(2025-04-27). Francis laid to rest as 400,000 mourn pope 'with an open heart'. newarab.com 
Around 400,000 people packed St Peter's Square and lined the streets in Rome to say goodbye to the
(2025-04-27). 17 people killed in Gaza as WFP says it has run out of food. newarab.com 
The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday The WFP said in a statement that it had delivered the last of its supplies to charity kitchens it supports across Gaza, warning that these kitchens are expected to run out of food within days. | The Israeli siege, imp…
(2025-04-27). US will 'lead the pack' on Iran attack if no nuclear deal: Trump. newarab.com 
President The US president – in the interview conducted 22 April and published Friday – nonetheless expressed hope that such a deal could be reached, while also saying he was open to meeting Iran's supreme leader or president face-to-face. | "It's possible we'll have to attack because Iran will not have a nuclear…
(2025-04-27). US removes UNRWA's legal immunity amid Israeli lawsuit. newarab.com 
The The Justice Department revealed its new stance in a letter it filed in federal court in New York on Thursday as part of an Israeli lawsuit that claims the agency, known as UNRWA, participated in the 7 October, 2023, deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. | The change in position underscores the…
(2025-04-27). Trump raises Putin doubts after Zelensky talks at pope's funeral. newarab.com 
Zelensky said they had discussed a possible unconditional ceasefire with Russia and was "hoping for results" from a "very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic". | T…
(2025-04-27). Major explosion at Iran port kills 14, injures 750. newarab.com 
A large explosion rocked Shahid Rajaee port in Although the cause of the blast was not immediately clear, the port's customs office said in a statement carried by state TV that it probably resulted from a fire that broke out at the hazmat and chemical mate…
(2025-04-27). Iran, US to hold new round of high-level nuclear talks. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). Gaza war: Hamas ready to free all captives for five-year truce. newarab.com 
Hamas is ready to "Hamas is ready for an exchange of prisoners in a single batch and a truce for five years," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity, as a delegation from his group was set to meet mediators in Cairo later in the day. | Qatari and Egyptian mediators had presented a new proposal that includes a long-term truce in the Gaza Strip lasting between fi…
(2025-04-27). Trump: India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir is '1500 years old'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). Kneecap to take action against threats from Israel supporters. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). What could possible successors of Pope Francis mean for Muslims. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). US, Iran say progress in 'positive' nuclear talks. newarab.com 
A US official called the talks "positive and productive", and The highest-l…
(2025-04-27). Sudan: At least 11 killed in drone strike on displacement camp. newarab.com 
At least 11 people were killed after a drone strike by the The RSF, which denies carrying out drone attacks and did not respond to a request for comment, has targeted power stations in army-controlled locations in central and northern Sudan for the past several months, but the strikes had not previously l…
(2025-04-27). Pro-Gaza activists target Scottish facility over Israel links. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). Dozens arrested in Turkey in widening crackdown. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-27). African Union urges action to tackle Sahel jihadist violence. newarab.com 
The region, which borders both
(2025-04-27). Virginia Giuffre, Epstein accuser, dies by suicide. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew, has tragically died by suicide, her family announced, marking a heartbreaking end to her lifelong fight against sexual abuse and trafficking.It was stated last evening that Virginia Giuffre, who was one of the most notable accusations of sexual assault perpetrated by American millionaire Jeffrey Epstein, had committed suicide. She was also the same lady who had filed a lawsuit against Prince Andrew on the same claim. last is a stunning and tragic event.In a statement, Virginia's family claimed, "She took her own life after suff…
(2025-04-27). 'Facing the Middle East' Reveals Stories of Defiance, Hope, and Coexistence. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Syria Signals Openness to New Dialogue With Israel. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Al-Sheikh's Promotion Signals New Phase in PLO Politics. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Saudi Arabia's Non-Oil Exports Hit Record $137 Billion in 2024. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Amid Extremism, a Narghile Café Unites Ultra-Orthodox and Arab Hosts. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Chemical Container Blast at Iran's Largest Port Kills 25, Injures Hundreds. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). After Pahalgam Massacre, US Watches Kashmir Closely While Pakistan Closes Airspace. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). Hamas Proposes One-Time Hostage Swap and 5-Year Gaza Truce. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-27). We Are Trapped In A Dystopia That Is Ruled By Lunatics: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix. thealtworld.com 
We really need a name for the mental illness that comes with obscene amounts of wealth. Elon …
(2025-04-27). America's auto jobs are not coming back. strategic-culture.su Tomorrow's factories will be white-collar | By Wolfgang MUNCHAU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | At the White House Rose Garde…
(2025-04-27). Marching for peace in Moscow this May 9th. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-27). Russia from sea to sea. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-27). Savings and investment union: How the EU will fund the 'Industry of Death'. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-27). BRICS expresses condolences after explosion at Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port. tvbrics.com 
The tragedy caused numerous casualties and destruction…
(2025-04-27). Bioceanic corridor set to double trade between Brazil and Chile. tvbrics.com 
Strategic infrastructure project to slash logistics costs and strengthen South American integration…
(2025-04-27). Archaeologists uncover prehistoric artefacts in Vietnam. tvbrics.com 
The artefacts are set to undergo radiocarbon (C14) analysis to establish their precise age…
(2025-04-27). Nigeria to promote Chinese language learning. tvbrics.com 
Language is a powerful tool for mutual understanding between peoples, authorities have emphasised…
(2025-04-27). Trump's Tariffs: Building a Working-Class Response. socialistproject.ca US President Trump's tariffs and trade policies represent a fundamental attack on Canadian working people. In our workplaces and communities, we are faced with layoffs, intensified attacks on social programs and rights, job security and potentially deep economic recession. | Given Canada's integration and trade dependence with the US, working class, left, and environmental organizations have to find ways to debate collective strategies, share our analyses, defend working people, and build a challenge to business and business-oriented governments. | Paramjit Singh is associated with York University, Toronto,…
(2025-04-27). Water, War and Climate Collapse. unitedworldint.com As political brinkmanship escalates after Kashmir's tragedy, the real victims may be the rivers we drink from, the crops we rely on, and the air we breathe. by Dure Akram, from Lahore / Pakistan The Baisaran Valley, Kashmir, should have been a place of laughter. Instead, it became a killing ground. On April 22, tourists …
(2025-04-27). Ben Gvir to Promote Gaza Starvation Plan at Private Brooklyn 'Welcoming' Brunch. scheerpost.com Itamar Ben Gvir at Mar-a-Lago on April 23, 2025 | Source: By Max Blumenthal / 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 organiza…
(2025-04-27). Draft Transformation Fund document commentary period extended. sanews.gov.za Draft Transformation Fund document commentary period extended | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), Parks Tau, has extended the deadline for public comments on the Draft Transformation Fund Concept Document. | The extension is until 28 May 2025, from the original date of 7 May 2025. | "The extension by 15 days is informed by a need to give members of the public more time to comment given the importance of the fund that has received a huge public interest. | "It will also give time to organisations and various structures to consult their members to provide inputs, views and comments that will s…
(2025-04-27). Deputy President to address T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue. sanews.gov.za Deputy President to address T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will attend and deliver a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue scheduled to take place in Pretoria on Tuesday. | The Think 20 (T20), which comprises of policy institutes and think tanks, is a vital platform for intellectual and strategic inputs that enables African perspectives to be more systematically articulated in global policy processes. | "A hallmark of the G20's legitimacy is its engagement with civil society and non-governmental stakeholders through eleven dedicated Engagement Groups…
(2025-04-27). Minister welcomes lifting of ban on agricultural products. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes lifting of ban on agricultural products | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has welcomed Tanzania's decision to lift its import ban on South African agricultural products. | "This outcome demonstrates that the diplomatic route remains the most effective path to resolving challenges. Together, we prove that cooperation and mutual understanding can unlock shared opportunities," the Minister said in a statement. | The lifting of the ban follows constructive diplomatic engagement between Minister Lamola and his counterpart, underscoring the enduring strength of bilateral…
(2025-04-27). Minister welcomes court decision on IDT board appointments. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes court decision on IDT board appointments | Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Pretoria High Court's dismissal of the interdict application to suspend the appointments of five trustees to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT). | The application was brought to the court by Black Forum SA and Izwi Labantu Forum. | "The ruling demonstrates, beyond doubt, that the Minister acted in the best interests of ethical governance at the IDT in opposing the application," said the Ministry of Public Works and Infrastructure in a statement on Friday. | The M…
(2025-04-27). Heavy rains destroy homes in Umlazi. sanews.gov.za Heavy rains destroy homes in Umlazi | One person has been killed while others have been rushed to hospital following heavy rains that destroyed houses and roads in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal. | "Our hearts are with Madondo family following the unfortunate death of their family member. This is after the collapse of their house in P Section in Umlazi, Ward 85. We have been informed by our roving team and local councilors that many people have been rushed to the local hospitals and clinics following the destruction of their homes," said KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma. | The MEC said…
(2025-04-27). Minister Mantashe represents the President at Freedom Day celebration. sanews.gov.za Minister Mantashe represents the President at Freedom Day celebration | Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is representing President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Freedom Day national celebration currently underway in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. | "President Ramaphosa is unable to officiate this engagement as he is being treated for flu and has been advised to rest for this to clear," the Presidency said in brief statement on Sunday. | South Africa celebrates Freedom Month in April to mark the country's transition from the oppressive apartheid regime to a free democratic country, and in commemoration of…
(2025-04-27). Work underway to establish Office of the Engineer-General. sanews.gov.za Work underway to establish Office of the Engineer-General | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) is pressing ahead with setting up the Office of the Engineer-General South Africa. | According to Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister, Sihle Zikalala, the setting up of this office will promote engineering excellence while providing the leadership required to bridge gaps in regulation. | "This will ensure compliance with engineering standards and oversee large-scale engineering projects that are critical to South Africa's economic growth," the Deputy Minister said. | Zikalala was delive…
(2025-04-27). SAPS Commissioner to meet investigating team and families of missing constables. sanews.gov.za SAPS Commissioner to meet investigating team and families of missing constables | The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola and the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya will today meet with the team involved in investigating the disappearance of three police officers. | "The pair will receive an update on progress made in finding our own from both the Provincial Commissioners of Free State and Gauteng, Lieutenant General Baile Motsweenyane and Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni," SAPS national spokesperson Brigadie…
(2025-04-27). Assembly 2025 June 10 Primary Elections LD IHRA Analysis by LD LD 1 Thru 6 (for Now). fightbackbetter.com Go to LD1 LD2 LD3 LD4 LD5 LD6 LD7 LD8 The following is a review of LD 1 — 8…
(2025-04-27). Belarusian ambassador shares his vision of prospects for cooperation with Pakistan. eng.belta.by Belarus and Pakistan are building bilateral relations on the basis of friendship and partnership, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Andrei Metelitsa said in an interview with BelTA…
(2025-04-27). Lukashenko sends condolences to Iranian president over tragedy in Shahid-Rajaee port. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko expressed condolences to the bereaved families and relatives, conveyed his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured and words of support to all those affected by the tragedy.
(2025-04-27). Lukashenko sends national day greetings to South Africa. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent greetings to President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa as the country celebrates Freedom Day…
(2025-04-27). Pripyatsky National Park holds seminate to tout its tourism capabilties. eng.belta.by The two-day seminar highlighted the historical and cultural heritage, folk crafts, traditions, flora and fauna of the Belarusian Polesie, and infrastructure.
(2025-04-27). Decreased FOI compliance risks UK 'evolving into propaganda regime' — report warns. leftfootforward.org Press officers, once allies in the public's right to know, are increasingly seen by UK journalists as barriers to transparency. | A study carried out by lecturer Jingrong Tong at the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield, identified a worrying rise in barriers to accessing public information in the UK. | The research involved a series of interviews with journalists across the UK. It was While pa…
(2025-04-27). GB News mocked for St. George's Day gaffe in England's 'most English' town. leftfootforward.org Behind the 14-mile sea wall at Canvey Island, little was going on to celebrate St George's Day, which the right-wing broadcaster took as a sign of national shame.
(2025-04-27). Tearing Into It: A Conversation with Dean Spade. itsgoingdown.org Dean Spade is the author of Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis and the Next, and Normal Life: Administrative Violence, Critical Trans Politics, and the Limits of Law. Well known for highlighting the ways that mutual aid can be a direct response to societal needs as well as a transformative practice that shifts our…
(2025-04-27). The Crowning of Executive Power. counterpunch.org Since taking office in January, Donald Trump has been hard at work rounding up innocent people for deportation, citing bogus, pretextual reasons related to alleged ties to drug cartels and terrorist organizations. Naturally, Trump does not want these claims tested in the courts—his Department of Justice has brushed off federal judges' orders and fired lawyers […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-04-27). The Cost of Trump Craziness: Turning America into Russia. cepr.net
(2025-04-27). Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow Before Talks With US. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-27). Minister reflects on progress made as SA marks Freedom Day. sanews.gov.za
(2025-04-27). Montgomery County launches 10th annual 'Trail Challenge'. whyy.org
(2025-04-27). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Taliban intelligence agents detain journalist Sayed Rashed Kashefi in Kabul. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Yemeni authorities arrest journalist Awad Kashmeem in Hadramout. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). Ex-spy chief urges 'revolt' against Israeli regime; says Tel Aviv must be 'stopped'. presstv.ir Former spy chief openly calls for a "non-violent revolt" aimed at "stopping" the Israeli regime amid its surveillance campaign against dissent.
(2025-04-27). Israeli settlers cut water supply to Palestinians in West Bank. presstv.ir Israeli settlers have cut off water lines to a Palestinian Bedouin community east of the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-27). US airstrikes hit seized Israel-linked ship in Yemen: Report. presstv.ir The United States carries out a new wave of aerial assaults on Yemen, hitting a confiscated Israeli-linked cargo ship off the Arab country's coast.
(2025-04-27). UN offers condolences to Iran after deadly Bandar Abbas explosion. presstv.ir The UN has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Iran following a massive explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port in the southern city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-04-27). Trump's tariffs spark fears of price hikes, product shortages in US: Report. presstv.ir Anti-China tariffs put in place by the Trump administration have sent jitters into the US retail market, triggering fears of product shortages and price hikes.
(2025-04-27). Hamas slams US decision to scrap UNRWA immunity. presstv.ir Hamas slams a recent US decision to lift the immunity of UNRWA, saying the move shows Washington's "blind bias" towards Israeli crimes against Palestinians.
(2025-04-27). Iranian FM drops shocking updates from Oman as 'Beirut-style' blast jolts port. hindustantimes.com Iran and the United States have wrapped up a tense third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman, with both sides signaling cautious optimism but deep mistrust as technical negotiations intensify. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff led the expert-level discussions, which focused exclusively on curbing Tehran's uranium enrichment in exchange for phased U.S. sanctions relief-a lifeline for Iran's battered economy. Both delegations are returning to their capitals for further consultations, with another high-level meeting set for May 3. Watch for more.
(2025-04-27). On Cam: Putin's New Order On Kursk After Ukraine Army's Crushing Defeat, Revealed By Governor. hindustantimes.com In a big victory, Russian forces recaptured its Kursk region from Ukraine's control. Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein expressed his gratitude and said, "Every Kursk resident knew and believed that this would happen".
(2025-04-27). On Cam: Russia Army Chief Tells Putin About Ukraine Military's Embarrassing State In… | Trump | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Valeri Gerasimov, the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, described North Korea's contribution to helping retake Kursk from the Ukrainian military. Gerasimov said DPRK troops participated in the battle for Kursk, which was in line with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries. He added that "The soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, performing combat tasks side by side with Russian servicemen in repelling the Ukrainian invasion, showed high professionalism, fortitude, bravery and valour in battle." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-27). Full Statement: Iran Minister's Surprise Warning To US After 3rd Meet | Nuclear | Trump | Israel | Oman. hindustantimes.com
(2025-04-27). Instagram's Edits app hits 7M downloads in its first week. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Edits, a free video editing app that helps creators easily turn their ideas into videos using just their phones, was launched last week by Instagram, the popular photo-sharing and social networking platform. In its first week, the app generated over 7 million downloads.Edits from Instagram surpassed CapCut: Notably, Instagram launched Edits last week, and within its first week, the app generated over 7 million downloads—surpassing the popular CapCut application. | According to Appfigures data, Edits recorded approximately 701,900 downloads on iOS devices within the first two days of…
(2025-04-27). UAE launches Artificial Intelligence Academy. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence Academy, an AI and programming institution. The academy will offer short programs in multiple languages, along with a specialized Chief AI Officer (CAIO) Program.The Artificial Intelligence Academy in UAE: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched the Artificial Intelligence Academy with a strong aim to develop the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector and position itself as a leader in AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond. | The academy was developed through a collaboration between Polynom…
(2025-04-27). 8 dead and several injured as a car rams crowd at Filipino Celebration in Canada. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A tragic incident struck Vancouver on Saturday when a car rammed into a crowd gathered to celebrate Filipino national hero Lapu Lapu. The attack left at least eight people dead and six others seriously injured, according to local authorities.The driver, who has been arrested at the scene, is suspected to suffer from mental health disorders, though investigations are still ongoing. üá®üᶠSUV SLAMS INTO VANCOUVER FILIPINO FESTIVAL — MULTIPLE DEAD, DRIVER IN CUSTODY | A black SUV plowed into crowds at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Festival, killing at lea…
(2025-04-27). Indian and Pakistani armies exchange fire across LoC for third consecutive night. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire along the disputed Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir for the third consecutive night, officials confirmed Sunday, deepening tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors to their lowest point in years.According to Pakistani security sources, Indian forces initiated "unprovoked" firing late Saturday night targeting the Malta Post in the Leepa Sector of Pakistan-administered Jhelum Valley District. Pakistani troops responded with small arms fire, and the situation reportedly stabilized by early morning. No casualties or material damages were reported from either…
(2025-04-27). Kyoto hotel demands Israeli tourist to sign 'no war crimes' form. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A Japanese guest house in Kyoto, Japan, recently went viral after demanding an Israeli tourist sign a "pledge of non-involvement in war crimes," due to the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza. The brave move prompted Israel's ambassador in Tokyo to release an official statement criticizing the hotel. The list asks if the signer ever committed any war crimes, including attacking civilians (including women and children), killing or mistreating those who have surrendered or been taken as prisoners of war, torturing someone, or sexually assaulting someone. Kyoto hotel demands Israeli tourist to sign 'no…
(2025-04-27). Georgia real estate: Low-risk, high-return opportunities. albawaba.com Real estate—particularly the housing sector—remains one of the most significant pillars of Georgia's economy. In 2024, real estate development and related construction services accounted for 18% of the country's GDP.That same year, the total market value of apartments sold in the capital city alone reached US$3.1 billion (a 7.1% year-on-year increase and a 17.7% rise compared to 2022), with the primary market's share growing steadily.Demand for housing in Georgia is largely driven by domestic factors, including relatively large household sizes compared to peer countries in Europe, increasing urbanizat…
(2025-04-27). Footage shows Al-Qassam sniper operations against Israeli soldiers. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Al-Qassam Brigades release footage showing sniper attacks on Israeli troops in Gaza, highlighting ongoing ambushes from Beit Hanoun to Rafah.This clip was published on Saturday by the Al-Qassam Brigades, who are the military branch of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas). The movie shows four Israeli troops and officers being shot down with Al-Ghoul rifles on Al-Awda Street, which is located east of Beit Hanoun, which is located east of the Gaza Strip.The Brigades announced in a video clip that was aired on its official Telegram channel that its fighters carried out four double sniper strikes using…
(2025-04-27). Hamas ready for long-term ceasefire under one condition. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – It was stated by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) that they are prepared to participate in a long-term ceasefire with Israel. For the purpose of putting an end to the current conflict in Gaza, they proposed a five-year ceasefire as well as a comprehensive prisoner exchange agreement. It was stated by Al Jazeera that the statement was made at the same time as Egyptian mediators were meeting with Hamas officials in Cairo to discuss attempts to establish a full ceasefire.Tahir Al-Nunu, who serves as the media adviser to the Chief of the Hamas Political Bureau, has acknowledged that the movement is…
(2025-04-27). For your information… salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Al-Allamah Ubaid Bin Abdillah Al-Jaabiri, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated: ŸÉÿßŸÜ ÿ£ŸáŸÑ ÿߟџÅÿ∂ŸÑ ŸàÿߟÑÿµŸÑÿßÿ≠ ŸàÿߟÑÿ™ŸÇŸâ ÿ•ÿ∞ÿß ŸÜÿ≤ŸÑÿ™ ÿ®ŸáŸÖ ŸÜÿß…
(2025-04-27). Pope wanted: What are cardinals looking for in a new leader? aljazeera.com Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church begins its election process.
(2025-04-27). Deadly explosion shakes Iran, hundreds hospitalised after port fire. aljazeera.com Massive blaze at southern Iran's Shahid Rajaei Port linked to chemical storage depot sparks devastation and chaos.
(2025-04-27). Fires continue to burn as Iran probes deadly explosion at key port. aljazeera.com Officials suspect chemical materials exploded at Bandar Abbas port – Iran's biggest container hub – killing 25 people.
(2025-04-27). Nine killed as car rams into Vancouver's Lapu Lapu festival crowd. aljazeera.com Multiple others injured as 30-year-old driver ploughs into crowd at the prominent Filipino festival.
(2025-04-27). Candidates make final appeal to voters ahead of Canada's election. aljazeera.com Ahead of Canada's election, candidates have made final appeals to voters…
(2025-04-27). Several killed as car rams into crowd at Vancouver festival. aljazeera.com Several killed in a car ramming in Vancouver, where a vehicle drove into a crowd at a Filipino festival.
(2025-04-27). Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra time to win Copa del Rey. aljazeera.com Barcelona wins their 32nd Copa del Rey title after Jules Kounde's goal in extra time secured the 3-2 victory.
(2025-04-27). Curry, Warriors defeat Rockets in Game 3 with injured Butler on sidelines. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry explodes for 36 points with Jimmy Butler sidelined as Warriors take 2-1 series lead over Houston Rockets.
(2025-04-27). Machado Garry defeats Prates in UFC Fight Night welterweight bout. aljazeera.com Ian Machado Garry beat Carlos Prates in a highly anticipated UFC welterweight main event in Kansas City.
(2025-04-27). Ryan Reynolds, Wrexham clinch record promotion to Championship. aljazeera.com Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham create history with promotion to English second division, just one league below Premier League.
(2025-04-27). Week in Pictures: From Pope Francis funeral to 'massive' blast in Iran. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-27). Pro-Israeli mob harasses woman in New York with 'Death to Arabs' chant. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). Anzac Day: Remembering the futility of wars for empire! worldbeyondwar.org 
By Mike Treen, Anzac Day is important to remember because of the utter futility of being part of an imperialist military alliance. | New Zealand casualties in that war, killed or wounded, were 58%. That is equal to one-quarter of the adult male population. Our death rate of those who served at 16.6% was higher than that suffered by Germany! | "The total numbe…
(2025-04-27). Base Where U.S. President's Plane Lands Is Poisoning Soil, Air, and Water. worldbeyondwar.org 
Joint Base Andrews ⚪ formerly Andrews Air Force Base ⚪ in Maryland, near Washington D.C., does local damage as well as serving as the departure point for U.S. Presidents to fly to spots distant from Washington, D.C. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-27). Death toll from Iran port blast rises to 25: local media. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-27). Yemeni Armed Forces say overnight missile strike targeted Nevatim base. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-27). Lebanese Health Ministry says one person martyred in Israeli drone strike on the southern town of Halta. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-27). Iran's strategic port rocked by deadly explosion. geo.tv 
An aerial view shows plumes of smoke rising, following a suspected explosion of chemical materials which killed multiple people and injured many others, in Bandar Abbas, Iran, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released April 27, 2025. —Reuters TEHRAN: A…
(2025-04-27). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-27). Netanyahu to justify firing of Shin Bet chief, accuse him of lying in court affidavit. haaretz.com The Shin Bet chief alleged in his affidavit that the PM asked the Shin Bet to act against anti-government demonstrators. Netanyahu is expected to assert that Bar lied in his affidavit and provide evidence supporting the dismissal…
(2025-04-27). Israel expels UNRWA staffer, an EU national married to an Israeli, after 17 years in the country. haaretz.com The UNRWA employee and her family had already decided to leave Israel following the Knesset's recent anti-UNRWA legislature, and the purpose of her trip was solely to pack her family's belongings…
(2025-04-27). IDF says it intercepted missile launched from Yemen before it entered Israeli territory. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF officer and Israel border police officer killed in north Gaza combat ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: Hamas reportedly willing to release all hostages for five-year cease-fire ‚ñ GAZA: dozens killed in last 24 hours, Gazan health officials say ‚ñ IRAN: 18 killed, hundreds wounded in port explosion ‚ñ SYRIA: al-Sharaa forms committee to eliminate Palestinian militants, says it will not be 'a threat to Israel'…
(2025-04-27). Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa appointed as CAF first vice-president. newarab.com 
(2025-04-27). Mossad chief Barnea in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks. newarab.com 
Barnea will reportedly meet with Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, the Israeli website Walla said, to discuss a hostage and prisoner exchange and ceasefire d…
(2025-04-27). PA's Abbas to appoint Hussein al-Sheikh as vice president. newarab.com 
The President of the Palestinian Authority, Ahmed Majdalani said in a statement that secretary of the PLO Executive Committee, Hussein al-Sheikh, will be assigned the position of vice chairman of the committe…
(2025-04-27). PA's Abbas names aide Hussein al-Sheikh as PLO vice president. newarab.com 
Palestinian president
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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'.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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?
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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?
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). John Kazoora, a tribute. independent.co.ug 
The life of a man whose political ideals were always in contradiction with his political analysis THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Maj. John Kazoora, who died on Easter Sunday April 20th, 2025, was a ferocious political animal. I met him in 1996 during the 6th parliament when I was a young journalist filled with passion …
(2025-04-27). How Pope Francis was buried. independent.co.ug 
Vatican, Rome | THE INDEPENDENT & VATICAN NEWS | Pope Francis was buried in the side aisle of the Basilica of St Mary Major, between the Pauline Chapel, where his beloved icon of Our Lady 'Salus Populi Romani' is located, and the Sforza Chapel. The Pope is the first in over a century to be buried …
(2025-04-27). KABUSHENGA: Tribute to Pope Francis. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ROBERT KABUSHENGA | On the afternoon of Saturday 26/04/2025, the world said farewell to Pope Francis. He left for heaven earlier in the week on Easter Monday, 21/05/2025. In the evening of April 18, 2015, I arrived in Perugia, Italy. With hindsight, this trip was the work of fate, the hand of God for …
(2025-04-27). Teacher arrested for aggravated defilement. independent.co.ug 
Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Alebtong District have arrested a 39-year-old teacher for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl. The suspect has been identified as Denish Erem, a teacher at Akura Senior Secondary School. It is alleged that the girl was defiled by Erem at his residence in Corner Aloi Ward, Aloi Town …
(2025-04-27). TORORO: Fundamental questions remain. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | DR OPIO PHILLIP | I chose to remain silent on the Tororo split issue initially to allow due process to unfold. However, fundamental questions persist—particularly regarding the selection criteria for the delegates who met with the Vice President last week and later with His Excellency the President. While the creation of new districts …
(2025-04-27). 3 mpox cases confirmed in Kitgum. independent.co.ug 
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has confirmed three cases of Mpox disease in Kitgum District. Two cases were reported in Kitgum Municipality, and one in Namokora Town Council. According to Titus Komakech, the Surveillance focal person, the confirmed cases have raised concerns about the potential spread of the disease in …
(2025-04-27). China viewed as Uganda's key partner in malaria elimination. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | As the world marked World Malaria Day on Friday, a Ugandan health official said China is a key partner in helping the East African country eliminate the deadly disease by 2030. Jimmy Opigo, head of the National Malaria Control Division at the Ministry of Health, told Xinhua in a recent …
(2025-04-27). Lack of sensitization limiting farmers' access to agricultural credit. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lack of information is hindering the utilisation of financial incentives for farmers. Henry Opolot, the Commissioner for Agricultural Extension and Skills Management at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), while speaking at the launch of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa-AGRA Project, said there …
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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."
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). S.Korean court extends detention of ex-president Park over corruption charges. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-27). U.S. nuke-powered submarine makes port call in S. Korea. xinhuanet.com
(2025-04-27). New German priority: Trans ideology first, justice second. strategic-culture.su The incident of a failed asylum seeker identifying as transgender exposes the dangerous absurdity of Germany's self-identification law and its broken asylum system. | By Sabine BEPPLER-SPAHL | Join us on , , and . | Conta…
(2025-04-27). CPJ urges Ghana's President Mahama to reverse impunity, improve press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-04-27). Trial of 5 journalists who covered Turkish protests set to open. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-27). 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…
(2025-04-27). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-04-27). À Bruxelles, présentation du dernier livre de Pierre Stambul : ´ Du projet sioniste au génocide ª. defenddemocracy.press Rue de la Victoire 61 — 1060 Bruxelles Evènement organisé par : L'UPJB L'évènement sur le site de l'UPJB 21/04/25 Pierre Stambul, de l'UJFP (Union Juive Franàßaise pour la Paix) présentera son dernier livre ´ Du projet sioniste au génocide ª qui traite les thèmes suivants. L'horreur qui se déroule depuis un an et demi à Gaza …
(2025-04-27). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-27). 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 | – | / |
(2025-04-27). Left-wing parliamentarians send letter to Lula against oil exploration in the Amazon. internationalviewpoint.org Deputies and councillors from parties such as PT and PSOL call for respect for Ibama's decision and demand an energy transition plan. | – | / |
(2025-04-27). 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…
(2025-04-27). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-27). 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: | – | / |
(2025-04-27). 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? | – | / |
(2025-04-27). The Netherlands and the 1965 mass killings in Indonesia. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-27). Radical Socialist Statement on Civilian Killings in Pahalgam. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-27). China's global air transport posts steady growth in Q1. ecns.cn China's international air transport sector reported steady growth in the first quarter of this year, with flight volumes and passenger numbers continuing to climb, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Sunday.
(2025-04-27). DeepSeek available in BMW models from Q3. ecns.cn BMW is integrating DeepSeek into its models in China, which will be available from the third quarter this year, said the German premium carmaker on Sunday.
(2025-04-27). China set to become world's largest operator of nuclear power by 2030: report. ecns.cn A report released in Beijing on Saturday said that the world is witnessing a comprehensive revival of nuclear energy, and at the current pace of construction, China would become the global leader in operational nuclear power capacity by 2030.
(2025-04-27). Beijing film festival announces Tiantan Award winners. ecns.cn The 15th Beijing International Film Festival concluded on Saturday night with the Tiantan Award, its top honor, presented during a star-studded ceremony.
(2025-04-27). Trade-in policy boosts consumption in China. ecns.cn China has continued to expand the scope of its consumer products trade-in programs, and the policy has effectively boosted consumption and promoted sustained economic growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.
(2025-04-27). China further optimizes departure tax refund policies to expand inbound consumption. ecns.cn China issued a notice on Sunday to further optimize departure tax refund policies, aiming to better meet the tax refund needs of overseas travelers, enrich market supply, improve refund services and boost inbound consumption.
(2025-04-27). China's industrial profits surge 0.8% in Q1. ecns.cn China's industrial enterprises achieved a significant turnaround in profitability in the first quarter of 2025. Profits of above-designated industrial enterprises rebounded from a 3.3 percent decline year-on-year in 2024 to a 0.8 percent increase.
(2025-04-27). Xi urges promoting healthy, orderly development of AI. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged efforts to promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence (AI) in a beneficial, safe and fair direction.
(2025-04-27). Taiwan civil groups protest DPP's 'dictatorship', Lai Ching-te's policies. ecns.cn Civil groups in Taiwan, have launched a protest on Saturday in Taipei against Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities' "dictatorship", and condemned the island leader Lai Ching-te for inciting hatred within Taiwan for the Chinese mainland to cover its governance incompetence.
(2025-04-27). Global experts chart AI governance path at Shanghai Forum 2025. ecns.cn Experts from around the globe engaged in discussions on governance challenges arising from the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, exploring pathways to overcome AI governance barriers at a sub-forum of the Shanghai Forum 2025 on Friday.
(2025-04-27). China plans new energy transport guide by 2035. ecns.cn China aims to establish a modern energy system for the transport sector by 2035, featuring clean and low-carbon energy consumption, technological innovation, and green, smart and efficient practices, according to the Ministry of Transport on Friday.
(2025-04-27). Teen epilepsy patient plays games via brain-computer interface implant. ecns.cn A 19-year-old epilepsy patient, after undergoing brain-computer interface (BCI) surgery, not only realized brain-controlled operation of casual computer games but also demonstrated precise neural control over complex, open-environment games such as Honor of Kings and Black Myth: Wukong.
(2025-04-27). Wuhan boy implanted with the world's smallest magnetically levitated artificial heart. ecns.cn A mineral water bottle cap-sized, magnetically levitated artificial heart weighing only 45 grams was successfully implanted in a 7-year-old child in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province.
(2025-04-27). Arbitration Law revision to boost international arbitration cooperation. ecns.cn China will ramp up exchanges and cooperation with arbitration institutions in other countries to boost the international competitiveness and credibility of its arbitration, according to a draft legislative document.
(2025-04-27). 95-km winding road connects famous scenic spots in Sichuan. ecns.cn The 95-kilometer-long road linking Li County and Xiaojin County in Aba Prefecture in Sichuan Province, integrates classic elements of western Sichuan such as snow-capped mountains, forests, river valleys, glaciers, and meadows. It connects famous scenic spots ⚪ Bipenggou and Siguniang Mountain.
(2025-04-27). Fashion event presents colorful ethnic costumes in Sichuan. ecns.cn A fashion event was held to showcase the colorful ethnic costumes.
(2025-04-27). Scientific achievements showcased during Anhui fair. ecns.cn Covering a total exhibition area of 20,000 square meters, the fair has attracted over 2,000 enterprises and nearly 200 universities.
(2025-04-27). Dear Giorgia, you are the best. strategic-culture.su La visita di Giorgia Meloni alla Casa Bianca del 17 aprile 2025 è stata presentata dalla stampa nazionale come un momento di grande rilievo diplomatico, ma nella sostanza si è trattato di un gesto più simbolico che concreto, spesso persino dannoso per gli interessi nazionali. | Segue nostro Ironia politica | La visita di Giorgia Meloni alla Casa Bianca del 17 aprile 2025 è stata presentata dalla stampa nazionale come un momento di grand…
(2025-04-27). Israel's International Blackmail Campaign (w/ Norman Finkelstein). scheerpost.com By Chris Hedges / The Chris Hedges Report | Dr. Norman Finkelstein explains the mysterious cases of Israel blackmailing members of the international community to maintain the illusion of the settler-colonial state's "humanitarian" image over the years, and during the genocide in Gaza. | | Please share this story and help us grow our network!: | | Editor's Note: At a moment when the once vaunted model of responsible journalism is overwhelmingly the play thing of self-serving billionaires and their corporate scribes, alternatives of integrity are desperately needed, and ScheerPost is one…
(2025-04-27). Eskom continues planned maintenance plan. sanews.gov.za Eskom continues planned maintenance plan | While planned maintenance continues, Eskom has assured the public of a stable power system. | "In the past 24 hours a total of 3 320MW of generation capacity has been restored, ensuring a stable power system with enough supply to meet the long weekend's demand. Emergency reserves are adequate and will be strategically utilised when necessary to manage peak demand," Eskom said on Friday. | In a statement, the power utility said that planned maintenance continues to ensure system readiness for increased winter demand, to meet regulatory requirements and to ensure environm…
(2025-04-27). Trump Guts Farm-to-School Grants, Undermining "Make America Healthy Again" Plan. truthout.org Early in the morning last Monday, a group of third graders huddled in the garden of Mendota Elementary School in Madison, Wisconsin. Of the dozen students present, a handful were busy filling up buckets of compost, others were readying soil beds for spring planting, while a number carefully watered freshly planted radishes and peas. The students were all busy with their assorted tasks until a… |
(2025-04-27). Secret California Court Settlement Deal Set to Weaken Crucial Oil Refinery Rules. truthout.org On August 6, 2012, a corroded, eight-inch pipe at Chevron's oil refinery in Richmond, California, cracked open, sending a white cloud hundreds of feet into the air. The cloud quickly engulfed the 19 refinery firefighters, managers and other workers who had been trying to fix what had been a small leak in the pipe. Some of them went to ground, unable to see past their hands… |
(2025-04-27). Amid Growing Health Threats, Nurses Are Still Fighting for Basic Protections. truthout.org Five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic caught our health care system unawares, nurses and other health care workers say we are no more prepared for the next threat. "It's scary," says Tatiana Mukhtar, a nurse in New Orleans. The exposure during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic "was horrific, for patients and for health care workers" she says, "and having been there and… |
(2025-04-27). Pope Francis Refused to Be Silent on Gaza. Will His Successor Follow Suit? truthout.org Pope Francis, who died on April 21, was a rare beacon of hope for many Palestinians in the long months of the Gaza genocide. The pope refused to be silent on Gaza. For 18 months, he made nearly daily video calls in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, including recent calls he made from his hospital bed. He rang the Holy Family Church in Gaza City every night, speaking with church leaders and… |
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). The Medieval Warm Period In Germany: Inconvenient And very Real. wattsupwiththat.com One thing is certain: from around 950 AD, there was a rise in temperature in Germany lasting at least 300 years, which resulted in a marked warm phase favorable to agriculture and life. However, from the beginning of the 14th century at the latest, this period was replaced by a relatively rapid drop in temperature and climatic turbulence in the direction of the so-called Little Ice Age.
(2025-04-27). Gavin Newsom Begs Regulators To Keep Refineries In Biz After California Dems Ran Industry Out Of Town. wattsupwiththat.com Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking a state regulator to try to keep oil refineries in business in the state after Democrats spent years targeting the industry with aggressive regulation.
(2025-04-27). World leaders, mourners bid farewell to Pope Francis at funeral in Rome. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful, dozens of heads of state, interfaith religious leaders, and delegations from across the globe packed the streets of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday to bid farewell to Pope Francis.
(2025-04-27). Pakistan carried out US 'dirty work' for 30 years: Defense minister. presstv.ir Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, admits the country's past error in supporting terrorist organizations as "dirty work" for the West, acknowledging that this mistake has caused suffering for Pakistan.
(2025-04-27). 25 killed, over 800 injured after huge explosion rocks Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran. presstv.ir A powerful explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has caused widespread damage and casualties.
(2025-04-27). Iran, US conclude third round of indirect talks in Oman. presstv.ir Iran and the US end the third round of indirect talks in the Omani capital of Muscat.
(2025-04-27). MSF: 70% of burn victims in Gaza are children, little chance of recovery. presstv.ir Doctors Without Borders says 70% of burn victims in Gaza are children, and there is little chance of recovery for burn patients amid lack of proper treatment in the war-devastated territory.
(2025-04-27). Iran's foreign minister says 'satisfied' with progress in talks with US. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister expressed satisfaction with the good trend of Tehran's indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
(2025-04-27). Yemini forces say they launched attacks on Israeli sites, US warships. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for strikes on two vital targets deep inside the Israeli-occupied territories as well as US warships in the northern tip of the Red Sea.
(2025-04-27). Iran pres. stresses collective, effective fight against terrorism in calls with India, Pakistan PMs. presstv.ir Iran reiterates its strong condemnation of a recent deadly terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, stressing the need for joint effective fight against terrorism.
(2025-04-27). Global reactions, offers of assistance pour in after huge deadly explosion in S Iran. presstv.ir An outpouring of international sympathy and offers of assistance follows a deadly explosion at the southern Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee.
(2025-04-27). Europe sidelined in indirect Iran-US talks. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has extended a diplomatic hand to France, Germany, and the UK, with experts cautiously optimistic about a new deal.
(2025-04-27). Pakistan says ready to 'defend sovereignty' amid rising tensions with India. presstv.ir Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says that he is ready to defend the country following a deadly attack in Indian-run Kashmir.
(2025-04-27). Hamas: No partial truce, only comprehensive deal acceptable. presstv.ir Ahead of the forthcoming Egyptian-mediated ceasefire negotiations, the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive agreement with the Israeli regime, ensuring the termination of the genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-27). 14 killed, some 700 injured after huge explosion rocks Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran. presstv.ir A powerful explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in southern Iran has caused widespread damage and casualties.
(2025-04-27). Trump, Zelensky hold 'productive' talks ahead of Pope's funeral in Rome. presstv.ir US President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy have met one-on-one inside St Peter's Basilica.
(2025-04-27). HTS gunmen, allied militants kill over dozen Alawites in Syria's Homs. presstv.ir Gunmen affiliated with the ruling Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham-led regime and allied militants have fatally shot 13 Alawites in Syria's central province of Homs.
(2025-04-27). Union Busting SF Fisher Controlled KIPP Charters Corruption Concerns. indybay.org The billionaire union busting Fisher controlled KIPP charter school chain is raising corruption concerns with millions unaccounted for…
(2025-04-27). Sunday 4/27: No! of Noon. indybay.org Wherever you are…
(2025-04-27). UN Program Out of Food in Gaza as Israel Maintains Blockade. indybay.org "No humanitarian or commercial supplies have entered Gaza for more than seven weeks as all main border crossing points remain closed. This is the longest closure the Gaza Strip has ever faced," said the World Food Program.
(2025-04-27). Notorious Trump admin plans to defund the Social Security Advisory Board. indybay.org Save Social Security!
(2025-04-27). Saturday 6/7: Teach Truth Bay Area. indybay.org West Berkeley Shellmound (4th and University) Berkeley, CA…
(2025-04-27). Wednesday 4/30: Palo Alto Protest Elon Illegal Government Takeover on Wednesdays at Tesla. indybay.org 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306…
(2025-04-27). World Bank, IMF, Gaza and Immigration Protesters. indybay.org Attendees at the Spring meetings of the WB (World Bank) and IMF (International Monetary Fund) on Tuesday this week while waiting to pass through security before entering the WB headquarters building were greeted by a small group of protesters calling for an end to the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine and the ongoing holocaust in Gaza.
(2025-04-27). Sunday 4/27: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2025-04-27). Funeral Mass of Pope Francis: Key Moments Funeral | Mourners Bid Farewell | Trump Meets Zelensky. hindustantimes.com Hundreds and thousands of faithful along with world dignitaries bid farewell to Pope Francis on April 26 at the Vatican City. From US President Donald Trump to UK premier Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron were in attendance. Indian President Droupadi Murmu also attended the event. The hours-long service began with Pope's coffin being brought to St. Peter's Square. Towards the end, the coffin carrying the pontiff took a final lap in the Popemobile for the gathered faithful to see. Watch his entire funeral service here.
(2025-04-27). Russia tightens grip? After Putin's video, Moscow confirms N Korean Army in… hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on April 26 that Russian forces have fully recaptured the Kursk region from Ukrainian control, declaring the "complete failure" of Kyiv's incursion and calling the defeat of the "neo-Nazi regime" imminent. Putin touted the victory as a major morale boost and a springboard for further Russian advances, following months of fierce fighting since Ukraine's surprise ground offensive into Kursk last August-the first such incursion into Russian territory since World War II. Watch the video for details.
(2025-04-27). Canadian election: Conservative opposes Trump's right-wing policies, says Melissa Lantsman. geo.tv 
Canadian politician Melissa Lantsman and US President Donald Trump. — Canadian Press/AFP/File
(2025-04-27). 25 killed, fires still burning in huge Iran port blast. geo.tv 
Smoke from the explosion is seen at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-27). All eyes on conclave as cardinals set to elect new pope after Francis's funeral. geo.tv 
People attend the funeral Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 26, 2025. — Reuters Over 400,000 attend Francis's funeral, showing his global popularity.Cardinals expected to announce conclave date after mourning ends.Debate over next…
(2025-04-27). What does a pope do. geo.tv 
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, leads Mass for the late Pope Francis, at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, US, April 26, 2025. — ReutersVATICAN CITY: With Pope Francis laid to rest, the world's cardinals will soon gather…
(2025-04-27). Multiple dead, injured in Vancouver after vehicle plows into street festival. geo.tv 
An ambulance is parked at the site of the Lapu Lapu day block party in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on April 26, 2025. —ReutersVancouver Sun says thousands of people were in area.Canadian prime minister "devastated to hear" about it.I looked down road, there's just…
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). 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.
(2025-04-27). La Tira de los Lectores: Mi homenaje por el Día Internacional del Diseño. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, para conmemorar el Día Internacional del Diseño, que se celebra cada 27 de abril. Desde nuestra sección enviamos sinceras felicitaciones a los profesionales del sector y les agradecemos su participación. En esta oportunidad recibimos diversas muestras de diseño que queremos compartir a continuación.
(2025-04-27). Liga Élite: Ciego de àÅvila consolida liderato y pone un pie en postemporada. cubadebate.cu Los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila dieron un paso agigantado hacia la postemporada de la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano al aplastar 11-1 a los Alazanes de Granma este sábado, colocándose a una victoria de sellar su clasificación. El equipo de Danny Miranda desafía las proyecciones que los ubicaban fuera de la contienda.
(2025-04-27). Tres lesionados graves tras volcadura de vehículo en carretera de Granma por lluvias. cubadebate.cu Tres personas resultaron lesionadas, una de ellas con fractura de cráneo, tras un accidente de tránsito ocurrido este sábado en el barrio Los Guayitos, provincia de Granma. Un vehículo tipo rastra, que transportaba a 11 pasajeros perdió el control en la carretera Bayamo-Las Tunas durante condiciones lluviosas. y cayó a un canal, según reportes oficiales.
(2025-04-27). Parque fotovoltaico La Barbarita se conecta al SEN tras cinco meses de construcción. cubadebate.cu El parque fotovoltaico La Barbarita, ubicado en Consolación del Sur, provincia de Pinar del Río, fue conectado oficialmente al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) este 26 de abril, tras un proceso de construcción y montaje que demandó cuatro meses y 21 días. La instalación es clave para el plan de energías renovables de Cuba.
(2025-04-27). Andy Granda revalida título panamericano de judo en Santiago 2025. cubadebate.cu El cubano Andy Granda (+100 kg) reafirmó su hegemonía en los pesos pesados al ganar su quinto título en el Campeonato Panamericano y de Oceanía de Judo de Santiago 2025, tras derrotar al brasileño Rafael Buzacarini en la final. Granda sumó así su cuarto triunfo consecutivo en el certamen desde 2020.
(2025-04-27). Il Kazakistan pone l'Afghanistan al centro della connettività regionale. strategic-culture.su Lo scorso 21 aprile è arrivata a Kabul una delegazione kazaka di alto rango, guidata dal Vice Primo Ministro e Ministro dell'Economia Serik Jumanƒüarin. | Segue nostro Durante gli incontri con i funzionari dell'Emirato Islamico dell'Afghanistan, la delegazione ha discusso delle opportunità di investimento e dell'espansione della cooperazione economica, commerciale, di transito e ferroviaria tra Kabul e Astana. | Jumanƒ&uum…
(2025-04-26). Exclusive: NASUWT calls general secretary election after Israel lobby smear campaign against Wrack. skwawkbox.org 
Newly-appointed general secretary made interim pending result of new election As Skwawkbox revealed on Friday, new NASUWT teaching union general secretary Matt Wrack was targeted for a coordinated smear campaign by the Israel lobby after his appointment, because of his opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza and his refusal to accept the lobby's smears against …
(2025-04-26). Webinar: Palestine the Axis of Resistance 1-3pm on Sunday, April 27th. iacenter.org The International Action Center invites you to a webinar: Palestine & the Axis of Resistance 1-3pm on Sunday, April 27th Featuring Laith Marouf & Abdolhamid Shahrabi Date: Sunday, April 27 Time: 1: 00 PM ET Location: Hybrid (In-Person in NYC & Zoom) RSVP for exact location RSVP: In-Person: bit.ly/axispanel Zoom: bit.ly/axiszoom This panel features frontline journalists, activists and organizers including: Laith Marouf: Founder of Free Palestine TV, based in Lebanon, who brings a wealth of knowledge on media and activism in the region. Abdolhamid Shahrabi: A political activist from Iran, defending the Iranian revol…
(2025-04-26). In First, PLO Selects Hussein al-Sheikh as Abbas's Deputy. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-26). Marco Rubio Silences Every Last Little Criticism of Israel at State Department. theintercept.com 
Rubio wants to dismantle the only internal sounding board for critics of Israel — and the only place those criticisms might've had any teeth.
(2025-04-26). Trump DOJ Adopts Policy Permitting Journalist Arrests. thedissenter.org 
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(2025-04-26). The Putin Speech that Changed the World Forever. thesiriusrepo 
Paul assesses why a speech Putin made in 2018 did indeed change the world forever and why it continues to have major ramifications geopolitically, militarily and economically.
(2025-04-26). Tenth party congress elects new leadership as capitalist crisis deepens. thecommunists.org The CPGB-ML held its tenth congress over the Easter weekend, 18-20 April 2025, assessing the work that the party has been engaged in over the last three and a half years, drawing the necessary lessons and setting the direction for our work in the coming period. We expect to see increasing class struggle as the …
(2025-04-26). The Taliban Are No Longer Terrorists. thealtworld.com Russia has removed the ruling Afghan movement from the list of extremist organizations. | On April 17, at the request of the Prosecutor General's Office in Russia, the Supreme Court of Russia
(2025-04-26). All The Worst Evils Are Happening Right Out In The Open. thealtworld.com 
Trump is committing genocide for Israel after All the worst shit happens right out in the open. You don't need to come up with any elaborate conspiracy theories to see it. It's right there, completely unhidden. | It's not hidden, it's just spun. Disguised by
(2025-04-26). Ascensà£o e queda do colonialismo e do imperialismo europeu. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-26). Heads of BRICS space agencies to discuss joint initiatives at meeting in Brazil. tvbrics.com 
The Russian side will propose projects in space science, education, and technology…
(2025-04-26). Iran and Russia sign agreement on cooperation in cellular research. tvbrics.com 
The partnership reflects the growing interest of Iran and Russia in strengthening scientific ties…
(2025-04-26). Dubai unveils AI strategy to transform government services. tvbrics.com 
The city's AI strategy aims for smarter and faster services…
(2025-04-26). Indonesian Deputy Minister stresses AI's role in digital economy growth. tvbrics.com 
Nezar Patria calls for stronger focus on AI education to support national digital transformation…
(2025-04-26). WTO report confirms UAE's role in global trade. tvbrics.com 
The Emirates maintains its leading position in goods and services trade across the Middle East and Africa…
(2025-04-26). AU pledges to continue supporting Somalia despite funding challenges. africa.cgtn.com The African Union (AU) pledged to continue to support peace and stability in Somalia despite financial challenges affecting the bloc's peacekeeping mission in the Horn of Africa nation. Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said it was necessary to make the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) fully …
(2025-04-26). Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak. africa.cgtn.com Uganda on Saturday declared an end to the Ebola disease outbreak less than three months after the first confirmed case was reported in the capital Kampala. The nation's health ministry said 42 days had elapsed without a new case since the last confirmed patient was discharged in mid-March. Uganda declared an Ebola outbreak on January …
(2025-04-26). Justice for Garvin Yapp. socialistproject.ca Garvin Yapp was a Jamaican migrant worker who worked in Canadian fields for 34 years. He was tragically killed in a workplace accident on August 14, 2022.
(2025-04-26). To the Vatican with Red Flags. versobooks.com In 2014, Pope Francis met representatives of the European Left, along with Franz Kronreif of the Christian Focolare movement.
(2025-04-26). Is Japan's Foreign Policy Careening Toward a Collision with China? unitedworldint.com Japan doesn't seek to confront China directly, but it will so do if driven to it. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Japan's foreign policy in the 21st century is in the midst of a tectonic change. No longer influenced by its pacifist constitution and intimate alliance with the United States, Japan now is reasserting its strategic …
(2025-04-26). Iran and Saudi Arabia between "friendship" and "containment" unitedworldint.com I believe that Arab countries should give a strong push to dialogue and openness with Iran. By Mohamed Sabreen, from Cairo / Egypt The Middle East is once again awakening to the wisdom of American political maestro Henry Kissinger: "To be an enemy of the United States is dangerous, but to be a friend is …
(2025-04-26). US Fuels Organized Crime In Latin America With Illegal Weapons. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's designation of drug cartels as "terrorists" has opened the door to direct military intervention in Latin America. However, behind this security narrative lies an uncomfortable reality: most of the weapons that fuel organized crime violence come from the United States. | The US government, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, issued an Executive Order designating Mexican and regional drug cartels as "terrorists". With this, the White House and the Pentagon build the framework of justification for self-enabling drone and missile warfare attacks on the sovereign territor…
(2025-04-26). Medics On Hunger Strike Against Gaza Genocide Reach European Parliament. popularresistance.org On April 23, medics on hunger strike against the genocide in Gaza joined a meeting with European parliamentarians, delivering testimonies inside an institution complicit in the crimes perpetrated by Israel to this day. Speaking to MEPs, doctors, paramedics, and other health workers described the "hell" they witnessed during volunteer rotations in the Gaza Strip and explained their decision to undertake such a radical act of protest. | The health workers reasserted their demands, including the lifting of the medical blockade imposed by the occupation, the prevention of further attacks on Palestinian health workers…
(2025-04-26). The case against Anasse Kazib is just the French government's latest act of repression against Palestine solidarity. mondoweiss.net 
More than 1,000 activists, intellectuals, and writers have signed a letter against the crackdown on Palestine solidarity in France, including the targeting of union organizer Anasse Kazib.
(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). FBI Arrests Judge Who Blocked ICE From Detaining Immigrant. popularresistance.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…
(2025-04-26). China's Solar And Wind Capacity Surpasses Mostly Coal-Based Energy. popularresistance.org China's National Energy Administration has announced that the country's solar and wind energy capacity has exceeded that of thermal energy — which is mostly coal-powered — for the first time. | The largest greenhouse gas emitter in the world, China has pledged to achieve peak carbon emissions by the end of the decade and become carbon neutral by 2060, reported AFP. | "In the first quarter of 2025, China's newly installed wind and photovoltaic power capacity totalled 74.33 million kilowatts, bringing the cumulative installed capacity to 1.482 billion kilowatts," the country's energy body said.
(2025-04-26). Department Of Homeland Security Targets Black Muslim Activist. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, April 8, I was unlawfully detained and interrogated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Tampa airport while returning to the United States from international travel. I was told that "most of your rights are suspended," because "this airport is a border crossing," including my right to a lawyer. I was interrogated by a counterterrorism agent and treated like a criminal and a terrorist — synonyms this empire has long made interchangeable with being Black, Muslim and politically active. | For roughly over three hours I was held without access to legal counsel, aggressively questioned…
(2025-04-26). Trump Meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. dissidentvoice.org 
Donald Trump's mental quirks recall a character in the novel, Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter by Peruvian writer, Mario Vargas Llosa ‚îÄ an eccentric scriptwriter, Pedro Camacho writes serials that become more bizarre and parallel his descent into madness. From early press conferences until today, the U.S. president has exhibited increased megalomania, increased recitation of …
(2025-04-26). Belarusian producer to increase agricultural equipment supplies to Zimbabwe. eng.belta.by The Belarusian agricultural machinery producer Bobruiskagromash will increase the supplies of its equipment to Zimbabwe. A representative of the company held several meetings with members of the banking sector and potential partners at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2025.
(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). Presidents of Zimbabwe, Mozambique hail Made in Belarus exposition. eng.belta.by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe and President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique visited Made in Belarus exposition and thoroughly examined the samples of Belarusian products and services at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 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). Belarusian parliament delegation to participate in Union State forum in Russian Volgograd. eng.belta.by The main purpose of the forum is to preserve and defend the historic memory about events of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
(2025-04-26). Belarus eager to increase tourist flows with China. eng.belta.by Cooperation in tourism between Belarus and China were discussed at the 18th China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM2025) held in Beijing on 24-26 April, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency.
(2025-04-26). Belarus' MAZ launches new bus plant. eng.belta.by Several years ago, the Belarusian automaker MAZ decided to overhaul its bus production with a view to expanding capacities and creating new high-tech jobs. In 2023, the enterprise launched the construction of a new plant which combined several production sites.
(2025-04-26). Belarus' trade unions plant over 6.8m trees during reforestation campaign. eng.belta.by Trade union activists planted more than 6.8 million trees during Belarus' forest restoration campaign Bringing Forests Back to Life, the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus told BelTA.
(2025-04-26). BelTA employees contribute to reforestation effort in Stolbtsy District. eng.belta.by A number of employees of the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA) took part in the nationwide campaign "Forest! Good! Order!". Participants of the campaign went to plant tree saplings in a forest in Stolbtsy District.
(2025-04-26). From catastrophe to sustainable development. 39th anniversary of Chernobyl disaster. eng.belta.by A catastrophe occurred at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant 39 years ago, on 26 April 1986. Its consequences have affected many countries across Europe one way or another but Belarus has been affected the most.
(2025-04-26). "It is not about power" . Expert comments on UK's global influence. eng.belta.by The UK may not have real power on the world stage in the classical geopolitical sense, but its influence continues to be felt through global structures built over centuries, Oleg Yanovsky, a lecturer at MGIMO University, said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-04-26). Radiation levels in Belarusian forests decrease. eng.belta.by In 2024, the area of radioactive contamination in forests in the remit of the Forestry Ministry decreased by 18,100 hectares and currently totals 1.2 million hectares.
(2025-04-26). Victims of Chernobyl disaster commemorated in Minsk. eng.belta.by Victims of the Chernobyl disaster were commemorated in Minsk on 26 April. The leaders and employees of various ministries and departments laid flowers at the Chernobyl Victims and Hiroshima Peace Stone memorial signs in the People's Friendship Park…
(2025-04-26). Belarus' Alena Tsitavets 3rd in Russian Artistic Gymnastics Cup. eng.belta.by The Belarusian finished third in the bars event.
(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). 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). Reform on the rise, Tories on the ropes: what's at stake on May 1? leftfootforward.org Independent candidates are fast becoming the conscience of the left, offering a way to hold Labour to account. Their rise, like Reform's, shows how broken Britain's two-party system has become, and how ripe it is for potential change.
(2025-04-26). "Revolution Doesn't Begin with Guns. It Begins with Clarity." libya360.wordpress.com Sony Thang Americans are told they're "free." But what is freedom when your roads are crumbling, Your water is poisoned, Your hospitals are bankrupt casinos, And your leaders are bought by defense contractors and Wall Street? What is freedom when you're too broke to leave your town, Too sick to afford a doctor, Too scared…
(2025-04-26). The Age of Change: Geopolitics and Eternal Values. libya360.wordpress.com Alexander Tuboltsev Muslims and Christians formulated the ideology of the Palestinian national liberation struggle together, and fought together for their native land. Alexander Tuboltsev reflects on Easter as a moment to honor the steadfast unity of Palestinian Christians and Muslims under Israeli occupation, while calling for global moral responsibility and an end to Western-backed Zionist…
(2025-04-26). Behind Trump's wishful thinking on 'reindustrialization': Why China can do it, U.S. can't. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 21, 2025 In the 1950s, when Japan and much of Europe was in ruins, the U.S. accounted for 50% of the world's global production. By the 1960s, this was 35%, declining to 25% by the 1980s. By 2025, the U.S. share of global production had fallen to 12% as production grew elsewhere. (itif.org, Feb. 18) The capitalist class in the U.S. has grown frantic about this reversal. Its focus is on China, and it blames China for its spectacular level of modern industrial development. In advanced technology manufacturing the future is clear: China holds 45% of the global share to 11% for the U.S. China u…
(2025-04-26). DHS Targets Black Muslim activist: Border policing and political repression. iacenter.org By D. Musa Springer April 25, 2025 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 before having their phone and computer confiscated. Please share this statement and donate to help Musa cover their legal fees. On Tuesday, April 8, I was unlawfully detained and interrogated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Tampa airport while returning to the Unit…
(2025-04-26). Hamas: 'Palestinian people deserve a unified national leadership'. iacenter.org April 25, 2025 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 on April 23 and 24, 2025, amounted to a profound national disappointment. Palestinian Resistance groups It ignored the hopes and aspirations of the Palestinian people, both at home and abroad, who are seeking national unity in the face of the greatest threats to their ex…
(2025-04-26). Harvard welcomes MAGA witch hunt, becomes the hunted. iacenter.org By Steve Gillis April 22, 2025 Boston, April 20, 2025 The leadership of the Democratic Party nationally and especially in Massachusetts — who run the state from the U.S. Congress to its governor to Boston-area mayors and city councils — are championing the Harvard Corporation's "standing up" to the Trump administration's headline-grabbing attacks on Harvard. As of this writing, Trump has threatened to take away Harvard's federal funding, its tax-exempt non-profit status and all student visas. This threat to take over the Kennedy School of Government and other higher-education bastions of capitalist li…
(2025-04-26). Portland: Free Lelo from the fascist monster. iacenter.org By Jey Clayton April 25, 2025 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 (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security — Portland community members held a rally in front of City Hall to support the detained union activist. Lelo was arrested in March in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, after being stopped by ICE while driving his partner to w…
(2025-04-26). Solidarity with Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi and against academic and political repression. iacenter.org April 24, 2025 Helyeh Doutaghi This statement was recently issued by over 30 groups. On Friday, March 28, Dr. Helyeh Doutaghi, a prominent Iranian scholar and Deputy Director of the Law and Political Economy (LPE) Project at Yale Law School, was terminated from her position. Yale's decision followed a smear campaign of fabrications by a Zionist AI outlet and Yale's retention of an outside council with ties to Israel and military contractors. In a public statement, Dr. Doutaghi rejected the accusations, asserting that engaging with such processes would legitimize the Zionist child-killing forces and would undermin…
(2025-04-26). Why socialism is important on Earth Day. iacenter.org By Daphne Barroeta April 23, 2025 There are two important and overlapping holidays on April 22: Earth Day and Vladimir Lenin's birthday. Perhaps this is just a coincidence, but it is also a wonderfully important overlap given what capitalism has done to the planet. Of all the economic systems devised by humans, capitalism is by far the most devastating in terms of its environmental impact. And when capitalism produces colonialism as well as imperialism, these effects are exponentially amplified. Let's examine a few examples to understand this issue and what we can do to change the situation. Massive destruction i…
(2025-04-26). More women view climate change as their number one political issue. grist.org 
A The nonpartisan nonprofit, which focuses on tailoring get out the vote efforts to low-propensity voters who they've identified as likely to list climate and environmental issues as a top priority, found that women far outpace men on the issue. Overall 62 percent of these so-called cl…
(2025-04-26). Liberal Media Blames Trump For Economic Woes That Began Years Ago. popularresistance.org It is not that Trump's economic policies improve upon his predecessors in the White House. Indeed there is every reason to believe that his tariffs and deep cuts to the federal workforce will dry up even more the buying power that is the lifeblood of a consumer economy. A second Great Depression is not out of the question. But our economic woes did not begin under Trump; the country was already on the wrong path. Trump merely hit the accelerator. | Said Desjon Yisrael, a 35-year-old African American who sells work boots and drives part-time for DoorDash to make ends meet near Greensboro, North Carolina: | "It's t…
(2025-04-26). Detention Practices at U.S.-Canada Border Under Fire After Wrong Turn at Detroit Bridge Leads to Deportation. latintimes.com Sources say more than 90% of foreign nationals stopped by U.S. border agents at Ambassador Bridge during the first quarter of 2025 had driven there by mistake…
(2025-04-26). DHS Says It's Not To Be Legally Accountable For Court-Barred Deportations Because They Were Carried Out By DoD. latintimes.com Attorneys for DHS said the agency did not violate a federal judge's order that prevents people from being deported to third countries, and instead shifted the blame towards the Defense Department, claiming they were the ones carrying out the removals…
(2025-04-26). Fear of Deportation is Keeping Immigrants From Seeking Medical Care: Report. latintimes.com A new study recommends codifying the "sensitive locations" policy to legally protect hospitals from immigration enforcement and enhancing staff training to protect patient rights…
(2025-04-26). Hegseth Fires Dozens of Pentagon Advisory Board Members, Cites Need for 'Fresh Thinking' to 'Drive Bold Change'. latintimes.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed dozens of members from key Pentagon advisory boards in a sweeping move to reshape defense policymaking.
(2025-04-26). ICE Arrests Nearly 800 Migrants in Florida in 'First of Its Kind' 4-Day 'Operation Tidal Wave'. latintimes.com ICE worked with Florida law enforcement to arrest 780 migrants during a four-day operation dubbed "Operation Tidal Wave," officials announced.
(2025-04-26). Trump Suggests Putin Has to Be 'Dealt with Differently' After 1:1 Meeting With Zelensky at Pope's Funeral. latintimes.com Trump suggested that Putin "has to be dealt with differently" after meeting with Zelensky at the Vatican during the Pope's funeral as Ukraine suffers escalating violence from Russia.
(2025-04-26). From Comrade to Carceral Strongman: Bukele, Fascist Betrayals, and the Zionist Blueprint. orinocotribune.com By Renee Levant — Apr 21, 2025 | Fascism does not always arrive waving its true flag. Sometimes it wears the robes of reform. Sometimes it speaks in the language of the people. Sometimes it rises through movements of justice only to extinguish them from within. This is not new. Benito Mussolini began his political life as a fiery socialist, editor of Avanti!, and a champion of working-class internationalism. But by the time he took power in Italy, he had traded solidarity for nationalism, labor unions for corporate syndicates, and the people for the state. Nayib Bukele follows this exact trajectory, updated…
(2025-04-26). Trump May Have To Overcome Obstacles To Avoid War With Iran. popularresistance.org On Saturday, the United States and Iran will hold another round of talks in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The aim is to continue to advance talks on Iran's nuclear program. | Thus far, the talks have gone well, but, as I have explained on several occasions recently, there are serious difficulties to overcome. These include the fact that Iran, having not pursued a nuclear weapons program to any degree since 2003, starts from a grudging position where it, justifiably, wonders why it should compromise over a non-issue. Meanwhile, the United States, which, along with Israel, has created a terrifying image of a nuclear…
(2025-04-26). I Was Banned From Nashville Airport For Protesting Uber. popularresistance.org On February 14, I joined 50 other Uber and Lyft drivers, all of us members of the Tennessee Drivers Union, in a peaceful caravan at the Nashville airport to protest our low pay and dismal working conditions. Our action, which took place on public property and when our rideshare apps were turned off, coincided with Valentines Day protests by rideshare unions across the country. | A few days later, 34 of us received emails and text messages from Uber and Lyft informing us that we were permanently banned from pick-ups at the Nashville airport. The rideshare companies falsely accused us of unlawfully picking up passe…
(2025-04-26). Germany In Crisis Part 3: A Culture Of Submission. popularresistance.org Berlin— I return briefly to those singular moments when Olaf Scholz stood next to President Joe Biden at a press conference on Feb. 7, 2022, after concluding private talks in the Oval Office. This was the occasion when Biden declared that if Russian forces entered Ukrainian territory—as he was by this time confident they would have no choice but to do—"then there will no longer be a Nord Stream II. We will bring an end to it." | Take a moment to view the video record of this event. What do we see in those two men? Let us consider their demeanor, their gestures, their facial expressions, what eac…
(2025-04-26). "Fascism Turned Up" As Trump FBI Arrests Judge. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-04-26). Legitimate Targets: an interview with resonance. gilbertdoctorow.com 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 of this interview was my …
(2025-04-26). Russia desperately needs its own DOGE headed by its own Elon Musk. gilbertdoctorow.com My first Travel Notes for this trip to Russia which began yesterday should interest not only those in the Community, particularly those living in Europe, who want some tips on how to make the trip to Russia without breaking the budget by flying via Istanbul or Dubai. The route I describe below is, for those …
(2025-04-26). Argentina: Milei Formalizes Privatization of State-Owned Energy Company. orinocotribune.com Through Decree 286/2035, the government of President Javier Milei in Argentina authorized the sale of 100% of the shares of Energía Argentina SA (ENARSA) in CITELEC SA, the parent company of Transener, responsible for electricity transmission throughout the country. | The decision, announced this Wednesday, marks the beginning of the full privatization process of the state-owned company created in 2004 to promote strategic hydrocarbon and energy projects. According to the decree, the privatization will be carried out by separating the activities and assets of each of ENARSA's business units, which include oil exp…
(2025-04-26). Venezuela: 199 Migrants Return from United States. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The flight transported 171 men, 19 women, and 9 children and adolescents, who were received under strict health and legal protocols. Authorities stated that the returnees will be integrated into the country's comprehensive development programs as part of the Return to the Homeland initiative. | View this post…
(2025-04-26). Two Hundred Years Ago, France Strangled the Haitian Revolution with an Inhumane Debt. scheerpost.com Haitian Revolution. Auguste Raffet, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons By Vijay Prashad / Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research On a stormy August night in 1791, Dutty Boukman (1767—1791) and Cécile Fatiman (1771—1883) conducted a Vodou ceremony at Bois CaàØman in northern Saint-Domingue, in the French-owned part of Hispaniola. Boukman was captured in Senegambia (now Senegal …
(2025-04-26). Syria's Stolen Daughters: The HTS Campaign To Enslave Alawite Women. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-04-26). GISS Gets the Boot: A Seinfeldian Saga. wattsupwiththat.com In a move that's as poetic as it is ironic, the Trump administration has yanked the lease out from under NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), sending the climate science hub packing from its quirky perch above Tom's Restaurant in Manhattan.
(2025-04-26). Claim: Climate Apathy is Outpacing the Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com "… we assumed that if the climate worsened enough, people would act, but instead, we're seeing the 'boiling frog' effect …"
(2025-04-26). Climate Change Myths Part 2: Wildfires, Drought, Rising Sea Level, and Coral Reefs. wattsupwiththat.com Linnea Lueken of the Heartland Institute helps us reveal the data that disproves claims of: worsening drought, worsening wildfires, catastrophic sea level rise and a dying Great Barrier Reef.
(2025-04-26). Climate Change Weekly 541 — Earth Is Greening: Thank Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. Defense Department (DOD) and the branches of the military it manages are shutting down their costly, inane climate change efforts, which tended to undermine military preparedness without affecting climate change.
(2025-04-26). Eastern State Penitentiary's reentry simulation offers glimpse into post-incarceration challenges. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Several dozen visitors gathered late Saturday morning within the Eastern State Penitentiary's historic walls for a journey replicating reentering society after incarceration. | The event gave participants an immersive, role-playing experience that mirrors the struggles formerly incarcerated individuals face upon release. Participants were assigned fictional identities with rap sheets, housing and employment limitations and a checklist of critical tasks to complete such as fi…
(2025-04-26). Philly life sciences slowdown leaves big lots empty — and residents awaiting a new grocery store. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A 200,000-square-foot lot on Market Street in Philadelphia is shovel-ready for University City's next big life sciences development — and University City residents are ready for the proposed grocery store on the ground floor. | But economic challenges are leaving projects like this one on hold as developers struggle to secure tenants and financing. That means that the lot at 3838 Market St. — the site of Wexford Science & Technology's next commercial development…
(2025-04-26). Mighty and meek say farewell to Pope Francis during Vatican funeral and last popemobile ride. whyy.org 
World leaders and rank-and-file Catholic faithful bade farewell to According to Vatican estimates, some 250,000 people
(2025-04-26). Philly filmmakers' 'Grown Up Dad' documentary series gets full season on PBS. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? "Grown Up Dad" is barely grown up itself. Just one year ago, the public television documentary series about fathering made its debut as a pilot on Father's Day. | This year, the Philadelphia-based host and co-producer will roll out a full, five-part season on PBS stations across the country, including WHYY-TV, which plans to air "Grown Up Dad" in June. | "Every time we're able to show a dad who's loving their kids and loves being a dad, I feel like I'm countering decades of…
(2025-04-26). Ukraine silently encroaches on 'friendly' Moldova. defenddemocracy.press The war-ravaged nation led by President Volodymyr Zelensky is building dams in the neighbouring country to overcome its energy crisis by Ullekh NP Apr. 16, 2025 Ukraine has encroached westwards over the past year on its friendly neighbour Moldova, a country that has stood by Kyiv against the Russians and sheltered thousands fleeing the war with …
(2025-04-26). Trump Declines to call the Armenian Genocide a Genocide. Armenians protest. defenddemocracy.press The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) April 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sharply condemns President Donald Trump's shameful retreat from American recognition and remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, as reflected in his refusal, under Turkish pressure, to even mention the Armenian Genocide by name in the White House's …
(2025-04-26). Ukraine is resembling the fall of Saigon in 1975 as its governing regime takes to echoing Trump's anti-China policies. defenddemocracy.press Dmitri Kovalevich Apr 20, 2025 In Ukraine, portrayals of 1975 collapse of the US-backed government in South Vietnam are now being brazenly invoked as 'reminders' to the US government that it must not allow a similar outcome to take place today vis-à -vis Russia. The governing regime in Kiev is desperately trying to maintain its US …
(2025-04-26). Anarchist Compass: 29 Ways of Navigating Christofascism. itsgoingdown.org
(2025-04-26). Haunting Virginia Giuffre Tweet Resurfaces After Her Suicide: 'No Way, Shape or Form Am I Suicidal'. latintimes.com
(2025-04-26). Law Firms Called Out for 'Caving to Trump' by Viral Student Spreadsheet Lobby to Change Designations After Failing to Recruit New Talent: Report. latintimes.com
(2025-04-26). Burkina Faso's Government Announces the Dismantling of Another Coup Attempt. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-26). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-26). From barracks to battleships, cost control is MIA. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-26). Big Tech's soaring energy demands are making coal-fired power plant sites attractive. whyy.org
(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). 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). 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). On Cam: Mysterious Blast Kills Russian General Just Before Putin-Trump Envoy Meet; Zelensky's Hand. hindustantimes.com
(2025-04-26). From the mightiest to the humble: Thousands gather for Pope Francis funeral. aljazeera.com Pope Francis was remembered for his dedication to the poor and advocacy for migrants at grand Vatican farewell.
(2025-04-26). Thirteen killed, dozens under rubble as Israel bombs Gaza amid food crisis. aljazeera.com Entire Strip, with a population of two million people, may be on the brink of famine as WFP runs out of supplies.
(2025-04-26). Pakistan calls for 'neutral' investigation into Kashmir attack. aljazeera.com Indian and Pakistani troops have exchanged fire across their de facto border for a second straight day.
(2025-04-26). Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as PLO deputy. aljazeera.com Hussein al-Sheikh is a veteran leader of Abbas's Fatah movement.
(2025-04-26). Pope Francis laid to rest after tens of thousands attend Vatican funeral. aljazeera.com In break with recent tradition, 88-year-old leader of Catholic world was buried in Rome's Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.
(2025-04-26). Uganda declares end to latest Ebola outbreak. aljazeera.com African country announced its outbreak on January 30 after death of a male nurse who tested positive for virus.
(2025-04-26). UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest. aljazeera.com The group mainly campaigned for UK to end the extraction of oil and gas by 2030.
(2025-04-26). USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine. aljazeera.com Like other forms of US assistance, USAID was all about normalising the colonisation of Palestine.
(2025-04-26). Chris Eubank Jr beats Conor Benn on unanimous points decision. aljazeera.com Fierce rivals go the distance in middleweight bout as their famous fathers watch on at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
(2025-04-26). What will the next chapter look like for the Roman Catholic Church? aljazeera.com Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of reform – so how will his successor wield power?>
(2025-04-26). Hundreds of thousands say final farewell to Pope Francis in Rome. aljazeera.com Hundreds of thousands filled the Vatican's St. Peter's Square and lined the streets of Rome to honour Pope Francis.
(2025-04-26). Yemeni Armed Forces Strike US Aircraft Carrier, Israeli Targets in Tel Aviv and Ashkelon. english.almanar.com.lb In support of the oppressed Palestinian people and their mujahideen, and in rejection of the crime of genocide being waged by the Israeli enemy, backed by American support, against Gaza, the UAV force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out two synchronized military operations with drones, according to a statement read by the military spokesman …
(2025-04-26). Iran and U.S. Conclude Third Round of Indirect Talks in Muscat. english.almanar.com.lb Top Iranian and U.S. negotiators have ended a third round of indirect negotiations in Oman, centered on Iran's nuclear program and lifting of sanctions. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi headed the Iranian delegation while U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff represented the American side. The technical and high-level talks were facilitated by Omani mediators, a week …
(2025-04-26). 'I Enjoin You' Series: Sayyed Nasrallah's Timeless Guidance in Focus. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Manar English website presents the translated version of Part 3 of Hezbollah's segment series "I Enjoin You," titled "The Condition for the Existence of the Resistance." | In this segment, Hezbollah's Secretary General, Martyr Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, underscores the popular base's indispensable role in ensuring the resistance's survival and strength.
(2025-04-26). Israeli Enemy Has Violated Ceasefire in South Lebanon over 3000 Times. english.almanar.com.lb Since the ceasefire in South Lebanon took effect on November 27, 2025, the Israeli enemy violated the Lebanese sovereignty over 3008 times. The Zionist violations and attacks on Lebanon are as follows: 1500 ground violations 1435 aerial violations 73 maritime violations 149 martyrs and 346 injuries were left by the above-mentioned attacks.
(2025-04-26). Iran-US talks held in more serious atmosphere: Araqchi. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-26). Toll of Iran's Shahid Rajaee Port explosion rises to 5 deaths and over 700 injuries. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-26). New US aggression targets Sanaa and Saada in Yemen: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(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'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). 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). At least 14 killed, 700 injured in Iran's port explosion: state media. geo.tv 
Smoke erupts from the site of the blast in southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas, on April 26, 2025. — Iranian media
(2025-04-26). Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskiy have 'very productive' meeting in Rome, says US official. geo.tv 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump meet, while they attend the funeral of Pope Francis, at the Vatican April 26, 2025. — Reuters Meeting was before funeral of Pope FrancisIt was their first encounter since Oval Office shouting…
(2025-04-26). Iran says 'extremely cautious' on success of nuclear talks with US. geo.tv 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives ahead of negotiations with the US, in Muscat, Oman, April 25, 2025. — Reuters President Trump confident a new Iran nuclear deal is possible.Tehran, Washington hold third round of talks in Muscat.Omani FM says talks would…
(2025-04-26). to our Gaza border community when Omri is still held hostage in Gaza is. haaretz.com Like other evacuees from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, the Edry family has not yet returned home. 'The return of Omri and the other hostages in vital for us to recover,' says Avishai Edry. 'We are the people who need to bring him back'…
(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). Hamas reportedly willing to release all hostages at once for five-year cease-fire in Gaza. haaretz.com A senior Hamas official told AFP they would agree to these conditions, as a Hamas delegation is in Cairo for cease-fire negotiations. Israel did not respond to the report…
(2025-04-26). are deceived, military pressure kills mother says as thousands protest to end Gaza war. haaretz.com Demonstrations for the hostages' release and against the Netanyahu coalition are being held in major cities and dozens of other locations across Israel. Ex-Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon called on citizens to partake in non-violent civil disobedience to topple the Netanyahu government…
(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). Rocket sirens sound in southern Israel following ballistic missile launch from Yemen. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF officer and Israel border police officer killed in north Gaza combat ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE: Hamas reportedly willing to release all hostages for five-year cease-fire ‚ñ GAZA: dozens killed in last 24 hours, Gazan health officials say ‚ñ IRAN: five killed, hundreds wounded in explosion in Iranian port ‚ñ SYRIA: al-Sharaa forms committee to eliminate Palestinian militants, says it will not be 'a threat to Israel' ‚ñ VATICAN: Israeli leaders missing from Pope Francis funeral…
(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). EC starts voters' register display. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started the display of the National Voters' Register. The exercise which started on Friday will run until 15th May. It is aimed at helping the electoral body clean up the voters' register. While launching the exercise, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the EC Chairperson, called upon …
(2025-04-26). OPINION: How to make public finance management effective. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | Perpetua Kabaitira Biraaro | In an era of increasing fiscal pressures and demand for accountability, internal audit is a cornerstone of sound PFM, ensuring that public resources are managed efficiently and service delivery is sustainable. Public Finance Management (PFM) focuses on resource mobilisation and expenditure management in the public sector. Expenditure on public services …
(2025-04-26). Pope Francis laid to rest. independent.co.ug 
ROME, ITALY | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has been laid to rest at Santa Maria Maggiore basilica following his funeral in the Vatican City. In a statement, the Vatican says Pope Francis' coffin has been buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in central Rome. The Pope's burial ceremony was led by Cardinal …
(2025-04-26). Starmer's 'terror tactics' won't silence Gaza protesters, says filmmaker. skwawkbox.org 
Police repression is failing as protesters' resoluteness sees police morale fall, says documentarian Norman Thomas Keir Starmer's attempts to silence support for Palestine using police "terror tactics" are failing, the producer of a hard-hitting film about state censorship has claimed. Norman Thomas, producer of "Censoring Palestine", which has its online premiere on May 4, said …
(2025-04-26). Govt warns UK lawyers not to advise ICC in Israeli war crimes cases or face sanctions. skwawkbox.org 
Instead of fighting for UK citizens against Trump's mafia-like threats, Starmer's govt acts as his messenger boys David Lammy's Foreign Office has warned prominent British lawyers that they face sanctions from the Trump regimein the US for advising the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its war crimes case against Israeli officials in Gaza, including Israeli …
(2025-04-26). About This Grayzone Article … smoothiex12.blogspot.com on Krynky catastrophe, naturally planned by British. We saw British operational "genius" in Kursk Oblast where those credentialed cretins from London killed more than
(2025-04-26). Trump Faces Setbacks On Tariffs, Student Deportations, And Ukraine [Preview]. soundcloud.com Trump had to retreat big this week, and Brian and Layan discuss all of it. The administration is backing off of tariffs, Trump is furious over Ukraine negotiations, and Musk took a huge step back from DOGE amid Tesla's profits tanking. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut …
(2025-04-26). Massacre at Al-Hashashin. counterpunch.org
(2025-04-26). Ils ne nous feront pas taire ! defenddemocracy.press Coordination nationale de l'UJFP Apr 17, 2025 Le 15 avril, Pierre Stambul était invité par le Collectif des associations engagées à l'École Normale Supérieure de Lyon pour une conférence intitulée ´ Histoire de la Palestine et du projet sioniste du 19ème siècle à nos jours ª. La conférence était autorisée par la direction de l'ENS. …
(2025-04-26). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: Rewriting The Prescription Playbook. levernews.com Good things are happening! One state's pharmacies get a lifeline, an Ivy League gets schooled in managing workers' retirements, Airbnb owns up to its true prices, and a pharma giant will pay a $350 million fine for its shady prescriptions.Bye Bye, Drug-Deal Markups: For years, Ohio's Medicaid was shelling out more for prescriptions than it needed to — and pharmacies and taxpayers were paying the price. But not anymore.Ohio, like many states, traditionally used intermediaries between insurers and pharmacies, called Pharmacy Benefit Managers, to determine which drugs are covered and negotiate their co…
(2025-04-26). ´Atreverse a la distensión con Moscú, como lo exhorta la doctrina Harmel ª. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-26). Radicalità evangelica e sguardo multipolare, l'irripetibile pontificato di Francesco. strategic-culture.su L'umanità e la prossimità di Francesco verso il futuro multipolare del pianeta difficilmente potranno trovare nuovamente casa tra le mura vaticane, quale che sia la scelta dei cardinali in conclave. | Segue nostro I dodici anni di pontificato di Jorge Mario Bergoglio si sono chiusi il 21 aprile 2025 nello stesso modo in cui sono cominciati in quella fredda e piovosa serata del 13 marzo 2013. Quest'uomo venuto da lontano, come diceva lui…
(2025-04-26). Yes, More Cowbell, Please. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-26). A-ha! The Treaty … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-26). Jeffrey Epstein's First Public Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies by Suicide 1 Month After Being Hit by a Bus. latintimes.com The first victim to take publicly speak out against Jeffrey Epstein, who she says sexually abused and trafficked her to Prince Andrew at 17, died by suicide.
(2025-04-26). A People on the Brink: Life and Death in Dheisheh Camp — PT. 2. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-04-26). Right-wing media watch — Anti-net zero press delight in stirring the Miliband/Farage spat. leftfootforward.org Over the Easter weekend, Ed Miliband launched a blistering attack on Nigel Farage's 'nonsense and lies' involving net zero. | It followed Farage's comments to the Sun on Sunday, when he claimed "This [net zero] could be the next Brexit, where Parliament is so hopelessly out of touch with the country." | The energy secretary accused the Reform leader of peddling dangerous falsehoods about renewable power after he suggested the UK's net zero target is responsible for destroying Britain's businesses, including its steel industry. | Miliband's rebuttal triggered the starting gun for the anti-net zero media, which…
(2025-04-26). Pennsylvania Supreme Court denies Mumia's appeal. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette April 23, 2025 Rally marking the 43rd anniversary of the unjust and illegal incarceration of Pennsylvania political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 2024. Philadelphia On March 26, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court denied political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal permission to appeal a September 2024 Pennsylvania Superior Court denial of his latest petition to reverse his 1982 conviction. The Supreme Court ruling ends Mumia's state court challenge at this time. Mumia's sixth petition was based on credible new evidence of prosecutorial misconduct — including Brady violations based on in…
(2025-04-26). Trump's tariffs target U.S. workers. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette April 24, 2025 Demonstrators protest Trump's tariffs, Miami, April 19, 2025. When Donald Trump announced massive tariffs on foreign imports April 2, Wall Street investors saw an immediate tumble in stock values. Yet while the focus has been on Wall Street, the long-term impact of the tariffs, especially those levied against China, are being felt on Main Street, as workers face higher prices and mounting layoffs, and small companies, dependent on Chinese imports, are forced to close shop. Some 33.2 million small businesses contribute 44% percent of the U.S.'s gross domestic product and make up 99.
(2025-04-26). Kremlin Comments on Assassination of Russian General. orinocotribune.com The Kiev regime continues to engage in terrorist activities, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated |
(2025-04-26). Israel Hovers Over Iran-US Nuclear Talks. popularresistance.org Since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the United States and Israel have been zealous in their efforts to disempower it. Israel has used its powerful hasbara (propaganda) machine to peddle absurdities about Tehran as a nuclear threat to the region and the world. | For refusing to bend to U.S.-Israeli demands to abandon the Palestinian cause and for standing against their hegemonic plans for the region, Iran has been the target of the most restrictive economic sanctions in history and under perpetual threat of military intervention. | Like any sovereign nation, Iran has a right to defend itself. Nuclear weapons are a…
(2025-04-26). Spain Terminates Multimillion Deal With Israeli Weapons Maker. scheerpost.com Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at the PES preparatory meeting ahead of the Salzburg informal EU council. Arne Màºseler / http: //www.arne-mueseler.com, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/d…, via Wikimedia Commons By The Cradle The Spanish government ordered the immediate termination of a $7.5 million contract to buy ammunition from a company with direct ties to Israeli arms maker …
(2025-04-26). Dems Press Hegseth Over Scores of Civilians Killed in US Attacks on Yemen. truthout.org A trio of Democratic senators on Thursday demanded answers from embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, which have reportedly killed scores of civilians including numerous women and children since last month. "We write to you concerning reports that U.S. strikes against the Houthis at the Ras Isa fuel terminal in Yemen last week killed dozens of civilians… |
(2025-04-26). Harvard's Resistance to Trump Is a Start. Universities Must Go Farther. truthout.org After Columbia University's craven and apparently futile acceptance of all the conditions Donald Trump set before it to even start a conversation about getting its federal funding back, Harvard's recent refusal to let the federal government insinuate itself into the core functions of higher education was a welcomed moment we should all celebrate. It is a sign of the times that when an… |
(2025-04-26). Buffalo Is a Union Town — But for Hotel Workers, Union-Busting Runs Rampant. truthout.org "They just look at you like you're nothing," said a housekeeper from the Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Buffalo, New York. Sitting with me for a conversation in her East Side apartment, the housekeeper, who requested not to be named due to fear of retaliation, spoke of slashed hours and stagnant pay, arduous and unfair workloads, and racist treatment and verbal abuse from managers so severe… |
(2025-04-26). ICE Admits They Didn't Have a Warrant When They Abducted Mahmoud Khalil. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did not have a warrant when they arrested Palestinian activist and green-card holder Mahmoud Khalil on March 8, according to court papers filed by the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday — an admission that elicited outrage from members of Khalil's legal team. Marc Van Der Hout, an attorney representing Khalil, said Thursday that "DHS… |
(2025-04-26). Private Prison Companies Are Raking in Profits From Increased Deportations. truthout.org As the Trump administration is ramping up detentions and deportations of immigrants living in the United States, it is also revising and expanding contracts with private prison facilities. Prison companies can earn millions from the federal government by building and operating the facilities used to hold people before they are removed from the country. The most valuable private prison… |
(2025-04-26). Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals May Be the Next Front in Trump's War on Public Health. truthout.org Over the last couple of weeks, even as tariffs have wreaked havoc on markets around the world, President Donald Trump and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have repeatedly teased the notion of slapping hefty tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals. Lutnick has said these are likely to be introduced before the summer. Trump's rationale for placing tariffs on medical drugs is, like most of his… |
(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). Venezuela's Interior Minister: "The United States is Stealing Venezuelan Children" orinocotribune.com This Friday, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello denounced the United States for engaging in "human trafficking" by "stealing Venezuelan children." | The accusation stems from claims by Yorelis Bernal, a woman who arrived on a recent repatriation flight, that her two-year-old son was "snatched" without explanation and that she was forced to board the plane returning to Venezuelan territory. | Este es justo el momento cuando Yorelis, quien llegó en el último Plan Vuelta a la Patria, le informó a su mamá que EEUU le robó a su bebé. | Esta es su historia. | Yorelis llegó a EEUU con su esposo Maikel y su be…