(2025-04-22). Ex-Israeli envoy says Israel should not attend Pope Francis's funeral. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ Israel's former ambassador to Italy, Dror Eydar, has accused the late Pope Francis of anti-Semitism and called on the Israeli government not to attend the pontiff's funeral.
(2025-04-22). Vatican says Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure. geo.tv 
Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, December 14, 2022. — ReutersPope Francis died of a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, according to a death certificate released Monday by the Vatican, AFP…
(2025-04-22). Egypt's Grand Imam praises Pope Francis for Gaza support. newarab.com 
(2025-04-22). In his final months, Pope Francis called Gaza's Christians daily. newarab.com 
Since Israel launched its military campaign on Gaza in October 2023, Pope Francis kept close contact with the enclave's small Christian population, calling every night and speaking to priests and parishioners alike…
(2025-04-22). Lebanon declares three days mourning for 'beloved Pope Francis'. newarab.com 
Lebanon has declared three days of national mourning following the Flags on all government departments, institutions and municipalities will be "Th…
(2025-04-22). Sistani, Iraqi leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death. newarab.com 
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's most senior Shia religious authorit…
(2025-04-22). Trump heaps praise on Pope Francis despite strained relationship. newarab.com 
(2025-04-22). Caribbean leaders and citizens recognise Pope Francis' groundbreaking work. globalvoices.org 
His compassion, advocacy for the poor, refugees and immigrants, and outreach to the LGBTQ+ community and other marginalised groups gained him many admirers Global Voices (2025-04-22). Obituary: Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, friend of Iran, critic of Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and outspoken critic of the genocide in Gaza, passed away on Monday at the age of 88.
(2025-04-22). Iran president, foreign minister offer condolences over death of Pope Francis. presstv.ir The Iranian president and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi extend their condolences over the death of Pope Francis.
(2025-04-22). Trump's first 100 days in 10 key moments. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump takes questions during a briefing about the mid-air crash between American Airlines flight 5342 and a military helicopter in Washington, in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. — AFP
(2025-04-22). Pope Francis, Roman Catholic Church's Top Priest, dies. ummid.com Pope Francis, the Top Priest of The Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 07: 35 local time on Easter Monday April 21, 2025.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis has died, aged 88. These were his greatest reforms — and controversies. asiapacificreport.nz 
ANALYSIS: By Joel Hodge, Australian Catholic University and Antonia Pizzey, Australian Catholic University Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday, aged 88, the Vatican announced. The head of the Catholic Church had recently survived being hospitalised with double pneumonia. Cardinal Kevin Farrell's announcement began: "Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the…
(2025-04-21). Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk to open book of condolence for Pope Francis. eng.belta.by "The book of condolence will be opened on Tuesday, 22 April, Wednesday, 23 April, and Thursday, 24 April, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk, at 46 D Independence Avenue," the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Belarus said.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Called for Peace in Gaza in His Final Public Address. news.antiwar.com The Vatican announced on Monday that Pope Francis had died in the morning, a day after appearing publicly for Easter and delivering an address where he called for peace in Gaza and in other conflict zones. Pope Francis, who died at 88, had been outspoken in his calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and critical …
(2025-04-21). Democracy Now! 2025-04-21 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 21, 2025; Sen. Van Hollen on Meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador & Escalating Constitutional Crisis; Pope Dies at 88: Pax Christi's Marie Dennis on How He Championed the Marginalized, Changed the Church; "Heart of Compassion" for Palestine: Pope Francis Called for Gaza Ceasefire Until His Final Days; Pope Francis's Book Editor Robert Ellsberg on the Pontiff's Life, Legacy & Care for Refugees; Mohsen Mahdawi Arrest Sends Message "Peacemakers Are Not Welcome": Israeli American Columbia Student | Headlines for April 21, 2025; Sen. Van Hollen on Meet…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: An appreciation. anabaptistworld.org The whole world is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, during the 13th year of his papacy. He may have disappointed liberals who wanted him to change the church's teaching on birth control, gay marriage, married clergy and women priests. He may have scandalized conservatives who wanted him …
(2025-04-21). Pope from the of the World'. How will we remember Pope Francis? eng.belta.by Pope Francis passed away at 89 on 21 April. In recent months, the Pontiff had been seriously ill. In February, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. That last Pope Francis made a public appearance was on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko sends condolences over death of Pope Francis. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, over the death of Pope Francis, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
(2025-04-21). Breaking the Silence, the Catholic Church in Argentina and the 'Dirty War'. globalresearch.ca Originally published in 2005. Image. Pope Francis with Leader of military junta General Jorge Videla | Argentina between 1976 and 1983 was wracked by a "
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis' Thoughts: Geopolitics of the Peripheries. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away. From the beginning to the end of his pontificate, he had a geopolitical approach that managed to point the spotlight on the peripheries of the world, a vision that was an alternative to the usual Eurocentric one of some of his predecessors. Peripheries of…
(2025-04-21). Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez on the humanity and hope of Pope Francis. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and of the Vatican City State, The pontiff was known for his humble approach and focus on encountering Christ and people. | Philadelphia
(2025-04-21). Marjorie Taylor Greene Accused of 'Celebrating' Pope Francis' Death After Sharing Cryptic Tweet. latintimes.com The Georgia representative tweeted a post claiming "there were major shifts in global leaderships" on Monday, hours after the pope's death was announced.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Dies At 88: What Comes Next For The Vatican. latintimes.com Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, "At 7: 35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church."
(2025-04-21). Speculation Over Nostradamus' 'Black Pope' Prophecy Resurfaces After Francis' Death. latintimes.com As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis will soon begin. Here are the leading candidates.
(2025-04-21). Vance Trolled After Meeting With Indian Prime Minister Following Pope Francis' Death: 'Please Don't Kill This One Too'. latintimes.com JD Vance met with the Indian Prime Minister Monday, the same day Pope Francis died within hours of meeting Vance, prompting the internet to pray for his health.
(2025-04-21). Vatican Confirms Stroke as Pope Francis' Cause of Death: What We Know About His Final Moments. latintimes.com The pontiff passed away in the early hours of Monday at Casa Santa Marta, his residence within Vatican City. The Vatican revealed the official cause of death.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88. whyy.org Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and The Vatican said Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. | Bells tolled in Catholic churches from his native Argentina to the Philippines and across Rome as news spread around the world. | "At…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis has died. He stood for the oppressed against the wicked. skwawkbox.org 
Pope Francis has died this morning after a prolonged battle against illness. For all the flaws and issues with the church, he was a force for good who stood up for the oppressed, the poor and the victims of genocide and against the powerful, the oppressor and the murderous. Almost his last act was to …
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis, First Latin American Leader of Catholic Church, Dies at 88. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis's Book Editor Robert Ellsberg on the Pontiff's Life, Legacy & Care for Refugees. democracynow.org 
We continue our look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis with a focus on his advocacy for migrants' rights and next steps for selecting his successor, with input from groups like SNAP, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. "It was clear that the subject of migrants and immigrants wasn't just one topic among many that he addressed, as all popes might," says Robert Ellsberg, editor of Pope Francis's book on migrants and refugees. "It really was a kind of signature of his papacy."…
(2025-04-21). "Heart of Compassion" for Palestine: Pope Francis Called for Gaza Ceasefire Until His Final Days. democracynow.org 
In his last public appearance before he died, Pope Francis addressed Easter Sunday Mass and repeated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Pope Francis's position on Palestine is just an extension of his theology and pastoral care in general, caring for the marginalized and victims of injustice," says Reverend Munther Isaac, Palestinian Christian theologian and pastor, who joins us for the second of several segments on Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2025. democracynow.org Pope Francis Dies at 88, Hours After Calling for Gaza Ceasefire, Palestine Red Crescent Rejects Israeli Probe into March Massacre of 15 Gaza Humanitarian Workers, SCOTUS Blocks Trump from Expelling Another Group of Venezuelan Immigrants Out of Texas, U.S. Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Jailed Tufts Student Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk to Vermont, Minnesota Father Has Student Visa Secretly Revoked in Trump's Mounting Crackdown, Protesters Warn Fascism Is Here as More Anti-Trump Demonstrations Take Over Streets Nationwide, U.S. Airstrikes Kill at Least 12 in Sana'a, Days After U.S. Port Attack…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis dies one day after first post-hospital public appearance and with final plea for Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics, has died aged 88 a day after he made his first prolonged public appearance since being discharged from hospital. And his final message was for an end to the suffering caused by Israel's 18-month war on Gaza. On Easter Sunday,…
(2025-04-21). African leaders mourn the passing of Pope Francis. africa.cgtn.com 
Pope Francis passed away on Monday at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. He was 88 years old. World leaders, including those in Africa, immediately began sending their condolences to the Vatican and the global Catholic community, mourning the Pope's death with profound sadness. In a heartfelt tribute, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina described …
(2025-04-21). Worldwide mourning for the death of Pope Francis. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC) ⚪ The world learned today the sad news that Pope Francis, who dedicated his entire life to defending the noblest causes and serving humanity, passed away at 7: 35 a.m. local time.
(2025-04-21). Official mourning in Cuba for the death of Pope Francis. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC / Prensa Latina) ⚪ Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has declared an official mourning for the death of the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, His Holiness Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). SATIRE: Cardinal Who Spent Easter Dinner Telling Pope To Ease Off The Butter Feeling Pretty Vindicated. theonion.com VATICAN CITY—Saying he couldn't help but think "I told you so" in the wake of the bishop of Rome's death, Cardinal Giuseppe Betori of Florence confirmed Monday that he was feeling pretty vindicated after having spent all of Easter dinner telling Pope Francis to ease off the butter. "Yesterday I kept telling him, 'Your Holiness, …
(2025-04-21). Iranian President Sends Condolences on Death of Pope Francis. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian offered his condolences on the death of Pope Francis, paying tribute to the late religious leader for his condemnation of the Israeli genocidal crimes.
(2025-04-21). Mainstream obituaries are erasing Pope Francis's deep concern for Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Pope Francis telephoned a church in Gaza nearly every night since October 2023. But the New York Times didn't include that fact in its obituary.
(2025-04-21). Secrets of the sistine chapel: How the Pope Is chosen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had passed away at the age of 88, the Roman Catholic Church has formally entered a time of transition. With more than 1.4 billion Catholics in the globe, the process of choosing a new spiritual leader is already underway, governed by stringent procedures and centuries-old customs.Transition Commences: "Sede Vacante" | The Holy Roman Church's Irish-American Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, is now in charge of managing daily operations at the Vatican during the "Sede Vacante," or the time when the pope is not in office. The Camerlengo replaced ancient cust…
(2025-04-21). People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.
(2025-04-21). 'A man of the people': World reacts to the death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.
(2025-04-21). 'Father of the poor': Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor. aljazeera.com Vatican publishes death certificate, pontiff's request to be buried at Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days. aljazeera.com Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.
(2025-04-21). Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen? aljazeera.com Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
(2025-04-21). What's the legacy of Pope Francis? aljazeera.com The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.
(2025-04-21). Cardinals announce death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com This is the moment Pope Francis's death was announced by senior Catholic officials at the Vatican.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis's last appearance. aljazeera.com Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
(2025-04-21). Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows.
(2025-04-21). What happens after a pope dies? aljazeera.com Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope.
(2025-04-21). Church bells ring for Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end. aljazeera.com Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.
(2025-04-21). Who is Pope Francis? Jorge Mario Bergoglio and Argentina's "Dirty War" globalresearch.ca Who was Pope Francis before he became Pope? And why was he chosen to become Pope? Jorge Maria Bergoglio, appointed "Provincial" of the Order of Jesus in Argentina was one of the main supporters ⚪ within the Catholic hierarchy ⚪ of Argentina's military dictatorship which came to power in March 1976.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis passes away at 88, announces Vatican. geo.tv 
Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file image. — ReutersPope Francis's death comes day after Easter Sunday.He was suffering from pneumonia, spent weeks in hospital.The pope came close to dying twice earlier this…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: Radical leader who broke the papal mould. geo.tv 
Pope Francis greets cardinals as he unexpectedly appears during the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 13, 2025. — Reuters VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who…
(2025-04-21). In pictures: Remembering Pope Francis through the lens. geo.tv 
The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday. He had just shifted to Vatican after recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia.Known for his tireless efforts to reform the Church and his…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: Key moments from his life. geo.tv 
ope Francis presides over the Via Crucis torchlight procession on Good Friday, in front of Rome's Colosseum, in Rome, Italy. — Reuters/File
(2025-04-21). Global leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after his death. geo.tv 
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022. — AFPPope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a…
(2025-04-21). Nine faces, one destiny: As the world watches, Vatican weighs Pope Francis' successor. geo.tv 
Pope Francis speaks to Marseille's archbishop Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, at a mass at the Velodrome Stadium, as a part of his journey on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille, France, September 23, 2023. — ReutersPredict who the next pope will be at your…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis's legacy of peace and dialogue in the Middle East. newarab.com 
Having led the church since 2013, Pope Francis made a number of tours to the Middle Ea…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Has Died on Easter Monday Aged 88 (RIP). transcend.org Pope Francis died today, 21 Apr 2025, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
(2025-04-21). Colombia mourns death of Pope Francis. colombiareports.com Colombia's Foreign Ministry expressed its condolences for the death of Pope Francis, who died earlier on Monday. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry stressed that the Argentine pope was "the…
(2025-04-21). The life, legacy and historic papacy of Pope Francis. whyy.org Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. In his 12 years of leading the Catholic Church, he gained a nonconformist reputation. He broke from tradition on politics and world issues by supporting the rights of refugees and migrants, criticizing populist ideology, giving special attention to climate change and sympathizing with LGBTQ people — stating that they may be blessed. | In 2015, Francis visited Philadelphia and celebrated mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway as part of the World Meeting of Families. For more than a decade, his papacy was celebrated as 'progressive' by some, but denounced as antithetical…
(2025-04-21). Bobi Wine Mourns Pope Francis, Urges Continuation of His Reforms. plusnews.ug 
The world awoke to the somber news of Pope Francis' passing on Monday morning, April 21, 2025, prompting an outpouring of tributes from global leaders, religious figures, and ordinary citizens. In Uganda, Robert Kyagulanyi, the musician-turned-politician widely known as Bobi Wine, joined the chorus of mourning with a poignant social media post that resonated deeply …
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff, Dies at 88. plusnews.ug 
Pope Francis, the 266th leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from the Americas, passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. The Vatican announced his death, citing a battle with double pneumonia that had severely impacted his …
(2025-04-21). Pope Dies at 88: Pax Christi's Marie Dennis on How He Championed the Marginalized, Changed the Church. democracynow.org 
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. The Argentinian-born Jesuit had led the Catholic Church since 2013, when he made history by becoming the first pope from Latin America. Francis was a vocal champion for the poor and marginalized, migrants' rights, and often spoke out about the climate crisis. "When he addressed almost any issue, he would begin with the experience of people at the margins," says Marie Dennis, director of the Catholic Nonviolence Initiative.
(2025-04-21). Cuba mourns the death of Pope Francis. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today mourned the death of Pope Francis, the first pontiff in history from Latin America.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis I, dead at age 88, defended rights of workers. peoplesworld.org 
ROME—Tributes poured in from around the globe for Pope Francis I, who died the morning of April 21, Rome time. He was 88 and had recently returned from weeks of hospitalization. His last and surprise public appearance was his Easter Urbi et Orbi—"To the city and the world"—address to thousands in St. Peter's Square in …
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Dies After Easter Plea to End War in Gaza. truthout.org The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, hours after he appeared at an Easter mass and appealed for an end to Israel's war on the Gaza Strip. The pope's Easter address, read aloud by Archbishop Diego Ravelli, decried the "terrible conflict" in Gaza that "continues to cause death and destruction and to create a dramatic and deplorable humanitarian situation."… |
(2025-04-22). Gaza rescuers dismiss Israel probe into mass killing of medics. newarab.com 
The main Palestinian rescue service in The army announced the results of its investigation on Sunday, saying it had found "professional failures" and A total of…
(2025-04-21). Israeli Military Admits 'Professional Failures' in Gaza Incident That Killed 15 Medics. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know. aljazeera.com The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.
(2025-04-21). Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics "full of lies" say critics. aljazeera.com An investigation says "professional failures" led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah.
(2025-04-21). IDF report on Gaza medics' killing called a cover-up as rights groups demand independent probe. nationofchange.org Despite video evidence and global outrage, Israeli military report denies executions and offers limited disciplinary action for deadly March 23 attack…
(2025-04-21). Israel says Gaza medic killings 'error' despite ambulance burial. newarab.com 
An Israeli military report on the But a probe found no evidence of "indiscriminate fire" by troops and maintained that some of those killed were operatives. The Palestine Red Crescent denounced the report as "full of lies". | The medics and other rescue workers were killed when responding to distress calls near the southern Gaza city of Rafah early on March 23,…
(2025-04-22). Israel bans images of Gaza's dead children in anti-war protests. newarab.com 
A police document sent on Sunday to Israeli-Palestinian group
(2025-04-22). Iran says Israel wants to 'undermine' nuclear talks with US. newarab.com 
Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to "undermine" "A kind of coalition is forming… to undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei told reporters, saying Israel was behind the effort.
(2025-04-22). US warplanes strike Yemeni capital in new acts of aggression. presstv.ir The US military has launched a new wave of air attacks across multiple regions in Yemen, including strikes on the capital Sana'a.
(2025-04-22). 'A war crime': UN blasts US envoy to Tel Aviv for defending Israel's blockade on aid into Gaza. presstv.ir The UN Rapporteur on Palestine tells the US envoy to Israel that blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza constitutes a war crime.
(2025-04-21). Armed Israeli settlers storm West Bank, destroy villages. newarab.com 
Armed Israeli settlers stormed the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja, near Jericho in the Hassan Mleihat, coordinator of the al-Baydar Organisation for the Defence of Bedouin Rights, said "S…
(2025-04-22). Wounded Gaza child's image wins 2025 World Press Photo award. ummid.com An image of a wounded Palestinian child, taken by Palestinian journalist Samar Abu Elouf, has won the top prize at the 2025 World Press Photo awards.
(2025-04-21). De Facto Occupation: Israel's Security Zone Strategy. counterpunch.org 
In recent months, the Israeli Defense Forces have been much taken by a term that augurs poorly for peaceful accord in the Middle East. "Security zones" are being seized in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria. Land is, for claimed reasons of self-defence, being appropriated with brazen assuredness.It is hard, however, to see this latest
(2025-04-21). Children in Gaza charred to death as Israel strikes displaced people's tents in designated "safe zone" defenddemocracy.press According to the latest UNICEF report, over 15,000 children have been killed, and 34,000 others injured after 18 months of Israel's genocidal aggression on Gaza. by Aseel Saleh April 19, 2025 Over the last few days, disturbing images have emerged from the Gaza strip of Israel's continuous assault on the people of Gaza. Footage of children charred …
(2025-04-22). Israel plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites amid internal rifts. newarab.com 
The The move comes…
(2025-04-22). Hamas calls for marches in the West Bank in support of Gaza. newarab.com 
In a statement posted on Telegram, senior Hamas official Abdel Rahman Shadid urged: "We call on the free people of our nation and the university students of the occupied West Bank to mobilise and turn out widely…
(2025-04-22). Gaza gov accuses Israel of 'campaign' to force Palestinians out. newarab.com 
The Government Media Office in "We are monitoring what has recently been circulated on some social media platforms — false posts and misleading information about alleged arrangements for mass migration from the Gaza…
(2025-04-22). Report: Egypt and Qatar submit new proposal for Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court as part of petition against removal from office ‚ñ GAZA: At least 39 killed in past 24 hours, Hamas-run health ministry says ‚ñ U.S.: Report: Hegseth shared Yemen strike plans in additional Signal chats ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis say they attacked Israeli, American targets…
(2025-04-22). At least 65 Palestinians killed inside Israeli prisons. radiohc.cu Ramallah, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ The Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) said on Monday the number of Palestinian abductees killed in Israeli jails since the regime's genocide in Gaza started has surged to 65, including a child.
(2025-04-21). "I Want A Death That The World Will Hear" — Journalist Assassinated By Israel For Telling The Truth. defenddemocracy.press 
Caitlin Johnstone Apr. 20, 2025 Israel assassinated a photojournalist in Gaza in an airstrike targeting her family's home on Wednesday, the day after it was announced that a documentary she appears in would premier in Cannes next month. Her name was Fatima Hassouna. Nine members of her family were also reportedly killed in the bombing. She was …
(2025-04-21). US Taxpayers approach UN over US funding of Israeli Genocide in Gaza. ummid.com Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) has approached the UN Human Rights Council over American funding of the genocide and massacre of Palestinians in Gaza and U.S. impunity for war crimes.
(2025-04-21). Forgive Me, Gaza… counterpunch.org 
I write forgive me, not forgive us, because this guilt is deeply personal. It's a burden I carry in the comfort of my home, sipping clean water while the children of Gaza drink from brine water wells mixed in sewage—their small bodies wracked with dehydration and disease—if they even find water at all. I can
(2025-04-21). The April 19 mass protests against Trump and the need for a revolutionary strategy. wsws.org The most striking feature of this weekend's protests was their more militant character compared to previous demonstrations, with many expressing a more conscious opposition to the Democratic Party.
(2025-04-22). U.S. government denies Mahmoud Khalil's request to attend son's birth. radiohc.cu Washington, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ The Palestinian Columbia University student, who has been detained for more than a month, has missed the birth of his son after the Department of Homeland Security denied his request to be there in person, according to U.S. media reports.
(2025-04-22). 60 Alhurra, other journalists asked to leave US after layoffs. newarab.com 
Over 60 journalists at the Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN) on working visas have been given less than a month to leave the US after their contracts were terminated. | Journalists at MBN told The New Arab's sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that the network ended their contracts and told them they no longer had the right to work or reside in the US. | MBN operates Alhurra and Alhurra Iraq channels, Sawa and Sawa Iraq radio stations, and other Arabic-language radio stations and websites. | The network employed more than 600 staff, which included around 450 based in the US. But no more than 40 have been kep…
(2025-04-22). Homeland Security blames US citizen for his false arrest; Minnesota father detained after "silent revocation" of student visa. wsws.org Jose Hermosillo, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is at least the second US citizen arrested and imprisoned by immigration agents this month.
(2025-04-22). California Republican mayor calls for the extermination of the homeless. wsws.org Rex Parris, mayor of Lancaster, just north of Los Angeles, claimed that homeless people were responsible for the vast majority of crime in his city, and said he would support a "purge" by the Trump administration.
(2025-04-22). Palestinian activist Khalil denied release for son's birth, wife says. aljazeera.com Mahmoud Khalil's wife Noor Abdalla accuses US government of trying to silence pro-Palestinian activism.
(2025-04-22). A tale of two island nations. onlineopinion.com.au With all the advantages and disadvantages of any nation, the biggest element in their prosperity is the calibre of leadership.
(2025-04-22). Dry Bones was resurrected as Israel's premier cartoonist at age 81. onlineopinion.com.au Lttle has been written about his return to drawing cartoons in his eighties until his death on 14 April at the age of 87.
(2025-04-22). Call from the General Federation of Trade Unions in Gaza. workers.org 
This "Call from the General Federation of Trade Unions in Gaza to Labor Unions in the United States on the Eve of International Workers' Day" was issued April 4, 2025. To the free trade unions in the United States of America and to every free worker and trade unionist fighting . . . |
(2025-04-22). Gƒ±da krizlerine ilk màºdahale Türkiye'den. img.piri.net 
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(2025-04-22). Behind Trump's wishful thinking on 'reindustrialization': Why China can do it, U.S. can't. workers.org 
In the 1950s, when Japan and much of Europe was in ruins, the U.S. accounted for 50% of the world's global production. By the 1960s, this was 35%, declining to 25% by the 1980s. By 2025, the U.S. share of global production had fallen to 12% as production grew elsewhere. . . . |
(2025-04-22). Indonesia and Malaysia agree to expand cooperation in economy and education. tvbrics.com 
There are now about 11,000 Indonesian students studying in Malaysia…
(2025-04-22). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). Taliban intelligence agents detain journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). Yemeni authorities arrest journalist Awad Kashmeem in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). CPJ Safety Advisory: Traveling to the US. whitehouse.gov
(2025-04-22). 2 freelance journalists arrested amid Cuba's ongoing repression of independent press. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). Journalists arrested in Senegal as prime minister announces 'zero tolerance' for false news. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). Trump backs Hegseth after reports of second Signal chat on Yemen strikes. aljazeera.com US president calls latest controversy over defence chief's handling of military information a 'waste of time'.
(2025-04-22). US stocks and dollar tumble as Trump renews attacks on Fed Chair Powell. aljazeera.com S&P 500 falls 2.36 percent, while Nasdaq Composite drops 2.55 percent amid fears for central bank's independence.
(2025-04-22). Australia's housing crisis needs a socialist solution. wsws.org The policies proposed by the parliamentary parties will do nothing to address the acute and worsening shortage of affordable homes.
(2025-04-22). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org On April 15 some 2,000 teachers rallied at Sao Paulo City Hall to oppose their conversion to contingent status. In Canada, a strike by 1,100 LifeLab medical technicians continues into its 11th week.
(2025-04-22). Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praises Texas doctor who exposed community to measles. wsws.org When asked if he were suffering from measles, Dr. Ben Edwards confirmed, saying that his symptoms began one day prior to working in his clinic.
(2025-04-22). Staff and students face unbearable conditions at Western Sydney University College. wsws.org Colleagues are referring to "fast-food education" and "sausage factory learning."
(2025-04-22). Amid Australian election, hundreds of jobs threatened at Western Sydney University. wsws.org In a warning of what is to come after the May 3 election, university administrations across the country have launched similar attacks in recent months, now targeting close to 3,000 jobs of academics and professional staff.
(2025-04-22). Veteran Sri Lankan Trotskyist Nanda Wickremesinghe dies aged 85. wsws.org Nanda Wickremesinghe, known as Comrade Wicks, played a prominent role in the leadership of Trotskyist movement until his deteriorating health prevented him taking part in day-to-day political work.
(2025-04-22). Unite teachers, students and workers against Santa Ana, California layoffs and austerity! wsws.org The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) in Southern California is poised to carry out a devastating assault on public education by eliminating the jobs of nearly 280 teachers and counselors by June 30, 2025.
(2025-04-22). Vote No! Reject the concessions contract at ATI. wsws.org After overwhelmingly voting down the first concessions contract, the United Steelworkers bureaucracy is again seeking to push through a second, largely unchanged, contract for the 1,000 steelworkers at ATI, formerly Allegheny Technologies Incorporated.
(2025-04-22). USPS rural carriers contract sets stage for privatization. wsws.org As expected, the deal is a virtual copy of the concessions-filled agreement imposed earlier this year on city letter carriers through binding arbitration.
(2025-04-22). Gold price surges, as US dollar crisis deepens. wsws.org Turbulence in financial markets has intensified with Trump's threats to sack Fed Chair Powell amid concerns that the lawlessness, which has characterized every other area of the administration, could extend.
(2025-04-22). Mack Trucks layoffs and the fight for the international unity of workers against trade war. wsws.org Workers need an international strategy to fight against Trump's trade war measures, which are already causing mass layoffs throughout North America.
(2025-04-22). Iran condemns baseless GCC claims on 3 Persian Gulf islands. presstv.ir Iran has strongly condemned baseless claims raised during the foreign ministerial meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council about three Iranian islands.
(2025-04-22). Why China has warned countries against 'appeasing' Trump in trade deals. aljazeera.com China is a far bigger trading partner than the US for most countries. That limits what Trump can demand, experts say.
(2025-04-22). Pistons snap record playoff losing streak, win Game 2 against Knicks. aljazeera.com Detroit Pistons end their NBA-record, 15-game postseason losing streak with a road victory against the New York Knicks.
(2025-04-22). Labour Law Implementation Must be Given Top priority to Achieve GSP Benefits. pressenza.com by Abu Sufian | Recently, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stated that the country is pursuing diplomatic efforts to revive GSP facilities in order to minimize its trade imbalance with the US. Earlier, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin stated that to regain the duty-free access (GSP-Generalized System of Preferences trade program) of Bangladeshi products to the US market, the country's demands regarding labour rights must be met. The interim administration is moving in that direction. This is undoubtedly a good initiative by the present interim government, as GSP programs offer preferential trade treatm…
(2025-04-22). $4.52bn Claim, Apology: Bangladesh's Sudden Demands Jolt Pakistan. ummid.com At the FOC meeting, Bangladesh formally demanded $4.52 billion from Pakistan as its share of pre-1971 assets, along with a formal apology for war crimes committed against Bangladeshis by the marauding Pakistan military.
(2025-04-22). Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa, Bangladesh's Muhammed Yunus in Time 100 List 2025. ummid.com Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa and Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government Muhammed Yunus have made to the Time 100 — The Most Influential People of 2025 list along with U.S. President Donald Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
(2025-04-22). Freed hostage Eli Sharabi among Israelis chosen to light Independence Day torch. haaretz.com The minister in charge of the ceremony, Miri Regev told Sharabi that the government remains committed to returning all the hostages…
(2025-04-22). Harvard University sues to block Trump from slashing billions in research funding. haaretz.com Harvard alleges the Trump administration's actions were arbitrary and unlawful and violated the university's First Amendment rights to free speech…
(2025-04-22). Israel security chief accuses PM of demanding personal loyalty. newarab.com 
(2025-04-22). Israeli court orders Bilal Shalash freed over lack of evidence. newarab.com 
An Shalash, a researcher at the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies, was arrested on 2 April from his home in the Ain Misbah neighbourhood…
(2025-04-22). Moroccans protest Maersk ship 'carrying F-35 parts' to Israel. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted in At 16: 30 local time (15: 30 GMT), protesters set off from the Iberia Palace in central Tangier, a twenty-minute walk from the city's port. | Though the port mainly handles ferries and passenger traffic, its location near the old medina made it a potent symbol of Tangier's strategi…
(2025-04-22). No charges against detained US Georgetown professor, says wife. newarab.com 
Over a month has passed since Georgetown University professor and peace studies scholar In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's sister site, Al Araby Al Jade…
(2025-04-22). Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city. newarab.com 
(2025-04-22). S. Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia. newarab.com 
(2025-04-22). Seven detained in India for Gaza protest, Israel boycott calls. newarab.com 
At least seven people have been arrested in north The protesters carried signs stating, "Free Gaza, Free Palesti…
(2025-04-22). Sudan opens trial against Hemedti in Darfur governor's killing. newarab.com 
A Sudanese court in Port Sudan began the trial in absentia of The trial also includes Dagalo's brother and deputy, Abdel Rahim Dagalo, and 14 other RSF members. Sudan's Attorney General al-Fateh Tayfour has accused the group of kidnapping and killing Abkar, whose mutilated body appeared in a video that circulated online follo…
(2025-04-22). Tunisia detains top lawyer Souab, critic of the president. newarab.com 
Tunisian police on Monday detained Souab is among the lawyers acting for opposition leaders who received lengthy prison sentences on Saturday on conspiracy charges.
(2025-04-22). Handicapped Olympic gold medalist wins Laureus Awards for Sportsperson of the Year. ecns.cn Jiang Yuyan won an impressive seven gold medals in swimming at the Paris Paralympics, making her one of the Games' most decorated athletes.
(2025-04-22). Karnataka Caste Census: 99 Muslim Sub-Castes in State. ummid.com The 2015 Social and Educational Survey, or Caste Census, has thrown some fascinating pictures of the Muslim community in Karnataka.
(2025-04-22). Meet Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh: The New Addition to Generation17. ummid.com Jordanian Activist Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh is one of the five new Young Leaders who have joined Generation17 — a joint project of Samsung Electronics and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
(2025-04-22). Narendra Modi, RSS and Ambedkar. ummid.com Interestingly, those whose agenda is totally opposed to the values Dr BR Ambedkar always preached, also sing praises for him on Ambedkar Jayanti.
(2025-04-22). Waqf Act: SC issues interim order aimed at safeguarding Waqf properties. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India while declining to put a total stay on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 Thursday April 17, 2025 issued interim order aimed at safeguarding the Waqf properties across India.
(2025-04-22). CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Result Declared. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the result of Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exams and candidates scores on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in.
(2025-04-22). JEE Main 2025 Final Answer Keys rolled back, Result delayed. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Thursday released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Final Answer Key however in an unprecedented move rolled it back as thousands of students waited for the engineering entrance result.
(2025-04-22). JWST provides new evidence of life beyond Earth. ummid.com The NASA scientists have obtained, so far the strongest, evidence of life beyond Earth.
(2025-04-22). 'Puncture Pushback': Muslim Professionals give Modi taste of his own pill. ummid.com In a move indicating the Indian Muslims have finally learned to give habitual liars and unapologetic haters taste of their own pill, Muslim professionals Thursday stormed social media with pictures and 'tongue in cheek' one liners to counter PM Modi's 'fixing puncture' slur.
(2025-04-22). SC grants protection to Halal India amidst UP ban. ummid.com The Supreme Court ruling on Halal certification will have implications throughout food production and hospitality businesses, as well as on export market business.
(2025-04-22). Developed: Device to generate electricity from raindrops. ummid.com Researchers from Singapore have developed a device to generate electricity from raindrops.
(2025-04-22). KCET 2025 Answer Key Released, Result Soon. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2025, also known as KCET 2025, and is set to release the result soon.
(2025-04-22). A Hermeneutical Reading of Mary in Muslim-Catholic Relations. ummid.com The vast traditions of Islam and Catholicism, while distinct branches of the Abrahamic tree, converge unexpectedly in their profound reverence for Mary, the mother of Jesus.
(2025-04-22). Christianity and Islam: The Jesus Connection. ummid.com This hermeneutical paper explores the shared theological, narrative, and ethical themes between Christianity and Islam, focusing on the figure of Jesus (Prophet Isa in Islam).
(2025-04-22). Right Wing Attack on SC: A Case of Meetha Meetha Hap Hap, Karwa Karwa Thu Thu. ummid.com The Wqaf Act 2025 has sparked a debate on the supremacy of Parliament or the Supreme Court in India.
(2025-04-22). Uttar Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2025 Delayed — Latest Update. ummid.com Hundreds of thousands of students from across Uttar Pradesh who appeared for the Class 10 Matric and Class 12 Intermediate exams in 2025 are waiting for their results but the UPMSP is maintaining a guarded silence.
(2025-04-22). Developed: World's Fastest Flash Memory Drive. ummid.com In a groundbreaking advancement, a team of Chinese researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, has developed a flash memory drive capable of storing data at an unprecedented speed.
(2025-04-22). JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Papers Released. ummid.com IIT Kanpur, the exam conducting body, has made active on its official website jeeadv.ac.in the links of JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Test, also known as JEE Advanced 2025 Mock Test, to help candidates understand the exam pattern.
(2025-04-22). Prophet Moses as Catalyst for Interfaith Dialogue. ummid.com This analysis explores the overlapping narratives of Prophet Moses in the Torah and Quran, not merely as points of commonality, but as dynamic sites where interpretive strategies, commitments to justice, and the potential for mutual understanding converge.
(2025-04-22). Urdu: Will It Get Its Due Ever? ummid.com Last week, a Supreme Court bench's observation on the use of Urdu, has once again opened a pandora's box, on the treatment meted out to Urdu…
(2025-04-22). Palestinians clash with Israeli soldiers after protest against Pence visit. xinhuanet.com Palestinian protesters hurl stones at Israeli soldiers during clashes after a protest against the visit of U.S. Vice President Mike Pence in Jerusalem, in the West Bank city of Hebron, on Jan. 23, 2018.
(2025-04-22). Concerns About the Risks of mRNA Vaccines: Are We Asking the Right Questions? globalresearch.ca In late 2020, with much of the world under lockdown or facing draconian restrictions on movement, the development of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 was widely portrayed as a medical miracle. Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna rolled out the experimental shots at unprecedented …
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). Media company accused of significant tax evasion. ecns.cn Chinese tax authorities unveiled a case in which a media company managing livestreamers and a financial consultancy was found to have allegedly used false invoices to illegally evade taxes worth more than 32 million yuan"…
(2025-04-22). Instant retail sizzling as turf war among big names heats up. ecns.cn Competition in China's instant retail sector is intensifying as major online players are upping the ante on lucrative on-demand food delivery services to seek new sources of revenue and bolster the digital transformation of traditional brick-and-mortar stores, experts said.
(2025-04-22). Cleaner coal to complement green wave. ecns.cn China is gearing up for a new phase of coal power upgrades to hasten its transition toward cleaner and greener energy, said officials and experts on Monday.
(2025-04-22). Latin American nations push for diversification. ecns.cn A drone view shows Chinese GWM vehicles disembarking Vessel Porgy from Wallenius Wilhelmsen, at the port of Vitoria, in the state of Espiritu Santo, Brazil April 16, 2025.
(2025-04-22). China to sanction U.S. individuals who have acted egregiously on Hong Kong-related issues: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn In accordance with the Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law of the People's Republic of China, China decided to sanction the U.S. congressional members, officials and heads of NGO who have acted egregiously on the Hong Kong-related issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2025-04-22). Food delivery battle escalates between JD and Meituan. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com on Monday accused a rival platform of blocking food delivery riders from working across multiple services, in a public letter widely seen as a swipe at industry heavyweight Meituan — though it did not name the company directly.
(2025-04-22). World Book Day offers wisdom and knowledge. ecns.cn As the 30th World Book Day approached, Elhomosany Hesham Ramzy, a 29-year-old Egyptian student at Shanxi University, found himself wandering through the aisles of Xinhua Nangong Bookstore in Taiyuan, Shanxi province.
(2025-04-22). A-shares stabilizing amid trade tensions. ecns.cn With rising strategic importance in terms of improving expectations and boosting confidence, China's capital market now provides opportunities for both Chinese and foreign investors as global economic growth stagnates due to Sino-U.S. trade frictions.
(2025-04-22). Three economic powerhouses report above-average Q1 GDP growth. ecns.cn Three Chinese provincial-level economic powerhouses have announced their first-quarter GDP figures, with the growth rates higher than the national average, highlighting the resilience and vitality of key pillars of the Chinese economy.
(2025-04-22). Service sector's opening-up to accelerate. ecns.cn China will accelerate the expansion of the service sector's opening-up, a practical action meant to inject more certainty and stability into the world in light of intensifying global unilateralism and protectionism.
(2025-04-22). China, Indonesia hold ministerial talks. ecns.cn China and Indonesia pledged shared efforts to ensure the peace and stability of the South China Sea, expand security cooperation and uphold the multilateral trading system during their first joint meeting of foreign and defense ministers, also known as the "2+2" dialogue, in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-04-22). Economists, Nobel laureates call Trump tariffs 'misguided'. ecns.cn Dozens of leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, have signed a public declaration warning that U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating use of tariffs risks triggering a "self-inflicted recession" and undermining the constitutional balance of power in the United States.
(2025-04-22). China's Antarctic station powered by new energy. ecns.cn A clean energy system tailored for polar conditions has been put into operation in China's Qinling station in Antarctica.
(2025-04-22). Eight regions report population increases. ecns.cn At least eight provincial-level regions in China reported growth in their resident populations last year amid rapid urbanization, according to data released by local authorities and experts.
(2025-04-22). Courts vow to work harder to curb monopolistic behavior. ecns.cn Chinese courts have pledged to step up efforts to crack down on monopolistic behavior, with a stronger focus on issues involving internet platforms, technological innovation and information security, officials said on Monday.
(2025-04-22). 6th national campaign for fitness underway. ecns.cn China has launched its sixth national physical fitness monitoring campaign to assess citizens' health and help guide public fitness policies.
(2025-04-22). Shanghai Metro achieves full 5G coverage. ecns.cn Shanghai Metro has achieved full coverage of 5G across the city's metro system and has begun trial operation of a dedicated 5G private network to support metro operations, marking a milestone in developing the world's first large-scale, systematic 5G application in urban rail transit.
(2025-04-22). 'Chip' helps suppress alcohol addiction. ecns.cn A hospital in Fuyang, Anhui province, has completed the province's first implant surgery of an alcohol cessation "chip", according to local health authorities.
(2025-04-22). Immunization upgrade considered. ecns.cn China is considering upgrading its national immunization strategy by adding more vaccines that prevent burdensome diseases, including human papillomavirus and pneumococcus, officials and experts said over the weekend.
(2025-04-22). Guangdong launches AI education from early age. ecns.cn South China's Guangdong province has introduced a new framework and guidance on artificial intelligence education for primary and secondary school students, aiming to boost students' AI literacy from an early age.
(2025-04-22). China's Ministry of Education adds 29 new undergraduate majors. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education on Tuesday announced an updated undergraduate program catalogue, adding 29 new majors in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and low-altitude economy.
(2025-04-22). U.S. tariff policy is bullying, set to backfire: experts. ecns.cn The world needs more innovative solutions to solve global challenges. I think U.S. "reciprocal tariffs" policy will have a negative impact on research and technology innovation process. If scientific and technological materials become targets, global research and development efforts could suffer.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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.
(2025-04-22). 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."
(2025-04-22). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-22). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-22). UK Supreme Court backs bigots and transphobes. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-22). Massive Wind Turbine Expansion Puts Golden Eagle on Path to Possible American Extinction as Annual Death Rate Increase Leaps Up by 50%. dailysceptic.org Shocking new statistical evidence has emerged that suggests the golden eagle could be on a wind turbine-induced glide path to extinction in the United States, as the annual death rate increase leaps nearly 50% since 2020.
(2025-04-22). The Implosion of 'Green Ethics'. dailysceptic.org 'Green ethics' are imploding, says Ben Pile. Economic realities are forcing the question: is it 'ethical' to bankrupt yourself? Is it 'ethical' to make energy too expensive for people to use?
(2025-04-22). On A Lighter Note. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And, boy, he is good))
(2025-04-22). This Is Absolutely One Of The … smoothiex12.blogspot.com most important statements from Putin not that it is new but in its openly aggressive repudiation of what has been done to Russia by the parasitic strata of thieves and degenerate "creative class" which serves them.
"What … b… ' (he almost says this-blyat') elites', they stole money somewhere, fan their fingers and call themselves elite? What elite? Those who defend Motherland ⚪ that's the people, that's the elite. Future belongs to them. And it will not be scary to leave the country to these people." The passion in this statement, the openly expressed contempt to a huge portion of the so called libe…
(2025-04-22). Trump's racism becomes policy: Blacks, Latinos, immigrants pay the price. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-22). Lessons of abductions and terror. internationalviewpoint.org The abduction of Mahmoud Khalil — the Palestinian graduate student and green card holder seized March 8 at his Columbia University residence — is now multiplied by other high-profile detentions and deportation threats, and dozens or even hundreds of unpublicized cases. Secretary of State Marco Rubio openly boasts as much. | – | / |
(2025-04-22). Kurdistan/Turkey: A Newroz of hope against a backdrop of coup d'état. internationalviewpoint.org This year's Newroz festival in Diyarbakir drew huge crowds with one hope: to finally find a political solution to the decades-long conflict in the Kurdish region. A Newroz message from the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, was broadcast over the loudspeakers, something that had not happened for several years, as Öcalan has been in total isolation. The portrait of the charismatic PKK president was everywhere, which was not previously allowed. So was the portrait of Selahettin Demirtas, former chair of the HDP party (now DEM). Negotiating a ceasefire is no simple matter.
(2025-04-22). Ten National Unions Call for Anti-Trump Resistance. internationalviewpoint.org Ten national unions and dozens of locals representing more than 3 million members have issued a joint statement demanding the release of immigrant workers recently snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | – | / |
(2025-04-22). Kenya: Youth against the Ruto regime. internationalviewpoint.org Last spring, huge demonstrations took place across Kenya against the finance bill under the slogan "#RejectFinanceBill2024". This IMF-backed project aimed to impose new taxes on the population in order to pay off debts amounting to $79 billion. The mobilization, mainly by young people, forced President William Ruto to cancel the bill. | – | / |
(2025-04-22). Mali: the dead end of all-out war. internationalviewpoint.org An alliance is emerging between jihadist forces and pro-independence forces in northern Mali, which would improve their balance of power in the ongoing conflict. | – | / |
(2025-04-22). Ukraine: To avoid warlike escalation, weapons for Ukraine! internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-22). For a campaign against rearmament, wars and imperialism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-22). Serbian students cycle to Strasbourg, Macron prefers to receive the autocrat. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-22). CPJ urges Ghana's President Mahama to reverse impunity, improve press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-04-22). Trial of 5 journalists who covered Turkish protests set to open. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-22). CPJ issues safety advisory for journalists traveling to the United States. cpj.org
(2025-04-22). Bukele proposes exchange of detainees to Venezuela as criticism mounts over detention of deported migrants. peoplesdispatch.org The Venezuelan Attorney General's Office requested information on the detainees. Social organizations accuse Bukele of imprisoning Salvadoran politicians despite his rhetoric against Venezuela.
(2025-04-22). Brazil's MST joins hands with Venezuela's commune movement in food sovereignty project. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-22). Yemen strikes vital Israeli targets deep inside occupied land, US warships. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have struck vital targets deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories as well as US warships in the northern Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.
(2025-04-22). Iran says removal of 'unlawful' sanctions 'main demand' in every negotiation. presstv.ir Iran says the lifting of unlawful sanctions is its fundamental demand in every negotiation.
(2025-04-22). Remembering Saadi Shirazi, Persian poet whose message of universality endures. presstv.ir Saadi Shirazi was one of the greatest Iranian poets of the medieval period who authored many masterpieces and was known for his style, wit, and profound insights.
(2025-04-22). 'Collective punishment' of Palestinians unjustifiable: UNRWA. presstv.ir UNRWA condemns Israel's ongoing genocidal war in Gaza, saying nothing can justify the "unimaginable suffering."
(2025-04-22). Smotrich: Returning captives not Israel's primary goal. presstv.ir Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says returning the captives is not the most important goal of the regime.
(2025-04-22). Four Israeli ministers call for annexation of occupied West Bank. presstv.ir Four Israeli ministers have called for the annexation of the West Bank and expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied territory, in breach of international law.
(2025-04-22). Carnegie cancels Iran FM's speech under 'orchestrated pressure' from Israel lobby: Report. presstv.ir Orchestrated pressure by Israeli-affiliated elements leads to the cancellation of the Iranian foreign minister's keynote address at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's 2025 Nuclear Policy Conference, a report says.
(2025-04-22). Gaza civil defense rejects Israeli probe, calls medic killings 'summary executions'. presstv.ir Gaza's Civil Defense agency has accused the Israeli military of carrying out summary executions in the killing of 15 medical workers in March.
(2025-04-22). Russia's President Putin ratifies bill for strategic partnership with Iran. presstv.ir Russian President Vladimir Putin signs a bill ratifying a strategic partnership with Iran.
(2025-04-22). Iran will 'chart its own path' if US refuses to negotiate on 'equal footing': President. presstv.ir The Iranian president says Tehran will change course if negotiations with the United States are not conducted on equal footing.
(2025-04-22). Moroccan port workers protest Maersk ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel. presstv.ir Around 1,500 people took to the streets of the Moroccan port city of Tangier on Sunday to protest against the planned docking of a ship said to be carrying spare parts for F-35 warplanes from the US to Israel.
(2025-04-22). Trump defends defence chief amid Signal chat leak scandal. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Monday that he stood behind US Defence Secretary Pete…
(2025-04-22). Trump defends defense chief amid Signal chat leak scandal. geo.tv US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump is standing by his Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, despite growing controversy over…
(2025-04-22). UPSC Civil Services 2024 Result Likely Today. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is most likely to declare today i.e. Monday April 21, 2025 the final result of the Civil Services Exam (CSE) on its official website upsc.gov.in.
(2025-04-22). Blooming hydrangea flowers bring Monet's Gardens to life. ecns.cn Hydrangea flowers are in full bloom in the imperial Xiaoling Mausoleum, the burial site of the Ming Dynasty's (1368-1644) founding emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 21, 2025.
(2025-04-22). Ecosocialist Bookshelf — April 2025. greenleft.org.au 
Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents five new books for ecosocialists.
(2025-04-22). Drone light show presents visual feast in Chongqing. ecns.cn A drone light show is staged in Chongqing Municipality, April 20, 2025.
(2025-04-22). Mohd Anas tops JEE Main 2025 Session 2 — Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Mohd Anas is among 24 students from all across India who have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2025 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA Saturday April 19, 2025.
(2025-04-22). El socialismo y Lenin en Cuba. cubadebate.cu A 155 años del natalicio de Lenine, el líder bolchevique aparecerá -una vez más- en la prensa cubana, pero su nombre estará bien escrito, su referencia será justa y su legado emprendido, mas no concluido. Y como él, en esa revolucionaria transformación económica y cultural que propicia la fundación del "reino de la libertad" -que llamamos socialismo-, debemos actuar con sentido de urgencia.
(2025-04-22). Lenin en Fidel. cubadebate.cu Hoy es necesario resignificar las vidas y obra revolucionaria de Lenin y Fidel a la luz de este pensamiento: "Creemos sinceramente que estudiar la vida de Lenin, estudiar el pensamiento de Lenin, las doctrinas de Lenin y el ejemplo de Lenin constituyen no un homenaje sino una conveniencia, un beneficio para los pueblos".
(2025-04-22). Solidaridad política, unidad de clase: øCuál es la conexión? workers.org 
Desde que la administración de Donald Trump/Elon Musk tomó las riendas del poder a finales de enero, ha declarado una guerra de clases contra el activismo en los campus universitarios, los estudiantes extranjeros, las personas trans, los migrantes, los trabajadores federales y otros. Llamamiento a la unidad entre universitarios y . . . |
(2025-04-22). Mensaje del General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu Fue usted un hombre íntegro y consecuente que reciprocó con afecto y buenaventura la relación humana que forjamos. Conservo gratos recuerdos de los encuentros que sostuvimos y aprecio significativamente su cariño hacia el pueblo cubano y su contribución personal para fomentar un diálogo fraternal y de entendimiento en las relaciones entre Cuba y la Santa Sede.
(2025-04-22). Lenin y el Estado. cubadebate.cu Recordar a Lenin es siempre un deber militante, marxista, revolucionario y profesional. Es importante reivindicarlo todos los días porque se han lanzado muchas lecturas falsificadoras y caricaturescas de su vida y obra. Lenin sintetiza el desarrollo del marxismo con rigor desde la ciencia, no es un simple continuador, su mérito radica en interpretar fenómenos nuevos y complejos de la lógica del capital imperialista potenciando herramientas analíticas para la transformación social.
(2025-04-22). IDEAS Multimedios y el Diario del Pueblo de China fortalecen lazos de cooperación periodística. cubadebate.cu Una delegación del Diario del Pueblo de China visitó este lunes la sede de IDEAS Multimedios, en La Habana. Encabezados por Cao Peng Cheng, vicedirector de Relaciones Internacionales del Diario del Pueblo, y otros miembros del equipo, fueron recibidos por Randy Alonso Falcón, director general de IDEAS Multimedios.
(2025-04-22). Leñadores de Las Tunas vuelven a apagar a Industriales en el décimo inning. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas siguen encendidos y este lunes volvieron a dejar en el terreno a Industriales, con marcador de 3-2, en el Estadio Julio Antonio Mella, en la continuación de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. El batazo decisivo lo dio el veterano Yosvani Alarcón en el décimo inning, firmando así la tercera victoria seguida ante los azules.
(2025-04-22). Decreta el Presidente de la República Duelo Oficial por fallecimiento del Papa Francisco. cubadebate.cu Con motivo del fallecimiento del papa Francisco, el Presidente de la República de Cuba, ha decidido decretar Duelo Oficial desde las 6: 00 a.m. del día 22 de abril hasta las 12: 00 de la noche del 24 de abril de 2025. Mientras esté vigente el Duelo Oficial, la Bandera de la Estrella Solitaria se iza a media asta en los edificios públicos e instituciones militares."
(2025-04-21). Sweida Governor Dr. Mustafa al-Bakkour visits several Churches on occasion of Glorious Easter. sana.sy 
(2025-04-21). PSNA calls on NZ govt to initiate global plea for 'no fly' zone over Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa has appealed to Foreign Minister Winston Peters askingto New Zealand initiate a call for an internationally enforced "no-fly" zone over Gaza. PSNA co-chairs John Minto and Maher Nazzal said in a statement this would be a small but practicable step to "blunt Israel's continuing genocidal attacks" on…
(2025-04-21). Carnegie Endowment cancels Iranian foreign minister's speech under pressure from Israel lobby. radiohc.cu New York, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) has canceled Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's keynote address at its 2025 Nuclear Policy Conference.
(2025-04-21). Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank in 24 hours amid intensified raids. radiohc.cu Ramallah, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ At least three Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces as they expanded their deadly raids across the occupied West Bank in the last 24 hours and targeted unarmed civilians, health authorities said.
(2025-04-21). UNRWA affirms collective punishment of Palestinians is unjustifiable. radiohc.cu United Nations, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has condemned Israel's intensified attacks on Gaza, saying nothing can justify the "unimaginable suffering" and "collective punishment" of the Palestinian people.
(2025-04-21). UN agency says nearly 600 children killed in renewed Israeli assault on Gaza. radiohc.cu Geneva, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ UNRWA says Israel has massacred nearly 600 children across Gaza since the regime resumed its genocidal war in March. Citing figures released by the UN children's agency (UNICEF), UNRWA said on Monday that over 1,600 other children were also injured since Israel resumed its assaults on March 18th.
(2025-04-21). Minnesota father has student visa secretly revoked in Trump's mounting crackdown. radiohc.cu Minneapolis, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ A Minnesota hospital worker who recently became a father to a baby with special needs has been detained after having his student visa revoked without notice.
(2025-04-21). Palestine Red Crescent rejects Israeli probe into last massacre of 15 Gaza humanitarian workers. radiohc.cu Ramallah, April 22 (RHC) ⚪ In Gaza, Israeli forces have killed at least 39 Palestinians in the past day as its relentless and indiscriminate assault continues. The displacement camp of al-Mawasi near Khan Younis, a supposed "safe zone," has seen heavy casualties in recent days.
(2025-04-21). Iran Says Israel Trying To 'Undermine' Tehran's Talks With US. news.antiwar.com Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Israel was seeking to "undermine" Tehran's nuclear talks with Washington, comments that came after a report said Israel was considering a "limited" attack on Iran. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said a "kind of coalition is forming… to undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process" and that the …
(2025-04-21). New US Ambassador to Israel Backs Israel's Total Blockade on Gaza. news.antiwar.com Mike Huckabee, the US's new ambassador to Israel, responded to the World Health Organization (WHO) asking him to pressure Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza by shifting the blame to Hamas, backing Israel's collective punishment of the civilian population of Gaza. "What I would like to suggest is that we work together on putting …
(2025-04-21). Israel's Smotrich Says 'Gaza Problem Must Be Eliminated,' Hostages Not Main Priority. news.antiwar.com On Monday, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said freeing Israeli captives in Gaza was not the "most important goal" and called for Israel to eliminate the "Gaza problem." Smotrich, leader of the far-right Religious Zionist party, suggested Israel had the opportunity to "eliminate" Gaza now that President Biden was out of office, Israeli Defense Minister …
(2025-04-21). Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill 37 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli attacks killed 37 Palestinians over the previous 24-hour period as relentless Israeli strikes continued to pound targets across the Strip, and another two bodies were recovered from the rubble. The Health Ministry said that 62 Palestinians were also wounded during that time. The ministry's numbers only account for …
(2025-04-21). Future View: The Collapse Of Western Idealism? truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: In the twilight of every empire, there lies a question not merely of power but of meaning. As America steps back from its self-appointed role as the world's arbiter — a position solidified in the ashes of World War II and maintained through the long shadow of the Cold War — the …
(2025-04-21). Cromwell's ghost against Russia, Estonia, Moldova and all of Africa. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-21). DEI (1969 — 2025). strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-21). The Pope has died, and the Palestinian people have lost an important advocate. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I don't know who the cardinals will pick to replace him, but I do know with…
(2025-04-21). REAL ID: Phony security, real authoritarianism. strategic-culture.su By Ron PAUL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Those who hoped the second Trump Administration would reject big spending, war, a…
(2025-04-21). Russia: The main obstacle to the globalist project of world reordering. strategic-culture.su Moscow continues to block the realization of globalist elite plans. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The current war between R…
(2025-04-21). Philadelphia Housing Authority is moving closer to constructing 75-unit apartment building at former UC Townhomes site. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia Housing Authority is slated to build a permanently affordable, 75-unit apartment building on a section of valuable land previously occupied by the University City Townhomes. | PHA is reviewing three submissions in response to a request for proposal issued earlier this year. The public agency will then make a recommendation to its Board of Commissioners, which must approve the developm…
(2025-04-21). Indian farmers protest visit of JD Vance and opening of country to US agriculture. peoplesdispatch.org The Indian government is under heavy pressure to open the country's market to US agricultural products. Farmers claim the move would be a disaster for India's already crisis-ridden agriculture sector.
(2025-04-21). The Fears of Thinking for Oneself. dissidentvoice.org 
(2025-04-21). The Wildfire Victims We Don't Talk About. progressive.org Los Angeles's unsheltered residents were hit hard by the wildfires that hit the area earlier this year. Grassroots mutual aid efforts have stepped up to provide community care.
(2025-04-21). Your guide to the 2025 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. grist.org 
(2025-04-21). What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one? whyy.org The The election itself is shrouded in secrecy, with cardinals forbidden from commun…
(2025-04-21). "Anti-Trump resistance can't be 'hands off' on militarism" fightbackbetter.com 
(2025-04-21). Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy? globalvoices.org 
It's important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital ageGlobal VoicesScreenshot of a man holding a Ghana card from YouTube video, ' Across Africa, governments are rapidly rolling out digital ID systems to improve service delivery, foster economic inclusion, and enhance security. From
(2025-04-21). Corporal Punishment in America: Most Adults in US Support Spanking Children and 19 States Allow It in Schools. counterpunch.org 
Nearly a half-century after the Supreme Court ruled that school spankings are permissible and not "cruel and unusual punishment," many U.S. states allow physical punishment for students who have misbehaved. Today, over a third of the states allow teachers to paddle or spank students. More than 100,000 students are paddled in U.S. schools each year.
(2025-04-21). UK Activists Challenging Return Of US Nuclear Weapons With Encampment. popularresistance.org In anticipation of U.S. nuclear weapons returning to U.K. soil after their removal 18 years ago, activists from around the world are gathering at the Lakenheath Peace Camp from April 14-25, 2025 with a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week vigil at the main entrance of RAF Lakenheath. | Organized by Lakenheath Alliance for Peace and a coalition of many groups, the 11 day encampment with specific events each day will culminate in a peace conference on April 24, 2025 and a blockade of the air base on April 25, 2025. | The peace conference is titled "Analysing and Resisting US Nuclear Expansion" and will feature well-known s…
(2025-04-21). Ana Tijoux, French Chilean Musician, on First Album in 10 Years, Gaza Protests, Trump Admin & Hope. democracynow.org We speak with Ana Tijoux,, the French Chilean musician and hip-hop artist known for her socially conscious lyrics, as she launches her U.S. tour. Her parents were exiled to France during the U.S.-backed Pinochet dictatorship in Chile, and she returned to Chile in 1993 and has been making music ever since. Her first new album in 10 years was released in 2024, Vida, and Serpiente de Madera is her new EP out this year. "In this historical moment, we are in constant movement. … [E]verything is quick," says Tijoux of her latest music. "Sometimes for me it is important to come back to my community, to my people, t…
(2025-04-21). Documentary Co-Starring Political Prisoner Mahmoud Khalil Goes Behind the Barricades. progressive.org 'The Encampments,' executive produced by Macklemore, presents pro-peace, pro-Palestine students' perspectives and struggles.
(2025-04-21). From Farms To Data Centers: The Gas Industry's Newest Sales Pitch. popularresistance.org "In all my days here, this is the biggest black eye that Pittsylvania County has experienced," says Amanda Sink Wydner, leader of the local opposition to plans for a massive new power plant and data center complex in Chatham, a small town in southern Virginia. | On April 15, the county government will vote on whether to rezone hundreds acres of farmland to heavy industrial use, which would allow Balico LLC, a natural gas power developer, to proceed with the project. As planned, it would have the biggest power demand of any data center complex in the world, according to rankings from Data Center Magazine.
(2025-04-21). Trump Guts Support For Disabled Students; Families Are Fighting Back. popularresistance.org If the Trump administration and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) have their way, the basic educational and human rights of students with disabilities will soon be eviscerated. Due to the planned demolition of the Department of Education, the rights of students with disabilities to "a free, appropriate public education" — guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) — are under fire. | For nearly 50 years, the Department of Education (DOE) has been responsible for distributing funds — $14.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 — to state and local sc…
(2025-04-21). Br10.8bn of capital investment utilized in Belarus in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by In January-March 2025, Br10.8 billion of capital investment was utilized in Belarus, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus.
(2025-04-21). Brest Oblast, Liaoning Province to cooperate in pharmacology, shipbuilding, plant growing. eng.belta.by Brest Oblast and China's Liaoning Province are interested in building cooperation in pharmacology, shipbuilding, machine tool engineering, plant growing and other areas, Brest Oblast Deputy Governor Mikhail Batsenko told journalists following the trip of the Brest Oblast delegation to China, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-21). EDB: Belarus maintains steady economic growth. eng.belta.by "GDP grew by 3.1% in January-March 2025. Growth was supported by sectors focused on domestic consumption: retail trade soared 10.8%, public catering rose 5.5%. Industry showed a 2.1% growth," the EDB said.
(2025-04-21). Entrepreneurship support infrastructure seen as important for business growth in Belarus. eng.belta.by At the beginning of the year there were over 100 entrepreneurship support centers and incubators in Belarus. More than a third of them operate in small and medium-sized towns and rural communities. In 2024, the infrastructure subjects provided more than 81,000 services and held about 2,700 thematic events.
(2025-04-21). Governor hails prospects for cooperation between Gomel Oblast, Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by "There is a demand [for Belarusian goods], especially for food products. No one doubts the Belarusian quality. There is also interest in our woodworking goods. In general, there are a lot of areas thatwe can tap into. We need to work harder and gain momentum," Ivan Krupko summarized.
(2025-04-21). Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Israel. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the State of Israel Yuri Yaroshevich presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ceremony was followed by a private meeting, during which the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko comments on financial performance of Belarus' woodworking industry. eng.belta.by Belarusian Forestry Minister Aleksandr Kulik reported to the president on the provision of forestries with modern logging equipment and also the woodworking industry with wood raw materials.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko criticizes mindless construction, overpopulation in big cities. eng.belta.by It is necessary to stop mindless construction and movement of people to big cities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was visiting the agro-town of Kopys during his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko instructs to tackle problems at Amkodor. eng.belta.by We should not only resolve the ownership issue at Amkodor, but also settle its debts as the owner left the enterprise in a challenging situation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he is visiting Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko visits small bakery in Kopys, calls to scale up experience across regions. eng.belta.by The head of state decided to make an unscheduled visit to a local bakery.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko makes unscheduled visit to cheese facility in Kopys. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, while on a working trip to Orsha District and visiting the agro-town of Kopys, unexpectedly added new objects to his itinerary. The head of state decided to visit the Milkkop Start cheese-producing facility.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko outlines tasks for developing small towns. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined tasks for the development of small towns as he is visiting the agro-town of Kopys as part of his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko to visit Orsha Forestry as part of working trip to Vitebsk Oblast. eng.belta.by Belarusian President is set to visit the Orsha Forestry as part of his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April.
(2025-04-21). What gift Naryshkin brought for Lukashenko during visit to Minsk. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Sergei Naryshkin at the Palace of Independence on 15 April. The head of Russia's SVR brought a gift for the president.
(2025-04-21). Belarus' defense minister off to Qatar on official visit. eng.belta.by During his official visit, the minister will hold bilateral meetings with the country's military and political leadership and tour Qatar's military facilities.
(2025-04-21). Belarus hosts over 58,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 2025 year-start. eng.belta.by A total of 1,090,040 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022. They included 343,190 visitors from Latvia, 612,279 people from Lithuania, and 110,697 visitors from Poland.
(2025-04-21). Belarus launches campaign to clean up water bodies. eng.belta.by The aim of the campaign is to tidy up and improve the areas near public water bodies and raise awareness about the need to protect nature. Plastic, household waste and other materials not only spoil the beauty of landscapes, but also damage ecosystems. Toxic substances get into the water, threatening flora and fauna, and decomposing garbage poisons the soil for decades.
(2025-04-21). Belarus seeks to attract more Chinese tourists. eng.belta.by The Consulate General of Belarus in Hong Kong hosted a working meeting between Consul General Tatiana Kharlap and Director of the National Tourism Agency Dmitry Morozov. The meeting discussed the prospects for cooperation.
(2025-04-21). Brest Oblast to enhance twinning relations with China's Liaoning Province. eng.belta.by Baranovichi and Pinsk could twin with the cities of China's Liaoning Province, Deputy Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Mikhail Batsenko told the journalists following the Brest Oblast delegation's visit to China.
(2025-04-21). Kochanova: Belarusian youth keep the memory of the Great Patriotic War alive. eng.belta.by Belarusian youth cherish the memory of the Great Patriotic War, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said during the opening of the exhibition titled as Unity of the people – the key to the Great Victory.
(2025-04-21). Kochanova urges to remember and honor everyone who took part in liberation of Belarus. eng.belta.by The exhibition has been arranged in the hall of the Council of the Republic. It features 16 tablets and tells about the exploits of people of different nationalities, who liberated Belarus, about the heroism and skill of partisans and underground fighters of Belarus.
(2025-04-21). Naryshkin comments on NATO's aggressive acts against Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Sergei Naryshkin on 15 April. The talks were held behind closed doors given the specific nature of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
(2025-04-21). Opinion: USA may not mind resumption of Nord Stream operation, but on one condition. eng.belta.by "The main competitor of the United States, including economically, is Europe. But it must be said that the previous administration also did a lot to hamstring Europe. Trump is happy: he himself kept demanding that Nord Stream operation be discontinued," said Karine Gevorgyan.
(2025-04-21). Some 9,300 apartments commissioned in Belarus in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by Belarus built some 304,900 square meters of housing for people on the housing list, which accounted for 32.8% of the total housing commissioned.
(2025-04-21). Belarus' Tsikhantsou becomes three-time European champion in weightlifting. eng.belta.by Yauheni Tsikhantsou became a European absolute champion in the 102kg weight category.
(2025-04-21). France Must Compensate Haiti. popularresistance.org April 17, 2025 marked two centuries since one of the most unjust episodes in modern history: the forced collection of an illegitimate debt that France imposed on Haiti as a condition for recognizing its independence. On April 17, 1825, King Charles X signed an ordinance forcing the nascent republic to pay 150 million gold francs — equivalent to about USD 21 billion today — plunging the country into a cycle of poverty, dependence, and violence that continues to this day. | Amid an unprecedented humanitarian and political crisis, social organizations, political parties, and human rights defenders from L…
(2025-04-21). Labor Union Lessons In Solidarity Are Fueling Tenant Organizing. popularresistance.org When Christina Jackson first started talking with her neighbors living in a Denver apartment building about their shared concerns about elevators not working, water being shut off, and roaches in their apartments, the response was guarded. "A lot of the tenants were scared to complain because they worried they would get evicted if they spoke up," Jackson said. | The worry is not an unreasonable one. My students and I represent low-income tenants facing eviction, and most of our clients have little protection from landlord retaliation. Even if a state's laws block the landlord from openly citing a tenant's complai…
(2025-04-21). Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The department said the high-level, three-day meetings, taking place from 23-25 April 2025, form part of a series of international meetings leading up to the G20 Summit, scheduled for November 2025. | The meetings aim to advance global collaboration on food security and agricultural development. | Organised by the Department of Agriculture, the sessions will be held under the themes:…
(2025-04-21). Reminder to comment on Review of White Paper on Local Government. sanews.gov.za Reminder to comment on Review of White Paper on Local Government | The public have until 30 June 2025 to comment on the discussion document on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa officially published the discussion document on Thursday, 10 April 2025. | The Minister has invited all South Africans, including civic organisations, academics, municipalities, and other arms of government, to participate in the consultation process, which ends on 30 June 2025. | According to the department, the move represe…
(2025-04-21). Vote Palestine Platform Aims To Put Gaza On The Ballot. popularresistance.org A grassroots campaign to put Palestine on the ballot has garnered support from 181 candidates running for a seat in the House of Commons. According to a post from the "Vote Palestine" campaign's Instagram, 124 candidates from the NDP, 44 Green Party candidates and 13 Liberal Party candidates have provided full platform endorsement as of April 11. | The platform's organizers say their calls are guided by Canada's obligations under international law. The platform has five key demands, including a two-way arms embargo, the end of Canadian involvement in illegal Israeli settlements, a plan to address anti-Palestinian…
(2025-04-21). How Sanders Won Montana Again. counterpunch.org 
How strange that due to the disastrous policies of "their president," Montana's all-Republican Congressional delegation and governor are now too scared to even face Montanans in town halls. And yet Bernie Sanders flies into Missoula on his national "Fighting Oligarchy" tour and draws "thunderous applause and standing ovations" from an over-capacity crowd of 9,000 Montanans
(2025-04-21). Shetland's Viking Windfarm Scandal. wattsupwiththat.com £1.3 billion has been spent building Viking and its interconnector, for little apparent benefit for the Islanders or the country at large, who will one way or another end up paying the bill.
(2025-04-21). This Earth Day, Let's Talk Phasing Out Fossil Fuels. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists with painted hands protest against fossil fuels and for climate finance at the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 22, 2024. | © 2024 Sean Gallup/Getty Images…
(2025-04-21). Joining the Big League: Should Ghana Consider Joining BRICS. infobrics.org In recent years, BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as a powerful economic bloc challenging Western dominance in global affairs…
(2025-04-21). Nigeria's BRICS Membership — Implications. infobrics.org Recently, we have seen a frenzy of conversations about BRICS, its expansion and what it means for new participating countries like Nigeria. It would seem as though it is a new phenomenon or the latest 'in-thing', but not so…
(2025-04-21). Russia Pushes Arctic Collaboration, Sees India As Stabilising Force. infobrics.org Isolated by the West over Ukraine, Russia is turning to India and other non-Arctic countries, offering collaboration and cooperation to research and study on the frozen continent…
(2025-04-21). Zelensky extends martial law for the 15th time to cling onto power. infobrics.org Poroshenko accuses Zelensky of creating an "authoritarian system".
(2025-04-21). Australia's growing role in US nuclear strategy in Asia-Pacific. infobrics.org If the US decides to expand its NATO nuclear sharing policy to vassals and satellite states elsewhere, including in the Asia-Pacific, Australia might play a major role in this process, becoming the main regional hub for such weapon systems. While this is certainly in the interest of Washington DC, as it diversifies the risk for the mainland US, it's certainly not good (to put it mildly) for Canberra.
(2025-04-21). Turkish political crisis rapidly escalating. infobrics.org Turkish polarization reflects international contradictions and could have multiple geopolitical impacts.
(2025-04-21). Trans-Caspian Corridor: flawed alternative under NATO's shadow. infobrics.org The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) emerges as a vital trade link between Europe and Asia, backed by a €12 billion EU investment and praised by Ursula von der Leyen as a "game changer." However, Turkey's NATO ties, U.S. military ambitions, and geopolitical tensions risk transforming this promising corridor into a Western-controlled tool, undermining its potential as a multipolar trade route.
(2025-04-21). A US-Led Ground War in Yemen Would Be a Catastrophic Blunder. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh Frustrated by its costly ongoing offensive campaign against Yemen, the Trump administration is said to be in talks to launch a ground effort aimed at seizing the strategic port city of Hodeidah, before effecting regime change in Sanaa. If this offensive does occur, it will result in a disastrous defeat for Washington. In…
(2025-04-21). Lebanon's Disarmament Dilemma: The Battle for Palestinian Camps. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Palestine Correspondent The Lebanese government's rush to disarm Palestinian factions is a prelude to a broader campaign against Hezbollah, with Washington and Ramallah playing key backstage roles. A quiet but strategic campaign is underway in Lebanon to disarm Palestinian refugee camps, long considered autonomous zones with their own political and military hierarchies. This effort…
(2025-04-21). No Joke: US considering nuclear power for Saudi in grand bargain. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration is reportedly
(2025-04-21). Harvard Promotes Another War Monger to Its Faculty. covertactionmagazine.com Biden National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is the inaugural Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order On April 1, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan started his new job as the inaugural Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at the Harvard Kennedy School. Sullivan's appointment comes at a …
(2025-04-21). Finding And Keeping Our Balance: Elders At The Crossroads. popularresistance.org I long for peace and ease as stress and anxiety overtake me. How can I be an active part of the resistance against the fascist regime bludgeoning my people and still hope for some comfort along the way? | Many of us elders who are seasoned activists are halted at rocky crossroads: Do we put on our protective masks, dig out our marching boots and join the protests flooding the streets of our towns and cities? We're not those sure-footed, fearless, feisty, determined warriors we once were. | We have osteoporosis, bronchitis, vestibular imbalance, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis. … We're vulnerable and af…
(2025-04-21). Latin America Three Months into the Trumpocalypse. dissidentvoice.org Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing "massive deportations," halting the "flood of drugs," combatting "threats to US security," and stopping other countries from "ripping us off" in trade. The over 200-year-old Monroe …
(2025-04-21). A wall of protection: Delaware lawmakers move to shield immigrant families from federal scrutiny. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For 14 years, Maria Jose Nolasco Ramírez has lived in Delaware with her children, quietly navigating everyday life with a growing fear behind the wheel. | For undocumented immigrants like Nolasco Ramírez, driving without a license is often not a choice — it's a necessity. In many parts of Delaware, especially in rural and suburban areas, public transportation is limited or nonexistent. Parents still need to take their children to school, get to work or attend medical a…
(2025-04-21). Syria, Qatar discuss boosting cooperation and exchanging expertise. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- Interior Minister, Anas Khattab, met Monday in Damascus a Qatari delegation, headed by Commander of Security Assistance Force of Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Abdul Wahab Al-Muhannadi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance security and police cooperation, exchange expertise in fields of joint work in a way …
(2025-04-21). U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman: our visit to Syria was an incredible experience. sana.sy Washington, SANA- U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman described the visit of a congressional delegation to Syria as "an incredible experience" and hard to put into words, expressing his gratitude to the Syrian people for their generosity and hospitality. In a statement posted on social media after his return to the United States, Stutzman said "The Syrians …
(2025-04-21). Civil defense eliminates dozens of unexploded ordnances, including 13 cluster bombs. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Over the past few days, Syrian Civil Defense engineering teams have eliminated dozens of unexploded ordnance from the remains of the ousted regime's bombing campaigns in various parts of Syria. On its telegram channel, CDF stated that among the 13 munitions destroyed were cluster bombs, one of the most dangerous types of unexploded …
(2025-04-21). Those Chinese Peasants. dissidentvoice.org Some would posit, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything." US president Donald Trump is not beholden to that epithet and neither is his vice-president JD "I don't like China" Vance. Previously, in January 2018, Trump was criticized for referring to Haiti and African countries as "shithole countries." On 8 April 2025, …
(2025-04-21). Health insurers are struggling with the cost of weight-loss drugs, including in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At least seven Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans across the nation posted a net loss last year, raising questions about the financial health of some of the nation's largest nonprofit insurers. | In 2024, Independence Health Group, the for-profit parent company of the nonprofit Philadelphia-based health insurance company Independence Blue Cross, reported a net loss of $239 million, despite generating $32 billion of revenue, citing a "sharp increase in medical and pharmacy c…
(2025-04-21). California Mayor Says Homeless People 'Are Killing Our Citizens,' Proposes Giving Them 'Free Fentanyl'. latintimes.com Rex Parris faces backlash after video resurfaces of him proposing enclosed zones and fentanyl distribution for unhoused residents.
(2025-04-21). Democrats Say They Will Keep Going To El Salvador To Advocate For Due Process And The Release of Abrego Garcia. latintimes.com Democratic lawmakers say they will keep traveling to El Salvador to focus on defending due process and the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
(2025-04-21). DHS Stands by Claims That Abrego Garcia is MS-13 Posts 'Bombshell' Report That 'Reeks of Human Trafficking'. latintimes.com The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new report alleging that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang…
(2025-04-21). El Paso Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder To Avoid Death Penalty. latintimes.com The 26-year-old shooter has pleaded guilty to a shooting he committed on August 3rd, 2019.
(2025-04-21). First Republican Lawmaker Suggests Hegseth Be Removed As Secretary Of Defense: 'I Like Him On Fox'. latintimes.com Rep. Don Bacon became the first Republican elected official to call for the dismissal of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, describing him as an "amateur person."
(2025-04-21). Former DOD Official Details How Department is in 'Disarray' Under Hegseth As New Signal Chat Comes to Light. latintimes.com Former Department of Defense official John Ullyot resigned abruptly last week from his post. Now, he is detailing his "month from hell" working under Hegseth.
(2025-04-21). Google Accused of Photoshopping El Salvador Prison in Google Earth After Internet Goes Wild Over 'Blood Stain'. latintimes.com Speculation surrounding a Google Earth image of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center has increased following a new photo some believe is photoshopped.
(2025-04-21). GOP Rep. Who Threatened Anti-Trump Bishop Called Out for 'Juvenile' Prank Against Democrat Fighting for Abrego Garcia. latintimes.com Georgia Rep. Mike Collins was criticized for his attempt to prank Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen for meeting Kilmar Albrego Garcia after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month.
(2025-04-21). GOP Senator Calls Deportation Of Abrego Deportation 'A Screw-Up', Rejects Sending U.S. Criminals to Foreign Prisons. latintimes.com Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized the Trump administration's mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it "a screw-up."
(2025-04-21). Joe Rogan Turns on Trump, Questions Abrego Garcia's Deportation Without Due Process: 'We Got To Be Careful That We Don't Become Monsters'. latintimes.com Joe Rogan warned against abandoning due process in immigration enforcement on his podcast, criticizing deportations like Kilmar Abrego Garcia's.
(2025-04-21). Miami Completes Its Transformation Into the Ultimate Global Playground for the Ultra-Wealthy. latintimes.com The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT), presented by Qatar Airways, brought over 120 elite Arabian horses to a custom-built beachfront arena in Miami Beach, consolidating Miami as the top luxury destination…
(2025-04-21). Nancy Mace Called Out for 'Lying' After Blasting Constituent as 'F ⚪ king Crazy' in Viral Video. latintimes.com The South Carolina representative was asked and refused to answer when she would be holding a town hall under the current administration over the weekend.
(2025-04-21). Nancy Mace's Neck Goes Viral After Rep Declares 'Real Women Don't Have Adam's Apples': 'Explain This'. latintimes.com Rep. Nancy Mace's assertion that "real women don't have Adam's apples" inspired social media users to share photos of her neck, debunking her claim.
(2025-04-21). Rift Among Democrats Widens as Some Question Whether Challenging Trump's Deportations Are Worth the Political Risk. latintimes.com The debate is unfolding as figures like AOC and Bernie Sanders are pushing for a more combative stance and fundraising numbers suggest a hunger for bold opposition to Trump…
(2025-04-21). Stephen Miller Suggests U.S. Citizens Should Get Reparations for "Damages Inflicted by Mass Migration." latintimes.com Stephen Miller, President Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff, said U.S. citizens are owed reparations for "damages inflicted by mass migration."
(2025-04-21). Teen Tourists Deported After Landing in Hawaii Without Pre-Booked Hotel. latintimes.com Two German teens were deported from Hawaii after officials reportedly felt uncertain about them arriving without fully booked accommodations.
(2025-04-21). Teenage U.S. Citizen Wrongfully Detained For Nearly 10 Days For Allegedly Crossing Into Arizona Unauthorized. latintimes.com Jose Hermosillo, a 19-year-old citizen from New Mexico was recently detained in Arizona for what DHS claims was entering the country unlawfully.
(2025-04-21). Texas Activist Launch Campaign to 'Resist' The Militarization of U.S.-Mexico Border. latintimes.com Activists allege the militarization of the border and constant arrests by immigration authorities in the area have instilled fear among families of mixed immigration status…
(2025-04-21). Trump Admin Signals Cut to Haiti Aid as Country Teeters on Brink of Collapse: 'We Are Approaching a Point Of No Return'. latintimes.com The White House signaled it may cut aid to Haiti as the country teeters on the brink of collapse: "America cannot continue shouldering such a significant burden," said the interim charge d'affaires at the U.S. mission at the UN…
(2025-04-21). Viral Video Shows Mexican Town Celebrating Holy Saturday With Cartel Members, Investigation Underway. latintimes.com Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have opened an investigation after videos emerged showing residents of Huajúmbaro interacting with armed members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…
(2025-04-21). White House Branded a 'Clown Show' as Officials Scramble to Deny Reports of Hegseth Replacement: 'An Allergy to Competence'. latintimes.com Social media users criticized the White House after officials released conflicting information on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's future following a second Signal scandal.
(2025-04-21). White House Reportedly Seeking To Replace Defense Secretary Hegseth After New Fiasco. latintimes.com The White House is reportedly looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, NPR reported on Monday. Trump officials disputed the claim…
(2025-04-21). Michigan And Neighbouring States Should Stand Up For Canada. popularresistance.org For more than 100 years, the United States and Canada have benefitted from a peaceful 5,500-mile (or 8,900-kilometre) border and co-operation on many issues of common concern. Michigan has benefitted from this relationship and without Canada, restoration efforts in the Great Lakes would not have begun in the 1970s to transform the region's Rust Belt legacy of industrial pollution. | Michigan officials, and those of the seven other Great Lakes states, are fully aware of this history, so it is puzzling that they've been silent in the wake of a stream of suggestions by President Donald Trump that Canada should becom…
(2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa receives US congressman Marlin Stutzman. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, received on Monday U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman at the people's palace of Damascus. ⚪ | Mazen Eyon…
(2025-04-21). Saudi Arabia, Egypt call for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty. sana.sy Riyadh, SANA-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Monday called for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty, condemning the Israeli violations of Syrian territory. Al-Ahram Gate site said the two sides held a meeting by the political follow-up and consultation committee between the two countries in Riyadh, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister …
(2025-04-21). Al-Khulaifi: Qatar will discuss with Washington easing and lifting sanctions imposed on Syria. sana.sy Doha, SANA- Qatari Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad al Khulaifi announced on Monday that several issues related to Syria will be discussed during the upcoming visit of a Qatari delegation to the United States. Al-Khulaifi said in a statement to AFP that the delegation will seek during their visit to …
(2025-04-21). Restoration and rehabilitation of about 70 schools in various governorates since liberation. sana.sy 
(2025-04-21). Congress's Biggest Financial Priority Is "Stablecoin." What the Hell Is That. theintercept.com 
The Trump administration's trade war with the world has roiled the stock market and threatens to plunge the country into a recession while jacking up the price of basic supplies. | But instead of taking on the financial issues dominating the headlines, the House and Senate are racing to bring stablecoins — a cryptocurrency sector few Americans have even heard of — out from the shadows. | The $230 billion stablecoin industry could be the first to benefit from Donald Trump's promise to make the U.S. the world's "crypto capital of the planet." | "Passing legislation gives them a first-mover advantage…
(2025-04-21). Trump—Four Disgraceful Acts. counterpunch.org 
Act 1: US and El Salvador Won't Return Wrongly Deported Man No disgraceful act of the Trump administration is more dangerous than its denial of due process of law, judicial decisions, and unquestionable facts in the deportation to El Salvador of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Both Trump's justice department and the El Salvador government of Nayib
(2025-04-21). Thailand-based US scholar faces prison term and deportation for alleged royal insult and cybercrime violations. globalvoices.org 
Chambers has written extensively about the role of the military in Thai politicsOriginally published on Paul Chambers is part of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University. American scholar Paul Wesley Chambers is facing prosecution in Th…
(2025-04-21). 'Finding a full-time job is a full-time job': Students seek advice for navigating a 'rigged' job market at a CESJ event. newschoolfreepress.com Graduating college often marks the celebration of a major accomplishment — students walk away with more than just a diploma; they carry proof of their will and dedication to their education and career. But for many graduates, the excitement quickly fades as the looming job search becomes a frustrating reality. In today's increasingly selective and …
(2025-04-21). With mass protests across the country, movement against Trump's agenda grows. peoplesdispatch.org 
Protests in over 80 cities united various sectors protesting a wide array of Trump administration policies—from mass deportations, federal government slashing, to genocide in Gaza…
(2025-04-21). Iran-US Talks End With Agreement To Establish Framework For A Deal. popularresistance.org The second round of indirect talks between Iranian and US officials concluded in the Italian capital, Rome, on 19 April, with both sides agreeing to establish working groups to draft a "general framework" for a potential new nuclear deal. | "In this round of talks, senior Iranian and US negotiators outlined the general framework for the talks and exchanged views on some important issues in the areas of sanctions relief and the nuclear issue. The two sides agreed to continue the next round of indirect talks next Saturday in Muscat," the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
(2025-04-21). Trump's Inauguration Donor Pool Includes $50 Million in Contributions from Corporations Under Investigation or Facing Federal Enforcement. commondreams.org Corporations facing federal investigations or enforcement lawsuits collectively gave $50 million to Trump's inauguration — a third of the corporate inauguration donations. Public Citizen cross-referenced new inauguration donor data (as shown below) with corporations listed in our
(2025-04-21). Congolese Activists Decry US-Congo Mineral Deal. popularresistance.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country endowed with some of the world's most coveted minerals, continues to be at the heart of global geopolitical interests. And this time, the stakes are higher. | As M23 rebels continue to gain ground in the eastern provinces of the DRC, the embattled government of President Felix Tshisekedi, facing rising unpopularity and legitimacy questions, appears to be inching closer to a controversial deal with the United States: security assistance in exchange for strategic mineral access. The details of the deal, timelines, and key points have yet to be announced, but off…
(2025-04-21). Guideline to apply for R500 million spaza support fund. sanews.gov.za Guideline to apply for R500 million spaza support fund | Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF). | This as government officially opened applications for the fund aimed at increasing the participation of South African owned spaza shops in the townships and rural areas retail trade sector. | READ | Government empowers spaza shops | What the support fund seeks to achieve: | • It provides funding, training, business…
(2025-04-21). Towards a Counter Anthropology. counterpunch.org 
It goes without saying that the study of any subject seeks to deepen understanding through careful analysis, employing all available methodological tools. Such understanding serves as the foundation for making informed decisions. When the subject of study is a foreign country—particularly one with a different language and culture—this raises important questions about the purpose of
(2025-04-21). Trump Massacres Yemenis so Israel can Massacre Palestinians. dissidentvoice.org 
On April 17, US airstrikes on Yemen killed 74 people and injured 171 in a dangerous escalation of US President Donald Trump's war against the poorest country in the Middle East. A resident of the area around Yemen's Ras Issa fuel port told Chinese media that "among the victims were employees, truck drivers, contracted workers, …
(2025-04-21). Palestine solidarity protests in Morocco delay Maersk ship. peoplesdispatch.org Over 1,000 protesters took to the streets of Tangier, Morocco, on April 20, protesting the docking of the ship Nexoe Maersk in the Moroccan port city. This comes the same week that the same ship was
(2025-04-21). How Christian Zionism Is Helping To Crucify The Birthplace Of Christ. popularresistance.org This weekend, in a rare occurrence, Christians of all denominations will be celebrating Easter at the same time as Eastern and Western Christian calendars coincide. Yet, as has become an undeniable reality for many Christian Palestinians, the only thing we share in common between our Easter and the Easter of many Christians in the West is the sheer coincidence that these celebrations are falling on the same date. | In fact, the gap between Christianity as Palestinians know it, and have known it for two thousand years, and how it is understood by many Christians in the West, has been widening since October 2023. I…
(2025-04-21). Manifrost destiny? Trump losing of real opportunity in the Arctic. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Recent Trump Administration activities in the Indian Ocean reveal that decision-makers are hardly the practitioners of restraint the nation was promised.
(2025-04-21). Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib and a delegation from the Governorate, visit several churches on Glorious Easter. sana.sy 
(2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa Meets with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. sana.sy
(2025-04-21). Health Ministry launches vaccination promotion campaign for children under 5 years of age. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Health launched Monday a comprehensive national vaccination promotion campaign to follow up on children who have missed vaccinations, from newborns up to 5 years of age. | The campaign will continue until the 30th of this month, across various governorates. ⚪ Rafah al-Allouni/ Ruaa al-Jazaeri…
(2025-04-21). Journalists Union appreciates efforts by Interior and Information Ministries to handle assault on journalist in Damascus. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- The Journalists Union has expressed its appreciation for the Ministries of Interior and Information for their swift response and the efforts exerted in handling the assault incident that targeted journalist Mohammad al-Ibrahim, an employee of the General Authority for Radio and Television, while he was on his way to work in Damascus, and …
(2025-04-21). Daraa Security Directorate seizes large quantity of weapons inside vehicle headed for Sweida. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Interior has announced that the Daraa Security Directorate seized a large quantity of weapons and ammunition inside a vehicle and arrested its driver while attempting to smuggle them to Sweida Governorate. The seized items included anti-tank missiles, heavy machine guns and Katyusha rockets, in addition to large quantities of ammunition. …
(2025-04-21). Economy and Industry Ministry licenses 345 industrial facilities in Q1 of current year. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Economy and Industry has announced the issuance of industrial licenses for 345 facilities across various sectors during the first quarter of the current year. These facilities are projected to create 4,242 job opportunities upon commencement of operations. According to the ministry's official Telegram channel, the licensed projects include 76 food processing …
(2025-04-21). What If Trump Received This Invitation from Harvard Law Students? counterpunch.org 
Dear President Trump: We are Harvard Law students who have read the lengthy and comprehensive list of demands on our Harvard University by your staff. They are assuredly designed to turn this institution of higher education, older than the U.S.A., into a fiefdom under your iron rule. As modest students of medieval history, we see
(2025-04-21). The Carnation Revolution of Portugal Today: The New Challenge from the Far-Right. socialistproject.ca 
In an unmistakable style in the form of a provocative lecture in Lisbon in 2024, at the age of 84 Father Martins Júnior asked: "50 years later, what irony! There are 50 fascists, one for each year, in Parliament. How is this possible?" He made these remarks 50 years after the
(2025-04-21). US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Further Deportations Of Venezuelans. popularresistance.org The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans who are detained in North Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a controversial 18th-century military law. | In a brief order issued on Saturday, April 19, the US Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration not to expel migrants held at the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court." | The ruling comes just hours after a federal appeals court similarly blocked the US government from moving forward with eliminating temporary legal protection, better known as TPS, for some 350,000 Venezuelan migrants, who would be a…
(2025-04-21). US Delegation Discusses Post-Assad Sanctions and Iranian Influence in al-Sharaa Meeting. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Climate Change Kills Capitalism. dissidentvoice.org Capitalism, like Antarctica and like the Amazon rainforest, is under threat of destruction by excessive levels of CO2 emissions which cause radical climate change. Risk of some level of extinction of capitalism goes to the heart of a recent article written by Gunther Thallinger, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz Group (est. 1889, …
(2025-04-21). The Great Palantir Reset, American's Constitutional Decline The Partisan End Game. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/21/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-04-21). Federal Work Study reaches its 2025 budget limit. newschoolfreepress.com The New School's Federal Work Study program (FWS) will stop paying students at the end of the 2024-25 academic year due to reaching its budget limit. In recent years, the school has continued FWS into the summer to fully utilize its budget but is unable to this year. It also won't issue new awards or …
(2025-04-21). Former MP Williamson sponsors petition to abolish Terror laws misused to silence pro-Palestine speech. skwawkbox.org 
Parliamentary petition aims to "repeal 2000 and 2006 Terrorism Acts and review other legislation" to prevent police-state abuse and enable real safeguards Chris Williamson, the left-wing former Derby North MP, is among the sponsors of a new petition calling on the government to repeal supposed — and widely considered unfit — anti-terror legislation that the …
(2025-04-21). Video: man detained under FIREARMS ACT for wearing Palestine pullover at Heathrow. skwawkbox.org 
Government repression of pro-Palestine speech continues with trumped-up arrest of man at airport for wearing jumper with Palestine map as accused Israeli war criminal was flying out In a clear case of politicised and repressive policing — and likely racial profiling — a Palestinian activist was detained at Heathrow airport under the Firearms Act by …
(2025-04-21). Interview in the latest issue of Zèbre magazine. gilbertdoctorow.com In the new issue of this francophone Belgian magazine of commentary you will find on pages 20-24 excerpts from an hour-long interview which I gave to their lead journalist Daniel de Wolff not long ago. In the near future they will be putting a video of the interview on the internet. www.zebre-magazine.com/mon-zebre-digital……
(2025-04-21). Russian Vessels on the Line: Moscow Threatens Consequences for Baltic Provocations! TN World. gilbertdoctorow.com I have not commented on this heretofore, but it is high time to say that currently there is a lot of sensational, fake news on youtube with regard to the risks of war erupting between Russia and NATO. Many of these sensational video postings come from Indian newspapers. But among them, there can be postings …
(2025-04-21). Mexico Reacts to Ecuador's Accusations of Transferring Hitmen to Attack Noboa. orinocotribune.com Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied accusations reported in Ecuadorian media about the alleged transfer of hitmen from Mexico to Ecuador to attack President Daniel Noboa and other officials in his administration. | In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, the Mexican Foreign Ministry categorically rejected "the repeated and unscrupulous creation of narratives in official communications and/or leaks of official documents that allude to Mexico as the source of alleged criminal acts or internal situations" in Ecuador. | At the same time, it explained that the decision to sever diplomatic relations with…
(2025-04-21). French far right and Paris-based Islamists drag French relations with Algeria to rock-bottom. defenddemocracy.press by Pavan Kulkarni April 19, 2025 Both countries have expelled each other's diplomats as the latest diplomatic row, triggered by the arrest and indictment of an Algerian consular officer in France earlier this month, continues to escalate. Relations between the North African country Algeria and its former colonizer France have hit one of the lowest …
(2025-04-21). Israel prevents West Bank Christians from marking Good Friday in Jerusalem. defenddemocracy.press The New Arab Staff April 18, 2025 Thousand of Palestinian Christians have been blocked by Israel from marking Good Friday at Jerusalem's holy sites. After Israeli authorities barred Palestinians from the occupied West Bank from celebrating Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, they are now preventing them from obtaining permits to participate in Holy Week activities — particularly Good Friday observances, as well …
(2025-04-21). Lavrov Says It's Unacceptable That EU Talks To Russia In Superiority Language. defenddemocracy.press Autor: ACJ April 20, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the position of some EU countries that consider sending troops to Ukraine, calling it a resurgence of European Nazi ideology. "There is no word to describe this idea. In fact, I have no doubt, it is incomprehensible that the European Union is openly willing …
(2025-04-21). Israeli Experts Warn of Fallout as US—Iran Nuclear Talks Advance. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). US Lawmakers Meet Syria's New President as Sanctions Come Under Review. themedialine.org
(2025-04-21). Finance Minister Smotrich Says Defeating Hamas More Important Than Hostage Rescue. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to China Ahead of New Round of Nuclear Talks. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). SHOCKING admission: Western financial institutions are abandoning the dollar. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken discuss the shocking revelation that Western financial institutions are also abandoning the dollar because they no longer have trust that the US dollar/US treasury complex is a safe haven.
(2025-04-21). As partners lose U.S. foreign aid, MCC provides additional funding. anabaptistworld.org In response to sudden and great needs caused by cuts to U.S. foreign aid, ≠Mennonite Central Committee is releasing $765,356 above previous budgets for its partners around the world.
(2025-04-21). Brazilian athlete wins Table Tennis World Cup. tvbrics.com 
Hugo Calderano became the first winner of the tournament from Latin American countries in history…
(2025-04-21). Egypt establishes first national public relations association. tvbrics.com 
This development forms part of a wider strategy to promote Egypt's national image…
(2025-04-21). Ethiopia and Vietnam join forces to build green economy. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia has developed short, medium and long-term strategic development plans and is implementing them to achieve its green goals…
(2025-04-21). Iran and India to boost agricultural trade beyond US$1 billion through new BRICS partnership. tvbrics.com 
Iran reaffirmed the country's willingness to strengthen ties with BRICS in the agricultural sector…
(2025-04-21). Iran leads in production of medical equipment in Middle East. tvbrics.com 
The country relies on innovation and stable supplies of domestic products in the face of growing demand…
(2025-04-21). Iran's agricultural exports grow by 29% in latest fiscal year. tvbrics.com 
Pistachios, fish, and saffron drive US$5.2 billion in overseas sales…
(2025-04-21). Rio de Janeiro achieves unprecedented tourism growth in early 2025. tvbrics.com 
The state sees 51 per cent surge in international visitors…
(2025-04-21). Russia proposes to create BRICS Centre for Food Diplomacy. tvbrics.com 
The Head of the National Committee for BRICS Research also came up with an initiative to develop a Global Code of Conduct in the world food markets…
(2025-04-21). Russian and South African presidents discuss trade and economic cooperation. tvbrics.com 
The parties agreed to continue contacts at various levels…
(2025-04-21). Russian Foreign Minister meets with ambassadors of OIC member states. tvbrics.com 
Russia was granted observer status in the organisation in 2005…
(2025-04-21). South Africa unveils digital tool for environmental assessment of projects. tvbrics.com 
The new online system will simplify approval procedures and speed up infrastructure and energy initiatives…
(2025-04-21). UAE and China sign three agreements for supply of liquefied natural gas. tvbrics.com 
The countries strengthen energy ties with LNG agreements…
(2025-04-21). Zimbabwe to launch first institute of disaster management in Southern Africa. tvbrics.com 
The institute is expected to strengthen community-based recovery systems…
(2025-04-21). Mohsen Mahdawi Arrest Sends Message "Peacemakers Are Not Welcome" : Israeli American Columbia Student. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration ramps up its attacks on international students and Palestinian activists, Jewish New Yorkers are calling for the release of detained Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested in Vermont when he appeared for what he was told would be a naturalization test. Mahdawi had previously expressed fears that the appointment, which came earlier than usual in the typical naturalization process, could end up being a trap. "These deportations do not keep anyone safe," says Josh Drill, an Israeli American master's student at Columbia University. "They endanger us becau…
(2025-04-21). Abortion Saved Her. Now It Could Cost Her Freedom. capitalbnews.org 
Kneeling on the cold bathroom floor of her apartment, Kisha clutched the pregnancy test she had just picked up from the Walgreens down the street. She waited for a single blue line to appear. Instead, there were two. "When I looked down at that test, I didn't believe it," she said. "I told myself there …
(2025-04-21). The Upside Down: Old Nick's Game. bylinetimes.com To stay ahead of the curve, Perhaps it's the times we're living through, but I've been thinking a lot about the Devil of late. | I've always been intrigued by the number of times the Devil appears in English place names: once you start to notice, Old Nick appears everywhere. | There are Devil's chimneys, elbows, dykes, ditches, causeways, punch bowls, arrows, quoits, chairs, holes, bridges, pavements, leaps and even pulpits and churchyards. | Being me, I looked for a book on the subject and it turns out there is an excellent one: Cloven Countr…
(2025-04-21). Ukraine War Day From Czechia With Ouch Part III. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today concluding Igor Yushkov | We saw that Hungary and Slovakia still plan to purchase Russian oil, despite th…
(2025-04-21). Trade war already impacting global commerce. america.cgtn.com 
The fallout from the trade war is already having an impact on international trade, with some experts predicting significant losses in trade volume for the remainder of the year. Ediz Tiyansan reports on the latest from Los Angeles.
(2025-04-21). "Greater Israel" , "Full Spectrum Dominance" , and Global Catastrophe. marktanliano.net The Greater Israel Project and the Pentagon's Joint Vision 2020, (1) a project for "full spectrum" (global) political and military dominance, are closely aligned. Whereas the fracturing and balkanization of the Middle East is integral to regional Zionist dominance and hegemony, at the same time, it fortifies Empire's pursuit of global dominance and supremacy. Prof …
(2025-04-21). Kenyans Korir, Lokedi win Boston Marathon titles. africa.cgtn.com Kenyan pair John Korir and Sharon Lokedi won the men and women's Boston Marathon titles on Monday with dominant performances. The men's race appeared decided with 10 kilometers to go after Korir, who is also the 2024 Chicago winner, established a one-minute lead for himself. He held that advantage comfortably and won in 2: 04: 45, ahead …
(2025-04-21). White House continues mass deportations, as arrests get increasingly violent. america.cgtn.com The Trump administration is ramping up its signature campaign promise to carry out the largest mass deportation in U.S. history. But a number of controversial arrests and detentions in recent weeks have overshadowed the effort. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2025-04-21). Is Ethnic Cleansing part of the Ethics of the Great Powers? thealtworld.com The early inhabitants of the Levant are threatened with extinction. Christianity is in danger of ending in the world. | Maria Saadeh, a former member of the Syrian parliament (under the Assad leadership) — an architect and designer. In 2020, she founded her Nonprofit Association for Social Development "Houna Hawyati", focusing on enhancing the Syrian identity on social, economic and cultural levels. | In March 2015, a member of the Syrian parliament,
(2025-04-21). Inside Story: Gillespie Left Hanging as PCB Denies Dues. thinktank.pk The controversy surrounding former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has exposed more than just a contractual disagreement—it has laid bare the underlying tensions, panic-led decision-making, and structural fragility within Pakistan cricket's management. The Timeline: In April 2024, PCB appointed Jason Gillespie (red-ball coach) and Gary Kirsten (white-ball coach) in …
(2025-04-21). Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Climate Resilience in Action. thinktank.pk Quetta, Pakistan — In a landmark effort to confront the deepening climate crisis in Pakistan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), in collaboration with multiple development partners, has officially launched the provincial chapter of the Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerabilities to Emergencies (BRAVE) project in Quetta, Balochistan. Backed by the …
(2025-04-21). African Space Agency's headquarters inaugurated in Egypt. africa.cgtn.com 
Egypt inaugurated on Sunday the headquarters of the African Space Agency (AfSA) in the Egyptian Space City in Cairo. "Egypt has made extensive efforts to establish the agency, which embodies the vision of 'The Africa We Want' outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at the inauguration ceremony. He …
(2025-04-21). Cuba and Bahamas strengthen ties in the realm of healthcare. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC) The Minister of Public Health of Cuba, José Angel Portal Miranda, welcomed his Bahamian counterpart, Michael Darville, who is visiting the country to attend the 5th Cuba Salud International Convention.
(2025-04-21). Cuba Salud International Convention begins in Havana. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC) The 2025 Cuba Salud International Conference begins today in Havana, with approximately three thousand delegates from fifty nations in attendance, until April 25.
(2025-04-21). President Díaz-Canel inaugurates Cuba Salud 2025: A convention for universal well-being. radiohc.cu Havana, April 21 (RHC) ⚪ The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, led the opening ceremony of the 5th International Convention Cuba Salud 2025 on Monday, which will host 5,000 delegates from some 88 countries, focused on universal health coverage.
(2025-04-21). Children from the capital dominated taekwondo in the Pioneer Cups. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 21 (RHC) – The selection of the Cuban capital reaffirmed its leadership in pioneer taekwondo, in which it dominated Poomsae and Kyorugui in the competition held in the city of Las Tunas.
(2025-04-21). Silver for the Cuban team in the Pan-American Judo Youth Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 21 (JIT) – Cuba won the silver medal in the team tournament of the Lima 2025 Pan American and Oceania Youth Judo Championships.
(2025-04-21). Independent and Unafraid: Inside the 17th Annual Izzy Awards. projectcensored.org The Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College is honored to announce this year's Izzy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Independent Media. The Izzy Award is named after legendary muckraking journalist I.F. "Izzy" Stone. It's the 17th Annual Award from the Park Center that honors the best reporting from the independent press. Today on the program, we'll talk to some of the Izzy winners and an Izzy judge. We'll start with Professor Victor Pickard, a long time Izzy judge, speaking about the state of our free press. Then we'll talk to Max Alvarez of the Real News Network and Chris Albright, a resident of…
(2025-04-21). SATIRE: Melania Trump Informs Visiting Children She Hid Many Easter Eggs Behind Curtain Of Reality. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Lifting up the hem of existence as she gestured for the kids to go within and explore, Melania Trump reportedly informed children visiting the White House on Sunday that she had hidden many Easter eggs behind the curtain of reality. "Hurry inside, boys and girls, for there are many trinkets and treats to be found …
(2025-04-21). SATIRE: Pete Hegseth: 'There Are No State Secrets In A Healthy Relationship'. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Staunchly defending his decision to share sensitive military data in messages to his wife, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Monday, "There are no state secrets in a healthy relationship." "Communication is key in every strong marriage, and that includes communication about airstrikes on foreign adversaries," said the Pentagon chief, who called the mere idea …
(2025-04-21). SATIRE: 'Severance' Creator Says Next Season Of Show Will Solely Be Released As TV Recaps On Vulture.com. theonion.com LOS ANGELES—Saying the new format would help him present the series as he had always intended, Severance creator Dan Erickson announced Monday that the TV show's next season would be released solely as episode recaps on Vulture.com. "After some debate in the writers' room, we concluded that 500-word write-ups in New York magazine's pop culture …
(2025-04-21). SATIRE: Tips For Packing A 'Go Bag'. theonion.com Experts recommend that every family keep a "go bag," a portable survival kit packed with enough supplies to last at least three days in an emergency. The Onion shares tips for preparing a go bag of your own. A multitool, such as a Swiss Army knife, will come in handy when you need to laboriously …
(2025-04-21). Pakistan Gets Briefed on Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed his Pakistani counterpart on the indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
(2025-04-21). US Airstrike on Yemeni Capital Kills at Least 12 Civilians, Dozens Injured. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A US airstrike on a crowded market in Yemen's capital Sana'a killed at least 12 civilians and wounded over 30 others on Monday, as Washington continued its military campaign across the war-torn country.
(2025-04-21). Switzerland Ready for Role in Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Swiss foreign minister expressed his country's readiness to contribute to the negotiations between Iran and the US.
(2025-04-21). Removal of Sanctions Iran's Key Demand in Talks: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Any negotiations on Iran's nuclear program must guarantee the termination of sanctions and normalization of its trade, Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said.
(2025-04-21). Top General Lauds IRGC as Iran's Robust Shield. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri praised the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as the country's strong and reliable shield against the enemies.
(2025-04-21). Yemen's Military Strikes Israeli Targets, US Warships in Red Sea, Arabian Sea. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's armed forces said they launched drone and missile attacks on two Israeli military sites and two US warships in response to ongoing hostilities.
(2025-04-21). President Urges Maritime-Oriented Development in Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian described maritime-oriented development in Iran as a remedy for the pressing environmental challenges.
(2025-04-21). Day Zimmermann: War profiteer — get out of Philly! workers.org 
Philadelphia Palestine activists marched from Philadelphia City Hall to Day & Zimmermann on April 18 to demand the war criminals cease supplying Israel with military supplies or get out of Philly. Day & Zimmermann is responsible for manufacturing much of the artillery munitions used by Israel in its ongoing genocide . . . |
(2025-04-21). How European governments are using deportation to disrupt and criminalize Palestine solidarity. mondoweiss.net 
It is not just pro-Palestinian students in the U.S. who are facing the threat of deportation. Anti-genocide activists in Germany and Greece are also currently under threat of deportation, an unprecedented move to quash popular support for Palestine.
(2025-04-21). Exclusive: $100 million is missing from the Jewish National Fund Canada's tax returns. Where did the money go? mondoweiss.net 
A review of JNF Canada's tax filings confirms the organization failed to report over $100,000,000 CDN in donations since 2003. The finding raises serious questions regarding JNF activities and the preferential treatment given to Zionist charities.
(2025-04-21). An appeal to Sri Lankan garment workers: How to fight tariff war attacks on jobs and wages. wsws.org Like the struggle against International Monetary Fund austerity, the fight against the devastating consequences of tariff war is international.
(2025-04-21). Video: Defend the Berlin4! Stop the deportation of genocide opponents! wsws.org Around 50 students and workers demonstrated in front of Berlin's Humboldt University last Thursday against the impending deportation of four pro-Palestine activists.
(2025-04-21). Threat of mass layoffs at Thyssenkrupp and HKM, the conversion of Germany's steel industry to a war economy. wsws.org The defence of steel jobs is immediately bound up with the fight against rearmament and the transformation of industry onto a war footing. This is only possible against the IG Metall union, not with it.
(2025-04-21). Florida State shooter a fascist "deeply embedded" in police community. wsws.org The suspect, stepson of a deputy sheriff, was on the Sheriff's Youth Advisory Council, and had a history of anti-communist rants, support for the Gaza genocide and hatred towards minorities.
(2025-04-21). Opponents of the Gaza genocide successfully defend themselves in German courts. wsws.org The Dortmund Labour Court found that the sacking of Ahmad Otham, who had supported Palà§stina Solidarità§t Duisburg (PSDU), by the state of North Rhine-Westphalian was unlawful. The Duisburg Regional Court stayed the proceedings against Jamal A, who was accused of "condoning criminal offences," in reference to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023…
(2025-04-21). Irish band Kneecap leads thousands in chant of "Free Palestine" at Coachella festival. wsws.org According to various media reports, Kneecap's projections were also used during their appearance on the festival's first weekend, leading "to the livestream of the band's set being cut off."
(2025-04-21). Australian election: National Tertiary Education Union covers up Labor's role in university crisis. wsws.org The NTEU is backing Labor in the face of more than 2,000 job cuts as a direct result of the Albanese government's cuts to international student enrolments and its continued chronic under-funding of the public universities.
(2025-04-21). Citing tariffs, Volvo North America cutting 800 jobs at Mack Truck and NRV plants. wsws.org The company has cited "market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs" as key reasons for the layoffs.
(2025-04-21). New Zealand parliament votes down contentious "Treaty principles" bill. wsws.org Popular opposition to the far-right ACT Party's bill was channelled into a campaign promoting national "unity" and denying escalating class tensions.
(2025-04-21). CWU update on abolition of USO on pilot sites. wsws.org The Communication Workers Union hierarchy is enforcing the USO's dismantling, in partnership with Kretinsky, Ofcom and the British government.
(2025-04-21). The Victorian Socialists: A pseudo-left trap in the Australian federal election. wsws.org The Victorian Socialists are not fighting to build an independent and socialist movement of the working class but to block its emergence.
(2025-04-21). Huawei plans mass shipments of its AI chips to China. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Huawei, the Chinese multinational technology corporation, is planning to start mass shipments of its AI chips to China, according to sources.Huawei's new 910C AI chip: The well-known technology company is planning to begin shipments of its new 910C artificial intelligence (AI) chip to the Chinese market very soon, according to close sources. | Additionally, sources confirmed that Huawei had already started delivering some of its AI chips even earlier. | Notably, this move comes as artificial intelligence (AI) companies in China are struggling to find local alternatives to the popular H20 A…
(2025-04-21). Readmoo unveils the world's first foldable e-book. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Readmoo, a pioneer in the eBook market specializing in traditional Chinese texts, unveiled the world's first foldable e-book at Touch Taiwan 2025, a premier platform for showcasing advanced display technologies, including OLED, LCD, and next-generation innovations.MooInk V foldable e-book: The MooInk V is the world's first foldable e-book, featuring a flexible display that uses electronic ink to replicate the look and feel of a real book. | Weighing approximately 225 grams, the device is crafted from an aluminum-magnesium alloy, offering both durability and a lightweight design. | Its 8-in…
(2025-04-21). India set to impose 12% tariff on steel to curb China imports. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- India is preparing to implement a 12% temporary tariff on steel imports, a bold move that could have significant implications for the global steel market. The tariff, designed to curb a surge in cheap imports from China and other countries, is expected to take effect soon, according to sources familiar with the matter reported to
(2025-04-21). War without end? Netanyahu's speech sparks political backlash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech, in which he reiterated the attack on Gaza, has drawn harsh criticism from Israeli political and military specialists. The remark was seen by analysts as an implied acknowledgment of strategic failure and a hint that Netanyahu could be putting political survival ahead of the safe release of Israeli captives.The speech, according to military expert Nir Dvori (Channel 12), was a defensive tactic meant to maintain Netanyahu's reputation. He pointed out that in face of growing popular criticism, the prime minister seemed to defend the current crisis and his…
(2025-04-21). Is Keir Starmer gay? New video sparks speculations. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A new video recently showcased an individual who looks like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer kissing another man through a CCTV camera. The footage in question sparked widespread debate and speculations on social media about its authenticity. While many speculated about the viral video shared across social media, several others pointed out that it's either AI-generated or fake. The clip was first shared on TikTok by a user named "Head full of dreams," alongside a sentence that read, "The CCTV footage has finally dropped." Is Keir Starmer gay? New video sparks speculations: Keir Starmer kissing Lor…
(2025-04-21). US security chief Kristi Noem's handbag stolen during dinner in Washington restaurant. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security for the United States, said Monday that her purse was taken on Sunday night when she was eating at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. Investigations are still ongoing into the event, which happened while she was eating supper.In statements at the White House, Noem admitted to the theft but said the matter is still unresolved. The restaurant's CCTV camera showed an unidentified white guy wearing a medical mask stealing her purse and walking out, according to stories in the U.S. media.Her driver's card, prescription drugs, apartment keys, passport, D…
(2025-04-21). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
(2025-04-21). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-21). 'A cancer': UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide. aljazeera.com Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East.
(2025-04-21). More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan's Darfur region: Monitor. aljazeera.com Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say.
(2025-04-21). US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms. aljazeera.com Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs.
(2025-04-21). What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii? aljazeera.com The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back.
(2025-04-21). Dire situation for Rohingya "exacerbated" by funding cuts. aljazeera.com "Rohingya families are living on 20 cents a day."
(2025-04-21). The Meth King of Asia | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com The ruthless leader of Asia's most powerful drug syndicate.
(2025-04-21). Haiti is nearing 'point of no return' as gang violence surges: UN official. aljazeera.com Calls for more aid, support for police amid surge in violence in the Caribbean nation since the end of last year.
(2025-04-21). Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze. aljazeera.com The Ivy League school has filed suit to halt a US federal freeze on more than $2.2bn in grants.
(2025-04-21). Wife of former US Senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery trial. aljazeera.com Nadine Menendez, 58, guilty of bribery and fraud related to using her husband's influence on behalf of Egypt.
(2025-04-21). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East/ By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
The Infamous "Oded Yinon Plan". Introduction by Michel Chossudovsky By Israel Shahak and Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, January 04, 2024 Association of Arab-American University Graduates, Inc. 3 March 2013 Original Link Here: "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Introduction and Update One of our …
(2025-04-21). NATO Was Founded To Crush Communist, Socialist, And Anti-Colonial Movements. popularresistance.org Medea Benjamin and David Swanson explain NATO's supremely violent history in NATO: What You Need to Know. | The organization was born on April 4, 1949, when foreign ministers from 12 nations came together in Washington, D.C. to sign the 1100-page North Atlantic Treaty. Its original members were Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. | The treaty proclaimed its commitment to peace and the principles of the UN Charter, but "the real glue that brought NATO countries together was opposition to communism and socialism.
(2025-04-21). Close Military Bases, Not Embassies. dissidentvoice.org The Trump clowns are planning to close U.S. embassies in Africa. Good riddance, right? Wrong. They still plan to work on "coordinated counterterrorism operations" and "strategic extraction and trade of critical natural resources." They also still plan to maintain U.S. military bases across the continent. They're shutting down all kinds of offices, but not Africom. …
(2025-04-21). Close the U.S. Military Bases in Asia. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-04-21). Dear Member of U.S. Military, "Just Following Orders" Is No Excuse. worldbeyondwar.org 
President Trump could invoke the Insurrection Act, allowing him to deploy members of the U.S. military within the United States. You could be asked to help round up U.S. citizens or immigrant families. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-21). Protest a Military Air Show Near You in 2025. worldbeyondwar.org 
World BEYOND War is working in the United States with groups including Veterans For Peace and 350.org to organize protests of military air shows, which of course glorify militarism and waste huge amounts of money. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-21). Talk World Radio: No Cop City, No Cop World. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about Cop City with two organizers of the movement to prevent it and co-editors of the new book No Cop City, No Cop World: Lessons from the Movement. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-21). Russia, Ukraine trade blame over violated Easter truce. geo.tv 
Russian troops in the devastated port city of Mariupol. — AFP/FileRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, AFP reported.The ceasefire was scheduled to begin Saturday evening to honour the…
(2025-04-21). Race to lead Canada: former central banker vs veteran politician. geo.tv 
This combination of images shows Canada's Liberal Party leader Mark Carney and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. — Reuters/FileThe candidates to lead Canada after next week's election took starkly different paths to the height of national…
(2025-04-21). Vance arrives in India, to hold talks with Modi under US tariffs shadow. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance arrives in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2025. — ReutersJD Vance on largely personal four-day visit to India.Analyst says timing crucial as India-US discuss trade dealVP's tour seen as laying ground for Trump's visit later this year
(2025-04-21). 'US defence chief Pete Hegseth shares sensitive report in Signal chat again'. geo.tv 
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pictured during a press conference in Washington DC. — Reuters/File
(2025-04-21). Tariff war: China warns countries of striking deals with US at its expense. geo.tv 
(2025-04-21). Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, January 31, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: Donald Trump's first 100 days back in the US presidency have showcased his unique ability to shock — and sometimes…
(2025-04-21). Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people: report. geo.tv 
Ama Dablam, a popular peak in the eastern Himalayan range of Koshi Province, Nepal. — AFP Snowfall in Asia's Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two billion people dependent on snowmelt for water, scientists warned in a report on…
(2025-04-21). Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine. geo.tv 
Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with heads of municipal entities in Moscow, Russia, April 21, 2025. — Reuters Vladimir Putin proposes bilateral talks with Kyiv. Says fighting resumed after 30-hour ceasefire.Russia and Ukraine accuse each…
(2025-04-21). Vance, Modi welcome significant progress on India-US trade deal. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and their children at his residence in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2025. — ReutersModi says he looks forward to Trump's visit to India this year.Vance on largely personal four-day visit to…
(2025-04-21). Calls grow for parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Mental health services forced to beg for funding. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). 'Palestinians Don't Need Sidewalks' doco draws a crowd in Bathurst. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Palm Sunday rallies oppose Gaza genocide, cruelty to refugees. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Photos: Socialist Alliance launches NSW Senate campaign in Western Sydney. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Resisting oppression is not antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Socialist Alliance 'won't be silenced' as corflutes promoting Palestine destroyed. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Some election promises with a chance of being honoured. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Stand up for workers on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-21). Man goes missing following shark attack off coast. haaretz.com The search, conducted along the coast of Israel, near Hadera, is ongoing. Though sharks in the area do not typically attack humans, Israel's parks authority has warned against approaching them…
(2025-04-21). most fanatic cabinet member shares the inconvenient truth about Gaza war. haaretz.com Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said out loud what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu truly thinks: That the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas should be sacrificed on the altar of messianic aspirations and perpetual war…
(2025-04-21). Shin Bet affidavit paints a damning picture of Netanyahu, hellbent on dismantling democracy. haaretz.com If anything is clear from the affidavit filed by Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, it is the inappropriateness of the considerations guiding the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision-making in the midst of the most terrible war in Israel's history…
(2025-04-21). Netanyahu ordered Shin Bet to spy on protesters, intelligence chief tells court. haaretz.com Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar told Israel's High Court that Netanyahu often raised sensitive matters after dismissing his aides and the stenographer to avoid a record. He submitted the affidavit Monday as part of a petition against his dismissal…
(2025-04-21). Why Israel fears the faces of dead Palestinian children on its streets. haaretz.com The Israeli police cannot suppress solidarity and empathy; quite the opposite: in their racist ineptitude, they might just end up amplifying it even further…
(2025-04-21). the image of victory a hostage hugging his family, or a building we. haaretz.com Since her election, Eshkol Regional Council Chairwoman Michal Uziyahu has been busy with people's recovery from the October 7 massacre, but says that the process will not be complete until the hostages come home. If we fail, 'I fear that we'll be a generation of destruction,' she says…
(2025-04-21). office sought Shin Bet backing to delay corruption trial testimony. haaretz.com The conditions outlined in the document, prepared by the Prime Minister's Office, would have made it nearly impossible for him to testify as scheduled in his criminal trial…
(2025-04-21). Shin Bet revelations lead to one conclusion: Netanyahu must be declared unfit to serve as prime minister. haaretz.com What is a country supposed to do when its leader is a direct threat to its existence? Are the gatekeepers supposed to let him complete his work of destruction rather than putting a stop sign in front of him?
(2025-04-21). Israeli airline receives federal approval to operate flights to New York. haaretz.com Low-cost airline Israir has received a two-year license from the U.S. government, setting the stage for it to join El Al, Arkia, Delta and United on New York-Israel flights…
(2025-04-21). ChatIDF: The Israeli new AI tools, set to revolutionize decision-making on the battlefield. haaretz.com AI won't replace commanders, says the IDF software chief, but will officers ask the right questions about the answers they receive in battle and save civilian lives?
(2025-04-21). The slow death of Israeli TV: a patient who know when. haaretz.com 'Israel has become a country tainted in the eyes of international content giants': Since the Gaza war began, there has been a discernible drop in the number of original Israeli film and TV productions. Industry professionals reveal how they're surviving, barely…
(2025-04-21). Mayor of northern Israeli city arrested for alleged sexual assault of several women. haaretz.com Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, of the Likud party, has headed local government in the city of Harish since 2013. At a detention hearing on Monday, the court ordered that he remain in custody until Thursday…
(2025-04-21). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir arrives in Florida, set to meet Jewish leaders. haaretz.com On the national security minister's agenda are meetings with right-wing philanthropists, West Bank settler patrons and rabbis. Israeli expats protested his arrival, saying that they won't let Ben-Gvir be 'legitimized' in the U.S…
(2025-04-21). Israeli army no longer designates humanitarian zones in Gaza since fighting resumed. haaretz.com Since January, the IDF has stopped marking safe areas on maps and has struck a zone once considered safe more than 20 times in the past month. It continues to issue open-ended evacuation orders that render most of the Gaza Strip off-limits…
(2025-04-21). Far-right Israeli settlers share AI video of Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa destruction. haaretz.com Despite reassurances from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the status quo in Al-Aqsa has been steadily tilting thanks to efforts by the far-right. Critics warn that the erosion of the long-held agreement could have explosive consequences…
(2025-04-21). A livelihood from heaven: how the ultra-Orthodox manage to buy homes in Israel. haaretz.com Despite being poor, Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have a higher-than-average home ownership rate. How is this possible? Do secular Israelis have anything to learn from them?
(2025-04-21). Can the British legal system really handle Gaza war crime allegations against IDF soldiers? haaretz.com The legal case against Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza is explicit in its claims. The moral terrain of dual loyalties and asymmetric warfare is anything but…
(2025-04-21). Smotrich: Returning hostages the most important says problem must be. haaretz.com The finance minister said that the IDF must storm Gaza now that former U.S. President Biden is gone. 'At least the minister is revealing the harsh truth to the public — this government has decided to abandon the hostages,' the hostages' families said…
(2025-04-21). Trump harvests autocratic powers. nationofchange.org Planted by Bush and Cheney.
(2025-04-21). Trump administration dismantles pollution protections and deletes public data as EPA grants sweeping exemptions to industry. nationofchange.org Environmental groups sue over deletion of climate and justice tools while polluters receive fast-tracked exemptions from EPA oversight.
(2025-04-21). No putz has offended more millions in more places, more quickly — with no tipping point in sight. nationofchange.org The Trump Horror Show is the fastest growing American "export commodity" — jeopardizing hundreds of billions in lost tourist dollars, lost foreign student tuitions, and lost confidence in American trustworthiness.
(2025-04-21). How US aid cuts will deepen Yemen's humanitarian crisis. newarab.com 
The Trump administration is The UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned that halting US funding for food could be a "death sentence" for millions. The cuts threaten to end food aid for 2.4 million people and stop nutritional support for 100,000 children, according to the WFP. | The new cut-off in emergency food aid, made public by the State Department in early April, will deal a…
(2025-04-21). Arab states condemn Israelis for Al-Aqsa destruction video. newarab.com 
Arab countries have condemned far-right Israeli groups after a video depicting the destruction of the Extremist pro-settler social media accounts shared the The video was captioned with the message "Next Year in Jerusalem, Messiah Now". The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the th…
(2025-04-21). Egyptian co-owner of Dagenham and Redbridge FC steps down. newarab.com 
The newly appointed Marwan Serry first called out the club on Thursday in videos posted to his social media platforms, where he called on fans attending a match at the cl…
(2025-04-21). Former Kuwaiti MP jailed for four years for 'insulting Emir'. newarab.com 
Al-Tabtabaei, known for his outspoken political views, was prosecuted over statements perceived as critical of the Emir's recent decisions, particularly his constitutional amendments and the dissolution of the National Assembly…
(2025-04-21). Iranian press trumpet strength in ongoing US nuclear talks. newarab.com 
Iranian media portray Tehran as holding a strong position after Saturday's "Iran's military might has forced America to negotiate," headlines the Kayhan newspaper, whose editorial line has long opposed any compromise or negotiations with the United States. | The conservative daily has adopted a more conciliatory tone in recent days as the two countries – foes since shortly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution – reported progress dur…
(2025-04-21). Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). Israeli ministers call to annex West Bank at settlement event. newarab.com 
Four senior Israeli ministers publicly called for the Defence Minister Israel Katz, Settlement Minister Orit Strook, Justice Minister Yariv Levin, and Minister for the Development of the Periphery, the Negev, and the Galilee Yitzhak Wasserlau, reportedly made these calls as they inaugurated a new outpost in the Har Brakha settlement, south of the Palestinian city of Nablus. | They called for full Israeli…
(2025-04-21). Jennifer Lopez F1 Saudi concert near Mecca sparks outrage. newarab.com 
The show, part of Lopez, 55, arrived at the final F1 practice on Saturday wearing a striking pink zip-f…
(2025-04-21). Lebanon reopens case into 2021 murder of Hezbollah critic Slim. newarab.com 
The decision was made last month by a panel presided over by Judge Randa Kfoury, shortly before her retirement on 27 March. It reverses an earlier move by Beirut Investigating Judge Bilal Halaoui, who in February issued a controversial indictment clo…
(2025-04-21). Lebanon's Aoun urges 'responsible dialogue' on Hezbollah arms. newarab.com 
Lebanese President Speaking after a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, Aoun said: "Any divisive issue should not be approached through the media or social platforms, but rather through quiet and…
(2025-04-21). Mass trials underway as Israel charges 22 over 7 October attack. newarab.com 
Israel's southern district prosecutor has filed indictments against 22 Palestinians allegedly involved in the The men are described by Israeli authorities as "elite fighters", and the charges were reportedly made possible following new intelligence obtained in recent months by the Shin Bet and military intelligence from inside Gaza. | The development marks the beginning of what Israeli officials are calling a "mass indi…
(2025-04-21). Moroccans protest Maersk ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel. newarab.com Clashes erupted in At 16: 30 local time (15: 30 GMT), protesters set off from the Iberia Palace in central Tangier, a twenty-minute walk from the city's port. | Though the port mainly handles ferries and passenger traffic, its location near the old medina made it a potent symbol of Tangier's strategi…
(2025-04-21). Netanyahu slammed for attending son's henna party amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and
(2025-04-21). People 'planning rocket attacks on Israel' detained in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanese authorities have detained several people who they say were planning to launch rockets into Israel and confiscated the weapons they were intending to use, the military said Sunday. | The army said in The army said troops raided an apartment near the southern port city of Sidon and confiscated some of the rockets a…
(2025-04-21). Pope wishes 'Happy Easter' in appearance at St Peter's Square. newarab.com 
"Happy Easter," said the Argentine pontiff in a weak voice from his wheelchair at the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, to the delight of tens of thousands of faithful and others in the flower-filled square. | The pope traditionally delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" ("To the City and the World") benediction from the balcony that overlooks St Peter's…
(2025-04-21). Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). Salah would suit Saudi league 'but focus is more on youth'. newarab.com 
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would be a perfect fit for the Saudi Pro League but the trend is towards younger players, according to sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. | Salah, 32, "He's a superstar. He's an iconic Arab Muslim. He fits the identity of playing in the Saudi League," said Al-Faisal, speaking at the Saudi Formula One Grand Prix, of the Egypt international…
(2025-04-21). Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD. newarab.com 
Saudi oil giant The agreement, signed by Aramco unit Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), aims to enhance vehicle efficiency and environmental performance, as the kingdom steps up efforts to transition toward cleaner mobility.
(2025-04-21). Son of jailed Egypt opposition leader arrested, sent to prison. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). Steve Witkoff: The real estate mogul turned Gaza truce broker. newarab.com 
He has no prior diplomatic experience and no formal government office. Yet, in His journey to the highest levels of
(2025-04-21). Turkey launches plan to boost family support and birth rate. newarab.com 
The government of Under a new programme approved by parliament and launched at the beginning of this year, families welcoming newborns are eligible for financial incentives. Parents can receive a one-off payment of 5,000 lira (around &poun…
(2025-04-21). US Defense Secretary shared war plans in second Signal chat: NYT. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). Yemen on cusp of fuel crisis after US port bombing. newarab.com 
At least 80 people were reportedly killed when American warplanes attacked the Ras Isa port on Thursday, making it the single-deadliest attack since the US began bombing Houthi t…
(2025-04-21). Yemen: Why did the US destroy this Houthi-controlled oil port. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). Yemen's Houthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12. newarab.com 
The Houthi rebels' health ministry said early Monday that new US air strikes on the The Houthi-run Saba news agency cited the ministry as saying the dead and injured had come from overnight strikes "by the American enemy" on a market and a residential zone in Sanaa's Farwa district. | Other raids were reported late Sunday in the central province of Marib, Hodeida in the west and the Houthi bastion of Saada in the north, Saba said. | The US military has b…
(2025-04-21). A DC victory march for Trump alt-reich and Ben Gvir Zio-fascism>. newarab.com 
Israeli Originally, he was slated only to meet with his far-right US supporters in Miami and New York. The…
(2025-04-21). 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?
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-04-21). 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.
(2025-04-21). Armenia Betrayed: The Opposition's Case against Pashinyan's Surrender and the Folly of Western Dreams. transcend.org As Armenia stands at a crossroads in April 2025, it reels from the catastrophic fallout of the 2020 war with Azerbaijan and the subsequent actions of PM Nikol Pashinyan, whom the opposition brands as a traitor to the Armenian people.
(2025-04-21). China Cuts Off Boeing, Crippling US Manufacturing. transcend.org 15 Apr 2025 – Krystal and Saagar discuss China cutting off Boeing in a major retaliation to the US.
(2025-04-21). Despite Threats, nearly 1,000 Israeli Air Force Reservists Demand End of Gaza War, Hostage Deal. transcend.org 10 Apr 2025 – 'Currently, the war serves mainly political and personal interests, not security interests,' wrote active reservists and former senior officials in the letter that was published despite the Israeli Air Force Commander's threats to oust signatories.
(2025-04-21). Eliciting Comprehension of Subtle Coherence of Strategic Relevance. transcend.org Exploration of Cognitively Resonant Configurations of Meaning and Order – In a period celebrated formally or informally as "holy" or "sacred", it is extraordinary to witness the pervasive violence between those who each claim allegiance to a spiritual worldview.
(2025-04-21). Global Charade: Israel, Palestine and the 'Rules-Based Order'. transcend.org 15 Apr 2025 – The 'international rules-based order' in the interests of peace, democracy and prosperity has always been a charade. But Israel's Gaza genocide, carried out with impunity, with the participation of the US and its allies, has exposed the charade like never before.
(2025-04-21). Hailing Francesca Albanese's Second Three-Year Term. transcend.org 16 Apr 2025 – The role of the Special Rapporteur as established by the UNHRC to investigate and report upon Israel violations of human rights in Palestinian Territories has assumed increasing importance as a source of reliable information and enlightening analysis.
(2025-04-21). Historian on How Tariffs Played a Role in the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. transcend.org 15 Apr 2025 – As for today, Williams said, "You look the news and you see using tariffs as a sword to get other countries to bend to our will, and that's exactly what happened in Hawai ªi. Once we put all of our faith in the use of tariffs, the Kingdom was lost."
(2025-04-21). (Italiano) La matrice stragista e i depistaggi. transcend.org 4 aprile 2025 – Strage fascista di Brescia: sentenza dopo 51 anni conferma le complicità istituzionali e atlantiche. La definizione ormai abusata di "servizi segreti deviati" non regge più alla luce di questa sentenza. I depistaggi furono un'azione consapevole, deliberata, volta a mantenere l'Italia all'interno dell'orbita atlantica e a garantire l'"ordine", anche a costo di sacrificare vite innocenti.
(2025-04-21). Jeffrey Sachs Goes Off, Roasts Donald Trump's Trade Talk. transcend.org 17 Apr 2025 – Says 'Mickey Mouse Is Smarter Than Him'
(2025-04-21). On Freedom: The Vision of a Contemporary North American Political Thinker. transcend.org Freedom is being defeated in the USA for failure to discern and protect these five aspects of freedom and because it is part of a fragmented world system that structurally defeats Personal Sovereignty, Creative Unpredictability, Mobility, Factuality and Truth-telling, as well as Human Solidarity.
(2025-04-21). SIPRI's Ongoing Decay from Peace to Mainstream Military Security — Its New Director. transcend.org 16 Apr 2025 – Naturally, nobody cares about that fraud in today's Sweden.
(2025-04-21). Some Chess Game. transcend.org Inequality, corruption… what?>
(2025-04-21). Spain's Prime Minister Leads the EU's Rapprochement with China Despite Pressure from Washington. transcend.org 15 Apr 2025 – Xi recalled that China and the EU are "firm defenders" of free trade and that "there are no winners in a tariff war."
(2025-04-21). Syria: What New Structures of the State Are Needed? transcend.org 16 Apr 2025 – With the end of the long dictatorship of Bachar al-Assad and the naming of Ahmed al-Sharaa, leader of the militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), as President, there is a need for the Syrians to consider the structures of the state.
(2025-04-21). The German "Drang nach Osten" Policy and Southeast Europe around 1900. transcend.org 18 Apr 2025 – The unified German Empire, proclaimed in Versailles in January 1871, contemplated balancing the division of the world's colonies, the markets, and the sources of the world's raw material.
(2025-04-21). The Hawai'i Land Grab — And Trump's Thirst for Greenland. transcend.org How Hawaii's queen was dethroned by a group of white US businessmen eager to avoid tariffs on their sugar exports. In 1887, the heir to Hawaii's throne attended a fellow royal's grand party: the jubilee celebration marking Queen Victoria's 50th anniversary as sovereign of the United Kingdom.
(2025-04-21). "They're Kissing My Ass" : Trump Says Tariffs Are Going Great, Promises Duty on Pharmaceuticals. transcend.org Trump has a rosy take on the early days of his 'war on the world.' "I'm telling you these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass. They're dying to make a deal."
(2025-04-21). This Week's TMS Publications. transcend.org Dear contributing writers,…
(2025-04-21). Trump Reconciles with Iran. transcend.org 12 Apr 2025 – US Pres. Trump is moving towards a nuclear deal and reconciliation with Iran. Today, Trump's special envoy and the Iranian Foreign Minister began negotiations in Oman, a Middle Eastern country friendly with Iran.
(2025-04-21). US Concentration Camps. transcend.org 16 Apr 2025 – Once a regime starts to send people to concentration camps — including those in El Salvador — it creates a system of detention that eschews due process and disappears citizens into black holes.
(2025-04-21). US 'Demands Control' from Ukraine of Key Pipeline Carrying Russian Gas. transcend.org 12 Apr 2025 – The US has demanded control of a crucial pipeline in Ukraine used to send Russian gas to Europe, according to reports, in a move described as a colonial shakedown.
(2025-04-21). Why That Much Violence These Days? transcend.org We find it all over, as massive killings in connection with US and/or its allies [NATO] attacks on Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Somalia, Ukraine, Israeli genocide of Palestinians, Sudan, Myanmar… ⚪ 22 ongoing armed conflicts in 2025. There will probably be much more because of Trump's tariffs economic war against the world ["They're Kissing My Ass"] and threats of annexation of the Panama Canal and Greenland. [Updated by the TMS editor.]…
(2025-04-21). Hajj Flight Schedule 2025 Released: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 released on its official website 'hajcommittee.gov.in' Hajj 2025 Flight Schedule for the Indian pilgrims.
(2025-04-21). Harvard stays firm in the wake of Trump's abuses. ummid.com Harvard University stayed firm as U.S. President Donald Trump hurled a salvo of abuses against one of the world's top notch institutions.
(2025-04-21). Over 90% students in India feel positive about impact of AI on Education. ummid.com Over 90 percent students in India feel positive about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, a new survey has found.
(2025-04-21). SC takes Modi govt to task over contentious provisions of Waqf Act 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 took the Narendra Modi government to task over the contentious provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that are also opposed by the Indian Muslim organizations and opposition parties.
(2025-04-21). China ships final set of 'Artificial Sun' key components. ummid.com China has completed and shipped the final set of Correction Coil In-Cryostat Feeder components to the site of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) the project underway in southern France which is popularly known as 'Artificial Sun'.
(2025-04-21). Early Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ummid.com Here's a brief of the earliest signs that might signal Rheumatoid Arthritis, so you can catch it early and act on it.
(2025-04-21). JEE Main 2025 Result: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is declaring the Joint Entrance Exam Main April 2025 or JEEE Main 2025 Session 2 result on its official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and www.nta.ac.in.
(2025-04-21). SC upholds use of Urdu signboard at Maharashtra municipality. ummid.com In a major setback for the BJP and other right-wing groups, the Supreme Court of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 upheld the use of Urdu signboard at Patur Municipality building in Maharashtra.
(2025-04-21). EXPERT: Gunshot residue presence cannot be used to infer whether a person fired a gun. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government toxicologist Dr. Jaffer Kisitu on Thursday told the court, presided over by High Court Judge Justice Comfort Kania, that there is a minimum criterion for confirming the presence of gunshot residue (GSR), and if a sample does not meet that criterion, it will not be reported as GSR. …
(2025-04-21). Senior Police Officer found dead in septic tank. independent.co.ug 
Nsangi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police Julius Ahimbisibwe, the former Commander of the Jinja Road Police Division in Kampala, has been found dead in a septic tank at his home in Nakitokolo, Nsangi in Wakiso District in a suspected suicide. His body, reportedly discovered in the early hours of Easter Monday, …
(2025-04-21). Study reveals new possibilities for treating childhood pneumonia in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) has announced groundbreaking findings from a clinical trial that could mark a major shift in the treatment of childhood pneumonia across Africa. The study, dubbed PediCAP, reveals that children hospitalized with severe community-acquired pneumonia—a chest infection that develops at home and requires hospital …
(2025-04-21). Suspected cholera case reported in Kitgum on Easter Sunday. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health officials in Kitgum District are on high alert following the registration of a suspected cholera case on Easter Sunday, raising fears of a possible outbreak. According to Titus Komakech, the district surveillance focal person, a 10-year-old boy from Akwang Sub-county tested positive for cholera strain O1 using a …
(2025-04-21). Uganda grapples with malaria burden amidst promising innovations. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | INNOCENT LAWRENCE OKIMA | The latest World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a vivid picture of the global battle against malaria, with Uganda standing out as one of the high-burden countries. Despite decades of interventions, malaria stubbornly remains the leading cause of illness and death in …
(2025-04-21). University students plant trees in memory of Onapito. independent.co.ug 
Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a tribute to the late Francis Onapito Ekomiloit, 71 university students under the Nile Breweries Equality Scholars Program gathered at his home in Were Town Council, Amuria District, to plant trees in his memory and celebrate his enduring legacy. The scholars, who had faced financial hardships and were …
(2025-04-21). US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO. independent.co.ug 
The world trade body previously expected global goods trade to expand by 2.7% in 2025 but it now forecasts it will fall by 0.2% ANALYSIS | CHARLOTTE EDWARDS | The World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that global trade will fall this year because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. It added "severe downside risks", including …
(2025-04-21). Will Qatari gold sink Netanyahu? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | KONSTANTY GEBERT | Can an Israeli prime minister dismiss the country's internal security chief? The Israeli Supreme Court considered that question on April 8, when it placed a pause on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's firing of Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet since October 2021. Seemingly expecting a different verdict, however, Netanyahu …
(2025-04-21). China Deploys J-10 Fighters To Egypt. twz.com 
(2025-04-21). EA-18G Bristles With Rare Four Anti-Radiation Missile Loadout On Yemen Mission. twz.com 
(2025-04-21). USMC Anti-Ship Missile Deployment To Highly Strategic Luzon Strait Is Unprecedented. twz.com 
The U.S. Marine Corps is deploying its
(2025-04-21). Colombia's acting trade minister denounced poisoning attempt. colombiareports.com Colombia's acting trade minister, Cielo Rusinque, said that two adults and two children were hospitalized on Saturday after eating candy that was meant to poison her. In a post on…
(2025-04-21). Lucho Herrera, one of Colombia's most famous cyclists, linked to war crimes. colombiareports.com A judge ordered an investigation against Colombian cyclist Lucho Herrera for the forced disappearance of four of his neighbors. According to three former paramilitaries, Herrera paid them money forcibly disappear…
(2025-04-21). 'Takot na 'Di Makalimot': Dean Kupang and Culture Bearers Champion Indigenous Knowledge at UST. pressenza.com Dedicated to preserving and honoring ancestral wisdom, the 'Takot na 'Di Makalimot (Afraid Of Not Forgetting)' lecture series at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) — Senior High School Department, Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), featured Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang as keynote speaker. An applied cosmic anthropologist and the Dean of the Graduate School of Baguio Central University, and the Vice President of Sandiwa, she spoke on "Honoring and Sustaining the Rich Traditions of Indigenous Peoples' Knowledge, Skills, and Practices." The event also included a distinguished roster of resource speakers w…
(2025-04-21). Russia Welcomes US Statements Ruling Out Ukraine Joining NATO. news.antiwar.com The Kremlin said on Monday that Moscow welcomed statements from US officials that ruled out Ukrainian entry into NATO. "We have heard statements made at various levels in Washington that Ukraine's NATO membership is ruled out. This is something that brings us satisfaction and aligns with our stance," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, according to …
(2025-04-21). European Governments Are Using Deportation To Criminalize Palestine Solidarity. popularresistance.org In April 2025, Greek administrative judges ruled to postpone the hearings for me and eight other European and British passport holders, who face deportation for our actions in solidarity with Palestine. The nine of us were arrested alongside 19 Greek students, in relation to the occupation of the Athens Law School, in May 2024. As the so-called 'student intifada' swept the globe, provoking disproportionate state responses, Greece became the first country to issue deportation orders against anti-genocide activists in Europe. | Back in 2024, the nine non-Greeks were separated, labeled "outside agitators," smeared i…
(2025-04-21). Somaliland: British Colony, Palestinian Concentration Camp? orinocotribune.com 
By Kit Klarenberg — Apr 18, 2025 | In recent months, Somaliland has become a subject of intense, unprecedented interest for the Western media. As Israeli and US officials scramble to find a destination to
(2025-04-21). The Government's Chemical Disaster Tracking Tool Just Went Dark. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-04-21). Trump's Bid To Take Us Back To 2008. levernews.com 
(2025-04-21). Speaking Truth to Empire. warisacrime.org On "Speaking Truth to Empire" at KFCF 88.1 FM independently owned and locally operated in Fresno since 1975, Dan Yaseen interviews William J. Astore, a retired lieutenant colonel (USAF) and professor of history. He has written extensively for TomDispatch.com, Antiwar.com, Truthout, History News Network, AlterNet, Salon, and Huffington Post among other sites. He is the …
(2025-04-21). Boston Trans Day of Visibility. workers.org 
Marching up Blue Hill Avenue. through the Black and immigrant Dorchester neighborhood, Trans Day of Visibility received cheers and greetings from people coming out of small restaurants, hair salons and convenience stores and from thousands of passersby. Chanting "Trans Rights now!" marchers vowed to "Shut it down!" to encouraging, supportive . . . |
(2025-04-21). Tougher rules over car battery safety. ecns.cn China is set to enforce the world's first mandatory safety regulations for new energy vehicle batteries that explicitly prohibit fire and explosion — a landmark move to address public concerns and solidify its position as a global NEV pioneer.
(2025-04-21). Clarity urged over 'smart driving'. ecns.cn Smart driving, which has been a buzzword in China for quite some time, is gaining further attention, as the government and some automotive executives have called for cautious use of the ambiguous term.
(2025-04-21). COSCO Shipping denounces U.S. measures targeting China's maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors. ecns.cn China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd said on Monday that the company firmly opposes the U.S.' accusations and the subsequent measures.
(2025-04-21). JD offers free takeaway for delays, expands rider hiring. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD announced on Monday that, starting today, consumers who wait more than 20 minutes for their takeaway orders will receive them free of charge. This move comes as its rival restricts food delivery riders to take orders from only one platform.
(2025-04-21). Ethiopian runner sets new record at 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon. ecns.cn The 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon attracted about 15,000 runners from China and abroad on Sunday, with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia claiming champions in the men's and women's races, respectively.
(2025-04-21). China's regional jetliner C909 begins commercial operations in Vietnam. ecns.cn Two Chinese homegrown regional jetliners, or C909s, under a wet leasing arrangement to VietJet Air, officially inaugurated flights from Hanoi via Con Dao to Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
(2025-04-21). Chinese courier industry achieves half-day delivery via high-speed trains, automation. ecns.cn In China, an increasing number of parcels are being delivered via high-speed trains and airplanes. Delivery times have significantly improved from next-day and same-day to even half-day delivery.
(2025-04-21). Registered private enterprises nationwide exceed 57 million: official data. ecns.cn The number of registered private enterprises in China exceeded 57 million as of March 31, accounting for 92.3% of the total enterprises, data released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) showed on Monday.
(2025-04-21). China firmly opposes tariff deals at expense of China's interests: MOC. ecns.cn China firmly opposes any deal between the U.S. and its trading partners for tariff exemptions at the expense of China's interests, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday.
(2025-04-21). Insights | Malaysian official: tariffs and trade barriers undermine global economic stability. ecns.cn A senior Malaysian official voiced support for free trade and multilaterisam at the Beijing Promotion Symposium for the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-04-21). Shanghai to open new visa-free business zone near Pudong airport. ecns.cn A new international business zone near Pudong airport with visa-free access will open within the year 2025 to boost global connectivity and economic openness, according to news released by the local government.
(2025-04-21). U.S. visa revocation, tourist detention backfire cause sharp decline in tourists. ecns.cn The U.S. government's revocation of visas for over 1,000 international students and detentions of foreign tourists, including those from its allies, have backfired, leading to a sharp decline in foreign visitors this March.
(2025-04-21). Chinese Language Day celebrated in San Francisco. ecns.cn In the reception hall at the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, 16-year-old Eshaan Nair, in his white kung fu costume with dragon embroidery, demonstrated martial arts techniques honed over seven years of dedicated practice.
(2025-04-21). China opposes any deal at expense of its interests: MOFCOM. ecns.cn A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated on Monday that the ministry is aware of the reports. This represents the implementation of hegemonic politics and unilateral bullying in the realm of trade and economic cooperation under the guise of "reciprocity."
(2025-04-21). China's private enterprises show strong resilience with 7.1% registration growth in Q1. ecns.cn China's private sector showed strong resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with new business registrations rising steadily, according to a report released by State Administration for Market Regulation on Monday.
(2025-04-21). Survey: About 70% of CEOs reject U.S. tariff policies. ecns.cn Approximately 70 percent of surveyed CEOs disapprove of the United States' tariff policies, according to a report titled, "Nearly 70 percent of CEOs disapprove of Trump's tariffs: Survey", published by The Hill on Saturday.
(2025-04-21). Xi congratulates Nguema on election as president of Gabon. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on his election as president of the Gabonese Republic.
(2025-04-21). Xi sends congratulatory message to Noboa on re-election as president of Ecuador. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Daniel Noboa on his re-election as president of Ecuador.
(2025-04-21). Officials and scholars call for technology oriented toward human rights protection at forum, opposing certain countries' trampling of human rights via tech blockades. ecns.cn Human rights scholars at a forum in Chongqing, Southwest China, on Saturday adopted a joint consensus, agreeing that technology must be fundamentally oriented towards the protection of human rights. They expressed strong opposition to the infringement of human rights, perpetrated by certain countries through technological blockades.
(2025-04-21). China announces to sanction U.S. Congresspeople, officials and NGO heads. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Chinese side decides to impose sanctions on U.S. Congresspeople, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations who have acted egregiously on Hong Kong-related issues.
(2025-04-21). East China launches heavy ion medical center for cancer treatment. ecns.cn The Heavy Ion Medical Center was officially opened on Saturday at Mazu branch of Fujian Medical University Union Hospital in Putian City, Fujian Province.
(2025-04-21). 4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Qinghai. ecns.cn A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi county in Yushu, Qinghai province at 9: 07 am on Monday, according to official measurements released by the China Earthquake Networks Center.
(2025-04-21). What makes Wuyi Mountain captivate the world. ecns.cn Wuyi Mountain, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site, blends ecological wonders with cultural depth.
(2025-04-21). Wuyi Tea: From mountain winds to global brews. ecns.cn As a key origin of Chinese tea culture, Wuyi Mountain has produced Beiyuan tribute tea since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with Zhu Xi lecturing here.
(2025-04-21). Soulful flavors of Wuyi Mountain: Where mountains, waters and warmth meet. ecns.cn In Wuyi Mountain, nature and life entwine in harmony. Mist curls above emerald trails, bamboo rafts glide along Jiuqu Creek, and red walls of Da'an Village whisper revolutionary tales…
(2025-04-21). Is 2025 the New 1984? fpif.org Most of us can remember at least a few troubling scenes from George Orwell's dystopian
(2025-04-21). Buyende Man Survives Wife's Alleged Spirit-Driven Attack. plusnews.ug 
A man in his 40s is nursing multiple wounds after allegedly being attacked by his wife with a hand hoe while he slept in Gumpi Subcounty, Buyende District. The victim, Bazibu Charles, a resident of Busuubo in Innula Parish, says he was cut four times in the early hours of the morning. "It was around …
(2025-04-21). Easter Messages: Renew Morals, Unite Families, Bold Faith. plusnews.ug 
Christians across Uganda gathered in various churches on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, braving the cold weather to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious leaders used the occasion to call for moral renewal, unity in families, stronger Christian values, and decisive action against practices that undermine faith. In Katakwi District, Rev. Simon Peter Omaido …
(2025-04-21). Police Officer's Body Discovered in Septic Tank. plusnews.ug Senior Superintendent of Police Julius Ahimbisibwe, the former Commander of the Jinja Road Police Division in Kampala, has been found dead in a septic tank at his home in Nakitokolo, Nsangi in Wakiso District in a suspected suicide. His body, reportedly discovered in the early hours of Easter Monday, was "wrapped with a red rope …
(2025-04-21). America in 2025 . counterpunch.org (After Shelley's "England in 1819") An old, bad, vain, despised, and lying prez; Cronies, sycophants, corrupt, and now in charge; A tech czar, with a jobs chain-saw, at large; A loony with a brain worm who now says: All the things that saved us will be banned— Floride in our water, every good vaccine; Judges
(2025-04-21). Covid Vaccine Pregnancy Study Should Have Us Worried. dailysceptic.org A major study has been published in Paediatrics, apparently showing that the COVID-19 vaccines are safe in pregnancy. But Dr Raphael Lataster thinks the study is flawed, and now the journal has published his response.
(2025-04-21). Reforesting the Andes: One tree at a time. therealnews.com 
The trail leads across the vast horizon | traversing sharp green slopes. | A row of travelers walks on an overgrown path of stone | chiseled half a millenium ago into the hillside. | Thousands of feet above the valley floor | thousands of feet above the snaking brown Urubamba River | craggy snow-covered 17-, 18-, 19,000-foot peaks reach toward the heavens. | They are not just mountains. | They're Apus. | The word means "señor," "elder," or "the honored ones" in Quechua. | For the Andean Quechuan people, the apus are spirits that embody the mountains. | Spirits that protect them and their harvests. | And thi…
(2025-04-21). IDF Chief Tours Occupied Syria, Says Long-Term Control 'Vital'. news.antiwar.com IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir toured the Israeli-occupied area of southwest Syria on Sunday, speaking with commanders and approving new orders to continue the military operations against the area into the future, suggesting a long-term stay is the plan. Israel invaded Syria in December, following the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizing power from the …
(2025-04-21). Schools Tell 14 Year-Old Boys How to "Safely Choke Their Girlfriends During Sex" dailysceptic.org A council-funded sex education presentation shown in schools to teenagers as young as 14 has told them how to 'safely' choking their girlfriends during sex, saying it must always be done "with consent".
(2025-04-21). Meet the Ecosexuals: People Who Have Sex With Trees, Mud and Lumps of Coal to Somehow Save the Planet. dailysceptic.org Meet the ecosexuals: people who have sex with trees, mud and lumps of coal to save the planet. Lauded by the likes of the Guardian and Teen Vogue, the crazy green fringes are hitting the mainstream, says Steven Tucker.
(2025-04-21). Day of Activism in Solidarity with Palestine Held in Southern Bogotá / Jornada de Activismo en Solidaridad con Palestina en el Sur de Bogotá. worldbeyondwar.org 
The chapter of World BEYOND War in Bogota joined the day of action in solidarity with Palestine that was held in the town of USME in the south of the city of Bogota. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-21). Disarmament for a World of Peace / Por el Desarme para un Mundo de Paz. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, April 21, 2025 | Spanish Bellow. | Opposing war also implies advancing more immediate objectives, such as disarmament. Every year we watch in a worrying way as countries increase military spending, allocating substantial resources that could be used to solve more important problems for society. | That is why we have joined with the Brazilian organization Dhesarme, which works for Humanitarian Disarmament, based in Foz do Iguaàßu, and whose objective is the promotion of humanitarian disarmament in Brazil and around the world. | The focus of their activism is centered…
(2025-04-21). UK in Race to Opt Out of WHO Lockdown Powers. dailysceptic.org Britain has just weeks to escape new powers allowing the World Health Organisation to recommend imposing lockdowns in future pandemics, a group of MPs and peers has warned.
(2025-04-21). DOGE UK Launch: Join Us in the Fight Against Woke Waste. dailysceptic.org Charlotte Gill unveils DOGE UK, a turbo-charged taskforce born from her 'Woke Waste' Substack, aiming to audit taxpayer-funded absurdities and dismantle the bloated machinery of ideological spending. Join the fight!
(2025-04-21). What is Harvard vs Trump About? dailysceptic.org Trump's clash with Harvard shows a deeper culture war over what universities should be, with the Government pushing for merit and neutrality while Harvard clings to power and privilege, says Prof James Alexander.
(2025-04-21). COP29. The Great Reset of the Climate Apocalypse. Taxing the People to Feed the Banks. globalresearch.ca (First Published November 16, 2025.) | "Look, mother nature is making it undeniable that climate change has kicked in. The consequences are going to be enormous." | — David Suzuki [1] | *** | LISTEN TO THE SHOW
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(2025-04-21). 'Cuddle Parties' serve as an antidote for loneliness and lack of touch. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode on loneliness | Marion, a mother of three living in Berlin, remembers gr…
(2025-04-21). 10th Annual City Nature Challenge Begins April 25. indybay.org Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and California Academy of Sciences promote citizen science to learn about urban wildlife in all of its forms.
(2025-04-21). To relieve loneliness, AI companion robots move in with seniors. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode on loneliness | When 86-year-old Anthony Niemiec's wife passed away, he…
(2025-04-21). Belarus to attend anti-fascist congress in Moscow Oblast. eng.belta.by The event is timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and will be held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center in Moscow Oblast on 30 April 2025.
(2025-04-21). Endangerment Finding endangers energy freedom. wattsupwiththat.com There is no statutory or judicial foundation for deference to EPA's Endangerment Finding, no legal or scientific basis for it. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin should toss the EF on history's ash heap.
(2025-04-21). Public Citizen Leads the Fight Against Trump's Dangerous Deregulation. commondreams.org As President Donald Trump's 100th day in office approaches, Public Citizen is leading the fight against his administration's deregulatory efforts in the courtroom, in the media, and on Capitol Hill."Make no mistake: Trump's deregulatory blitz from DOGE's mass firings to dismantle entire agencies to gutting enforcement against corporate criminals will mean more preventable injuries and illnesses, more needless deaths, more consumer scams and ripoffs, more industrial disasters," said Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen. "These moves are about as inefficient as you could get. On the other hand, they w…
(2025-04-21). When I Had Enough. smoothiex12.blogspot.com This time with masturbatory resource Task and Purpose who peddle pseudo-military BS without having even basic tool kit for expressing their ignorant opinions on Russia and her military. Their butthurt is understandable ⚪ what they observe is beyond their experiences and sergeant-NCO, at best, level of "expertise". So, they peddle BS for fanboys. So, I decided to slightly review their "expertise" which is simply unapplicable at the levels where real operational level professionals operate. Ah, yes, this fabled "trench truth" ⚪ it sells, I don't dispute that.
(2025-04-21). Germany In Crisis Part 2: A Short History Of Exploding Gas Pipelines. popularresistance.org A single, brief phrase always comes to mind when I think of Germany. Whatever may be the specific matter to hand, sooner or later my thoughts go to three words that seem to me — and to many others, given they have survived so long in the discourse — to capture some essence of the nation and its place in the world. | "Germany is Hamlet." For a long time I attributed this pithy observation to Gordon Craig, among Germany's great 20th century historians. Craig (Germany, 1866—1945; The Germans) was noted for succinct observations of this kind. He saw Germany as a nation divided in history between its…
(2025-04-21). German parliament excludes Russia from ceremony marking victory over the Nazis. defenddemocracy.press By Peter Schwarz 17 April 2025 The German Parliament (Bundestag) has excluded the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus from the main commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on May 8. The parliamentary administration based its decision on a recommendation from the Foreign Ministry led by Green Party politician …
(2025-04-21). Left behind, Afghanistan is now an environmental hellhole. responsiblestatecraft.org 
For over four decades, Afghanistan has been trapped in a relentless cycle of war and destruction. While much of the world's attention has focused on the political and security dimensions of this conflict, another crisis has unfolded — one that will haunt the country for generations. Afghanistan's environment has suffered profound devastation, and the consequences for its people are dire. From poisoned water sources to barren lands, the natural world has become another casualty of war, with the most vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of this catastrophe. Every war in Afghanistan's modern history ha…
(2025-04-21). The fall of Saigon 1975: Fifty years of repeating what was forgotten. asiapacificreport.nz 
Part one of a two-part series: On the courage to remember COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle The first demonstration I ever went on was at the age of 12, against the Vietnam War. The first formal history lesson I received was a few months later when I commenced high school. That day the old history master,…
(2025-04-21). Manufactured Fear Causes Real Harm. progressive.org Politicians pick on transgender youth because they are politically convenient targets. It's about exploiting fear to win power.
(2025-04-21). A new "Queer Centered" Climate Religion Claims Inspiration from President Trump. wattsupwiththat.com "I thought, if you can get elected as president of the United States, then I can found my own religion"
(2025-04-21). Colonel Davis and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in 50 minutes.
(2025-04-21). The 80th Is Coming. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And the amount of excrement around it will only grow in the West. But here comes the Hollywood "History" (a euphemism for BS). This is from famous Patton movie and a completely made-up shit. However, one thing should be explained to many people who still cannot grasp realities of the Eastern Front. We can start, of course with the fact that Patton had a very high-pitched voice. But
(2025-04-21). Tuesday 4/22: Bayview Hunters Point Earth Day Health Justice Rally. indybay.org Meet at Bayview Plaza 3801 3rd Street 94124 | Marching to Hunters Point Naval Shipyard | 451 Galvez Avenue 94124…
(2025-04-21). Friday 5/30: Seaside Film Screening: The Singing Revolution. indybay.org 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
(2025-04-21). Wednesday 5/21: CAAMFest Mothers Day Screening. indybay.org 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-04-21). SSA to block benefit payments if social security recipients do not switch to Login.gov. indybay.org Save Social Security And Social Security Benefits Now, And In The Future!
(2025-04-21). Tuesday 4/22: 2025 California Senate Judiciary Committee – Reparative Justice – Special Order. indybay.org California State Legislature | 10th & O Street…
(2025-04-21). Thursday 4/24: Save Social Security Rally. indybay.org Social Security Office | 701 N. Shoreline Mountain View CA | Gather at benches on the N. Shoreline side of the site.
(2025-04-21). Saturday 4/26: AllMachines. indybay.org Ste 112 PMB 3953 | Anaheim, CA 92805…
(2025-04-21). 'Janis Ian: Breaking Silence': New documentary reflects her life and career. peoplesworld.org 
Janis Ian has been part of our musical landscape for six decades. She began writing songs and poetry as a child growing up in rural New Jersey and has never stopped creating in her long and storied career. Social justice and fighting the good fight have been in Ian's blood her entire life. From witnessing …
(2025-04-21). U.S. Army engineers expedite permits for controversial Great Lakes pipeline tunnel project. peoplesworld.org 
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will expedite permits to build a tunnel around an aging oil pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac. This channel connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. For years, the pipeline's continued operation has troubled environmentalists and Native American tribes over concerns about the potential for an …
(2025-04-21). Wayne State University unions fight Trump's attacks on higher education. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Working-class students, faculty, and staff at Wayne State University (WSU) are under attack. The Trump administration is slashing funding, targeting research, and threatening free speech on campuses across the country. But the faculty unions at Wayne State aren't backing down without a fight. The Wayne Academic Union (AAUP-AFT) and the Union of Part-Time Faculty (UPTF-AFT) …
(2025-04-21). Millions more march this weekend against the Trump agenda. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—More than 800 rallies nationwide, aimed at defeating the Trump agenda, including three within Washington D.C., drew at least three million people on April 19. The mobilizations against the president's agenda focused sharply on saving democracy, Social Security, and health care. The demonstrators made it clear that they are not waiting for the 2026 or …
(2025-04-21). French contradictions: Macron's Palestine play—too little, too late? peoplesworld.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel's very foundation as a settler colonial project. Thus, the mere existence of a Palestinian state with clearly defined geographical boundaries would …
(2025-04-21). La paradoja occidental de la ineficiencia: cuantas más crisis pagamos, más crisis enfrentamos. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-21). Temperatura del mar aumenta con rapidez en los últimos 40 años. radiohc.cu Londres, 21 abr (RHC) Las temperaturas superficiales del mar aumentaron aceleradamente durante las últimas cuatro décadas, según mostró el análisis de observaciones satelitales generadas por la Iniciativa sobre el Cambio Climático de la Agencia Europea del Espacio.
(2025-04-21). Inauguran en Cuba Premio Literario Casa de las Américas 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El Premio Literario Casa de las Américas 2025 quedó inaugurado hoy en la Sala Che Guevara de la institución cultural, en la capital cubana.
(2025-04-21). Beneath the Surface: Is the Trump-Netanyahu 'Unthinkable' About to Erupt? counterpunch.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent visit to Washington was no ordinary trip. The consensus among Israeli analysts, barring a few remaining loyalists, is that Netanyahu was not invited but, rather, summoned by US President Donald Trump.
(2025-04-21). Can Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia Pioneer A New Central European Integration Platform? thealtworld.com
(2025-04-21). A tutta velocità verso i preparativi bellici in Europa: cosa stanno facendo i cartografi militari francesi in Romania? strategic-culture.su Mentre la NATO rafforza i suoi fianchi orientali e sudorientali in previsione di un confronto a lungo termine con la Russia, deve anche monitorare attentamente le trasformazioni politiche nei suoi Stati membri. | Segue nostro Sul quotidiano francese Le Figaro è stato pubblicato un articolo sorprendente sulla presenza di cartografi dell'esercito francese in Romania in preparazione di un possibile "conflitto con la Russia". L'articolo, in…
(2025-04-21). Latin America Three Months Into Trump. popularresistance.org Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing "massive deportations," halting the "flood of drugs," combatting "threats to US security," and stopping other countries from "ripping us off" in trade. The over 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine is alive and on steroids. | But has Washington taken a sharp right turn, qualitatively departing from past practices, or simply intensified an already manifest imperial trajectory? And, from a south-of-the-border perspective, to what ext…
(2025-04-21). On Neo-Nazi Influence In Ukraine. popularresistance.org The U.S. relationship with Ukrainian fascists began after the Second World War. During the war, units of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN-B) took part in the Holocaust, killing at least 100,000 Jews and Poles. | Mykola Lebed, a top aide to Stepan Bandera, the leader of the fascist OUN-B, was recruited by the C.I.A. after the war, according to a 2010 study by the U.S. National Archives. | The government study said, "Bandera's wing (OUN/B) was a militant fascist organization." Bandera's closest deputy, Yaroslav Stetsko, said: ""I…fully appreciate the undeniably harmful and hostile role of the Jews,…
(2025-04-21). As Trump Guts Support for Disabled Students, Their Families Are Fighting Back. truthout.org If the Trump administration and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) have their way, the basic educational and human rights of students with disabilities will soon be eviscerated. Due to the planned demolition of the Department of Education, the rights of students with disabilities to "a free, appropriate public education" — guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities… |
(2025-04-21). Doctor, Nurse Shortages Persist in Rural Areas Years After COVID. truthout.org Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics in southeastern Iowa is small. The 14-bed hospital, in Sigourney, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. CEO Matt Ives wants to hire a third doctor, but he said finding physicians for a rural area has been challenging since the covid-19 pandemic. |
(2025-04-21). Chicago Teachers Secure Deal for Greener, Healthier Schools. truthout.org The Chicago Teachers Union won a tentative agreement in December that, for the first time, addresses climate and environmental justice demands — making healthy green schools a priority in our city. We achieved this breakthrough even while broader contract negotiations stalled. Finally, in April, we ratified the full agreement, which also includes big raises and lower class sizes. |
(2025-04-21). Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza. truthout.org Since Israel's war in Gaza began in October 2023, a severe cash crisis has become one of the most pressing challenges for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Monetary Authority, Gaza had 56 bank branches and 91 ATMs before the conflict. However, ongoing Israeli bombardment has destroyed most of these facilities. In addition, widespread power outages and the collapse of… |
(2025-04-21). Van Hollen: Abrego García's Rights Matter for All Americans. truthout.org We speak with Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, just back from El Salvador, where he met Kilmar Abrego García, the Maryland father whom the Trump administration says they forcibly transferred to an El Salvador mega-prison last month by "administrative error." "We will keep fighting for his constitutional rights, because if we deny the constitutional rights for one person, we threaten them for… |
(2025-04-21). Trump Slashed Team That Investigates Line-of-Duty Fire Deaths. truthout.org When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, a small team of federal health workers is often called on to pinpoint what went wrong and identify how to avoid similar accidents in the future. That's what happened after two firefighters died in California in 2020 while searching for an elderly woman in a burning library. It happened in 2023 when a Navy firefighter died in Maryland after a floor… |
(2025-04-21). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, It Didn't Start with Donald Trump. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Best guess: If you don't happen to love golf or imagine the world as a golf course, you're on the wrong planet these days. And that's true in so many different ways. Okay, it's also true that, unlike …
(2025-04-21). Avances en la recuperación de unidades termoeléctricas en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica de Cuba (UNE) informa sobre los progresos en las termoeléctricas Felton 1 y Nuevitas 5, claves para la estabilidad energética del país. El director de la planta confirmó que se encuentra en la fase final de solución de la avería y estimó que el proceso de arranque de Felton 1 podría iniciarse este martes en horario matutino.
(2025-04-21). Comenzó la edición 65 del Premio Literario Casa de las Américas. cubadebate.cu Jorge Fornet, director del Centro de Investigaciones Literarias de Casa de las Américas, explicó que este año el Premio contó con una amplia participación, con el envío de 1 500 obras. También realizó la presentación del jurado de las distintas categorías, constituido por expertos de Cuba, México, Costa Rica, Argentina y Venezuela.
(2025-04-21). CNE de Venezuela destaca participación plural en comicios de mayo. radiohc.cu Caracas, 21 abr (RHC) El Consejo Nacional Electoral de Venezuela destacó este lunes la participación plural y democrática para las elecciones regionales del 25 de mayo, en las que estarán presentes 54 organizaciones con fines políticos.
(2025-04-21). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a Cuba Salud 2025, cita por el bienestar universal (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel encabezó este lunes el acto de apertura de la V Convención Internacional Cuba Salud 2025, que acoge a cinco mil delegados de unos 88 países, enfocados en la cobertura sanitaria universal.
(2025-04-21). Presidente Maduro exige a Bukele liberar a venezolanos encarcelados en El Salvador. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro afirmó este lunes en Caracas que la retención irregular de 252 migrantes venezolanos en el Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (Cecot) en El Salvador, abre el compás para discutir importantes temas.
(2025-04-21). General de Ejército Raúl Castro expresa pesar por deceso del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz expresó este lunes su profundo agradecimiento y afecto hacia el papa Francisco, fallecido esta jornada, a quien calificó de amigo entrañable, y hombre íntegro y consecuente.
(2025-04-21). Cuba reafirma su compromiso con el paradigma "Una Sola Salud" en convención internacional. cubadebate.cu El cónclave abrió sus puertas bajo el lema "Ciencia, solidaridad y compromiso humano frente a los desafíos globales", con la presencia del Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez y otros miembros del gobierno y autoridades del sector.
(2025-04-21). Expresan su pesar católicos de Cuba por deceso del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) La Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Cuba expresó su pesar por el fallecimiento hoy, a la edad de 88 años, del sumo pontífice de la Iglesia católica, su santidad el papa Francisco.
(2025-04-21). EEUU: Tribunal federal emite veredicto amparado en Título III de Ley Helms Burton. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) Un tribunal federal de Estados Unidos emitió su primer veredicto en un juicio con jurado sobre presuntas propiedades nacionalizadas en Cuba después del 1 de enero de 1959, al amparo del Título III de la Ley Helms-Burton.
(2025-04-21). Duelo Oficial en Cuba por fallecimiento del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel decretó este lunes Duelo Oficial por el fallecimiento del sumo pontífice de la Iglesia Católica, su santidad el papa Francisco.
(2025-04-21). Solidarios con Cuba en Italia lamentan la muerte del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu Roma, 21 abr (RHC) La Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba -Anaic-, lamentó el fallecimiento del Papa Francisco, quien siempre mantuvo su lucha por la paz y la justicia social, indica un comunicado de esa organización.
(2025-04-21). Parlamento Latinoamericano destaca legado del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El Parlamento Latinoamericano y Caribeño (Parlatino) expresó este lunes su pesar por el fallecimiento del papa Francisco, y destacó su legado para la región.
(2025-04-21). Conmemoran en Cuba aniversario 215 de independencia de Venezuela (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) Una ofrenda floral en la estatua del Libertador Simón Bolívar ubicada en la capital de Cuba, se colocó hoy en conmemoración del aniversario 215 de la Declaración de Independencia de Venezuela.
(2025-04-21). Il Myanmar come ponte per il multipolarismo in Asia. strategic-culture.su La posizione geografica strategica del Myanmar lo rende un attore fondamentale nel panorama economico e geopolitico in evoluzione dell'Asia. | Segue nostro Il contesto geopolitico ed economico | Situato tra due delle nazioni più grandi e influenti del mondo, India e Cina, il Myanmar occupa una posizione unica come ponte di collegamento tra l'Asia meridionale e il Sud-est asiatico. àà anche membro dell'Associazione delle Nazioni d…
(2025-04-21). Cuba y Vietnam celebran 65 años de amistad (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas Ho Chi Minh de Vietnam entregó este lunes una colección de dibujos infantiles a Cuba, en el contexto del aniversario 65 de las relaciones bilaterales.
(2025-04-21). Muestra colectiva de humor político en Cuba titulada Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) La muestra colectiva en solidaridad con Palestina, titulada Gaza, se estrena hoy en la habanera galería 23 y 12, convirtiéndose en uno de los epicentros para denunciar el genocidio desde el arte.
(2025-04-21). Presidenta de México reitera respuesta oficial frente a versiones de Ecuador. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 21 abr (RHC) La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, reiteró hoy la respuesta de la cancillería frente a las acusaciones sobre presuntos sicarios de este país en supuestos atentados en Ecuador y cuestionó la falta de pruebas en esas versiones.
(2025-04-21). Ministro de Salud de Zimbabwe en Cuba Salud 2025 (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El Ministro de Salud y Bienestar Infantil de Zimbabwe, Dr. Douglas T. Mombeshora, encabeza la delegación de esta nación africana a Cuba Salud 2025, a partir de hoy en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana.
(2025-04-21). Literatura presente en la ruta del Mes de Europa en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) Este lunes arrancó la tercera semana del Mes de Europa en Cuba y la literatura cobra protagonismo con la apertura, en La Habana, de la primera edición del Festival de Letras Europeas.
(2025-04-21). Capital de Rusia acogerá Foro Internacional de Comunicación Estratégica. radiohc.cu Moscú, 21 abr (RHC) La Cámara Pública en Moscú acogerá el 21 de mayo el primer Foro Internacional "Comunicación Estratégica", con el objetivo de compartir experiencias y encontrar soluciones en esta esfera, informó hoy el canal multinacional TVBrics.
(2025-04-21). Inauguran en Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes muestra entre Italia y Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) El Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Edificio de Arte Universal), acogerá la inauguración el 25 de este mes la exposición "Palio Pasión Arte Tradición", de los fotógrafos Marco Delogu, de Italia, y Carlos T. Cairo, de Cuba, informó la institución.
(2025-04-21). Inició en Cuba primera etapa de 64 Campaña de Vacunación Antipolio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 abr (RHC) La primera etapa de 64 Campaña de Vacunación Antipoliomielítica Oral Bivalente comenzó este lunes en Cuba hasta el 26 de abril, para todos los niños de más de un mes de nacidos y sin cumplir los tres años.