(2025-04-29). Iran's minister blames 'negligence' for deadly port explosion. geo.tv 
Iranian Red Crescent rescuers work following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 27, 2025. — Reuters Culprits have been identified and summoned: minister. Says investigation into cause of blast is ongoing.Hormozgan governor says fire is not…
(2025-04-29). A socialist response to the Trump trade war. socialist-alliance.org 
United States President Donald Trump has tried to justify his tariff war on the world on the basis that the US has been "looted, pillaged, raped and plundered". Peter Boyle argues that this is an inversion of reality.
(2025-04-29). US loses seven Reaper drones in Yemen since March. newarab.com 
The United States has lost seven multi-million-dollar Washington launched the latest round of its air campaign against Yemen's
(2025-04-29). Over 90 percent of Gaza's agricultural land is 'unusable'. newarab.com 
The once-fertile agricultural lands of the Since the outbreak of its genocidal war on 7 Octobe…
(2025-04-29). Iceland urges Eurovision to suspend Israel over Gaza war crimes. newarab.com 
Iceland's public broadcaster, RàöV, has confirmed it has raised concerns with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) over Israel's participation in this year's The move comes after Iceland's Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir told local media she believed Israel should not be allowed to participate, citing Israel's ongoing war crimes in Gaza. | "As an ordinary citizen, I find it strange and unnatural that Israel is permitted to participate in Eurovision in light of its war crimes. Essentially, ethnic cleansing has…
(2025-04-29). Global powers boost military budgets by record percent. responsiblestatecraft.org 
2024 marked biggest increase in global military spending since Cold War's end.Spurred by ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East, global military spending rose nearly 10 percent in 2024, the biggest annual increase since at least the end of the Cold War more than 30 years ago, according to the
(2025-04-29). Can Trump cool Turkey-Israel tensions over Syria? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Soon after Syria experienced its Arab Spring uprising in 2011 and slid into a gruesome civil war, the country became a battleground for Russia, Iran, and Lebanon's Hezbollah supporting the former regime on one side, and Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey backing rebel groups on the other. Since Bashar al-Assad's ouster late last year, however, dynamics have shifted, transforming Syria into an arena of Turkish-Israeli competition. A major source of tension between Turkey and Israel stems from the former's desire to see Syria emerge as a strong, unitary state with a Turkey-oriented government in Damascus while the…
(2025-04-29). Veteran reflects on covert CIA bombing operation in Laos 50 years after Vietnam War. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode marking 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War | After the Vietnam…
(2025-04-29). Philly's new office culture: co-working for connection, not just convenience. whyy.org 
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic emptied many of Center City's towers, it's been hard to ignore the quiet. Some companies permanently ditched their leases while others shifted to permanent remote setups. With fewer commuters, small businesses downtown are still struggling to bounce back. But maybe this moment isn't just a problem — maybe it's an opening. | Co-working spaces with shared offices for rent by the day or month have long been popular with freelancers and startup workers who would rather not work from home. But in Philadelphia, something deeper is happening: these spaces are becoming hubs for comm…
(2025-04-29). Program aims to fast-track Philly high school students into in-demand, entry-level health care jobs. whyy.org 
(2025-04-29). Philadelphia-area USPS workers fear a private takeover. Could it happen? whyy.org 
(2025-04-29). Waukesha Pride June 14, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Waukesha Pride 2025 on June 14, from 1: 00—7: 30 PM at the United Unitarian Universalist Congregation, followed by an After Party at Maddy's Bar and Music Lounge featuring entertainment by Taaysty Entertainment. This event is proudly hosted by LGBT Waukesha, PFLAG Waukesha, the United Unitarian Universalist Congregation, and Taaysty Entertainment. VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Save the Date! …
(2025-04-29). Watertown, WI Pride July 19, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-04-29). Qalibaf Warns Israel of Iran's Tough Response. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The speaker of the Iranian Parliament shrugged off the Israeli prime minister's fiery rhetoric, warning that Iran's reaction to practical threats will ignite a powder keg that will engulf not only the Zionist regime, but also all American bases across the region.
(2025-04-29). Iran Condemns US Strike on Migrant Detention Center in Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly condemned an American military strike on a migrant detention center in Yemen that has killed dozens of people and wounded many more.
(2025-04-29). The Tech Companies Fighting To Sell Your Data. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-04-29). Following Unfair Presidential Election, Ecuador Faces A Grim Future. popularresistance.org On April 13, a runoff presidential election between the incumbent Daniel Noboa and the progressive candidate Luisa Gonzalez was held in Ecuador. Leading up to the election, a very tight race was expected and conditions pointed to a likely victory by Gonzalez. However, on election day, Noboa was declared the winner with a lead of more than 11%. Clearing the FOG speaks with Pedro Labayen Herrera, who is a researcher at the Center for Economic and Policy Research where he focuses on Ecuador. Labayen was present for the elections. He reports on the scandals just before the election, violations of the Constitution by…
(2025-04-29). As US Military Prepares For War On China, Silicon Valley Oligarchs Profit. popularresistance.org Evidence grows showing that the US military is setting the stage for war on China. | A leaked memo obtained by the Washington Post reveals that the US Department of Defense has made preparing for war with China into its top priority, giving it precedence over all other issues. | The Pentagon is concentrating its resources in the Asia-Pacific region as it anticipates fighting China in an attempt to exert US control over Taiwan. | US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a fundamentalist self-declared "crusader" who called for overthrowing the Chinese government, took a trip in March to Japan and the Philippines, where h…
(2025-04-29). Trump DOJ Adopts Policy Permitting Journalist Arrests. popularresistance.org United States Attorney General Pam Bondi ended a Justice Department (DOJ) policy that explicitly discouraged federal prosecutors from forcing journalists to reveal their sources and other sensitive information, including information obtained from potential leaks. | With new guidelines, members of the news media who refuse to cooperate with prosecutors could be arrested for contempt. If accused of contempt, they could be fined or jailed. | The move by Bondi comes as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has "referred" three alleged "intelligence leakers" to the DOJ for criminal prosecution.
(2025-04-29). Power Shift In The Horn Of Africa: Somalia Recognizes SSC-Khaatumo. popularresistance.org The geopolitical dynamics of the Horn of Africa region are always volatile, but more so now than ever. The world's attention is most drawn to the region by Ansar Allah's disruption of crucial maritime routes in the Red Sea in support of Palestine and Donald Trump's despicable proposal to remove and dump the entire population of Gaza in war-torn Sudan, Somalia, and/or Somaliland, the unrecognized Somali secessionist state. | Both the US and Israel have considered recognizing secessionist Somaliland as a state in order to turn it into a US/Israeli military enclave on the Gulf of Aden, near the mouth of the Red Sea…
(2025-04-29). Rousing Finish To The RAF Lakenheath Peace Camp. popularresistance.org Seven people were arrested during a blockade that closed the main gate of RAF Lakenheath on Saturday 26 April, during peaceful protests in opposition to any return of US nuclear weapons to the Suffolk air base. 250 people from across the country — as well as international delegates — participated in the demonstration and blockade, which marked the final day of the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace peace camp. There has been a continuous presence of campaigners outside the main gate of the base since 14 April, as well as events highlighting Lakenheath's role in Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza, the role o…
(2025-04-29). Grocery Workers Vs Goliath. popularresistance.org In early February, when temperatures in Denver plunged to seven degrees below zero and snow dusted the sidewalks, Martin Bonilla, bundled in two jackets and a neck warmer, walked a picket line 1,000 miles from his home of Fillmore, Calif. Bonilla works in the produce department at Vons and had flown to Colorado in the early morning after finishing an 11-and-a-half-hour shift. | Over the next eight days, Bonilla picketed five of the 77 striking Kroger-owned King Soopers stores in Colorado, in support of 10,000 members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 7, putting in 16-hour shifts each day before g…
(2025-04-29). Portland Protests ICE Facility And Demands An End To Deportations. popularresistance.org Portland, OR — On April 24, community organizations Portland Contra Las Deportaciones and Portland for Palestine held a noise demonstration in front of the Immigrations and Customs Facility in Southwest Portland to protest the ongoing attacks on immigrants by the Trump administration, and the use of ICE as a tool to silence pro-Palestine protesters. | Around 80 protesters attended the demonstration, with a variety of signs and demands. Many were calling for the release of people such as Mahmoud Khalil, Lelo Juarez and Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and for an end to deportations.
(2025-04-29). Venezuela's Journey Toward Real Democracy. popularresistance.org The term "democracy" triggers different reactions when it comes to Venezuela. For local far-right forces, democracy has been nonexistent since 1998 and can only be restored by dismantling everything that evokes popular power, self-determination and social justice. | In the hawkish eyes of the United States, "democracy" is an excuse to punish sovereign nations with economic sanctions and blockades until regime change is achieved. Whether elections are fair and free is irrelevant for US "democratic" standards, as are human rights abuses, as long as a country complies with US interests.
(2025-04-29). An Indigenous Credit Union Is Leaning Into Mobile Banking. popularresistance.org When Lakota Federal Credit Union opened its doors in 2012 in Kyle, South Dakota, access to a financial institution was severely limited for the people of Pine Ridge Reservation. Up to 60% of community members were unbanked — a proportion that bank leaders believe has since decreased thanks to initiatives such as Lakota FCU's mobile banking unit. | "It's always been about accessibility, for us to be in communities that can't up and just come to Kyle on a whim," says Shayna Ferguson, manager and CEO of Lakota FCU, a federally-certified community development financial institution with about $15.9 million in to…
(2025-04-29). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-29). Hendrik "Pips" Patroons, comrade and friend. internationalviewpoint.org Our comrade Hendrik Patroons, alias "Pips", passed away in Ghent on April 17, 2025. He was active from an early age in SAP-Antikapitalisten (our organization in Flanders, then called Revolutionaire Arbeiders Liga) and the Fourth International. A convinced revolutionary right up to his last days, he and his companion Marijke Colle left a lasting mark on the organization. He took part in our last national congress in December 2024, and had volunteered to be part of the technical support team for the 18th World Congress of the Fourth International in February 2025, but was unable to do so due to illness. We publish…
(2025-04-29). Greece: anger in the streets. internationalviewpoint.org The nationwide mobilization in Greece on 9 April, called by GSEE (the only private-sector confederation), ADEDY (the only public-sector federation) and the entire trade union network, was the measure of social anger, even if the huge rallies of 28 February (at least 1.5 million in the streets across the country) were a long way off. | – | / |
(2025-04-29). Canadian Tory leader Pierre Poilievre loses his own seat in election. leftfootforward.org Canada's Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his own seat in the election, as Mark Carney's Liberal Party came out on top. | Shortly after 22: 00 EDT (03: 00 BST), Canada's public broadcaster CBC News projected that Mark Carney's Liberal Party was on its way to win enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government. | Carney has achieved what seemed like an impossible feat just a few months ago, leading the Liberals to another victory after an election that was shaped by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and threats of annexation. | Despite the odds stacked against the Liberal Party, Carne…
(2025-04-29). Voters think government plans do not go far enough when it comes to improving UK-EU relationship. leftfootforward.org Britain and the EU are seeking a reset in their relationship, in light of the Trump administration pulling back from the global stage…
(2025-04-29). 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 | – | / |
(2025-04-29). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-29). 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. | – | / |
(2025-04-29). Israel and EU seek to boost trade amid war of extermination. electronicintifada.net Claims that Brussels has been inactive miss the point.
(2025-04-29). Belarusian diplomat meets with colleagues on sidelines of BRICS Foreign Ministers Council meeting. eng.belta.by The Belarusian diplomat and Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla discussed the current state of international affairs and the state of Belarusian-Cuban relations. Steps meant to bolster the relations were sketched out.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko lands in Volgograd to participate in international forum, meet with Putin. eng.belta.by In Volgograd the head of state and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take part in the international forum of the Union State of Belarus and Russia "Great heritage – common future".
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko off to Russian Volgograd on working visit. eng.belta.by In the Russian city of Volgograd the head of state and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take part in the international forum of the Union State of Belarus and Russia "Great heritage – common future".
(2025-04-29). Belarus stresses transnational nature of healthcare challenges at World Medical Innovation Forum. eng.belta.by "Medical innovations are the key to it. It is they that allow us to do the impossible," the deputy prime minister stressed. In his words, everyone felt it when scientists came up with a vaccine against COVID-19 within several months.
(2025-04-29). Citizens of Belarus, Russia, Ukraine in bus crash outside Warsaw. eng.belta.by The bus was transporting 26 residents of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. As it was exiting the S79 express motorway, it crashed into highway fencing, dropped on a side, and ran into a light pole.
(2025-04-29). Karanik: Belarus-China cooperation develops according to a rising trajectory. eng.belta.by Vladimir Karanik stressed: "In modern geopolitical realities Belarus and China have created a new model of relations of strategic cooperation. Joint development and interlinking of development strategies of the two countries are at the model's core."
(2025-04-29). Representatives of 20 countries convene for Great Patriotic War forum in Russian Volgograd. eng.belta.by The forum takes place ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and is meant to preserve and defend the historic memory about events of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Taking part in the forum are over 500 people from 20 countries.
(2025-04-29). 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…
(2025-04-29). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Chain of Women take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Labor rejects Thorpe-Payman genocide bills, but they are unlikely to go away. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). NSW Senate candidate: 'Vote for Palestine, but don't stop there: Organise!'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Lost your federal job or funding? Tell us how cuts are impacting the environment, health, and safety of your community. grist.org The Trump administration's flurry of initial actions has had a devastating effect on climate, environmental, justice, agricultural, and health work vital to communities across the country. As federal employees and funding recipients face these ongoing cuts and uncertainties, we want to help tell the story — your story — of what is being lost. | Tell us: Why is your work important, and how can its legacy be preserved?: | Are you a scientist or researcher whose work has stalled? A farmer whose funding has been cut right before the growing season? Were you working on an infrastructure project…
(2025-04-29). EU pushing Hungary to reconsider its membership in failing bloc. infobrics.org The process of the collapse of the European Union advances.
(2025-04-29). Trump is bypassing community input to fast-track energy projects that risk pollution. grist.org 
This story is part of a Grist package examining how President Trump's first 100 days in office have reshaped climate and environmental policy in the U.S., and is made possible through a partnership with Grist and When President Donald Trump declared a
(2025-04-29). Are 'Dark Pools' The Reason Why $XRP Price Barely Moves Despite Big News. latintimes.com $XRP prices have been unmoved in recent weeks, despite big news around the XRP Ledger's native crypto token. Amid rising impatience among retailers, an expert provided an explanation into what could be affecting the digital coin's price action.
(2025-04-29). Carney's Liberals Win Canada Election Defined By Trump. latintimes.com Prime Minister Mark Carney won Canada's election Monday, local media projected, leading his Liberal Party to a new term in power after convincing voters his experience managing economic crises prepared him to confront US President Donald Trump.
(2025-04-29). Trump Says He's Not 'Looking' To Run For a Third Term In Office: 'It Would Be a Very Hard Thing'. latintimes.com President Donald Trump reportedly told The Atlantic that he's "not looking" to run for a third term in office despite teasing about the possibility…
(2025-04-29). Volunteer Groups in Mexico Keep Uncovering Human Remains in Clandestine Graves. latintimes.com Volunteer groups continue to uncover clandestine burial sites in the country. 5,698 such places have been discovered between 2006 and 2023…
(2025-04-29). The New Jersey fire signals a new era for the Northeast. grist.org 
(2025-04-29). India's growing bid for influence in the Gulf. newarab.com 
Deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently returned from Jeddah, where he Notably, the visit comes at a time when India may wish to present itself as a suitable manufacturing option to China, which is
(2025-04-29). Audio of Nasser, Gaddafi sparks debate on Palestine, Arab unity. newarab.com 
A rare 1970 audio recording of a conversation between former Egyptian The recording, shared widely on YouTube by the channel 'Nasser TV', has amassed millions of views. It captures a candid exchange between the two leaders, covering sensitive topics i…
(2025-04-29). Conclave starts 7 May, cardinals say new pope must tackle abuse. newarab.com 
Catholic cardinals agreed on Monday to begin a conclave on 7 May to Cardinals under the age of 80 will meet in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new leader for the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, in a mystery-shrouded ritual dating back to the Middle Ages. | The date was decided at a meeting of cardinals of all ages e…
(2025-04-29). Conflicts spur 'unprecedented' rise in military spending. newarab.com 
Worldwide Military spending rose worldwide with particularly large increases in Europe and the
(2025-04-29). Death toll in Iran's Bandar Abbas port blast rises to 70. newarab.com 
The death toll from Saturday's blast took place in the
(2025-04-29). Five key takeaways from Louis Theroux's BBC doc 'The Settlers'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo near 'significant breakthrough'. newarab.com 
Negotiations held in Cairo to reach a ceasefire in There was no immediate comment from Israel and Hamas. Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a brief post on X that an Israeli official denied the reported breakthrough, without giving further details. | The Egyptian sources said there was a consensus on a long-term
(2025-04-29). Haifa mayor bans Lina Makhoul for calling the city Palestinian. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Hezbollah urges gov't to act against Israel's strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com 
The leader of Lebanon's
(2025-04-29). Iran proposes meeting with Europeans before next talks with US. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Iranian MP blames Israel for deadly Bandar Abbas port explosion. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Iranian president visits Azerbaijan as ties warm. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Israel committing 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza: Amnesty. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Israel security chief fired by Netanyahu announces resignation. newarab.com 
Israel's domestic security chief "After 35 years of service, in order to allow an orderly process for appointing a permanent successor and for professional handover, I will end my role on 15 June, 2025," the Shin Bet chief said dur…
(2025-04-29). Israeli raids kill children in Gaza as ICJ hearings continue. newarab.com 
Since Monday, at least 48 Palestinians have been…
(2025-04-29). Lawyers file legal complaint over UAE's detention of Qaradawi. newarab.com 
Lawyers for an The filing was made Friday on behalf of
(2025-04-29). Pakistan defence minister warns of Indian military incursion. newarab.com 
The attack killed 26 people and triggered outrage in Hindu-majority India, along with calls for action against Muslim-majority Pakistan. India accuses Pakistan of backing militancy in…
(2025-04-29). Power outage brings chaos to Spain and Portugal. newarab.com 
Lights flickered back to life in Spain and Portugal early Tuesday after a massive blackout hit the Iberian peninsula stranding passengers in trains and hundreds of elevators while millions saw phone and internet coverage die. | More than 60 percent of Spain's national electricity supply had been restored by the end of Monday, the REE power operator said. Lights came on again in Madrid and in Portugal's capital. | Barely a corner of the peninsula, which has a joint population of almost 60 million people, escaped. But no firm cause for the shutdown emerged though wild rumours spread on messaging networks about c…
(2025-04-29). RSF kills 31 civilians including children in Omdurman: medics. newarab.com 
It was "the largest documented mass killing in the region," the Sudan Doctors Network stated. | The medics said the victims were accused by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of having ties to the Sudanese army, which recently pushed the paramilitary group
(2025-04-29). US fighter jet falls from aircraft carrier into the Red Sea. newarab.com 
An F/A-18 fighter jet slipped off the hanger deck of an aircraft carrier deployed to the Middle East, as sailors were towing the aircraft into place in the hangar bay of the USS Harry S. Truman on Monday, the Navy said. | The crew members who were in the pilot seat of the Super Hornet and on the small towing tractor both jumped out before the jet and the tug went into the Red Sea. According to a defense official, the sailor who jumped from the aircraft sustained a minor injury. The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss personnel details. | "The F/A-18E was actively under tow in the hangar bay whe…
(2025-04-29). Virgin Atlantic permanently cancels London flights to Israel. newarab.com 
British airline Virgin Atlantic has announced it will not resume its London flights to Israel, following a The carrier had initially suspended its London—Tel Aviv route in October 2023 after the start of Israel's Virgin Atlantic originally planned to restart flights in S…
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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'.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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?
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). Midwife who worked in Gaza punished in California for watermelon pin. electronicintifada.net Bridget Rochios says that women in Gaza are unable to receive any prenatal care at all.
(2025-04-29). Labour minister accuses Tories of 'gifting' Runcorn and Helsby by-election to Reform UK. leftfootforward.org Labour MP and cabinet office minister Ellie Reeves has accused the Tories of effectively handing Reform a win in Runcorn and Helsby by-election by halting their campaigning efforts there. | A by-election will take place in the Cheshire seat on 1 May, as Mike Amesbury quit after being convicted of punching a constituent. |
(2025-04-29). MPs shout 'shame' at Lee Anderson over Jess Phillips grooming gang comments. leftfootforward.org MPs shouted "shame" and "it's dangerous" at Reform MP Lee Anderson yesterday after implied safeguarding minister Jess Phillips was involved in a grooming gang cover-up. | During a Commons debate, Anderson said Phillips had failed to support a national public inquiry and accused her of a cover-up. | Addressing the Labour minister, Anderson said: "Thousands of young white British working class girls have been raped, tortured and abused by Pakistani grooming gangs, and yet this minister here refuses to support a full national public enquiry. Is she part of the cover up." | Phillips shot back: "It really doesn't […
(2025-04-29). China Helps Cuba Fight Blackouts, Strengthen Power Grid. orinocotribune.com By Jimena Esteban — Apr 24, 2025 | Cuba may slowly ease its crippling blackouts and strengthen the electricity grid as it begins building seven solar parks with the first batch of equipment from China. | The Chinese aid helps Cuba's plan to build 92 solar installations by 2028, adding about 2,000 megawatts to the island's power grid and help reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports. Once completed, the project would significantly boost Cuba's strained power system, which currently has a capacity of 7,264 MW. | Installation work is set to begin soon in Artemisa, about 50 kilometers west of Havana, where the e…
(2025-04-29). Cuban American Claiming To Own Island in Cuba Wins Title III Lawsuit — For Now. orinocotribune.com A Miami jury said Cuban American Mario Echevarría and his family are owed close to $30 million (or possibly as much as $119.4 million total) from Expedia, The lawsuit was made possible by Title III of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, which allows U.S. claimants whose property was nationalized during the Cuban Revolution to sue companies for doing business on that property. | Title III was suspended by U.S. presidents for more than two decades to avoid upsetting U.
(2025-04-29). 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? | – | / |
(2025-04-29). President Maduro Highlights Record Turnouts for 2nd Popular Consultation. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro highlighted the broad participation of the people in the second National Popular Consultation of 2025, when 5,338 communes and communal districts—comprising 47,214 communal councils throughout the country—voted to select the projects they will prioritize for improving their communities. | In a telephone conversation with Venezuelan Television (VTV), President Maduro emphasized the importance of this model in which the people build a new state and, through self-government, first collectively identify the projects and then decide, in assemblies, which are t…
(2025-04-29). Why Labour Might Be About to Lose the Runcorn By-Election: Because it Hates its Own Voters. dailysceptic.org Reform is favourite to win the Runcorn and Helsby by-election, overturning Labour's 14,700 majority. Why? It might have something to do with having the nation's third-highest number of asylum seekers, says Steven Tucker.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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?
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). United States: Judge arrested for 'obstructing' Trump's immigration operation. ummid.com In a bizarre turn of event in the wake of President Donald Trump's hardline deportation policies, a judge in Wisconsin state of U.S. was Friday April 25, 2025 arrested for what the security agencies said 'obstructing' immigration operation.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). From Babri Masjid to Waqf Act: Indian Judiciary and Muslim Issues. ummid.com There is a time tested policy to hold judiciary at ransom, at the altar of the issues concerning the Indian Muslims.
(2025-04-29). Protest, backlash after Judge Hannah Dugan's arrest in United States. ummid.com Impromptu protests and backlash are reported from different parts of the United States after Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by FBI Friday over Trump's hard-line deportation policy.
(2025-04-29). Shiv Sena gives 5L aid to family of Kashmiri horseman killed in Pahalgam attack. ummid.com Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and leader of Shiv Sena, Eknath Shinde, has provided INR 5 lakh aid to the family of Kashmiri horseman killed in Pahalgam while fighting the terrorists.
(2025-04-29). Telangana SSC Result 2025 – Steps and Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring soon on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in the result of the students who appeared for the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2025.
(2025-04-29). Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports in 2024 highest in Kingdom's history. ummid.com Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports reached an unprecedented SAR515 billion in 2024, marking the highest value in the Kingdom's history.
(2025-04-29). 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.
(2025-04-29). Net Zero Blamed for Blackouts. dailysceptic.org A reliance on Net Zero energy — solar and wind power — left Spain and Portugal vulnerable to the mass blackouts engulfing the region, experts have said.
(2025-04-29). Trump reinvents war capitalism. internationalviewpoint.org Believing that the United States is being mistreated in international trade, Trump, speaking before an audience of auto union members gathered at the White House, announced measures that would amount to nothing less than a declaration of economic independence… | – | / |
(2025-04-29). Godfather of AI issues serious warning about its dangers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Geoffrey Hinton, the British-Canadian computer scientist and cognitive psychologist known as the Godfather of Artificial Intelligence (AI), issued a serious warning about the dangers of AI, saying that it could eventually take control away from humans.Hinton warns about AI: The 77-year-old researcher and scientist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics last year for his significant work on neural networks. Notably, Hinton proposed a method in 1986 for predicting the next word in a sequence—a concept that now underpins major language models. | Previously, Hinton believed that AI was crucial…
(2025-04-29). 22 killed in fiery restaurant tragedy in China's Liaoning province. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A devastating fire tore through a restaurant near a resettlement housing complex in Liaoyang, Liaoning Province, killing 22 people and injuring 3 others. Authorities have yet to confirm the cause of the blaze, but an investigation is underway. | President Xi Jinping called the tragedy "a deeply sobering lesson" and has ordered a swift and thorough probe into the incident.Apr 29: twenty-two people were killed and three injured in a fire at Âé®Â®òÈ•≠Â∫ó (Chuniang Restaurant) in Baita District (ÁôΩ°îÂ…
(2025-04-29). Russia threatens preemptive nuclear strikes on NATO countries. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council has issued a stark warning, declaring that all countries that have joined NATO are now considered potential targets for preemptive nuclear strikes. His remarks come amid escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine and increased Western support for Kyiv.üö®‚ö°Ô∏è Russian Security Council: | "Countries that have joined NATO have become targets for us, with the possibility of receiving a preemptive nuclear strike."
(2025-04-29). Top Gaza medical student killed moments after prayer. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In the aftermath of an Israeli drone attack that targeted a gathering of Palestinians at the Al-Ghafari crossroads in the central area of Gaza City, a famous medical student from Gaza was slain. According to Al Jazeera, the perpetrators of the assault were responsible for the deaths of nine individuals, that includes four children.Mahmoud Hussein Mahmoud Shaheen, a medical student who had achieved a perfect score of 99.3 percent on his grade point average, was just two years away from graduating when he was murdered. During an interview with Al Jazeera, his brother related that Mahmoud had been praying…
(2025-04-29). US F-18E jet crashed in Red Sea after towing mishap aboard Truman carrier. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet was lost overboard after slipping off the hangar deck of the USS Harry S. Truman during a towing operation in the Red Sea, the Navy confirmed Monday.The incident occurred while the aircraft was being repositioned inside the carrier's hangar bay. The tow team reportedly lost control of the jet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 136, causing both the Super Hornet and the small tractor towing it to plunge into the sea.One sailor suffered minor injuries after jumping from the pilot seat moments before the aircraft fell overboard. Another crew member also had to leap from th…
(2025-04-29). New poll reveals 57% disapproval of Musk's DOGE role. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A recently conducted poll by ABC News showcased that almost 57% of Americans are discontent with Elon Musk's role in the US government, making it a majority in the country. The poll in question was also conducted by several other American outlets, including the Washington Post and Ipsos. The poll asked participants about Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new temporary organization launched by US President Donald Trump and led by the Tesla billionaire to end the "tyranny of the bureaucracy" and save taxpayers money. In contrast, 35% of Americans said they approve of Musk a…
(2025-04-29). Nike sparks controversy amid "Never Again" ad campaign. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – American sportswear brand Nike has sparked widespread controversy after revealing its new ad campaign, "Never Again. Until Next Year." Several accused the corporation of making light of a term usually linked to the holocaust. Nike, which rose in popularity due to its iconic and inspiring slogan, "Just Do It," is now under fire across social media for its new campaign. Additionally, incorporating red and black as the campaign's colors didn't help its case either, sparking further anger and boycott calls from Jewish customers. Enough pressure was put on the corporation, prompting it to issue an apology f…
(2025-04-29). Why some Nigerians are leaving Christianity for African spiritual beliefs. aljazeera.com Religious observers see a growing number of people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality.
(2025-04-29). World leaders react as Mark Carney's Liberal Party wins Canada election. aljazeera.com With victory powered by Trump's tariffs and rhetoric, Mark Carney receives pointed congratulations from around globe.
(2025-04-29). Australia opens mushroom murder trial. aljazeera.com The case of Erin Patterson, accused of killing three with toxic Beef Wellington, has gripped the nation.
(2025-04-29). Canada election results: Who are the key winners and losers? aljazeera.com Carney is set to form government and cabinet as his Liberal Party wins elections defined by threats from Trump.
(2025-04-29). Canada's Liberal Party wins election dominated by Trump's trade war. aljazeera.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hails election result as a chance to 'build Canada strong'.
(2025-04-29). Four dead after car crashes into after-school camp in US state of Illinois. aljazeera.com Victims of incident in Chatham, Illinois, aged between four and 18 years old, US authorities say.
(2025-04-29). In first 100 days, Trump takes hawkish stance on China to new heights. aljazeera.com The US president's hefty tariffs have resulted in an effective trade embargo between the world's two largest economies.
(2025-04-29). Israel carrying out 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza, Amnesty says. aljazeera.com Amnesty accuses US President Donald Trump of committing a 'multiplicity of assaults' on human rights.
(2025-04-29). Jordan 'forcibly evicted' Palestinians from informal refugee camp: HRW. aljazeera.com Dozens of residents displaced from Amman's al-Mahatta camp as authorities seek to widen roads, reduce congestion.
(2025-04-29). Roadside bomb blast kills 26 in Nigeria's restive northeast. aljazeera.com Violence reportedly flaring up in region long plagued by ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram.
(2025-04-29). Spain and Portugal plugged back in following unexplained power outage. aljazeera.com Spanish PM says "all potential causes" of outage being analysed as he cautions against misinformation.
(2025-04-29). 'Traitors': Hate-filled songs target Indian Muslims after Kashmir attack. aljazeera.com Wave of incendiary music tracks fueling Islamophobic hate floods Indian social media after April 22 killings.
(2025-04-29). Canada's Carney should thank Trump for his victory. aljazeera.com He should then prepare to take on the US president and his imperial ambitions.
(2025-04-29). Reshaping the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com The dismantling of Palestinian communities.
(2025-04-29). Canada's Carney claims election win vowing to fight US annexation threats. aljazeera.com PM Mark Carney declared win in Canada's election, vowing to push back any attempt to undermine their sovereignty.
(2025-04-29). Videos capture fighting during Israeli raid in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Video shows firing and explosions as Israeli forces raided the city of Dura in the occupied West Bank…
(2025-04-29). Butler, Warriors beat Rockets in Game 4; take 3-1 playoff lead. aljazeera.com Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.
(2025-04-29). Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, hits second-fastest IPL century, breaks T20 record. aljazeera.com Indian schoolboy Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes youngest T20 centurion after scoring a stunning 35-ball 100 in the IPL.
(2025-04-29). Israeli claims about the Philadelphi Corridor. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at Israeli claims about tunnels on Gaza's border…
(2025-04-29). Who and what is the US bombing in Yemen? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's @khalidmajzoubofficial looks at US claims about the intensified bombing campaign in Yemen…
(2025-04-29). Video: What's different about these first 100 days of Trump? aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher looks at what's different this time around US President Trump's return to office.
(2025-04-29). Israel bombing Beirut to "expose weakness" of Lebanon. aljazeera.com "The Israelis did not achieve the objective of destroying Hezbollah."
(2025-04-29). As History Erasure Intensifies, Independent Internet Archives Are Helping Fortify the 'Digital Preservation Infrastructure'. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-29). How the United States Is Failing Elephants—and What You Can Do. counterpunch.org 
After Ringling Bros. ended its 145-year-long tradition of forcing elephants to perform in 2016, many assumed that the protracted era of American elephant abuse was finally over. Unfortunately, that isn't true yet. To be sure, there has been tremendous progress. Localities across the country, followed by some states, have banned bullhooks—the fireplace-poker-like devices with a
(2025-04-29). Macro measures to counter difficulties. ecns.cn China's economy will likely stabilize for the rest of the year despite mounting global uncertainties, economists said on Monday, adding that stronger macroeconomic adjustments and deepened reforms are needed to counter external headwinds and reinforce domestic demand.
(2025-04-29). TikTok faces uncertain future over ban. ecns.cn TikTok, the popular video-sharing site with more than 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide, revolutionized the U.S. app market, showing how social media could offer entertainment, short videos and shopping all in one place, say experts.
(2025-04-29). China reaffirms commitment to supporting foreign businesses. ecns.cn China will continue providing foreign enterprises, including German automakers, with a world-class business environment characterized by market-oriented policies, rule of law, and international standards.
(2025-04-29). Canton Fair's second phase sets attendance record. ecns.cn The second phase of the 137th China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair, concluded on Sunday with a record attendance of international buyers, the event's organizers said.
(2025-04-29). Former FTC economist: U.S. tariffs are a self-inflicted economic disaster. ecns.cn Tariffs (imposed by the U.S. government) are bad domestic policy, and bad foreign policy, said Michael Munger, professor of Political Science, Public Policy, and Economics at Duke University, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-04-29). Key section of China-Myanmar-Indian Ocean New Corridor opens to traffic. ecns.cn A key section of the China-Myanmar-Indian Ocean New Corridor ⚪ the Lincang-Qingshuihe Expressway in southwest China's Yunnan Province ⚪ opened to traffic on Monday, cutting travel time between downtown Lincang and the China-Myanmar border checkpoint at Qingshuihe from four hours to about 1.5 hours.
(2025-04-29). World's first high-speed submersible uncrewed vessel launched, expected to enter service next year. ecns.cn China has successfully developed and launched the world's first high-speed submersible uncrewed vessel, a breakthrough in maritime engineering. The vessel ⚪ "the Blue Whale" ⚪ was launched Monday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province.
(2025-04-29). China willing to support normal business cooperation between Chinese, U.S. companies. ecns.cn A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated on Tuesday that "we have noted the relevant reports. China and the U.S. have maintained long-term mutually beneficial cooperation in the civil aviation sector, which has significantly boosted bilateral trade and personnel exchanges."
(2025-04-29). China launches campaign to eliminate market access barriers. ecns.cn China announced on Tuesday the launch of a campaign to eliminate market access barriers, in order to promote the development of a national unified market.
(2025-04-29). Chinese vice-premier calls on SCO to ramp-up cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong on Monday called on the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to strengthen practical cooperation and boost openness and innovation in the health sector.
(2025-04-29). Xinjiang conducts joint armed exercise on counterterrorism, deterrence. ecns.cn Xinjiang on Monday conducted the joint armed exercise "Counterterrorism Deterrence-2025" in the Ili River Valley, Xinjiang Daily reported on Tuesday.
(2025-04-29). Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart in Brazil. ecns.cn Russia and China have worked hand in hand to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard fairness and justice, resist unilateral bullying, and contribute positively to the defense of multilateralism.
(2025-04-29). Xi inspects AI industry in Shanghai, calling for its development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an AI incubator in Shanghai, calling on the city to take the lead in AI development and governance.
(2025-04-29). Xi visits New Development Bank. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited the New Development Bank in Shanghai and met with Dilma Rousseff, president of the institution.
(2025-04-29). China willing to develop ties with Canada. ecns.cn China is willing to develop its relations with Canada based on mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said after Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Monday's parliamentary elections in Canada.
(2025-04-29). China's Tiandu satellite pulls off laser ranging in Earth-moon space under daylight. ecns.cn From Saturday to Sunday, China's Tiandu-1 communication and navigation technology experiment satellite successfully conducted a laser ranging technology test in the Earth-moon space under strong daylight interference conditions.
(2025-04-29). Guangdong first to issue judicial policy on IP disputes. ecns.cn Guangdong's top court has issued China's first judicial policy on artificial intelligence and intellectual property, clarifying responsibilities in copyright disputes involving AI-generated content.
(2025-04-29). Atomic energy draft law submitted for review. ecns.cn China aims to complete its emergency management system for atomic energy accidents in order to support the sound and sustainable development of the atomic energy industry, according to a draft law under review by Chinese lawmakers.
(2025-04-29). Tidal creeks create stunning scene at Jiaozhou Bay. ecns.cn The red beach is famous for its landscapes featuring the red plant of Suaeda salsa, one of the few species of plant that can live in highly alkaline soil.
(2025-04-29). 8th Digital China Summit kicks off in Fuzhou. ecns.cn With more than 300 professional institutions attending, the 8th Digital China Summit opened its experience area to professional visitors on Monday, showcasing the nation's digital transformation achievements amid robust growth in the digital sector.
(2025-04-29). China's 2nd homegrown cruise ship enters floating stage. ecns.cn Adora Flora City reached a crucial point in its construction work on Monday, moving closer to its scheduled delivery in 2026.
(2025-04-29). Unlocking Chinese CitiesÔΩúChina's 'sexiest' small town goes global. ecns.cn Xincheng produces over 170 million swimsuits a year, with its annual output value at around 15 billion yuan, and exports 500 million USD worth of swimsuits annually, which represents over 40 percent of the national total | and a quarter of the global total.
(2025-04-29). Foreign Ministry: China won't kneel down. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the video "Never Kneel Down!" on Tuesday, condemning U.S. bullying in the tariff war.
(2025-04-29). Unlocking Chinese CitiesÔΩúA third of world's violins manufactured in 'Cremona of the East'. ecns.cn The violin is a Western musical instrument known for its elegance. Surprisingly, a third of the world's violins are produced in a Chinese town ⚪ Huangqiao in east China's Jiangsu Province. In this town of about 200,000 people, nearly 1/6 of the population is engaged in the musical instrument industry.
(2025-04-29). France threatens Iran with sanctions if nuclear deal not reached. geo.tv 
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot speaks during the Forum d'affaires Franco-Chinois in Shanghai on March 28, 2025. — AFPUNITED NATIONS: France, Germany, and the United Kingdom will not hesitate to reimpose sanctions against Tehran if European security is threatened…
(2025-04-29). Saudi Arabia to enforce strict penalties on unauthorised Hajj attempters, facilitators. geo.tv 
The image shows pilgrims circling the Holy Kaaba during Hajj. — Reuters/FileRIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced a series of stringent penalties targeting individuals who attempt to perform Hajj without the required permit, as well as those who facilitate such…
(2025-04-29). Liberals win tight Canada election, set to form minority govt. geo.tv 
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks onstage during an event at the Liberal Party election night headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada April 29, 2025. — ReutersLiberals fall short of 172 seats needed to form majority govt.Trump's tariffs, annexation musings boosts Carney's…
(2025-04-29). Nepal plans to restrict Everest permits to experienced climbers. geo.tv 
(2025-04-29). Finland backs EU goal to slash emissions 90% by 2040. geo.tv 
Smoke rises from a factory in front of Mount Fuji during the sunset at Keihin industrial zone in Kawasaki, Japan, on January 16, 2017. —ReutersWARSAW: Finland supports a European Union target to cut the bloc's net greenhouse gas emissions 90% by 2040, the country's state secretary…
(2025-04-29). Power begins to return after huge outage hits Spain and Portugal. geo.tv 
People board a metro train as metro operations resume partially, after power begins to return following a huge outage that hit Spain and Portugal, in Madrid, Spain April 29, 2025. — ReutersAuthorities try to establish what caused outage.Public transport has been brought to halt.Supply…
(2025-04-29). Trump's Global Tariffs Are Meant for China. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" on April 2, 2025, marked the formal launch of sweeping global tariffs, capping months of escalatory announcements since returning to office. Amplifying the economic nationalism of his first term, it marks the culmination of Trump's decades-old advocacy for raising tariffs and reviving American industry. His latest push builds on more than
(2025-04-29). The Little Town that Could. counterpunch.org 
It's not every day a small town beats back a $500 million industrial project, but that's exactly what just happened in Belfast, Maine, population 6,700. The project was a land-based industrial fish farm as big as Gillette Stadium, Fenway Park and two Boston Gardens — combined. In dollar terms, it might have been the biggest
(2025-04-29). Where Are the Defenders of the Human Rights of Venezuelans? counterpunch.org 
"Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status
(2025-04-29). How to Avoid Trade Wars and World War Three. counterpunch.org 
Not a day goes by without a new shock to Americans and our neighbors around the world from the Trump administration. On April 22nd, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) downgraded its forecasts for global growth in 2025, from 3.3% to 2.8%, and warned that no country will feel the pain more than the United States.
(2025-04-29). Marco Rubio and the Death of Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
Rubio has made the Department of State virtually irrelevant, playing no role in key negotiations involving wars between Russia and Ukraine as well as between Israel and the Palestinians. Rubio is not participating in the sensitive talks between the United States and Iran to restore the Iran nuclear agreement. All of these matters are being handled by a billionaire real-estate developer, Steve Witkoff, who has no experience or knowledge in dealing with any of these issues. But Witkoff is worth $2 billion, and presumably Trump felt that clinching real estate deals is good training for crafting complicated internati…
(2025-04-29). Greenland in the Crosshairs of U.S. Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
President Trump, in his March 4 State of the Union address, stated: "And I also have a message tonight for the incredible people of Greenland. We strongly support your right to determine your own future, and if you choose, we welcome you into the United States of America. We need Greenland for national security and
(2025-04-29). Wild Dogs of Brooklyn. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-29). Kidnapping the Rubicon. counterpunch.org they are arresting the judges kidnapping the rubicon slashing the songs of spring warblers there is no time left to look for saviors or rain from clouds or ghosts of gods the tree of life survivor of the unsurvivable clings to cliffsides suspended over the bardo roots exposed naked battered by king tides and mighty
(2025-04-29). The Myth of Conquest: Why Gaza Will Never Be Subdued by Israel. counterpunch.org 
To conquer a place is to fundamentally subdue its population. This must be clearly differentiated from 'occupation', a specific legal term that governs the relationship between a foreign "occupying power" and the occupied nation under international law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention. When Israeli forces were ultimately compelled to redeploy from the Gaza Strip in
(2025-04-29). ICE Contracts Avelo Airlines to Fly Deportees. counterpunch.org 
Avelo Airlines has entered into a controversial agreement with US immigration authorities to operate deportation flights, sparking protests from coast to coast. Activists, legal organizations, and local communities are mobilizing against the carrier's role in deportations. The controversy reflects a broader reckoning with the US's long and bipartisan history of immigration enforcement. Ultra-low budget airline
(2025-04-29). The Tax Debate: What's In it for Jeff Bezos and Amazon CEO Andrew Jassy. counterpunch.org 
Top Amazon executives have received huge tax windfalls from the 2017 tax reform and stand to reap even bigger windfalls from the new tax legislation Congress is currently crafting. A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies, the Athena Coalition, and PowerSwitch Action provides detailed analysis on how our rigged tax system has expanded the
(2025-04-29). Some pets now get better medical treatment than their owners. onlineopinion.com.au While there are inherent differences between the two, animals in Britain are increasingly likely to receive more timely and readily accessible medical treatment than their human counterparts, albeit often at a direct financial cost to their owners.
(2025-04-29). Methods of electricity generation. onlineopinion.com.au Many believe that ideology and laws are stronger than the laws of Nature if forced. The reality is the reverse.
(2025-04-29). Nael Barghouti and fellow liberated prisoners arrive today in Turkey. samidoun.net 
Today, six Palestinian prisoners liberated in the Toufan al-Ahrar exchange traveled to Turkey from Egypt; all six had been part of the group of liberated life sentence and long sentence prisoners deported to Egypt as part of the exchange. Among them is Nael Barghouti, the longest-held Palestinian prisoner in Zionist jails, who served 44 years …
(2025-04-29). Congo pastor fights prejudice, abuse. anabaptistworld.org The Indigenous Batwa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo suffer discrimination and inhumane treatment by the Bantu majority.
(2025-04-29). The end of the Western illusion and the new global reality. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist In the global arena, there is an environment in which many standards — from human rights to nuclear conventions, from international legal norms to social conventions — are failing, increasing insecurity and shaking the foundations of the so-called "rules-based" world order. Historically speaking, the global order has been shaped by …
(2025-04-29). Power, Visas, and the Politics of Exclusion: How Borders Are Being Used to Silence Dissent. bylinetimes.com From the
(2025-04-29). Shin Bet chief defiantly quits, leaving battle over its fate to High Court. haaretz.com Amid conflicting affidavits from Ronen Bar and Netanyahu, Israel's top court lacks the tools to assess their dueling claims on complex failures — and must now decide whether a government can dismiss a Shin Bet chief without oversight from the top appointments committee…
(2025-04-29). Reports of in Gaza cease-fire talks inaccurate, Israeli official says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Far-right activists attack demonstrators honoring children killed in Gaza ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 57 Palestinians, Hamas-run health ministry says ‚ñ ICJ: World court opens hearings on Israel's obligation to facilitate aid to Gaza and West Bank ‚ñ UNRWA: Over 50 UNRWA staff detained and abused by Israel since the start of the war, chief says…
(2025-04-29). ICC judges reportedly bar prosecutor from publicizing arrest warrants prior to approval. haaretz.com ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has frustrated judges, The Guardian reported, with sources claiming his early announcements about arrest warrants in the Palestine case pressures judges ‚ñ Former prosecutors would only announce warrants aftertheir approval…
(2025-04-29). Confidential minutes reveal affidavit distorted discussions, misrepresented Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com Protocols seen by Haaretz, which were not made available to the public, show that Netanyahu did not disclose in his affidavit Bar's proposal to assassinate top Hamas officials, despite trying to show in his affidavit that Bar wanted to avoid harming Hamas…
(2025-04-29). Netanyahu tells judges in graft trial: Milchan swims in champagne, Sara only got a taste. haaretz.com In his testimony in the 1000 case, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied there was a 'supply line' of gifts from Hollywood tycoon and denied helping his business interests in Israel…
(2025-04-29). Full Speech: India Shames Pakistan With Own Minister's Confession At UN Terror Meet After Pahalgam. hindustantimes.com India ripped apart Pakistan at the United Nations on Monday over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking at the launch of the Victims of Terrorism Association Network in New York, Indian diplomat, Ambassador Yojna Patel, condemned terrorism "in all its forms" without naming Pakistan. She also pointed to Pakistan Defence Minister Khwaja Asif's "open confession" regarding Pakistan's history of supporting terrorist groups. Watch India's strong reaction at the UN in this video.
(2025-04-29). Full Speech In English: Putin Aide Lavrov Shocks Trump After His U-Turn On Putin | Russia,Ukraine,US. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for the strengthening of coordination and interaction within BRICS amid Trump's attack on the grouping during the meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. He said that we must work on "expanding and deepening solidarity and cooperation among the developing world and emerging economies, constantly enhancing the appeal and authority of the greater BRICS." Lavrov made a special mention of the strategic leadership of Xi Jinping and Putin.
(2025-04-29). Jordan: Informal Camp Residents Displaced. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Amman, Jordan, February 11, 2024. | © 2024 Alexis Jumeau/Abaca/Sipa via AP Photo | (Amman) — Jordanian authorities have forcibly evicted and demolished homes and shops in an informal Palestinian refugee camp in Amman without adequate consultation, notice, compensation process, relocation assistance, or means of redress as part of a road expansion project, Human Rights Watch said today. More families are expected to be affected as the project continues.The urban development project displaced scores of residents of al-Mahatta (Station) camp, and the government's failure to foll…
(2025-04-29). Muruli Mukasa warns against radicalism of youth. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa, has warned youth against political intolerance and radicalism, saying it risks their safety. Muruli, who was presiding over a security meeting in Jinja City, said that rather than focusing their energies on productive politics, some youth are engaging in radicalized politics and threatening …
(2025-04-29). Could Trump trash the US-Africa AGOA trade pact? independent.co.ug 
African nations have enjoyed duty-free access to the US market for over two decades under the AGOA. What if US President Trump refuses to renew it? ANALYSIS | ADWOA TENKORAMAA DOMENA | The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade agreement at the core of US economic policy on Africa, is soon set to expire. …
(2025-04-29). The growing prospect of an African Pope: Who it might be. independent.co.ug 
The growing number of cardinals from Africa eligible to vote in the upcoming papal election, along with a rising number of Catholics on the continent, signals promise for those hoping for an African Pope. Here, bird story agency looks at which African cardinal might be chosen. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | As the College …
(2025-04-29). Tarakinikini appointed as Fiji's ambassador-designate to Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Anish Chand in Suva Filipo Tarakinikini has been appointed as Fiji's Ambassador-designate to Israel. This has been stated on two official X, formerly Twitter, handle posts overnight. "#Fiji is determined to deepen its relations with #Israel as Fiji's Ambassador-designate to Israel, HE Ambassador @AFTarakinikini prepares to present his credentials on 28 April, 2025," stated…
(2025-04-29). Rearming Germany: A NATO Imperative. thinktank.pk As Germany commemorates the 70th anniversary of its NATO membership, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued a stark call to action: strengthening the German military must become the country's central political undertaking in the years ahead. Speaking during a ceremony in Brussels on Monday, Steinmeier underscored the urgency of Germany's rearmament, framing it not merely as …
(2025-04-29). China tops global ranking of overall nuclear power capacity, report says. ecns.cn After the approval of the 10 new units, the total number of Hualong One nuclear power units in operation or under construction, both domestically and internationally, has reached 41, it said.
(2025-04-29). Much-awaited cruise ship set for final work. ecns.cn China's second domestically-made large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, reached a crucial point in its construction work on Monday, moving closer to its scheduled delivery in 2026.
(2025-04-29). Stricter controls imposed on marketing of smart driving cars. ecns.cn Once an avid fan of the electric Xiaomi SU7, Wang's enthusiasm for such vehicles waned after a fatal crash in East China's Anhui province in March involving the model.
(2025-04-29). Chinese tech to aid global smart cars. ecns.cn Global carmakers are racing to leverage local Chinese technology, particularly smart in-car functions and advanced driver assistance systems, to sharpen their competitive edge in the world's largest and also fiercest auto market.
(2025-04-29). Solar, wind together beat coal capacity in Q1. ecns.cn China's combined installed capacity of wind and solar power surpassed that of coal power for the first time by the end of the first quarter, marking a significant milestone in the country's energy transition.
(2025-04-29). Live wedding painting captures love and memories. ecns.cn Imagine watching a painter bring your late family members to life on canvas — standing beside you at your wedding ceremony. That's where wedding painters make a difference, turning fleeting moments into lasting emotional memories.
(2025-04-29). China backs probe into Kashmir attack. ecns.cn China welcomes all measures that help ease the latest tensions between Pakistan and India and supports a just investigation into the recent deadly attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir as soon as possible.
(2025-04-29). Wang Yi: China seeks de-escalation in Pakistan, India situation. ecns.cn China hoped that Pakistan and India would exercise restraint and meet each other halfway to de-escalate the situation following a terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir"…
(2025-04-29). China's first seawater desalination project utilizing power plant thermal drainage water puts into operation. ecns.cn China's first seawater desalination project using thermal drainage from power plants was put into operation in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province on Monday. Upon completion.
(2025-04-29). Nation's job market grows in 1st quarter. ecns.cn Senior officials and industry experts have expressed confidence in China's job market growth, as the central government has prepared for uncertainties and will continue releasing supportive policies in finance, skills training and entrepreneurship to maintain the stability of domestic employment.
(2025-04-29). Putin Halts Fire for Victory Day—Ukraine Calls for Real Peace. thinktank.pk In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. While the move is framed as a humanitarian gesture, it has elicited varied responses from Ukraine, the United States, and …
(2025-04-29). China, Russia, Germany Drive Global Military Surge. thinktank.pk In a reflection of growing geopolitical tensions, global military spending has reached an unprecedented high in 2024 — the 10th consecutive year of increases, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Military expenditure, adjusted for inflation, soared by 9.4% to $2.72 trillion, marking the steepest annual increase since the Cold War's conclusion. A …
(2025-04-29). Egypt nears clean energy goal with El Dabaa nuclear power plant. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Egypt presidential hopeful Ahmed Tantawi questioned in new cases. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). ICE Contracts Avelo Airlines to Fly Deportees: Locals Prefer their ICE Crushed. pressenza.com 
Avelo Airlines has entered into a controversial agreement with US immigration authorities to operate deportation flights, sparking protests from coast to coast. Activists, legal organizations, and local communities are mobilizing against the carrier's role in deportations. The controversy reflects a broader reckoning with the US's long and bipartisan history of immigration enforcement. | By Roger D. Harris | Ultra-low budget airline flies gamblers, Hillary Clinton, and now deportees | Avelo Airlines started off flying gamblers in 1989 as
(2025-04-29). Guizhou poised to become major player in global digital economy. ecns.cn Guizhou province in Southwest China has emerged as a national computing network hub.
(2025-04-29). Minutes show affidavit distorted discussions, misrepresented Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com Protocols seen by Haaretz, which were not made available to the public, show that Netanyahu did not disclose in his affidavit Bar's proposal to assassinate top Hamas officials, despite trying to show in his affidavit that Bar wanted to avoid harming Hamas…
(2025-04-29). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-29). Without SEPTA, Philly businesses worry about lack of parking, traffic gridlock. whyy.org
(2025-04-29). All the Worst Evils Are Happening Right Out in the Open. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-29). Radical Socialist Statement on Civilian Killings in Pahalgam. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-29). 41 Sudanese killed in RSF artillery attack on El Fasher. albawaba.com
(2025-04-29). Massive blaze erupts at central London power substation. albawaba.com
(2025-04-29). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). China postpones return of Shenzhou XIX flight crew due to weather concerns. ecns.cn
(2025-04-29). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). CPJ, partners urge UN to examine press freedom restrictions in Honduras. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-04-29). Armed group threatens Iraq's Al Rabiaa TV after report on Iran-US talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). CPJ joins more than 270 organizations, journalists in call against enacted Peruvian law. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). 2 Macao journalists detained, risk prosecution after seeking to cover parliament. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-29). Larry Continues To Hit The Nail(s) … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-29). After death at JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island: Amazon workers must take control over workplace safety! wsws.org It is impossible to have safe working conditions as long as Amazon and other workplaces are under the thumb of Wall Street oligarchs. Workers showed the alternative through their own practice when they forced management to shut operations after Salcedo-Chevalier's death for two shifts.
(2025-04-29). Morenoite-led union organizes "national seminar" with the military in Brazil. wsws.org The event exposed the Morenoites' reactionary nationalist pro-militarist policy, giving a platform to military personnel and figures who defend the bloody 1964-85 dictatorship.
(2025-04-29). Massive blackout paralyses Spain and Portugal. wsws.org Subway networks, hospitals, airports, traffic lights, ATMs and telecommunications systems were crippled in scenes that brought a 21st-century population back to 19th-century conditions.
(2025-04-29). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org In Bolivia, thousands of miners and supporters presented demands to the Arce administration relating to fuel shortages and high prices. Hundreds of healthcare workers across Saskatchewan, Canada rallied to demand an improved contract.
(2025-04-29). Germany's conservative parties nominate incoming government ministers: The merging of the financial oligarchy and state power. wsws.org The nominations from the CDU and CSU show that the shift to the right that is taking place in the US under Donald Trump is not exceptional. The return to militarism, which forms the core of the incoming government's program, also requires a sharp turn to the right in the spheres of domestic security, economic policy and culture.
(2025-04-29). Private equity firm announces bankruptcy, leading to shutdown of hospital system throughout southeast Pennsylvania. wsws.org A Texas bankruptcy ruling led to the planned shutdown of two hospitals, employing 2,651 people and serving 75,000 patients in suburban Philadelphia.
(2025-04-29). US airstrike massacres 68 people in migrant detention camp in Yemen. wsws.org A US airstrike killed 68 people at a migrant detention facility Monday in Yemen's Sa'ada province, in one of the greatest massacres of civilians to date in the Trump administration's war on Yemen.
(2025-04-29). Trump's first 100 days of counterrevolution and criminality. wsws.org From his first day in office, Trump has worked methodically to establish a presidential dictatorship, following a blueprint drawn up by his fascist advisors.
(2025-04-29). Chicago faces transit collapse as regional authority warns of "doomsday" cuts without additional funding. wsws.org The Chicago metropolitan Regional Transportation Authority warns of Severe Cuts Without State and Federal Funding.
(2025-04-29). Hundreds attend Detroit funeral for Stellantis Dundee Engine worker Ronnie Adams. wsws.org The 63-year-old skilled tradesman was crushed to death by an automated crane at the Dundee Engine Complex in southeast Michigan on April 7.
(2025-04-29). Euro-Med: At least 94% of those killed in Gaza are civilians. presstv.ir The Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor announced on Monday that at least 94 percent of the victims of the regime's fatal attacks are civilians.
(2025-04-29). Biden officials refrained from exerting pressure on Israel for Gaza ceasefire: Report. presstv.ir A report shows that former US officials refrained from pressuring the Israeli regime to agree to a ceasefire during Tel Aviv's genocide in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-29). Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah fully committed to ceasefire despite Israeli violations. presstv.ir Sheikh Qassem says Hezbollah stands fully committed to the November 27 ceasefire agreement with Israel despite the regime's frequent violations of the deal.
(2025-04-28). Nearly 50% of surveyed firms to reduce business with U.S. ecns.cn A survey covering more than 1,100 Chinese foreign trade companies found that nearly 50 percent of respondents will scale back their business activities with the United States amid tariff hikes.
(2025-04-28). ASEAN eyes united response to tariffs. ecns.cn Southeast Asian countries have begun bilateral talks with the United States as the trade-dependent region grapples with potential effects of high tariffs and growing protectionism.
(2025-04-28). Xi calls for rallying working class. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for pooling the strength of the country's working class and working people into a powerful force to make greater contributions in the new era, as China embarks on a new journey to build a great country and advance national rejuvenation.
(2025-04-29). Green Bay, May Day 2025! 6 P.M. Rally, Leicht Park. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-04-29). Israel's Ben Gvir Gets Meetings With Four GOP Lawmakers on Capitol Hill. news.antiwar.com Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, leader of the far-right Jewish Power party, landed meetings with four Republican members of Congress on Monday during a visit to Capitol Hill. Ben Gvir, an outspoken proponent of the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, told The Times of Israel that the lawmakers he met with included Rep. Brian …
(2025-04-29). Is Trump the last straw for the dollar system? geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Will US President Donald Trump be the tipping point for the dollar system? Even Western financial outlets now warn of the beginning of the end of dollar dominance. Political economists Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, and Mick Dunford analyze the crisis.
(2025-04-29). "The masters of the universe are Jews," former US Senator declares in Israel. thegrayzone.com Ex-GOP Senator and Republican Jewish Coalition chair Norm Coleman proclaimed with a straight face that Jews control the world during a Jerusalem conference featuring a speech by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Former US Senator Norm Coleman has raised eyebrows by declaring that "the masters of the universe are Jews" at a major Zionist lobby event in Jerusalem. In an address to a summit hosted by the Adelson-funded Jewish News Syndicate on April 27, Coleman pointed to various major technology firms …
(2025-04-29). Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War. covertactionmagazine.com This week marks the 50-year anniversary of the end of the U.S. war against the country and people of Vietnam. Americans refer to the war as the Vietnam War, but it was actually an American war. This war had a huge impact on me, my generation and, of course, the Vietnamese. Growing up in the …
(2025-04-29). Thursday 5/8: California Mission Bell Markers: A Study of Heritage and Culture. indybay.org Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/17: Palestinian Cultural Day at County of Santa Clara. indybay.org Santa Clara County Government Center (McEntee Plaza) | 70 West Hedding Street | San Jose, CA 95110…
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/3: Sebastopol: May Day Strong Protest. indybay.org Intersection of N. Main Street (Hwy 116) and Bodega Ave (Hwy 12) | Sebastopol, CA 95472…
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/3: Livermore: May Day Strong Protest – Together We Stand. indybay.org Plaza at 116 S. Livermore Ave | (intersection of First St. and Livermore Ave) | Livermore, CA 94550 | Using the principles of nonviolence and peaceful protest, we will stand together and stand strong.
(2025-04-29). Friday 5/2: El Sobrante: May Day Strong Protest. indybay.org San Pablo Dam Road and Appian Way | El Sobrante, CA 94803 | Using the principles of nonviolence and peaceful protest, we will stand together and stand strong.
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/3: San Leandro: May Day Strong – We are the Many. indybay.org Intersection of E. 14th Street and Toler Avenue | San Leandro, CA 94577…
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/3: San Mateo: May Day Strong – We are the Many. indybay.org South El Camino Real between 16th Ave. and 17th Ave. | San Mateo, CA 94402 | Peaceful protest…
(2025-04-29). Saturday 5/3: Telsa Takedown Palo Alto – May Day Strong. indybay.org Sidewalk Protest: 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA | Using the principles of nonviolence and peaceful protest, we will stand together and stand strong. Children are welcome.
(2025-04-29). Friday 5/2: Santa Cruz Critical Mass. indybay.org Downtown Clocktower, Pacific Ave & Water St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-04-29). Thursday 5/1: Santa Cruz – May Day Strong: We are the Many. indybay.org Dakota Avenue & Ocean Street, Santa Cruz…
(2025-04-29). What's Preventing a United Front Against the Trump Regime? indybay.org Trump Won't Change, But His Foes Must…
(2025-04-29). Ex-millionaire warns: "Excessive wealth is one of the greatest dangers of our time." indybay.org "A lot of money makes you lonely. It disconnected me from the | world to a certain extent. Many rich people talk about their mistrust | that those around them only want their money. You're constantly | preoccupied with money, with material things."
(2025-04-29). Breaking: Los Angeles Community College Administrator Annie G. Reed named in new lawsuit. indybay.org Los Angeles Community College District Administrator Annie G. Reed has been named in a chilling lawsuit allegations for allowing a fellow school administrator to plant drugs on employees to destroy their careers—according to Los Angeles Superior Court filing.
(2025-04-29). Senator Josh dirty double-crossing energy bill SB 540 sell out. indybay.org No On SB 540!
(2025-04-29). Behind the curtain. newschoolfreepress.com This story was originally published in Sept. 2024, see Editor's Note below. When you think of ballet, here's what might come to mind: fluffy pink tutus squeezed over pale pink tights, the color of the fabric blending in seamlessly with the little girl's skin. Satin pink "ballet slippers" hugging tiny feet, the ribbons exaggeratedly tied …
(2025-04-29). Enrichment on Iran's soil, meaningful sanctions removal 'red lines' in talks with US: Spox. presstv.ir Iran says its right to domestic nuclear enrichment and effective removal of American sanctions are non-negotiable during indirect talks with Washington.
(2025-04-29). 'Systematic genocide': Gaza media office says Israel deliberately killing women, children. presstv.ir The Gaza media office has said that the Israeli regime deliberately kills civilians in Gaza as part of a systematic policy of genocide.
(2025-04-29). Death toll from Iran's southern port blast rises to 70 with over 1,000 injured. presstv.ir The death toll from a massive explosion that rocked Iran's southern Shahid Rajaee Port on Saturday has risen to 70, while more than 1,000 people have been injured…
(2025-04-29). Pezeshkian visits Baku as Iran, Azerbaijan look to strengthen ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Karabakh is an inseparable part of Azerbaijan's territory, reiterating Tehran's respect for Baku's rights in this regard.
(2025-04-29). Israel using Gaza aid as 'weapon of war': Palestinian envoy to ICJ. presstv.ir A Palestinian envoy has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that Israel has used humanitarian aid as a "weapon of war" as Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe due to months-long Israeli blockade.
(2025-04-29). Tel Aviv flights permanently suspended: Virgin Atlantic. presstv.ir Virgin Atlantic says the airlines flights to Tel Aviv are permanently suspended.
(2025-04-29). Pakistan says India military incursion 'imminent' as crisis deepens over Kashmir attack. presstv.ir Nuclear-armed arch-rivals India and Pakistan have long accused each other of backing forces to destabilize the other.
(2025-04-29). Yemen strikes US aircraft carrier, Israeli target in reprisal for deadly attacks. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces have targeted USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its escorts as well as a strategic position in the Israeli-occupied territories in retaliation for the deadly US attacks against the Arab country.
(2025-04-29). Israel uses new 'Bar' guided rockets in Gaza genocide as death toll surges. presstv.ir The Israeli military has already been using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools to cause massive large-scale destruction in Gaza.
(2025-04-29). Iran condemns deadly US attacks on Yemen as 'war crime', blasts international silence. presstv.ir Iran says the continued US military attacks on various parts of Yemen are amount to a war crime.
(2025-04-29). Canadians take to the polls as Trump renews US takeover push. presstv.ir Canadians take to polls in a federal election as the US president renews his US takeover push.
(2025-04-29). UN: US strikes in Yemen pose growing risk to civilians. presstv.ir The United Nations says it's deeply alarmed by US airstrikes on Yemen, including the targeting of a detention center housing African migrants in Sa'ada governorate.
(2025-04-29). Iran 'strong, confident' enough to thwart malicious external actors' plots: Araghchi. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is strong enough to thwart any plot by malicious external actors.
(2025-04-29). US 'brutality' won't cover up its military failure in Yemen: Ansarullah spox. presstv.ir The spokesperson for Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says the US can't obscure its fiasco in Yemen through vicious attacks in the Arab country.
(2025-04-29). Panamanians Gear Up For Indefinite Strike On April 28. popularresistance.org On April 24, thousands of Panamanians took to the streets to protest the recent approval of the pension reform in Panama promoted by the neoliberal government of José Raúl Mulino. Law 462 has been the source of a lot of controversy in the Central American country because, according to several unions, it will reduce retirement pensions compared to the previous system. The mobilization was called by the Association of Professors of Panama (ASOPROF) and the Single National Union of Industry and Construction and Similar Workers (SUNTRACS), who have announced that they will embark on an indefinite national strike on A…
(2025-04-29). Canada polls: Vote count begins as Trump's threats stir patriotism. geo.tv 
Liberal Leader Mark Carney votes with his wife Diana Fox Carney in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2025. — Reuters Trump's threats trigger patriotism, boosting support for PM Carney.Carney's Liberals hold lead over Poilievre's Conservatives: …
(2025-04-29). Mark Carney — Canada's newcomer who says he's best in crisis. geo.tv 
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney walks at the Ottawa International Airport, during election day in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2025. — ReutersOTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, on Monday, secured a key political win after his Liberal Party won Canada's…
(2025-04-29). Full Speech: Trump Mocks Kamala Supporter Taylor Swift, Meets Super Bowl Champs Philadelphia Eagles. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump took a dig at Taylor Swift while hosting the Philadelphia Eagles at the White House on April 28. The NFL team, excluding quarterback Jalen Hurts and several other players, visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9. "I was there along with Taylor Swift… How did that work out?" Trump noted during his speech. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-29). Canada heads to polls after Trump-dominated election campaign. geo.tv Liberal Leader Mark Carney votes with his wife Diana Fox Carney in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 28, 2025. — Reuters Trump's threats trigger patriotism, boosting support for PM Carney.Carney's Liberals hold lead over Poilievre's Conservatives: polls.Carney rallies people…
(2025-04-29). Marco Antonio Suástegui: The Warrior Lineage of the Yopes. itsgoingdown.org 
The following article by Vidulfo Rosales Sierra, translated by Scott Campbell, pays tribute to Marco Antonio Suástegui, a longtime and well-respected community organizer in Guerrero, Mexico, who played a key role in the defeat of the neoliberal La Parota dam project. He was targeted by a gunman and shot eight times on April 18, passing… On April 27, 2010, a solidarity and mutual aid caravan to the besieged autonomous Triqui municipality of San Juan Copala left the city of Oaxaca. Along the way, it was ambushed by government…
(2025-04-29). In Pictures: Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral. ummid.com Pope Francis, the Top Priest of The Roman Catholic Church who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, laid to rest at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, around 4 kms from The Vatican City, Saturday April 26, 2026…
(2025-04-29). ONAT alerta: Plazo para declaración de Impuesto sobre Ingresos Personales vence el 30 de abril. cubadebate.cu La Oficina Nacional de Administración Tributaria (ONAT) alertó este lunes que el plazo voluntario para la declaración y pago del Impuesto sobre Ingresos Personales, correspondiente a los ingresos obtenidos durante el ejercicio fiscal 2024, vence el próximo miércoles 30 de abril. La obligación afecta a múltiples sectores, con avances dispares en el cumplimiento a tres días del cierre.
(2025-04-29). Pedro Almodóvar afirma que Donald Trump pasará a la historia como una catástrofe. cubadebate.cu Para el reconocido cineasta español Pedro Almodóvar el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, pasará a la historia "como una catástrofe", según señaló el artista en Nueva York en su discurso de agradecimiento tras recibir el 50 Premio Chaplin, reconociendo toda su carrera.
(2025-04-29). La visita del almirante Holsey y una sugestiva coincidencia. cubadebate.cu Este lunes en horas de la tarde llegará a la Argentina el nuevo jefe del Comando Sur de los Estados Unidos, almirante Alvin Holsey. Durante su visita se reunirá en dos ocasiones con el presidente Javier Milei, en la Casa Rosada y también en la cena que ofrecerá la embajada estadounidense. Holsey desarrollará una intensa actividad durante los tres días.
(2025-04-29). Viengsay Valdés protagonizará "Carmen" con el Ballet Nacional de Panamá en función especial. cubadebate.cu La primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), Viengsay Valdés, interpretará el rol protagónico de la emblemática obra "Carmen" en una función única junto al Ballet Nacional de Panamá, el próximo 30 de abril en el Teatro Nacional de ese país. La acompañará el primer bailarín cubano àÅnyelo Montero, quien encarnará a Don José, según informaron fuentes culturales.
(2025-04-28). Belarusian parliament delegation attends patriotic forum in Volgograd, Russia. eng.belta.by A Belarusian parliament delegation led by Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko has arrived in Volgograd to take part in the Union State international forum "Great Heritage — Common Future", which will be held on 28-29 April.
(2025-04-28). F-18 rolls off US carrier as it turns to avoid Houthi fire. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Today the US Navy lost a F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet — worth at
(2025-04-28). As Canadians go to polls, Trump keeps banging on annexation. responsiblestatecraft.org 
As Canadians lined up to vote in today's
(2025-04-28). South Sudan teetering on the edge of civil war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The people of South Sudan are once again
(2025-04-28). Enrichment is the sticking point as US-Iran talks cautiously 'hopeful'. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Alarmed by
(2025-04-28). Trump can boycott, but the failure and end of Vietnam War is a fact. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration has
(2025-04-28). China, Philippines both plant flag on reef, escalating Maritime tussle. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Philippines-China maritime tussle just edged up a notch this past week, with Chinese television
(2025-04-28). Only the United Poor Can Save Medicaid. progressive.org As bipartisan attacks on Medicaid remain a threat, we need to keep fighting for our right to health care.
(2025-04-28). Art to Awaken and Inform. progressive.org Sue Coe and Stephen F. Eisenman's 'The Young Person's Illustrated Guide to American Fascism' provides young people with an easy-to-understand history of recent fascism.
(2025-04-28). Harvard's Resistance To Trump Is a Start. Universities Must Go Farther. progressivehub.net DAVID PALUMBO-LIU | ACADEME BLOG…
(2025-04-28). Inspector General Probes Whether Trump, DOGE Sought Private Taxpayer Information. progressivehub.net BY WILLIAM TURTON, AVI ASHER-SCHAPIRO, CHRISTOPHER BING AND ANDY KROLL | PROPUBLICA…
(2025-04-28). Immigrants Are Our Neighbors. Isn't That Enough? progressivehub.net MEREDITH LEHMAN | OTHERWORDS…
(2025-04-28). Marching against El Salvador's police state. therealnews.com 
Across the country, chairs sit empty around dinner tables. Husbands, brothers, sons, mostly, are missing. Caught up in a government dragnet that picked them off the streets. Or took them from their homes. Or ripped them off of buses or from their workplaces. The news gushes over how safe the country of El Salvador is …
(2025-04-28). 'Worse' than McCarthyism: Trump's war on higher education, free speech, and political dissent. therealnews.com 
A dystopian reality has gripped America's colleges and universities: ICE agents are snatching and disappearing international students in broad daylight; student visas are being revoked en masse overnight; funding cuts and freezes are upending countless careers and our entire public research infrastructure; students are being expelled and faculty fired for speaking out against Israel's US-backed …
(2025-04-28). Defections Rock UAE-Backed Forces in Yemen as Trump's War Plan Falters. mintpressnews.com Around 100 officers from the UAE-backed National Resistance Forces (NRF) in Yemen have defected to join Ansar Allah, delivering a major blow to U.S. and Gulf-backed efforts inside the country. The development comes amid threats of a U.S.-supported ground offensive and intensified American airstrikes against civilian targets. On Sunday, approximately 100 officers from Yemen's United …
(2025-04-28). Minoritised women are being kidnapped and trafficked under Syria's Western-backed regime. thecanary.co Since the new regime in Syria took power, there has been a wave of abductions targeting women and girls, particularly from minoritised communities. This accompanies an "escalation in the rate of civilian assassinations", linked in many cases to "sectarian affiliation". Western allies Turkey and Israel, meanwhile, continue to take advantage of the chaos. Revenge, chaos, …
(2025-04-28). ÿ•ÿ≥ÿ±ÿßÿ¶ŸäŸÑ ÿ™ÿ®ŸäÿØ ŸÖÿß ŸÑÿß ŸäŸÇŸÑ ÿπŸÜ ÿ£ÿ±ÿ®ÿπ ÿπÿßÿ¶ŸÑÿßÿ™ ŸäŸàŸÖŸäŸãÿß ŸÅŸä ÿ∫ÿ≤ÿ© ŸÖŸÜÿ∞ ÿ£ŸÉÿ™Ÿàÿ®ÿ± 2023. thecanary.co We're humbled to introduce our Canary writer, Alaa Shamali from Palestine — but currently a refugee in Oman. We will be publishing him in Arabic — but if you right click on the screen the menu that appears should give you the option to translate the article to English. If you are reading on mobile, this will …
(2025-04-28). Over two million families have been hit by DWP Universal Credit savings limit. thecanary.co Universal Credit claimants are facing severe penalties under current Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules that slash benefit payments for those with savings above certain thresholds—forcing many struggling families into further hardship. According to a revealing report titled Saving Penalties the system is set up to cut benefits for anyone holding more than £6,000 …
(2025-04-28). Palestine Action Scotland just smashed another cog in Israel's genocide supply chain. thecanary.co Palestine Action has done it again and hit a cog in the machinery of Israel's ongoing genocide — this time, a specialty metal alloys facility in Scotland. Palestine Action Scotland: Righton Blackburns' supply chain links to Israel In the early hour of Friday 25 April, an autonomous group acting under the banner of Palestine Action …
(2025-04-28). Delaware's elected leaders urge continued collective power against Trump administration during packed town hall. whyy.org 
(2025-04-28). Community College of Philadelphia's board names provost Alycia Marshall as interim president. whyy.org 
(2025-04-28). Trump made big promises and moved at frenetic speed. 100 days in, here's what he's done and not done. whyy.org The weeks since President With a compliant Republican-controlled Congress, Trump has had a free hand to begin overhauling the federal government and upending foreign policy. | As Trump hits his 100th day in office Tuesday, his imprint is everywhere. But the long-term impact is often unclear. | Some of the Republican president's executive orders…
(2025-04-28). U.S. transportation secretary calls for more shipbuilding during visit to Philly shipyard. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy talked about the need for more shipbuilding to be based in the United States during his visit to the Navy Yard in Philadelphia on Monday morning. | Duffy spoke in the shadow of a ship built at the shipyard, saying there's a big disparity between the U.S. and other countries when it comes to the production of ships. | "In 2022, America produced five vessels — China produced 1,800," he said. "We have to build ships again in Ame…
(2025-04-28). Takeaways from Trump's first 100 days: Steamrolling government and strong-arming allies. whyy.org In his His actions target the architecture of the
(2025-04-28). Swing-district Republicans in U.S. Congress have been hard to find for people angry about Trump. whyy.org Many days over the past two weeks, no one answered the phone at any of U.S. Rep. Scott Perry's four offices. | Perry's team did not share details about the Republican congressman's public appearances until they were over. Even supporters who live in Perry's central Pennsylvania district could not remember the last time he hosted an in-person town hall. | No one opened the locked door at his district office in Mechanicsburg last week when an Associated Press reporter rang the bell. A male voice said through the intercom, "I don't have any public appearance information that I can provide." | The U.S. House is endin…
(2025-04-28). N.J. Supreme Court questions Diocese of Camden's bid to block seating of grand jury on clergy sex abuse. whyy.org Members of New Jersey's Supreme Court sounded skeptical at times Monday about the effort of a Catholic diocese to stop the state from empaneling a grand jury to investigate clergy sexual abuse allegations. | The high court is considering the state attorney general's appeal of lower court rulings that sided with the Diocese of Camden, finding the state cannot seat a grand jury to examine the church officials' behavior because they're not public officials. | The issue dates to a
(2025-04-28). Madison Vets for Peace Memorial Day 2025 Rally Community Gathering (May 26, 2025). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-04-28). Columbus, WI PRIDE in the Park June 14, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: Come join us for Columbus' first ever Pride event held at the historic Fireman's Park Pavillion! We will have venders, food trucks, live entertainment, and activities! More information to come as we get closer to June!
(2025-04-28). Kenosha Juneteenth (June 14, 2025). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-04-28). Green Bay Juneteenth 2025 (June 14). wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1AUDMZnV7H/ Our 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration is here, and this year, we're stepping into the future with our theme: "From Freedom to Flourishing: The Next Chapter." Juneteenth is not just about history—it's about what comes next. Join us as we celebrate Black excellence, culture, and leadership, creating a future where we don't just survive—we …
(2025-04-28). Video Updates from WBW Chapter Coordinators Organizers. worldbeyondwar.org WBW chapter coordinators & staff organizers from around the world recorded messages of peace and solidarity, and shared updates about their work, for our Self-Care for Activists Workshop that took place on April 26, 2025. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-28). WBW News Action: Congo, Palestine, and Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-04-28). President Unveils Plan for Iran-Azerbaijan Strategic Partnership. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — During a state visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the two neighbors have agreed on a road map to strategic and comprehensive cooperation.
(2025-04-28). Death Toll from Blast at Iran's Southern Port Rises to 46. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The death toll from a huge explosion that ripped through Iran's southern Shahid Rajaei Port on Saturday has risen to 46, the minister of interior announced.
(2025-04-28). Iran, Azerbaijan Ink 7 Deals during Presidential Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior officials from Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan signed seven memoranda of cooperation during the Iranian president's state visit to Baku.
(2025-04-28). Pezeshkian Affirms Azerbaijan's Sovereignty over Karabakh in Visit to Baku. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — During a landmark visit to Baku, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described Karabakh as an inseparable part of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
(2025-04-28). Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Investigation into Iran Port Blast. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian security and judicial authorities to investigate and uncover any negligence or deliberate act in the massive explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port and follow up in accordance with regulations.
(2025-04-28). ICJ Begins Hearings on Humanitarian Obligations As Israel Pounds Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is going to begin five-day hearings on the Israeli regime's humanitarian obligations to Palestinians amid warnings of famine in Gaza.
(2025-04-28). Enrichment inside Iran A Red Line: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry made it clear that under no circumstances will Tehran forgo its right to enrich uranium domestically.
(2025-04-28). Peace Possible through Trade, Iran's President Says. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Trade, investment and constrictive interaction among the countries, coupled with respect for the rights of nations, will pave the way for peace and security, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2025-04-28). FM Warns of Iran's Immediate Response to Any Military Action. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Asserting Iran's resolve to foil the sinister external attempts at undermining its foreign policy, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned that any military strike will trigger Iran's immediate reciprocal action.
(2025-04-28). Iran Urges Global Mobilization against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign minister of Iran called for collective action by the international community to rein in the Zionist regime's genocidal crimes.
(2025-04-28). President Hails Iran's Friendly Ties with Azerbaijan Ahead of Visit to Baku. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the amicable and deep-rooted relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan, urging efforts to protect the bilateral ties from divisive issues.
(2025-04-28). Iran Raps US' Complicity in Israeli Crimes in Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian foreign minister held the US accountable for aiding and abetting the Zionist regime's atrocities and genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-28). IAEA Embraces Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency welcomed the negotiations between Iran and the US, expressing the UN nuclear agency's readiness to contribute to the process of talks.
(2025-04-28). Women, Children Killed in US Airstrikes in Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The United States launched airstrike targeting the Yemeni capital of Sana'a on Sunday, killing at least eight people, including women and children.
(2025-04-28). Al-Qassam video depicts rescue of Israeli captives from IOF bombing in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org The video is considered the most dramatic in terms of the imminent risk the Israeli captives have endured because of the IOF's ongoing aerial aggression on the war-torn enclave.
(2025-04-28). DR Congo and M23 rebels agree to ceasefire following Qatar-mediated talks. peoplesdispatch.org After months of intense fighting, the Congolese government and M23 rebels have agreed to a ceasefire, brokered through Qatar-mediated talks. While hopeful, the real challenge lies in ensuring this ceasefire leads to lasting stability in eastern Congo.
(2025-04-28). "We should not negotiate with a begging bowl" : South Africa's auto-industry leader on Trump's tariff war. peoplesdispatch.org While Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports will likely have a considerable impact on South Africa's export-oriented auto-industry, it nevertheless has much scope to diversify and reorganize production for local markets.
(2025-04-28). Iran accuses Israel of trying to sabotage the ongoing nuclear talks with the US. peoplesdispatch.org Iran strongly objected to Israel's attempts to "dictate terms" in its ongoing indirect talks with the United States over its nuclear program. On Monday, April 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleged that Israel is trying to sabotage the diplomatic path and endanger peace in the region. | "Iran is strong and confident enough in its capabilities to thwart any attempt by malicious external actors to sabotage its foreign policy or dictate its course," Araghchi said Araghchi was responding to Netanyahu who repeated on Sunday…
(2025-04-28). Belgians to government: "We won't sacrifice pensions for warplanes" peoplesdispatch.org Protests against the pro-austerity and pro-militarization plans of Belgium's Arizona coalition government continue. On Sunday, April 27, thousands of people demonstrated in "The parties in government want everyone to work longer for less pension, particularly by introducing a malus or weakening pension inde…
(2025-04-28). Biden Gave Millions of Overtime Workers a Raise. Will Trump Kill It? otherwords.org Let's say you're a general manager at a fast food restaurant. You work 55 hours a week — not at all uncommon in the field — and earn a salary that comes out to less than $13 an hour. | Last year, a federal rule would have made you eligible for a raise. | Under rules set by the Biden administration, your employer would either have to increase your salary or pay you overtime for those extra 15 hours a week you spent working instead of being with your family. But now, unless the Trump administration acts to protect that raise from one of Trump's own judges, that raise will vanish. | President Trump's err…
(2025-04-28). Indigenous delegates at the UN raise alarm on voluntary isolated peoples. grist.org 
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. | At the Deforestation is closing in on some communities in the Amazon and many lack offi…
(2025-04-28). Global Repercussions of Trump's Withdrawal from Climate Politics. fpif.org Since its inauguration, the Trump administration has embarked on an aggressive agenda to dismantle vital environmental regulations and climate change initiatives, both at home and abroad. It has manifested through numerous deregulatory actions, the dismantling of established legal and administrative frameworks, and a blatant disregard for climate science. | The international response to this assault on climate politics is evolving, shaped largely by the strategic interests and geopolitical ambitions of major world powers. The U.S. withdrawal from global environmental and climate efforts has created a significant…
(2025-04-28). New Data Shows Wealth Expands After Higher State Taxes on High-Income Earners. ips-dc.org Introduction: |
(2025-04-28). With climate action at stake, pro-Trump statement at UNPFII met with silence. grist.org 
This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. | During the opening day of this year's United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, one speech took a striking turn. Indigenous leaders and representatives of nation states delivered 3-minute monologues about the plight and importance of Indigenous women around the globe. Most were followed by ripples of applause from the speakers' peers, or sometimes thunderous ovation if the statement was particularly rousing. | Notably, an hour or so in, when the U.S. counselor for economic and social affairs, Edward Heartney, delivered his
(2025-04-28). Will Trump Keep Flouting Constitution and Courts? dissidentvoice.org When President Donald Trump declared at mid-month he had no power to return an innocent man —Kilmar Abrego Garcia—that his staff mistakenly dispatched to El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), one of the arguments used was non-interference in a foreign country's affairs. The other was that once someone has crossed the border, U.S. courts …
(2025-04-28). Boris Johnson's dad pleads with Keir Starmer to help 'undo the huge damage of Brexit'. leftfootforward.org The letter will cause embarrassment for his son, whose campaign to pull Britain out of Europe has failed to deliver the promises he made.
(2025-04-28). Reform UK candidate shared post praising Hitler. leftfootforward.org Ahead of the local elections due to take place this week, it's been revealed that a candidate for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party shared a post praising Hitler.
(2025-04-28). Tory MPs look to remove Kemi Badenoch as local election disaster looms. leftfootforward.org "The discontent is a by-product of dire Tory poll ratings and a perception that Badenoch, 45, has performed poorly and focused on the wrong issues"
(2025-04-28). "Gott Off Rutgers Campus" Protest of Lawfare Queen Gottheimer, Tue 4/29 7:30 pm. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Of all of the Gubernatorial candidates, Josh "Ben Gvir" Gottheimer is the most fanatical about bringing the full…
(2025-04-28). Assembly 2025 June 10 Primary Elections LD IHRA Analysis by LD — LD 11 Thru 20. fightbackbetter.com The following is a review of LD 21 — 20 NJ Assembly races for now focusing on the primaries and…
(2025-04-28). Brian Buckle suffered a horrendous miscarriage of justice. Now, he's campaigning for change. thecanary.co I was one of these people who thought the British justice system was brilliant, that you could only be found guilty if you've committed a crime, and if you're telling the truth and are innocent then they'll protect you- how wrong I was! — Brian Buckle Brian Buckle: sentenced 33 years for crimes he did […] | By
(2025-04-28). Now Scientists Claim Near 20-Year Stable Arctic Sea Ice is "Unsurprising" and Predicted by Models. dailysceptic.org After decades of pushing the climate alarmist narrative that Arctic ice is melting fast, scientists have now claimed that the near 20-year stable Arctic sea ice is "unsurprising" and predicted by their models.
(2025-04-28). "The Number of Covid Deaths Are Being Padded" : US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as 'Coronavirus'. The CDC's "Probable" , "Likely" or "Presumed" Causes of Covid Death/By Sen. Scott Jensen, Laura Ingraham, and Prof Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net 
Original Link Here: "The Number of Covid Deaths Are Being Padded": US Hospitals Getting Paid More to Label Cause of Death as 'Coronavirus'. The CDC's "Probable", "Likely" or "Presumed" Causes of Covid Death — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Sen. Scott Jensen, Laura Ingraham, and Prof Michel Chossudovsky Global Research, April 27, 2025 …
(2025-04-28). 'Positive' Discrimination is Putting Lives at Risk. dailysceptic.org There is no such thing as 'positive' discrimination. And when it creeps into life-or-death professions like policing or flying a plane, it stops being merely unjust. It becomes dangerous, says Daniel Fessahaye.
(2025-04-28). Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 57 Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli attacks killed 57 Palestinians and wounded 153 more over the previous 24-hour period as US-backed Israeli strikes continue to pound the Strip. The Health Ministry said that the bodies of 14 Palestinians killed in previous Israeli attacks were also recovered from the rubble. The ministry's numbers account for …
(2025-04-28). Netanyahu Vows Israel Will Maintain Military Control of Gaza. news.antiwar.com On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Israel would maintain military control of Gaza and said he wouldn't allow the Palestinian Authority to replace Hamas. "Hamas will not be there. We're not going to put the PA there — why replace one regime which is sworn to our destruction with another regime that …
(2025-04-28). Sixty-Eight Reported Killed by US Airstrike on African Migrant Facility in Yemen. news.antiwar.com Sixty-eight people were killed by a US airstrike on a detention facility for African migrants in Yemen's northwestern Saada province, Yemen's Al Masirah TV has reported. Another 47 were injured by the US attack, which hit the facility early Monday morning. Footage and photos of the aftermath of the strike show bodies strewn in the …
(2025-04-28). Louis Theroux in Israel lobby's sights as he shows 'sociopathic' nature of illegal settlers. thecanary.co Despite recent capitulations to the pro-Israel lobby, the BBC has just broadcast a documentary by TV icon Louis Theroux on the "sociopathic" nature of the illegal settlement movement in occupied Palestine. And he's already very clearly in the sights of the lobby. Louis Theroux exposing racism, apartheid, and settler violence Louis Theroux worked on The […] | By
(2025-04-28). Amid massive Spain and Portugal blackout, we need 'extreme weather' protections for workers. thecanary.co "Extreme temperature variations" reportedly caused a massive blackout in Spain and Portugal on 28 April. And on the same day, trade union Unite marked International Workers' Memorial Day released "a set of policy proposals to protect workers from the impact of extreme weather". The electricity grid operator in Portugal, REN, claimed that a "rare atmospheric […] | By
(2025-04-28). Livestream: In new book, youth speak from the heart. electronicintifada.net We speak with We Are Not Numbers editor Ahmed Alnaouq, discuss Pope Francis' support for Palestine, censorship at 60 Minutes, resumed resistance operations in Gaza and more.
(2025-04-28). Ambassador hails Belarus' participation in INNOPROM Central Asia expo. eng.belta.by Belarus is widely recognized and praised at the INNOPROM Central Asia exhibition, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Uzbekistan Aleksandr Ogorodnikov said in an interview with the Belarus 1 TV channel on 27 April.
(2025-04-28). Belarus' manufacturers participate in INNOPROM Central Asia expo in Uzbekistan. eng.belta.by The main goal of the INNOPROM Central Asia exhibition is to expand industrial cooperation with the region's countries and establish connections between industrial enterprises and government bodies of Uzbekistan and other countries.
(2025-04-28). wage growth holds steady over 20 months. eng.belta.by According to the data, real wages in Belarus increased by 11.8% in March, following an 11.1% rise in February. In the public sector, real wages grew by 12.3%.
(2025-04-28). Turchin, Mishustin discuss Belarus-Russia trade, economic cooperation over phone. eng.belta.by The heads of government discussed pressing issues of trade and economic cooperation, as well as integration within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2025-04-28). Lukashevich arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS foreign meeting. eng.belta.by The ministers are set to review the implementation of agreements and outline further steps to develop strategic partnerships to prepare for the 17th BRICS summit, scheduled to take place in Brazil on 6—7 July.
(2025-04-28). Lukashenko to participate in forum, meet with Putin in Russia's Volgograd. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, will take part in the Belarus-Russia Union State international forum "Great Heritage – Common Future" in Volgograd.
(2025-04-28). Belarus to attend events to mark 50th anniversary of Southern liberation. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vadim Ipatov will take part in ceremonial events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Southern Vietnam and the country's reunification in Ho Chi Minh on 28-30 April.
(2025-04-28). Belarus' vice premier meets with Chinese medical equipment manufacturers. eng.belta.by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Karanik held a meeting with top executives of Chinese companies specializing in medical equipment manufacturing.
(2025-04-28). Belarusian parliament delegation lays flowers at Mamayev Kurgan in Russia's Volgograd. eng.belta.by A Belarusian parliament delegation led by Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko laid a wreath and flowers at the Eternal Flame on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia.
(2025-04-28). Delegations from Russia, Latvia, Slovakia, Germany to join Victory Day celebrations in Brest. eng.belta.by Brest has prepared an extensive Victory Day program, with a variety of events leading up to 9 May. Participating in the event will be not only residents of Brest and visitors from other regions of Belarus. Delegations from Latvia, Slovakia, Germany, and regions of Russia have already confirmed their participation.
(2025-04-28). Program of Labor Day celebrations in Gomel revealed. eng.belta.by The Labor Day program in Gomel is expected to be as eventful as | always. At noon, Lenin Square will host a ceremonial meeting, a festive | concert and a ceremony to inscribe Gomel Oblast on the Board of Honor…
(2025-04-28). War monument unveiled in Vitebsk. eng.belta.by The Tree of Life monument was unveiled near the 5th Regiment memorial | complex in Vitebsk in memory of the victims of the genocide of the | Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War.
(2025-04-28). Zelensky likely to agree to Trump's proposal — media. infobrics.org Trump and Zelensky meet for the first time since their public spat in the Oval Office.
(2025-04-28). Moldova ceding its territory to Western financial predators. infobrics.org Moldovan government is taking a similar path to Ukraine.
(2025-04-28). BRICS and the China—Russia Axis: Building a New World Order. infobrics.org As the global center of gravity continues its shift away from…
(2025-04-28). The Grand Projects of the Global South. infobrics.org Advancing modernization in the developing world calls for greater ambition and longer time horizons of the projects that address the needs of not only individual countries, but also regions, continents and the broader Global South…
(2025-04-28). How the BRICS Reserve Arrangement Is Challenging Western Financial Dominance. infobrics.org The CRA (Contingent Reserve Arrangement), established in 2014 by BRICS, is a tool for providing liquidity support and financial stability to its member countries during economic crises…
(2025-04-28). Zelensky vs. Poroshenko – rivalry intensifies. infobrics.org Meanwhile, Ukraine grapples with ultranationalism and neo-Nazi influence, perpetuating instability despite peace talks.
(2025-04-28). Political West wants to see Global South burn. infobrics.org Foreign actors are determined to set fires which could become thermonuclear this time, all across the Global South.
(2025-04-28). Syria Assures US It Poses No Threat to Israel. news.antiwar.com Much has been made recently of Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and their openness to normalizing relations with Israel. The specifics of this interest are more and more public, as a letter Syria submitted to the US has been made public. The letter has made it clear that the Syria poses no threat to Israel, …
(2025-04-28). Hamas: No Partial Truce, Only Comprehensive Deal With War-Ending Guarantees Acceptable. orinocotribune.com 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, as opposed to a partial one, ensuring the termination of the genocidal war in the besieged Gaza Strip. | Senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi made the remarks on Saturday as a delegation from the group is slated to meet Egyptian mediators in the capital Cairo to negotiate a long-term truce deal with "Tel Aviv" (occupied Yaffa). | "The mediators and the American administration now understand our position, which is a compre…
(2025-04-28). Almost Two In Three Latino Voters Now Have An Unfavorable View Of Trump As Tariff-Related Economic Concerns Mount. latintimes.com Almost two in three Latinos now have an unfavorable view of President Trump as his trade war threatens to upend the economy, the demographic's main concern…
(2025-04-28). CBP Seizes Over $10 Million In Liquid Meth At Texas Border; Driver Arrested. latintimes.com CBP officers seized over $10 million in liquid meth after inspecting a pickup truck driven by a Mexican citizen…
(2025-04-28). Chicagoans Flee on Foot After Finding $300K Cash That Had Fallen Off Brinks Truck. latintimes.com Opportunistic burglars in Chicago fled with wads of cash after a Brinks truck's back door swung open on a residential street.
(2025-04-28). Democratic Rep. Announces He Won't Seek Reelection Due To Return Of Cancer: 'The Sun Is Setting On My Time In Public Service'. latintimes.com Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said he won't seek re-election after his term ends as his cancer has returned. He will also cease to be the party's ranking member in the House Oversight Committee…
(2025-04-28). Deported Migrants' Photos Plastered on White House Lawn Causes Outrage: 'Why Don't You Just Start Putting Severed Heads on Sticks?'. latintimes.com The Trump administration was condemned for displaying yard signs of deported undocumented Americans and their alleged crimes along the White House lawn.
(2025-04-28). 'Drag Race' and 'Pose' Star Jiggly Caliente Dead at 44. latintimes.com The Filipina drag performer and transgender rights advocate passed away after a long battle with a severe infection.
(2025-04-28). Haiti Marriott Set To Close As Gangs Continue Gaining Ground. latintimes.com The Marriott Hotel in Port-au-Prince announced it will close its doors a decade after it opened, illustrating Haiti's deepening crisis…
(2025-04-28). Lele Pons' Pregnancy Gender Reveal Mishap Leads to Online Bullying and Mental Health Crisis. latintimes.com The Venezuelan influencer and artist organized a party to reveal the sex of her baby, which ended up making her the target of cyberbullies. The consequences for Lele Pons are serious.
(2025-04-28). Man Rescued While Climbing Mt. Fuji. He Was Rescued Again Days Later After Returning to Find Lost Phone. latintimes.com Days after being airlifted from Mt. Fuji, a college student was rescued from Japan's highest mountain for a second time as he attempted to find his lost phone.
(2025-04-28). Philadelphia Eagles' QB Jalen Hurts Officially Out of White House Visit Due to 'Scheduling Conflicts'. latintimes.com Jalen Hurts will skip the Eagles' Super Bowl celebration at the White House due to a "scheduling conflicts."
(2025-04-28). RFK Jr. to End 'Godsend' Narcan Program That Helped Reduce Overdose Deaths Despite His Past Heroin Addiction. latintimes.com Despite overcoming heroin addiction himself, RFK Jr. is backing plans to cut a critical Narcan program that helped reduce overdose deaths.
(2025-04-28). Shakira's "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran" Tour Ignites Travel Boom Across Charlotte, Arlington, Detroit and More U.S. Cities. latintimes.com The Colombian superstar is taking her tour to the US starting May 13th. Shakira already broke several records during her concerts in Latin America.
(2025-04-28). Stefanik Would Likely Be Republican Candidate For NY Governor If She Runs, Poll Shows. latintimes.com A new poll shows Rep. Elise Stefanik would get 44% of the support among Republicans at the moment should she run for New York Governor next year…
(2025-04-28). Treasury Sec. Isn't Worried About Empty Shelves as 'Empty Cargo Ships' Push Americans to Panic Buy. latintimes.com Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns of supply chain disruptions amid the trade war with China, saying he is not worried "at present."
(2025-04-28). Trump Claims He Runs 'the World' as He Hints Canadians Should Elect Him as Prime Minister. latintimes.com Trump declared he "runs the world" and encouraged Canadians to elect a U.S.-friendly leader.
(2025-04-28). Trump to Demand All Truck Drivers Speak English in Latest Executive Order: 'Non-Negotiable Safety Requirement'. latintimes.com Trump's latest executive order requires all truck drivers to speak English, framing it as a safety issue.
(2025-04-28). Trump Wants Pollster 'Criminals' Investigated for Fraud After Multiple Polls Reveal Dwindling Approval. latintimes.com Trump called for news outlets to be investigated for "election fraud" on Monday after a series of polls showed his approval ratings plunging to historic lows.
(2025-04-28). WATCH: Florida Fishing Boat Crashes Into Passenger Ferry in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision. latintimes.com A hit-and-run boat crash in Florida was declared a "mass casualty incident" after a ferry carrying families from a sand festival was hit by a speedboat.
(2025-04-28). Why Artists like Maná & Mariah Carey Were Left Out of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Who Got In. latintimes.com Despite being candidates to be inductees, the iconic Mexican band was not selected to be part of the lineup for this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
(2025-04-28). The Success of People First Policies: Give the People What They Want! inequality.org
(2025-04-28). Putin Declares Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire That Will Start on May 8. news.antiwar.com
(2025-04-28). US Navy Loses F/A-18 Fighter Jet During Houthi Attack in Red Sea. news.antiwar.com
(2025-04-28). Ex-Sinaloa Cartel Operative Turned Influencer Reveals Details Of Sinaloa Cartel Before Civil War Erupted. latintimes.com
(2025-04-28). Utah Family Arrested For Aiding Suspected Cartel Members Smuggle $300M Worth Of Crude Oil Into The U.S. latintimes.com