(2025-04-24). UN: Gaza Is Facing Worst Humanitarian Situation Yet Due to Israeli Blockade. scheerpost.com A girl walks inside Gaza during the Gaza-Israel war to get food. Jaber Jehad Badwan, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Dave DeCamp / The UN's humanitarian office, OCHA,
(2025-04-24). ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Netanyahu denies pushing laws to benefit expat Israeli Hollywood mogul. haaretz.com Testifying for 25th time, the PM claimed that when he sought to advance a law that would extend the income tax exemption for returning residents, he did not know that billionaire expat Arnon Milchan had that status. He also denied charges in the indictment that he helped Channel 10 when Milchan was its controlling shareholder…
(2025-04-24). After IDF withholds info on Palestinian paramedic detained in Rafah, family appeals to top court. haaretz.com Asaad al-Nassasra was arrested following the incident in which 15 aid workers were killed by the IDF in southern Gaza. The Israeli army is refusing to let him meet a lawyer and his family is demanding information about his whereabouts…
(2025-04-24). Pope Francis: A Humble Advocate for Sharing the World's Resources. counterpunch.org 
Like millions of other people, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Pope Francis, one of the most vocal and humble advocates for sharing the world's resources. Since assuming the throne of St Peter in 2013, the Pope championed many causes that are dear to progressive activists—from agroecology to post-growth economics, fossil fuel divestment, arms trade regulation and global
(2025-04-24). US War Chief Faces Calls To Resign Over New 'Signalgate' Scandal. scheerpost.com Pete Hegseth. Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0 By US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism and calls for his firing after it was reported by the New York Times (NYT) that he shared sensitive military plans of a March attack on Yemen in a Signal chat group that included his wife, brother, and personal lawyer.
(2025-04-24). Pope Francis Obits Omit Focus on Palestine. scheerpost.com Pope Francis at Joint Base Andrews. Pete Souza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons | By Ari Paul / The obituaries for Pope Francis in the leading US newspapers ignored the late pontiff's commitment to the Palestinian people and the acute suffering in Gaza in the last years of his life. Many of them ran separate pieces that highlighted Francis' concern for Gaza and the response of Palestinians to his death, but they failed to mention these aspects of his papacy in the lengthy obituaries…
(2025-04-24). IDF: Reservist killed in northern Gaza, two soldiers seriously wounded. haaretz.com ISRAEL: House arrest of Qatargate suspect extended by two weeks; Israeli Mossad chief to meet Qatari PM for hostage talks ‚ñ GAZA: 61 reportedly killed since Thursday morning; IDF chief said operations in Gaza will expand if no progress in hostage returns seen ‚ñ IRAN: Foreign Mister ready to meet E3 countries for talks, following U.S. momentum…
(2025-04-24). Israeli strikes kill 23 in Gaza Strip; IDF says it targeted a terrorist command center. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Security cabinet to convene Thursday evening ‚ñ GAZA: IDF, Shin Bet say they struck terrorists in Hamas, Islamic Jihad command center in Jabalya ‚ñ WEST BANK: 12-year-old killed by IDF fire, Palestinian health officials say; IDF says it killed Palestinian who threw explosive device at forces…
(2025-04-24). Palestinian voices are throttled by the promotion of foreign agendas. thealtworld.com Almost all political rhetoric about Israel's genocide in Gaza completely misses the point. That includes the Palestinian Authority's purported concern about Palestinians in Gaza, which does not extend to any concern about Israel's ultimate colonial vision of creating "Greater Israel". | As the PA's official news agency Wafa
(2025-04-24). A 'Trump deal'? Juggling war, 'easy war' and negotiation. thealtworld.com The key MAGA issue is not foreign policy, but how to structurally re-balance an economic paradigm in danger of an extinction event. | Trump clearly is in the midst of an existential conflict. He has a landslide mandate. But is ringed by a resolute domestic enemy front in the form of an 'industrial concern' infused with Deep State ideology, centred primarily on preserving U.S. global power (rather than on mending of the economy). | The key MAGA issue however is not foreign policy, but how to structurally re-balance an economic paradigm in danger of an extinction event. Trump has always been clear that this forms h…
(2025-04-24). Will Trump's Tariff Policy Lead Southeast Asia to "A Future Without US Influence" ? globalresearch.ca The new US policy on trade tariffs paves the way for a future without American influence in Southeast Asia. Despite the urgent measures that some Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam and Thailand, are taking to seek concessions with the United …
(2025-04-24). Will There be a Big Change in the World's Balance of Power? Can This Happen Without a Big War? globalresearch.ca In historical terms when the situation is moving towards a significant change in the balance of power, possibilities of war can increase, although by no means war is inevitable in such circumstances. | The present times and the near future have …
(2025-04-24). Turkey and NATO Undermining Stability in Eurasia. globalresearch.ca I've recently
(2025-04-24). Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. globalresearch.ca Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects nearly a billion people worldwide. It causes breathing interruptions during sleep that prevent you from reaching restorative sleep stages | Common symptoms include loud snoring, gasping/choking during sleep, morning headaches, daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating and mood …
(2025-04-24). Leading Overarching Objective of World Policy Must be to Avoid Big Wars. globalresearch.ca Our already deeply troubled world has recently entered a new phase of disruption and instability. Some influential people who were happy with earlier times blame only the recent disruptions and forget the serious flaws and high risks of the earlier …
(2025-04-24). Trans-Caspian Corridor: Flawed Alternative Under NATO's Shadow. globalresearch.ca In a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), or Middle Corridor, as it is also known, is gaining attention as a potential trade bridge between Europe and Asia, with European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der …
(2025-04-24). Walking, Waiting, Wondering, Walking Again — On Orders. "Israel's Duplicity" . Barbara Nimri Aziz. globalresearch.ca "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk" is the title of a With no prior knowledge of this film's content, I knew it …
(2025-04-24). The Cost of Ignoring the Root Cause of Chronic Disease. J. Mercola. globalresearch.ca The U.S. channels 90% of its $4.5 trillion annual healthcare costs toward chronic diseases, yet most of it funds profitable drugs and procedures that do not address the root cause of illness | Prescription drugs trap patients in an endless cycle …
(2025-04-24). FDA to Remove Toxic Artificial Food Dyes from U.S. Food Supply and Medications. globalresearch.ca 
In a landmark move aimed at addressing the chronic disease epidemic, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary announced today that the agency will eliminate petroleum-based synthetic food dyes from the American food and drug supply. | . | . | . ⚪
(2025-04-24). The Selling of America: Ending the US Dollar's Exorbitant Privilege? globalresearch.ca Has the love, or even more so the fixation, gone with the US dollar, that all cushioning reserve currency that has shown itself unimpeachable for decades? A curious event teasing and ruffling currency watchers and financiers is becoming a pattern: …
(2025-04-24). Trump's 'Golden Dome' — Another SDI or Irrevocable Militarization of Space? globalresearch.ca During the (First) Cold War, the Reagan administration launched the much-touted SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative) program, now better known under its more popular name — "Star Wars". On paper, it was one of the most ambitious ventures ever undertaken by …
(2025-04-24). African American Farmers Facing Complete Annihilation Under Trump Tariffs. globalresearch.ca In a recent interview with the Cable News Network (CNN), the Founder and President of the National Black Farmers Association (NBFA), John Boyd, Jr., says that the agricultural policies of the administration of Donald Trump are proving to be a …
(2025-04-24). How a President Becomes a Dictator: By Executive Order. globalresearch.ca "We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest periods of human …
(2025-04-24). Response to US-Israel Preemptive Attack: Iran's "Fattah-1" Hypersonic Missile Is Accurate, Lethal and Unstoppable. globalresearch.ca In the event that the United States and Israel launch a preemptive attack on Iran, Iran is prepared to deliver a withering response that will destroy US military bases, oil production facilities, critical infrastructure, and command and control centres across …
(2025-04-24). A Moral Imperative for the 2025 Canadian Election. The Genocide in Gaza. globalresearch.ca Back in August 2014, the New Democratic Party (NDP) was led by Tom Mulcair whose Zionism was so extreme that a sitting MP, Sana Hassainia, of the Montreal-area riding of Vercheres-Les Patriotes, could not accept Mulcair's position and chose …
(2025-04-24). Democracy Now! 2025-04-24 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 24, 2025; "Ultimate Grifter": Bob Kuttner on How Trump Could Drop His Tariffs & Take Credit for Saving Economy; As Trump Attacks CBS, Maria Ressa Warns He Is Following Philippine Model to Crack Down on Free Press; Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa Remembers Pope Francis for Progressive Views & Embracing the Global South; Trump's War on Children: DOGE Guts Head Start, Child Abuse Programs, Healthcare & More | Headlines for April 24, 2025; "Ultimate Grifter": Bob Kuttner on How Trump Could Drop His Tariffs & Take Credit for Saving Economy; As Trump Attacks CBS, Maria Ressa W…
(2025-04-24). Spanish deputy PM's party calls for cancellation of Israeli arms order. defenddemocracy.press Sam Jones in Madrid Apr 23,2025 Leftwing party says ‚Ǩ6.6m order for bullets from Israeli firm breaches coalition government agreements The leftwing junior partners in Spain's socialist-led coalition government have called on the interior ministry to cancel a ‚Ǩ6.6m ( £5.7m) order for millions of bullets from an Israeli company, claiming the deal breaches coalition agreements …
(2025-04-24). War by other means — Trump's tariffs and the empire's final gamble. defenddemocracy.press Thomas Fazi Apr 15, 2025 Trump's tariff policy represents a desperate bid to preserve US economic, military and geopolitical dominance at any cost — using economic coercion against nearly every country on the planet Over the past two weeks, Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the global economy by announcing sweeping tariffs on dozens …
(2025-04-24). Trump Admin Enacts Vast Censorship of American Scientists Over Israel. defenddemocracy.press Lee Fang Apr 22, 2025 Research institutes and universities may engage in boycotts or divestment to pressure any country or government entity in the world. Recent institutional boycotts include measures to protest corporations that do business in North Carolina and China. That right no longer exists when it comes to protests of Israel. Researchers and university employees who …
(2025-04-24). Trump is surrounded by Orthodox cult members. defenddemocracy.press Apr. 15, 2025 The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate on Donald Trump's close relationship with the cult-like, settler-tied Chabad Lubavitch sect, as one of its key operatives is elevated to an administration post. Trump is surrounded by Orthodox cult members by The Grayzone Read on Substack We remind our readers that publication of articles …
(2025-04-24). US Treasury chief calls tariff war with China unsustainable and expects it to ease. defenddemocracy.press Robert Delaney, Khushboo Razdan, Igor Patrick Apr 22, 2025 Negotiations with Beijing have yet to start, Scott Bessent adds, voicing belief in a possible deal as markets surge on report US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told a closed-door investor summit on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's tariff war with China has led to an unsustainable, two-way …
(2025-04-24). 'They will always protect the elites over workers and communities': Hope not Hate responds to Reform UK press conference. leftfootforward.org 'We've uncovered candidates who have posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies, and praised extremists. These aren't isolated cases. This is a party that's opening the door to hate.'
(2025-04-24). Reform UK mayoral candidate Andrea Jenkyns faces challenge over right to stand. leftfootforward.org Dame Andrea Jenkyns, Reform UK's Lincolnshire mayoral candidate, has been challenged over her right to stand in the local election. | A complaint has been submitted to the North Kesteven district council over whether Jenkyns is entitled to be on the electoral roll in the county. | Inclusion on the electoral roll is based on either residing in the area where you register to vote and can include having a second home. | Jenkyns was added to the North Kesteven electoral roll at an address in Bassingham, near Lincoln, earlier this month. | A formal hearing will take place tomorrow (Friday 25 April), just six days b…
(2025-04-24). Asia Pacific eyes regional trade in response to U.S. tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
The Asia Pacific region has been among the hardest hit by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, according to the IMF. At the IMF's annual spring meetings, officials are exploring ways for Asia Pacific nations to strengthen trade within the region to reduce reliance on the U.S. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2025-04-24). Canadian lumber faces tariff turmoil ahead of federal election. america.cgtn.com 
As Canadians gear up for a pivotal federal election, growing concerns over U.S. trade tensions are shaping the national conversation. This is especially true for industries like softwood lumber, which has already been hit with a 14.5% tariff. However, with President Trump threatening an additional 25% levy, the escalating trade pressure is having a direct impact on workers. CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-04-24). IMF warns of mounting global debt and trade uncertainty. america.cgtn.com 
The IMF has sounded the alarm over escalating global public debt, warning it is reaching potentially crisis levels. The IMF also cited extreme uncertainty in trade policy, largely driven by U.S. tariffs and related global shocks. CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2025-04-24). Militarism and Resistance w/ Mike Prysner. counterpunch.org On this episode of CounterPunch Radio, Erik Wallenberg and Joshua Frank talk to Mike Prysner about the military, Pete Hegseth's attacks on Black troops, anti-war resistance, and more. | Mike Prysner is a writer and producer of The Empire Files. Since returning from the Iraq war, he has been an organizer of anti-war veterans and service members. He hosts a military podcast called Eyes Left, and is co-director of the upcoming film on US military pollution, Earth's Greatest Enemy.
(2025-04-24). The Ever-Expanding War Machine. counterpunch.org 
Under the guise of efficiency, the Trump administration is taking a sledgehammer to essential programs and agencies that are the backbone of America's civilian government. The virtual elimination of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and plans to shut down the Department of Education are just the most visible examples of a campaign that includes layoffs of budget experts, public health officials, scientists, and other critical personnel whose work undergirds the daily operations of government and provides the basic services needed by businesses, families, and individuals alike. Many of those se…
(2025-04-24). Euphemistic Practices: The IDF, Killing Aid Workers and Self-Investigation. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-24). Columbia Alumni Talk Back to Trump. counterpunch.org 
That great slumbering beast, the Columbia University alumni, has finally awakened. Over 4,000 graduates from all the many schools of the institution, including Law and Medicine, the Teachers College, General Studies and Business have signed a petition that calls on the university to defend academic freedom in the wake of the recent attacks by the
(2025-04-24). China's Growth Leaves Trump's MAGA USA in the Dust. counterpunch.org 
The International Monetary Fund just released its growth projections for 2025, as well as the next five years. It's not a very good picture for Donald Trump's economic plans. The I.M.F. projects the US economy will grow just 1.8 percent from 2024 to 2025. It looks even worse for next year, with growth projected to
(2025-04-24). Letter From London: How We Come and Go. counterpunch.org 
A few weeks ago, the first thing I noticed was how uncannily still the red and white helicopter was against the blue sky. It was hovering above the River Thames like a hawk. I couldn't see the river—buildings blocked the view—but the sound was unmistakable: agitated rotor blades cutting through surprisingly warm air. What was
(2025-04-24). A Backward Look at Easter: The Possibility for White People to Lose Supremacy and Find Something Better. counterpunch.org 
[I] was quite content…to let everything about me go on, unquestioned, like a great machine — that was its habit and mine — to take it all for granted and consider it all right…there was nothing wrong in my world — or, if anything, not much — or, little or much, it was no affair
(2025-04-24). Walking, Waiting, Wondering, Walking Again…On Orders in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
"Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk" is the title of a soon-to-be-released film featuring photojournalist Fatima Hassouna the most recent of more than 208 assassinated Gazan journalists. With no prior knowledge of that film's content, I knew it emanated from Palestine. These eight words embodied reiterations of a portrait that for many months
(2025-04-24). Tips for Organizing at the Big Rally. counterpunch.org Here are some organizing rules of thumb. They may be useful in many circumstances, but in this article, I will focus on multi-issue or Democratic Party-led protests. The "Hands-Off" protest or the Sanders/AOC revival meetings are so useful to the Democrats that they are not about to go away. No matter our focus, our strategic
(2025-04-24). Creating Communities of Care Amidst Deportation. counterpunch.org 
Fifty years after resettlement following the US War in Vietnam, nearly 17,000 Southeast Asian refugees are living with deportation orders. Most Southeast Asians with orders of removal came to the US as refugee children or youth or were born in refugee camps, were raised as Americans, and have no memories of living in Southeast Asia.
(2025-04-24). Lawsuit Filed Against Permanent Pipeline Corridor in National Forest in Idaho. counterpunch.org 
The Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Yellowstone to Uintas Connection filed a federal lawsuit this month to stop a proposed pipeline corridor that would cut through six roadless areas in a National Forest in Idaho. The area is habitat for imperiled species like the greater sage grouse, grizzly bears, lynx, and wolverine, and the
(2025-04-24). The Tyranny of the Minority or Business as Usual? counterpunch.org 
On April 7, 2025, I went to Youngstown OH where Tim Walz hosted a town hall, along with about 2,600 people. We are all desperate for a chance to hear about the chaos we're experiencing, and I think to speak a few words about our grievances. Congressman Michael Rulli, who represents the district—has failed to
(2025-04-24). After Tucker Carlson Guest Attacked a Defense Advisory Board, the Pentagon Nuked Its Website. theintercept.com 
The Pentagon quietly scrubbed an advisory board's website after a fired aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth complained that it was stocked with holdovers hostile to President Donald Trump who might be spreading damaging leaks. | The Defense Policy Board's online roster was erased after axed staffer Dan Caldwell told Tucker Carlson in an interview that its members were "incredibly hostile" to Trump. | Caldwell was fired Friday amid a Defense Department leak investigation that has led to the ouster of several longtime Hegseth confidants. | In his interview with Carlson, Caldwell cast himself as the victim of…
(2025-04-24). A Bomb Threat Targeted Student Protesters. So Why Did They Get Blamed for It. theintercept.com 
When a bomb threat coincided with a pro-Palestine student protest at Barnard College last month, the New York City Police Department arrested nine demonstrators. By the next day, local and national media had picked up the story. Some outlets suggested that the protesters were responsible for the threat. "Several Barnard College protesters in custody after bomb threat made during sit-in," read one That headline, as well as statements from Barnard College and the NYPD, overlooked a key f…
(2025-04-24). Pakistan Warns of War as India Suspends Water Treaty, Closes Border. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Holocaust Memory Under Attack as Political Agendas Rewrite History. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Opinion: Will Australia Succumb to Anti-Israel Populism as Elections Near? themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Syria Open to Abraham Accords, US Congressman Says After Damascus Visit. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Gaza Protest Leader to Trump: 'Talk to Us, Not Hamas'. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). From Buenos Aires to the Vatican: A Rabbi Remembers the Pope. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Former Gaza Hostages Join Holocaust Survivors for March of the Living at Auschwitz. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Pakistan's Jamaat-e-Islami Demands Hamas Office in the Country. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Trump's War on Children: DOGE Guts Head Start, Child Abuse Programs, Healthcare & More. democracynow.org 
Cuts by the Trump administration are putting children at risk, according to a new report by ProPublica. The administration has cut funds and manpower for child abuse investigations, enforcement of child support payments, child care and more. On top of that, Head Start preschools, which offer free child care to low-income parents, are being severely gutted. Democracy Now! speaks with ProPublica reporter Eli Hager on his investigation into Trump's "War on Children." | "It wasn't just cuts to these more liberal-coded programs like support for child care and direct assistance to lower-in…
(2025-04-24). Venezuela's Economy Maintains Momentum Despite US Attacks. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Apr 23, 2025 | Despite an environment marked by unilateral coercive measures [euphemistically referred to as "sanctions"> and trade restrictions, the Venezuelan economy is experiencing a sustained process of recovery and growth. This trend is not a response to isolated events but is sustained over time as a result of accumulated efforts, adaptations, and internal transformations. Illegal sanctions and threats of "secondary" tariffs seek to forcibly derail this progress, yet dynamics of resistance have re-energized the Venezuelan national productive apparatus and international investment.
(2025-04-24). Student loans in default will be sent for collection. Here's what to know for borrowers. whyy.org Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in default will be Roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their Referrals for collection had been put on hold since March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the U.S. government also paused federal studen…
(2025-04-24). Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion. whyy.org 
Ryan Howard was a rookie with the Philadelphia Phillies just putting baseball on notice with his moonshot home runs when he met Howard was introduced to O'Neil as a modern-day
(2025-04-24). Federal judge blocks Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs. whyy.org A federal judge on Thursday blocked Trump administration directives that The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which accused the Republican administration of violating teachers' due process and First Amendment rights. | In February, the U.S. Education Department told schools and colleges they needed to end any practice that differen…
(2025-04-24). Philly researchers are using AI robots to better support aging adults with autism. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At the The head had large, dark eyes, a tiny, upturned nose and a little mouth and swiveled in the direction of any nearby speaker. | Immedi…
(2025-04-24). Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire: 19-year-old charged with arson. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Ocean County and New Jersey officials said Thursday they have arrested an Ocean Township man in connection to the Prosecutors in Ocean County have charged 19-year-old Joseph Kling with aggravated arson and arson. He is being held at the Ocean County Jail. | According to a joint statement from officials…
(2025-04-24). 2 years later, city says Washington Avenue redo is working. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Two years after a An
(2025-04-24). Trade, tourism, culture: Philly region's tie to Canada. whyy.org Our area has strong cultural and economic ties with Canada. They're our biggest trading partner and tourism between our borders is popular and convenient.
(2025-04-24). Penn Relays, StrEATFest, Philly Black Pride and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org With spring comes showers, flowers and … festivals. We're not sure who programmed so many fests into one weekend, but here we are. There are nature fests, including Naturepalooza and Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, but it's also a big foodies weekend, with Flavors on the Avenue in South Philly and Manayunk's StrEAT Fest happening simultaneously on Sunday. We're OK with too much of a good thing when it comes to food. Art lovers will have plenty of reasons to enjoy and explore this weekend. The Philadelphia Show is at the Art Museum through Sunday, now in its 63rd year, and in the 'burbs, Media's second annual…
(2025-04-24). Restaurant Favorites: Carbon Copy, Tuna Bar, Snuff Mill. whyy.org In this episode, our three guests try beers and slices at Carbon Copy, an easy-going pizza joint and brewery in West Philly; toro, uni, hamachi, and more at Old City's swanky sushi spot, Tuna Bar; and an opulent steakhouse and butchery, Snuff Mill in Wilmington, where the champaign and caviar flow freely.
(2025-04-24). Record-Breaking United Crush Multan. thinktank.pk Islamabad United continued their dream run in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X, extending their winning streak to ten consecutive matches—a new all-time record in PSL history. The defending champions powered past Multan Sultans by seven wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday night in Match 13 of the tournament. Led by Shadab …
(2025-04-24). This Mental Health Awareness Month. tomdispatch.com The United States has been in the throes of a mental health and overdose crisis so severe it has spanned five presidential administrations and been classified as an official state of emergency in three of them. No one knows exactly how this emergency will play out during the current Trumpian cocktail of uncertainty, fear, and cuts to social services, but charts of the recent turbulence of the stock market suggest a relevant visual: imagine the nervous systems of millions of already struggling Americans, along with millions more who are being pushed to the limits of what they can handle, all experiencing deep emot…
(2025-04-24). The Science of Scapegoating: Nature's Farcical Case for Climate Litigation. wattsupwiththat.com And while the authors may hope their citations are someday read aloud in court, they may want to prepare for another reality: being footnoted in future textbooks as a cautionary tale of how not to do science.
(2025-04-24). Climate Change Myths Part 1: Polar Bears, Arctic Ice, and Food Shortages. wattsupwiththat.com The era of global warming has ended. The era of global boiling has arrived. Global boiling! The world's doomed, I'm told. We're in the sixth mass extinction right now. I only wish someone could have warned us about this apart from every scientist for the last 50 years.
(2025-04-24). Trump's Example to the World: Cull Activists to Achieve Energy Abundance. wattsupwiththat.com Simply by following the lead of U.S. President Donald J. Trump, national leaders of developing countries can clear away obstacles to rational energy policy that have been erected by climate activists.
(2025-04-24). Japan's Choice for East Asia's Security Future. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a more divided world in which global power balances are changing, and regional tensions are mounting, Japan again stands at a strategy fork. The decision it faces is both of the past and of the present: Will it adhere to an increasingly outdated security framework rooted in neo-realist power politics, …
(2025-04-24). What will happen in Syria now? uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan The US and Israel have won the first act of the war in Syria. As a result of the civil war they provoked in 2011, they succeeded in toppling the Bashar al-Assad government in December 2024. The power was taken over by al-Julani, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a …
(2025-04-24). Europe's Three Fears: The US, Russia, and China. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen As international dynamics shift toward a multipolar world and a new global order emerges, the EU is becoming increasingly isolated. Being in a geopolitically and geostrategically fragile position, the EU finds itself floundering, anxious, and in search of its place in the face of the US, Russia, and China. In past …
(2025-04-24). Israeli Precision Strike on Jabalia Police Station Leaves 10 Dead, Dozens Wounded. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Analyst: BRICS Pay to make it easier for Russian companies to enter Brazilian market. tvbrics.com 
The expert noted that companies from Russia have a high interest in the Brazilian market…
(2025-04-24). Brazil's civil aviation hits record high with over 10 million passengers in March. tvbrics.com 
Industry sees historic growth in passenger numbers, international flights, and cargo volume…
(2025-04-24). China's Foreign Ministry: BRICS mechanism emerging as backbone of Global South cooperation. tvbrics.com The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Beijing is determined to develop cooperation within the association…
(2025-04-24). EAEU countries to launch mechanism of financial support for agrarians. tvbrics.com 
It is now available for cooperation projects in the industrial sector…
(2025-04-24). Egypt outlines national strategy to stabilise pharmaceutical supply and expand emergency pharmacy network. tvbrics.com 
As part of these reforms, 29 new Emergency Pharmacy branches have been established nationwide…
(2025-04-24). Ethiopian Prime Minister unveils key urban development project in Addis Ababa. tvbrics.com 
Revitalised corridor marks progress in Ethiopia's smart city vision, prioritising sustainability and community welfare…
(2025-04-24). G20 agricultural meeting takes place in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The main topic of the event was food security…
(2025-04-24). Indonesia boosts medical device exports to US$273 million as AI-driven innovation expands. tvbrics.com 
The sector's progress is supported by the increasing adoption of advanced technologies…
(2025-04-24). Iran and India intend to expand judicial cooperation within SCO and BRICS frameworks. tvbrics.com 
On the sidelines of the Hangzhou summit, the heads of the two countries' judicial systems discussed digital justice, cyber security, and joint legal initiatives…
(2025-04-24). Prehistoric Neolithic and Chalcolithic site reveals early cultural transition in Iran. tvbrics.com 
The site dates back to 5200 and 4500 BC…
(2025-04-24). Prospects for Russia-Africa cooperation discussed in Moscow. tvbrics.com The meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening ties across various fields…
(2025-04-24). Yazd is recognised as global city for traditional jewellry. tvbrics.com 
Iran's historic location gains prestigious title, boosting cultural and economic prospects…
(2025-04-24). The Easter truce and Ukraine's political double game. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-24). Russia can break any naval blockade with its power in the Arctic and its nuclear deterrence. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-24). BMA officials nabbed in Beitbridge sting. sanews.gov.za BMA officials nabbed in Beitbridge sting | Two Border Management Authority (BMA) Immigration officials, together with several other suspects, are facing charges of corruption after being arrested at an intelligence-driven operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. | The operation conducted by the BMA resulted in the arrest of the two BMA Immigration officials, five undocumented foreign nationals and two suspected facilitators involved in the alleged unlawful entry of persons into the Republic, and the contravention of the Immigration Act. | The operation, executed on Tuesday at approximately 09: 00, was led by two…
(2025-04-24). Operation Vala Umgodi nets 369 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Vala Umgodi nets 369 suspects | A total of 369 suspects have been arrested during the South African Police Service's nationwide Operation Vala Umgodi, which targets illegal mining. | The suspects, of different nationalities, were arrested for illegal mining-related offences and other crimes such as murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of explosives and possession of suspected stolen property. | During Operation Vala Umgodi in the Northern Cape, 21 unpolished diamonds were seized in Kleinsee on 15 April, leading to the arrest of four suspects. Within days, the team seized 39 more unpolished diam…
(2025-04-24). Chikunga leads SA delegation at Brazil BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting. sanews.gov.za Chikunga leads SA delegation at Brazil BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting | Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa's delegation to the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília, Brazil. | The Ministerial meeting, taking place on Thursday, is one of several high-level engagements under the 2025 BRICS Presidency, led by Brazil, and is themed: "Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance". | The meeting will bring together Ministers responsible for gender and wom…
(2025-04-24). SA, Lesotho sign agreement towards Mohokare/Caledon River weirs. sanews.gov.za SA, Lesotho sign agreement towards Mohokare/Caledon River weirs | South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new framework for cooperation in water resource development along the Mohokare/Caledon River. | Signed on Wednesday in Maseru, Lesotho, the agreement outlines joint efforts for the proposed construction of two weirs on the Mohokare/ Caledon River, and to ensure efficient management and sustainable development of the water resources. | Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, and Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, sig…
(2025-04-24). Six sluice gates to be opened due to heavy inflows. sanews.gov.za Six sluice gates to be opened due to heavy inflows | Amid rapidly rising water levels at the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows from the upper catchments, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will open six sluice gates to manage the water inflow of 2056.50 cubic metres per second (m3/s) of water flowing into the dam. | The department announced the opening of a fifth sluice gate at 2: 30pm, followed by a sixth gate at 4pm today. | "At Bloemhof Dam, water outflows are also being increased incrementally at different times from 800 m3/s to 1050 m3/s at 09: 00; 1300 m3/s at 11am; 1550 m3/s at 1pm; 1800 m3/s at 3pm an…
(2025-04-24). Launch of Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at NWU lauded. sanews.gov.za Launch of Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at NWU lauded | The unveiling of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine at the North West University (NWU) has been welcomed by the Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development, Chaired by Karabo Tebogo Magagane. | According to the committee, the event marks the culmination of over 20 years of visioning and planning. | The university announced this week that the new medical school will be named the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine. | This decision was made in consultation with and approved by the Archbishop Desmond Tutu IP Trust. | The NWU D…
(2025-04-24). Justice Department concludes inaugural Justice Forum. sanews.gov.za Justice Department concludes inaugural Justice Forum | The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has successfully concluded its two-day inaugural Justice Forum, aimed at creating an environment of collaborative governance and unified service delivery in the department. | Held at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Tshwane, the forum brought together senior leaders from across the department, including Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi, Deputy Minister Andries Nel, the Director-General, Advocate Doctor Mashabane executive management, provincial heads, and…
(2025-04-24). May 31 deadline for Employer's Annual Declaration. sanews.gov.za May 31 deadline for Employer's Annual Declaration | The deadline for the Employer's Annual Declaration period has been set as 31 May 2025 by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). | The revenue service described the process as an integral part preceding the Personal Income Tax (PIT) Filing Season. | "The information gathered during the Employer Annual Declaration period, the monthly declaration in EMP201 and reconciliation in EMP501 aids SARS to issue taxpayers with accurate auto-assessed or pre-populated Income Tax Returns (ITR12). | "Incomplete or incorrect information will make it difficult for employees to…
(2025-04-24). President Ramaphosa initiates consultation on appointment of Deputy Chief Justice. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa initiates consultation on appointment of Deputy Chief Justice | President Cyril Ramaphosa has nominated four candidates for the position of Deputy Chief Justice and initiated consultation with the Judicial Service Committee and political parties in the National Assembly in this regard. | The position became vacant when then Deputy Chief Justice, Mandisa Maya, became Chief Justice following the retirement of Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. | "Section 174(3) of the Constitution provides that the President as Head of the National Executive, after consulting the Judicial Service Commission and the le…
(2025-04-24). A forthcoming Supreme Court decision could limit agencies' duty to consider environmental harms. grist.org 
A forthcoming Supreme Court decision is poised to weaken a bedrock law that requires federal agencies to study the potential environmental impacts of major projects. | The case,
(2025-04-24). Washington State Workers Take The Fight To The Governor. popularresistance.org Hundreds of Washington state workers streamed into the capitol building in Olympia on April 9 demanding, "No cuts! No furloughs! Tax, tax the rich!" | Our booming chants echoed through the rotunda, making it difficult for legislators to carry on their work. The governor's office locked the doors on us, so we staged a sit-in in the hallway and marched throughout the capitol building. | When the doors were finally opened, we crowded inside—but the only sign of Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson was a small photograph on the front counter. His chief of staff informed our union president, Mike Yestramski, that he…
(2025-04-24). The Trump administration says it wants a 'nuclear renaissance.' These actions suggest otherwise. grist.org 
In March, in a thunderous A couple months earlier, TVA's CEO Jeff Lyash had announced his retirement. When the board of directors, whose seats are appointed by the president, chose Lyash's successor, they selected so…
(2025-04-24). Working Homeless People: Laboring Without A Roof. popularresistance.org While homeless and living in a shelter, one of my neighbors was a woman not much older than my Mom. One day, I learned that she was a certified full-time medical assistant. Her husband, disabled, was not able to work. Due to rising rents in New York City, they couldn't afford to pay their rent anymore. That's how they eventually landed a few doors down from me. | At the time, it just seemed so unbelievable that a medical professional wasn't able to afford a place to live. Eventually, I realized that most of us in that shelter, aside from those who were disabled or elderly, were working.
(2025-04-24). Most California Voters Back Health Coverage for Undocumented Migrants Despite Budget Concerns. latintimes.com The poll comes a week after Governor Newsom signed legislation to allocate $2.8 billion to close part of a whopping $6.2 billion gap in the Medi-Cal budget…
(2025-04-24). Trump's Drug War Will Only Make Overdose Worse. popularresistance.org Since his inauguration, Donald Trump has been on a relentless spree, pushing policy after policy and executive order after executive order. From rollbacks on environmental regulations to attacks on immigrants, many of these will inevitably affect public health and well being. No matter how random a decision or policy may seem, an underlying theme of Trump's rhetoric is an effort to divide the working class, identifying already marginalized groups as "the enemy" or "the problem." This is an effort to misdirect the righteous anger of the public away from crises caused by capitalism and toward groups that are negati…
(2025-04-24). Combine PDF Files Online for Collaboration: Your Essential Guide. moguldom.com In the collaborative nature of modern business, where teams are often distributed across time zones and geographies, document management can quickly become chaotic. Multiple versions, conflicting edits, and outdated information create confusion and slow down decision-making. Effective collaboration requires a centralized hub where all team members can access, review, and contribute to the same document …
(2025-04-24). Former Indiana University Professor's Wife Speaks Out Following FBI Raid. popularresistance.org Nianli Ma, married to cyber expert and former Indiana University Professor, Xiaofang Wang, spoke out for the first time since the couple's abrupt dismissals from Indiana University and a raid of their homes by the FBI. Ma said, "I feel trapped in a constant state of worry and sadness. What have we done to deserve this treatment? We are just desperately seeking answers." | Ma, who had worked as a library systems analyst, spoke to an online town hall organized by the Asian American Scholar Forum (AASF) that was held to discuss the political climate for Asian Americans, said she has had trouble sleeping and lost wei…
(2025-04-24). War By Other Means: Trump's Tariffs And The Empire's Final Gamble. popularresistance.org Over the past two weeks, Trump has taken a wrecking ball to the global economy by announcing sweeping tariffs on dozens of countries. This abrupt move sent stock markets in the US and abroad into a tailspin, forcing the administration to quickly backpedal. In a hasty retreat, Trump revised the policy to impose a lower, across-the-board 10% tariff (25% for aluminium and steel), while simultaneously singling out China with a staggering 145% tariff on all imports from the country, one of the most extreme trade measures in modern history—though some categories were subsequently exempted.
(2025-04-24). New Peru Legislation Threatens Disability Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A view of the Congress building in Lima, Peru, September 17, 2018. | © REUTERS/Guadalupe Pardo | Having a disability should never result in a person being denied freedom. Yet across Latin America, thousands of people with disabilities are still forcibly institutionalized, often from a young age, with little control over their lives. A new amendment to Peru's General Law on Persons with Disabilities unfortunately exemplifies this problem.On April 2, 2025, Peru's Congress added article 29.2 to the law, which states: "The State promotes the creation of specialized care centers and tem…
(2025-04-24). US/Panama: Mass Expulsion of Third-Country Nationals. hrw.org Asylum seekers embrace upon arriving in Panama City, Panama on March 8, 2025. They had just been released from an immigration reception station in the Darién region of Panama after being expelled from the US. | © 2025 AP Photo/Matias Delacroix | The United States carried out mass expulsions of 299 third-country nationals to Panama, subjecting them to harsh detention conditions and mistreatment, while also denying due process and the right to seek asylum.Many of these people had fled persecution due to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family ties, and political views.The United States shou…
(2025-04-24). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). Taliban intelligence agents detain journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). Yemeni authorities arrest journalist Awad Kashmeem in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). In Kashmir Terrorist Attack, Local Rescuers from Pahalgam Show the Path for Maintaining Inter-Faith Harmony in India. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-04-24). Help Stop the COVID Injections: Call2Halt19. drtrozzi.news
(2025-04-24). BREAKING — RFK Jr. Launches Long-Awaited Offensive Against Deadly COVID-19 mRNA Shots. thefocalpoints.com
(2025-04-24). Northern Israel Grapples With Fears and the Long Road Home. themedialine.org
(2025-04-24). New book on the power of water takes centre stage during political threat. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-24). French Contradictions: Macron's Palestine Play — Too Little, Too Late. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-24). US: Trump's First 100 Days an Assault on Rights. hrw.org
(2025-04-24). Under Pressure from India, Pakistan Resorts to Live-Fire Drill in Arabian Sea? | Pahalgam Attack News. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions with India, Pakistan has issued a notification confirming it will conduct a surface-to-surface missile test off the Karachi coast this Wednesday. The announcement follows recent firing drills conducted by the Pakistani military at Tilla Range, which experts interpret as a show of strength. While Pakistan continues to deny involvement in any recent attacks, international pressure on Islamabad is intensifying. Indian defense agencies are closely monitoring the situation, given the heightened security concerns, ANI quoted according to sources in the defense sector.
(2025-04-24). Hamas Rival's Explosive Rant to Stun Trump? Mahmoud Abbas Comes Down Heavily Amid Hostage Crisis. hindustantimes.com Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas launched a scathing attack on Hamas at the meeting of PLO Central Council meeting. Abbas demanded the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza to end the ongoing war with Israel. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-24). Pahalgam Horror: Canada Faces Fire Over PM Carney's 'Delayed Condemnation'; 'Deafening Silence…'. hindustantimes.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the Pahalgam terror attack after facing fierce criticism online and offline. Carney took a day to denounce the terror attack. Carney, in a post on X, said, "I am horrified by the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, a senseless and shocking act of violence that has killed and injured innocent civilians and tourists." Watch this video.
(2025-04-24). Trump Attacks Ukraine Prez Over Crimea Ambitions; 'Have A Deal With Russia, Zelensky Has Been…'. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump said that he thinks Russia has agreed to a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "I think we have a deal with Russia. We have to get a deal with Zelensky". I thought it might be easier to deal with Zelensky. So far, it's been harder." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-24). Donald Trump Signs Executive Order On Education Reform, Makes Big Remark On Russia & China. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump made big remarks on Russia and China while signing executive order aiming to reform education system in the country. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-24). Pahalgam: Muslim Nations Outraged By Massacre Of 'Innocent Tourists' In India | UAE, Qatar, Saudi. hindustantimes.com The Pahalgam terror attack has triggered strong reactions across the Muslim world, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bangladesh issuing firm condemnations and expressing solidarity with India. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman conveyed condolences directly to Prime Minister Modi during his visit to Jeddah, while the UAE called the attack "reprehensible" and reiterated its stance against terrorism. Bangladesh also condemned the violence, releasing a statement nearly 24 hours after the incident. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-24). Russia Flaunts New BRICS Partner Country To Entire World; Gives New Shock To Trump? Full Video. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, during his visit to Uzbekistan, focused on key geopolitical challenges and regional security issues. Lavrov criticized Western attempts—especially by the US and EU—to politicize cooperation with Central Asian states, warning against external interference and hidden agendas. On Ukraine, Lavrov briefed on Russia's latest contacts with the U.S. and Europe, reiterating Moscow's stance that addressing root causes is essential for resolution. He further discussed Iran's nuclear program, backing direct talks between Tehran and Washington to enhance regional stability.
(2025-04-24). Ukraine, Europe can't afford to refuse Trump's peace plan. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-04-24). Stars are aligned for Trump's troop withdrawal from Syria. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The blitzkrieg offensive which ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 has sparked an explosive political and military reaction across the country. | Al-Qaeda offshoot
(2025-04-24). Deterrence or creep? US forces quietly surge back to Middle East. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-24). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-24). From barracks to battleships, cost control is MIA. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-24). 61 killed in Israeli raids in 12 hours on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 61 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn Thursday, including 46 in Gaza City and the northern areas of the Strip. The latest wave of bombardment has left behind scenes of devastation, including footage of a bloodied Palestinian child pleading for help amid the rubble.ÿ•ÿ´ÿ± ŸÇÿµŸÅ ÿ•ÿ≥ÿ±ÿßÿ¶ŸäŸÑŸä ÿπŸÜŸäŸÅ ÿ£ÿØŸâ ÿ•ŸÑŸâ…
(2025-04-24). Islamabad freezes all bilateral ties with India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has launched a series of sweeping countermeasures against India in response to what it called "unilateral and illegal" actions following the deadly Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir. The decisions were announced after Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of the National Security Committee in Islamabad, which focused on India's recent provocations and growing regional instability.Ÿàÿ≤€åÿ±Ÿê ÿßÿπÿ∏ŸÖ ŸÖÿ≠&Yum…
(2025-04-24). First hydrogen helicopter completes test flight. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Unither Therapeutics, a US-based biotechnology company specializing in innovative treatments for chronic illnesses, has announced the successful test flight of the world's first hydrogen-powered helicopter.R44 first hydrogen helicopter: US company Unither Therapeutics announced the test launch of its hydrogen-powered helicopter. According to the company, the aircraft successfully completed a test flight lasting three minutes and 16 seconds in total. | Notably, the R44 helicopter was equipped with a hydrogen tank and two cooling engines. Its original engine was removed and replaced with a hydroge…
(2025-04-24). Pakistan to retaliate after India's decisions to close border, expel diplomats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said an urgent meeting is being held for the national security committee to discuss measures to be taken after India's border unrest."The meeting of the national security committee starts," the Information Ministry said on Thursday, after New Delhi's threats to punish gunmen responsible for killing 26 people in Kashmir.India took some strict measures against Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed after armed men opened fire at a Himalayan tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir.üìå FACTBOX | üëâ New…
(2025-04-24). $6M auction for first editions of Shakespeare's plays. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — A rare set of first editions of some of Shakespeare's plays is expected to be sold at auction for approximately $6 million. The auction will be held in London next month by Sotheby's, one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. The company operates in 80 locations across 40 countries.Shakespeare's plays for $6 million: If you are a fan of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, or King Lear, do not miss the upcoming auction in London next month. A rare set of first editions of William Shakespeare's collected works—including these iconic plays—wil…
(2025-04-24). Israel denies British MP entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A British MP named Shockat Adam was recently denied entry to Al-Aqsa Mosque from an Israel-controlled gate while his colleagues passed. When asked, the Israeli settlers told Adam that he was denied entry because he's Muslim, as reported by The Middle East Eye. Adam arrived in occupied Palestine, Israel, on April 13, visiting many cities such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Hebron, and Tulkarm. Last Thursday, the independent MP for Leicester South visited Al-Aqsa Mosque, but upon his entry, Israeli settlers blocked him off due to his religion. Adam told the Middle East Eye, "My colleagues were let through." He…
(2025-04-24). Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders spark mayhem. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – As fans await the release of Nintendo's most anticipated console, the Switch 2, US customers have flooded several social media platforms to complain about their negative experience with pre-orders, further criticizing stores such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. Several social media users said their orders were cancelled 30 minutes after they secured a place to buy the long-awaited console, showcasing receipts from US stores such as Target. Many blamed scalpers who have already swarmed eBay with Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order deals. And you guessed it, they are hundreds of dollars above the retail price,…
(2025-04-24). Russia carries out deadliest attack on Kyiv, 9 killed. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – At least nine people were killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, AFP reported on Thursday. Dozens were also wounded in the airstrike. According to AFP journalists, heavy explosions were heard over Kyiv at around 1 a.m. local time after air raid sirens rang out across the capital, warning residents to stay in shelters.At least nine were killed and over 60 others were injured in the Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital, Ukraine's State Emergency Service mentioned. Sources revealed that this is one of the deadliest attacks since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war in 2022. Ukraine's…
(2025-04-24). Massive wildfires near Jerusalem force evacuation. albawaba.com
(2025-04-24). 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…
(2025-04-24). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-24). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-04-24). Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 – facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). ICRC in South Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Sudan: "We have nothing to go back to" — new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). The Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Final Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) April 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). A Week in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-24). Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending. aljazeera.com From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.
(2025-04-24). Median CEO pay in US hits record high even as markets tumble. aljazeera.com Margins between CEO pay have long been a point of contention between workers and a rallying cry for progressives.
(2025-04-24). Al-Shabab battles Somalia's army for strategic military base. aljazeera.com The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.
(2025-04-24). At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.
(2025-04-24). 'Insulting': Hamas condemns Abbas's remarks on Gaza captives. aljazeera.com Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says keeping the captives provides Israel with justification for its attacks on Gaza.
(2025-04-24). How will Harvard and other universities survive Trump's funding cuts? aljazeera.com Harvard is suing the Trump administration over federal funding cuts that it says put critical research at risk.
(2025-04-24). India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. aljazeera.com Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday's attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
(2025-04-24). Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans. aljazeera.com France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged…
(2025-04-24). Kashmir attack: Does India's Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan? aljazeera.com Pakistan has deemed India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following tourist attack in Pahalgam an 'act of war'.
(2025-04-24). Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company. aljazeera.com PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.
(2025-04-24). Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state. aljazeera.com About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff's coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican says.
(2025-04-24). The great collapse of US higher education has begun. aljazeera.com Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
(2025-04-24). Is US dollar dominance at risk? aljazeera.com Donald Trump thinks a strong dollar is hurting US manufacturing. His team has backed the idea of currency weakening.
(2025-04-24). Made in America. aljazeera.com Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.
(2025-04-24). Dozens of followers "rescued" in raid on Kenya church. aljazeera.com Police in Kenya who raided a church in western Kenya say they found two bodies and rescued 57 followers…
(2025-04-24). Pakistan suspends trade and closes border with India over Kashmir tensions. aljazeera.com Pakistan has suspended all trade with India and closed its airspace and land border.
(2025-04-24). Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest Ben-Gvir's Yale visit. aljazeera.com Pro-Palestinian protesters threw objects towards Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir as he visited Yale.
(2025-04-24). Israel is using high-powered bombs to maximise deaths in Gaza, experts say. aljazeera.com Israel's latest war on Gaza is killing civilians at four times the rate of previous conflicts there.
(2025-04-24). Video: Israeli military kills at least 28, mostly children in Gaza. aljazeera.com Israeli military strikes on multiple sites in Khan Younis have killed dozens, mostly women and children in Gaza.
(2025-04-24). DeepSeek transferred data without consent, South Korean watchdog says. aljazeera.com Personal Information Protection Commission says AI model sent personal data to Beijing-based cloud service.
(2025-04-24). Trump says lower tariffs depend on China, as US states sue over trade war. aljazeera.com Wall Street rallies for second day on hopes of a de-escalation in trade tensions between world's two largest economies.
(2025-04-24). Vietnam, US kick off trade talks as Hanoi seeks relief from Trump's tariffs. aljazeera.com Trade-reliant Southeast Asian country is facing a 46 percent levy under Trump's so-called 'reciprocal' tariffs.
(2025-04-24). China will talk trade, but US will need to make the first move, experts say. aljazeera.com Beijing is in a stronger position than Washington to negotiate trade deal, analysts say.
(2025-04-24). DR Congo, M23 rebels announce ceasefire after peace talks in Qatar. aljazeera.com Tough negotiations are expected to resume in Qatar in the coming weeks for a broader peace deal.
(2025-04-24). 'No mercy': Israel keeps blocking aid amid systematic destruction of Gaza. aljazeera.com Many women and children among 13 killed in the latest Israeli aerial attacks across Gaza.
(2025-04-24). South Korea's ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery. aljazeera.com Moon accused of appointing former lawmaker to nonprofit in exchange for hiring of his then son-in-law.
(2025-04-24). Trump Tariffs: What products do the EU and US buy from each other? aljazeera.com The United States has a $236bn trade deficit with the European Union. The EU is now facing 20 percent tariffs.
(2025-04-24). Trump's Powell statements. aljazeera.com We compare and contrast Donald Trump's conflicting positions on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.
(2025-04-24). NBA playoffs: Warriors lose despite Curry heroics; Celtics beat Orlando. aljazeera.com Boston, without top scorer Tatum, were pushed by Miami while Houston levelled their series with Golden State Warriors.
(2025-04-24). Family in Indonesia turns to mangrove trees to tackle climate change. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-24). Kathy Kelly and David Swanson on Santita Jackson Show. worldbeyondwar.org By Santita Jackson Show, April 24, 2025 | Kathy, David, and Santita discuss military bases, wars, peace, and activism.
(2025-04-24). Indian opposition questions 'security lapse' in Pahalgam attack. geo.tv 
Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress Party, speaks to the media during a press conference in New Delhi, India, February 7, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-24). Trump urges Putin to stop after deadly Kyiv strikes. geo.tv 
President Putin and President Trump held meeting in Germany in 2017. — Reuters WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump turned his criticism on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday after Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles and drones overnight, saying "Vladimir,…
(2025-04-24). 'Will pursue them to ends of Earth': PM Modi on Pahalgam attack perpetrators, backers. geo.tv 
Indian PM Narendra Modi delivers a speech in Bihar state on April 24, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook@narendramodiAttackers to be made to pay beyond their imagination: Modi.Indian premier vows to make every effort to ensure justice.Says country will identify, track and punish those…
(2025-04-24). Two US marines accused of rape in Japan's Okinawa. geo.tv 
Civic groups in Tokyo protest the alleged rape of a Japanese woman by two US servicemen on October 20, 2012. —AFPUS has 54,000 military personnel stationed in Japan.US marine "suspected" of injuring another woman.Crimes by US troops "unacceptable", says govt spox.
(2025-04-24). Trump pushes for 'fair' China deal as tariff deadlock continues. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump.— Reuters/FileWASHINGTON: President Trump says he wants a 'fair' trade deal with China, but it's still unclear when the two sides will break the deadlock over tariffs.Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday, Trump said…
(2025-04-24). Trump warns of US exit from Ukraine talks as Kyiv stands firm on Crimea. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as US Vice President JD Vance reacts at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025. — ReutersZelenskiy insists Crimea is part of Ukraine and non-negotiable.Trump says Ukraine didn't fight…
(2025-04-24). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-24). Outcry as federal regulator gives Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au
(2025-04-24). U.S. federal texted Barnard staff to ask if Jewish or Israeli, faced antisemitism. haaretz.com The survey provoked an outcry from staff after they discovered the college handed over their personal contact information without prior notice. 'We've seen this movie before, and it ends with yellow stars,' said one professor…
(2025-04-24). Israeli settlers torched homes, goat pen, shot at Palestinian residents in West Bank. haaretz.com Residents of Bardala village said that settlers entered the village, followed by IDF soldiers, who then arrested five locals suspected of throwing rocks. 'We ran from home and took nothing, everything's gone,' says one villager…
(2025-04-24). Mossad chief to meet Qatari PM in Doha for hostage talks, despite not being on Israeli negotiating team. haaretz.com Palestinian sources told Haaretz that Egypt, in coordination with Qatar, is expected to propose a new cease-fire plan that includes a full IDF withdrawal and the release of all hostages in one phase…
(2025-04-24). Anne Frank in a keffiyeh: How the Holocaust became political weapon. haaretz.com As both sides in the Gaza war rush to claim Nazi comparisons, the real survivors of the Holocaust are still with us — elderly, often impoverished and watching as their trauma becomes everyone's favorite metaphor…
(2025-04-24). Slain Israeli story brings Nazi-inspired pogrom into public memory. haaretz.com As a toddler, Shlomo Mantzur survived the Farhud, a violent pogrom that devastated Baghdad's Jewish community. Manztur's daughter: 'My father was in a second Holocaust, but this time, he was taken from his own home and didn't survive'…
(2025-04-24). After initial denial, IDF confirms Israeli tank fire killed UN worker in Gaza. haaretz.com Shortly after the death of a Bulgarian-citizenship UN worker in Gaza, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit claimed that reports he was killed by Israeli military fire were incorrect, calling on the media to be cautious with unverified reports. Over a month later, the IDF took responsibility…
(2025-04-24). German Ambassador to Israel Steffen Seibert: have doubts about the resumption of the. haaretz.com Germany's ambassador in Tel Aviv spoke with Haaretz about German responsibility, especially post-October 7, as opposed to German guilt. As for the latter, he says 'nobody in my generation has any personal guilt'…
(2025-04-24). AG chose to not investigate pressuring Shin Bet chief to exempt him from testifying. haaretz.com Despite real-time warning from Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, AG Baharav-Miara chose not to investigate Netanyahu's effort to delay his trial, saying it was enough that the request was denied…
(2025-04-24). Pee size: The Israeli neuroscientist turning urine samples into miniature brains. haaretz.com Using urine samples taken from autistic children, Nisim Perets and his team are constructing miniature brains capable of learning, responding and reflecting the brain functions of the person they were taken from. They can even play the 1980s arcade game Space Invaders…
(2025-04-24). Could Trump solve brain drain problem? haaretz.com President Trump's assault on the universities and crackdown on immigration may give talented Israelis living in America little choice but to come home…
(2025-04-24). Holocaust survivor slated to participate in March of the Living at Auschwitz dies at 94. haaretz.com 'If people remember me, I want them to remember the Holocaust': Survivor Eve Kugler only spoke of what she went through decades after the Holocaust, eventually becoming a well-known public figure, and died on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day…
(2025-04-24). Freed hostage says Hamas member phoned his wife, warned her not to discuss Gaza captivity. haaretz.com Released captive Tal Shoham said that someone claiming to be a Hamas member called to warn his wife — who was released from captivity in Gaza in November 2023 — not to speak about what she'd been through, threatening to kill him if she did…
(2025-04-24). the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, and the mother of a child in. haaretz.com On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the families of the hostages struggle to reconcile the horrors endured by their parents and grandparents just 80 years ago with the daily terror their loved ones now face in Gaza: 'My 85-year-old father is experiencing his second Holocaust Remembrance Day while his grandson is held hostage,' says Anat Angrest…
(2025-04-24). World leaders are shamelessly distorting the memory. This is how we fight back. haaretz.com The relevance of the Holocaust is not waning. And the fight against it must be waged relentlessly and unapologetically…
(2025-04-24). Israel commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day with two minutes of nationwide silence. haaretz.com In attendance at the Yad Vashem ceremony are PM Netanyahu, President Herzog and Holocaust survivors. This year's commemorative events center around the theme of '80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany'…
(2025-04-24). Netanyahu escalates attack on Shin Bet ahead of response to scathing affidavit. haaretz.com The prime minister is expected to submit formal response to allegations made by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, who accused him of using the security service for personal benefit…
(2025-04-24). Netanyahu shares another video as part of campaign against Shin Jewish Division. haaretz.com Netanyahu claimed the secretly recorded conversation, originally aired on Channel 14, proves that 'the head of the Jewish Division of the Shin Bet admits that he is persecuting right-wing activists'…
(2025-04-24). Rescued recipes, AI, German caregivers in Israel: A Holocaust Remembrance Day reading list. haaretz.com From Australia to Israel, a collection of articles to read while marking Holocaust Remembrance Day this year…
(2025-04-24). Freed hostage says Hamas member warned his wife not to discuss Gaza captivity. haaretz.com Released captive Tal Shoham said that someone claiming to be a Hamas member called to warn his wife — who was released from captivity in Gaza in November 2023 — not to speak about what she'd been through, threatening to kill him if she did…
(2025-04-24). get called naive every day since October 7. But I stop trying to build Israeli-Palestinian. haaretz.com
(2025-04-24). Tolkien Against the Grain. dissentmagazine.org 
The Lord of the Rings is a book obsessed with ruins, bloodlines, and the divine right of aristocrats. Why are so many on the left able to love it?
(2025-04-24). Algeria-Mali tensions: A growing power struggle in the Sahel. newarab.com 
The Observers argue that what began as a local incident is fast evolving into a test of whether
(2025-04-24). Bassam Mortada on family, politics, and healing in Abo Zaabal 89. newarab.com 
(2025-04-24). Desperate Gazan families resort to turtle meat in hunt for food. newarab.com 
With Once the shell has been removed, the meat is cut up, boiled and cooked in a mix of onion, pepper, tomato and spices. | "The children were afraid of the turtle, and we told them it tasted as delicious as veal," said Majida Qanan, keeping an eye on the chunks of red…
(2025-04-24). Inside the Dar al-Arqam massacre that still haunts survivors. newarab.com 
Earlier this month, Speaking to The New Arab, 30-year-old survivor Mohammed Shukri said he was sheltering in the school with his seven-month-pregnant wife, Walaa, and their two children. | Just going about his day, Mohammed explained that he was playing tennis with nine friends in the schoolyard, a daily routine at 4: 00 pm to l…
(2025-04-24). The Little Sauce: Suzie Bakos' creative take on Iraqi gastronomy. newarab.com 
"I've always been into food, as you probably know, as a fellow Arab," laughs British-Iraqi creative force "Our world is centred around food. You know how it is," Suzie adds, referring to growing up in a Middle Eastern household where meals were never just about sustenance. | "We never really eat just for fuel. We eat every meal like it's a moment," Suzie explains. "A lot of the time, your mum will spend days preparing for a gathering. There's so much care, so much love in Iraqi cooking, and I grew up around that. I had a natural affinity for it.
(2025-04-24). British Jewish group suspends vice chair over Gaza war criticism. newarab.com 
The UK's Board of Deputies of British Jews has suspended its vice-chair after she co-signed a letter denouncing Israel's ongoing The Board of Deputies confirmed that all 36 signatories will now be "subject to a complaints procedure," while Harriet Goldenberg, vice-chair of the board's international division, is pending investigation. | Goldenberg has…
(2025-04-24). British MPs warn of 'another Gaza' after West Bank visit. newarab.com 
(2025-04-24). Djibouti tells illegal immigrants to leave or face deportation. newarab.com 
Many foreigners come to the Horn of Africa country to attempt the perilous journey across the Red Sea to wealthy Gulf countries in unseaworthy and overcrowded boats.
(2025-04-24). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-04-24). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-04-24). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-04-24). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-04-24). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-04-24). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-04-24). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-04-24). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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).
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). SC Vs Modi Govt: A Constitutional Crisis Unfolding. ummid.com In what appears to be one of the most significant constitutional face-offs in recent times, India is witnessing a sharp confrontation between the Supreme Court and the Union Government — specifically, the Modi-led central leadership.
(2025-04-24). 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…
(2025-04-24). Huawei's new AI chip to challenge Nvidia H20. ummid.com In yet another move to take on U.S. manufacturers, China's Huawei Technologies has unveiled its new Ascend 920 Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip which will directly compete with Nvidia H20.
(2025-04-24). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2025 Today at 12 PM. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is declaring today at 12: 00 PM on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2025 examinations.
(2025-04-24). 81.14% pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2025 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 81.14% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2025 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) Wednesday.
(2025-04-24). Humayun: The King Who Ruled India Twice. ummid.com Humayun, the second Mughal ruler was a fascinating character who is often wrongly looked upon as a dull ruler who was not fit for ruling.
(2025-04-24). NEET UG 2025: Exam City Intimation Slip Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released Advance Intimation of Examination City or Exam City Intimation slip for NEET UG 2025 on its official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-04-24). Pahalgam Bleeds: A Valley Mourns, A Community Blamed. ummid.com As a Kashmiri, as a human being, I ask: how long must we bleed before someone hears us, not blames us?
(2025-04-24). Puncture fixer's son, rickshaw driver's daughter among UPSC CSE Toppers 2024. ummid.com In a remarkable demonstration of grit and determination, son of a puncture fixer and daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 the result of which was announced Tuesday.
(2025-04-24). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2025 Starts Today, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2025 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info) from today Thursday April 24, 2025.
(2025-04-24). Muslim Personal Law Board suspends Waqf Act protest over Pahalgam attack. ummid.com To show solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has suspended the ongoing protest against the Waqf Act 2025.
(2025-04-24). Catholic Church: No Ugandan delegation will attend Pope's burial. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Church in Uganda says it is not preparing to send a delegation to the Vatican for Pope Francis' sendoff. The 88-year-old pontiff died on Monday following a stroke and cardiac arrest, after spending several weeks in the hospital earlier this year for double pneumonia. While at the …
(2025-04-24). COMMENT: Has President Museveni failed the 'King Solomon test' on Tororo? independent.co.ug 
Tororo City: A neutral ground or a new battleground in disguise? COMMENT | REGINA ASINDE | President Yoweri Museveni's proposal this week to resolve the decades-long dispute between the Jopadhola and Iteso communities in current Tororo district, might seem like a long-awaited compromise. The plan is to elevate Tororo Municipality to city status and …
(2025-04-24). The Nation that laughs through its tears. independent.co.ug 
Essay 1 of 7: How Uganda forgot its citizens COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | There is a strange comfort in the way Ugandans talk about their country. Roads that are full of potholes, stalled government projects, or dubious public expenditures, all are retold not in anger but with laughter. It is not that Ugandans do …
(2025-04-24). John Kazoora: hailed as 'man of character and true patriot'. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | John Kazoora was remembered at a funeral service at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, on Wednesday as a man of character and a true patriot. Attendees at the service were told John Kazoora's character allowed him not to be swayed from telling the truth to power. From a childhood friend, …
(2025-04-24). What's behind Trump's spat with Fed Chair Jerome Powell? independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | After branding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as a "major loser" and suggesting he might oust him, U.S. President Donald Trump reversed course on Tuesday, stating he had "no intention of firing" Powell. Trump's about-face came after U.S. stocks and the dollar took another dive on Monday amid his attacks …
(2025-04-24). Aid or Obstruction? Europe Challenges Israel on Gaza. thinktank.pk As the Gaza Strip continues to endure one of the gravest humanitarian crises in recent history, European powers have emerged as vocal players in demanding peace, access to aid, and compliance with international law. Countries such as Germany, France, and the United Kingdom have urged Israel to lift its ongoing blockade, now lasting over 50 …
(2025-04-24). Funding Gaps, Misinformation Fuel Vaccine Collapse. thinktank.pk Vaccines, once hailed as the greatest triumph in global health, are now facing a cascade of existential threats in 2025. As World Immunization Week (24—30 April) begins, alarming warnings from the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, highlight a triple threat: rising misinformation, global instability, and funding shortfalls. Together, these factors …
(2025-04-24). Nobel Laureate Warns Trump Is Following Duterte Model to Crack Down on Press. truthout.org As the Trump administration goes after universities, law firms and more, some argue that the free press will eventually become a target. Trump's attacks on the press have already begun, with the president filing a number of baseless lawsuits against organizations like ABC and CBS, including a $20 billion lawsuit against CBS over how the network edited an interview with Kamala Harris last year on… |
(2025-04-24). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Debt data portal of debt justice. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). US tariffs will intensify debt crisis in lower-income countries. cadtm.org
(2025-04-24). Reform candidate's family firm went bust because of Brexit. leftfootforward.org The irony. Reform UK are fielding a candidate for an upcoming parliamentary by-election whose family business went bust because of Brexit. | Sarah Pochin is Reform's candidate in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election on May 1. The seat was formerly held by Labour MP Mike Amesbury who resigned after being sentenced to ten weeks in prison for assault. | Pochin is hoping to win the seat for the pro-Brexit party. However, it's now been revealed that Brexit contributed to her husband's family firm to collapse. | Pochin was a councillor for the Cheshire East authority from 2015 until 2023, and was mayor of the council…
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). De la guerre contre la Russie à la guerre contre la Chine : les ´ nationalismes ª américain et russe. defenddemocracy.press Par Dimitris Konstantakopoulos Apr. 24, 2025 L'imposition de tarifs extrêmement élevés sur la Chine, ce qui équivaut à une rupture des échanges entre les deux plus grandes économies de la planète, revient pour les États-Unis à déclarer une guerre contre l' ´ Empire du Milieu ª. Cette guerre est analogue, mais cette fois par des moyens …
(2025-04-24). Ukraine: APPEL pour les FRERES KONONOVYCH. defenddemocracy.press 
Apr 23, 2025 Le 17 avril 2025, au tribunal Solomensky de la ville de Kiev, s'est tenue une nouvelle audience concernant, les frères MikhaàØl et Alexandr Kononovych, dirigeants communistes et antifascistes, systématiquement persécutés et agressés par les groupes néo-nazis associés avec le régime ukrainien depuis 2014 et le coup d'état de MaàØdan orchestré par les …
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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."
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-24). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-24). "Ultimate Grifter" : Bob Kuttner on How Trump Could Drop His Tariffs & Take Credit for Saving Economy. democracynow.org 
President Trump is facing increasing criticism from big businesses over his decision to launch a global trade war. On Monday, CEOs of Walmart, Target and Home Depot met with Trump at the White House to warn about Trump's trade policies. A day later, Trump signaled he is open to substantially lowering tariffs on China. Trump has also toned down his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, whom he had previously threatened to fire. This all comes as global stock markets remain in turmoil over Trump's trade policies. The Wall Street Journal reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average is headed for it…
(2025-04-24). Environmentalists Slam Trump's Move to Accelerate Oil and Gas Project Approvals. truthout.org The Trump administration announced late Wednesday that it is moving to implement new permitting procedures designed to speed up reviews and approvals of oil and gas development, a plan that environmentalists called an attack on the public's right to weigh in on projects that would directly impact communities across the United States. The U.S. Department of the Interior, led by billionaire oil… |
(2025-04-24). Trump Cuts Leave Thousands of Kids to Face Immigration Court Alone. truthout.org Each year, thousands of unaccompanied children come to the United States, seeking protections from violence and instability in their home countries. However, last month, the Trump Administration cut funding to more than 80 legal services providers of a program that gives minors with free legal representation in immigration court proceedings. Advocates in New York and across the country warn the… |
(2025-04-24). Abbas' Allies Move To Install Vice President Role, Name Potential Heir. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Iran Calls For Cooperation Against 'Bullying, Unilateralism' In China Visit. popularresistance.org Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited China and held talks with Chinese officials on 23 April, discussing several matters including bilateral cooperation and developments in West Asia, while also briefing Beijing on ongoing nuclear talks with Washington. | Araghchi met with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang to discuss "interaction within the framework of the comprehensive agreement on strategic cooperation and weighing plans to expedite the implementation of the 25-year road map," according to Tasnim news agency. | Iran and China signed the 25-year Comprehensive Cooperation Agreement in March 2021. The…
(2025-04-24). The misinformation myth: Why censorship breeds what it claims to cure. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | "Whenever I hear the term 'misinformation', I can't help thinking of the conversation between C…
(2025-04-24). Why AUKUS Remains The Right Strategy For The Future Defence Of Australia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Australian strategic thinking has long struggled to move beyond a narrow view of defence that focuses solely on protecting our shores . However, in today's world, our …
(2025-04-24). Markets Are Choppy. What Should You Do With Your Super If You Are Near Retirement? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | For Australians approaching retirement, recent market volatility may feel like more than just a bump in the road. | Unlike younger investors, who have time on their side, …
(2025-04-24). Provocative, Progressive And Fearless: Why Beatrice Faust's Views Still Resonate In Australia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Beatrice Faust is best remembered as the founder, early in 1972, of the Women's Electoral Lobby (WEL). Women's Liberation was already well under way. Betty Friedan had …
(2025-04-24). Friday Essay: 'War Has Made Me A Pacifist'. Why Are We So Reluctant To Acknowledge Australia's Anti-War Veterans? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I have seen enough of the horrors of war, and want peace. War has made me a socialist and a pacifist , announced Gallipoli veteran and Victoria Cross winner, Hugo …
(2025-04-24). The Phrase 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels' Is Far From Affectionate It Reflects 500 Years Of Racism. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | This article contains mention of racist terms in historical context. | Every Anzac Day, Australians are presented with narratives that re-inscribe particular versions of …
(2025-04-24). This May Be As Good As It Gets: NZ And Australia Face A Complicated Puzzle When It Comes To Supermarket Prices. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | With ongoing cost of living pressures, the Australian and New Zealand supermarket sectors are attracting renewed political attention on both sides of the …
(2025-04-24). Election Meme Hits And Duds We've Graded Some Of The Best (And Worst) Of The Campaign So Far. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | As Australia begins voting in the federal election, we're awash with political messages. | While this of course includes the typical paid ads in newspapers and on TV …
(2025-04-24). What Happens to Us if President Trump Loses the Existential War with the Evil American Establishment? thealtworld.com A few readers thought I went a bit too far in my column two days ago when I expressed concern that if President Trump loses the existential conflict between Mega Americans and the corrupt anti-American Establishment, a return to power of the Democrats will mean oppression for traditional white ethnic Americans. Not in America, they said. But, yes, especially in America. | White heterosexual gentiles, especially males, have been second class citizens in the United States ever since Alfred Blumrosen at the EEOC stood the 1964 Civil Rights Act on its head and defied the clear statutory language in the legislation an…
(2025-04-24). There Will be No Ukrainian Peace Deal. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca There cannot be a peace deal when President Trump only proposes that Russia keep Crimea, which Russia did not take in war but in an unanimous vote of the population in Crimea to be reunited with Russia from which Crimea …
(2025-04-24). Is The GOP's Tax Revolt Collapsing? levernews.com This is a companion piece to Lever Time's new audio miniseries TAX REVOLT —
(2025-04-24). The New Great Game in Southeast Asia. fpif.org While Washington remains consumed by tariff debates and political theatrics, Chinese President Xi Jinping is quietly redrawing the strategic map of Southeast Asia. His high-profile tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia was more than just a charm offensive. It was a strategic declaration. Backed by infrastructure promises, trade incentives, and carefully orchestrated symbolism, Xi's visit signals Beijing's growing confidence in reshaping the region's future and sidelining American influence. | In stark contrast, the United States appears to be retreating from the region, scaling back USAID funding and withdrawin…
(2025-04-24). Pakistan's Military Leader Has The Most To Gain Lose From The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack. thealtworld.com From India's perspective, the Pahalgam terrorist attack has Pakistan's fingerprints all over it, hence why it's considering at least one surgical strike across the border. |
(2025-04-24). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-24). Bring back Kilmar Armando Abrego García. internationalviewpoint.org A growing movement of civil rights organizations, Latino community groups, labor unions, and legislators is demanding the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego García, who President Donald Trump had deported to a prison in El Salvador in violation of the U.S. Constitution, and they have pushed this case through the federal courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Abrego García's case has at the same time become the center of the struggle between Trump and the courts, a contest that has now become a constitutional crisis, raising the question of whether the United States will remain a liberal democracy or become…
(2025-04-24). 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.
(2025-04-24). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-24). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-24). 'Well dug, old Mass resistance in Turkey. internationalviewpoint.org Erdogan's attempt to eliminate his likely rival in the upcoming presidential elections by arbitrarily placing him under detention has sparked mobilizations of rare magnitude. Faced with what could be a major turning point in the construction of Erdogan's neo-fascist autocratic regime, millions of citizens, including a newly radicalized youth, have taken to the streets once again. | – | / |
(2025-04-24). Trump's racism becomes policy: Blacks, Latinos, immigrants pay the price. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-24). Ukraine: To avoid warlike escalation, weapons for Ukraine! internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-24). For a campaign against rearmament, wars and imperialism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-24). UK Supreme Court backs bigots and transphobes. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-24). 'He Always Cried': Netanyahu Shares Father-in-Law's Holocaust Story on Remembrance Day. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-24). Orbán Faces ICC Investigation After Refusing To Arrest Netanyahu. popularresistance.org In a shameless attempt to undermine international accountability for accused war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungarian President Viktor Orbán graciously hosted the architect of Israel's 18-month genocide in Gaza on April 3. | The International Criminal Court (ICC) is now formally investigating Hungary's blatant refusal to fulfill its legal obligation to arrest Netanyahu and send him to The Hague. States parties to the Rome Statute have a duty to cooperate with the court and facilitate the arrest of any ICC suspect who enters their territory. Although Orbán announced Hungary's withdrawal fr…
(2025-04-24). Navigator Meeting of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum to be held in Beijing. ecns.cn The inaugural Navigator Meeting of the Beijing Xiangshan Forum will be held in Beijing from April 28 to 30. The theme of the meeting will be "Opportunities and Challenges Facing Global Security".
(2025-04-24). Google Maps' change to South China Sea labeling is short-sighted:expert. ecns.cn Google Maps recently labeled part of the western Philippine archipelago as the "West Philippine Sea" instead of the internationally recognized "South China Sea," sparking public concern.
(2025-04-24). China launches Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship. ecns.cn China launched the Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Thursday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station for a six-month mission.
(2025-04-24). China reveals how a student was recruited by a foreign spy agency. ecns.cn China's national security authority has recently disclosed a major espionage case, where a spy, recruited during his study abroad, had leaked national secrets while working for a core government department.
(2025-04-24). China leads in global AI patents. ecns.cn China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of global AI patents, CCTV News reported on Thursday.
(2025-04-24). See-off ceremony held for Chinese astronauts of Shenzhou-20 mission. ecns.cn Chinese astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie attended the send-off ceremony.
(2025-04-24). Modern railways ramp up Chinese vehicle exports. ecns.cn The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Center on Wednesday, boosting dialogue between China's auto industry and the world.
(2025-04-24). China completes land-based testing of deep-sea ROV manipulator. ecns.cn China's first remotely operated vehicle with a seven-function manipulator has completed land-based testing, China's Offshore Oil Engineering Co. said Wednesday.
(2025-04-24). Foreign diplomats and experts applaud Qinghai Cuisine at cultural event. ecns.cn The 2025 "Beauty in Unity" Qinghai Food Debut was held in Beijing. At the event, a variety of Qinghai delicacies such as yak bone broth lamian and organic quinoa yak meat stew delighted the guests' palates.
(2025-04-24). China calls U.S. trade talks 'fake news'. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry denied on Thursday any ongoing negotiations between China and the United States over the tariff issue, reiterating that dialogue and negotiations on the issue must be based on equality, respect and mutual benefit.
(2025-04-24). China Southern Airlines expands routes from South China to Australia. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines will continue to optimize the route network from South China to Australia, with the increasing number of two-way travelers.
(2025-04-24). China continues to strengthen IPR protection. ecns.cn China has intensified its efforts to protect intellectual property rights and crack down on infringements, according to the top intellectual property regulator on Thursday.
(2025-04-24). CPC ready to work with SCO political parties, organizations on a new security framework. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China is willing to work with political parties and organizations from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to jointly build a new security framework characterized by shared safety, seeking common ground while reserving differences, and dialogue-based consultation.
(2025-04-24). Chinese authorities permit trial use of imported calculus bovis in TCM. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have recently permitted 12 pilot regions to use imported calculus bovis — a natural ingredient valued for its detoxifying and calming properties — in the production of traditional Chinese medicine to help ease supply shortages.
(2025-04-24). Shenzhou-20 astronauts head to launch tower after see-off ceremony. ecns.cn The three astronauts of China's Shenzhou 20 crewed spaceflight mission headed to the launch tower after a send-off ceremony held at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
(2025-04-24). Xishuangbanna border station opens 'green life channel' to aid three critically ill patients. ecns.cn Southwest China's Xishuangbanna Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station recently opened a "green life channel" three times, successfully securing critical emergency treatment for three patients, including both Chinese and Myanmar nationals.
(2025-04-24). China's domestic travel sees massive growth. ecns.cn China's domestic traveler numbers and tourism-generated consumption have both registered remarkable growth in the first quarter of this year.
(2025-04-24). Shenzhou XX crew prepares for launch to Tiangong. ecns.cn The three astronauts of China's 15th manned spaceflight, the Shenzhou XX mission, headed to the launch tower on Thursday afternoon after a see-off ceremony in front of their residential building at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center.
(2025-04-24). China ready to work with other countries to uphold international trade rules, fairness, justice: Xi. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said here Thursday that China is willing to work with other countries to address various challenges through unity and cooperation, safeguard legitimate rights and interests, uphold international trade rules, and maintain international fairness and justice.
(2025-04-24). China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto hold talks. ecns.cn China and Kenya decided on Thursday to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.
(2025-04-24). Full text: Joint statement between China and Kenya on creating an inspiring example in the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. ecns.cn The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kenya on Thursday issued a joint statement on creating an inspiring example in the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
(2025-04-24). Fed's Beige Book: Tariff uncertainty raising costs in U.S. ecns.cn The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book to summarize economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from its 12 regional districts.
(2025-04-24). Experts call for building maritime community with a shared future. ecns.cn The Shanghai Forum for A Maritime Community with A Shared Future was held Wednesday at Shanghai Maritime University, aiming to contribute Chinese wisdom on global maritime development, governance, cooperation and security.
(2025-04-24). China invites foreign participation to the Tianwen 3 Mars-sampling adventure. ecns.cn
(2025-04-24). China chooses 10 international projects for its Chang'e 8 lunar mission. ecns.cn
(2025-04-24). Stop the U.S. abuse of Cuba. strategic-culture.su By Jacob G. HORNBERGER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Amidst the horrific U.S. abuse of foreigners through the use of tariff…
(2025-04-24). Wirtschaftlicher Wohlstand — Neutralità§t und Frieden. globalresearch.ca ‚ÄûFrieden ist die mà§chtigste Waffe der Menschheit." — Mahatma Gandhi | Frieden ist ein wirtschaftlicher Motor fàºr jedes Land, fàºr die Welt und umso mehr in einer globalisierten Welt, in der Là§nder und Regionen miteinander verbunden sind. Konflikte und …
(2025-04-24). CPJ urges Ghana's President Mahama to reverse impunity, improve press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-04-24). Trial of 5 journalists who covered Turkish protests set to open. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-24). CPJ issues safety advisory for journalists traveling to the United States. cpj.org
(2025-04-24). The Central Role of Great Britain and the City of London in Fomenting the World Crisis. globalresearch.ca As the world crisis deepens, more commentators are exposing the central role of Great Britain in the outbreak of violence around the world. Indeed, one of the most profound illusions of our time is that the British Empire dissolved after …
(2025-04-24). Lee Anderson mocked for St George's Day tribute that ignores patron saint's Turkish heritage. leftfootforward.org While St George's Day traditionally falls on 23 April, this year it has been moved to 28 April due to its clash with Easter last week. | Reform UK MP Lee Anderson posted a celebratory tweet yesterday, saying he is proud to be British, but "extremely lucky to be English". | While Reform UK has framed St George's Day as an occasion to "unashamedly celebrate" English culture and history, it has been pointed out that England's patron saint was born in what is now modern-day Turkey. | St George was born in the 3rd century AD in Cappadocia, now part of modern-day Turkey, and is believed to have died in Lydda (presen…
(2025-04-24). Exclusive: Labour holds emergency meeting with Kashmiris about unpopularity over Gaza. skwawkbox.org 
Fraught West Midlands meeting sees former MP Khalid Mahmood accused of 'altercation' with right-wing Birmingham councillor The Labour party has held an emergency meeting with Kashmiri Labour figures in the West Midlands about the backlash among Kashmiris against the Labour government's support for and active participation in Israel's genocide in Gaza, according to local Labour …
(2025-04-24). Selected Articles: Economic Prosperity — Neutrality and Peace. globalresearch.ca 
By Peace is an economic driver for every country, for the world and even more so in a globalized world, where countries and regions are connected. …
(2025-04-24). Elon Musk's Fight To Keep Tesla Repairs Expensive. 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?
(2025-04-24). Tories predicted to lose 500 seats in humiliating local election wipeout for Kemi Badenoch. leftfootforward.org Tory peer and pollster Lord Robert Hayward has predicted a local election wipeout for his own party at the local elections. | Hayward has predicted that under Kemi Badenoch, the Tories will lose between 475 and 525 council seats on 1 May, when 23 local authorities across England will go to the polls. | In addition to the council elections, six mayoral elections will also take place, along with a parliamentary by-election in Runcorn and Helsby. | The Tories are defending nearly 1,000 seats, and are only set to win between 375 and 425. | Hayward also expects the Tories to lose control of 16 county councils they…
(2025-04-24). US Tariffs Trigger Strategic Shock for Europe; Think Tank Reveals. thinktank.pk The escalating U.S.-China trade war—sparked by protectionist tariffs and retaliatory trade restrictions—has sent shockwaves far beyond the borders of Washington and Beijing. A unique dimension of this ongoing dispute is its unintended consequences on German companies operating in China and the strategic recalibration of EU trade policy, as highlighted by new research from AHK China …
(2025-04-24). I faced censorship and attacks at MIT for trying to teach about Palestine. This reflects the rising fascism in higher education. mondoweiss.net 
A linguistics course I proposed to teach at MIT on decolonization in Haiti and Palestine was censored and attacked by the university. My story is just one small window into the broader crisis and repression unfolding in higher education.
(2025-04-24). Trump's Tariff Policy: Disciplining Capital by Granting Exemptions. socialistproject.ca 
An important motivation for US President Trump's tariff escalation is often overlooked: tariffs serve Trump as a domestic and foreign policy instrument of power. The instrument of power consists of granting tariff exemptions for good behavior and denying such benefits or imposing even higher tariffs for lack of support or even opposition to Trump. Thus, the granting of tariff exemptions is part of a general drive to silence opposition. The article first discusses the contradictory nature of the officially stated goals of Trump's tariffs, then describes the policy of granting exemptions to foreign nations and d…
(2025-04-24). Documentary tells the story of a forestry company looking forward seven generations to manage lands. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-24). And Why Such An Urgency? smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-24). Delaware elected leaders to hold in-person town hall as Trump approaches 100 days in office. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware's congressional delegation, along with Gov. Matt Meyer and Attorney General Kathy Jennings, plan to hear directly from the public during an in-person town hall on Saturday. | The event in Wilmington could garner significant interest from Delawareans as President Donald Trump closes in on 100 volatile days in office. | Rep. Sarah McBride and Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester are also hitting their first 100 days in their new roles. McBride is the first transgender woman to b…
(2025-04-24). Ascenso y caída del colonialismo e imperialismo europeo. strategic-culture.su La nueva crisis sistémica en la que se hunde el modo de producción capitalista, representada por las medidas arancelarias de Donald Trump, anuncia la cercanía de la muerte de este sistema. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2025-04-24). Russia e Cuba rilanciano il loro partenariato strategico. strategic-culture.su Il Vice Primo Ministro russo Dmitrij ƒåerny≈°enko ha compiuto una visita ufficiale a L'Avana, ribadendo il sostegno economico, umanitario e politico di Mosca a favore dell'isola. Una mossa strategica che rafforza l'alleanza e sfida le sanzioni statunitensi. | Segue nostro L'intensificarsi della cooperazione tra Russia e Cuba, due Paesi accomunati da decenni di rapporti privilegiati, si sta manifestando in una fase st…
(2025-04-24). Dialoghi con l'impostore: Iran e America a confronto. strategic-culture.su Anno 2025, sta avvenendo qualcosa di particolarmente insolito, da alcuni desiderato con molte preghiere, da altri deprecato e sperato come impossibile: gli Stati Uniti d'America e la Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran si siedono al tavolo dei colloqui internazionali. | Segue nostro La grande premessa… o promessa? | C'è una premessa necessaria da fare: gli USA non hanno mai, fino ad oggi, cercato di fare del bene all'Iran. Questo è un dato d…
(2025-04-24). Trump Pulls The Rug Out From Under Zelensky With 'Final' Plan? Why Putin Might Be Ready To Accept It. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly presented a "final offer" to Ukraine for ending the war with Russia, in a proposal that has left Kyiv stunned and Moscow cautiously optimistic, according to a report by Axios. The plan, handed to Ukrainian officials in Paris, suggests the U.S. may grant formal recognition of Russia's annexation of Crimea and unofficially accept Moscow's control over four other Ukrainian regions — Lugansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye. The offer also includes Ukraine's exclusion from NATO in return for EU-led security guarantees and a proposed minerals deal between the U.S. and…
(2025-04-24). For the Good of Humanity, for All and by All / Por el Bien de la Humanidad por Todos y para Todos. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Gabriel Aguirre, World BEYOND War, April 24, 2025 | Español Abajo | The global movement A World BEYOND War announces its alliance with the Jose Marti Project of International Solidarity, a Cuban civil society organization that advocates for the construction of a more just world, without war, of peace, of justice, a world where balance is the center of our human development. | From January 28th to 31st of this year, the VI Conference for World Balance was held in Havana, Cuba. More than 1,000 participants participated in various academic, cultural, and political events, all under the slogan "With all and for…
news.un.org (2025-04-23). Gaza: Destruction of vital lifting gear halts search for thousands buried under rubble
Families in Gaza were holding on to the slim chance of finding loved ones buried under the ruins of destroyed homes – but that hope is fading fast. | | The destruction of key heavy machinery on Tuesday following reported Israeli airstrikes has brought rescue and recovery efforts to a standstill, making it even harder to reach the estimated 11,000 bodies still trapped under the debris. | | According to local authorities, the strikes put a halt to all solid waste and debris removal operations