(2025-04-26). Minister: Focus on people makes regions strong. eng.belta.by The minister took part in the Vitebsk Oblast Executive Committee meeting to discuss the region's social and economic performance in Q1 2025.
(2025-04-26). Belarus, Kenya coordinate steps in agricultural cooperation. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the development of the legal framework, agreed on further plans and joint measures to promote interaction.
(2025-04-26). Belarus' Daniil Patachyts clinches U20 European sambo champion title. eng.belta.by In the final Daniil Patachyts proved stronger over Russia's Valerii Gerasimenko, 2-1.
(2025-04-26). U.S. nuclear weapons costs projected to soar to $946 billion. radiohc.cu Washington, April 26 (RHC) ⚪ A new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects nuclear operations and modernization costs in the U.S. to reach $946 billion in ten years.
(2025-04-26). U.S. media confirm Yemen downs seven Reaper drones worth $200 million in six weeks. radiohc.cu Washington, April 26 (RHC) ⚪ Yemeni forces have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks, inflicting a loss of more than $200 million on the US which has stepped up its aggression against the impoverished country, The Associated Press reports.
(2025-04-26). Iran condemns Israeli attacks on Gaza tents as clear proof of war crime. radiohc.cu Tehran, April 26 (RHC) ⚪ The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has roundly denounced the ongoing Israeli atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza, describing Israeli attacks on tent shelters housing internally displaced Palestinians as an obvious example of war crimes.
(2025-04-26). Removal of Sanctions A Priority in Muscat Talks: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry reiterated that an overriding objective that Iran would pursue in the fresh round of indirect talks with the US in Oman is the termination of sanctions.
(2025-04-26). Israeli Assaults on Syria Jeopardize Int'l Peace: Iran's UN Envoy. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations condemned the Israeli military attacks against Syria as a violation of the UN Charter, saying the Zionist regime's acts of aggression pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
(2025-04-26). Iran Ready to Mediate in India-Pakistan Dispute. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed Iran's readiness to mediate between India and Pakistan amid an escalating feud over an attack in Indian-administered Kashmir that killed at least 26 people.
(2025-04-26). PSL 10 Fever: Lahore Fans Rock Gaddafi, PCB Wins Hearts! thinktank.pk As the buzz of PSL 10 echoes through the nation, nowhere is the cricketing passion more vibrant than in Lahore, where Qalandars fans have turned Gaddafi Stadium into a roaring cauldron of color, noise, and unmatched loyalty. From thrilling matches to unforgettable fan moments, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) deserves immense credit for turning the …
(2025-04-26). PSL 10: Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans- Who wins? thinktank.pk The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts as Lahore Qalandars prepare to face Multan Sultans in the 16th match of the tournament on April 26 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. This encounter is pivotal for both teams, with Multan aiming to solidify their position at the top, while Lahore seeks their …
(2025-04-26). Applying IHRA Litmus Test to Working Family Party Assembly Picks for NJ June 10 Democratic Primary Contest. fightbackbetter.com Editor' s Note: On March 19 this editor received a letter from Working Family Party of NJ (WfP-NJ) — probably…
(2025-04-26). National Day of Action demands Barclays 'stops funding genocide'. leftfootforward.org The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) is ramping up calls urging the public to boycott Barclays Bank. | Today — April 26 — action is taking place outside Barclays branches up and down the country, demanding Barclays "ends its complicity in Israel's genocide," as the activists describe. | A
(2025-04-26). LegitTargets: an interview with resonance. gilbertdoctorow.com LegitTargets: an interview with resonance This community is growing, partly thanks to kind invitations from new, additional host broadcasters to enter into recorded conversations about the most important relevant developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. So it was with this week's hosts at LegitTargets who disseminate their videos on X and other platforms. The main focus …
(2025-04-26). Taliban intelligence agents detain journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Yemeni authorities arrest journalist Awad Kashmeem in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). All The Worst Evils Are Happening Right Out In The Open. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-04-26). Anarchist Compass: 29 Ways of Navigating Christofascism. itsgoingdown.org
(2025-04-26). Venezuela's Interior Minister: "The United States is Stealing Venezuelan Children" orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-26). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org China: BYD electronics manufacturing workers strike; India: Tamil Nadu power-generation workers walk out indefinitely; Pakistani health workers continue to protest privatisation; Australia: Public mental health workers strike again…
(2025-04-26). "Comrade Wolfgang made invaluable contributions to the struggle for socialism" wsws.org Wolfgang Weber, an outstanding fighter for Trotskyism and a longtime leading member of the Sozialistische Gleichheitspartei (SGP) died on November 16, 2024. We are publishng here a message of condolence by the national secretary of the Socialist Equality Party in the US, Joseph Kishore.
(2025-04-26). International condolences on the death of Sri Lankan Trotskyist Nanda Wickremesinghe. wsws.org "Comrade Wicks brought to the struggle for Trotskyism an immense array of political gifts. Possessed of an extraordinary intellectual curiosity, Wicks was immersed in the history of the international Trotskyist movement"—David North…
(2025-04-26). The Nation, pseudo-left back UAW President Fain's embrace of Trump tariffs. wsws.org The most basic lie in The Nation's article is that it is possible to create a "progressive" nationalist politics which benefit the working class.
(2025-04-26). Michigan Attorney General announces FBI raids targeted pro-Palestinian protesters over "vandalism and property damage" wsws.org The raids were executed across Ann Arbor, Canton and Ypsilanti. No one was arrested or charged during the raids, but police and FBI agents seized electronic devices and personal belongings and briefly detained 11 individuals for interrogation.
(2025-04-26). Trump administration lawyers admit they seized Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant. wsws.org Immigration agents claimed Khalil needed to be arrested before a warrant could be produced because he was a "flight risk" and not "cooperative," lies disproved by video of Khalil's abduction taken by his wife.
(2025-04-26). FBI arrests Milwaukee County Circuit Court judge for obstructing ICE raid on undocumented immigrant. wsws.org The FBI arrested Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on Friday morning, and she was charged with obstruction and harboring a fugitive in connection with an immigrant worker, who appeared before her on April 18.
(2025-04-26). New Zealand spy agency investigated victimised journalist. wsws.org The Radio NZ journalist was vilified as a "Russian agent," resigned amid a manufactured public furore and, in a sinister development, was investigated by the country's spy agency.
(2025-04-26). VIDEO: SEP (Australia) candidate Morgan Peach speaks to SBS journalists. wsws.org Peach spoke strongly on issues that are being covered up by every other party in the official election campaign, including the immense threat of a nuclear world war.
(2025-04-26). Australia's militarist ANZAC Day held under the shadow of war. wsws.org The event has always been a celebration of militarist reaction, but all the more so under conditions of the greatest threat of a world war in 85 years.
(2025-04-26). Iran offers mediation as India-Pakistan tensions escalate. presstv.ir Iran has expressed its willingness to help de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan during a phone call between Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar.
(2025-04-26). Iran, Oman discuss arrangements for third round of indirect Tehran-Washington talks. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart discussed preparations for the third round of Tehran-Washington talks, set for April 26 in Muscat.
(2025-04-26). Yemeni ballistic missile triggers sirens across Israeli-occupied territories. presstv.ir Air raid sirens blared across the southern part of the Israeli-occupied territories following the launch of a ballistic missile from Yemen.
(2025-04-26). Spain granted 46 contracts to Israeli military firms since Gaza war began: Report. presstv.ir Despite promising to halt weapons trade with Israel, Spain has signed 46 contracts worth over €1 billion with Israeli military firms since the Gaza war began.
(2025-04-26). US government deports two-year-old citizen 'with no meaningful process'. presstv.ir The United States government deported a two-year-old citizen to Honduras without following proper legal procedures, according to a US federal judge.
(2025-04-26). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank. presstv.ir The Israeli military has killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid on the northern occupied West Bank city of Salim.
(2025-04-26). Full Speech: Trump Scares Pakistan Over Pahalgam With 'Bad One…' Warning? | India | J&K | Tourists | USA. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump spoke to the media on board Air Force One during his flight from JBA to Rome. Trump addressed various topics like tensions between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack, the tariff war with China, nuclear negotiations with Iran, Israel and many others. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-26). On Cam: Mysterious Blast Kills Russian General Just Before Putin-Trump Envoy Meet; Zelensky's Hand. hindustantimes.com
(2025-04-26). Adidas to pay $6.2M to former employee in racism case. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Adidas, the renowned German athletic apparel and footwear company, is being sued by a former employee in a racism case. The company is reportedly required to compensate the former employee with approximately $6.2 million.Adidas accused in racism case: April Burton, a former Adidas employee, is currently suing the company, alleging she was called a "monkey." | Burton claims she was fired immediately after reporting the incident to management. Adidas is now facing a racism lawsuit, with Burton seeking approximately $6.2 million in compensation. | Burton claims that the Human Resources depart…
(2025-04-26). Chinese company develops massive aircraft carrier car. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – XPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia and a key part of the XPENG Motors ecosystem, has developed a massive "aircraft carrier" car.Chinese massive aircraft carrier car: XPENG AEROHT, a Chinese company, has successfully developed a massive "aircraft carrier" car measuring 5.5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. According to the company, the vehicle's cabin can accommodate around four passengers. | Instead of a traditional trunk, it features a dedicated space for a small helicopter, which can carry nearly two people. | Notably, despite its large size, the vehicle can easi…
(2025-04-26). Pope Francis's legacy complicates Israel's diplomatic response. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israel expressed condolences over Pope Francis's death amid rising tensions with the Vatican following criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza.On Thursday, three days after Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88, the Israeli government issued a statement expressing its sorrow over the demise of the late Pope Francis. In a message that was published by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it was said that "The State of Israel expresses its deepest condolences to the Catholic Church and Catholics around the world on the passing of Pope Francis, may he rest in peace."A word of sympath…
(2025-04-26). Rare earth pact delayed: Trump calls Zelensky for immediate signature. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Former President Trump urged Ukraine's Zelenskiy to immediately finalize a delayed rare earth elements agreement with the U.S., while praising ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace efforts.In a tweet, Trump said, "Ukraine has not yet signed the final documents regarding the very important rare earth elements agreement with the US." At least three weeks have passed since it was first scheduled. "I hope this agreement is signed immediately," he said.He said, "I hope this agreement is signed soon." Trump said that they would keep working on the peace process between Russia and Ukraine, which has been doing well so…
(2025-04-26). Video: Explosion in Moscow suburb claims top military official. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A car bomb explosion in Moscow's Balashikha district kills Russian General Yaroslav Moskalyuk, prompting a major criminal investigation.The so-called "Moscow crime" is captured on video, and it provides information on the assassination of the Moscow police officer.A Volkswagen Golf had an explosion earlier today, on Friday, next to home number 2 on Nesterov Street in Balashikha, which is located in the Moscow Region. A criminal investigation has been initiated by the Russian Investigative Committee on the basis of the indications of crimes that are mentioned in Article 105 and Article 222.1 of the Russ…
(2025-04-26). US backed proxy war against Myanmar Junta and Bangladesh dilemma. ummid.com Highly placed sources said that the mission is to support a US-backed proxy war in Rakhine state against the Myanmar military junta, and wants Bangladesh to join.
(2025-04-26). Trump says Pakistan, India locked in '1,000-year' Kashmir rivalry. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures during a rally in Novi, Michigan, U.S. October 26, 2024. — Rueters
(2025-04-26). US charges judge with obstructing immigration arrest in Trump crackdown. geo.tv 
Hannah Dugan speaks as she was seeking election to Milwaukee County Circuit Court during a forum at the Milwaukee Bar Association in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, March 15, 2016. — ReutersUS alleges that Dugan helped man evade arrest.Crowd protests Dugan's arrest, chants 'free the judge…
(2025-04-26). North Korea unveils new 'Kim Jong Un style' 5,000-tonne warship. geo.tv 
An aerial view during a ceremony for launching a "new multipurpose destroyer," as per state media KCNA's reports, in Nampo, North Korea, in this handout picture released on April 26, 2025, by the Korean Central News Agency. — KCNA via ReutersKim Jong Un present at launch of…
(2025-04-26). Pope Francis' funeral draws thousands, cardinal says his legacy must survive. geo.tv 
The coffin of Pope Francis is carried during the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St Peter's Square, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 26, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-26). In pictures: Leaders, faithful gather for Pope Francis' funeral. geo.tv 
World leaders and thousands of Catholic faithful gathered at the Vatican on Saturday to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The first Latin American pontiff, Francis led the Church for 12 years, during which he advocated for openness and social…
(2025-04-26). Cardinal's funeral sermon stresses pope's call for Trump to 'build bridges, not walls'. geo.tv 
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re leads the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. — ReutersIn front of hundreds of world leaders attending the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday, Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re called…
(2025-04-26). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-26). Residents of this Palestinian hamlet look around, and see no way out. haaretz.com Another shepherd community in Masafer Yatta is being suffocated. It's surrounded by violent settlers, and since the start of the war, it's become impossible to take the animals to pasture. A fence the shepherds built on their land for protection against the thugs was also vandalized…
(2025-04-26). A nightmare on Herzl Street: How Israeli dystopias grapple with the unraveling of the Zionist dream. haaretz.com Dystopia wasn't a popular genre in Israel's early years, but gradually local artists began to imagine a dark future that portended national destruction. But could the present period actually produce a wave of consoling utopias?
(2025-04-26). The settler coup overtook Israel long ago. The October 7 failure was its aftermath. haaretz.com The political center's silence about settlers stems not from naivete but from full partnership. It offers conciliation, unity — anything not to be branded 'leftist'…
(2025-04-26). Large explosion at port in southern Bandar Abbas reportedly wounds 47. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile fired from Yemen, drone approaching Israel from east ‚ñ WEST BANK: Police say they arrested Islamic Jihad operative planning to carry out attack ‚ñ IRAN: Trump says in Time's interview if deal can't be reached, he'd be 'leading the pack' in attack on Iranian nuclear sites…
(2025-04-26). Freed hostage: was held in a tunnel with captive soldier Matan Angrest, torturing. haaretz.com Ron Kriovi, who was released in the November 2023 hostage deal, told Matan's parents that they were held in a small cage in a tunnel, starving. He says that Angrest, while severely wounded, was electrocuted by his captors…
(2025-04-26). In reverse of a longtime stance, U.S. says UNRWA agency immune from lawsuits. haaretz.com The Trump administration's unprecedented decision allows families of October 7 attack victims to sue the UN agency, following Israeli allegations that some agency staff were involved in the Hamas rampage…
(2025-04-26). Spain awarded 46 contracts to Israeli arms firms amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
Spain has awarded 46 contracts worth more than one billion euros to Israeli arms firms since the outbreak of the Gaza war, breaking the leftist government's pledge not to trade arms with Israel, researchers said on Friday. | Their conclusions come after a now-cancelled deal with an Israeli company to supply bullets to the Spanish Civil Guard rocked the Socialist-led minority coalition government this week. | Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, one of the most outspoken critics of Israel's military operations in Gaza, halted weapons transactions with Israel after the start of Israel's latest war on Gaza in Oc…
(2025-04-26). Pakistan minister urges international probe of Kashmir attack. newarab.com 
Asif told the newspaper in an interview that Pakistan was "ready to cooperate" with "any investigation which is conducted by in…
(2025-04-26). Pakistan and India border closure separates families. newarab.com 
Two months ago, Haider Ali waved goodbye to his wife as she left Pakistan, crossing the border to visit her family in India. Now the couple are not sure when they will see each other again. | Both sides have cancelled visas for Indian and Pakistani nationals respectively and ordered…
(2025-04-26). Israel continues to 'punish' late Pope Francis over Gaza stance. newarab.com 
(2025-04-26). France 'working with Israel' to 'voluntarily evacuate' Gazans. newarab.com 
The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor
(2025-04-26). Judge partly blocks Trump order for control over US elections. newarab.com 
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked parts of U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington ruled that the Trump administration cannot enforce parts of the order requiring federal election officials to assess whether people who are registering to vote are citizens. | She declined, however, to block parts of the order that sought to for…
(2025-04-26). Rubio to host signing of agreement between Rwanda, DR Congo. newarab.com 
The State Department on its public schedule said that Rubio would sign a "declaration of principles" with DRC Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe. | The State Department did not immediately offer further details. | In a surprise announcement Wednesday, the DRC and M23 rebels, who have…
(2025-04-26). NY synagogues refuse to host Ben-Gvir amid protests. newarab.com 
The Park East and Safra Sephardic Synagogues in Ben-Gvir reportedly requested an event be planned for him at one of the synagogue's halls, only for it to be declined by local people. | According to the newspaper, one Jewish community member said that the extremist mini…
(2025-04-26). US defense secretary's chief of staff leaving his job. newarab.com 
US Defense Secretary "Joe Kasper will continue to serve President Trump as a Special Government Employee (SGE) handling special projects at the Department of Defense," the official said, adding: "Secretary Hegseth is thankful for his continued leadership and work to advance the America First agenda." | His departure is the latest in a se…
(2025-04-26). Trump, Zelenskyy head to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral. newarab.com 
Heads of state and royalty will start converging on Rome on Friday for the
(2025-04-26). Will Souab's arrest unite Tunisia's opposition against Saied. newarab.com 
(2025-04-26). US envoy meets Putin in Russia for Ukraine ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
US envoy Trump has been
(2025-04-26). Egyptian film takes critical aim at US airlift to Israel in 1973. newarab.com 
(2025-04-26). Asil Al Jallad: The gynaecologist who refuses to give up on Gaza. newarab.com 
Moments like discovering that you are pregnant or listening to the first heartbeat of your baby have now become sorrowful emotions for mothers in Gaza, where nearly
(2025-04-26). US claims blast near Yemen UNESCO site caused by Houthi missile. newarab.com 
(2025-04-26). Trump slams US Harvard as 'antisemitic, far left institution'. newarab.com 
US President The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented crackdown on elite American universities following last year's student-led protests against Israel's war on Gaza at college campuses, including a list of demands against Harvard. | Harvard has refuse…
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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'.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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?
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). Editorial] Supporting medical science in the USA. thelancet.com The pursuit of rigorous medical science is not compatible with capitulation to government demands aimed at weaponising and eroding science. On April 14, Edwin R Martin Jr, the Trump-appointed interim US attorney for the District of Columbia, sent a letter to at least one medical journal, CHEST, saying "that more and more journals and publications like CHEST Journal are conceding that they are partisans in various scientific debates". The letter asked the journal to respond to five questions on topics such as how it handles misinformation and different viewpoints.
(2025-04-26). World Report] NIH access bans imperil global scientific cooperation. thelancet.com Six countries, including China, have been banned from key data repositories. Bryant Furlow reports.
(2025-04-26). World Report] Can the FDA fulfil its mission with a smaller workforce? thelancet.com The US Food and Drug Administration's new commissioner promises to restore public trust despite mass layoffs. Washington Correspondent Susan Jaffe reports.
(2025-04-26). World Report] The medicine of…competitive eating. thelancet.com In our continuing series on medicine in unusual circumstances, Talha Burki gets a taste of the world of competitive eating.
(2025-04-26). Perspectives] On going backwards. thelancet.com There are patients you can never forget. Some because you connected unusually deeply with them as people or with their stories—some because you may have seen yourself or a loved one in their shoes, on that gurney, in that pain. On a paediatric rotation as a medical student at Kings County Hospital in East Flatbush, NY, USA, during the 1980s, I was part of team that took care of a toddler slowly succumbing to AIDS. An orphan, as so many were in those terrible years, his bedside chart read Baby M.
(2025-04-26). Obituary] Pippa Tyrrell. thelancet.com Neurologist who developed an integrated model of care for stroke in the UK and saw it become the standard of care nationwide. She was born in Sheffield, UK, on Sept 10, 1956, and died of bowel cancer at home in Wilmslow, UK, on Jan 1, 2025, aged 68 years.
(2025-04-26). Correspondence] Research at the centre of UK health-care delivery to fix clinical academia. thelancet.com Clinical academia is on a steep decline globally. In the UK, a 6% reduction in the number of clinical academics since 2012 has been reported, with the number of senior lecturer level researchers having decreased by 24%.1 Research is key to evidence-based medicine. Sustainable and progressive change in health research needs to come from within its clinical structure by ensuring full embedment in National Health Service (NHS) core activities.
(2025-04-26). Correspondence] Taiwan's national health care on the brink of systemic collapse. thelancet.com In early 2025, Taiwan's health-care system faced an unprecedented crisis due to simultaneous outbreaks of influenza and norovirus. The emergency departments had severe overcrowding, which was exacerbated by a shortage of ward beds. A patient died of septic shock after a prolonged 143-km transfer solely for admission to an intensive care unit.1 On Feb 22, 2025, the Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine issued an urgent statement,2 urging the government to take immediate action. Meanwhile, a government official's dismissive and sarcastic response on social media to an exhausted emergency physician intensified public…
(2025-04-26). Correspondence] Ticagrelor monotherapy for acute coronary syndromes. thelancet.com One of the key concerns in the Article by Marco Valgimigli and colleagues is the ambiguity in defining the non-inferiority margin for major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events (MACCE).1 The study sets a non-inferiority margin of 1 ∑15 for the hazard ratio (HR), which could be considered too lenient given the potential risks associated with de-escalation therapy. A non-inferiority margin of 1 ∑15 means that the study would deem ticagrelor monotherapy acceptable even if it increased the risk of MACCE by 15%.
(2025-04-26). Correspondence] Pretransplantation optimisation for unresectable colorectal liver metastases: the TransMet trial. thelancet.com We read with great interest the results of the TransMet trial1 by René Adam and colleagues showing that the combination of liver transplantation and chemotherapy prolongs survival in patients with colorectal liver metastases and, in some cases, can provide a pathway to cure. We would like to congratulate the authors for their practice-changing trial. We had a few comments regarding its design and some of its results.
(2025-04-26). 32 from Jamia, 03 from AMU RCA in UPSC Civil Services 2024 Merit List. ummid.com A total of 32 candidates from Jamia Millia Islamia and 03 from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) have figured in the UPSC Civil Services 2024 Merit List released Tuesday April 22, 2025.
(2025-04-26). HC asks Baba Ramdev to take down 'Rooh Afza' ad. ummid.com Slamming its 'communal tone', the Delhi High Court Tuesday April 22, 2025 asked the controversial Hindu saint, Baba Ramdev, to take down the 'Rooh Afza' video advertisement.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). UPSC Civil Services Result 2024: 26 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com As many as 26 Muslims figured in the list of 1,009 candidates who emerged toppers in the Civil Services 2024 exams result of which was declared by the UPSC Tuesday April 22, 2025.
(2025-04-26). UPSC Civil Services Result 2024 Out: Full Toppers List. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Civil Services exams held in September 2024 and Personal Interviews conducted in January/April 2025 today on Tuesday April 22.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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?
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 22 from Muslim World, 01 from India among Top 100 Universities in Asia. ummid.com A total of 22 universities from the Muslim world figured in the list of Top 100 Universities in Asia whereas the dismal performance of the Indian universities continues if the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 are any indication.
(2025-04-26). West Bengal 10th Madhyamik result 2025 date, time officially confirmed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date and time to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2025.
(2025-04-26). Indus River is Common Heritage of South Asia, Must Not be Harmed. ummid.com The Indus and its tributaries are sacred for the people of India as well as Pakistan as these constitute the common heritage of all of South Asia and indeed of all humanity.
(2025-04-26). Mumbai University Admission 2025 Starts, Read Details. ummid.com The Mumbai University has started receiving online application forms for the admission in Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses for the academic year 2025-26.
(2025-04-26). How Compounding Calculator can help you stay motivated to invest. ummid.com Discover how a compounding calculator can help you stay motivated by showing how small, consistent investments may grow into long-term wealth.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 250,000 pay respects to Pope Francis ahead of funeral. independent.co.ug ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | The coffin of Pope Francis has been sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter's Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners paid their respects. Public viewing of Pope Francis's body ended on Friday. The ceremony, led by Cardinal-Camerlengo Kevin Farrell, began with the reading of a document listing the stages of …
(2025-04-26). Al-Shabaab recaptures areas secured by UPDF. independent.co.ug 
Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | Al-Shabaab terrorists have recaptured some areas previously secured by Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and other foreign forces in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions, in Somalia. Al-Shabaab has recently launched lethal operations mostly in areas where forces under the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISSOM), which later became …
(2025-04-26). Court declares Ndeeba church demolition illegal, halts shs3.8 b payout to Dodoviko. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has ruled that the demolition of St. Peter's Church in Ndeeba was illegal, overturning previous execution orders that had authorized the eviction of the church by Spear Link Auctioneers and Bailiffs. In a unanimous decision, a panel of three justices—Irene Mulyagonja, Oscar Kihika, and Moses …
(2025-04-26). Court sets date for land dispute case between UPDF Major, Mukono businessman. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Mukono has set a date for the hearing of a land dispute involving a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier, Major Mark Wanyama and Mukono businessman, Jackson Twinamasiko, after failed mediation. The two have, since 2019, been in the limelight over the contested seven acres …
(2025-04-26). FA Cup finalists to be decided, Premier League title in sight. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | There is a hybrid weekend of cup and league football in England ahead of us that will decide the two FA Cup finalists for the season, and which will probably see Liverpool confirmed as this season's Premier League champion. The FA Cup sees an in-form Aston Villa face Crystal Palace …
(2025-04-26). How virtual showrooms are revolutionising the automotive industry. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Isaac Tegule | The global automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by digital transformation and evolving consumer expectations. Virtual showrooms have emerged as some of the most ground-breaking innovations, redefining how individuals and businesses explore and purchase vehicles. In an era where convenience, efficiency, and immersive experiences take precedence, virtual showrooms are …
(2025-04-26). Qcil marks World Malaria Day with free medical camp in Luzira. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (Qcil), Uganda's leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has successfully held an annual medical camp at St. Stephen's Church of Uganda, Luzira, in commemoration of World Malaria Day 2025. The event was grounded in this year's global theme: "Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite," a call for …
(2025-04-26). Uganda, Netherlands to co-chair global climate group. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the Netherlands have been elected co-chairs of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action, a group of 98 member countries. This came at the ongoing 2025 Spring meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., USA. The World Bank and …
(2025-04-26). Scientists solve 160-year-old biology puzzle. ecns.cn A team of international scientists, mainly from China and the United Kingdom, has jointly identified the genetic variants behind all seven traits used by Austrian scientist Gregor Mendel more than 160 years ago to discover the basic laws of inheritance.
(2025-04-26). New energy sector sees significant traction. ecns.cn China's new energy industry saw substantial growth in open competition in recent years, catering to its low-carbon development needs, fueling global green economic growth, and notably lowering barriers for the sector's development in Global South nations.
(2025-04-26). Steps mapped out to tackle global woes. ecns.cn China's policymakers have emphasized the need to coordinate domestic economic work with international economic and trade struggles, with efforts focused on stabilizing employment, enterprises, markets and expectations while expanding high-standard opening-up.
(2025-04-26). East Asia urged to counter protectionism. ecns.cn Experts are calling on China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen their alliance in cutting-edge technological sectors including artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous driving.
(2025-04-26). Iowa honors four decades of friendship. ecns.cn Iowa Sister States celebrated the 40th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic 1985 visit to Iowa, at the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates on Thursday.
(2025-04-26). Beijing hits out at 'fentanyl tariffs' from Washington. ecns.cn Beijing has slammed Washington for disrupting bilateral counternarcotics dialogue and cooperation by slapping "fentanyl tariffs" on Chinese imports, and urged it to stop pressuring or threatening China over the fentanyl issue.
(2025-04-26). China unveils new cargo spacecraft. ecns.cn Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply deliveries, including missions to China's Tiangong space station, took center stage in Shanghai this week as it made its public debut.
(2025-04-26). Shenzhou XX crew starts takeover work of Tiangong. ecns.cn Shenzhou XX crew members have begun to carry out takeover work of the Tiangong space station with the outgoing Shenzhou XIX astronauts.
(2025-04-26). Couple donate one billion yuan to Fudan University. ecns.cn Li Ping and Liao Mei, an alumni couple, have made a one-time donation of 1 billion yuan ($137.2 million) to their alma mater in support of the construction of the university's Xue Min Institute of Advanced Studies.
(2025-04-26). World's tallest bridge gets 1,100 C fireproof armor. ecns.cn As Guizhou province prepares to unveil what will be the world's tallest bridge, its main suspension cables are receiving a fire-resistant and anticorrosion treatment.
(2025-04-26). Tourism boom tipped for May Day break. ecns.cn Travel agencies and tourism experts said they are bullish about the tourism market's performance during the upcoming May Day holiday, with both domestic and outbound tourism visits projected to boom during the period.
(2025-04-26). Survey report refutes false remarks on coral reefs. ecns.cn Frequent and illegal human activities by the Philippines have caused damage to the coral reef ecosystems around Tiexian Reef of the South China Sea, said a report released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday.
(2025-04-26). Insights丨Cambodian scholar: Cambodia-China "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation solidified through BRI. ecns.cn
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). President Maduro Highlights Progress in Cooperation with China, VP Agenda in Beijing. orinocotribune.com This Thursday, Venezuelan President Maduro shared details about the meetings between Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and "high-level Chinese government officials" in Beijing. | President Maduro stated that Rodríguez's visit has allowed for "the fine-tuning of agreements in all areas," highlighting significant achievements in areas such as the economy, trade, and energy cooperation. "There is impressive news about the achievements this visit is already accomplishing in terms of cooperation and trade agreements," he reported. | He also mentioned that the progress is not limited to the economy but also encompasses se…
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). Ed Miliband is Now the UK's Major Source of Net Zero Disinformation. dailysceptic.org Ed Miliband's brazen claim that UK electricity prices are high because of gas — even though over half the cost comes from renewables charges — confirms him as the UK's major source of Net Zero disinformation.
(2025-04-26). 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…
(2025-04-26). Trump's New Cuba Policy: Bad for Cuba and Migrants. internationalviewpoint.org On his return to the presidency on January 20, Donald Trump rescinded his predecessor Joe Biden's short-lived removal of Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) designation. The SSOT designation will further isolate Cuba diplomatically and economically. | – | / |
(2025-04-26). The Other Catastrophe: Genocide and Famine in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org Two years have passed since the war broke out in Sudan between the two sides of the military regime that the country inherited from the infamous Omar al-Bashir. While the situation in Sudan does not get even a tenth of the global media attention that the ongoing Zionist genocidal war in Gaza receives, the scale of the human catastrophe there is equally horrific. The death toll from the military-on-military war is estimated at more than 150,000, while the number of displaced people stands at approximately 13 million, and the number of those threatened with severe famine reaches 44 million—a record number tha…
(2025-04-26). We need to talk about Gaza more than ever. internationalviewpoint.org The images keep coming, one after another, more of the same. Explosions, screams, cries and tragedies. Starving people who have had to survive displacement and bombardment. Access to drinking water is once again becoming a problem because Israel has destroyed Gaza's second desalination plant. It feels like we are reliving the horrors of a year ago. | – | / |
(2025-04-26). Ukraine's Struggle: International Trade Unions Must Act Now. internationalviewpoint.org APPEAL to the ITUC, ETUC, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, national trade unions on support of the Strategy of Ukraine on Peace and Security | – | / |
(2025-04-26). Agriculture: Our proposals for small-scale farming. internationalviewpoint.org It's essential to change the production-based agricultural system, which is driven by petrochemicals, destroys jobs and exacerbates the ecological crisis. We need small-scale farming on a human scale, that creates jobs and generates income, produces high-quality food and supports living organisms. This alternative is a bulwark against bio-aggressors and climate change. To achieve this, we recommend: | – | / |
(2025-04-26). The Carnation Revolution of Portugal Today: The New Challenge from the Far-Right. internationalviewpoint.org Fifty-one years after the Revolution, fifty years after the first elections by universal suffrage which saw a 92% turnout, what is the legacy of the Portuguese Revolution? | – | / |
(2025-04-26). '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. | – | / |
(2025-04-26). The Netherlands and the 1965 mass killings in Indonesia. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-26). Radical Socialist Statement on Civilian Killings in Pahalgam. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-26). 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."
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-26). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-26). Trial of 5 journalists who covered Turkish protests set to open. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-26). CPJ urges Ghana's President Mahama to reverse impunity, improve press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-04-26). Lawmakers set to review draft law on China's private sector. ecns.cn The highly anticipated draft law concerning the private economy will be further reviewed by Chinese lawmakers, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.
(2025-04-26). Manzhouli land port leads China-Europe railway lines in freight volume. ecns.cn The largest land port on the China-Russia border — Manzhouli in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region — recorded 678 returned China-Europe freight trains in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 7.1 percent.
(2025-04-26). Philippines' illegal behavior, natural factors damage ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in S. China Sea: official report. ecns.cn A report released by China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday indicates that the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the South China Sea have both decreased, and the reduction in the coverage area of Tiexian Jiao is worse than that of Niu'e Jiao.
(2025-04-26). Japanese zoo to send four pandas back to China. ecns.cn All four giant pandasat Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture will return to China in late June, the park announced on Thursday.
(2025-04-26). China's wind and solar power capacity surpasses thermal power for the first time. ecns.cn China added 74.33 million kilowatts of wind and solar power capacity in the first quarter of 2025, bringing the cumulative installed capacity to 1.482 billion kilowatts, surpassing thermal power capacity (1.451 billion kilowatts) for the first time, according to the latest data from the National Energy Administration of China.
(2025-04-26). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to analyze economic situation, work. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work.
(2025-04-26). China, Vietnam coast guards successfully conclude first 2025 joint patrol in Beibu Gulf. ecns.cn Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
(2025-04-26). Xi makes important instructions on work related to civil-military mutual support. ecns.cn Xi Jinping recently issued important instructions on work concerning mutual support between the military and the government as well as that between the military and the people.
(2025-04-26). China unveils next-generation cargo spacecraft Qingzhou. ecns.cn Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply deliveries, including missions to China's Tiangong Space Station, took center stage in Shanghai on Thursday as it made its first public debut.
(2025-04-26). Chinese lawmakers to review draft environment protection code. ecns.cn A draft ecological environment code is ready to be reviewed for the first time by Chinese lawmakers during the upcoming session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, an official said.
(2025-04-26). Unlocking Chinese CitiesÔΩúChina's 'sexiest' small town goes global. ecns.cn Tucked away on the northeastern coast, the little-known city of Xingcheng in Liaoning is quietly making waves on the global stage. Believe it or not, one out of every four swimsuits sold worldwide comes from here!
(2025-04-26). 10 big things about China you should not miss (April 20-April 26). ecns.cn
(2025-04-26). The Heat: IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-04-26). Oil Minister Paknejad: Russia to build nuclear plant in Iran with own funds. presstv.ir Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad saysTehran and Moscow have agreed on the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran with a credit line allocated by Russia.
(2025-04-26). China supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program, diplomatic engagement: Envoy. presstv.ir A Chinese envoy says his country supports the IAEA's constructive role in solving the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomacy.
(2025-04-26). Lebanese parliament speaker rejects disarmament of Hezbollah amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says the Hezbollah resistance movement will not hand over its weapons before Israel fulfills its ceasefire agreement obligations.
(2025-04-26). UN blasts Israeli settler deadly violence as settlers storm West Bank town, desecrate shrines. presstv.ir The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has slammed the ongoing fatal violence committed by Israeli settlers and the regime's forces in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-26). 'Foremost priority': Iran says 'ready' to forge greater understanding between Pakistan, India. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is ready to forge greater understanding between Pakistan and India.
(2025-04-26). Norway establishes diplomatic ties with State of Palestine amid Israel's Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Norway has formally accepted the credentials of the new Palestinian ambassador, Marie Sedin, as it officially establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine amid the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-04-26). Araghchi arrives in Oman for US talks; termination of inhumane sanctions 'priority'. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister arrives in Oman for a third round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
(2025-04-26). US universities defy Trump deportations of foreign students. presstv.ir US universities are providing help to foreign students to withstand President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, including advising them not to leave the country and guiding them on how to complete degrees.
(2025-04-26). Iran backs sovereign, stable Syria free of terrorism, UN envoy says. presstv.ir Iran's UN envoy said Tehran supports a sovereign and united Syria, free from terrorism and foreign interference.
(2025-04-26). Yemen downs seven US Reapers worth $200 million in six weeks. presstv.ir American defense officials report that Yemeni forces have shot down seven US Reaper drones in recent weeks, resulting in a loss of more than $200 million loss for the United States.
(2025-04-26). Ukraine may have to 'give up land' to Russia to secure peace: Kiev mayor. presstv.ir Mayor of Kiev Vitaly Klitschko has said his country may have to "give up territory" to Russia as a "painful solution" to securing "temporary" peace and halting the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
(2025-04-26). Yemenis hold nationwide rallies to condemn US aggression, support Palestine. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis have once again held nationwide rallies, reiterating their solidarity with Palestinians while condemning the US attacks against their homeland.
(2025-04-26). WFP: Food stocks depleted in Gaza due to all-out Israeli blockade. presstv.ir A critical humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Gaza Strip as the World Food Programme (WFP) says it has completely depleted its food stocks for families in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2025-04-26). European Banking Authority: Debanking E.U. consumer issue. Read pnqk.me/sxvnck. indybay.org 'De-risking', also known as 'debanking', is when a bank or payments company closes or refuses to open accounts for customers. The European Bank Authority in Paris, FR reports that 'debanking' is the 'third most relevant issue' for European Union consumers.
(2025-04-26). Thursday 5/1: Watsonville: Workers Day of Action. indybay.org Watsonville City Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville…
(2025-04-26). Saturday 4/26: The Trump MAGA regime:Oligarchy? Regime of billionaires? Or is it Fascism? and What do we. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…
(2025-04-26). Sunday 5/4: May the 4th Be With You – SF Libraries "Star Wars" Party & Events (FREE). indybay.org San Francisco Public Libraries | FREE – all ages welcome. Family friendly events.
(2025-04-26). Thursday 5/1: Oakland: Sin Fronteras May Day March for Labor & Immigrants. indybay.org Meet at Fruitvale BART Plaza | 3401 E 12th Street | Oakland, CA 94601)…
(2025-04-26). Thursday 5/1: Mountain View: May Day Strong March & Vigil. indybay.org Meet at Mountain View City Center Plaza, 500 Castro Street, then march to Gateway Park at Castro St. & El Camino Real | Peaceful march…
(2025-04-26). Turmoil in Social Security Administration ⚪ Protest in Mountain View. indybay.org Chaos at the Social Security Administration is causing enormous stress for seniors, people with disabilities, and families. On national day of action April 24, folks came out to demonstrate in Mountain View, CA.
(2025-04-26). Tuesday 4/29: Know Your Rights: Digital Security and ICE Encounters. indybay.org
(2025-04-26). Tuesday 4/29: Live from the Frontlines: The Fight for Our Democracy w/ Ari Berman, Voting Rights Expert. indybay.org
(2025-04-26). Russia confirms India's plan to attack Pakistan amid Pahalgam rage? Huge warning. hindustantimes.com The Russian Embassy in Islamabad has issued a stark travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Pakistan, citing heightened risks and the potential for escalation following the Pahalgam massacre in Jammu and Kashmir. The advisory, released on April 25, 2025, comes amid a rapidly deteriorating situation between India and Pakistan after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam killed at least 26 people. Watch for more.
(2025-04-26). Pope's Coffin Sealed, Stamped Ahead Of Funeral | Francis | Vatican City | Roman Catholic Church. hindustantimes.com Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in St. Peter's Basilica on April 25, ahead of his funeral on Saturday. A changing of the guards at Francis' open coffin signaled the end of the viewing period of the pontiff, who was laid out in red robes, a bishop's pointed miter and a rosary entwined in his hands. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-26). Pope Francis's funeral: what happens when. geo.tv 
Security personnel stand prior to the public's arrival at St Peter´s Square ahead of late Pope Francis´ funeral in the Vatican on April 26, 2025. — AFP
(2025-04-26). Santa Maria Maggiore basilica: Pope Francis's final resting place. geo.tv 
This photograph shows the interior of Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, the late Pope's final resting place, a day prior to the Pope's funeral, in Rome on April 25, 2025. —AFPROME: The Santa Maria Maggiore basilica, which Pope Francis chose as his final resting place, is a…
(2025-04-26). Watch Tonight: Venus, Saturn, Moon Smiley Face, Triple Conjunction. ummid.com Venus, Saturn and the Crescent Moon will form a celestial smirk near the horizon Thursday April 25, 2025 forming a rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction.
(2025-04-26). Sad to see Kashmiri students attacked after Pahalgam attack: Rahul Gandhi. ummid.com Leader of Opposition (LoP) and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday April 25, 2025 expressed concerns over the attacks on Kashmiri students in different parts of the country after Pahalgam terrorist attack.
(2025-04-26). UP 10th Matric Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 10 (UPMSP Class Xth) Matric result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-26). UP 12th Inter Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 12 (UPMSP Class XIIth) Intermediate result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-26). Department of Error] Department of Error. thelancet.com Strunk T, Molloy EJ, Mishra A, Bhutta ZA. Neonatal bacterial sepsis. Lancet 2024; 404: 277—93—In figure 1 of this Seminar, the teal key title has been updated to "Other neonatal disorders". This correction has been made to the online version as of April 24, 2025.
(2025-04-26). Malegaon shuts down over Pahalgam terror attack. ummid.com Malegaon, the Muslim dominated Textile City in Maharashtra, Thursday April 24, 2025 observed a day long shut down in solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and to condemn terrorism.
(2025-04-26). 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.
(2025-04-26). Indus Water Treaty Put on Hold: India's Response to Pahalgam Attack. ummid.com Apparently holding Pakistan responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack, India on Wednesday April 23, 2025 suspended the Indus Water Treaty signed between the two countries in 1960.
(2025-04-26). Firman Raúl y Díaz-Canel libro de condolencias por la muerte del Papa Francisco. cubadebate.cu Con este acto se honró el pontificado de Francisco, destacando su ejemplo de infatigable bregar en defensa de la paz, la fraternidad entre los pueblos y la búsqueda de soluciones sostenibles a los apremiantes retos que enfrenta la humanidad.
(2025-04-26). Los tres líderes de la Liga Élite de Béisbol siguen firmes rumbo a los playoffs. cubadebate.cu Los tres equipos punteros de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano se desquitaron hoy de los tropiezos de este jueves y siguen firmes rumbo a los playoffs. Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, Leñadores de Las Tunas e Industriales de La Habana impusieron su ley en casa y sumaron victorias cruciales, en una fase clasificatoria que ya huele a final.
(2025-04-26). Ministerio de Finanzas y Precios prorroga beneficio arancelario a la importación de alimentos, aseo, medicinas y otros productos. cubadebate.cu Actualmente se mantienen las condiciones que dieron origen a la aplicación de estas medidas, tanto en lo referido a los productos alimenticios y de aseo, así como a los medicamentos; y con relación al sistema electroenergético nacional, a pesar de los esfuerzos que realiza el país. Por ello, se prorrogan las disposiciones.
(2025-04-26). Thursday 5/1: Oakland: Marcha del Primero de Mayo por los Trabajadores y los Inmigrantes. indybay.org Punto de encuentro en Fruitvale BART Plaza, 3401 E 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601…
(2025-04-25). Samoan nun tells of 'like a blur' awesome meeting with Pope Francis. asiapacificreport.nz By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific presenter The doors of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican have now been closed and the coffin sealed, ahead of preparations for tonight's funeral of Pope Francis. The Vatican says a quarter of a million people have paid respects to Pope Francis in the last three days. Sister Susana Vaifale…
(2025-04-25). The late Pope Francis was a man of peace and understanding, unlike many Western warmongering Russophobes. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). Gaza death toll since Israel ceasefire in March reaches 2,000, with entire families wiped out. radiohc.cu Gaza City, April 26 (RHC) ⚪ In Gaza, Israeli attacks have killed more than 60 people since early Thursday, bringing the death toll since Israel shattered a ceasefire agreement last month to nearly 2,000.
(2025-04-25). 'Sinners' Honored Juke Joints. Today, They're Fighting to Stay Open. capitalbnews.org 
This article was published in partnership with Scalawag, a publication centering Black folks in the South. Subscribe to its newsletters here. We put together this playlist featuring artists native to Mississippi to soundtrack your reading and trace the state's musical journey. The blues runs deep through Orlando Paden's veins. As a child, he danced for nickels …
(2025-04-25). "She was still holding on to the plastic plate" electronicintifada.net An Israeli attack on a charity kitchen west of Khan Younis on 7 April killed 7 people waiting for a meal, including 3 children.
(2025-04-25). Five things Friday roundup: Jesus with skin on. anabaptistworld.org This past January, I (Alisha) stepped into a new role as pastor of rising generations at Neighborhood Ministries — an urban outreach rooted in Phoenix's 85009 ZIP code, the city's most economically challenged area. In just four months, I've come to know the incarnational Christ in ways I never imagined. I'm learning, day by day, …
(2025-04-25). Israel's endgame for tormented Gaza is political and physical erasure. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Nour Odeh There was faint hope that efforts to achieve a ceasefire deal in Gaza would succeed. That hope is now all but gone, offering 2.1 million tormented and starved Palestinians dismal prospects for the days and weeks ahead. Last Saturday, the Israeli Prime Minister once again affirmed he had no intention to…
(2025-04-25). Trump signs 'deeply dangerous' order to fast-track deep sea mining. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific An ocean conservation non-profit has condemned the United States President's latest executive order aimed at boosting the deep sea mining industry. President Donald Trump issued the "Unleashing America's offshore critical minerals and resources" order on Thursday, directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to allow deep sea mining. The order states: "It…
(2025-04-25). Fallibility, Dirty Wars, and Pope Francis I. dissidentvoice.org The very idea of infallibility sets one up for the mighty fall. But the Pope, temporal head of all Catholics, is one such character, the papacy one such institution, arrogantly paraded before religion, faith and principle, as an individual and office hovering between humankind and God. Unfortunately for the papal record, infallibility in any spiritual …
(2025-04-25). Nobody Say "____ Israel, Free Palestine" caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nobody say "____ Israel, Free Palestine." Saying "____ Israel, Free Palestine" is very offensive to people who think genocide is good. | When you say "____ Israel, Free Palestine," you are hurting the feelings of the people who believe it's fine to bomb every hospital in Gaza. So you must never, ever say "____ Israel, Free Palestine." | Who do you think you are, saying "____ Israel, Free Palestine"? Don't you know that by saying "____ Israel, Free Palestine" you…
(2025-04-25). Tariffs impacting Canadian voters. america.cgtn.com 
Canadians head to the polls on Monday, April 28, for a federal election. But voting takes place against a backdrop of a trade war with Canada's largest trading partner and neighbor, the United States, and that appears to be having an impact on voters. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports from Canada.
(2025-04-25). U.S. tourism impacted by tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
A combination of widespread tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and negative sentiment toward many countries have put a dent in the number of international travelers visiting the U.S. Experts say additional costs could have a major economic impact on the tourism sector and businesses that depend on it. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan shares more from the popular tourist destination of Venice Beach, California.
(2025-04-25). Belarus to share energy efficiency personnel training experience with Russia's Smolensk Oblast. eng.belta.by Participants of the meeting discussed possible prospects of interaction in the field of enhancing energy efficiency and using renewable sources of energy in Smolensk Oblast. Practical approaches to the realization of energy efficiency projects were discussed.
(2025-04-25). BelCCI Grodno branch: Business of Belarus, Poland is open to dialogue. eng.belta.by Business from both Belarus and Poland is open to dialogue, Miroslav Sarosek, Director General of the Grodno branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI), told journalists…
(2025-04-25). BelCCI names promising areas of cooperation with UAE. eng.belta.by Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Denis Meleshkin met with Ambassador of the UAE to Belarus Ibrahim Salim Mohamed Al Musharrakh to discuss the prospects for the development of relations with the UAE.
(2025-04-25). Opinion: Belarus, Poland should be good neighbors, develop relations. eng.belta.by In order to boost Belarusian-Polish cooperation, establish new and renew existing contacts between business representatives of the two countries, the Grodno Oblast Executive Committee teamed up with the Association of Polish Business in Belarus to organize a dialogue platform on the realities and prospects of Belarusian-Polish cooperation as a basis for interregional cooperation at present times.
(2025-04-25). Turchin, Mishustin discuss Belarus-Russia cooperation over phone. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin and Mikhail Mishustin reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding the Belarusian-Russian cooperation across the board.
(2025-04-25). Deputy chairman of Belarus' State Border Committee appointed. eng.belta.by With another decree the head of state dismissed Major-General Igor Pechen from this post. He was released from active military service due to reaching the age of retirement and preserves the right to wear military uniform and insignia.
(2025-04-25). Lukashenko uncovers fraudulent schemes, criticizes loss of cattle. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We have plenty of problems in the west but not as many as in the east. The state of affairs is unacceptable. I've just been to Vitebsk Oblast. Wherever I went, I gave instructions: let's seriously check things after my trip. A bunch of issues."
(2025-04-25). Pakistan offers Belarus raw materials, specialists for cotton industry. eng.belta.by Pakistan offers Belarus raw materials and specialists for the cotton industry, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke about plans to bring in migrant workers to Belarus, including from Pakistan, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-25). Belarus' Parliament speaker lays flowers at mass grave in Italy's Palestrina. eng.belta.by The monument was erected to honor the residents of the Italian town of | Palestrina, who heroically fought against Nazism and fascism during | World War II. Among these brave fighters were citizens of the Soviet Union.
(2025-04-25). Belarus' self-exiled opposition criticized for crazy smear campaign targeting labor migrants. eng.belta.by A reporter of the First News TV channel asked Dmitry Krutoi who may benefit from exciting the Belarusian society with fears connected with the arrival of migrants.
(2025-04-25). Belarus, Serbia discuss military cooperation prospects. eng.belta.by During the videoconference negotiations representatives of the Belarusian Defense Ministry and the Serbian one exchanged opinions about the state and prospects of advancing the bilateral military cooperation.
(2025-04-25). Belarus to raise minimum subsistence budget on 1 May. eng.belta.by According to it, the new minimum subsistence budget on average per capita is set at Br462.58, which is 3.3% higher than the minimum subsistence budget which was in effect until 30 April 2025.
(2025-04-25). Belarusian cultural centers thanked for promotion of national heritage abroad. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov met with the heads of Belarusian cultural centers in Kazakhstan.
(2025-04-25). Belarusian diplomats commemorate Soviet soldiers in Hungary's Szeged. eng.belta.by Belarusian Ambassador to Hungary Vladimir Ulakhovich took part in a ceremony to reopen the Soviet war memorial at the Dugonich cemetery in Szeged after large-scale renovations…
(2025-04-25). Draft memorandum on use of unmanned systems in civil aviation discussed in Moscow. eng.belta.by Moscow hosted a regular session of the CIS Civil Aviation and Airspace | Use Council to discuss the creation of a unified information space and | the use of unmanned aircraft systems in civil aviation. Belarus was represented by Igor Golub, Director of the Aviation…
(2025-04-25). Kochanova: Belarus will continue to resist attempts by the West to rewrite history. eng.belta.by We will continue to resist attempts by the West to rewrite history, | Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said during a | plenary session of the conference "The Female Face of Victory" held | under the auspices of the Council of the Republic and the Belarusian…
(2025-04-25). Over 26,600 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start. eng.belta.by Since 24 February 2022, a total of 387,785 citizens of Ukraine have | arrived in Belarus: 16,002 crossed the Ukraine-Belarus border, 289,754 | came from Poland, 74,236 from Lithuania, and 7,793 from Latvia.
(2025-04-25). Polish politician: Ill-considered military spending of taxpayer money is a threat to Poland. eng.belta.by The budget deficit, ill-considered military spending of taxpayer money pose a threat to Poland, Polish politician, head of the Front party Krzysztof Tołwiński said at the dialogue platform that discussed the realities and prospects of Belarus-Poland relations as a basis for interregional cooperation at the present stage, BelTA has learned.
(2025-04-25). Polish politician: Not all Poles agree with Warsaw politics. eng.belta.by Not all Poles agree with the policy pursued by the authorities of the Republic of Poland today, Polish politician, head of the Front party Krzysztof Tołwiński said.
(2025-04-25). Sabalenka progresses to Madrid Open round three. eng.belta.by The Belarusian will next face either Belgium's world number 26 Elise Mertens or Colombia's world number 51 Camila Osorio. Aryna Sabalenka won the event in 2021 and 2023. Last year she lost to Poland's Iga Swiatek in the final.
(2025-04-25). Israeli Conscientious Objectors Endure Jail and Social Ostracism For Principled Stand. covertactionmagazine.com Similar to the way American conscientious objectors were treated in World War I On December 26, 2023, Tal Mitnick, then 18, entered an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) enlistment center in Tel Aviv and publicly announced that he would refuse military service. Subsequently, he was forced to serve 185 days in a military prison and was …
(2025-04-25). Israel imposes starvation "by design" in Gaza. electronicintifada.net 600 children killed in Israeli attacks over five weeks.
(2025-04-25). Amid U.S. tariffs, where will Europe go for trade? america.cgtn.com 
Where does Europe's trading future lie? That's one of the questions delegates at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings are trying to answer. They've spent the week in Washington, D.C. amid the fallout from President Donald Trump's on-off tariffs threat that are trying alliances stretching back to the Second World War, particularly with EU members. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough has more.
(2025-04-25). Pacific editor welcomes US court ruling in favour of Radio Free Asia. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific editor The former head of BenarNews' Pacific bureau says a United States court ruling this week ordering the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) to release congressionally approved funding to Radio Free Asia and its subsidiaries "makes us very happy". However, Stefan Armbruster, who has played a key role in…
(2025-04-25). The Persecution of Dr. Reiner Fuellmich. dissidentvoice.org In September 2024, Malone News published an article on Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, titled "The Persecution of Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, A POLITICAL PRISONER." German authorities continue to illegally imprison Dr. Fuellmich. This is an update. ***** Dr. Reiner Fuellmich is known and respected internationally for his work as a consumer defense lawyer and for winning major …
(2025-04-25). Rahaf taught me the true meaning of being a sister. electronicintifada.net I can no longer share life's joys and sorrows with my once constant companion.
(2025-04-25). "Musk Is Scamming the City of Memphis" : Meet Two Brothers Fighting Colossus, Musk's xAI Data Center. democracynow.org 
We speak with two brothers who are fighting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI over its massive data center in Memphis, Tennessee, used to run its chatbot Grok. The facility is next to historically Black neighborhoods and is powered by 35 pollution-spewing methane gas turbines the company is using without legal permits. Musk says he wants to continue expanding the project. | "What's happening in Memphis is a human rights violation," says KeShaun Pearson, executive director of the environmental justice organization Memphis Community Against Pollution. "Elon Musk and xAI a…
(2025-04-25). Headlines for April 25, 2025. democracynow.org Gaza Death Toll Since Israel Shattered Ceasefire in March Reaches 2,000, Entire Families Wiped Out, Trump Tells Putin to "STOP!" After Deadly Kyiv Attack and Amid Shaky Peace Talks, Reuters: Trump Will Offer $100+ Billion Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia, Indian and Pakistani Forces Exchange Fire Amid Mounting Kashmir Tensions, U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote, "The Next Version of 'The Big Lie'": Trump Orders Probe into Dem Fundraising Platform ActBlue, Federal Court Blocks Trump from Withholding Funds to Sanctuary Cities, Trump-Appointed J…
(2025-04-25). "Sinners" : Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires. democracynow.org 
We speak with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler about his latest film Sinners, which is set to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the genre-bending horror film is set in the Mississippi Delta during Jim Crow and is a "cinematic gumbo" of various influences and themes, Coogler tells Democracy Now! | "I wanted to make a film that was kind of raging against the concept of genre and making the audience constantly question it, even while they were watching it," he says. In particular, the film celebrates Delta blues, music made by Black artists "l…
(2025-04-25). Tender words for fearful skeptics. anabaptistworld.org Sometimes we need a humble agnosticism — the ability to say, "I don't know."
(2025-04-25). Ukraine War Day Master Of The Steam. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2025-04-25). Why we just can't let the Titanic go. newschoolfreepress.com Just when you think conversation about the Titanic has sunk for good, it bobs right back up like a rogue door floating in the Atlantic. Sound familiar? Believe it or not, on April 9, the ghost ship made headlines again. Scientists reveal they've created the most detailed 3D scan of the Titanic wreck to date, …
(2025-04-25). Cuba Salud 2025 concludes with the hope of achieving Health for All. radiohc.cu Havana, April 25 (RHC) The fifth edition of the Cuba Salud International Convention comes to a close today, having hosted for five days over 5,000 delegates from 88 countries and featuring more than 400 events.
(2025-04-25). Cuba was represented at Latin Day of the Azerbaijani Business Forum. radiohc.cu Havana, April 25 (RHC) The Cuban Embassy took part in the Latin American Day of the Azerbaijan Business Networking Forum, as reported by Carlos Valdés, head of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Baku.
(2025-04-25). Audit reveals USS used over 90% of their academic year budget by February. newschoolfreepress.com The University Student Senate (USS) spent over 90% of their budget by the end of February, according to an audit summary reviewed by the New School Free Press. Their budget was largely spent internally. The university conducted an audit of USS spending between July 2024 to February 2025, after the current Director of Finance (DoF), …
(2025-04-25). 'The World Is Moving Forward': UN Chief Says Fossil Fuel Interests and Hostile Governments Can't Stop Clean Energy Future. pressenza.com No By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes | Participants in the meeting included Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of China Xi Jinping and other national leaders. United St…
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis will be remembered for his moral stand on Gaza. radiohc.cu While his death marks the end of an era, the Pope's legacy as a spiritual leader who stood firmly and resolutely with the oppressed, especially the Palestinians in Gaza, will endure.
(2025-04-25). $TRUMP cryptocurrency soars after offering top investors VIP reception with the President. radiohc.cu New York, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ On the U.S. stock exchange, share prices of President Trump's meme coin surged by over 50%, after the cryptocurrency's website announced its top 220 investors would be invited to attend a private gala dinner hosted by Trump at the Trump National Golf Club in Washington, D.C.
(2025-04-25). 60 Minutes executive producer quits as Trump calls for CBS to lose broadcast license. radiohc.cu New York, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ In media news, the long-standing executive producer of CBS's "60 Minutes" is stepping down. Bill Owens wrote in a memo to his staff: "It has become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it, to make independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes, right for the audience."
(2025-04-25). Occidental College students hold hunger strike to demand divestment from Israeli war machine. radiohc.cu Los Angeles, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ In the U.S. state of California, a group of students at Occidental College are entering their fourth day on hunger strike to demand Occidental divest from companies tied to Israel's slaughter in Gaza, protect free speech on campus and shield students from attacks by ICE and LAPD.
(2025-04-25). Trump poised to sell weapons worth $100 billion to Saudi Arabia. radiohc.cu Washington, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ The United States is set to sell Saudi Arabia arms worth well over $100 billion, according to a report. Six sources with direct knowledge of the issue told the Reuters news agency on Thursday that the proposal was being scheduled for announcement during US President Donald Trump's visit to the kingdom in May.
(2025-04-25). Federal officials say encouraged by Yale's handling of protests against Israel's far right Ben-Gvir. radiohc.cu Washington, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ The U.S. federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has praised Yale University for its response to student protests opposing the visit of Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir to New Haven this week.
(2025-04-25). Israel keeps stranglehold on Gaza as 3,000 UNRWA aid trucks ready to enter territory. radiohc.cu Gaza City, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ As hunger spreads in Gaza due to Israel's blockade that has prevented all food, water, medicines and fuel from entering the war-torn territory, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said it has 3,000 trucks of humanitarian aid ready and waiting to enter the enclave.
(2025-04-25). Israel threatens larger onslaught in Gaza with new evacuation orders. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ Israel's army chief has threatened a "larger" onslaught in Gaza as the regime issued fresh evacuation orders ahead of a planned invasion across the besieged Palestinian region.
(2025-04-25). Cuba pays tribute to Pope Francis. radiohc.cu Havana, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ A Mass in honor of Pope Francis took place this Thursday at Havana Cathedral, with the presence of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2025-04-25). The Project Censored Newsletter—April 2025. projectcensored.org "One Ring to Rule Them All": Peter Byrne and Project Censored Launch Military AI Watch Our new investigative series, Military AI Watch, reveals the dangers of developing artificial intelligence (AI) for military use. Investigative journalist Peter Byrne shows how Silicon Valley, corporate media, the Department of Defense, the banking industry,…
(2025-04-25). Planetary Boundaries are Non-Negotiable: Kim Stanley Robinson and Elizabeth Carolyn Miller. publicbooks.org Our partner podcast Novel Dialogue invites a novelist and a literary critic to talk about novels from every angle: how we read them, write them, publish them, and remember them. This season's signature question is: If you could spend a year anywhere, where, when, and how would you spend it? In Season 9, Novel Dialogue set out to find the Venn diagram intersection of tech and fiction—only to…
(2025-04-25). Noufel Bouzeboudja: the voice of civic art. pressenza.com Noufel Bouzenboudja is a North African writer and artist who combines art with active citizenship projects. Born in Kabylia, Algeria, he taught English and theater techniques there for several years. He has lived in several countries: Spain, Denmark, Belgium, France, and Norway, where he participated in numerous workshops and international meetings on human rights, freedom of thought, and expression. He studied journalism techniques with International Media Support (IMS) in Denmark, Norway, and Finland. And now he divides his time between France and Spain, where he has established as his main residence. | In 2021…
(2025-04-25). Iran, Indonesia Urge Collective Action against Israeli Crimes. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Indonesia called for concerted efforts by the Islamic countries to stop the Israeli regime's atrocities against Palestinians and ensure an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
(2025-04-25). Iran Condemns Israeli Assaults on Gaza, Lebanon. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's relentless military attacks and acts of aggression against Gaza and Lebanon.
(2025-04-25). Araqchi to Visit Oman for New Round of Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will depart Tehran for Muscat on Friday evening to take part in the third round of indirect negotiations with the US, a spokesperson said.
(2025-04-25). Figures Show Dramatic Rise in Iranian Petrochemical Exports to Russia: Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The exports of Iranian petrochemical products to Russia have increased considerably over the past few years, CEO of the National Petrochemical Company of Iran said.
(2025-04-25). Dutch Envoy Summoned over Anti-Iran Accusations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of the Netherlands to Tehran in protest at the baseless accusations the European country has made against the Islamic Republic.
(2025-04-25). Zionism Is The Single Greatest Threat To Free Speech In The Western World Today. thealtworld.com 
The Irish-language hip hop trio Kneecap Zionist outrage over the incident led to a
(2025-04-25). Cuts to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aren't about 'efficiency,' they are an assault on workers' protections. liberationnews.org 
Attacks on agencies like the CFPB show Trump's real goal: to destroy any institution that protects working people from corporate plunder.
(2025-04-25). Democracy Now! 2025-04-25 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 25, 2025; "Sinners": Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires; "Musk Is Scamming the City of Memphis": Meet Two Brothers Fighting Colossus, Musk's xAI Data Center | Headlines for April 25, 2025; "Sinners": Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires; "Musk Is Scamming the City of Memphis": Meet Two Brothers Fighting Colossus, Musk's xAI Data Center…
(2025-04-25). Cuban-American Community Divided by ICE Deportation of Migrant Mother in Tampa. latintimes.com Heydi Sánchez Tejeda, a Cuban mother living in Tampa, was deported by ICE on April 24th, sparking widespread division within the Cuban community.
(2025-04-25). Democratic Senator Urges Party To Adopt 'Goddamn Alpha Energy' to "Contain and Defeat Donald Trump" latintimes.com Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has launched what she is calling a "military-style operational plan" to counter Donald Trump…
(2025-04-25). Democrats Slam Arrest of Wisconsin Judge: 'This Is Stuff I Expect From Third World Countries'. latintimes.com According to a now-deleted post by FBI Director Kash Patel, Dugan is accused of "intentionally misdirecting" ICE agents during an attempted arrest inside her courtroom…
(2025-04-25). Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos Gets Maximum Sentence Over Wire Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme. latintimes.com Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison over wire fraud and aggravated identity theft…
(2025-04-25). DNC Chair Demands David Hogg Choose Between Vice-Chair Role and Primarying Dems: 'Can't Be Both the Referee and Also the Player'. latintimes.com Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin has formally introduced a proposal requiring party officers to remain neutral in primary elections…
(2025-04-25). Experts Warn Getting Food Is 'Going To Be Complicated' As Trump Deportations Target Farm Workers. latintimes.com As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, workers across the agricultural sector are experiencing more raids and difficulty finding jobs.
(2025-04-25). Critics Slam Florida AG for Ignoring Court Order on Immigration Arrests: 'Not Complying In Good Faith'. latintimes.com Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is under scrutiny after issuing conflicting directives in the last few days…
(2025-04-25). Hegseth Likely Targeted by 'Spyware' After Same Phone Number Used to Send Plans on Signal Connected to Facebook, Whatsapp, Experts Say. latintimes.com Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's phone number may have been compromised, with experts noting that the number has been published on the internet, potentially allowing access to classified information and posing a risk to national security.
(2025-04-25). Legendary Mexican Actress and Pedro Infante Girlfriend Lupita Torrentera Dead at 93. latintimes.com Torrentera, known for her acting during the Mexican Golden Age of Cinema, was also in a relationship with legendary Mexican singer Pedro Infante.
(2025-04-25). Mexican Troops Allegedly Cross Into U.S. While Looking For Cartel Operatives, Encounter Americans Hiking. latintimes.com Once the couple showed the soldiers a GPS locator proving they were in U.S. soil, they turned their vehicles around and headed back south…
(2025-04-25). Miami Migrant Detention Center Staff Fear Migrant Uprising As Population Swells To Three Times Its Capacity. latintimes.com As the Trump admin ramps up its deportation efforts, Krome Detention Center in Miami saw its prisoner population skyrocket and reports of abuse come to light.
(2025-04-25). MyPillow CEO's Lawyers Accused of Using AI to Help Write Legal Brief After Citing Cases That Don't Exist. latintimes.com Lawyers representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell have been placed "on notice" for reportedly using artificial intelligence to help them write a legal brief in a defamation lawsuit.
(2025-04-25). Pam Bondi Pledging to 'Come After' Those Who Go Against Trump Policies, Including Judges, Sparks Fears of 'End Times': 'This Is a Test'. latintimes.com The U.S. attorney general stated the Trump administration was "sending a very strong message today" following the arrest of Milwaukee circuit judge.
(2025-04-25). Pardoned J6 Rioter Claims He 'Received No Due Process' During Texas Town Hall Showdown: 'That's Why I'm Running for Congress'. latintimes.com Ryan Nichols, who was sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, said he is running for Congress because he did not receive due process.
(2025-04-25). Republican Lawmakers Support Arrest Of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan: 'Lock 'em up!!. latintimes.com Republican lawmakers backed the arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, who stands accused of helping a migrant avoid arrest by ICE agents…
(2025-04-25). From Streets to Cyberspace: Jalisco Cartel Behind Spike in Attacks on Mexican Security Agencies. latintimes.com Recent investigations by the Mexican military revealed that cybercriminals tied to the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) have attempted to infiltrate the networks of security agencies…
(2025-04-25). TikToker Accused of Trying to Cause 'Public Panic' After Predicting an Earthquake Would Strike 'Every City' in Viral Video. latintimes.com The Myanmar government said they would "take action effectively against those who write or spread or share fake news" following the TikToker's arrest.
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin Restores All Terminated Records Regarding Student Visas After Pushback From Courts. latintimes.com The Trump administration is restoring all revoked student visas after facing pushback from several courts across the country…
(2025-04-25). Trump Insists He 'Completed the Wall' Before Revealing That 'Sections Were Being Built' and That He Wants to Build More. latintimes.com President Donald Trump claimed to have built "hundreds of miles" of the border wall he promised to build between the U.S. and Mexico during his first presidency, stating that he wanted to continue building despite claiming it was completed.
(2025-04-25). Trump Refuses to Support Taxing Millionaires Because They Would 'Leave the Country': 'That Would Be Bad'. latintimes.com President Trump maintained a tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals like himself would "be bad" for the country since "the wealthy people pay the tax."
(2025-04-25). Trump's Approval Ratings On Immigration Drop As Courts Challenge Some Deportations: Poll. latintimes.com As the Trump administration continues its anti-immigration policies, a new survey shows his approval ratings on the issue have dipped significantly.
(2025-04-25). Tulsi Gabbard Blasted for 'False' Claim That Federal Employees Spent 'Half Their Day on DEI Work' Under Biden: 'Making It Up as She Goes'. latintimes.com Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard insisted that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives had been a "huge distraction" for government workers.
(2025-04-25). Texas voucher program, part of billionaires' agenda, will defund public schools. liberationnews.org 
School vouchers are taxpayer funded subsidies given to families that send their children to private schools.
(2025-04-25). VIDEO: Meet Bon chan: Tokyo s Most Famous Tortoise. thinktank.pk Tokyo, Japan — In a touching display of companionship, 72-year-old Hisao Mitani and his beloved tortoise Bon-chan have become local celebrities in Tokyo's Tsukishima neighborhood. Bon-chan, an African spurred tortoise now weighing around 100 kilograms, has been part of Mitani's life for 28 years. Once small enough to fit in his palm, Bon-chan was bought …
(2025-04-25). IMA: The Fast-Approaching Digital Control Grid. thelastamericanvagabond.com Today the Independent Media Alliance brings you a panel focusing on the coming digital control grid, and the many ways in which the current US administration (handed off from the last admin) has not just supported this agenda, but appears to have increased the speed at which it is being achieved. From the focus on
(2025-04-25). China, Hong Kong and The Art of Blinking. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). In Hungary, Emmanuel Todd foresees the highly foreseeable doom of USA. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). Rússia pode romper qualquer cerco naval com o poder do àÅrtico e da dissuasà£o nuclear. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). Von der Leyen's paws are all over Ireland's counter disinformation strategy. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). When France exposes its own hypocrisy in the mirror… strategic-culture.su France has long prided itself as the birthplace of the modern nation-state and a staunch advocate of bureaucratic institutions. For centuries, the nation has held its democratic ideals close, with citizens cherishing the legacy of the French Revolution and the values it enshrined. However, recent developments within the French political landscape and the reactions have sparked a growing divide in the country's faith in its democratic system.
(2025-04-25). Hamas: 'Palestinian people deserve a unified national leadership'. workers.org 
Palestinian Resistance groups Hamas issued the following statement on April 24, 2025, published on Resistance News Network. The central council meeting deepens division, entrenches isolation and disappoints our people's hopes for unity. The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) affirms that the outcomes of the Palestinian Central Council meeting, held in Ramallah . . . |
(2025-04-25). DHS Targets Black Muslim activist: Border policing and political repression. workers.org 
D. Musa Springer By D. Musa Springer This statement is from Hood Communist editor and organizer D. Musa Springer, published April 17, 2025, after being targeted by DHS, detained and having their devices seized. Returning from international travel, Musa was detained and interrogated for over three hours at Tampa airport . . . |
(2025-04-25). Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum. sanews.gov.za Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum | Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa has been invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the United States. | It will be held from Sunday, 27 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025. | "I am honoured to be invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum, which provides an excellent opportunity for high-level engagement, learning and exchange towards the advancement of national development, leadership and impactful governance," Ramok…
(2025-04-25). Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam. sanews.gov.za Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam | A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after authorities opened four more on Friday, to manage rising water levels. | This comes after water levels risen rapidly overnight in the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows on the upper catchments, as a result of the continuous above-normal rainfall on already saturated catchments. | In a statement, the department announced that an additional four sluice gates were opened gradually on Friday from 9am until 1pm. | "This will bring the total number of gates open at the dam to 10. The dam is currently sit…
(2025-04-25). KZN Premier tables Budget Vote. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier tables Budget Vote | The R817.875 million allocation for the Office of the Premier is a strategic investment to ensure that the provincial government remains agile, efficient, and people centred, says KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli. | "Our vision is clear. We are building a capable and ethical state that fosters inclusive development, safeguards the vulnerable, and delivers with excellence," Ntuli said. | The Premier tabled the Office of the Premier's 2025/26 Budget Vote at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, in Pietermaritzburg, on Thursday, under the theme: "Accelerating Inclusive Grow…
(2025-04-25). Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff. sanews.gov.za Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff | The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng. | This is after the second fire hit Tembisa Hospital at the main outpatient department on Wednesday. The smoke spread to the Eye Clinic and the nearby pharmacy, impacting areas that had initially been cleared from Saturday's fire. | This included the surgical outpatient department, medical outpatient department, family medicine, and the administration block, which were intended to serve as alte…
(2025-04-25). Trump's Tariffs and Capital's Constraints. jacobin.com When Donald Trump was forced to pause most of his tariffs, the country got a basic lesson in Marxist state theory.
(2025-04-25). Portland: Free Lelo from the fascist monster. workers.org 
Protesters in downtown Portland, Oregon, gather to support and rally for Lelo Juarez on April 12, 2025. Portland, Oregon On April 12 — following protests in Seattle and elsewhere in support of Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez Zeferino and in opposition to the thuggery of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency . . . |
(2025-04-25). SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has assured the public that it will ensure it will make adjustments to accommodate the withdrawal of the 0.5% increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT). | On Thursday, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, indicated that he would withdraw the increase after introducing the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill) to Parliament. | "As the administrator of all national government tax measures, SARS will ensure that the necessary adjustments are made to accommodate this change. | "
(2025-04-25). G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development | Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy solutions that will address the barriers that limit Africa's development and growth. | "During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions, addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, infrastructure development and the cost of capital," a joint statement by National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank said on Thursday. | Members endorsed a work programme proposed by South Afri…
(2025-04-25). South Africa steps up to save the African penguin. sanews.gov.za South Africa steps up to save the African penguin | As the world marks World Penguin Day, South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting one of its most iconic yet critically endangered species ⚪ the African penguin. | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) has outlined bold steps being taken to halt the dramatic population decline of these seabirds, which have seen their numbers plummet to fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs in the country. | "The African penguin faces critical complexities, with fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs remaining in South Africa, earning them a criticall…
(2025-04-25). Antisemitism smear-campaign against Wrack as he takes over as NASUWT general secretary. skwawkbox.org 
Israeli government-linked groups not affiliated to union target left-winger for not believing antisemitism scam — and apparently for wanting to end Gaza genocide Supporters of new NASUWT teachers' union general secretary Matt Wrack are outraged at what they describe as an "antisemitism smear campaign" being waged against Wrack as opponents try to undermine his appointment. …
(2025-04-25). White House considering reviving Nazi fertility medal to encourage white women to have more children. skwawkbox.org 
Improved financial support or wages are not on the menu, but Nazi motherhood medal — hell yeah According to US news sources, the Trump White House is considering ideas for how to encourage women — apparently meaning white women, naturally — to have more children. One proposal, described as put forward by "pro-natal" activists Simone …
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: Fancy Feast Recalls 1 Million Cans Of Food That Cats Just Kind Of Stared At Before Wandering Away. theonion.com ST. LOUIS—Apologizing to all customers who had received a defective product, pet food giant Fancy Feast issued a massive recall Friday for 1 million cans of food that cats just kind of stared at before wandering away. "Any cans of Fancy Feast Classic Paté, Grilled, or Gravy Lovers should be returned for a full refund …
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: RFK Jr. Starts National Registry Of Introverts Who Sometimes Get Social Anxiety. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Promising to use all of his power as health secretary to find a cure for the condition, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly directed the National Institutes of Health on Friday to create a registry of U.S. introverts who sometimes get social anxiety. "When I was younger, there were never people who liked to spend time …
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: Study Finds Plants Increasingly Reliant On Gig Workers For Pollination. theonion.com CAMBRIDGE, MA—Uncovering a troubling disruption of America's ecological systems, a study published Friday by researchers at Harvard University found that plants have become increasingly reliant on gig workers for pollination. "Freelance pollen transfer has always been a part of seed plant reproductive strategies, but we were shocked to discover that the number of gig pollinators …
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: What To Know About The Real ID Deadline. theonion.com Beginning May 7, Americans will not be able to go through airport security or enter federal buildings without Real ID. The Onion shares everything you need to know about Real ID amid the looming deadline. Q: What am I required to do to obtain a Real ID? A: Way, way too much. Q: Do I …
(2025-04-25). Key U.S. Ally Pivots to China — U.S. Hegemony is Officially Over. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken discuss why a significant change in attitude by a key United States ally is indicative of how the world is changing in such fundamental ways.
(2025-04-25). UrbanCNY Editor/Publisher Ken Jackson Dies. urbancny.com 
Syracuse Press Club honoree, longtime chronicler of CNY minority scene was 67 May 3rd was to be Ken Jackson's 68th birthday. It was also a day he would be honored …
(2025-04-25). "If international trade reverts to the 'law of jungle,'" all will be victims, China warns. peoplesdispatch.org Trump is reportedly putting pressure on countries seeking bilateral agreements to avoid high tariffs, to cut down their trade with China…
(2025-04-25). Italy marks 80 years since liberation with calls against genocide and militarism. peoplesdispatch.org 
In the coming weeks, many European countries will mark the 80th anniversary of liberation from Nazi-fascist occupation. Italy is among the first, with dozens of events organized for April 25 — Liberation Day — despite ongoing attempts by the Meloni government and right-wing forces to rewrite or erase the memory of the Resistance. For most grassroots groups, this year's events aim to locate the values that inspired partisan fighters in the 1940s into today's context, marked by an aggressive rearmament agenda, support for Israel's genocide in Gaza, and domestic repression of civil rights. | "Eighty year…
(2025-04-25). Grass Valley, CA: Hundreds Walkout in Protest of Far-Right Attacks on Students. itsgoingdown.org Report on recent high school walkout in Grass Valley, CA, following the voting down of a resolution rejecting far-Right attacks on students. On Earth Day, April 22nd, which coincided with the first day back from spring break at the Nevada Joint Union High School District in Grass Valley more than 400 students walked out to…
(2025-04-25). Eight wounded as Syrian-Lebanese border tension comes back to the fore. peoplesdispatch.org The few months of Al-Sharaa administration's rule saw firm actions in retaliation for alleged attacks attributed to Hezbollah and pro-Assad supporters, and complete inaction towards Israel's recurrent aggression.
(2025-04-25). Trump tilting at windmills and Latin America's crossroads. peoplesdispatch.org The acceleration of Donald Trump's war against China in recent weeks has generated more doubts than certainties. These measures are allegedly aimed at re-industrializing the United States and regaining ground in favor of the West. Under the slogan "Make America Great Again," the right-wing administration of Trump increased tariffs on imports from most countries in the world, with Asian countries bearing the brunt. Thus, China (67%), Vietnam (90%), Thailand (72%), and Cambodia (92%) are experiencing the most significant jumps in tax barriers. | Renowned economists such as Jeffrey Sachs and Paul Krugman warn of the…
(2025-04-25). Belarusian foreign minister concerned about West usurping tools of international politics. eng.belta.by Maxim Ryzhenkov noted: "When you read about some sanctions that are being introduced against Belarus, Russia, China, Iran, and other countries, they have nothing to do with bringing us closer to democracy."
(2025-04-25). MFA: Belarus and China act in a unified manner. eng.belta.by The parties focused on the interaction of the two countries within the framework of international organizations. According to the deputy minister, Belarus and China act in a unified manner.
(2025-04-25). Belarus streamlines import of drones in interests of certain organizations. eng.belta.by The document amends Decree No.297 "On state registration and operation of civil unmanned aerial vehicles" of 25 September 2023.
(2025-04-25). Lukashenko announces plans to take stock of Chernobyl programs. eng.belta.by I intend to comprehensively analyze the results of the programs to | revive the territories affected by the Chernobyl disaster, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-04-25). Belarus' delegation arrives in Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral. eng.belta.by The delegation also includes the ambassador to the Holy See and the charge d'affaires in Italy.
(2025-04-25). Azarenka advances to Madrid Open doubles round two. eng.belta.by In the opener Victoria Azarenka and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States defeated Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands and Asia Muhammad of the United States, 6-4, 6-4.
(2025-04-25). Eight medals for Belarus at All-Russian Throwing Competitions in Sochi. eng.belta.by Team Belarus clinched four gold, three silver and one bronze medals.
(2025-04-25). The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet. thedissenter.org 
[Editor's Note: Given news reports that embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
(2025-04-25). Abahlali baseMjondolo marks 20 years of defiant struggle on Unfreedom Day. peoplesdispatch.org Several mass rallies have been planned to mark UnFreedom Day in South Africa to commemorate the unfulfilled promises of South Africa's freedom from apartheid and reject the current Government of National Unity…
(2025-04-25). The Multilayered Inhumanity of the Kentucky Derby. counterpunch.org 
Each year, many hundreds of colts race to their deaths. They run so hard their lungs bleed; diuretics prevent them from breathing out blood. They're given bisphosphonates that hastily patch up fractures without healing them. Phenylbutazone is used commonly as a pain reliever. Even the horses who escape the fate of running into the ground with compound fractures are running wounded and doped.
(2025-04-25). This Mental Health Awareness Month. counterpunch.org 
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
(2025-04-25). Trump World is a White World. counterpunch.org President Trump's policy initiatives appear driven by various motives, including retribution, personal enrichment, narcissism, petulance, and perhaps more. Yet an underlying goal in the President's agenda is white supremacy. At its core, MAGA means MAWA: Making America White Again. Fueled by racism, the so-called "Great Replacement Theory," which motivates Trump and his followers, envisions a
(2025-04-25). Starving the Poor to Feed the Rich. counterpunch.org 
As a child, I felt so fancy when we used the purple food stamps — those were the pretty ones. We were a hardworking, loving family. My parents ensured we weren't around anyone who tried to make us feel "less than" for needing help to make ends meet. That's just reality in America. When the
(2025-04-25). Every Accusation is a Confession: Insurrection Edition. counterpunch.org 
Article III of the US Constitution provides for congressional establishment of "inferior courts" — that is, courts other than the Supreme Court — and for congressional regulation of those courts' jurisdictions. In that sense, there's nothing unusual about US Senator Mike Lee's bill proposal for a streamlined appellate process where actions "commenced against the executive
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis: a Loss for Humanity. counterpunch.org We should have seen it coming — pope Francis had been sick, old and frail for some time. But still his death was a shock, reminding those who care of the lugubrious truth that there really are very few people of world renown standing up for the homeless, the destitute, the immigrant, the Gazan, the
(2025-04-25). The Myth of "The Economy" counterpunch.org 
The term "economy" is often used as a catch-all, but the way it's discussed by politicians and pundits is typically misleading. We frequently hear that "the economy" is growing, but this narrative obscures the fact that most people don't experience this growth equally. In reality, there are at least two distinct economies in every country:
(2025-04-25). David Brooks Gets Something Right. counterpunch.org 
You know something is up when the longtime deeply conservative establishment pundit David "Aw Shucks" Brooks calls for a "a comprehensive national civic uprising" against Trumpism, as he did one week ago. "It's time," Brooks wrote, "for Americans in universities, law, business, nonprofits and the scientific community, and civil servants and beyond to form one coordinated mass
(2025-04-25). Immigrants Are Our Neighbors, Isn't That Enough? counterpunch.org 
I recall seeing a sign in a yard in my small hometown of around 12,000 residents. "No matter where you are from," it said, "we're glad you are our neighbor." It was positioned defiantly, facing a Trump sign that had been plunged into the neighbor's yard across the street. It poignantly illustrated the tensions in
(2025-04-25). 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
(2025-04-25). Could the Next Catholic Pope Be an American? counterpunch.org It's never happened before: the election of an American Pope. Normally, Pope's are chosen from the ranks of Italian cardinals and bishops — and indeed, an American Pope would have to be a cardinal — and no older than 80, normally, even to be considered. There are just 17 cardinals currently serving in the US
(2025-04-25). Critics of Serbian Students, From Liberals to Neo-Nazis. counterpunch.org 
In Serbia—perhaps the last corner of the world where Brussels' viceroys, now impotent even within the EU itself, are still inexplicably consulted—stabilocracy has imploded. Along with the collapse of the SNS (the ruling Serbian Progressive Party) regime, the entire political ecosystem that reliably upheld it for twelve years has come crashing down. Not merely because
(2025-04-25). The Bloodlands Between Russia and Turkey. counterpunch.org 
This is the seventeeth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. (This week, Trump and his cohort of white supremacists did their best to bankrupt the United States—by attacking the chairman of the Federal Reserve—no
(2025-04-25). How Can We Balance AI's Potential and Ethical Challenges? counterpunch.org Artificial intelligence is transforming industries by automating processes, improving efficiency, and detecting patterns that humans might miss. However, as AI continues to evolve, so do the challenges associated with its implementation. Issues such as data quality, bias, transparency, and privacy concerns raise critical ethical questions. Ensuring that AI operates fairly and effectively requires continuous improvement
(2025-04-25). Balcony solar took off in Germany. Why not the US? grist.org 
Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn't understand why that isn't happening. | The technology couldn't be easier to use — simply hang one or two panels over a railing and plug them into an outlet. The devices provide up to 800 watts, enough to charge a laptop or power a small fridge. They're
(2025-04-25). Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining. grist.org 
President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United States a global leader in the nascent industry. | Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring that U.S. policy includes "creating a robust domestic supply chain for critical minerals derived from seabed resources to support economic growth, reindustrialization, and military preparedness." He described seabed mining as both an economic and national security imperative necessary to counter China. | "Our Nation must take immediate action to accelerate the responsible development of s…
(2025-04-25). Some Democrats Try "Dark Woke" To Bang Back At MAGA: 5 Things To Know. moguldom.com The Democrats are going rude. As Donald Trump settles into his second term, a new type of liberal resistance has emerged online: "dark woke." Here are five things to now. 1. What Is Dark Woke This viral aesthetic blends irreverent memes, provocative callouts, and unapologetically rude rhetoric aimed squarely at MAGA culture. It's part meme, …
(2025-04-25). Revolt CEO Shakes Off Diddy Baggage, Restructures And Re-Brands Company As Offscript Worldwide. moguldom.com Revolt is turning a new page. Under CEO Detavio Samuels, the Black-owned media company has restructured and rebranded as Offscript Worldwide, shifting away from its origins as a cable-focused brand and toward a creator-driven, commerce-integrated media powerhouse. The change, according to Samuels, is the culmination of a multi-year strategy aimed at reimagining how brands perceive …
(2025-04-25). Shannon Sharpe Accused Of Rape In Lawsuit, Releases 'Abuse Me, Daddy' Texts From Accuser. moguldom.com Hall of Fame tight end and ESPN host Shannon Sharpe is stepping away from his role on First Take amid explosive allegations of rape, battery, and emotional abuse. The move comes days after an anonymous woman filed a civil lawsuit in Las Vegas, accusing Sharpe of violent sexual assault during their nearly two-year relationship. Sharpe's …
(2025-04-25). Cuts to PBS, NPR Part of Authoritarian Playbook. fair.org 
(2025-04-25). Reform UK candidates have 'posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies and praised extremists', investigation finds. leftfootforward.org Reform UK candidates are continuing to post hateful and extremist content online, even as party leader Nigel Farage insists that it has taken candidate vetting seriously. | An investigation by anti-extremist group Hope not Hate ahead of the upcoming local elections has found candidates who have called for 'one big nuke bomb' to remove Islam from the world, as well as others who have promoted the conspiracy theory that Muslims are seeking to "supplant the native population" in the UK. | Reform is putting up more than 1,600 candidates for 1 May's English council elections, and says it has made efforts to strengt…
(2025-04-25). Jeff Hauser on DOGE, Karen Thompson on 'Fetal Personhood'. fair.org 
(2025-04-25). Saudi Arabia's Weaponization of AI Against Political Islam. muslimskeptic.com The Saudi state has made it its mission to deform Islam into a soft, Israel-friendly Judeo-Islam—one where criticism of the Gulf rulers, Judaism, and Israel-sponsored Jewish terrorism are harshly suppressed. Moreover, this Islam would prevent the Muslim public from taking any action whatsoever against Israel, such as social media and political activism, protests, boycotting Israeli …
(2025-04-25). Pakistan faces diplomatic and economic crisis following deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir. infobrics.org China and the US could internationalize an India-Pakistan war.
(2025-04-25). Russia and China Facing the Challenge of Change in the West. infobrics.org Russia and China have provided an example of how it is possible, while remaining committed to international institutions and law, to support the most important trends in the development of international politics, among which the formation of a multipolar world order is at the top of the list. Nowadays, co-operation between the two powers is developing in the context of new trends gaining strength among their main competitors — the Western countries led by the United States…
(2025-04-25). Russia and China: Development of Artificial Intelligence in Eurasia. infobrics.org Will Eurasia (not including the EU) become a single digital ecosystem? The sanctions policy of the "Collective West" is already leading to geoeconomic fragmentation, dividing the Eurasian space. One of the answers to this challenge could be the conjugation of the "Digital Silk Road" with the digital projects of the EAEU in order to increase the technological sustainability of Eurasia, writes Anna Sytnik…
(2025-04-25). Polish people against sending troops to Ukraine. infobrics.org According to recent data, most Poles are against sending "peacekeeping" troops to Ukraine.
(2025-04-25). Greek-Turkish conflict imminent? Tensions expose NATO's fragile unity. infobrics.org Ongoing Greece-Turkey disputes over Aegean and Mediterranean claims expose NATO's internal divisions, as Turkey's aggressive "Blue Homeland" doctrine and neo-Ottoman ambitions clash with Greece's defensive militarization, undermining the alliance's cohesion.
(2025-04-25). Africa in the Shadow of the Global Far-Right. libya360.wordpress.com Stefan Ouma Ouma lays bare the subtleties and complexities of far-right alliances in the geopolitical arena, Africa's entanglement in these dramas, and imaginable global futures for the continent Introduction Donald Trump recently made headlines by accusing the South African government on his very own platform 'Truth Social' of 'confiscating land, and treating certain classes of…
(2025-04-25). Burkina Faso: Another Coup Attempt Dismantled. libya360.wordpress.com Pedro Stropasolas Burkina Faso's president — Divulgaàßà£o/Presidência de Burkina Faso The government of the African country accuses neighboring Cà¥te d'Ivoire of housing coup masterminds On Monday evening (21), Burkina Faso's military authorities announced that they had dismantled a "major plot" aimed at promoting a coup and "sowing total chaos" in the West African country. The…
(2025-04-25). Oligarchy and the Subversion of Democracy: Warnings from South Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Wim Naudé Wim Naudé warns that South Africa's oligarchy offers a case study in how elite control can subvert democracy and entrench inequality. Since the end of Apartheid, the country has embraced neoliberal economic policies that favour mining, finance, and agri-business elites, pointing to a strong collusion between oligarchs and the ANC. While corporate profits…
(2025-04-25). Zionist Pentecostalism in Africa: A Threat to Security, Solidarity, and True Christian Values. libya360.wordpress.com Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Zionist Pentecostalism is being weaponized in attempt to manipulate Africa's religious and political landscapes, weaken historical solidarities with Palestine, and erode Pan-Africanist resistance to imperialism in Zimbabwe. Introduction Zionist Pentecostalism is a religious movement that combines elements of Pentecostal Christianity with Zionist beliefs. It is here important to disentangle the two concepts, Zionism…
(2025-04-25). Ben Gvir to promote Gaza starvation plan at private Brooklyn 'welcoming' brunch. thegrayzone.com Fascist Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is set to appear on April 25 at the home of a Brooklyn businessman and Jewish power broker named Harry Adjmi, according to a private invitation. The Grayzone has obtained a private invitation to a "welcoming" party for Itamar Ben-Gvir, a messianic settler who has been convicted in a Jerusalem court of abetting a terrorist organization. The party will be held at the home of Harry Adjmi, a Brooklyn-based businessman and influential …
(2025-04-25). Trump may have to overcome obstacles in his own administration to avoid war with Iran. mondoweiss.net 
U.S. negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program continue to show signs of success. But Merav Ceren's appointment to the National Security Council shows the institutional power pro-Israel forces will have to sink a deal.
(2025-04-25). Nigel Farage slammed for 'wildly inaccurate' claims about children's mental health and SEND. leftfootforward.org 'Absolutely no one has got an autism diagnosis through the GP — this is just incorrect, wrong, fake news.'
(2025-04-25). Robert Jenrick makes embarrassing U-turn on Tory-Reform election pact. leftfootforward.org Days after a leaked recording revealed Robert Jenrick wants a Tory-Reform pact, he backtracked on his comments. | In a recording obtained by Sky News, Jenrick mentioned a "nightmare scenario" of Labour winning due to Tory-Reform disunity. | He vowed to "bring this coalition together" to avoid Conservatives and Reform UK fighting each other for votes. | On Good Morning Britain this morning, the shadow justice secretary, who was defeated by Kemi Badenoch in the 2024 Conservative leadership contest, backtracked. | He denied that he wants to form a coalition with Reform UK, and instead said he wants to "send Nigel…
(2025-04-25). Making the Path by Walking. orinocotribune.com 
An Interview with José E López, Executive Director of the Puerto Rican Cultural Center | CLARIDAD, the newspaper of the Puerto Rican independence movement, will honor, among others, the Chicago-based Juan Antonio Corretjer Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC) and its leader, José E. López, at its annual festival. In a message to López, the editorial board of the newspaper wrote, "For CLARIDAD, the Center and its founder and leader, our beloved colleague José López Rivera, are among our most loyal friends and allies. Their tireless work in defense of the rights and values o…
(2025-04-25). The Jordanian Regime and the Palestinian Authority: A Continuous War on the Resistance. orinocotribune.com By Khaled Barakat — Apr 24, 2025 |
(2025-04-25). Latest Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Email Hosting Plans. moguldom.com Email might sound like an old tech in today's fast-growing digital landscape, but don't be fooled—it's something evolving at a neck-break speed. From startup beginners to business growth rockers and just tech curiosity seekers, everyone is now taking note of the new breakthroughs happening with email hosting. Whether it is AI-amped automation, next-level security, or …
(2025-04-25). Top 10 Most Valuable CS2 Cases in 2025. moguldom.com In 2025, CS2 cases have become more than just in-game items — they're collectibles, investments, and in some cases, high-stakes lottery tickets. Whether you're an avid case opener or a market speculator, knowing which CS2 case holds the highest value can help you make smarter decisions in the evolving world of Counter-Strike 2. This article …
(2025-04-25). Fraud in Ecuador: CNE Refuses to Recount Votes Despite Mounting Irregularities Allegations. orinocotribune.com Amid inconsistencies pointing to fraud, the Plenary Session of Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) has denied the five complaints filed by the Citizen Revolution Alliance alleging irregularities in more than 14,000 tally sheets from the recent 2025 presidential elections, and refused to recount the votes. | The left-wing opposition alliance presented a set of complaints to the CNE on Wednesday, April 23, after identifying 14,823 tally sheets with various inconsistencies. CNE President Diana Atamaint told the media that a recount would not be conducted. The electoral authority's decisions were made with fou…
(2025-04-25). President Maduro Invites Venezuelans to Participate in April 27 Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com With a fervent call to the people, President Nicolás Maduro urged all Venezuelans to participate in the major elections for choosing local community projects, scheduled for this Sunday, April 27. | During a meeting with candidates from the Simón Bolívar Great Patriotic Pole this Wednesday, April 23, President Maduro emphasized the importance of choosing the projects deemed most appropriate for their localities. | "Next Sunday, April 27th, we have a significant day," the president said. "We call on all residents of the country to visit the over 7,000 polling stations to exercise their right to vote and choose the…
(2025-04-25). From Greenland to Ghana, Indigenous youth work for climate justice. grist.org 
For the last week, Indigenous leaders from around the world
(2025-04-25). Nova Festival Founder Outed as Israeli Intel Collaborator Involved in Gaza Genocide. orinocotribune.com 
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(2025-04-25). Nigel Farage Branded a 'Con Artist' by Green Party Leader Who Challenges Him to Climate Debate. bylinetimes.com
(2025-04-25). A Global Challenge to Democratic Freedoms. pressenza.com
(2025-04-25). Decoding IMF Accounting, Unlocking the Full Potential of SDRs. cepr.net
(2025-04-25). How Much Have Elon Musk and the DOGE Boys Cost Us? cepr.net
(2025-04-25). Mother and Son Killed in Jalisco Weeks After Discovering Mass Grave Site. latintimes.com
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin Initially Sought To Bring Back Abrego Garcia From El Salvador But Changed Course As White House Got Involved: Report. latintimes.com
(2025-04-25). SASSA Gold Cards to continue working beyond 31 May 2025. sanews.gov.za
(2025-04-25). Ben-Gvir Says GOP Leaders Agree Gaza 'Food and Aid Depots Should Be Bombed'. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). New Messaging Shows Promising Results in Persuading Americans to Support Taxing the Rich. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). Trump Tells Putin To 'Stop' After Major Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Capital. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). Dennis Kucinich: War Dust and Collateral Inhalation — Israel Breathes in Gaza's Death. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). Yale Voids Pro-Palestine Group's Status After Protest of Israeli Police Minister. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: Prison Guards Burn Another Pile Of Used Underwear Sent To Luigi Mangione. theonion.com
(2025-04-25). Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow Before Talks With US. news.antiwar.com
(2025-04-25). India and Pakistan cascading toward war after New Delhi blames Islamabad for terrorist attack. wsws.org Islamabad has warned that it will consider it "an act of war," if India makes good on its threat to cut off Pakistan's access to the water upon which its power grid and irrigation network rely.
(2025-04-25). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government to impose unpopular ‚Ǩ10 billion military spending hike by decree. wsws.org Sánchez plans to impose this increase by decree, bypassing the normal budgetary process, underscoring how militarism and war are inseparable from a drive to dictatorship at home.
(2025-04-25). Major wildfire in southern New Jersey consumes over 15,000 acres. wsws.org Increasingly dry conditions due to global warming compounded by reductions in forest management practices presage a dramatic increase in wildfire danger.
(2025-04-25). Pre-election polls predict halving of vote for Canada's social democrats. wsws.org Support for the NDP, which is fraudulently presented in the mainstream media as a party of the "left," has plunged to under 10 percent—its lowest share in a quarter century.
(2025-04-25). China demands withdrawal of all unilateral tariffs if US wants trade talks. wsws.org Chinese government officials have said claims by the Trump administration that there are "active" discussions between Washington and Beijing are "fake news."
(2025-04-25). 1 year since the arrest of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Exactly one year ago, the Ukrainian socialist and leader of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service.
(2025-04-25). Moroccan dock workers stop F-35 war plane components from reaching Israel. wsws.org Anti-genocide protests which have taken place regularly in Morocco escalated to coincide with the arrival of the US-flagged Maersk Detroit and another container ship involved in the onward transit of the components to Israel, the Nexoe Maersk.
(2025-04-25). Michigan autoworkers speak on tariffs as Stellantis pauses production of Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit. wsws.org With Trump's tariffs on auto parts set to begin May 3, the UAW has ignored or tried to downplay the mounting attacks on auto jobs.
(2025-04-25). Sà£o Paulo teachers continue strike for better wages and against school privatization. wsws.org The attacks on education in Sà£o Paulo and around the world are part of the increasing shift of the world's ruling elite towards war and fascism.
(2025-04-25). In memory of Wolfgang Weber: A fighter for Trotskyism. wsws.org The following remarks were delivered to a January 19 meeting by David North, chairman of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site.
(2025-04-25). Fight for a socialist movement of the working class to defend students, academic freedom and democratic rights! wsws.org More than 1,500 student visas have been summarily revoked, including at least four at Wayne State University. Campus workers who have spoken out against genocide are having their jobs terminated at the University of Michigan.
(2025-04-25). Australian election: Labor's posturing on penalty rates covers up real record on jobs, wages. wsws.org Labor's proposed change would not protect workers from the elimination or slashing of penalty rates through union-management agreements.
(2025-04-25). Trump rages as court rulings hamper his illegal actions. wsws.org The legal setbacks have already prompted House passage of a law against "rogue judges," while Trump for the first time attacked the Supreme Court publicly.
(2025-04-25). Earthquake in Istanbul shows millions at risk. wsws.org The ruling class and all its parties are indifferent to the fact that earthquakes and similar natural phenomena threaten millions of people. This shows that there is no other way out than for the working class to mobilise and take matters into its own hands.
(2025-04-25). Workers and youth support SEP (Australia) election campaign. wsws.org "All these parties, Labor, Liberal, whatever, it's just a faàßade. At the end of the day they all want the same thing."
(2025-04-25). Souleymane's Story, Xoftex and Where the Wind Comes From: "I don't know why I came to France" wsws.org The phrase "precarious work" may be metaphorical in some cases, but in the unstable and perilous existence Souleymane leads the "precariousness" is real and ever-present.
(2025-04-25). Netanyahu plans to bomb Iran as Trump drops Khamenei meet details? | Nuclear deal. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions, U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines by revealing he did not prevent Israel from striking Iranian nuclear sites but "didn't make it comfortable" for such an operation, preferring diplomacy over immediate military action. In a bombshell interview with Time magazine, Trump stated he would leave the decision to Israel but would "much prefer a deal than bombs being dropped," while also warning that if negotiations fail, the U.S. could "willingly" join Israel in military action against Iran. Watch for more.
(2025-04-25). New insights into Pope Francis' final moments as The Vatican prepares for… hindustantimes.com In his final hours, Pope Francis left behind a legacy of compassion and reform. As the Vatican reflects on his leadership, the world is preparing for the transition of power within the Church. Unlike his predecessors, Francis will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore (St Mary Major), as per his final burial wishes, announced on Monday. In another change from tradition, he will be buried in a simple wooden casket, forgoing the centuries-old practice of burying the late pope in three interlocking caskets made of cypress, lead, and oak.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Attack: Trump Aide's Warning To Pakistan? 'Bring Perpetrators Of Heinous Act To Justice…'. hindustantimes.com The US State Department called for brining the perpetrators of Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam terrorist attack to justice. On April 24, Spokesperson Tammy Bruce while addressing a press briefing that US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made clear that the US stands with India and strongly condemns all forms of terrorism. Watch…
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Attack: US Panel 'Nukes' New York Times' Narrative For Calling Terrorists 'Militants'. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration sharply reacted against 'The New York Times' over its coverage of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee accused the publication of downplaying the gravity of the incident by using terms like "militants" and "gunmen" instead of "terrorists".
(2025-04-25). Trump running out of patience with Putin? Rare rebuke: 'Vladimir, stop' | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, following Russia's largest assault on the Ukrainian capital in months. Trump posted on Truth Social that he was "not happy" with the attacks, calling them "not necessary" and "very bad timing," and urged Putin to "STOP!" while highlighting the staggering toll of "5000 soldiers a week dying" and pressing for a peace deal. Watch for more.
(2025-04-25). Trump To Impose More Sanctions On Russia After Kyiv Missile Attack? U.S. President Responds | Putin. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a scathing remark after Russia launched the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Speaking alongside the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, Trump said, "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Trump's Top Diplomat Rubio Mocks NATO's 'Junior Partners'; 'NATO Is Good Only As Long As…'. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mocked NATO allies. Speaking with 'The Free Press', Rubio described the current arrangement within the military bloc as the US and "a bunch of junior partners". He also renewed pressure on NATO allies to increase defence spending. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Xi flips Trump's 145% tariff script? Chinese President dials this leader. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Chinese President Xi Jinping recently called him amid escalating tariff tensions, raising hopes for a possible turning point in the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. In a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine published April 22, Trump claimed he has already "made 200 deals" on tariffs and expects negotiations with China to conclude within three to four weeks. Trump described the U.S. as a "giant store" where he "sets the price," declaring, "We can't let China make a trillion off us." Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's Legacy of Love and Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-04-25). Who's attending Pope Francis's funeral. geo.tv 
Pope Francis speaks during an exclusive interview with Reuters, at the Vatican, July 2, 2022. — ReutersPARIS: The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning…
(2025-04-25). Beijing warns Washington against 'hyping' as US warship sails in Taiwan Strait. geo.tv 
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Mason pulls alongside a fleet replenishment oiler in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: Beijing has cautioned Washington against what it called "public hyping" after a US guided missile destroyer sailed…
(2025-04-25). Trump poised to offer Saudi Arabia over $100bn arms package: sources. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on, as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 23, 2025. Trump to announce arms package in visit to Saudi Arabia in May.All sources decline to be named due to sensitivity of the matter.Congress must…
(2025-04-25). Modi-led Indian govt admits to security failures in Pahalgam attack: report. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Madhubani in the eastern state of Bihar, India, April 24, 2025. — ReutersIndia admits to security lapse in closed-door all-party meeting.Criticism from leaders mounts despite govt's explanation."Where were the intelligence…
(2025-04-25). Pakistan, India urged to exercise 'maximum restraint' after Pahalgam attack. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs: source. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). Car bomb near Moscow kills Russian general in 'Ukraine-style' attack. geo.tv 
Law enforcement officers work at the site of a car bomb, which killed a senior Russian military officer, in Balashikha, outside Moscow, Russia, April 25, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-25). Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now. geo.tv 
US President-elect Donald Trump gestures during a gathering. — AFP/File
(2025-04-25). Gaza war reprise is reaping the first casualties. haaretz.com In his visits to Gaza, new IDF chief Eyal Zamir has found a worn-down army, with Hamas now trying to attack Israeli weak points. A stab at 'total victory' means soldiers' deaths, a threat to the remaining hostages, the extensive killing of Palestinian civilians and rising criticism abroad…
(2025-04-25). The moral abyss engulfing Netanyahu be masked by attacking the Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com From U.S. President Trump to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, those responsible for the fate of the 59 hostages still in Gaza do not seem to care ‚ñ Even for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Netanyahu did not pause his smear hate campaign against Shin Bet director Ronen Bar…
(2025-04-25). Intensifying rifts vs. deeper affinity: How Netanyahu and the Gaza war have convulsed relations between Diaspora Jews and Israel. haaretz.com A striking number of Diaspora Jews fundamentally disagree with Israelis on the Gaza war, the policies of Netanyahu and Trump. But the events of October 7 and since have also heightened many Diaspora Jews' connection to Israel. Where is this crucial relationship heading?
(2025-04-25). Two shot dead, one seriously wounded, in suspected criminal dispute in Israeli Arab city. haaretz.com According to Haaretz's figures, 77 people have been murdered in Israel's Arab community since the start of the year — a significant spike in comparison to previous years…
(2025-04-25). IDF left Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak to fight dozens of Hamas terrorists alone, Oct. 7 probe finds. haaretz.com Kibbutz members who tried to contact the IDF received no response due to a breakdown in the Southern Brigade's chain of command ‚ñ Six security squad members were killed and five residents were taken hostage ‚ñ 'Investigations are a band-aid on a bleeding, open wound,' hostage relatives say…
(2025-04-25). the hell out of our Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir faces fresh protests and cancellations as his U.S. tour limps on. haaretz.com As more synagogues cancel appearances by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, protesters have far outnumbered the sparse audiences who have turned up to hear him, while he was heckled inside a New York event. 'Ben-Gvir represents a version of Zionism outside the bounds of legitimate Jewish discourse,' said a prominent NY rabbi protesting his visit…
(2025-04-25). Over 900 civilians murdered in terrorist acts since October 7 Hamas attack, data shows. haaretz.com Official statistics released ahead of Memorial Day show that 4,503 civilians have been killed since the founding of Israel, including 934 since the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023…
(2025-04-25). Hebrew University ordered to hand over student info as police search for protester. haaretz.com On his first day as a judge, Ariel Erlich — whose nomination was supported by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, the leader of the coalition's judicial coup — ordered the university to provide investigators with the personal information of hundreds of students…
(2025-04-25). Catholics distressed by muted response to death. haaretz.com 'I can imagine there's dissatisfaction with the pope's criticism of the war in Gaza,' an adviser to the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said. 'But criticism is legitimate. It has been heard from almost every country in the world'…
(2025-04-25). learned I had Jewish roots at 30. That was a secret kept from the. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A German woman who has been denied aliyah despite her connection to Judaism, and an Israeli saz musician who is all about Israeli-Turkish relations…
(2025-04-25). World Food Program says it has run out of food stocks in Gaza due to closing of crossings. haaretz.com The UN organization said it had run out of both humanitarian and commercial supplies since all crossings in to the Gaza Strip have been closed for nearly two months…
(2025-04-25). fire chief is finally telling the truth about global warming. haaretz.com No, there is no 'arson intifada' by mysterious Palestinian sleeper cells. Still, it's very likely that in the next few years we'll suffer a blaze lasting a week or more, and fire chief Eyal Caspi is preparing…
(2025-04-25). Beyond Jewish suffering: Holocaust education finally includes other victims of the Nazis. haaretz.com For the first time, the Education Ministry has approved a curriculum about the non-Jewish groups targeted by the Nazis, from gays they considered reeducating to the people sent for sterilization and those who were the first victims of the gas chambers…
(2025-04-25). Netanyahu meets bereaved families on hunger strike demanding Shin Bet removal. haaretz.com A video recording of the meeting with Netanyahu shows one of the families' representatives, a right-wing activist, harshly attacking the Shin Bet chief. The group also demands the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry into Oct. 7 rather than one 'led by the High Court'…
(2025-04-25). A new Hebrew edition of Mein Kampf was nixed. What did it actually say? haaretz.com Why did the Hebrew University shut down a revised edition of excerpts of Hitler's work? It depends on whom you ask…
(2025-04-25). die whether from hunger or the Gaza faces critical food shortage. haaretz.com Eight weeks have passed since Israel stopped allowing aid into the enclave. As one Gazan puts it, 'the expectation is that the situation will get worse'…
(2025-04-25). Missile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory, IDF says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF releases name of reservist killed in northern Gaza ‚ñ WEST BANK: Police say they arrested Islamic Jihad operative planning to carry out attack ‚ñ IRAN: Trump says in Time's interview if deal can't be reached, he'd be 'leading the pack' in attack on Iranian nuclear sites…
(2025-04-25). Trump: Netanyahu may go into a war with Iran, but the U.S. be dragged in. haaretz.com In an interview with Time Magazine, Trump said he 'didn't stop' Israel from attacking Iran, adding that the U.S. wouldn't be dragged in to war, but rather 'may go in very willingly if we can't get a deal'…
(2025-04-25). the name of what ideology do we sacrifice the. haaretz.com Eyal Gur, who leads the Jerusalem protest for the return of the hostages, says the rallies aim to bring in religious and right-wingers alienated by the Tel Aviv protest. 'The hostages were being abandoned, and there was a disregard for responsibility and life. Our country needs us now more than ever'…
(2025-04-25). depressing déjà vu: Directionless war and sacrificing hostages for power. haaretz.com At a time when Netanyahu is again ready to sacrifice the hostages for the sake of the coalition, Smotrich has become the most powerful figure in Israel ‚ñ What was the imperial family doing on Holocaust Remembrance Day? ‚ñ After Bar's affidavit, who believes the prime minister's version of events…
(2025-04-25). Workers in 600 cities to mobilize against 'billionaire takeover' in massive May Day protests. nationofchange.org Nationwide demonstrations set to challenge Trump administration's pro-wealth policies, mass arrests, and immigrant crackdowns as unions and grassroots groups unite across all 50 states.
(2025-04-25). US Jews to Trump: Stop using antisemitism charges to repress dissent and undermine liberty. nationofchange.org Thankfully, this consortium of thoughtful Jewish organizations has countered this travesty with a united effort and lucid arguments.
(2025-04-25). $28 trillion in climate damage traced to 111 top polluters, study shows. nationofchange.org New research links fossil fuel giants to trillions in heat-driven economic losses, offering fresh momentum for climate liability lawsuits worldwide.
(2025-04-25). How to stop an autocrat. nationofchange.org What can Americans learn from the citizens of Brazil, Poland, and South Korea who defeated the dragons threatening their democracies?>
(2025-04-25). Articles] The impact of the PEPFAR funding freeze on HIV deaths and infections: a mathematical modelling study of seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa. thelancet.com The sudden cessation of PEPFAR funding likely results in tens of thousands of HIV deaths and new infections. These losses of life and health should compel the United States government to rapidly and fully re-instate one of the most successful health programs in history.
(2025-04-25). A fusion of tradition and global influence; unpacking the cultural relevance of jazz to Ugandan music. independent.co.ug 
dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival — understanding Uganda's Cultural Ties to a Global Sound. COMMENT | HELENA MAYANJA | Born in the early 20th century in the cultural melting pot of New Orleans, jazz emerged as a powerful expression of the African American experience; blending blues, ragtime, and West African rhythms into a genre …
(2025-04-25). Botswana is stepping into the spotlight in bid to become Africa's next film hub. independent.co.ug 
Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa's success in attracting global filmmakers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana is borrowing a page from South Africa's cinematic playbook and strategically deploying film-friendly policies to revitalise its creative economy and …
(2025-04-25). China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China's private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world's second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for …
(2025-04-25). Five New High Court Circuits underway. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has operationalised five new High Court Circuits in Entebbe, Kumi, Lugazi, Patongo, and Wakiso, bringing the number of operational High Court Circuits across the country to 29. This development marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Judiciary's Transformational Agenda, which aims to take judicial services …
(2025-04-25). From citizens to clients. independent.co.ug 
Essay 2 of 7: How Uganda Forgot Its Citizens COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | In a healthy democracy, citizenship implies both responsibility and entitlement. It is a mutual contract: citizens invest trust, taxes, and participation, while the state delivers services, justice, and opportunity. But in Uganda, this social contract has been quietly rewritten. Over time, the …
(2025-04-25). How FINCA Uganda is powering Uganda's agricultural revival. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture remains the cornerstone of Uganda's economy, employing 64% of the population and contributing up to 50% of the country's export earnings. Despite its importance, many smallholder farmers face significant challenges in accessing affordable credit. Traditional financial institutions typically require collateral that rural farmers often lack, limiting their ability …
(2025-04-25). MTN Uganda backs golfer Ronald Rugumayo with shs100 million sponsorship. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has pledged Shs100 million to support professional golfer Ronald Rugumayo, Uganda's sole representative on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour. The sponsorship is part of the "Friends of Mayo" campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging Ugandans to rally behind Rugumayo as he competes on the global stage. Rugumayo, affectionately …
(2025-04-25). NCBA Bank and Motorcare partner to make vehicle ownership more affordable. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank has partnered with Motorcare Uganda, the franchise dealer for Nissan vehicles, to launch an exclusive asset financing program for customers over the next three months, dubbed "DRIVE YOUR DREAM TODAY". The initiative is designed to enable both individuals and businesses to own brand-new, zero-mileage vehicles at discounted …
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis: 50 Heads of State, 10 monarchs to attend Vatican funeral. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs have confirmed attendance at the Pope's Funeral scheduled on Saturday, the Vatican has said. Pope Francis' coffin is lying in state at St Peter's for a third day on Friday for the people to pay their final respect to …
(2025-04-25). SICKLE CELL: Childhood on the brink in Zimbabwe's Midlands. independent.co.ug 
Eneles Zhou's five children have sickle cell disease. Her daily routine is a fight against pain, infection and a broken health care system Zvishavane, Zimbabwe | Global Press Journal Zimbabwe | Morning light slants through the window as Eneles Zhou inspects two of her children. They're wrapped in blankets. Despite March's typically warm days, in this home in …
(2025-04-25). Bunker Talk: Let's Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn't Cover This Week. twz.com Welcome to Bunker Talk. This is a weekend open discussion post for the best commenting crew on the net, in which we can chat about all the stuff that went on this week that we didn't cover. We can also talk about the stuff we did or whatever else grabs your interest. In other words, it's an off-topic thread. | The caption to this week's top shot reads: | Abandoned bunker on an abandoned soviet military ground in the forests of Brandenburg State, Germany. | Also, a reminder: | Prime Directives!: | If you want to talk politics, do so respectfully and know that there's always somebody that isn't going to…
(2025-04-25). F-35C Naval Joint Strike Fighters Have Been Shooting Down Houthi Drones. twz.com 
F-35Cs are also striking targets in Yemen, with their stealth being of unique importance as the Houthi air defense threat comes into the spotlight.
(2025-04-25). StormBreaker Advanced Glide Bomb Lands In Yemen Largely Intact. twz.com 
(2025-04-25). Firms switching gear to AI for faster development. ecns.cn The report said 57 percent of surveyed executives from Chinese companies anticipate a significant increase in the use of AI agents by their organizations in the next three years, compared with the global average of 40 percent.
(2025-04-25). Six major carmakers signed up to Momenta technology. ecns.cn Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta announced on Thursday it had reached strategic cooperation deals with six major auto brands, primarily overseas ones, during Auto Shanghai.
(2025-04-25). Experts: Tariffs threaten U.S., Canadian farmers. ecns.cn Canadian and American agricultural experts say U.S. tariffs could drive up food prices, disrupt cross-border supply chains and inflict lasting damage on both countries' farming sectors.
(2025-04-25). National History Museum's first 4D film explores deep sea. ecns.cn Into the Depths, the first 4D popular science film presented by the National History Museum of China, premiered in Beijing earlier this week.
(2025-04-25). U.S. tariff uncertainty raising costs, Fed says. 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.
(2025-04-25). China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations. ecns.cn China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement, said Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Levies seen disrupting global economic order. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday said that U.S. tariffs were "advancing hegemonic interests of the U.S. at the cost of the legitimate interests of all countries".
(2025-04-25). Swiss minister warns against tariff wars, calls for multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis expressed concern on Thursday, stating that a tariff war creates uncertainty for everyone and benefit no one, even the United States..
(2025-04-25). Philippines' illegal activities damage South China Sea reefs. ecns.cn Frequent and illegal human activities by the Philippines damage the coral reef ecosystem of the South China Sea: report says.
(2025-04-25). Badaling Great Wall to offer night tour. ecns.cn Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall will be available from April 30, 2025.
(2025-04-25). 'Tidal tree' patterns emerge at Yellow River estuary wetland. ecns.cn Giant 'tidal tree' patterns emerge at the vast estuary of the Yellow River, where the Yellow River, China's second-longest river, joins the Bohai Sea in Dongying, east China's Shandong Province, April 23, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024. ecns.cn China revealed on Thursday a list of new archaeological findings as its top 10 discoveries for 2024.
(2025-04-25). Flying cars grab spotlight at Auto Shanghai 2025. ecns.cn China's flying cars grab attention at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition,also known as Auto Shanghai 2025.
(2025-04-25). 'Fascism getting turned up' as Trump FBI arrests Wisconsin county judge. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Federal agents arrested a sitting Wisconsin judge on Friday, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media. | In a since-deleted post, Patel said the FBI arrested 65-year-old Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan "on charges of obstruction." | "We belie…
(2025-04-25). Inside the campaign to disrupt the REI board elections. therealnews.com 
In the midst of a nationwide campaign to restructure their board and a contentious fight at the bargaining table, the members of the REI Union were dismayed to learn that REI's culture of union busting and worker exploitation extended deep into their supply chain. Released in December 2024, a comprehensive report compiled instances of reported human rights and labor abuses at multiple Southeast Asian and Central American factories that REI contracted with. Workers at REI's US retailers, represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers union, are resolved to make lasting change at the popular co-op, both a…
(2025-04-25). Harry Belafonte—Using art for good. therealnews.com 
A smooth velvet voice. | A voice that sang folk songs | From the shores of the Caribbean. | But Harry Belafonte was so much more than that. | He was born in Harlem, New York. 1927. | To parents from Jamaica. | Growing up, he lived in Jamaica with his grandparents for several years before returning to the US and joining the Navy to fight in World War II. | When he returned, he worked as a janitor. | Got into theater. | And began to sing to pay the bills. | The Black activist and singer Paul Robeson took him under his wing. | And Belafonte's career took off. | You know this song. It was the top track on Belaf…
(2025-04-25). How Art Laffer Created The Cult Of Reaganomics. levernews.com Arthur Laffer is often called the godfather of supply-side economics. The economist made a splash in the mid-1970s after he published the infamous "Laffer Curve," a widely criticized economic theory that suggested cutting taxes for the richest people in America would ultimately lead to more economic prosperity and government revenue, trickling down to the rest of us.In 1974, Laffer sketched the curve on a napkin for two young members of the Ford administration, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, along with Wall Street Journal columnist Jude Wanniski. But the supply-side cult's most consequential convert was future…
(2025-04-25). Bring brother Kilmar Abrego Garcia home now! cpusa.org 
We, the Building Trades Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission, join in solidarity with our fellow workers in the AFL-CIO and North America's Building Trades Unions, and all working people, to demand the immediate release and return of brother Abrego Garcia from his illegal imprisonment in El Salvador. | By trying to condemn a legal resident who committed no crime to a short life of torture, Trump has shown the whole world that this was never about the "rule of law." Every builder — whether you are in a union or working in a still open shop — can see who stands with us and who plots against us.
(2025-04-25). Francis: the Fantasy of Church Renewal in a Time of Monsters. counterpunch.org After a long period of declining health which saw an increasingly debilitated Francis struggling to hold onto life, it was the demonic visitation of US Vice President JD Vance, it seems, that finally did the pontiff in. His death marks the end of a 12-year project aimed at rescuing a crisis-ridden Catholic church from irrelevance
(2025-04-25). Farmers Protest Vance's Visit, Opening of India to US Farm Produce. orinocotribune.com By Abdul Rahman — Apr 22, 2025 | The Indian government is under heavy pressure to open the country's market to US agricultural products. Farmers claim the move would be a disaster for India's already crisis-ridden agriculture sector. | Thousands of farmers and working-class people in cities and villages across India took to the streets on Monday, April 21 to protest the visit of US Vice President JD Vance. They claim he has come to finalize an agreement which will be a disaster for India's agriculture and small industries. | Vance arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a four-day tour in the country. As per the r…
(2025-04-25). Venezuelan Vice President: Reuters is Lying Shamelessly. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-25). Breaking: Rwanda, DRC Commit to Peace in U.S.-Facilitated Deal. plusnews.ug 
In a significant step toward resolving decades of conflict in Central Africa, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a landmark Declaration of Principles at the U.S. Department of State on Friday, facilitated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agreement, hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, commits both nations to mutual respect …
(2025-04-25). Details: Kampala Summit Adds 8,000 Troops to Somalia Mission. plusnews.ug 
A high-level summit in Kampala brought together leaders from five African nations contributing to the African Union forces in Somalia, alongside Somali officials, to announce a significant escalation in efforts to stabilize the conflict-ridden country. The meeting, involving Uganda, Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia, and newcomer Egypt, agreed to deploy an additional 8,000 troops to the African …
(2025-04-25). Museveni Condemns Clan Politics at Somalia Stabilization Summit in Entebbe. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the politics of identity, particularly clan-based polarization, which he described as "poisonous" and a threat to Africa's progress. This, he said on Friday at an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government from Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) at the …
(2025-04-25). Magambo's Masterstroke: Training CID for a Secure 2026 General Election. plusnews.ug 
In a nation where trust in law enforcement has often wavered, Major Tom Magambo, Director of Uganda's Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) since January 2022, is rewriting the narrative. His bold reforms, rooted in professionalism and foresight, are turning the CID into a formidable institution ready to safeguard Uganda's future, particularly as the 2026 general election …
(2025-04-25). Supercharging Musk's Space Monopoly. 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?
(2025-04-25). For This Insurer, Breathing Now Comes With A Catch. levernews.com Madison, a 12-year-old from Illinois, visits a medical clinic every other week to get injections of Xolair, a powerful asthma and allergy medication. The drug helps protect her from severe asthma attacks as well as serious allergic reactions to peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame seeds. Medical professionals at the clinic monitor her response to the injections, since the drug can trigger life-threatening anaphylactic shock.But now, thanks to a policy change by her insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Madison may have to self-administer the expensive injections at home. Without access to in-clinic injections, "I don't thi…
(2025-04-25). TAX REVOLT, Part Two: Supply Side Santa Claus. levernews.com When Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980, no one knew how much the Republican Party — and the country — was about to change. His historic tax bills in 1981 and 1986 forged a new path of American economic policy, setting the stage for today's antitax frenzy. Behind the president's tax cuts was a small group of powerful economists who took a chance on a brand-new school of thought and sought to convert an entire generation of policymakers.Part Two of Lever Time's special miniseries Tax Revolt tells the story of the people who pushed Ronald Reagan toward the supply-side economics he'd one day be…
(2025-04-25). Llama la OPS a acelerar la eliminación de la malaria en las Américas. radiohc.cu Washington, 25 abr (RHC) En ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Mundial de la Malaria, la OPS llamó a los países de las Américas a ampliar esfuerzos para acelerar el progreso hacia la eliminación de esta enfermedad.
(2025-04-25). Culminó en La Habana taller para transición energética (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) Un taller para el lanzamiento del Programa de Transición Energética en el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, con soluciones innovadoras, se desarrolló este viernes en La Habana.
(2025-04-25). La Unión Europea prohíbe conmemorar la derrota de la Alemania nazi. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques — not quasi-cults. cadtm.org Notwithstanding Prashad's unparalleled experience in global-justice advocacy, he runs the risk of raising expectations and promoting alliances that will set back international and local progressive politics.
(2025-04-25). After Seeing … . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Judge Dugan. Detox with a beauty))
(2025-04-25). I Think … smoothiex12.blogspot.com this is one of Trump's most consequential appointments to the cabinet ⚪ I mean Cash Patel. No drama, no PR ⚪ just cleaning the stables, while preparing wowsers of which we may soon hear.
Judge Dugan, though, un____able in the extreme ⚪ a great supporter of DNC's insane policies on settling accounts with all normies who enjoy, well … normal things, including normal families, intimacy, children, through political activism and other things which are against… well, normal, like persecuting criminals.
(2025-04-25). Use As Open Thread. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Terrorism is the weapon of the weak. Piontkovsky, while an USAID asshole and shill, has a point about NATO.
(2025-04-25). A Whale Of Analysis From Larry. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-25). Expert: Zelensky is a professional actor and this is the only thing he is good at. eng.belta.by Vladimir Zelensky does not make key political decisions on his own. He has long been built into the matrix of British influence, said Oleg Yanovsky, a lecturer at MGIMO University.
(2025-04-25). The Truth About the Elgin Marbles. dailysceptic.org Special Episode of the Sceptic: Dr Mario Trabucco on the wonders of the British Museum, the nonsense of the 'decolonise' lobby and the truth about the Elgin Marbles.
(2025-04-25). Reform UK is soliciting donations from oil and gas executives. leftfootforward.org Nick Candy, the party's treasurer, told the FT that the party is also looking to raise funds from British expatriates who can donate in their own name as well as rich foreigners with UK businesses.
(2025-04-25). China Navigates a World Adrift in Uncertainty. fpif.org A jarring contrast defines the present global landscape. While the IMF forecasts a multiyear drag on growth due to the current tariff wars—and markets eye the United States with crisis-era caution—Beijing is proclaiming an era of regional stability. This divergence isn't just a matter of differing perspectives. It highlights a fundamental tension in the global landscape, a chasm between the perceived realities of economic policy-making and the aspirational rhetoric of geopolitical leadership, a tension with significant implications for the United States. | The level of trade policy uncertainty is part…
(2025-04-25). Living on the Cliff's Edge: the Pueblo People, Pope Francis and the Fate of the Earth. counterpunch.org 
On the day Pope Francis released his encyclical on the fate of the Earth, I was struggling to climb a near vertical cliff on the Parajito Plateau of northern New Mexico. My fingers gripped tightly to handholds notched into the rocks hundreds of years ago by Ancestral Puebloans, the anodyne phrase now used by modern anthropologists to describe the people once known as the Anasazi. The day was a scorcher and the volcanic rocks were so hot they blistered my hands and knees. Even my guide, Elijah, a young member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, confessed that the heat radiating off the basalt had made him feel faint, altho…
(2025-04-25). The Targeting and State Repression Against Musa Springer. dissidentvoice.org On Tuesday, April 8, our comrade and member of the Black Alliance for Peace (BAP), Musa Springer, was unlawfully detained and interrogated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Tampa airport for four hours after returning from a trip to Cuba. Musa details the circumstances of their detention and retaliatory targeting by the …
(2025-04-25). Addressing the betrayal of the Black community and the need for unity against fascism. peoplesworld.org 
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by our so-called allies who ignored the warnings by Black people regarding the elections, their political rhetoric, and the history of racism and white supremacy in the country. So, in response to feelings of betrayal, a Black preacher in Chicago recently framed the sentiment on social media, …
(2025-04-25). "60 Minutes" Head Bill Owens Exits Role Amid Corporate Changes to the Show. truthout.org Bill Owens, the executive producer for CBS News's "60 Minutes" program, announced earlier this week that he would be stepping down from his position as the company moves to encroach on the show's journalistic independence. Owens — only the third person to hold the role in the show's 57-year history — had been the executive producer of "60 Minutes" since 2019. His departure comes as the… |
(2025-04-25). Zalmi Crush Qalandars with Ruthless Precision. thinktank.pk Peshawar Zalmi cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in a high-stakes Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday night, thanks to half-centuries from Babar Azam and Hussain Talat and a sensational pace attack led by Alzarri Joseph. Zalmi successfully chased the modest 130-run target in just 16.4 overs, …
(2025-04-25). UN Food Agency Runs Out of Stock in Gaza as Famine Looms. truthout.org The UN's food agency announced on Friday that it has run out of all food stock in Gaza after eight weeks of Israel's humanitarian aid blockade, which has left the entire territory on the brink of — or in the depths of — famine. The World Food Programme (WFP) distributed its last food stocks to kitchens serving hot meals on Friday. These kitchens have served as "the only consistent source of… |
(2025-04-25). The Kafkaesque Case of Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez Is a Warning to Us All. truthout.org For almost a decade now, Florida has served as a laboratory for hardline immigration policies that are later exported to other state legislatures across the country. The recent arrest of Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a U.S.-born citizen who was mistakenly detained under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold in Leon County, shows the threat that these persecutory laws pose for the civil… |
(2025-04-25). NATO's forgotten promise to Gorbachev. strategic-culture.su Breaking a Promise to Russia | By Jonathan POWER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | History and events have not been kind to Rus…
(2025-04-25). The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids. scheerpost.com Click to subscribe on: Apple / Spotify / Amazon / YouTube / Rumble In this edition of Scheer Intelligence, host Robert Scheer dives into a critical discussion with Dr. Charles LeBaron, a distinguished physician and CDC veteran, who has authored a compelling and essential book, Greed to Do Good: The Untold Story of CDC's Disastrous War on Opioids. Dr. LeBaron offers a unique perspective …
(2025-04-25). Global action needed to combat malaria. sanews.gov.za Global action needed to combat malaria | The World Health Organisation (WHO) says revitalised efforts are urgently needed in the battle against malaria. | Today marks World Malaria Day, which is observed globally every year on 25 April to acknowledge the collective efforts to control malaria. | In a statement released on Friday, WHO highlighted the importance of global collaboration, which has saved nearly 13 million lives since the year 2000. | Despite the progress, the agency said it has certified 45 countries and one territory as malaria-free, while many countries with a low malaria burden continue to move ste…
(2025-04-25). The Betrayal of the Black Community. counterpunch.org 
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by our so-called allies who ignored the warnings of Black people regarding the elections, its political rhetoric, and the history of racism and white supremacy in the country. So, in response to feelings of betrayal a Black preacher in Chicago recently framed the sentiment on social media
(2025-04-25). Free voter ID scheme is a proven failure, democracy campaigners warn. leftfootforward.org Democracy campaigners are warning that applications for a free voter ID are at nowhere near the levels required, undermining voting rights. | The last Tory government introduced voter ID requirements, in a bid to tackle what it said was voter fraud. Democracy campaigners and civil rights groups warned that the rules would have a disproportionate impact on marginalised and minority communities. | Following the general election last year, the Electoral Commission said that around 16,000 people could not vote because of the ID requirement and others were put off from voting entirely. | Its polling also showed 4%…
(2025-04-25). Trump's Global Tariffs Are Meant for China. independentmediainstitute.org Click here to read the article on Asia Times. The latest tariff blitz has China in the crosshairs. Building on earlier efforts by previous administrations, Trump's abrasiveness risks weakening Washington's hand. Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to …
(2025-04-25). Tory MP criticises Labour over US trade deal despite years of Conservatives failing to deliver one. leftfootforward.org Remember when Boris Johnson claimed the UK was "first in line" for a free trade deal with the US back in 2017?
(2025-04-25). SATIRE: Federal Regulators Hold Celebratory Seatbelt-Cutting Ceremony. theonion.com
(2025-04-25). 'Jesus came from the working class:' Faith leaders back May Day actions. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO — Community organizers and faith leaders from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities gathered to announce the formation of an interfaith gathering at next week's May Day parade in Chicago. Faith leaders encouraged resistance to the Trump administration's policies, with a special emphasis on protecting the rights of immigrant workers. The announcement was made during …
(2025-04-25). FBI, state police raid homes of pro-Palestine activists in Michigan. peoplesworld.org 
YPSILANTI, MI—FBI agents and Michigan State Police conducted early morning raids this week targeting pro-Palestinian activists in Washtenaw County on Wednesday. At least five residences in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Canton were searched, with activists detained and electronic devices confiscated—actions denounced as political repression and attempts to cripple free speech. The raids began around 8: 00 …
(2025-04-25). 'Free for All: The Public Library' explores the revolutionary spirit of libraries. peoplesworld.org 
As the country continues to be divided on politics and "culture wars," one American institution has been thrust into the center of it all—libraries. While heated debates surrounding book bans and attacks on education have been making headlines, a new documentary presents a compelling case that the American public library has always been at the …
(2025-04-25). Federal judge bans Trump's withholding of funds from sanctuary cities. peoplesworld.org 
SAN FRANCISCO—In a repeat of his decision from GOP President Donald Trump's first term eight years ago, U.S. District Judge William Orrick in San Francisco upheld sanctuary cities. This time, like before, the judge issued a nationwide injunction against Trump's plan to deny federal cash to "sanctuary cities" which refuse to cooperate with Trump's ICE …
(2025-04-25). 'Paradise' review: Paradise Lost. peoplesworld.org 
The review contains some spoilers. Creator/Writer Dan Fogelman's new television series is set in "Paradise" three years after a cataclysmic volcanic eruption has set off a chain reaction of environmental devastation and destructive political response. In this case, Paradise is the town of roughly 25,000 people that were able to make it to the pre-built …
(2025-04-25). Spotlight on Ellen von zur Muehlen. peoplesworld.org 
As part of People's World Fund Drive '25, we're spotlighting some of our leading volunteer authors and contributors. People's World contributing writers are essential to keeping our ear to the ground locally and globally. Ellen von zur Muehlen talks about how other news outlets usually lack in-depth analysis of the climate change-driven California wildfires and …
(2025-04-25). Dallas unions hold town hall to resist layoffs, demand accountability. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—From Dallas to Chicago, unions are turning town hall meetings into rallying cries against mass layoffs, corporate greed, and attacks on worker protections. As federal job cuts devastate public-sector unions and anti-union, big business lawmakers escalate their assault on labor rights, the AFL-CIO has called on locals to confront elected officials during the April 14-28 …
(2025-04-25). ICC rejects Israel's request to cancel arrest warrants for Netanyahu. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 25 (RHC) ⚪ The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected Israel's request to cancel or suspend the arrest warrants issued for the regime's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and former minister of military affairs, Yoav Gallant.
(2025-04-25). As Israel Openly Declares Starvation as a Weapon, Media Still Hesitate to Blame It for Famine. fair.org 
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(2025-04-25). Israel's Top Politicos Warn of Impending Civil War. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh Netanyahu's war is not just on Gaza, the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iran, Iraq — it is on Israel's own institutions, opposition parties, and the last shreds of internal dissent. Now, the occupation state's most senior political veterans are warning of a full-on Civil War. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-04-25). Nigel Farage branded a "con artist" after Reform donor revelations resurface. thecanary.co On BBC Radio 4, Reform Party Nigel Farage demonstrated how severely unfit he is for leadership by saying that UK decarbonisation "makes zero difference" because it's all China's fault. Nigel Farage: 'we should do nothing' He said: I think we should scrap the net zero targets… they're going to make zero difference to the world…you […] | By
(2025-04-25). Donald Trump just launched another brazen attack on crumbling US democracy. thecanary.co Donald Trump's latest move reveals a brazen challenge to the established rules of American democracy, something that should alarm those who care about justice and fairness worldwide. Trump: ____ US democracy, I'm going for a third This week, Trump's political machine launched a "Trump 2028" red hat, priced at $50, along with a T-shirt sporting […] | By
(2025-04-25). The shocking extent of where DWP cuts will hit hardest has been revealed. thecanary.co New analysis reveals that Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) planned cuts to disability benefits will hit some of the poorest parts of England and Wales hardest, deepening economic hardships in these areas. Predictably, it is London and the South East which will fare better — but even then, the cuts will have dire consequences for […] | By
(2025-04-25). UK universities are giving Amazon £21m a year, despite boycott calls. thecanary.co New research from Ethical Consumer shows that across 88 UK universities, over £63 million was spent with corporate giant Amazon over the last three years. The average annual spend in England was £267,558 for 2024. The most a university spent was £2 million in one year. Amazon: laughing all the way to the bank Ethical […] | By
(2025-04-25). 80 South African legal professionals including ANC hero issue letter of support for UK law firm representing Hamas. thecanary.co Lawyers representing Hamas in the UK have come under attack from "Zionist organisation" over their work on applying for the group to be de-proscribed from the country's terrorist list. So, over 80 legal professionals have written an open letter in support of the law firm. Hamas: requesting to be de-proscribed in the UK Hamas has […] | By
(2025-04-25). Human subject has head cut open and is force-fed drugs outside UK parliament. thecanary.co 
To mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories on 24 April, "scientists" performed "procedures" similar to those conducted on primates on a restrained human "subject", who had his head shaved, "cut open," and fitted with an "electrode" before being force-fed "drugs" via a feeding tube, dosed with eyedrops and "had blood taken" with a syringe: […] | By
(2025-04-25). Peter Oswald completes his 150 mile pilgrimage for Palestine: an act of 'empathy' and 'resistance'. thecanary.co On 18 March 2025, award-winning playwright Peter Oswald set out on an extraordinary journey. Walking from Bristol to London, over the last 13 days of Ramadan, and entirely while fasting, Oswald has now completed his 150 mile pilgrimage for Palestine. Peter Oswald completes his pilgrimage for Palestine Founder of the Hands Up Project Nick Bilbrough […] | By
(2025-04-25). Topless blockade at RAF Lakenheath sees activists take a stand. thecanary.co 
At 9: 30am on Friday 25 April, twelve women, intersex, non-binary and trans activists — aged from 24 to 91 — held a topless blockade of the main gate of RAF Lakenheath, denouncing the deadly entanglements between military emissions, climate destruction, authoritarianism and genocide. RAF Lakenheath: blockaded already Standing with their mouths taped shut to symbolise […] | By
(2025-04-25). Labour is locking people out of the local elections just like the Tories did. thecanary.co The free voter ID scheme is a proven failure, campaigners from Unlock Democracy say, as new figures show a dire take-up on applications to the scheme just before the local elections. Official figures show fewer than 3% of voters deterred from voting at the 2024 general election by voter ID laws have applied under the […] | By
(2025-04-25). "Outrageous" Labour Plan for NHS to Treat Trans Patients in Private Rooms. dailysceptic.org Transgender patients could be treated in private rooms in NHS hospitals to protect their "rights and dignities", Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said, in a plan critics have branded "outrageous".
(2025-04-25). Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'. latintimes.com Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic goals to previous plans.
(2025-04-25). How Britain's Libraries Became Trans Indoctrination Hubs. dailysceptic.org The Supreme Court may have ruled that trans 'women' are legally men, but someone really needs to tell Britain's libraries, which have been transformed into trans indoctrination hubs, says Lucy Marsh.
(2025-04-25). We Already Have a Migrant Crime League Table. dailysceptic.org Yvette Cooper will publish a "league table" of "offences committed by foreign criminals living in the UK while awaiting deportation". The problem is that some nationalities are more likely to be deported than others.
(2025-04-25). Is the End of Non-Crime Hate Incidents in Sight? dailysceptic.org Is the end of 'non-crime hate incidents' in sight? The Opposition is tabling an amendment to scrap them. This is something we all need to get behind — so please use the FSU's template to tell your MP to vote for it.
(2025-04-25). Democrats Continue Their Election-Losing Obsession With 'Rescuing' Criminal Migrants. dailysceptic.org Do Democrats enjoy losing elections? It seems so as they double down on their obsession with migrant criminals. Witness the clown-world antics this week as a US Senator tries to bring 'home' a deported violent gangster.
(2025-04-25). Climate change and El Niño: pushing Brazil's amphibians to extinction. thecanary.co A groundbreaking new study has challenged a long-standing belief in conservation science, revealing that climate change, intensified by increasingly extreme El Niño events, is the true force accelerating the extinction and decline of Brazil's amphibians. Contrary to decades of assumptions, researchers have found that the aquatic fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), once blamed as the main […] | By
(2025-04-25). Amnesty just slammed the DWP as 'consciously cruel' in scathing new report. thecanary.co The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is facing severe criticism after a new report by Amnesty International labelled it as "consciously cruel" and damaging the lives of disabled and non-working people. Speaking directly to people struggling to get by on benefits, the research reveals a welfare system riddled with stigma, inflexible rules, and a […] | By
(2025-04-25). Would Russia retake all of Ukraine. infobrics.org Why would Russia take such an enormous burden off the political West's back? It was NATO that started all this and pushed us all to the brink of a world-ending thermonuclear confrontation just so it could inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow. Well, now that the tables have turned, there are zero reasons for the Kremlin to pay for damages of the political West's aggression.
(2025-04-25). Three Theses on Trump's Rule. counterpunch.org 
Trump's onslaught has been relentless, and no one is safe. If legal residents — immigrants and students — protected by the first amendment, are subject to deportation because of their speech, so are birthright or naturalized citizens. If law firms are punished for their selection of clients, no one can be confident of obtaining legal representation when they need it. If research scientists can have their funding cut for ignoring Trump administration priorities, then nobody can be sure public health and safety are protected; if non-profits are targeted for their charitable work, how many people will st…
(2025-04-25). Will SCOTUS Let Agencies Skip Climate Analysis When Approving Major Projects? truthout.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, Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, concerns a proposed 88-mile railroad that would link an oil-producing region of Utah to tracks that reach refineries in the Gulf Coast. |
(2025-04-25). Musk Aims to Expand Polluting Data Center Near Historically Black Neighborhoods. truthout.org We speak with two brothers who are fighting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI over its massive data center in Memphis, Tennessee, used to run its chatbot Grok. The facility is next to historically Black neighborhoods and is powered by 35 pollution-spewing methane gas turbines the company is using without legal permits. Musk says he wants to continue expanding the project. "What'… |
(2025-04-25). FBI Arrests Judge Who Blocked ICE From Detaining Immigrant in Her Courtroom. truthout.org On Friday morning, FBI Director Kash Patel announced on X that the FBI had arrested a state judge in Wisconsin, allegedly over her efforts to keep Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents out of her courtroom while she was adjudicating a case involving an immigrant they were targeting. Patel bragged about the arrest on social media, then deleted…
(2025-04-25). By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook. truthout.org One of the defining features of Donald Trump's second term is an aggressive drive to control the narrative, in part by burying inconvenient evidence. A key example is his regime's multi-pronged assault on federal data infrastructure and independent institutions that safeguard public knowledge. In just its first hundred days, Trump's regime has laid siege to federal data agencies… |
(2025-04-25). Connecticut AG Warns Airline: Deportation Flights Jeopardize Its Tax Breaks. truthout.org Connecticut's attorney general has sent his second warning in a month to the low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines, telling the startup it has jeopardized tax breaks and other local support by agreeing to conduct deportation flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats in the Connecticut legislature, meanwhile, are working to expand the state's sanctuary law to penalize companies… |
(2025-04-25). Rights Groups Detail "Authoritarian" Reality of US Surveillance in Report to UN. truthout.org A new report from human rights experts urges the United Nations to condemn the "evaporation of fundamental rights" in the United States, where the Trump administration is using high-tech surveillance tools and a nebulous "anti-terrorism" legal framework that has ballooned since 9/11 to weaponize law enforcement against social movements that challenge state power. While the legally dubious… |
(2025-04-25). Facing 100 Lawsuits, Trump Admin Walks Back Student Visa Record Terminations. truthout.org The Trump administration is walking back visa record terminations for thousands of students across the U.S. after suffering numerous losses in court and admitting last week that officials do not have the authority to terminate students' immigration statuses by revoking their records. In court on Friday, the Justice Department said that it is reinstating the records for thousands of… |
(2025-04-25). Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democratic Fundraising Site ActBlue. truthout.org President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate ActBlue, the Democratic Party's primary fundraising platform, just months before the 2025 election cycle, in which numerous congressional seats are up for grabs. Trump's presidential memorandum comes as Democratic campaigns increasingly depend on ActBlue, which has processed nearly $17 billion in donations for… |
(2025-04-25). Colombia farmers accused of violent crimes over peaceful anti-mining protests. colombiareports.com Colombia's prosecution indicted 11 activists for crimes such as kidnapping and robbery amid their peaceful protests against South African mining company AngloGold Ashanti. The locals were charged with multiple criminal…
(2025-04-25). Consejero desautoriza a presidenta de ente electoral de Honduras. radiohc.cu Tegucigalpa, 25 abr (RHC) El miembro del Consejo Nacional Electoral de Honduras Marlon Ochoa desautorizó este viernes a la presidenta de ese órgano, Cossette López, quien puso en entredicho la realización de las elecciones generales del próximo 30 de noviembre.
(2025-04-25). Presidente Maduro nombra nuevo ministro para la Juventud de Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro anunció este viernes en Caracas, el nombramiento de Sergio Lotartaro como nuevo ministro para la Juventud.
(2025-04-25). 316 Migrants Arrive in Venezuela From Mexico; No Members of Fictitious Tren De Aragua Gang. orinocotribune.com A total of 316 Venezuelans from Mexico returned to Venezuela this Thursday, April 24, on a Conviasa flight as part of the Vuelta a la Patria program. | The citizens, including 76 men, 100 women, and 142 children, will undergo the corresponding protocols regarding health, psychological support, migration, and criminal background check, among others, as requested by President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello. | Each migrant was given the standard interview, followed by a thorough review of their cases, and escorted to their respective homes by security agencies, as reported by Venezuelan author…
(2025-04-25). Putin y enviado especial de la Casa Blanca dialogan sobre posibilidad de reanudar negociaciones directas entre Rusia y Ucrania. cubadebate.cu La reunión entre Putin y Witkoff se ha producido en el marco de colaboración de Washington y Moscú para poner fin al conflicto ucraniano. En lo que va de año, Witkoff se ha reunido tres veces con el mandatario ruso. Las últimas negociaciones se produjeron el 11 de abril en la ciudad de San Petersburgo. El diálogo seguirá llevándose a cabo en varios niveles.
(2025-04-25). Vicepresidente cubano asiste al funeral del papa Francisco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El vicepresidente de Cuba, Salvador Valdés Mesa, llegó a Roma para participar, en nombre del Estado, el Gobierno y el pueblo cubanos, en la Santa Misa de exequias del papa Francisco, que se celebrará este sábado 26 de abril en la Plaza de San Pedro del Vaticano.
(2025-04-25). Próximamente en La Habana Feria de Turismo FITCUBA-2025 (+ Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) Más de 850 profesionales extranjeros de la industria de los viajes ya se han acreditado para participar, junto a dos mil 200 nacionales en la Feria internacional de Turismo, FITCUBA-2025, que el próximo miércoles se iniciará en la Fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña. a la entrada de la bahía de La Habana.
(2025-04-25). Ecuador: Sismos provocan una veintena de heridos y daños materiales (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El Instituto Geofísico y el monitoreo de la Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos (SNGR) de la República de Ecuador informaron que en la mañana de este viernes se registraron dos sismos en ese país con un saldo preliminar de 20 personas heridas y múltiples daños en viviendas de Esmeraldas, Guayas y otros territorios.
(2025-04-25). Salvador Valdés Mesa asistirá al funeral del Papa Francisco. cubadebate.cu A las 10: 00 hora local comenzará el funeral, que congregará a jefes de Estado, líderes religiosos y personalidades de todo el mundo para rendir homenaje al Sumo Pontífice de la Iglesia católica, fallecido el 21 de abril a los 88 años de edad. El papa Francisco, quien visitó Cuba en 2015, mantuvo siempre una relación especial con el país caribeño, promoviendo el diálogo y la paz.
(2025-04-25). Centros de Operaciones de Seguridad: Los guardianes siempre atentos de nuestra vida digital. cubadebate.cu En la actualidad, donde cada transacción, conversación y archivo personal viaja a través de redes digitales, existe un ejército silencioso trabajando día y noche para proteger nuestra información. Los Centros de Operaciones de Seguridad (COS) son esas fortalezas modernas donde especialistas combaten amenazas que la mayoría de nosotros ni siquiera llega a percibir.
(2025-04-25). El papa Francisco, el Vaticano, Israel y Palestina. cubadebate.cu En el año 2014 el papa Francisco bajó del auto que lo trasladaba en Belén y posó su mano sobre el muro de ocho metros de altura que construyó el ejército israelí. Esa potente imagen se convirtió en un hecho político que tuvo impacto mundial. No es casual que ilustre la nota principal del portal del diario israelí Haaretz en inglés al comentar la muerte del Papa.
(2025-04-25). Eligen en Cuba finalistas nacionales de concurso mundial de coctelería. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) Cuba elige a los semifinalistas nacionales del concurso mundial de coctelería: Havana Club Cocktail Maestros, durante una competición que tiene lugar hoy en el capitalino Museo del Ron.
(2025-04-25). Verso una nuova era di cooperazione: la "Comunità Cina Vi·ªát Nam dal futuro condiviso" prende forma. strategic-culture.su Il recente viaggio di Xi Jinping in Vi·ªát Nam ha consolidato il partenariato strategico, inaugurando la 'Comunità Cina‚ÄëVi·ªát Nam con un futuro condiviso'. I due Paesi hanno preso accordi su infrastrutture, scambi culturali, investimenti e innovazione, consolidando fiducia politica e cooperazione strategica in diversi settori chiave. | Segue nostro Il recente viaggio di Xi Jinping…
(2025-04-25). Parlamentario cubano intercambia con pobladores de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El secretario de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) y del Consejo de Estado, Homero Acosta àÅlvarez visitó este viernes el municipio de Niceto Pérez como parte de su recorrido parlamentario por la provincia de Las Tunas, para evaluar el cumplimiento del Programa de Gobierno destinado a corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía para el 2025.
(2025-04-25). Presidente Díaz-Canel visita municipios sureños de Las Tunas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) Después de visitar este viernes varios objetivos sociales y educacionales del municipio de Jobabo, el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel, llegó al vecino municipio de Colombia, con lo cual completa su primer recorrido del año a la oriental provincia de Las Tunas.
(2025-04-25). Atletismo cubano se cita en el Estadio Panamericano de la capital cubana en su V Confrontación. radiohc.cu La Habana 25 abr (RHC) El Estadio Panamericano de La Habana sirve de sede durante este viernes 25 y el sábado 26 de abril a la V Confrontación de Atletismo, auspiciado por la Comisión Nacional y la Federación Cubana del deporte rey, según confirmaron sus organizadores.
(2025-04-25). Ana Belén anuncia reencuentro con los escenarios tras seis años de ausencia (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Al retomar su actividad de recitales desde hace seis años, se presentará en Valladolid, Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia o Pamplona, con el cierre especial en el Movistar Arena de Madrid el próximo 23 de diciembre. La cantante estará acompañada por una banda dirigida por David San José, interpretará grandes éxitos y lanzará temas de su próximo álbum.
(2025-04-25). Arresta FBI a jueza estadounidense tras oponerse a operación migratoria. radiohc.cu Washington, 25 abr (RHC) Una jueza de Wisconsin fue arrestada este viernes por el Buró Federal de Investigaciones -FBI-, acusada de obstruir la aplicación de la ley de inmigración en Estados Unidos, dijo el director de la agencia federal Kash Patel.
(2025-04-25). Primer ministro cubano evalúa programas sociales y productivos en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba y primer ministro de la República, Manuel Marrero Cruz realizó este viernes una visita de trabajo a la provincia de La Habana, donde constató el funcionamiento del Centro Provincial de Evaluación y Diagnóstico Integral de Personas con Conducta Deambulante, inaugurado hace un mes, y otros proyectos sociales y productivos.
(2025-04-25). Gobiernos de Cuba y Honduras por mayor cooperación en salud. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El ministro cubano de Salud Pública, José àÅngel Portal y el de Planificación Estratégico de Honduras, Ricardo Salgado sostuvieron una reunión para abordar los desafíos hoy en el ámbito sanitario y relacionados con las dinámicas demográficas de ambas naciones.
(2025-04-25). Russia: il principale ostacolo al progetto globalista di riordino mondiale. strategic-culture.su Mosca continua a bloccare la realizzazione dei piani dell'élite globalista. | Segue nostro L'attuale guerra tra la Russia e la NATO in Ucraina è ben lungi dall'essere un semplice conflitto regionale. Dietro gli scontri militari e la propaganda mediatica si nasconde un confronto molto più profondo: una lotta tra sovranità e dominio globale, tra un mondo multipolare e l'imposizione di un governo centralizzato al servizio degli interessi de…
(2025-04-25). Raúl y Díaz-Canel firman libro de condolencias por deceso del papa Francisco (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución cubana; el presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel; y otros dirigentes, firmaron el libro de condolencias en la Nunciatura Apostólica, aquí, por el deceso del papa Francisco, a nombre del Estado, el Gobierno y pueblo cubanos.
(2025-04-25). Incendio forestal activo en Pinar del Río sobrepasa las 1900 hectáreas (+ Video). radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques y del sistema de la agricultura en Pinar del Río continúan el combate del incendio de muy grandes proporciones activo desde hace varios días en la zona Arenales del municipio Minas de Matahambre.
(2025-04-25). Protestan en ciudad estadounidense de Milwaukee contra arresto de jueza por FBI. radiohc.cu Washington, 25 abr (RHC) Más de un centenar de manifestantes y funcionarios locales se congregaron este viernes en el juzgado federal del centro de la ciudad estadounidense de Milwaukee, en Wisconsin, para condenar el arresto de la jueza Hannah Dugan, por agentes federales.
(2025-04-25). Afinan proyecto energético en Cuba con ayuda internacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) Autoridades de Cuba y socios externos avalaron hoy esfuerzos conjuntos para la transición energética en la Isla de la Juventud, en la región suroccidental de este país del Caribe insular.
(2025-04-25). Sismos en Ecuador provocan daños en infraestructuras. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con los reportes del Instituto Geofísico y el monitoreo de la Secretaría Nacional de Gestión de Riesgos de la República de Ecuador, la mañana de este viernes se registraron dos sismos en la nación sudamericana con evidentes daños infraestructurales en viviendas de Esmeraldas, Guayas y otros territorios del país.
(2025-04-25). En Cuba destacan labor de científicos sociales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 abr (RHC) El ministro cubano de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente (CITMA), Armando Rodríguez, calificó este viernes de altísima sensibilidad y encomiable actitud la labor de dos científicas sociales reconocidas con la orden Carlos J. Finlay.