025-04-07). 100 Jews and Allies Take Over Global Affairs Canada to Deliver Palestine Platform and Demand Arms Embargo. worldbeyondwar.org 
A Jewish-led contingent occupied the lobby of the Global Affairs Canada building in Toronto on Friday to demand immediate action to end Israel's genocide and for Palestinian liberation. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-07). Open Letter to Australian MPs: Mainstream Undercounting 0.6 Million Gaza Deaths. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-07). Gaza Death Toll Soars With Dozens Killed in Single Day of Relentless Israeli Bombing. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-07). Hamas Claims Barrage on Israeli Cities in Retaliation for 'Massacres' in Gaza. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-07). Palestinians demand investigation of Israeli war crimes in Gaza Strip. thearabdailynews.com Palestinians demand investigation of Israeli war crimes in Gaza Strip On 18 March 2025, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Gaza, killing at least 404 Palestinians and injuring 562 more, breaking the already fragile ceasefire. Since then, Israel has continued its genocidal campaign against the Palestinians, devastating every single sector of Palestinian life as… |
(2025-04-07). French President Macron meets Egyptian leader Sisi in Cairo for Gaza talks. scmp.com On Monday, Macron, Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II will hold a summit as Israel renews its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
(2025-04-07). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US for war talks with Trump. scmp.com Israeli PM said he would discuss Gaza war and 17 per cent tariff imposed on Israel by US. Israel last month ended a ceasefire with Hamas.
(2025-04-07). Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Netanyahu heads to US for war talks with Trump. scmp.com Israel's PM said he would discuss the Gaza war and a tariff imposed on Israel with Trump.
(2025-04-07). Jordan King heads to Egypt for meeting with El-Sisi, Macron. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jordanian King Abdullah II departed Jordan to Egypt in order to participate in a trilateral summit with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron, the Royal Hashemite Court reported on Monday.According to the RHC, the King is expected to hold a summit with the Egyptian and French presidents to discuss the grave developments in Gaza following the collapse of the former ceasefire deal in March. On Sunday, RHC confirmed that King Abdullah II was invited to participate in a trilateral summit in Egypt on Monday. His Majesty King Abdullah II departs for Egypt to participate…
(2025-04-07). Europe standing on wrong side of history by appeasing Israel: Iran. presstv.ir Esmaeil Baghaei says Europe is standing on the wrong side of history by appeasing the Israeli regime, following Netanyahu's visit to Hungary despite an active ICC arrest warrant for war crimes in Gaza.
(2025-04-07). Rocket barrage launched from Gaza strikes Israeli port of Ashdod. presstv.ir According to the Qassam Brigades, the attack was carried out in retaliation for "Zionist massacres against civilians."
(2025-04-07). Israel kills Palestinian journalist after targeting her home in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli regime has killed another Palestinian journalist, as well as her husband and son, during an airstrike that targeted their home in southern Gaza.
(2025-04-07). France's Macron meets Egypt's al-Sisi for Gaza talks. newarab.com 
On Monday, Macron, Sisi and On Tuesday, the French leader will head to the Egyptian port of El-Arish, near Gaza, to highlight the territory's humanitarian…
(2025-04-07). UAE presses Palestinian cause during rare talks with Israeli FM. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates foreign minister on Sunday pressed the need for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict during a rare visit by Israeli counterpart The UAE and Israel Sh…
(2025-04-07). Thursday 4/10: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org
(2025-04-07). Israel-Turkey Tensions Rise After Deadly Strikes in Syria. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-07). 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…
(2025-04-07). Looking to lead Syria rebuild, Turkey turns to the Trump administration to restrain Israel. haaretz.com Senior Turkish officials have hinted at concerns over Israeli strikes, as well as Israel's ties to Syrian Druze and support for the Kurds, as roadblocks on the path to rebuild post-Assad Syria…
(2025-04-07). Turkey will try to shift the conflict zone with Israel from Syria to the White House. haaretz.com During Assad's regime, the United States turned down Turkey's offer to fight the Islamic State in Syria on the condition that America stop its support for the Kurds. Now, though, the offer could entice Trump, who wishes to reduce U.S. presence in the region…
(2025-04-07). Financial markets are having "flashbacks" to 2008 crisis. wsws.org Two-day selloff last week was the fourth most significant in…
(2025-04-07). Trump's tariffs, obesity crisis in China, Europe's future: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com From US tariff opportunities to the risk of a magnitude 8 earthquake in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
(2025-04-07). Sudan: Delivering life-saving care to support a health system in crisis. icrc.org Atbara, Sudan…
(2025-04-07). Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Hong Kong stock market plunges most since '97 crisis amid tariffs panic. aljazeera.com Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia's markets.
(2025-04-07). Dominican Republic boosts security on border with crisis-ridden Haiti. aljazeera.com Caribbean island nation moving to extend border wall and eject migrants as violence and anarchy plague the neighbour.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). A new debt crisis since 2020-2022 [Part 2]. cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). Sa'ar, Zayed Meet in Abu Dhabi To Push Ceasefire, 2-State Talks. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-07). Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says. scmp.com Tariffs on Russia would have been inappropriate, a US economic adviser said — despite its exports to the United States dwarfing Ukraine's.
(2025-04-07). Ukraine war: Russia's Putin says ceasefire 'questions' linger amid Kyiv-US minerals deal talks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has voiced frustration at the slow pace of talks, telling NBC news in March that he was "p***ed off" with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
(2025-04-07). Israeli strike kills 2 in south Lebanon including pager survivor. newarab.com 
Israel has killed two civilians in a deadly drone strike in the southern Lebanese town of Zibqin, in yet another violation of a fragile ceasefire still technically in effect since late last year. | Lebanon's health ministry confirmed on Sunday that the toll from the Israeli strike had risen to two dead, while local media Salibi had already survived one Israeli assault in September last year, when he lost an eye and sustained severe injurie…
(2025-04-07). Earthquake-Hit, War-Devastated Myanmar Needs a Lasting Humanitarian Ceasefire and the Establishment of a Myanmar Fund. transcend.org 3 Apr 2025 – TRANSCEND member Dr Maung Zarni calls for the establishment of a Myanmar Earthquake Relief Fund out of the $1 billion of Myanmar assets frozen by then Pres. Joe Biden in response to the Feb 2021 coup.
(2025-04-07). Sights Set on Somaliland: The Threat of a Total US—UK—Israeli Takeover. globalresearch.ca In recent weeks, Somaliland has drawn unprecedented attention from western media. As Israeli and US officials scramble to find a destination to Multiple mainstream …
(2025-04-07). China: Free Imprisoned Taiwan Publisher. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Taiwan publisher Fu Cha. | © Private | (Taipei) — The Chinese authorities should urgently quash the conviction and free the Taiwan publisher Li Yanhe (Êùéª∂Ë≥Ä), known by his pen name Fu Cha (ÂØåÂØü), Human Rights Watch said today. Fu Cha, who has been detained in China since 2023, was secretly sentenced in February 2025 to three years in prison on charges of "inciting secession." The government has provided little information about his trial or his condition in detention.Fu Cha, 54, is edi…
(2025-04-07). Saudi Arabia: Dozens Freed But Arrests Continue. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mohammed al-Qahtani (R), Muhammad al-Ghamdi (C-R), Asaad al-Ghamdi (C-L), and Salma al-Shehab. | © Private | (Beirut) — Saudi authorities have released dozens of people serving long prison terms for peacefully exercising their rights yet continue to imprison and arbitrarily detain many more, Human Rights Watch said today. Between December 2024 and February 2025, Saudi authorities released at least 44 prisoners, relatives and rights organizations reported. They include Mohammed al-Qahtani, a 59-year-old rights activist; Salma al-Shehab, a doctoral student at Leeds University;…
(2025-04-07). CPJ, others urge the Nicaraguan government to resume cooperation with the UN Human Rights Council. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). Chicago teachers: Reject the CTU sellout agreement and mobilize against Trump's war on public education! wsws.org The sellout deal worked out by the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson not only fails to meet the needs of teachers and students, it aims to demobilize teachers as popular opposition grows to Trump's war on education and democratic rights.
(2025-04-07). National Nurses United misdirects opposition to Trump's abolition of federal union contracts. wsws.org The union's main concern is not about workers' rights but the disruption of its mutually beneficial relations with hospital management and the state.
(2025-04-07). Beijing intervenes to steady markets, 'Grand Theft Auto Shanghai': SCMP daily highlights. scmp.com From Beijing's response to tariff-driven turmoil to an ex-CIA official on US-China ties, here's a round-up from today's China coverage.
(2025-04-07). FACT SHEET: Addressing Sexual Violence in South Sudan. icrc.org 2024 Highlights…
(2025-04-07). Armenia: Operational highlights for 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-07). Brussels conference lifts Ukraine solidarity to higher plane. greenleft.org.au 
The March 26-27 Brussels Solidarity with Ukraine conference drew together about 200 activists from a score of countries, in support of the Ukrainian people's national and social rights, reports Dick Nichols.
(2025-04-07). Human Rights Watch slams WA for highest forced Aboriginal child removals. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Burmese Junta Continues Bombing in Aftermath of Devastating Earthquake. transcend.org 1 Apr 2025 – We get an update from TRANSCEND member Maung Zarni, a Burmese human rights activist, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Burma Fri [28 Mar], leaving at least 2,700 dead.
(2025-04-07). Will the UN Pillory Francesca Albanese? transcend.org 3 Apr 2025 – This is another pivotal moment for the UN and its Human Rights Council; whether it is subject to manipulation on issues that test the UN's political independence. Tomorrow the UNHRC will vote on whether to reappoint Francesca Albanese as Special Rapporteur for Occupied Palestinian Territories.
(2025-04-07). '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.
(2025-04-07). DFCU doubles profit to Shs 72bn as sector competition heats up. independent.co.ug 
Ugandan lender sets sights on profitability top-tier as rivals Stanbic and Bank of Baroda stay ahead—for now Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a banking sector still feeling the effects of cautious post-pandemic recovery and tighter monetary conditions, dfcu Bank has delivered a notable performance that signals a shift in strategy and confidence. The …
(2025-04-07). How Covid-19 disrupted students' lives and learning. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Saddam Ngambirwoha | The COVID-19 pandemic, declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, spread rapidly across the globe, reaching Uganda later in March 2020. In response, the Ugandan government implemented strict measures to curb the virus, including banning passenger flights, restricting land and water entries, and suspending public transport. By …
(2025-04-07). MOC highlights China's stance on U.S. tariffs, claiming China will always provide support for foreign-funded enterprises. ecns.cn China on Sunday reaffirmed its stance on U.S. government tariffs at a roundtable with U.S. companies, claiming that the root cause of the tariffs lies with the U.S., hoping that U.S.-funded enterprises will take pragmatic actions and jointly uphold the stability of global industrial and supply chains to promote a win-win cooperation.
(2025-04-07). Former President Duterte arrested by the International Criminal Court (ICC). internationalviewpoint.org Accused of crimes against humanity, Rodrigo Duterte was taken to The Hague (Netherlands) on March 11, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) is located. The charges are the tens of thousands of extrajudicial killings committed under his rule in the name of his "war on drugs." | – |
(2025-04-07). Because all of Mexico is Teuchitlán. itsgoingdown.org The following collective letter comes in response to the discovery in early March by searching families of a forced recruitment and extermination camp in Teuchitlán, Jalisco, near Guadalajara. It was translated by Scott Campbell. To those who are not indifferent to the war: The discovery of the exploitation, torture, and extermination camp in Teuchitlán, Jalisco,…
(2025-04-07). Netanyahu met with protests in Washington ahead of Trump meeting. albawaba.com
(2025-04-07). Police question Israeli opposition MK over alleged leak of Knesset security briefing with Netanyahu. haaretz.com MK Gilad Kariv is suspected of leaking details of a Knesset briefing held with PM Netanyahu to a journalist…
(2025-04-07). Belgium says it won't arrest Netanyahu despite ICC warrant. newarab.com 
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has said that Israeli Prime Minister De Wever's remarks, made in an interview with Belgium's VRT News, directly contradict Belgium's legal obligations as a signatory to the Rome Statute, which requires member states to arrest and surrender individuals indicted by the ICC…
(2025-04-07). Netanyahu calls petitions against Ronen Bar firing 'nonsense'. newarab.com 
Netanyahu's government further argued, in their response to the High Court of Justice, that the appeals lacked legal foundation and factual merit. | The government added that "the S…
(2025-04-07). L'amministrazione Trump sta spingendo l'Iran verso l'arma atomica. strategic-culture.su l'Iran sembra essere finito ancora una volta nel mirino di Trump, che appare anche in questo caso particolarmente sensibile alle sollecitazioni di Netanyahu circa l'opportunità di chiudere definitivamente i conti con l'"Asse della Resistenza" mediante la decapitazione della leadership iraniana, identificata come la "testa del serpente". | Segue nostro Riflettendo sul contenzioso tra Stati Uniti e Danimarca incentrato sulla Groenlandia,…
(2025-04-07). Faisal R. Khan: It Is Hands-On Time, Not Hands-Off — A Rebuke to the Democratic-Liberal Establishment. fightbackbetter.com It Is Hands-On Time, Not Hands-Off — A Rebuke to the Democratic-Liberal Establishment Yesterday, across the United States, over 12,000…
(2025-04-07). Trump Will Never Accept Responsibility, But His Disappointed Voters Should. counterpunch.org 
On April 4, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged another 2,000 points, the S&P 500 fell another 322 points, the Nasdaq index officially entered "bear market" territory, and global markets continued to react predictably to US president Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" trade war insanity. On April 4, the bodies of four US soldiers killed in
(2025-04-07). If Wales could rejoin the EU then the majority of people would back Welsh independence, polling finds. thecanary.co A new opinion poll commissioned by YesCymru has revealed that a majority of people in Wales would vote for Welsh independence in a scenario where an independent Wales could rejoin the European Union. Strong support for Welsh independence ahead of the latest march The results — from the second of two questions in the same […] | By
(2025-04-07). DWP benefits being cut are the thin end of the wedge. It's Labour's ideology which is terrifying. thecanary.co I'll be honest: I have voted Labour all my life. I grew up in a Northumbrian mining town and come from a family who worked in the pits. I'm old enough to remember the Thatcher years. I'm still in shock from the announcements about Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits cuts to disabled welfare […] | By
(2025-04-07). Main Turkish opposition challenges Erdogan to November vote>. newarab.com 
The leader of In an attempt at galvanising its supporters the CHP party held an extraordinary congress in Ankara to re-elect its leader Ozgur Ozel, who ran unopposed and won an overwhelming 1,171 votes out of 1,276. | The congress comes as Turkey has clamp…
(2025-04-07). "Mom, forgive me, I chose this path to save lives" : Palestinian Medic's Final Words. globalresearch.ca Rifaat Radwan, a Palestinian paramedic, filmed himself before being killed by Israeli occupation forces alongside 14 other aid workers and UN staff. | He documented his final moments in a 6-minute video before he and 14 colleagues were executed. | On March …
(2025-04-07). Kemi Badenoch slammed for 'cheerleading' Israel after it bans two Labour MPs entering. leftfootforward.org Kemi Badenoch is facing cross-party condemnation for defending Israel's decision to deny two Labour MPs entry into the country. | The Conservative Party leader sided with Israel, claiming that Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed were refused entry because Israeli authorities believed they would not comply with their laws. | The MPs flew to Israel on Saturday, to visit the occupied West Bank and "witness, first-hand, the situation". However, they were "astounded" after being stopped at the airport and turned away. | This came a day after a video was broadcast showing Israeli forces opening fire on an ambulance and fi…
(2025-04-07). Hamas Succeeded In Exposing The True Face Of The Empire. thealtworld.com 
One thing October 7 did accomplish was getting Israel and its allies to show the world their true face. Getting them to stand before all of humanity to say, "If you resist us, we'll kill your babies. We'll deliberately shoot your kids in the head. We'll massacre medical workers. We'll systematically destroy all your hospitals. We'll rape you and torture you as a matter of policy. We'll lay siege to the entire civilian population. We'll make your entire land uninhabitable and then we'll kick you all out and take it for ourselves. We'll assassinate all your journalists and block foreign journalists from entry so th…
(2025-04-07). Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025. thearabdailynews.com
(2025-04-07). Evidence shows Palestinian aid workers were executed at close range by Israeli military. wsws.org A forensic analysis of the bodies, along with a smartphone video captured by one of those killed, shows that the official Israeli narrative regarding the deaths and mass burial of 15 Palestinian aid workers near Rafah on March 23 is nothing but lies.
(2025-04-07). Palestinian American teenager killed by Israeli forces in West Bank amid raging onslaught. presstv.ir Israeli forces fatally shoot a Palestinian teenager with US citizenship near the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-07). 'Undeterred' by US aggression, Yemen threatens to expand scope of retaliation: US media. presstv.ir A report says the US aggression against Yemen has failed to deter the country that has now threatened to expand the scope of its strikes.
(2025-04-07). West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says. scmp.com The 14-year-old was among 'terrorists' who threw rocks at cars, Israel's military said. A second boy, who was injured, also had a US passport.
(2025-04-07). Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC appalled by killing of PRCS medics and first responders. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Palestinian Bedouins say Israeli settlers terrorising them off their land. aljazeera.com Israel claims Bedouins don't have hometowns and they can just move. But these people don't want to leave their land.
(2025-04-07). Protests erupt as Israel massacres more health workers. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Brazilian soccer player set to be deported from Israel after team delays securing visas. haaretz.com Brazilian soccer player Sofia Sena is set to be deported from Israel after her visa expired, while her teammate Renata Santana was detained for over two days. Ramat Hasharon, their team, failed to secure proper work visas…
(2025-04-07). Ben-Gvir handed out thousands of guns to Israeli citizens. Then the murders began. haaretz.com
(2025-04-07). Hamas fires rockets at Israeli cities, Israel issues evacuations. newarab.com 
Israel's military said about 10 projectiles were fired, but most successfully intercepted. Israel's Channel 12 reported a direct hit in the southern city of Ashkelon. | Israeli emergency services said they were treating one person for shrapnel injuries and teams were en route to locations of fallen rockets. | Smashed car windows and debris lay strewn on a city street, vi…
(2025-04-07). Israel changes story on Rafah medic killings, says 'will probe'. newarab.com 
The footage, published by The New York Times and sourced from a senior UN diplomat, contradicts Israel's initial claims and has prompted the army to announce an "internal investigation". | The video, reportedly recovered from the phone of one of the slain medics, shows c…
(2025-04-07). Kemi Badenoch sides with Israel over detention of UK Labour MPs. newarab.com 
On Saturday, UK Foreign Minister David Lammy condemned Israel for detaining and deporting the Labour MPs Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed and their aides who were part of an official delegation coming…
(2025-04-07). US citizen Palestinian teen killed by Israel forces in West Bank. newarab.com 
A Palestinian teenager with US citizenship was killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank town of The incident is the latest in a surge of violence and near-daily confrontations in the volatile West Bank, where settler violence and clashes between Israeli forces and armed Palestinians have kept it on edge. | The mayor of Turmus Ayya, Adeeb Lafi, told news agency Reuter…
(2025-04-07). US envoy says Hezbollah must be disarmed 'as soon as possible'. newarab.com 
US envoy Ortagus spoke to Lebanese broadcaster LBCI at the end of a three-day visit to Beirut, where she met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and other officials and political representatives. | Her visit followed several weeks of intensifying Israeli air s…
(2025-04-07). No Other Land ‚Äß 2025 Oscar Winning Documentary on Palestine-Israel. transcend.org 2024 — Full Movie…
(2025-04-07). The Unraveling: Zionism, October 7, and the Ongoing Nakba. transcend.org 12 Mar 2025 – Is the Zionist narrative collapsing? Historian Ilan Pappé breaks down the ideological contradictions at the heart of Israel's settler-colonial project and why October 7 exposed the impossibility of being both a Zionist and a democrat.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). US deploys second THAAD battery to Israel as tensions mount: Report. presstv.ir The Saudi Al-Hadath channel reported Saturday that the battery arrived in Israel on Saturday.
(2025-04-07). NATO Nation Spooked By Putin? Sweden Reactivates Nuclear Bunkers Amid Tensions With Russia. hindustantimes.com Sweden has announced a £7.7 million plan to modernize its civil defense bunkers amid escalating tensions with Russia. The Scandinavian nation, which has 64,000 bunkers capable of protecting 7 million people, is upgrading these shelters to defend against nuclear blasts, radioactive fallout, and chemical or biological weapons. Sweden's Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) is inspecting and updating the largest bunkers, with work expected to take up to three years. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-07). Will the US cut a nuclear deal with Iran or go to war. newarab.com 
US President In early May, Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, reportedly through an Emirati diplomat, proposing nuclear talks with demands for Iran to
(2025-04-07). Will the West's Paranoia of Russia Destroy the World? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Do you remember the James Bond film in which a deranged Soviet General wanted to launch a nuclear war, or Dr. Strangelove, an American deranged general who wanted to do the same? | Well, Dr. Strangelove is still with us, …
(2025-04-07). Kremlin Offers Mediation as Russia Vows To Ease US-Iran Tensions Over Nuclear Deal. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-07). China boosts medical aid for maternal, child health overseas. ecns.cn China's foreign medical aid workers now consist of 117 obstetric and pediatric doctors who provide regular medical services for pregnant women and infants overseas and help train local medical personnel.
(2025-04-07). US air strikes on Yemen push casualty numbers higher. scmp.com Sanaa and Saada bore the brunt of the strikes, as the latest bombings added to the growing death toll reported by Houthi authorities.
(2025-04-07). Duterte in The Hague. internationalviewpoint.org Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte gained international notoriety with his violent 'war on drugs' — a campaign of violence targeting the country's poor that claimed thousands of lives. He is now in a cell in The Hague, awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court, but it remains to be seen what will happen in the Philippines. | – | / |
(2025-04-07). How Belarusians got caught in epicenter of Myanmar's earthquake. eng.belta.by It was a true miracle that the Belarusian Defense Ministry delegation, which was on an official visit to Myanmar, were not injured during the strongest earthquake, which happens once in a hundred years.
(2025-04-07). 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…
(2025-04-07). 'Fear and anxiety': Bangkok residents seek quake-proof homes. geo.tv 
This photo taken on March 29, 2025, shows a damaged corridor inside a high-rise residential condominium in Bangkok. —AFPBANGKOK: Shaken hours earlier by a massive earthquake, Phatsakon Kaewkla's terror was magnified when he came home to find gaping cracks in the walls of his…
(2025-04-07). Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,471; China's third batch of supplies arrive. ecns.cn The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar has risen to 3,471, with 4,671 injuries, and 214 missing, according to The Mirror on Sunday. The third batch of emergency humanitarian relief supplies from the Chinese government arrived in Myanmar on Saturday and was promptly delivered to the disaster areas, the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed.
(2025-04-07). China's Yunnan rescue team returns from Myanmar. ecns.cn A 37-member rescue and medical team from southwest China's Yunnan Province returned from Myanmar on Sunday afternoon, after completing their earthquake relief work.
(2025-04-07). Hijab-wearing reporter resigns from Lebanon state TV over 'bias'. newarab.com 
The resignation of a hijab-wearing Muslim reporter from Zeina Yassine, a journalist who joined Tele Liban (TL) three years ago, submitted her resignation last month in a letter addressed to Information Minister She was the first hijab-wearing reporter to a…
(2025-04-07). Colombian Jewish Leaders Denounce Appointment of Self-Styled Anti-Zionist 'Rabbi'. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-07). BRICS Provides New Options for Global Financial Order. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS — now known as BRICS plus with the inclusion of countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — has raised concerns in Washington, because the grouping seeks to reduce its member states' reliance on the dollar by using local currency in intra-BRICS trade and possibly creating an alternative global currency…
(2025-04-07). Open Letter to Kristalina Georgieva (IMF). cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). Budget 2025: Playing A Bad Hand. cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). From welfare to warfare: military Keynesianism. cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). Trump's tariffs some facts and consequences (from various sources). cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). BRICS-AFRICA relations: New strategies to loot Africa. cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). Washington-Pretoria power spasms: cadtm.org
(2025-04-07). Egypt enables instant international remittances from UAE and Saudi Arabia. tvbrics.com 
This allows citizens to receive remittances directly from abroad…
(2025-04-07). Ethiopia presents step-by-step soil restoration strategy. tvbrics.com 
The country launches a 4-year national soil revival programme to secure agricultural future…
(2025-04-07). India's healthcare sector records 62% annual surge in hiring. tvbrics.com 
The Indian healthcare industry offers both social impact and significant employment opportunities…
(2025-04-07). Iran localises production of medical and industrial equipment. tvbrics.com 
This has reduced the need for imports…
(2025-04-07). Brazil to host Terra Rusistica International Forum on Russian language teaching. tvbrics.com 
It will announce the entry of the Ibero-American Association of Slavists and Russists into MAPRYAL…
(2025-04-07). Iran strengthens its position in global pistachio market with FAO support. tvbrics.com 
Iran aims to strengthen capacity for prevention, detection and control of mycotoxins throughout the pistachio supply chain…
(2025-04-07). Iran to streamline trade procedures as exports grow by 35%. tvbrics.com 
Primary export destinations include the United Arab Emirates, Russia and India…
(2025-04-07). Russia to offer BRICS countries innovative technology for cleaning up oil slicks on water. tvbrics.com 
The meeting of the group's environment ministers discussed priority environmental problems…
(2025-04-07). Australia's opposition scraps pledge to end remote work for public servants. aljazeera.com Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton says election pledge was a 'mistake'.
(2025-04-07). Global markets in freefall as Trump digs in on tariff 'medicine'. aljazeera.com US president brushes off market turmoil as panicked investors extend massive sell-off.
(2025-04-07). Runners compete as Pyongyang Marathon returns from COVID pause. aljazeera.com The North Korean race took place for the first time in six years following pandemic lockdown.
(2025-04-07). Musk vs Navarro: Is the Trump team divided on tariffs? aljazeera.com Elon Musk publicly clashes with Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro, calls for zero-tariff deal with Europe.
(2025-04-07). Flooding in DR Congo's capital leaves dozens dead. aljazeera.com At least 22 people have been killed after heavy rain caused major flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(2025-04-07). Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record. aljazeera.com The Washington Capitals player became the all-time NHL scoring leader when he slotted goal number 895 against Islanders.
(2025-04-07). Luka Doncic scores 30 as Lakers win against Thunder. aljazeera.com Los Angeles Lakers make powerful statement by demolishing Oklahoma City Thunder, the team with NBA's best record.
(2025-04-07). Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Blue Jays agree to $500m contract: Reports. aljazeera.com Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr has signed a new deal to stay with the club, according to reports.
(2025-04-07). Video: US President Trump compares tariffs to 'medicine'. aljazeera.com US President Trump has defended the sweeping global tariffs that have caused stock markets around the world to plummet.
(2025-04-07). SAARC Likely Won't be Resuscitated Anytime Soon. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-07). The Hungary-Serbia Alliance: Would Have Very Real Limits. globalresearch.ca Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic drew regional attention when he
(2025-04-07). Addressing Hate Speech and Incitement: Holding Meta Accountable in Africa. globalresearch.ca It was yet another unwelcome development for Mark Zuckerberg's technology titan Meta, the parent company of Facebook. | The High Court of Kenya
(2025-04-07). US Pressures Argentina's President Milei to "Break with China" in Exchange of "Support from IMF" globalresearch.ca Washington has conditioned Argentina to distance itself from China if it wants support in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, said Mauricio Claver-Carone, the United States State Department's special envoy for Latin America and President Donald Trump's strongman …
(2025-04-07). PSL X Breakdown: Which Team Has the Edge? thinktank.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is set to commence, bringing together six formidable teams: Islamabad United, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Multan Sultans, Peshawar Zalmi, and Quetta Gladiators. As the tournament unfolds, fans and analysts are keen to assess which team stands the best chance of clinching the coveted title this season. This analysis delves …
(2025-04-07). Ukraine War Day Pictures At An Exhibition. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today I want to take a brief break from the war, in order to indulge in the higher arts. The exhibition is entitled "Pictures at an Exhibition 2.0″ which evokes the original "
(2025-04-07). 'Break-a-Leg' (that old Mafia warning) — Trump has threatened Iran over an ultimatum that likely cannot be met. strategic-culture.su What is understood now is that 'we're no longer playing chess'. There are no rules anymore. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | T…
(2025-04-07). KZN mass murderer sentenced to life imprisonment. sanews.gov.za KZN mass murderer sentenced to life imprisonment | A KwaZulu-Natal mass murderer has been sentenced to seven life terms and 70 years imprisonment for the murders, attempted murders and housebreaking he committed in August 2023. | According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Siphamandla Dlomo — together with others — orchestrated the killing of nine people following a fallout with one of the complainants in the case. | "Shortly after the fallout, Dlomo planned with others to eradicate the family of the complainant. On 11 August 2023, Dlomo and others armed themselves with firearms and proceed…
(2025-04-07). The political meaning of the April 5 mass protests against Trump. wsws.org Mass opposition is developing to the fascist in the White House, but the movement can only go forward through a break with the Democratic Party and a struggle against the capitalist system.
(2025-04-07). China unveils first AI child: throws tantrums and speaks like a real child. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI), an innovative research and development non-profit organization affiliated with Peking University, Tsinghua University, and other leading academic institutions in China, has revealed a groundbreaking AI humanoid child. The AI child behaves like a real 6-year-old, throws tantrums, and can speak and negotiate.China unveiled TongTong 2.0: The Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) has successfully developed and unveiled the innovative TongTong 2.0, a humanoid artificial intelligence (AI) system that exhibits th…
(2025-04-07). Ovechkin Breaks NHL Goal Record, Earns Putin's Praise. devdiscourse.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his congratulations to Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin following a historic achievement in the National Hockey League.
(2025-04-07). School-age child dies in Texas measles outbreak. geo.tv 
Robert F Kennedy Jr speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, on the day he is sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Service in Washington, DC, US, February 13, 2025. – ReutersWASHINGTON: A second child with measles has died in Texas, state officials said on Sunday, in an…
(2025-04-07). China's automakers post record sales figures. ecns.cn The Chinese automotive market sustained its growth momentum as automakers posted record-breaking sales figures for March, with competition notably intensifying in the new energy vehicle sector.
(2025-04-07). "Oscars of Science" Awards 2025 Announced. ummid.com The Breakthrough Prize Foundation Saturday April 05, 2025 announced the winners of the 2025 Breakthrough Prizes, popularly known as 'Oscars of Science'.
(2025-04-07). Trump Shares Collateral Murder-Style Snuff Film on 15th Anniversary of Collateral Murder. globalresearch.ca President Trump has
(2025-04-07). Trump's Tariffs Backfiring as Catalyst for Broader Multipolar World. globalresearch.ca The recent escalation of U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump has sparked a seismic shift in global economic dynamics, thereby inadvertently accelerating the reinforcement of a multipolar world. In a stunning development, China, Japan, and South Korea (three of Asia's economic …
(2025-04-07). China takes the helm in countering tariff offensive. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-07). China's 'national team' intervenes to stabilise markets after Beijing's pledge of support. scmp.com The move comes after Communist Party newspaper suggested Beijing has policy tools ready to counter the fallout from a US trade war.
(2025-04-07). China opts for stability over devaluation as tariff tremors give yuan a jolt. scmp.com The yuan's midpoint rate was set to a four-month low, but did not overshoot the 7.2 benchmark, suggesting devaluation not yet on the agenda.
(2025-04-07). China preps for protracted trade fight with hints of rate cuts, fiscal upswing. scmp.com Commentary piece in Communist Party paper suggests monetary, fiscal tools at the ready in response to US tariffs — and could be mobilised soon.
(2025-04-07). From Wall Street's 'Black Thursday' to Covid-19, how Trump's tariffs compare to worst crashes. scmp.com China's retaliation to Trump's tariffs caused historic stock market collapses in Asia and Europe, reminiscent of past financial crises.
(2025-04-07). Why China is pivoting to Africa for copper. scmp.com Once a quiet workhorse of industry, copper has become a geopolitical flashpoint in the race for clean energy dominance.
(2025-04-07). Trump threatens China with added 50% tariffs if Beijing does not drop its own levies. scmp.com US president takes aim at China for responding with tariffs of its own, while dismissing global equity market jitters.
(2025-04-07). Global Markets in Freefall: Economic Turmoil Ensues. devdiscourse.com The global stock market experienced a significant decline on Monday as heightened trade tensions between the United States and China rattled investors' nerves. The sharp fall was attributed to recent tariff hikes by President Donald Trump and retaliatory actions by China, which have sparked fears of a damaging trade war affecting economic growth worldwide.
(2025-04-07). Trump says China pulled back from TikTok deal over tariffs. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, US, May 31, 2024. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that China would have agreed to a deal over TikTok's sale if not for the latest round of US tariffs…
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Billionaires now hold more wealth than 99% of ALL countries. thecanary.co Forbes has released its annual World Billionaires list and a record 3,028 people control an ungodly amount of wealth. That's 247 more billionaires than last year. In fact, they are worth £12.4 trillion — more than the GDP of every country in the world, other than the US and China (193 countries). And their net […] | By
(2025-04-07). Secondhand market booms in March. ecns.cn China's used car market saw a strong rebound in March, with supply and demand both going upward.
(2025-04-07). China hopes U.S. companies to protect global supply chains. ecns.cn China has encouraged companies from the United States to pursue fact-based dialogue and take practical steps to help safeguard the stability of global supply chains, said a senior commerce official.
(2025-04-07). China begins growing first-generation 'highland space barley'. ecns.cn A batch of highland barley seeds retrieved from China's first reusable experiment satellite, Shijian-19, has been handed over for ground cultivation at Xi'an National Civil Aerospace Industrial Base in Shannxi Province on Thursday.
(2025-04-07). Chinese actor Li Xian praised by government for drawing people to birds. ecns.cn Famous Chinese actor Li Xian was praised by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) for attracting more people to pay attention to birds and the ecological environment.
(2025-04-07). Shenzhou-19 crew to return to Earth around May Day. ecns.cn The Shenzhou-19 crew has been aboard China's space station for over 150 days as of Monday and is expected to return to Earth around the May Day holiday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-04-07). China Coast Guard expels Japanese fishing vessel from territorial waters off Diaoyu Island. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the China Coast Guard (CCG) said on Sunday that a Japanese fishing vessel had been expelled after illegally entering the territorial waters of China's Diaoyu Island.
(2025-04-07). China's foreign exchange reserves hovering at over $3.2 trillion for 16 consecutive months. ecns.cn As of the end of March, China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3.24 trillion, reflecting an increase of 0.42 percent from a month earlier, latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) revealed.
(2025-04-07). U.S. tariffs to hit European firms' supply chains in China. ecns.cn The latest round of sweeping tariffs from the United States will impact many European companies' supply chain operations in China and other parts of the world, said Jens Eskelund, president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China.
(2025-04-07). China's consumption heats up in Q1. ecns.cn China's consumer market continues to heat up in the first three months of this year, according to the latest research released by the State Information Center. The rise in consumption is driven by a number of policies, and the release of consumption potential was accelerated.
(2025-04-07). China's consumption booms during Qingming Festival. ecns.cn China's consumption boomed during Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb-Sweeping Day, running from Friday to Sunday, the Beijing Daily reported on Monday.
(2025-04-07). China's Central Huijin increases ETF holdings. ecns.cn China's Central Huijin Investment said on Monday that it firmly believes in the promising prospects of China's capital market and fully recognizes the current investment value of A shares.
(2025-04-07). Chinese embassy slams G7 statement on Taiwan question. ecns.cn The accusation by‚a handful of countries and organizations against China is a mischaracterization of the facts and truth and an interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-04-07). China condemns U.S. hegemony, unilateral tariffs. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Monday that the United States is practicing hegemony under the guise of imposing so-called reciprocal tariffs, warning that such actions will inevitably face widespread opposition from the international community.
(2025-04-07). China's quantum computer completes world's first fine-tuning of billion-parameter AI model. ecns.cn Chinese scientists successfully conducted the world's first fine-tuning task of a billion-parameter artificial intelligence (AI) model on China's independently developed third-generation superconducting quantum computer named Origin Wukong.
(2025-04-07). Yunnan makes use of railway networks to explore tourism resources. ecns.cn Southwest China's Yunnan province is making full use of its railway networks to further explore its tourism resources as a flower-viewing-themed train departs from Kunming to Shangri-La.
(2025-04-07). China cracks down on celebrity gossip accounts in ongoing campaign against fan circle disorder. ecns.cn Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently urged websites and platforms to shut down or permanently ban a number of accounts involved in vulgar hype, gossip, and scandals, as part of ongoing efforts to crack down on fan circle disorder in the entertainment industry.
(2025-04-07). Peach blossoms attract visitor to Xizang. ecns.cn Peach blossoms are in full bloom at an altitude of around 3,000 meters, attracting many tourists in Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, April 4, 2025.
(2025-04-07). China, Iraq establish joint research lab to ensure energy stability. ecns.cn Despite having the world's fourth-largest oil reserves and abundant solar energy resources, Iraq struggles with frequent power cuts. A new partnership between China and Iraq, however, is hoping to address the problem.
(2025-04-07). Kenya keen to borrow a leaf out of China's book. ecns.cn As Kenya makes efforts toward advancing modernization, the government looks forward to learning from China's best practices, says a senior Kenyan government official.
(2025-04-07). New standards introduced for sterilized milk. ecns.cn China has officially banned the use of reconstituted milk in the production of sterilized milk under the latest revision of its national food safety standards, aiming to enhance dairy product quality and support the development of the domestic dairy industry.
(2025-04-07). Initiative to help workers improve. ecns.cn More than 3 million industrial workers in China will receive financial support for continuing education by 2030 under a nationwide initiative aimed at improving workforce skills, according to a guideline released on Thursday.
(2025-04-06). Crackdown on excess helps reshape China. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China has launched a four-month campaign to urge its around 100 million members to bolster compliance with a code of conduct that has strengthened the Party over the past 12 years.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). China inaugura el primer centro de datos submarino comercial para reducir el consumo energético de la IA. cubadebate.cu China implementó una solución innovadora: un centro de datos submarino. Ubicado frente a las costas de Hainan, este módulo sumergido a 40 metros de profundidad aprovecha el enfriamiento natural del agua para reducir el consumo energético.
(2025-04-07). Milei's Fire Sale of Patagonia and the Mapuche People's Fight for Life. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-07). The Insecurities of Airman Teixeira and Secretary of Defense Hegseth. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-07). When the Dean of Harvard Law School Went Dark. counterpunch.org 
Tyrant Donald Trump, mega-violator of federal laws Wrecking America, has targeted Harvard University. Trump illegally threatens to cancel $9 billion in committed grants and contracts. One would think that the mighty Harvard Law School — loaded with professors having litigation and federal government experience — would be the vanguard of resistance and counterattack against the
(2025-04-07). Elon Musk, Meet Christine Sheckler. counterpunch.org 
What put the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), with an annual budget hovering at just about 1% of federal spending, at the top of Elon Musk's budget-cutting target list? Was it just a political calculation that foreign aid is a safe target because it's unpopular with so many Americans and cutting those funds will
(2025-04-07). Hundreds of public health jobs at risk in Philly after city loses federal grants. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The city of Philadelphia risks losing hundreds of contract workers after losing three significant federal grants to its public health department estimated to be worth between $30 million to $50 million, according to a source who requested anonymity for fear of losing their job. | During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health department's disease control division had about 400 contractors. That has since dropped to roughly 300 workers. | "It's kind of infuriat…
(2025-04-07). Saudi stocks take 5-year record fall after US tariffs: media. newarab.com 
The Saudi stock exchange was down 6.78 percent on Sunday, the worst daily loss since the Covid-19 pandemic according to state media, after In Saudi Arabia, the state-run Al-Ekhbariya television chan…
(2025-04-07). Former Black Panther Mansa Musa on how to fight Trump: 'Get organized!'. therealnews.com 
Mansa Musa, host of Rattling the Bars, spent 48 years in prison before his release in 2019. At the invitation of the UMD College Park Young Democratic Socialists of America, Mansa delivered a lecture on his life behind bars and the political struggles of prisoners. | Producer / Videographer / Post-Production: Cameron Granadino |
| Transcript: | The following is a rushed transcript and may contain errors. A proofread version will be made available as soon as possible. | Mansa Musa: | I hope that at the end of this conversation that we have, that y'all will be more enlightened about what directi…
(2025-04-07). Twelve dead in Bugiri trailer-drone accident. independent.co.ug 
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twelve people died in an accident on Sunday night at Lwaba Village, Kapyanga Sub-county, Bugiri District, along the Jinja—Malaba highway. The incident, which occurred around 9: 20 p.m., involved a drone taxi, registration number UBQ 772A, traveling from Kampala to Tororo, and a trailer carrying a container, registration number KBM …
(2025-04-07). Copperhead Torpedo-Like Underwater Kamikaze Drones Rolled Out By Anduril. twz.com 
(2025-04-07). U.S. influencer IShowSpeed's Shenzhen tour: tech, innovation, and fun. ecns.cn Internet influencer IShowSpeed's six-hour livestream of his Shenzhen trip in Guangdong Province garnered an impressive 7 million views on Saturday. Many people from around the world left comments expressing their desire to visit this city right now.
(2025-04-07). Exoskeleton-assisted mountain climbing popular among tourists in Ningxia. ecns.cn Helan Mountain National Forest Park in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, introduced exoskeleton-climbing to improve the local mountaineering experience in the spring.
(2025-04-07). Improved water management brings old spring back to life. ecns.cn Excessive extraction of groundwater and the overdevelopment of coal mines in the surrounding areas led to the drying up of the spring in the 1990s.
(2025-04-07). Qingming festival sees increase in travel by foreingers and Chinese. ecns.cn Border inspection authorities across the country witnessed more than 6.2 million cross-border trips during the just concluded Qingming Festival holiday, a 19.7 percent year-on-year increase.
(2025-04-07). Centuries-old Qintong Boat Festival celebrated in Jiangsu. ecns.cn Originating in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), it was a ceremony to commemorate war victims around the Qingming Festival. The festival was listed as the state-level intangible cultural heritage in 2008.
(2025-04-07). Adora Magic City makes debut voyage in Qingdao. ecns.cn It is Adora Magic City'sfirst appearance in a Chinese port city other than its home port in Shanghai on Sunday, and it will depart for Jeju of South Korea and Fukuoka of Japan after Qingdao visit.
(2025-04-07). PDL files million yuan lawsuit against influencer. ecns.cn Pangdonglai has filed a defamation lawsuit against a social media influencer surnamed Duan, seeking compensation of at least 1 million yuan ($140,000) after the vlogger alleged that the dye on underwear she bought at the supermarket caused her to have an allergic reaction.
(2025-04-07). For MNCs, success requires clarity, commitment, agility. ecns.cn Its massive population powers a consumption engine that is constantly evolving. As the middle-income group expands, so does demand for better products, smarter services and improved experiences.
(2025-04-07). Tech fueling vast shift in auto industry. ecns.cn The Chinese automotive industry is experiencing a profound transformation fueled by electrification, intelligence and globalization, with cross-border integration and technological innovation serving as the key drivers of industry advancement.
(2025-04-07). Expert: Tariffs violate WTO rules. ecns.cn The latest tariffs announced by the U.S. administration are unlikely to achieve stated goals, pose a significant risk to the global economy, and violate international trade commitments, according to U.S. trade experts.
(2025-04-07). U.S. rounds of tariffs to disrupt free trade. ecns.cn The latest tariffs imposed by the United States against its trade partners could disrupt the international economic order and plunge free trade mechanisms into uncertainty while bringing about multidimensional negative effects for economies and consumers, analysts have said.
(2025-04-07). New plant species discovered in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Researchers have discovered a new plant species in Jiangxi province, expanding scientific knowledge of the plant kingdom and boosting biodiversity conservation efforts in the country.
(2025-04-07). Northern regions at high risk of forest fires. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have warned of a high risk of forest and grassland fires across most northern regions of the country this month, following a series of fires that occurred during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday, which ended on Sunday.
(2025-04-07). Chinese surgeon gives expertise to Zimbabwe healthcare workers. ecns.cn Zhang Yueming, a surgeon at the Third Hospital of Changsha, Hunan province, embarked on his first mission to Africa in March last year.
(2025-04-07). The Global South Rises. unitedworldint.com A New Axis of Influence in a Shifting World Order By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer…
(2025-04-07). Thousands of Italians Protest High Cost of Living, Weapons Sale to Ukraine. globalresearch.ca [This article was originally published in December 2022.] | Thousands of Italians have held protests against high cost of living and energy prices, and called for suspension of shipment of weapons and money to Ukraine. | The protests, organized by the USB …
(2025-04-07). Some Observations on Tariff Hysteria. globalresearch.ca Fear not. I am not going to subject you to a detailed analysis of the economic and political consequences of Donald Trump's recently implemented tariffs. While I do have a Ph.D. comprehensive field in international economics, I am not a …
(2025-04-07). US Markets See Second Day of Selloffs as Trump's Tariffs Continue to Cause Global Turmoil — As It Happened. globalresearch.ca Summary: | Here's a quick overview of what happened today: | Markets around the world continued to reel from Donald Trump's tariffs. The US stock market had a second day of steep declines, with all three indexes down over 5% for …
(2025-04-07). Emanuel Pastreich: Testimony of an Indomitable Soul Seeking Refuge in Japan. globalresearch.ca I first learned of Emanuel Pastreich's activities in Japan last August when I came across his speech announcing his candidacy for president of the United States on YouTube. I saw an informed American delivering a carefully crafted speech that addressed …
(2025-04-07). The Illusion of Peace: Why U.S.-Russia Negotiations Over Ukraine Are Fundamentally Flawed. globalresearch.ca The ongoing negotiations between Russia and the United States aimed at ending the war in Ukraine are built on a faulty foundation—one that deliberately misrepresents the true nature of the conflict. The dominant narrative claims that the war is between …
(2025-04-07). Trump Tariffs on Africa Creates Economic Uncertainties, Accelerates Pivot to the BRICS+ Alliance. globalresearch.ca The US has started a global trade war with the world targeting every region including the poorest countries in Africa. What is interesting is that one of the countries that Trump is targeting is Lesotho which according to an article …
(2025-04-07). Humanity's Prison — The Confinement of Three-Dimensional Linear Thinking. globalresearch.ca This is a response to ""We can only do and see things in three dimensional segments and linear progressions or regressions." | We peer …
(2025-04-07). Deciding the Fate of the Ottoman Empire: Remembering the Reval Meeting between Tsar Nicholas II and King Edward VII, 117 Years Later. globalresearch.ca On June 9, 1908, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and King Edward VII of England met at the Estonian port of Reval to decide the fate of the Ottoman Empire. | Russian Tsar Nicholas II and British King Edward VII met …
(2025-04-07). Video: "Peace is Almost a Forbidden Word" globalresearch.ca Introductory Note: | Donald Trump has initiated bilateral peace negotiations with the Russian government of Vladimir Putin without the participation of (no longer president?) Mr. Zelensky. Moreover, Washington's European NATO allies were not invited to the peace negotiations in Saudi Arabia. …
(2025-04-07). Selected Articles: Video: Trump's "Global Economic Warfare" . Triggers Worldwide Stock Market Collapse. globalresearch.ca 
By Donald Trump doesn't understand the logic of tariffs particularly within the world econ…
(2025-04-07). ICRC at the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum: A Voice for Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Humanitarian Report 2025: the situation in Colombia reached its most critical point in eight years in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). 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…
(2025-04-07). Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Ethiopia: Raising awareness about weapon contamination among schoolchildren in Oromia. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). In the minefields of Iraq, Noora works to restore life and hope to her homeland. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Philippines: Renewed hope for displaced families in Basilan. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Russia-Ukraine International Armed Conflict: Helping civilians cross frontlines and borders. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Sudan:Facts and Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). A Week in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Landmines and explosive remnants cast a long shadow over Iraq amid recovery efforts. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). The long shadow of war: Landmines, the unjustifiable weapons of long-term suffering. icrc.org
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference. thearabdailynews.com Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Muslim Leaders, Lawmakers to Discuss Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Advocates representing the Muslim and immigrant communities across Chicagoland will travel to the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, to call for strengthening Illinois' welcoming state policies… |
(2025-04-07). Trump immigrant crackdown escalates: Suicide of detained Chinese woman, workplace raids, visas for South Sudanese immigrants and college students revoked. wsws.org Today's immigrant jails will be utilized tomorrow to detain workers who oppose the Trump administration's fascistic government.
(2025-04-07). Mass protests against Trump administration staged in U.S., Europe. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in dozens of cities across the United States and Europe on Saturday to protest the controversial policies of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, including the imposition of so-called "reciprocal tariffs," the shutdown of federal agencies and the deportation of immigrants. In the United States, …
(2025-04-07). Belarusian journalist Anatol Sanatsenka sentenced to 15 days administrative detention. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). Germany's New Political Landscape. transcend.org 3 Apr 2025 – A new party, Alternatives for Germany, became the second strongest force in parliament. The AfD are libertarian-conservatives favoring less government and stricter asylum laws, calling for an end to the NATO-sponsored wars of regime change that have generated waves of refugees.
(2025-04-07). Putin's claim is hi prime objective is to rid Ukraine of Nazism. onlineopinion.com.au Putin said there were two major objectives for the special military operation in Ukraine. The first objective that has been primarily achieved, was the de-militarization of Ukraine. The second objective is to de-Nazify Ukraine.
(2025-04-07). Former German president warns of far-right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation. scmp.com Christian Wulff called Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp 'a place of systematic dehumanisation' as he warned against radicalisation.
(2025-04-07). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-07). Interview with Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi: "What's happening in Palestine, in Yemen, and on US university campuses are threads of the same fabric" wsws.org In an interview with the World Socialist Web Site, Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi reviewed her academic research and expertise, recounted the circumstances of her firing by Yale Law School, and explained the political context within which freedom of speech and political opposition to the Trump administration are being attacked within the US.
(2025-04-07). Cross-faith solidarity rally for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Palestine is the issue. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Thousands rally in Morocco at pro-Palestine protest. newarab.com 
(2025-04-07). Friday 4/11: Webinar: Palestine Solidarity Announcements. indybay.org
(2025-04-07). Friday 4/11: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Moscow, Islamabad Boost Strategic Dialogue in Uzbekistan. thinktank.pk In a significant diplomatic development, Russian Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko met with Yousuf Raza Gilani, Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, on Sunday on the sidelines of the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Tashkent. The meeting marked a renewed push to strengthen political and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. Footage from the …
(2025-04-07). US-Europe divide on SWIFT could derail Ukraine peace talks. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-07). Belarus' PM arrives in Russia on official visit. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin is set to hold talks with Russian | Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Before the talks, the Belarusian prime minister is scheduled to | participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown…
(2025-04-07). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to Valentina Matviyenko. eng.belta.by The head of state expressed confidence that with the active participation of Valentina Matviyenko, cooperation between the lawmakers of Belarus and Russia would continue to expand, enriching with new projects and initiatives at the interstate and interregional levels.
(2025-04-07). Russia court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital. scmp.com Joseph Tater was arrested in August after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at a Moscow hotel.
(2025-04-07). Russian man survives bear attack as sightings near Moscow increase. geo.tv 
(2025-04-07). Trump admin mistakenly threatens deportation of Ukrainians. newarab.com 
The The notice letter, which threatened deportation and the loss of work permits, was retracted after DHS admitted it had been sent in error. | The DHS targeted Ukrainians who had entered the US under the Biden administration's Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program, which was launched in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. | Under this initiative, around 24…
(2025-04-07). Armenia and Its Diaspora: A Tapestry of Tension and Triumph. transcend.org 2 Apr 2025 – As Armenia navigates its precarious existence in March 2025, the relationship with its diaspora—spread across key centers like France, Iran, Russia, and the United States—remains a complex and often strained bond.
(2025-04-07). Trump's Trade War and Canadian Workers. internationalviewpoint.org The 25% tariffs imposed on exports from Canada and Mexico by the US administration of Donald Trump effective March 4 (with an exception of 10% tariffs for Canadian oil and gas and potash) constitutes an aggressive attack on the livelihoods of Canadian working people and a threat to the survival of key industries in Canada. Trump postponed some of the auto and other tariffs in sectors covered by the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade treaty between the three countries (about 40% of Canadian exports to the US), with auto tariffs planned for April 2nd but has threatened to continue with others. Further tariffs on alumin…
(2025-04-07). Australia: Public hospital doctors to strike, defying NSW government threats. wsws.org Doctors are demanding a 30 percent salary increase, safe working conditions and other measures to stop escalating cases of burnout amongst doctors.
(2025-04-07). Oshkosh, WI April 12, 2025: Solidarity Rally for UAW 291 Members On Strike at Cummins! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-04-07). Turmoil in J&K Assembly Over Waqf Amendment Bill. devdiscourse.com The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly became a battleground on Monday as members of the National Conference and their allies erupted in protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill. Tempers flared after Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather rejected a motion to adjourn discussions, citing the bill's sub judice status in the Supreme Court.
(2025-04-07). Protesters Detained During March Against West Bengal Teacher Appointment Scandal. devdiscourse.com In a tense standoff in Kolkata, Former BJP MP Locket Chatterjee and party activists were detained by police while preparing for a protest march. The action was a response to the Supreme Court invalidating the appointment of 25,753 teachers and staff in West Bengal due to a flawed selection process.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). This week in history: April 7-13. wsws.org This column profiles important historical events which took place during this week, 25 years ago, 50 years ago, 75 years ago and 100 years ago…
(2025-04-07). The Significance of Women's Organization. The Case of Mahila Sangathan Barmer in India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-07). Five sluice gates remain open at Vaal Dam. sanews.gov.za Five sluice gates remain open at Vaal Dam | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the five sluice gates remain opened at the Vaal Dam, while outflows at Bloemhof Dam are to be increased to manage rising water levels. | "Since the opening of the fifth sluice gate [on Sunday] morning due to the heavy inflows into the Vaal Dam, the Department of Water and Sanitation will keep all the five sluice gates opened and there will be no changes in the dam's outflow… | "However, should there be increased inflows into the Vaal Dam, it may result in additional gates being opened. The DWS will continue to monitor…
(2025-04-07). President Ramaphosa appoints Professor Mariana Mazzucato to G20 Taskforce. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints Professor Mariana Mazzucato to G20 Taskforce | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed renowned economist Professor Mariana Mazzucato as Technical Expert to South Africa's G20 Presidency and his Special Presidential Representative to Taskforce 1, focusing on Inclusive Economic Growth, Industrialisation, Employment, and Reducing Inequality. | In a statement on Monday, The Presidency said Professor Mazzucato will also contribute to Taskforce 3: Artificial Intelligence, Data Governance, and Innovation for Sustainable Development. | She will also support the Sherpa Track on Trade and Inve…
(2025-04-07). Tygervalley Home Affairs office opens its doors to the public. sanews.gov.za Tygervalley Home Affairs office opens its doors to the public | A new state-of-the-art Home Affairs office, located in Tygervalley Shopping Centre in Bellville, Cape Town, served its first clients this morning in the presence of Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber. | The Minister officially opened the office earlier in the day. | The new office features upgraded technology that integrates a camera at the counter, eliminating the need to queue for photos. It also only accepts prior bookings, ensuring that there are no queues. | "We are guided by our vision to deliver 'Home Affairs @home'. This means that we ar…
(2025-04-07). SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20. sanews.gov.za SA advocates for linguistic equity in AI at G20 | South Africa has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support initiatives that develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) in low-resource languages and share data and tools to make this possible. | Addressing the Meeting of the G20 Digital Economy Working Group Task Force on AI, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, said there were over 7 000 languages spoken in the world, yet most AI models and digital content is trained on a tiny fraction of these — predominantly English and a handful of others. | "We know that AI is only…
(2025-04-07). Eastern Cape government reaffirms commitment to combat GBVF. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape government reaffirms commitment to combat GBVF | The Eastern Cape Provincial Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) across the province. | This follows recent incidents, including the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College in Matatiele, and the recent judgment in the Timothy Omotoso case, in which the accused was found not guilty. | Televangelist Omotoso was acquitted in the Gqeberha High Court on 32 serious charges, including allegations of rape, racketeering, human trafficking, and other crimes. | These events ha…
(2025-04-07). New Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of IDT elected. sanews.gov.za New Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of IDT elected | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as the Chairperson and Professor Raymond Nkado as the Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | Hill is the former interim chairperson of the IDT, with 20 years' experience as an executive leader in sectors ranging from financial services to public sector governance. She holds an MBA in Finance from Cass Business School at the City University of London. | Professor Nkado is the former Executive Dean for the Faculty of Engineering and the…
(2025-04-07). Zikalala to address Construction Law Conference. sanews.gov.za Zikalala to address Construction Law Conference | Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala will on Wednesday give a keynote address at the Construction Law Conference to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. | Zikalala will focus on the topical challenges facing the construction industry such as contractual disputes, project delays and cost overruns, which continue to undermine confidence and efficiency sector. | The conference will be held from 8 – 9 April and will be attended by legal professionals, construction industry experts and policymakers to examine the latest tr…
(2025-04-07). KZN government calls for deeper collaboration with Black business. sanews.gov.za KZN government calls for deeper collaboration with Black business | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has called for deeper collaboration between government and Black business. | Ntuli made the call at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the National Federated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NAFCOC) held at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Friday. | The event reflected on six decades of dedicated work toward the economic empowerment of African businesses and ongoing economic transformation. | In his address, the Premier hailed the organisation's historic and ongoing role in empowering…
(2025-04-07). Young voices make their mark at Africa Children's Summit 2025. sanews.gov.za Young voices make their mark at Africa Children's Summit 2025 | Children have taken centre stage to address critical issues affecting their lives, from education access to violence prevention, proving that they are not just future leaders but active changemakers. | This is according to the Department of Social Development, which has hosted the Africa Children's Summit 2025. | Since its opening last week Friday, the summit has brought together some of the brightest and courageous young leaders in person from across Africa, with hundreds joining virtually. | The children who attended in person are from South Africa…
(2025-04-07). By using the Signal app, the Trump administration's leadership shows that it is amateurs. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-07). What does the claim that 'Turkey and the SDF met in Incirlik' indicate? strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-07). student capping policy a chaotic plan. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-07). Getting tough for mainstream media liars to ignore economic facts. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-07). The fix is in for new Air Force F-47 — and so is the failure. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-07). Reform UK candidate called for Tommy Robinson statue 'in every town square'. leftfootforward.org In yet another example of how far-right Reform UK is and why it isn't fit to hold office, it's been revealed that one of the party's candidates called for a statue of Tommy Robinson "in every town square". Donna Edmunds,test…
(2025-04-07). Five suspects to appear in court for kidnapping. sanews.gov.za Five suspects to appear in court for kidnapping | Five suspects are due to appear in the Wolmaransstad Magistrate's Court today on charges of kidnapping, extortion, aggravated robbery and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH). | The suspects, aged between 29 and 45, were arrested on Sunday by various South African Police Service (SAPS) national and provincial units. | The members were activated following a kidnapping for ransom incident reported on Friday night in Wolmaransstad. Subsequent negotiations led the team to Welkom and Virginia in the Free State, where five suspects were arrested and a ma…
(2025-04-07). CoGTA Deputy Minister to conduct oversight visit to Msunduzi Local Municipality. sanews.gov.za CoGTA Deputy Minister to conduct oversight visit to Msunduzi Local Municipality | The Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, will lead a ministerial support and oversight visit to the Msunduzi Local Municipality in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, on Tuesday. | "This visit is an important step in CoGTA's broader efforts to address governance challenges, enhance service delivery, and reinforce the capacity of local municipalities to serve their communities effectively," the department said. | The Deputy Minister's visit forms part of a sustained initi…
(2025-04-07). World Health Day commemoration focuses on maternal and newborn health. sanews.gov.za World Health Day commemoration focuses on maternal and newborn health | The Department of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) are commemorating World Health Day with a focus on maternal and newborn health. | This annual event, marking the anniversary of WHO's founding in 1948, aims to raise awareness about critical health issues and promote health equity globally. | This year's theme, "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures", launches a year-long campaign dedicated to improving the health and well-being of mothers and their newborns. | The campaign calls for intensified efforts to end preventable maternal…
(2025-04-07). How The Media Is 'Economically Exploiting' Survivors of Image-Based Sexual Abuse. bylinetimes.com 
1. It isn't revenge and it isn't porn: | 'Image-based sexual abuse,' to be precise. Start calling it that — maybe society will start treating it as that. | Reports of image-based sexual abuse in the UK have increased
(2025-04-07). Budget 2025 vital for economic growth and poverty alleviation. sanews.gov.za Budget 2025 vital for economic growth and poverty alleviation | In his weekly newsletter, President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the crucial role of the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals, which were recently passed by Parliament, in driving economic growth and relieving the effects of poverty. | The budget — tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in Parliament last month — was passed by Parliament last week. | "The 2025 Budget is directed at growing the economy and supporting the livelihoods of our people. | "It is a critical instrument to drive development, eradicate poverty and narr…
(2025-04-07). GB News owner invested heavily in Elon Musk's Tesla before US election. leftfootforward.org GB News owner and hedge fund boss Paul Marshall made a huge investment in Tesla shares before the US Presidential Election last year, tripling his holdings. | During this period, media outlets owned by Marshall were regularly sharing content praising Musk. | Appeari…
(2025-04-07). Strategic Steps Needed for the Rohingya Repatriation Now. pressenza.com 
(2025-04-07). Empower Her to Lead Change and Bridge Gaps. pressenza.com 
BCU GS Celebrates Women's Month | On April 5, 2025, the Baguio Central University Graduate School culminated its Women's Month celebration with an inspiring and meaningful activity held at the Dr. Margarita Fernandez Function Hall. With the theme "Empower Her: Leading Change and Bridging the Gaps," the event celebrated the power of women in leadership, advocacy, and resilience. It brought together inspiring speakers, engaged participants, and fostered thoughtful discussions on genuine appreciation for women's contributions, respect, empowerment, and gender equality. Dr. Elma D. Donaal, the BCU's VPAA and a Baguio…
(2025-04-07). Will the U.S. Build Seawalls? pressenza.com Antarctica is coming apart, crumbling into the sea, much, much faster than anybody ever thought possible. After all, it was only a couple of months ago when polar scientists called an extraordinary emergency meeting to discuss shocking developments: "Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024). | Another more recent new study using data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program is now ove…
(2025-04-07). Protests continue to have political repercussions. unitedworldint.com Main political events in Türkiye in the last week. Political tensions in Türkiye, which intensified after the arrest of Ekrem Imamoƒülu, the mayor of Istanbul and presidential candidate of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), on March 19, subsided somewhat with the Ramadan holiday. On March 19, the anti-government protests, which began in Saraàßhane, …
(2025-04-07). Germany: 1.7 trillion Euro of debt ahead. unitedworldint.com The German government has turned the relation between debt and growth upside down: With the reform, the entire economy will work to pay the debt. By Yunus Soner, Berlin / Germany Germany's militarization of foreign policy is advancing fast. The country has recently decided to deploy troops to Lithuania permanently. Simultaneously, the government has deepened …
(2025-04-07). The Seattle Times Claims About the Termination of the National Weather Service Are False. wattsupwiththat.com The Seattle Times ClimateLab stories are often sloppy and incorrect, with the article in today's paper a good example of poor journalism, with politicized, error-filled claims.
(2025-04-07). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future!" —Niels Bohr, Nobel laureate in Physics and father of the atomic model. [H/t Richard Lindzen]…
(2025-04-07). Philly woman uses her experience with vestibular disorders to increase awareness and support for others. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The first sign something was wrong with her health was when Kristy Carabello had two bad episodes of "I was just sitting at home, on the sofa, on my computer and it just came about," she said. "I got super sick and it was like, what just happened?" | Then, these…
(2025-04-07). With funding for Philly's Built to Last program not in mayor's budget proposal, supporters go to City Council for help. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's budget proposal for the fiscal year starting in July does not include funding for a popular program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency upgrades and rooftop solar for low-income homeowners. | The Built to Last program has a waitlist of over 2,600 people, Philadelphia Energy Authority President Emily Schapira said during a budget hearing Wednesday. She s…
(2025-04-07). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-04-07). gold and forex reserves at $10.07bn as of 1 April. eng.belta.by Over March 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $662.3 | million (or 7.04%) after a previous increase of $74 million (or 0.8%) in | February 2025.
(2025-04-07). Belarus presents exposition at AIM Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi. eng.belta.by Belarus has presented an exposition at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress) 2025 in Abu Dhabi, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI).
(2025-04-07). Belarus' minister names formula for success in sport. eng.belta.by In Belarus there are both coaches and specialists who can prepare athletes in every sport at a very high level. We just need to look into the matter in detail," Sergei Kovalchuk said.
(2025-04-07). Belarus to compete in 2025 European Wrestling Championships in Slovakia. eng.belta.by Taking part in the event will be more than 450 athletes who will compete for medals in 30 weight categories. Belarus will field 26 athletes who will compete under the UWW flag.
(2025-04-07). 17 Mexican journalists smeared by Facebook page allegedly run by gang members. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). Journalists in Turkey arrested, beaten, deported amid government crackdown on opposition. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). Swedish journalist imprisoned in Turkey; accused of insulting president, terrorism. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). Georgia set to pass restrictive broadcast bills. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-07). The Independent Report on DAFs. ips-dc.org
(2025-04-07). Institute for Policy Studies' Charity Reform Initiative Releases Independent Report on Donor-Advised Funds, Correcting a Long-Accepted, Industry-Sponsored Narrative. ips-dc.org
(2025-04-07). Iran Army cmdr. visits southeast air base as Tehran vows to exact 'heavy price' from enemy. presstv.ir Two top Iranian Army commanders have visited a key air base in the southeastern part of the country amid heightened tensions with the United States.
(2025-04-07). Market panic mounts as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs. scmp.com US oil prices dropped below US$60 a barrel for the first time since April 2021, even with countries seeking compromise on tariffs.
(2025-04-07). Martial art you've probably never heard of, Madagascar's Moraingy, seeks recognition. scmp.com In Moraingy, combat sport with a 400-year history in Madagascar, Africa, there are no rules. A fan of the martial art hopes to change that.
(2025-04-07). Venezuela accuses US of plotting 'false flag attack' on Guyana oil platform. scmp.com Venezuela's vice-president said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Blackwater founder Erik Prince were behind the alleged attack plan.
(2025-04-07). Police in Paris arrest 2 over terrorist attack plot. scmp.com The main suspect, a 19-year-old living in northern France, had ties to Islamic State and planned to attack a public place, French media said.
(2025-04-07). John Lithgow wins best actor at UK Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl's dark side. scmp.com American actor won for portrayal of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author in Giant, a play that confronts Dahl's antisemitic views.
(2025-04-07). Bitcoin, ether rout extends as tariff war pain batters cryptocurrency assets. scmp.com Cryptocurrency investors appear to be in full 'sell mode', according BTC Markets analyst Charlie Sherry.
(2025-04-07). Stocks are making wild swings as markets assess the damage from Trump's trade war. scmp.com Trump's tariff blitz fulfilled major campaign promise as he acted without Congress to redraw rules of the international trading system.
(2025-04-07). Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Tesla's Musk as 'car assembler' after tariff comments. scmp.com Peter Navarro criticised Elon Musk's zero tariffs proposal with Europe. Tesla's reliance on foreign parts contrasts with Trump's reshoring push.
(2025-04-07). TikTok remains on Apple's app store after attorney's reassurance. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — TikTok, the Chinese social media platform for creating, sharing, and discovering short videos, remains available on Apple's App Store in the United States following reassurances from the attorney and the Trump administration.TikTok and other ByteDance apps are still available on Apple's app store: TikTok and other ByteDance applications are still available on Apple's App Store in the United States, following recent reassurances from legal authorities and the Trump administration. Notably, Apple will keep TikTok and other ByteDance apps available for approximately 75 more days as part of an…
(2025-04-07). Egypt reportedly closes Rafah border crossing with cement wall. albawaba.com
(2025-04-07). $140K raised for Karmelo Anthony, Austin Metcalf's killer. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Karmelo Anthony's family is the talk of social media after successfully raising more than $100,000 for their 17-year-old son's fundraiser campaign on GiveSendGo. Anthony recently confessed to murdering fellow student Austin Metcalf by fatally stabbing him. While his parents initially requested $100,000, internet users quickly noticed that the cap was raised further to $150,000, raising questions across social media. The campaign aims to aid Karmelo Anthony's legal defense.Additionally, the
(2025-04-07). Video: Trump wants to send US citizens to El Salvador prison. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – In a new encounter with news outlet Fox News, US President Donald Trump expressed his interest in sending American criminals who might face time in federal prison to El Salvador's notorious jail, CECOT.The Fox News journalist informed Trump about the President of El Salvador's willingness to receive American citizens serving time in federal prison to minimize its population. The US President replied, "Well, I love that. If we could take some of our 20-time-wise guys that push people into subways and that hit people over the back of the head and that purposely run people over in cars."He added, "If he w…
(2025-04-07). Market Turmoil: Safe Havens Rise and Tariff Tensions Loom. devdiscourse.com Investors flocked to safety in the yen and Swiss franc on Monday after President Trump's tariffs unnerved markets, exacerbating global recession fears. Asian stocks plunged, and Wall Street futures tumbled, highlighting growing concerns about a potential U.S. economic downturn.
(2025-04-07). Tariff Tremors: Euro Yields and The Economic Ripple Effect. devdiscourse.com Euro area short-dated yields plunged to a two-and-a-half-year low on Monday, amid escalating concerns over the economic repercussions of U.S. tariffs. This triggered a stock market rout and increased investor speculation surrounding future European Central Bank rate cuts.
(2025-04-07). Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Strategic Visit to UK and Austria. devdiscourse.com Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has embarked on an impactful visit to the United Kingdom and Austria, scheduled to conclude on April 13. The Ministry of Finance has highlighted her participation in Ministerial-Level Bilateral meetings during her stay in both countries.
(2025-04-07). Global Markets Plunge: S&P 500 Futures Enter Bear Market. devdiscourse.com Futures linked to the S&P 500 continued their decline on Monday, sinking over 20% from historic peaks, as concerns over a potential recession gripped global markets. This downturn brings the benchmark index into bear market territory, reflecting investor apprehension.
(2025-04-07). Himachal Pradesh's Visually Impaired Demand Action: 535-Day Protest Intensifies. devdiscourse.com The Himachal Pradesh Visually Impaired Association staged a significant road blockade outside the state Secretariat in Shimla, escalating their 535-day-long protest aimed at securing government job vacancies legally reserved for the visually impaired. This move marks a shift from their previous demonstration site near the Kalibari Temple, as protesters accuse the government of neglect.
(2025-04-07). Assessing Cardiovascular Risks of ADHD Medications. devdiscourse.com New findings published in The Lancet Psychiatry reveal that ADHD medications may pose cardiovascular risks, causing minor increases in blood pressure and heart rate. This comprehensive study stands as the largest analysis on the cardiovascular impacts of ADHD drugs.
(2025-04-07). Latur Civic Chief's Critical Airlift: A Desperate Cry for Help? devdiscourse.com The commissioner of the Latur Municipal Corporation, Babasaheb Manohare, allegedly tried to take his own life over the weekend. He was rushed to hospital and underwent emergency surgery before being flown to Mumbai for specialized treatment, according to police reports.
(2025-04-07). Global Trade Tensions Trigger Sharp Decline in Metal Stocks. devdiscourse.com Metal stocks suffered a severe blow in Monday's trading session amid escalating global trade tensions. The downturn followed U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which heightened fears of a looming global trade war.
(2025-04-07). Indonesia's Central Bank Poised for Aggressive Market Intervention. devdiscourse.com In response to recent U.S. tariff announcements, Indonesia's central bank has announced a robust plan to aggressively intervene in the domestic foreign exchange markets. This move comes as Southeast Asia's largest economy gears up to reopen trading on April 8, following an extended public holiday.
(2025-04-07). Japan's Economy at Risk: Impact of U.S. Tariffs Looms. devdiscourse.com The Bank of Japan has raised alarms over the increasing unpredictability in Japan's economy, amid concerns from firms about profit impacts due to higher U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump's broad tariffs threaten Japan's moderate economic recovery, the BOJ noted during a recent regional branch managers meeting.
(2025-04-07). Goa Schools Kickstart Early Academic Year: A Hot Start in April. devdiscourse.com In a first for Goa, schools have advanced their academic year to April, aligning with the National Education Policy, spurring 90% attendance on opening day.
(2025-04-07). Logan Lerman Joins Star-Studded Cast of 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 5. devdiscourse.com Actor Logan Lerman, renowned for his previous work in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower', has been announced as part of the ensemble cast for the fifth season of the acclaimed crime comedy 'Only Murders in the Building'.
(2025-04-07). Amit Shah's Strategic Visit to Jammu and Kashmir: Statehood and Security in Focus. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Jammu and Kashmir has reignited calls for the restoration of statehood in the region. National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq expressed hope that Shah would fulfill his promise to restore statehood, emphasizing the minister's role in addressing national security concerns.
(2025-04-07). Major Drug Bust in Punjab: Arrests and Seizures Made. devdiscourse.com In a crucial development against drug trafficking, the Punjab Police have successfully arrested a man with a substantial haul of narcotics in Amritsar. Tamandeep Singh, a resident of village Kakkar, was apprehended with two kilograms of heroin and 900 grams of methamphetamine.
(2025-04-07). Jenson Brooksby Triumphs Against the Odds in Houston. devdiscourse.com In an extraordinary display of resilience, Jenson Brooksby secured his first ATP title by clinching the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship. The American defeated Frances Tiafoe, the 2023 champion, in a stunning final showdown in Houston.
(2025-04-07). Aakash Chopra Praises Washington Sundar's Impact in IPL Thriller. devdiscourse.com In a thrilling Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter, former cricketer Aakash Chopra heaped praise on Washington Sundar, an all-rounder for the Gujarat Titans (GT), for his stellar performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Speaking on Jio Hotstar, Chopra commented on Sundar's underutilization at the IPL level, emphasizing his potential as a valuable left-handed batsman.
(2025-04-07). Three dead in Japan after medical helicopter crash. geo.tv 
Survivors on inflatable lifesavers after a medical transport helicopter fell into the sea in southwestern Japan, April 6, 2025. — Japan Coast GuardTOKYO: Three people died after a medical helicopter crashed into the sea off southwestern Japan, the coast guard said on…
(2025-04-07). The Bolsheviks' vision for women and liberation. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Confirmed: AUKUS aims to turn Australia into giant US base. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Forestry Tasmania logs ancient West Kunanyi Range forests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Naser Alziyadat: Combating anti-Palestinian and Islamophobia requires 'mental decolonisation'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). NSW doctors challenge Labor's bid to halt campaign for fair wages, conditions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Secrecy and virtue signalling: Another view of 'Signalgate'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Green Left Show Stop demolishing public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-07). Miss Kaninna won't stop calling out racism. greenleft.org.au 
Yorta Yorta, Yirendali and Kalkadoon woman Miss Kaninna performed an electric set to a sold-out crowd at The Vanguard in Newtown on April 6, reports Isaac Nellist.
(2025-04-07). United States: April 5 national protests push back on Trump's war on working people. greenleft.org.au 
An estimated 5.1 million people mobilised across the United States, on April 5, against President Donald Trump's far-right, anti-worker, anti-people agenda, reports Malik Miah.
(2025-04-07). France, Algeria resume dialogue, but rocky path ahead. newarab.com 
(2025-04-07). Iraq scrambles to shield economy from Trump's tariff shockwaves. newarab.com 
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani convened senior government officials to address the repercussions of Trump's decision to impose a 39 percent tariff on imports from I…
(2025-04-07). Sudan activists alert 'catastrophic' situation in Darfur city. newarab.com 
Civilians trapped in The paramilitary
(2025-04-07). HRW says Saudi Arabia still jails critics despite recent amnesty. newarab.com 
(2025-04-07). Indonesia to 'aggressively' defend currency after Trump tariffs. newarab.com 
Indonesia's central bank said Monday it would "intervene aggressively" in the domestic market to defend its currency hit by Trading is set to resume Tuesday for the first time since Trump last week imposed levies on friends and foes alike, rattling stock markets and alarming governments around the world. | Indonesian markets have been closed since March 28 for public holidays, with the rupiah falling to its lowest level against the US dollar since the late 1990s…
(2025-04-07). Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to defuse Trump. newarab.com 
Several powerful The move to defuse tensions follows repeated warnings issued privately by U.S. officials to the Iraqi government since The officials told Baghdad that unless it acted to disband the militias operating on its soil, America could target the grou…
(2025-04-07). Saudi Arabia suspends visas for Egyptians, others ahead of Hajj. newarab.com 
(2025-04-07). Trump tariffs trigger dramatic plunge in oil-rich Gulf markets. newarab.com 
Middle East Benchmark Brent crude is down by nearly 15% over the last five days of trading, with a barrel of oil costing just over $63. That's down nearly 30% from a year ago, when a barrel cost over $90. | T…
(2025-04-07). Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US. newarab.com 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday
(2025-04-07). 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?
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). A Landmark Forum for AI Governance in Security and Defence. transcend.org 14 Mar 2025 – As AI becomes integrated into the military, governance must adapt. UNIDIR's Conference on AI, Security and Ethics convened nearly 500 experts to discuss AI development and deployment in security and defence.
(2025-04-07). AI's $4.8 Trillion Future: UN Warns of Widening Digital Divide without Urgent Action. transcend.org 3 Apr 2025 – Artificial Intelligence is to become a $4.8 trillion global market by 2033 — roughly the size of Germany's economy — but unless urgent action is taken, its benefits may remain in the hands of a privileged few, a new UN report warns.
(2025-04-07). Identity Politics, Sexual Politics, and Violence against People in Sri Lanka. transcend.org 4 Apr 2025 – From the 1971 insurrection and the 1988—89 uprisings to the decades-long civil war, Sri Lanka has endured cycles of brutality, state-sponsored impunity, and a deep disregard for human life. These dark chapters have perpetuated a culture of violence and silence.
(2025-04-07). Ideology and the Failure of Democracy: The Tragic Fate of the USA and Our Real Hope for the Future. transcend.org 1 Apr 2025 – The horrific fate of the USA being played out in the present is the result of governance by ideology, rather than by value-informed rationality. This is the legacy of both the Democratic and Republican parties and this article describes the ideologies of each of these parties and contrasts…
(2025-04-07). News Comments Choices 31 Mar 2025. transcend.org Please click on the link to read the story.
(2025-04-07). (Romanesc-Romanian) Minunata Lume NouƒÉ din 2030: ‚ÄûNu ve»õi de»õine nimic. »òi ve»õi fi ferici»õi" transcend.org DacƒÉ petrece»õi doar câteva minute verificând site-ul web ‚ÄûThe Great Reset" al Forumului Economic Mondial, care include o copie a ceea ce el nume»ôte ‚ÄûThe Great Reset Transformation Map", ve»õi recunoa»ôte rapid cƒÉ WEF inten»õioneazƒÉ sƒÉ impunƒÉ schimbƒÉri profunde àÆn aproximativ 200 de domenii ale vie»õii umane pânƒÉ àÆn 2030.
(2025-04-07). Teaching Peace: Nurturing Young Peacemakers in Ghana through Education. transcend.org 26 Mar 2025 – Schools in Ghana are teaching peace education; students learn conflict resolution, social justice, and peaceful coexistence. Exploring joint initiatives between schools and Ghana's National Peace Council.
(2025-04-07). The AI Power Play: How ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Others Are Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence. transcend.org 4 Apr 2025 – The competition among top AI models is transforming how we work, create, and communicate. But as these systems grow smarter and more accessible, new questions emerge about cost, sustainability, and responsible development in a rapidly evolving landscape.
(2025-04-07). The Prevention of Literature. transcend.org Mar 1947 Issue – "To write in plain, vigorous language one has to think fearlessly, and if one thinks fearlessly, one cannot be politically orthodox."
(2025-04-07). Two Empires Falling But How? transcend.org The significance of the Rosenstrasse nonviolence in the heart of Berlin in the middle of the war is neglected, just like Obama neglected the role of nonviolence in ending both colonialism and the cold war in his Nobel Peace Prize speech, probably the most belligerent ever given.
(2025-04-07). Visualization of Polyhedral Inner Chambers with Psychosocial Implications. transcend.org AI-assisted Exploration of Neglected Underlying Patterns of Order in 3D – There is a basic set of symmetrical polyhedra, many known in Ancient Greece, whose symmetry made them a focus for architecture, sacred geometry symbolism, and an inspiration for patterns of order and coherence in many domains.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Hajj 2025: Mumbai Cheapest Embarkation Point, Gaya Costliest. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has released the list of 18 Embarkation Points spread across India from where pilgrims will embark to Makkah for Hajj this year and is set to release Hajj flight schedule soon.
(2025-04-07). Karnataka 2nd PU (12th) result 2025 likely by April 10. ummid.com Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon.
(2025-04-07). '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.
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). Developed: World's Tiniest Injectable, Dissolvable Pacemaker. ummid.com Scientists at Northwestern University, United States have developed a pacemaker so small that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe and be non-invasively injected into the body.
(2025-04-07). Karnataka CET 2025 Admit Card Released, Download Now. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has released the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET 2025) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
(2025-04-07). Tackling Africa's vaccine supply and demand puzzle. independent.co.ug 
How should continental vaccine manufacturers handle complex dynamics of supply and demand? ANALYSIS | The African Union has embarked on one of its most audacious health security missions: Ensuring that the continent manufactures 60% of its own vaccines by 2040. Africa currently manufactures a lowly 1% of the vaccines. However, since April 2021, when the AU …
(2025-04-07). Gulu Alcoholic Drinks Ordinance fails to curtail excessive consumption. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Phoebe Ayoo, the Gulu District Council Speaker has called for a review of the Gulu District Alcoholic Drinks Ordinance saying the law in its current form, has failed to regulate excessive consumption of alcohol. The ordinance passed in 2016, restricts the sale and consumption of alcohol packaged in sachets. …
(2025-04-07). IBANDA FUNERAL: 29 arrested in connection with murder of Police Constable in mob violence. independent.co.ug 
Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has announced the arrest of 29 suspects in connection with the murder of Police Constable (PC) Suleiman Chemonges, who was killed by a mob during a funeral in Ibanda District on April 6, 2025. The suspects were arrested as investigations continue into the violent attack …
(2025-04-07). Rwanda's economy grew by 8.9% in 2024. independent.co.ug 
This growth has translated into significant improvements in the labor market, with the creation of over half a million new jobs year-on-year Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda's real Gross Domestic Product expanded by 8.9% in 2024, surpassing the previous year's growth of 8.2%, according to the latest Rwanda Economic Update (REU) released by the World …
(2025-04-07). Scarcity of talking calculators affecting learning of visually impaired learners. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Visually impaired students of St. Mary Goretti Secondary School are missing out on the promise of digital inclusivity due lack of essential technologies. Located in Ngetta- Lira City East Division, St. Mary Goretti is the only secondary school in Lango dedicated to visually impaired learners. It has a total …
(2025-04-07). Tens of thousands in Zimbabwe go hungry as the rains — and US Aid — hold back. independent.co.ug 
Some subsistence farmers are down to one meal a day amid a one-two punch: a lack of rainfall, followed by the disappearance of regular food supplements due to shuttered US aid programs. HARARE, ZIMBABWE | GLOBAL PRESS JOURNAL | — Agnes Tauzeni stands on her parched field. She is a mother to two children, and …
(2025-04-07). Uganda Clays Ltd loss widens to Shs 4.95 billion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Clays Ltd has reported a net loss of Shs 4.95 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, driven by increased production costs and finance expenses. This marks a deepening of the company's loss, compared to Shs 2.85 billion in 2023, despite a 4% increase in revenue to Shs …
(2025-04-07). You cannot be comfortable in a country of the uncomfortable. independent.co.ug 
To build a better Uganda, we must relearn how to build together. We must shift from deceit to design. From manipulation to multiplication. From short-term cleverness to long-term systems. COMMENT | APOLLO BUREGYEYA | There's an old tale from Ntungamo about a cunning man named Ishekatabazi. After a 2 week trip to Tanzania, he returned with …
(2025-04-07). Bernie Sanders' rallies tens of thousands as unions prepare national protest. internationalviewpoint.org With President Donald Trump and Elon Musk continuing to move fast and furious against the American people's social welfare systems and the unions, the resistance to Trump is growing in different forms and taking to the streets around the country. | – | / |
(2025-04-07). Millions protest Trump throughout United States as resistance grows. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-07). Labour has already thrown an extra 30,000 children into poverty since July 2024. thecanary.co The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has raised urgent concerns about the devastating effects of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) two-child limit policy. But crucially, the group has also shown that by not cancelling the policy, the Labour Party government has already thrown a further 30,000 children into poverty since it took power […] | By
(2025-04-07). MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government. xinhuanet.com Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report.
(2025-04-07). Cambodia arrests Laotian man with 5 kg of illicit drugs. xinhuanet.com Cambodian police arrested a Laotian man on Saturday for allegedly smuggling nearly 5 kilos of crystal methamphetamine from Laos into Cambodia, an anti-drug police officer said.
(2025-04-07). Egypt-U.S. joint drill Bright Star simulates real battles. xinhuanet.com Conditions similar to real battles were created in the Egyptian-U.S. joint drill "Bright Star 2017," which are being conducted at Egypt's Mohamed Naguib Military Base and will last until Sept. 20, local media reported on Monday.
(2025-04-07). UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa. xinhuanet.com The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key to addressing food security crises in the continent, an official said on Monday.
(2025-04-07). Spotlight: What's behind abrupt U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO. xinhuanet.com The world has long been used to U.S. President Donald Trump taking a stance against multilateralism. Still, the sudden U.S. announcement Thursday to retreat from UNESCO ⚪ the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ⚪ raised eyebrows worldwide.
(2025-04-07). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-07). Spotlight: U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO triggers calls for multilateralism. xinhuanet.com The U.S. decision to withdraw from UNESCO, the UN cultural agency, has triggered worldwide calls for supporting multilateralism amid world challenges.
(2025-04-07). Typhoon Lan lashes central Japan, killing 2 and disrupting transport systems. xinhuanet.com Two people were killed and transportation systems and businesses severely disrupted as Typhoon Lan lashed central Japan's Pacific coast after making landfall early Monday.
(2025-04-07). Speaker of Hungarian Parliament addresses in Budapest. xinhuanet.com Laszlo Kover (1st L), Speaker of the Hungarian Parliament, speaks at a conference of the parliament speakers of the Western Balkans in Budapest, Hungary on Oct. 27, 2017.
(2025-04-07). U.S. failure to appoint Australian ambassador "diplomatic insult" : former deputy PM. xinhuanet.com Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer has accused the U.S. of hitting Australia with a "diplomatic insult."
(2025-04-07). For an intransigent opposition to the rearmament of capitalist Europe. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-07). Feminist group Bilkis addresses Brussels Conference. internationalviewpoint.org Ivanna Vynna, a member of the Ukrainian feminist group Bilkis, took part on 27 March 2025 in the workshop on feminist struggles in Ukraine at the Brussels conference organised by the European Solidarity Network with Ukraine. The text of her speech is published below. | – | / |
(2025-04-07). Le Pen convicted, the fight against the far right continues! internationalviewpoint.org In the so-called case of "the parliamentary assistants to the European Parliament", Marine Le Pen was sentenced on Monday 31 March to four years in prison, two of which were suspended, a fine of €200,000 and was banned from running for office for five years. Thus, taking into account the usual judicial delays before the holding of an appeal and the effect of political destabilization, her candidacy for the presidential election in 2027 is very much in doubt, especially if the election is called early. | – | /…
(2025-04-07). The attacks on us all. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-07). Bugiri Accident Kills 12. plusnews.ug 
Twelve people died in an accident on Sunday night at Lwaba Village, Kapyanga Sub-county, Bugiri District, along the Jinja—Malaba highway. The incident, which occurred around 9: 20 p.m., involved a taxi, registration number UBQ 772A, traveling from Kampala to Tororo, and a trailer carrying a container, registration number KBM 175S, heading from Malaba to Kampala. Preliminary …
(2025-04-07). Ministry Sets New Admission Requirements for Nursing, Other Health-Related Certificate Courses. plusnews.ug The Ministry of Education and Sports has developed new admission requirements for nursing, midwifery, and other health-related certificate and diploma programs. According to the Ministry, the decision to revise the admission criteria was primarily driven by the new lower secondary curriculum and subsequent updates to the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grading system. "The decision …
(2025-04-07). Political Sentiments, HIV Fight Message Dominate Kabaka's Birthday Run 2025. plusnews.ug 
Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka's Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7: 12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used the Buganda Kingdom flag to signal the start of the race. …
(2025-04-07). Umeme Battles 80 Pending Court Cases as Concession Ends. plusnews.ug 
Umeme's Head of Legal Services, Lawyer Allan Rwakakooko, has disclosed that the power distributor is currently entangled in about 80 pending court cases across various courts.The development comes just days after the expiry of Umeme's 20-year electricity distribution concession, which commenced on March 1, 2005, and officially ended at midnight on March 31, 2025. Speaking …
(2025-04-07). Climate Change Weekly 539 — Is the End Nigh for Carbon Cons? wattsupwiththat.com
(2025-04-07). Ecologists Question Renewable Energy Sprawl. wattsupwiththat.com "Until conservation charities disentangle themselves from government funding and corporate influence, they risk becoming complicit in the very destruction they were created to prevent." — Kelly Jones (Carbon8 Fund) below…
(2025-04-07). Iran says US war talk makes direct negotiations irrelevant. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister dismisses direct talks with the US as "meaningless," reiterating Tehran's openness to diplomacy and indirect negotiations.
(2025-04-07). US revokes another university student visa 'without explanation'. presstv.ir The administration of US President Donald Trump has revoked the visa of another university student without providing any prior explanation or notice.
(2025-04-07). Iran will stand up to bullying: Top general outlines Leader's reply to Trump's letter. presstv.ir Iran's top general says Ayatollah Khamenei gave an appropriate and wise response to US president's letter to him.
(2025-04-07). Araghchi says no round of talks held between Iran and US. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says no round of negotiations have been held so far between Iran and the United States.
(2025-04-07). Nigerian security agents plan fresh attacks on followers of Sheikh Zakzaky in Abuja: Report. presstv.ir Nigerian security agents are planning coordinated attacks on the homes and properties of followers of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), according to a report.
(2025-04-07). Yemen conducts fresh operation against US warships in Red Sea. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a renewed attack on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea in response to American aggression against their homeland.
(2025-04-07). Mass protests sweep major European cities against Trump-Musk intervention. presstv.ir Thousands of European protesters joined US "Hands-Off" rallies to voice their opposition to President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk's interference in European political affairs.
(2025-04-07). United in defense: Iranian civil activists warn US against war. presstv.ir Over 300 Iranian civil society activists condemned the United States' threats of military action against their country, vowing all-out defense against any foreign aggression.
(2025-04-07). "Hands Off" in Berkeley. indybay.org The April 5th 'Hands Off' rally in Berkeley…
(2025-04-07). Monday 4/7: Stanford Tesla Show Room Palo Alto Protest Pop Up. indybay.org 393 Stanford Shopping Center | Palo Alto, CA 94304…
(2025-04-07). Saturday 4/26: Online Workshop: Self-Care for Activists. indybay.org Online | bit.ly/42m40jE…
(2025-04-07). Wednesday 4/9: Webinar: "Chokehold: Policing Black Men" indybay.org
(2025-04-07). Saturday 4/19: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller, presented by CCSF Arts Department. indybay.org Taube Atrium Theatre, War Memorial Building | 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2025-04-07). Thousands Say "Hands Off" in SF Civic Center Protest. indybay.org As Trump and Musk dismantles the US government, agency by agency, millions join protests throughout the US…
(2025-04-07). Is David Krouse selling the Brooklyn Bridge? We're supposed to believe he's a movie mogul? indybay.org
(2025-04-07). Huge Apr 5th Protest In Santa Rosa. indybay.org Over 5000 people filled Old Courthouse Square and surrounding streets in Santa Rosa April 5th to protest the Trump regime…
(2025-04-07). David Krouse in CanvasRebel Magazine. Tall Tales? A rebuttal. indybay.org
(2025-04-07). Massive Anti-Trump/Musk rally in North Berkeley. indybay.org thousands of HANDS OFF protestors in North Berkeley…
(2025-04-07). Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 gets President's nod, AIMPLB announces stir. ummid.com President Droupadi Murmu Saturday April 05, 2025 signed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2025 even as All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) announced nationwide protest…
(2025-04-07). 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.
(2025-04-07). 1,249 in 2025 Hajj 4th waiting list asked to deposit advanced amount. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India Friday April 04, 2025 released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2025 and asked 1249 pilgrims to deposit Advanced Haj Amount latest by April 11, 2025.
(2025-04-07). (Castellano) La gran hipocresía "verde" Norte-Sur. transcend.org 4 Abril 2025 – Cuatro o cinco truismos que no están en duda, pero que nos sentimos obligados a recordar antes de proseguir. En primer lugar, la magnitud del desastre ecológico, su centralidad, su urgencia.
(2025-04-07). Alonso Servicios Automotriz S.R.L.: Innovación y compromiso social sobre ruedas. cubadebate.cu Alonso Servicios Automotriz S.R.L. es una mipyme cubana radicada en el municipio de Bauta, en Artemisa, que brinda prestaciones de mantenimiento, reparación de vehículos y venta de piezas de repuesto. Hasta la actualidad ha trabajado con marcas como Mercedes Benz, Fotón y otras reconocidas.
(2025-04-07). Leones detienen a Tigres en la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu Leones de Industriales venció este domingo 13×4 a Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila y le quebró una cadena de cuatro triunfos consecutivos, en la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano, que este lunes cumplirá la primera mitad de su calendario. De visita en el Estadio José Ramón Cepero, los azules del mentor Guillermo Carmona pegaron la friolera de 12 jits.
(2025-04-07). Miles de manifestantes protestan contra Trump en ciudades de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Miles de manifestantes salieron este sábado a las calles de 1 400 ciudades de los 50 estados de Estados Unidos para protestar contra el presidente Donald Trump y su principal colaborador, el multimillonario Elon Musk, por su "toma del poder hostil" y sus ataques a los derechos y libertades.
(2025-04-07). (Italiano) Impero USA: declino progressivo e caduta inevitabile (Parte 1). transcend.org Gli Imperi hanno profili differenti. L'Impero USA ha una configurazione completa, articolata in una asserzione di un pianificatore del Pentagono: "Il ruolo di fatto delle Forze Armate degli Stati Uniti sarà di mantenere il mondo al sicuro per la nostra economia e aperto al nostro assalto culturale. A tali fini, faremo un discreto numero di uccisioni".
(2025-04-07). Lula in Vietnam per rafforzare il partenariato strategico tra Hà N·ªôi e Brasilia. strategic-culture.su Il Presidente brasiliano Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ha concluso una visita ufficiale in Vietnam, rafforzando la cooperazione bilaterale a 35 anni dall'istituzione del partenariato strategico. Nuovi accordi economici, apertura commerciale e dialogo politico consolidano l'avvicinamento di Hà N·ªôi ai BRICS e i rapporti ASEAN-Mercosur. | Segue nostro La recente visita del Presidente brasiliano Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in V…
(2025-04-07). Del llamado pago en línea y el curioso caso de los zurdos. cubadebate.cu Un problema matemático de impacto socioeconómico; y un ejercicio de creatividad sin números, con los zurdos como protagonistas. °Manos y mente a la obra!.
(2025-04-07). Nuevo rey del hockey: Ovechkin supera los 894 goles de Gretzky en la NHL. cubadebate.cu El delantero ruso de los Washington Capitals, Alexandr Ovechkin, estableció un récord en la Liga Nacional de Hockey (NHL), al convertirse en el máximo goleador en temporadas regulares, superando el récord del legendario canadiense Wayne Gretzky. El histórico momento llegó durante el partido como local contra los New York Islanders.
(2025-04-06). Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 43 More Palestinians, Including Many Children. news.antiwar.com Warning: Graphic footage below On Sunday, the Israeli military killed at least 43 Palestinians in Gaza, medical sources told Al Jazeera, as US-backed Israeli strikes continue to pound targets across the Strip. Photos and videos coming out of Gaza show that many children were among the dead and wounded. According to the Palestinian news agency …
(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). Israel and Turkey Trade Blows Over Syria as Proxy Conflict Expands. themedialine.org
(2025-04-06). Israeli Troops Detain Civilians, Blocks Roads as They Move Deeper Into Syria. news.antiwar.com Israeli troops continue to move deeper into Syria, raising consternation among the locals as they detain civilians on suspicion of "terrorism" and set up roadblocks to prevent villagers from accessing their lands inside the newly occupied "buffer zone." That "buffer zone" is getting bigger and bigger, crossing beyond the demilitarized zone between Syria and the …
(2025-04-06). Why US tariff policies will blow up the Western financial system and economies. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken assess recent US tariff policy initiatives and the global reaction and detail why this will have a serious impact on the Western financial system and Western economies, unless something is done to avert this future crisis.
(2025-04-06). Russia's Murderous Ceasefires and Musk Admiration for Putin. bylinetimes.com 
It's been a strange couple of weeks here in Kyiv — after the absolute madness of March with its Oval Office showdowns and ongoing bromance between the American and Russian presidents, recent days have seemed relatively calm in comparison. | But that's not to say it hasn't been eventful over here, so let's get right into it. |
| The Ceasefire: | Let's get one thing straight first — on March 11, Ukraine agreed to a full, 30-day ceasefire. | Russia refused. | In…
(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). Is Western Media Viewing Palestine with Islamophobic Lens? thinktank.pk The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a focal point of international discourse for decades. However, the portrayal of this conflict in Western media has often been criticized for lacking balance and thorough fact-checking, particularly concerning Palestinian perspectives. Western Media Bias on the Issue of Israel Numerous studies have highlighted a pronounced pro-Israel bias in Western media …
(2025-04-06). UAE sentences three Uzbeks charged of killing Israeli rabbi and former IOF soldier to death. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-06). Colombia Cuts Ties With Israel, Then Appoints Anti-Zionist 'Rabbi'. themedialine.org
(2025-04-06). US Deploys Second THAAD Missile System to Israel Amid Iran Tensions. news.antiwar.com The US has deployed a second Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery to Israel, multiple Israeli and Arab media reports said over the weekend. Israeli security sources also said that the US deployed two Patriot air defense batteries to Israel. US officials previously told The Wall Street Journal that the US was sending Patriot systems …
(2025-04-06). Two Killed, Several Wounded as Israel Attacks Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel has continued its attacks on southern Lebanon throughout the weekend, killing a Hamas commander and his family in a drone strike on Sidon overnight Friday into Saturday. On Sunday, the strikes were a lot less specific about who they were targeting, but they killed at least two people and wounded several others. The two …
(2025-04-06). The Enemy Within. Scott Ritter. globalresearch.ca As America moves to bring an end to a conflict in Ukraine we helped precipitate, it needs to guard against opponents of this new policy trajectory who will seek to disrupt its new role as peacemaker and/or extract vengeance on …
(2025-04-06). Yemeni Media Says Trump Shared Footage of a US Strike on a Religious Gathering. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Yemen's SABA news agency reported that footage shared by President Trump that showed a US airstrike in Yemen hit a religious gathering, not a Houthi military meeting as the president claimed. Trump posted the video on his social media, which showed a group of people gathered in a large circle who were then …
(2025-04-06). Tariff War: Can the U.S. Break China's Trade Momentum? thinktank.pk The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China have led to significant economic confrontations, with the U.S. imposing substantial tariffs on Chinese goods. we examines the motivations behind U.S. tariff policies, assesses China's retaliatory measures, identifies areas where the U.S. might face resistance, and discusses the broader implications of this trade conflict. Impact …
(2025-04-06). Breaking: 31 States Rise to Clear the Skies. Ban on Geo-Engineering. globalresearch.ca As of March 24, 2025, 24 states had introduced legislation to ban geo-engineering and toxic atmospheric manipulation. | That same day, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a historic statement: | "24 States move to ban geoengineering our climate by dousing …
(2025-04-06). Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill in southern states, officials say. scmp.com Texas reported its first measles death, also of a child, in February — marking the first US fatality from the disease in nearly a decade.
(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). Four Reported Killed by US Airstrike on Home in Yemen's Capital. news.antiwar.com At least four people were killed by a US airstrike on a residential building in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa on Sunday night, Yemen's SABA news agency reported, citing local authorities. The report said that two women were among the four killed, and another 23 were injured, including 11 women and children. The attack also …
(2025-04-06). Zelensky Slams US Response to Russian Strike That Killed Children. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the US for its response to a Russian missile strike that hit the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, also known as Krivoy Rogon, on Friday. Ukrainian officials said the missile strike killed 20 people, including nine children, and injured dozens more. Russia took credit for the attack …
(2025-04-06). Hezbollah Drone Plot in Barcelona Alarms Europe's Jewish Communities. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-06). Urgent Peace Efforts Needed to Prevent New Civil War in South Sudan and Its Mix-up with the Ongoing Civil War in Sudan. globalresearch.ca South Sudan is the youngest sovereign country in the world. It achieved its independent identity in 2011, having seceded from Sudan. This happened after Sudan had gone through two civil wars in recent decades. | However the new country, which had …
(2025-04-06). Shockwaves Over Trump's Tariffs Reverberate Across Africa. globalresearch.ca After taking office early 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump has embarked on rewriting American foreign policy and plans to create a new geopolitical history under the "America First" doctrine. The first three months have seen efforts to implement tariffs, which …
(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). 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). ÿ≠ÿµŸäŸÑÿ© ÿØÿߟ֟äÿ© ŸàŸÖŸÜÿßÿ¥ÿØÿßÿ™ ÿßÿ≥ÿ™ÿ∫ÿßÿ´ÿ©.. ÿߟÑÿßÿ≠ÿ™ŸÑÿßŸÑ ŸäŸàÿßÿµŸÑ ÿߟџÖÿ¨ÿßÿ≤ÿ± ŸàÿߟÑÿ•ÿ®ÿßÿØÿ© ŸÅŸä ÿ∫ÿ≤ÿ©. thecanary.co We're humbled to introduce a new Canary writer, Alaa Shamali from Palestine — but currently a refugee in Oman. We will be publishing him in Arabic — but if you right click on the screen the menu that appears should give you the option to translate the article to English. If you are reading on mobile, this […] | By
(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). Georgia and Serbia: Struggles and Synergies in the Heart of the "Europe Beyond EU" pressenza.com
(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). Protesters Demand End to Trump-Musk Power Grab in Nationwide "Hands Off" Marches. truthout.org In communities across the United States and also overseas, coordinated "Hands Off" protests are taking place far and wide Saturday in the largest public rebuke yet to President Donald Trump and top henchman Elon Musk's assault on the workings of the federal government and their program of economic sabotage that is sacrificing the needs of working families to authoritarianism and the greed of right… |
(2025-04-06). Ukraine War Day Zelensky Hunts A Mole. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today I have The deal was to hand over all of Ukraine's "rare earth minerals" to the U.S. as partial payment for all the money that the U.S. had "loaned" to Ukraine over the years. [Zelensky insisting, quite correctly, that all of this was a gift and not a loan!] Many have compared these…
(2025-04-06). The United States has become a two-tier country. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-06). political landscape remains in turmoil. globalvoices.org 
The government has decided to create a 'Department of Government Efficiency' ostensibly to oversee the various branches of executive power Originally published on This article was Georgia's political landscape…
(2025-04-06). The Jewish Origins of "Race War" muslimskeptic.com Guillaume Faye, who passed away in 2019, was considered the most important ideologue of the French far-right. His theoretical contributions included the notion of "Archeo-Futurism," i.e., the idea that rather than denouncing modernity as a whole, as many right-wingers do, a new path would be to embrace technology ("futurism") while retaining some form of social …
(2025-04-06). The West Is Red. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-06). Talk World Radio: The Making of Busboys And Poets. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we're speaking with Andy Shallal about his new book, A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). Make no mistake: disability benefit cuts are a feminist issue. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) disability benefit cuts affect all disabled people — there's no doubt about that. They will plunge thousands into poverty, isolate individuals, and without the ability to fund their disability aids, care, or therapies, impact their independence, and this is true for those across the community. However, for disabled […] | By
(2025-04-06). Labour wants to reopen a controversial refugee detention centre but people are fighting back. thecanary.co 
After 25 years of local and national protests, Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, finally closed its doors in December 2018. Opposition to it had been strong, and from the day the detention centre opened in 1993, a monthly demo took place outside its main gates, attracting all types of people, including […] | By
(2025-04-06). Japanese all heart despite World Solar Challenge blow out. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-04-06). Ao usar o aplicativo Signal, a cúpula do governo Trump mostra que é amadora. strategic-culture.su