(2025-04-30). Amnesty International condemns U.S. support for Live-Streamed Genocide in Gaza. radiohc.cu United Nations, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ Amnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a "live-streamed genocide" in Gaza with the support of both major political parties in the United States.
(2025-04-30). ICC bars chief prosecutor from disclosing Israeli arrest warrants. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reportedly imposed restrictions on its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, amid reports that he is seeking additional arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the occupying regime's unbridled onslaught against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-30). Inaccurate 1News reporting on football violence breached broadcasting standards, rules BSA. asiapacificreport.nz Broadcasting Standards Authority New Zealand's Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld complaints about two 1News reports relating to violence around a football match in Amsterdam between local team Ajax and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv. The authority found an item on "antisemitic violence" surrounding the match, and another on heightened security in Paris the following week,…
(2025-04-30). On 'moral panic' and the courage to speak the West's silence on Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Palestinians do not have the luxury to allow Western moral panic to have its say or impact. Not caving in to this panic is one small, but important, step in building a global Palestine network that is urgently needed, writes Dr Ilan Pappé ANALYSIS: By Ilan Pappé Responses in the Western world to the genocide…
(2025-04-30). California NetZero leaders want to shutter their only zero emissions electricity generating plant. onlineopinion.com.au California is being lobbied to import much of its electricity demands from out-of-state emission generating coal fired power plants, despite the 70-year safety record of the Navy with nuclear generated electricity.
(2025-04-30). Why Aloysius Mukasa Deserves Another Term as Rubaga South's Member of Parliament. plusnews.ug 
In the vibrant and historically significant constituency of Rubaga South, Aloysius Mukasa has emerged as a dedicated and resilient Member of Parliament (MP) since his election in January 2021. Representing the National Unity Platform (NUP), Mukasa has navigated the complexities of parliamentary life and local leadership with a commitment to his constituents' welfare. As the …
(2025-04-30). Webinar: Twisted laws: Mumia, universities and Palestine. workers.org 
Supporters of political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal hosted a vibrant and revolutionary program in honor of his 71st birthday on April 24, through a webinar entitled: "Twisted laws: Mumia, Universities and Palestine." Panelist from top left: Gabe Bryant, Maya, Nicholas, Zach, Rishi, Muhammed and Bina. The program, chaired by Gabriel . . . |
(2025-04-30). New York City: Students defend pro-Palestine encampments. workers.org 
Chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) jointly organized a demonstration in New York City on April 24 on the one-year anniversary of university encampments in the U.S. in support of Palestine. New York City, April 24, 2025. (WW Photo: Brenda Ryan) Protesters rallied at Washington Square Park and . . . |
(2025-04-30). Revolutionary change is urgent: This May Day must be a day of reckoning for the working class — Business as usual is over. workers.org 
First Secretary of Workers World Party This International Workers Day is anything but normal This year, the usual May Day platitudes are insufficient. The economic and political crisis of the capitalist system — for U.S. and world imperialism — is more severe than at any other time in our lifetime. . . . |
(2025-04-30). Michigan: Federal, state cops attack Palestine solidarity campus activists. workers.org 
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the FBI and Michigan state police can be seen using a battering ram to force open the door at a home of University of Michigan students. On April 23, U-M students and recent graduates were detained in police vehicles and/or . . . |
(2025-04-30). U.S. still owes Vietnam reparations. workers.org U.S. imperialism suffered its second historical defeat in history on April 30, 1975, at the hands of the Vietnamese people when U.S. troops fled in helicopters from the rooftops of buildings in U.S.- occupied Saigon. One year following the overthrow of the South Vietnam U.S.-puppet regime, South and North Vietnam . . . |
(2025-04-30). Trump commends Bezos after Amazon backtracks on tariff label plan. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos . — Reuters/File President Donald Trump publicly praised Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for halting an alleged plan to show US tariff costs on product listings, AFP reported. The issue surfaced after…
(2025-04-30). US President Donald Trump shocks media again, says 'I would like to be Pope'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump stunned reporters yet again by joking, "I'd like to be pope," when asked about the upcoming papal conclave, just days after attending Pope Francis's funeral in Rome. The quip, made as Trump prepared to depart for his 100th day rally in Michigan. Watch for more…
(2025-04-30). CPJ joins more than 270 organizations, journalists in call against enacted Peruvian law. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). China will survive Trump's tariffs. cpusa.org 
How will the Trump tariffs impact China? Many people are asking this question. To get a better idea, I will first examine some recent historical context and then look at China's official response to the 2025 U.S. tariffs. | I suggest that the following will result: | Some of China's consumer products export business will be damaged in the short term because of loss of share in the U.S. market. | Chinese businesses will adjust with greater emphasis on China's domestic market and the Global South. | The PRC government, experienced in handling the 2008—09 financial crisis, will likely manage the challenge s…
(2025-04-30). IDF will call up tens of thousands of reservists ahead of escalating Gaza operations. haaretz.com Tens of thousands of reservists will be stationed across Israel, with some already announcing they won't report. While operations in Gaza will mainly be conducted by conscripts, reservists will be stationed there, too…
(2025-04-30). Shipping expands from Guangzhou to west coast of S. America. ecns.cn A shipping vessel docked at the Phase II Terminal of the Nansha Port in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday, marking the launch of the first direct route from Guangzhou to the western coast of South America.
(2025-04-30). Bumper cotton harvest expected in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The planting season for growing cotton in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China's primary cotton-producing hub, is expected to conclude this week.
(2025-04-30). Nurturing specialized talent key task. ecns.cn Further efforts are expected to harness policy advantages to drive the growth of emerging industries and cultivate diverse trade relationships, amid challenges to boosting domestic demand and dealing with external trade tensions.
(2025-04-30). Wuxi unveils measures to boost local film industry. ecns.cn Wuxi in Jiangsu province unveiled a set of policies on Tuesday aimed at boosting the development of its film industry.
(2025-04-30). Navigator Meeting held for 2025 Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 was held in Beijing, the capital of China, on Tuesday, bringing together over 200 defense officials, experts, scholars and media representatives from more than 30 countries and international organizations.
(2025-04-30). China has no interest in interfering in Philippines' elections: spokesperson. ecns.cn China adheres to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and has no interest in interfering in elections in the Philippines, said a spokesperson of the Embassy of China in the Philippines.
(2025-04-30). New U.S. envoy to China expected to improve relations. ecns.cn Former U.S. senator David Perdue, expected by President Donald Trump to strengthen U.S.-China relations, was confirmed by the Senate as the U.S.' 14th ambassador to Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-04-30). Appeal of former Chinese national football coach fails, 20-year sentence upheld. ecns.cn The Hubei Provincial People's High Court announced Wednesday it had dismissed the appeal of Li Tie, former head coach of China's National Men's Football Team, and upheld his original 20-year prison sentence.
(2025-04-30). 2025 World Yiwu Entrepreneurs Conference opens in East China. ecns.cn The 2025 World Yiwu Entrepreneurs Conference kicked off in east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, drawing over 450 participants from around the globe.
(2025-04-30). Man, 82, builds a 34 km 'Green Great Wall' in Taklimakan Desert over 41 years. ecns.cn Viewed from above, a vast belt of poplar trees stretches 34 kilometers along the edge of the endless desert, resembling a "Green Great Wall" that guards Halmodun Village in Hejing County, Xinjiang, on the northwestern edge of the Taklimakan Desert.
(2025-04-30). China's Shenzhou-19 spaceship touches down on Earth. ecns.cn The return capsule of China's Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
(2025-04-30). High-level exchanges seen as positive. ecns.cn The new round of high-level visits made by Japanese political figures to China in recent weeks are aimed at expanding and strengthening economic ties with Beijing to jointly mitigate risks caused by Washington's unilateral and protectionist practice.
(2025-04-30). Brazil minister calls for BRICS collaboration. ecns.cn Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira emphasized the need for BRICS nations to unite and collaborate in addressing global risks while playing a central role in promoting peace and sustainable development.‚Äå…
(2025-04-30). BRICS countries urged to oppose protectionism. ecns.cn At the latest gathering of the senior diplomats of BRICS nations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out at the tariff and trade wars launched by Washington, saying that upholding multilateral trade rules is imperative.
(2025-04-30). Return of Shenzhou XIX crew delayed due to weather. ecns.cn The return of the Shenzhou XIX crew from the Tiangong space station, originally set for Tuesday, has been postponed due to weather concerns, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-04-30). SCO member countries urged to advance vital health sector. ecns.cn Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Guozhong on Monday urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states to enhance practical cooperation and promote openness and innovation in the health sector.
(2025-04-30). Milu deer adapt to new home in Tianjin. ecns.cn Milu deer, also known as Pere David's deer, are native to the Qilihai Wetland in Tianjin's Ninghe district.
(2025-04-30). Taiwan singer keeps fighting after life-saving surgery in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Renowned singer Tank from Taiwan recently underwent a simultaneous heart and liver transplant to treat a serious genetic condition at the Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
(2025-04-30). Foreign visitors impressed by easier sales tax refunds. ecns.cn On April 8, China launched a nationwide rollout of a new tax refund policy for international tourists, replacing the traditional refund-upon-departure model with a more streamlined refund-upon-purchase one.
(2025-04-30). 30 youths, groups receive China Youth May 4th medals. ecns.cn Thirty individuals and groups have been awarded with China Youth May 4 Medals for their outstanding contributions in the fields of scientific research, rural vitalization, green economy and social services.
(2025-04-30). Authorities rule out arson, gas explosion in deadly Liaoyang fire. ecns.cn A fire that killed 22 people and injured three in Liaoyang of Liaoning province was neither caused by arson nor a gas explosion, authorities announced at a Wednesday news briefing.
(2025-04-30). Drones boost navel orange harvest. ecns.cn Drones transport navel oranges at a farmland in Zigui, central China's Hubei Province.
(2025-04-30). Guangzhou launches direct shipping route to South America. ecns.cn Guangzhou launched its first direct shipping route to the west coast of South America on Tuesday. The route will connect Guangzhou's Nansha Port with key ports in Latin America including Chancay Port in Peru, Manzanillo Port in Mexico and San Antonio Port in Chile.
(2025-04-30). China's first offshore photovoltaic farm in high-wind-speed sea area connects to grid. ecns.cn With a planned installed capacity of 180 MW, the offshore photovoltaic farm is equipped with a 110-kilovolt onshore booster station and an energy-storage system., started was connected the grid on Tuesday.
(2025-04-30). Revealed: The 'Secret' Base Where Far Left MPs Plot Their Radical Campaigns. dailysceptic.org Charlotte Gill has tracked down the 'secret' base where a group of far Left MPs including Jeremy Corbyn and Carla Denyer plot their radical campaigns. Read what she learned about Pelican House.
(2025-04-30). Belarus calls on BRICS to unite against sanctions, tariff wars. eng.belta.by Sergei Lukashevich emphasized Belarus' readiness to join the BRICS formats of interaction in the key areas of the BRICS political, economic and humanitarian cooperation.
(2025-04-30). Lukashenko hopes to take relations with Vietnam to new level. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that he was looking forward to the visit of To Lam to Minsk, which would contribute to the transition of bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.
(2025-04-30). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to UN secretary general. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarus highly appreciates the personal contribution of António Guterres to this work and reaffirms its readiness to develop international cooperation while preserving the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of each state.
(2025-04-30). Meeting of second session of upper house of parliament scheduled for 2 May. eng.belta.by A sitting of the second session of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus of the eighth convocation will be held on 2 May.
(2025-04-30). Azarenka, Krueger into Madrid Open doubles semifinal. eng.belta.by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States reached the Madrid Open semifinal defeating the U.S. duo of Coco Gauff and Robin Montgomery 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the quarterfinal.
(2025-04-30). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Chain of Women take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Labor rejects Thorpe-Payman genocide bills, but they are unlikely to go away. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). NSW Senate candidate: 'Vote for Palestine, but don't stop there — organise!'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). The Trump administration just dismissed all 400 experts working on America's official climate report. grist.org 
(2025-04-30). Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy. grist.org Around the world, farmers are retooling their land to harvest the hottest new commodity: sunlight. As the price of renewable energy technology has plummeted and water has gotten more scarce, growers are fallowing acreage and installing solar panels. Some are even growing crops beneath them, which is great for plants stressed by too many rays. Still others are letting that shaded land go wild, providing habitat for pollinators and fodder for grazing livestock. | According to a
(2025-04-30). Iraq's uneasy path to reintegrating Al-Hol returnees. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Pakistan deportation fears worsen Afghan refugees' mental health. newarab.com 
In 2024, With more than 90,000 Afghan refugees living in the area, Allahmir says he has consistently worked on development and education initiative…
(2025-04-30). Remembering martyrs' artist Dina Khaled Zaarab. newarab.com 
"She was killed unjustly," begins "She was with her sister Lina and our other cousin Hassan. They were just seeking a few moments of peace and serenity by the sea, in the face of our harsh reality of attacks, displacement and life in tents," 26-year-old Malak continues, addin…
(2025-04-30). Al-Shifa Hospital's kidney disease patients fight to stay alive. newarab.com 
In what remains of Dialysis is a lifeline for those whose kidneys no longer function. Without it, toxins build up in the blood, leading to heart failure, coma, and death. In war-torn
(2025-04-30). Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza. newarab.com 
In its annual report, Amnesty said "Since 7 Octobe…
(2025-04-30). Erdogan, Meloni vow to bolster Italy-Turkey ties. newarab.com 
Erdogan arrived for talks in Rome in a bid to promote cooperation and economic deals including in energy and defence, according to an Italian government source. | "Today we signed a joint declaration that sets a new and truly ambitious target of reaching 40 billion euros ($…
(2025-04-30). France calls Israel's decision to ban delegations 'unacceptable'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). France warns of sanctions on Iran if nuclear deal not reached. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). ICJ to rule in UAE/Sudan genocide case on 5 May. newarab.com 
The Khartoum has dragged the UAE before the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide by backing the paramilitary The UAE denies supporting the rebels and has dismissed Sudan's case as "p…
(2025-04-30). Iraq drone attacks wound five Kurdish security personnel. newarab.com 
Five Authorities blamed a "terrorist group" for the separate attacks in a region that has seen repeated clashes between "A terrorist group launch…
(2025-04-30). Iraqi Kurds struggle to form cabinet six months after elections. newarab.com 
Talks between The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic…
(2025-04-30). Israel frees Gaza medic detained since ambulance attack: PRCS. newarab.com 
The "The occupation forces have just released medic Asaad al-Nsasrah, who was detained on March 23, 2025, while performing his humanitarian duty during the massacre of medical teams in the Tal al-Sultan area of Rafah Governorate", the PRCS said in a statement.
(2025-04-30). Israel revokes decision to fire security chief: court document. newarab.com 
Israel's government said Tuesday it had cancelled a decision to fire domestic security chief "The government has decided to revoke its decision of March 20, 2025" to sack Bar, it said in a document submitted to the Supreme Co…
(2025-04-30). Israel shutters Jerusalem Fund and Endowment, sparking outcry. newarab.com 
The Jerusalem Fund and Endowment was established in 2014…
(2025-04-30). Israeli mayor faces threats after decrying Gaza 'atrocities'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Israeli tanks spotted on Gaza-Egypt border, sources say. newarab.com 
Several The sources indicated that some hills and elevated areas have been built for the tanks to be stationed on, noting that the tanks are constantly moving along the border throughout the d…
(2025-04-30). May Day protests planned across the US as Trump opposition grows. newarab.com 
May Day demonstrations are planned in more than a thousand locations across all 50 states and Puerto Rico as opposition grows against an increasingly hardline US administration. | With this week marking 100 days since Among the organisers for this week's May Day demonstrations are 50501 (pronounced fifty-fifty-one for 50 protests in 50 states on one day), Rising Majority, and local labour u…
(2025-04-30). Over 50 Gaza aid workers faced abuse in Israeli detention: UNRWA. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Pakistan: India 'planning strike' following Kashmir attack. newarab.com 
The statement by Attaullah Tarar came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a closed-door meeting the previous day…
(2025-04-30). Trump marks 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan. newarab.com 
President Trump is visiting Selfridge Air Nati…
(2025-04-30). Trump mentioned Suez Canal plan to Sisi earlier in April: report. newarab.com 
US President Trump said on Saturday that US military and commercial vessels should be allowed to pass through the Suez and Panama canals without paying any fees. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, T…
(2025-04-30). Tunisia's Saied slams 'blatant interference' after criticism. newarab.com 
"The comments and statements by foreign parties are unacceptable… and constitute blatant interference in Tunisia's internal affairs," he said in a statement posted on the presidency's Facebook page. | "While some have expressed regret over the exclusion of international…
(2025-04-30). US targets China, Iran-based firms in fresh missile sanctions. newarab.com 
The The US Treasury Department in a statement said it was targeting six entities and six individuals as…
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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?
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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…
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). 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.
(2025-04-30). Project 2025 was extreme. Trump's first 100 days have been even more radical. grist.org 
(2025-04-30). On the eve of Independence Day, the Gaza war is stuck and wounds are still raw. haaretz.com The IDF's renewed military operations in Gaza have not changed Hamas' position, yet the military is preparing to increase the pressure and is wary of the reservists. While the Egyptian proposal for negotiations does not look promising, Jerusalem once again understands that Trump will have the final word — on Gaza and Iran…
(2025-04-30). Likud official backs far-right mob that stormed screening of Palestinian-Israeli memorial service. haaretz.com Racheli Ben Ari Sakat called the attack on a Memorial Day event a "warning shot" to leftists. Protesters shouted "Go to Gaza," while police delayed their response despite prior warnings of violence…
(2025-04-30). Full Event: Karoline Leavitt Plays Game As She Snubs Old Media On Trump's 100th Day As US President. hindustantimes.com The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a press conference as the President completes 100 days in office. Watch this video as she snubbed old media.
(2025-04-30). Full Speech: LeT-Hamas Connection Behind Pahalgam Terror Attack? Firestorm in UK Parliament | Watch. hindustantimes.com Heated debate erupted in the UK Parliament over Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hamas' link in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-30). US' Golden Dome: Trump's unveils big plan to spark biggest defense boom. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump has officially unveiled the "Golden Dome," a sweeping new missile defense initiative designed to shield the entire United States from advanced threats, including hypersonic and ballistic missiles. Announced during a major congressional address, the Golden Dome draws inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome but aims for nationwide protection using cutting-edge space-based sensors, interceptors, and a layered defense network. Trump called on Congress to fund the project, touting it as the centerpiece of his plan to spark the "biggest defense boom in decades" and ensure American military dominance.
(2025-04-30). US hints at imminent deal with India amid Trump's trade war | Modi-Trump ties. hindustantimes.com The United States is "very close" to sealing a trade agreement with India, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday, describing talks with New Delhi as progressing smoothly, aided by India's high tariff regime. Speaking at a White House press briefing, Bessent noted that negotiations with India have been "moving well," and that the country is likely to be among the first to finalise a bilateral trade deal aimed at avoiding reciprocal tariffs.
(2025-04-30). Venezuela: Brutal Crackdown Since Elections. hrw.org Bolivarian National Guard detain demonstrators as people gather to protest presidential election results that awarded Nicolás Maduro a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 30, 2024. | © 2024 REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Venezuelan authorities and pro-government armed groups have committed widespread abuses since the July 28, 2024 presidential elections that officials said Nicolás Maduro had won, despite substantial evidence to the contrary.The Venezuelan government has killed, tortured, detained, and forcefully disappeared people seeking democratic change and many others have fled the country.G…
(2025-04-30). Why car wrecks are becoming unlikely memorial sites in Israel. haaretz.com Armored vehicles on the road to Jerusalem and cars cleared from Gaza border communities after October 7. What can we learn from wrecked cars when they become symbols for something else?
(2025-04-30). Iran says fire contained after deadly blast at key port. newarab.com 
Firefighters have brought under control a blaze at Iran's main port, following a The explosion, heard dozens of kilometres (miles) away, hit a dock at the southern port of At least 70 people were killed and more than 1,000 others suffered injuries in the blast and ensuing fire, which also caus…
(2025-04-30). Israeli blockade shuttering more of Gaza's community kitchens. newarab.com 
It took five hours of queuing at a community kitchen in But finding food may be about to get even tougher: Gaza's community kitchens ⚪ lifelines for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians after 18 months of war ⚪ may soon have no more meals to provide. | Multiple aid groups told Reuters that dozens of local community kitchens risk closing down, potentially within days, unless…
(2025-04-30). At the Mount Herzl military cemetery, emotional tourists meet mothers who never asked to be heroes. haaretz.com Since October 7 the Mount Herzl military cemetery has been teeming with funerals, memorial ceremonies, educational visits and tours of donors. One bereaved mother, who visits almost daily, is trying to find meaning in the grief…
(2025-04-30). Her death stunned pre-state Israel. The next day, all women were pulled from combat. haaretz.com Miriam Shachor, the first woman in the pre-state Palmach militia to lose her life in the War of Independence, became a flesh-and-blood symbol. But her commanders soon turned that symbol into a far-reaching policy, limiting women's role in the military…
(2025-04-30). Far-right Ben Gvir calls for death penalty for terrorists in Memorial Day speech. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israel marks second Memorial Day since October 7 attack; Air force intercepts drone launched from Yemen Tuesday night ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 51 Palestinians on Tuesday, Hamas-run Health Ministry says ‚ñ ICJ: World court holds hearings on Israel's obligation to facilitate aid to Gaza and West Bank ‚ñ LEBANON: In first, source with Trump expresses optimism that Lebanon could disarm Hezbollah…
(2025-04-30). Trump, Netanyahu and the death-throes of the American and Zionist dreams. haaretz.com The Zionist dream and the American dream have been joined, though often in complicated ways, since Israel's establishment in 1948. Here's what remains the same — and what has changed…
(2025-04-30). BK General insurance to merge with Sonarwa. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | BK General Insurance Ltd, a subsidiary of BK Group, has announced plans to merge with Sonarwa General Insurance Ltd and Sonarwa Life Assurance Company Ltd, both owned by the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB). The move, announced on April 17, marks one of the most significant structural shifts in Rwanda's …
(2025-04-30). Draw for the Deo Akope Challenge in Entebbe. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan golf honors legend Deo Akope today with a three day tournament. Akope, the current head of the Uganda Professional Golfers Association (UPGA), is a former multiple Uganda amateur and professional golf champion. The Deo Akope Challenge is a local golf event for professionals and a WAGR event for …
(2025-04-30). Family of murdered businessman Kibande demands justice. independent.co.ug 
Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of 65-year-old George Kibande, who was shot dead on Saturday, is demanding justice. Kibande, a prominent businessman and sugarcane farmer, was gunned down inside his home in Buyunze village, Bulongo sub-county, Luuka district. Henry Nampala, who operates one of Kibande's mobile money shops in Buyunze trading centre, …
(2025-04-30). Guinea minister tips Uganda on oil. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is urged to focus on exploiting resources where it has the potential to generate energy that is most affordable to the ordinary person and therefore sustainable. Gabriel Obiang Lima, the Minister for Finance, Economy and Planning of the petroleum-rich Equatorial Guinea, says that while Uganda and Africa must …
(2025-04-30). Lango declares three days of mourning for Rtd Col Otoa. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lango Cultural Foundation (LCF) has announced three days of mourning for its former Prime Minister, Rtd. Col. Tony Otoa. Otoa passed away on Monday afternoon at his home in Boke, Lira City East Division. Rtd. Col. Otoa, who served as the Abwor clan chief (Awitong), held the office …
(2025-04-30). International Education Day: Museveni tips Uganda on AI. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tipped Ugandans to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enabler of national transformation, warning that Africa risks being left behind in the ongoing global technological revolution. Speaking as Chief Guest during Uganda's belated International Day of Education celebrations at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, …
(2025-04-30). NUSAF IV to expand to Busoga and Bunyoro. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) IV is set to expand its reach beyond Northern Uganda to include more sub-regions affected by the spillover of the two-decade conflict, according to government officials. In an interview, Kenneth Omona Olusegun, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, revealed that, unlike …
(2025-04-30). When did Jews begin calling themselves. haaretz.com On the evolution of Jewish self-identification from Judah to 'Israel'…
(2025-04-30). Cultivation of medical professionals important while aiding Xizang: doctor Sun Shuxue. ecns.cn
(2025-04-30). CPJ, partners urge UN to examine press freedom restrictions in Honduras. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-04-30). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). 2 Macao journalists detained, risk prosecution after seeking to cover parliament. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Armed group threatens Iraq's Al Rabiaa TV after report on Iran-US talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). 3 Palestinian martyred in Israeli airstrike targeting Ahmad family's home in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). One martyred and others wounded as Israeli warplanes target a home in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). Several martyred, injured in Israeli bombing of Palestinian home in Jabalia, northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). Gaza's humanitarian crisis deteriorating 'beyond imagination': UN chief. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). Australia: Socialist Equality Party meeting attendees support party's anti-war program. wsws.org "It's important for workers to push back against even the inkling of fascism."
(2025-04-30). Autism and vaccines: The history and politics of the Kennedy-Trump attack on public health. wsws.org Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has sparked widespread outrage with disparaging remarks about autism and plans to set up a national registry of the autistic.
(2025-04-30). In transparent act of censorship, Cornell University cancels anti-genocide singer Kehlani's performance at campus event. wsws.org The university's blacklisting of the artist is its latest attack on the First Amendment rights of all who oppose the genocide of the Palestinians.
(2025-04-30). Trump Justice Department purging civil rights division to repurpose it for state repression. wsws.org The division is being repurposed from its official mandate of opposing discrimination and curtailing police abuse to encouraging repression, targeting Trump's political opponents, suppressing campus protests, and intensifying government control over universities.
(2025-04-30). Sri Lanka: Hundreds pay their last respects to veteran Trotskyist Nanda Wickremesinghe. wsws.org "Comrades, including Wicks, rejected the populist petty-bourgeois alternatives and turned to the International Committee, to the Sri Lankan and international working class and to building the revolutionary leadership of the working class."
(2025-04-30). For a national strike to fight 20,000 more job cuts at UPS! wsws.org Workers must answer through mass action of their own, uniting with workers in other industries across the US and the world and prepared by a rank-and-file rebellion against the Teamsters bureaucracy.
(2025-04-30). Liberals win Canadian federal election dominated by Trump's threat to annex the country. wsws.org Carney will head a vicious right-wing government committed to advancing Canadian imperialism's interests through war and brutal attacks on workers' social and democratic rights.
(2025-04-30). SEP campaign wins warm response among workers and youth in Oxley. wsws.org In this working class electorate, we see the growing social gulf between the colossal fortunes of oligarchs like mining magnates Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer and the financial hardships facing workers and their families.
(2025-04-30). Pakistan warns Indian military strike "imminent," as tensions between South Asia's rival nuclear-armed powers flare. wsws.org Tensions between South Asia's rival nuclear-armed powers have been aboil since India's far-right, US-backed government blamed Pakistan for a brutal April 23 terrorist attack in Indian-held Kashmir.
(2025-04-30). Hundreds of Zionist fascists riot through New York, chanting "death to Arabs" wsws.org A mob of over a hundred Zionist-fascist thugs violently assaulted pro-Palestinian protesters, a bystander and a police officer in Brooklyn last Thursday, April 24, during an appearance by fascist Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir at a pro-Zionist religious group.
(2025-04-30). Dollar crisis dominated discussions at IMF meeting. wsws.org Regulators, government officials and investors would like to think the present financial turbulence is a passing phase, that "normalcy" could return, but they fear a fundamental shift has taken place.
(2025-04-30). Trump declares "sanctuary" cities and states are engaged in insurrection against federal government. wsws.org In an executive order, the US president threatened state and local governments with both financial and legal sanctions if they oppose his anti-migrant policies.
(2025-04-30). Federal hearing reveals chilling details of Trump administration's political targeting of PhD student Momodou Taal. wsws.org The transcript confirms that Taal, a British-Gambian citizen, was one of thousands of international students targeted under Trump's sweeping executive orders attacking anti-genocide protesters.
(2025-04-30). Socialist Equality Party (Australia) holds public meetings ahead of federal election. wsws.org "Labor and the Coalition are open parties of war, marching in lockstep to transform Australia into a frontline state for US imperialism. The Greens and the pseudo-left have become their accomplices."
(2025-04-30). Pakistan repeats claim of pending India military action; says strike planned for 'next 24 to 36 hrs'. presstv.ir Pakistan says it has "credible intelligence" indicating that India plans to launch a military strike within the next 24 to 36 hours.
(2025-04-30). US aircraft carrier to leave after intense Yemeni strikes: Report. presstv.ir The USS Harry S. Truman, a US Navy aircraft carrier, is reportedly preparing to exit the Red Sea after coming under a series of coordinated Yemeni strikes.
(2025-04-30). The Heat: Canada National Elections. america.cgtn.com 
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won Canada's national election on Monday. Just a few months ago, the Liberals appeared headed for a major defeat at the hands of the Conservatives. Then came U.S. President Trump's annexation threats and trade war. | Joining the discussion: |
(2025-04-30). What's preventing a united front against the Trump regime? nationofchange.org "The predatory, extreme, and dictatorial actions of the Trump administration call for an all-out commensurate response, which so far has been terribly lacking from the Democratic Party."
(2025-04-30). MAGA wars against civilization and Mother Earth, not just democracy, justice and the Constitution. nationofchange.org Sabotage and subversion from within, hypocritically called redemption of greatness, is the cowardly default. Burn it all down crushes good reform.
(2025-04-30). The Trump Shock. How should governments respond? indybay.org The President of the United States has set fire to the global trading | system and is now sitting back, seemingly calm in the face of the | conflagration that has engulfed the global economy. | Donald Trump's actions show that he has not really understood how dangerous his attempt to change the world order is.
(2025-04-30). Thursday 5/1: Black May Day & Solidarity With All Workers at SF General Hospital. indybay.org In front of SF General Hospital at rally at Porero St entrance…
(2025-04-30). Thursday 5/1: No! of Noon. indybay.org Wherever you are…
(2025-04-30). Saturday 5/3: Tesla Takedown in Seaside, Ca | Protest Elon Illegal Government Takeover. indybay.org Tesla Dealership | 1901 Del Monte Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955…
(2025-04-30). Monday 5/5: Protest against the Trump regime. indybay.org On the corner of Ocean and Water streets in Santa Cruz…
(2025-04-30). Christmas Day 1868 Gift of Full Pardon and Amnesty for Offense of Treason. indybay.org Our 117th United States Congress established Juneteenth as a fixed Title 5 US Federal Holiday in June of 2022. The Great State of California still does not recognize this reality continuing to utilize AB 1749 (Longville) 2003, Juneteenth Day of Observance as State Law. Californians loyal to the Confederacy honor their heritage: Californias loyal to the Union choose a quasi-optional holiday.
(2025-04-30). Rising Star Juest: A New Voice in Music. indybay.org At just 14 years old, Nigerian-American artist Juest has made a remarkable impact on the music world. After his 2023 debut single *Fires* went viral on TikTok, his talent was recognized with the "Best New Artist" award at the Eko Heritage Awards. Though the single was later removed from digital platforms, speculation surrounds its potential re-release in a future project. Juest's rapid rise highlights the influence of social media in shaping music careers, leaving fans eager for what's next from this promising young star.
(2025-04-30). Sunday 5/4: Peaceful Protest at Tesla. indybay.org 201 Casa Buena, Corte Madera…
(2025-04-30). Berkeley City Council Resolution Disappoints Opponents of Genocide. indybay.org Issue of arms embargo ignored and perpetuates use of "antisemitism" against opponents of Israeli crimes…
(2025-04-30). EARTH COULD BE DESTROYED. indybay.org Looks at how benevolent ETs want socialism but negative reptilian ETs could destroy Earth…
(2025-04-30). Musk's Plan to Populate Mars and Leave Muskville Behind. indybay.org Believing that the world is doomed, Elon Musk has more than once announced his intention to head for Mars to establish a new world. His work at DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) seems to be part of the "world is doomed" strategy as he dismantles the US government before leaving the planet.
(2025-04-30). Canada should 'never forget' US betrayal; old relations 'over': New PM. presstv.ir Canada's new prime minister says Ottawa should "never forget the lessons" of Washington's "betrayal" in trade ties.
(2025-04-30). Parl. speaker: Iran won't be swayed by Israel's 'delusional' rhetoric. presstv.ir Qalibaf says Iran does not take seriously Israel's delusional rhetoric against the Islamic Republic.
(2025-04-30). ICC bars chief judge from disclosing Israeli arrest warrants: Report. presstv.ir The ICC has reportedly imposed restrictions on its chief prosecutor, amid reports that he is seeking additional arrest warrants against Israeli officials.
(2025-04-30). China, Iraq condole with Iran over deadly port explosion. presstv.ir China and Iraq extend their respective condolences to Iran following a deadly explosion at a sprawling port in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas.
(2025-04-30). UNRWA: Over 50 Gaza aid workers faced abuse in Israeli detention. presstv.ir The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees has said more than 50 of its aid workers who had been abducted by the Israeli regime suffered severe abuse.
(2025-04-30). US Navy fighter jet falls into sea as aircraft carrier tries to evade Yemeni attack. presstv.ir The US Navy says an F/A-18E Super Hornet, worth $67.4 million, fell overboard the USS Harry S. Truman and was lost in the Red Sea after the aircraft carrier swerved to avoid an attack from Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2025-04-30). Foreign forces undermine security of Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy chief. presstv.ir The presence of foreign naval forces in the Persian Gulf undermines regional security and hampers Iran's efforts to safeguard this strategically critical area, according to the commander of Iran's IRGC Navy.
(2025-04-30). At ICJ hearings, South Africa says Israel committing genocide with 'impunity'. presstv.ir The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding its second day of hearings into the crimes of Israel and its obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-04-30). Iraqi MP files lawsuit against Syria's leader Julani over 'terrorist' past. presstv.ir Iraqi lawmaker Alaa al-Haidarihas filed a lawsuit against Syria's self-proclaimed president Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, citing his past affiliations with terrorist groups in the Arab country.
(2025-04-30). Over 65,000 children hospitalized for malnutrition as Israel starves Gaza. presstv.ir The Gaza media office warned Israel for "using starvation and thirst as systematic weapons of war" in the territory.
(2025-04-30). Hamas condemns Gaza blockade as war crime, demands global action. presstv.ir Hamas has condemned Israel's two-month total blockade of the Gaza Strip, asserting that the regime's use of starvation as a weapon constitutes a war crime demonstrating contempt for the international community and defiance of international judicial institutions.
(2025-04-30). Iran urges Germany to probe wartime supply of chemical weapons to Iraq. presstv.ir Iran has called for full accountability for the use of chemical weapons during the Iran-Iraq War, urging Germany to investigate and reveal the truth about its role in arming Iraq with the destructive weapons.
(2025-04-30). Yemen warns US, West: We have 8 million fighters ready, may expand our war. presstv.ir Ansarullah issues a stark warning to the United States and its Western allies, asserting that over eight million Yemeni fighters stood ready for combat.
(2025-04-30). Three dead in central Uppsala shooting, say Swedish police. geo.tv 
Police officers work at the scene where several people were injured after a series of loud bangs that indicated gunfire, according to police, at Vaksala Square in Uppsala, Sweden, April 29, 2025. — ReutersUPPSALA: Three people were killed in a shooting in the Swedish city of…
(2025-04-30). Trump celebrates 100 days with rally, faces doubts over economy. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump attends a rally to mark his 100th day in office, at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan, US, April 29, 2025. — ReutersWARREN: President Donald Trump visited Michigan on Tuesday to mark the first 100 days of his new term with two events, including…
(2025-04-30). US 'ready to pull plug on Ukraine if…' right before 100 days of Trump 2.0. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration has issued a stark ultimatum to Kyiv and Moscow that the U.S. will withdraw from its mediator role in the Russia-Ukraine war if both sides fail to present "concrete proposals" to end the conflict. At a State Department briefing on April 29, spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio relayed the Trump's growing impatience, emphasising that "how we proceed from here is a decision that belongs now to the president."
(2025-04-30). Full Event: Putin Meets Ally Keeping Russian Nuclear Missiles- Warns Zelensky For 'No' To Ceasefire. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on April 29 in Volgograd. Putin and Lukashenko discussed ways to further expand cooperation between the two nations. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-30). Full Speech In English: Putin Sends 2nd Warning To Trump In 2 Days As US Goes Soft On Ukraine | Russia. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Belarusian counterpart and close ally, Alexander Lukashenko, on April 29 amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. Putin addressed the Great Legacy-Common Future forum in Volgograd, where he suggested that Russia and Belarus set up a commission that will be in charge of preserving historical memory to defend the truth. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-30). Pakistan Army's Gun Attack On Border Hours After Pak Minister Claims India To Strike In 24-36 Hrs. hindustantimes.com Massive escalation by Pakistan after PM Modi held a crucial security huddle in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Pakistan Army opened fire across the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Pargwal sector. Small arms firing was also reported along the Line of Control in the Nowshera, Sunderbani and Akhnoor sectors on the intervening night of April 29 and 30. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-30). Putin's ally warns Finland, Sweden | NATO's new members under threat? | Medvedev. hindustantimes.com Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev said on April 29 that NATO's newer members are now potential targets for Moscow and at risk of possible revenge strikes using nuclear weapons in the event of a conflict. Medvedev, who has styled himself as one of Russia's most outspoken anti-Western hawks, appeared to be referring to Sweden and Finland, the last two countries to join the Western military alliance. Watch for more…
(2025-04-30). Trump's Full Speech: At 100th Day Rally, US President Leaves Liberals, Democrats Shocked | US | MAGA. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump held a rally in Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office on April 29. Addressing a sea of his supporters, Trump outlined the achievements his administration has made in his second term so far. Dubbed as an "achievement speech," Trump promised to bring back jobs to the United States. He also listed out major economic wins and attacked Democrats, including former President Joe Biden. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-30). India should tread warily on battlefield. indianpunchline.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) chaired a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (L), National Security Advisor Ajit Doval (R) and the military top brass, New Delhi, April 29, 2025 In a timely reminder, even as Indians are demanding robust retaliation for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir, the US president Donald Trump pulled … |
(2025-04-30). Embajador de Vietnam en Cuba: La liberación del Sur fue el punto de partida (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Este 30 de abril se cumplen 50 años de la liberación del Sur y la reunificación de Vietnam. øCómo recuerda el pueblo vietnamita aquella proeza, en este tiempo al que sus líderes llaman la era del ascenso nacional? Al respecto el embajador de Vietnam en Cuba, Le Quang Long, conversó con Cubadebate.
(2025-04-30). Agencia de Energía Nuclear y Tecnologías de Avanzada en Cuba: Un pilar en la transición energética. cubadebate.cu Sobre las misiones principales que tiene la Agencia de Energía Nuclear y Tecnologías de Avanzada (AENTA) de Cuba, perteneciente al Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, del país, y hacia donde se enfocan los esfuerzos de este importante centro de investigación, informó en su espacio este martes 29 de abril la Mesa Redonda.
(2025-04-30). Dos plantas para el tratamiento de la pediculosis. cubadebate.cu La pediculosis se describe como una infestación de las partes del cuerpo con vello o pelo, así como de la ropa, con huevos o larvas de piojos, al igual que con piojos adultos. En las etapas larvarias estos insectos se alimentan de sangre humana, provocando gran picazón. Especies como el mamey de Santo Domingo y el tabaco tienen documentado su uso tradicional.
(2025-04-30). Leñadores de Las Tunas afianzan su liderazgo con triunfo sobre Granma. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas vencieron hoy 10-7 a los Alazanes de Granma para aferrarse a la cima de la III Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano, que inició su última subserie particular. De visita en el Estadio Mártires de Barbados, los tuneros recurrieron al poder de sus swinnes y pegaron cuatro jonrones.
(2025-04-30). WhatsApp integra esperadas funciones en su versión web. cubadebate.cu WhatsApp está a punto de eliminar una de sus mayores limitaciones en la versión web. Según reportes recientes, la beta más reciente de WhatsApp Web ya incluye soporte para videollamadas y llamadas de voz directamente desde el navegador, una función que hasta ahora solo estaba disponible en las aplicaciones móviles y de escritorio.
(2025-04-30). La disputa por el sentido. Medios, modos y relaciones de producción. cubadebate.cu Este ensayo busca analizar los métodos por medio de los cuales las oligarquías buscan imponer ciertos imaginarios y semióticas, ya que, ese sector, además de ser dueño de la economía, también posee armas ideológicas y culturales con las que ataca y desarticula a la clase trabajadora para continuar la reproducción del status quo. Concluye que es posible emprender una revolución comunicacional que desarrolle nuevas herramientas de producción de simbolismos.
(2025-04-30). El Convento de Santa Clara reabre sus puertas como centro de estudios en La Habana. cubadebate.cu El Convento de Santa Clara, una joya arquitectónica del siglo XVII en La Habana, fue inaugurado este martes como centro de altos estudios tras una primera fase de restauración. El acto contó con la presencia del presidente cubano Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, dirigentes del Partido, el Estado y el Gobierno, así como otros diplomáticos.
(2025-04-30). Migrantes en Estados Unidos: Miles de vidas en suspenso. cubadebate.cu Tras la constante arremetida de Donald Trump contra la población de inmigrantes sin documentos, con permisos temporales o visas, muchos han paralizado sus vidas y viven bajo el miedo de ser detenidos. Aunque la capital, Chicago, es una ciudad santuario donde la Policía local no colabora en las redadas del Servicio de Inmigración (ICE), el presidente inició allí los arrestos para las deportaciones.
(2025-04-30). Cuba conmemora los 50 años de la liberación de Vietnam del Sur. cubadebate.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez encabezó este martes en el Palacio de la Revolución el Acto Solemne por los 50 años de la liberación de Vietnam del Sur y la reunificación nacional. Al evento asistieron dirigentes del Partido, el Estado y el Gobierno cubano, junto al embajador de Vietnam en Cuba, Le Quang Long.
(2025-04-29). Greenpeace slams deep sea mining bid as 'rogue' disregard for global law. asiapacificreport.nz By Reza Azam Greenpeace has condemned an announcement by The Metals Company to submit the first application to commercially mine the seabed. "The first application to commercially mine the seabed will be remembered as an act of total disregard for international law and scientific consensus," said Greenpeace International senior campaigner Louisa Casson. "This unilateral US…
(2025-04-29). 50 years after the 'fall' of Saigon from triumph to Trump. asiapacificreport.nz 
Part Three of a three-part Solidarity series COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle 30 April 1975. Saigon Fell, Vietnam Rose. The story of Vietnam after the US fled the country is not a fairy tale, it is not a one-dimensional parable of resurrection, of liberation from oppression, of joy for all — but there is a great…
(2025-04-29). Fact-Check: How Japan Times Frames Trump's Economic Strategy. thinktank.pk The Japan Times article titled "Is there a method behind the Trumponomics madness?" examines the economic policies of U.S. President Donald Trump during his second term, focusing on the unpredictability and political motivations behind his trade strategies. The piece highlights the challenges faced by U.S. allies, particularly Japan, in navigating the volatile economic landscape shaped …
(2025-04-29). Pakistan's ISSI Leads Global Security Talks with UN-Linked Think Tanks. thinktank.pk In a critical step toward strengthening academic-policy collaboration on pressing global issues, the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a high-level delegation from the Academic Council on the UN System (ACUNS) and its partner institutions to discuss multidimensional global challenges including climate change, migration policy, and evolving security dynamics. The visiting delegation was led …
(2025-04-29). PSL10: Gladiators Crush Sultans by 10 Wickets. thinktank.pk Quetta Gladiators stormed to their third consecutive victory in the HBL PSL as Khurram Shahzad delivered a fiery spell, dismantling Multan Sultans for a mere 89 runs—their lowest total in PSL history—at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday night. Dominant Bowling Performance Powers Quetta The spotlight was firmly on Khurram Shahzad, who earned the Player of the …
(2025-04-29). China's AI Surge: Global Threat or Technological Renaissance? thinktank.pk China's artificial intelligence (AI) industry has experienced unprecedented growth, surpassing 700 billion yuan ($96.06 billion) in 2024, with a sustained growth rate exceeding 20% over several consecutive years. This rapid expansion, fueled by robust policy support and market demand, positions China as a formidable player in the global AI landscape. Is China's AI Industry a …
(2025-04-29). Labour ridiculed after laughable 'mission swatches' discovered. skwawkbox.org 
'Opportunity purple'. 'Growth pink'. 'Policing yellow'. Labour's lack of substance and government by brand exposed again in 'quiet bat people' moment — but worse Keir Starmer's Labour has been derided after the party's 'brand guidelines' were discovered — under the appalling title "mission swatches", along with the dire names allocated to its colour choices that …
(2025-04-29). Labour's Pledge to Recruit New Teachers Not Enough to Prevent 'Serious Shortage'. bylinetimes.com The NAO estimates that in the worst case scenario, they may need 14,000 new teachers—the greatest shortage being in further education colleges to teach new T-line courses, and where teachers are paid, on average £10,000 less a year than in secondary schools. | The aim was to reverse the record of previous
(2025-04-29). Police Warn: Avoid Actions Risking Recruitment. plusnews.ug 
Candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Police Force as Special Probation Constables in the North Kyoga Region have been cautioned against engaging in activities that could jeopardize their recruitment. The recruitment exercise began in Oyam District on Monday, 28 April 2025, and will proceed to Kole on 29 April and Apac on 30 April. Other …
(2025-04-29). Health Department commemorates African Vaccination Week. sanews.gov.za Health Department commemorates African Vaccination Week | The Department of Health has urged parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up-to-date with vaccinations, as South Africa joins the rest of the continent in commemorating African Vaccination Week. | African Vaccination Week, observed from 23 to 30 April, aims to promote the life-saving benefits of immunisation. | This initiative seeks to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio and diphtheria, among others. | According to the department, vaccination remains the most cost-effective public…
(2025-04-29). Did Legendary Filmmaker Ken Burns—Whose Documentary Revealed Harsh Truths About the Civil War—Intentionally Hide Harsh Truths About the Vietnam War to Whitewash the CIA? covertactionmagazine.com Of course he did. And a look at the film's funders helps to explain why. [April 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. To commemorate that anniversary, CovertAction Magazine has developed a series of articles that can help younger generations understand the war's horrors and nobility of those who tried …
(2025-04-29). Persecution, apartheid and genocide: South Africa condemns Israeli assault on Gaza. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The International Court of Justice is holding a second day of hearings into Israel's obligations to provide humanitarian aid into Gaza.
(2025-04-29). Investigative study shows Biden officials refrained from exerting pressure on Israel for Gaza ceasefire. radiohc.cu Washington, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ A recent investigative report has revealed that senior officials in the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden refrained from pressuring the Israeli regime to agree to a ceasefire during Tel Aviv's overwhelmingly deadly and devastating war of genocide on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-29). UN chief says Gaza's humanitarian crisis deteriorating beyond imagination. radiohc.cu United Nations, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Gaza's humanitarian crisis was deteriorating to levels "beyond imagination."
(2025-04-29). Report reveals British firm supplying engines for killer drones. radiohc.cu London, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ A leading British media organization has revealed that the UK engineering company RCV Engines is supplying engines for Israel's newest generation of killer drones, in yet another evidence of London's complicity in the occupying regime's genocide of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-29). Swiss fencing team snubs Israeli flag over Gaza genocide. radiohc.cu Tallinn, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ Switzerland's under-23 fencing team has refused to face the Israeli flag at the award ceremony of the European Championships in protest over the regime's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-29). Māori leaders urge UN to act stronger on NZ's 'regressive' policies. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Te Aniwaniwa Paterson in New York Claire Charters, an expert in indigenous rights in international and constitutional law, has told the United Nations the New Zealand government is pushing the most "regressive" policies she has ever seen. "New Zealand's policy on the Declaration (on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) sits alongside its legislative strategy…
(2025-04-29). French Minister Valls warns New Caledonia is 'on a tightrope', pleads for 'innovative' solutions. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia this week for the third time in two months, has once again called on all parties to live up to their responsibilities in order to make a new political agreement possible. Failing that, he said…
(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). Liberals claim victory in Canada's Parliamentary election amid Trump backlash. america.cgtn.com 
Canada's Liberal Party, led by Mark Carney made a remarkable political comeback in the snap parliamentary election on April 28. | Just a few months ago, the Liberals were more than 20 points down to the Conservatives in opinion polls. | But this election was transformed, in part, by the U.S. President Donald Trump and his trade war and threats against Canada's sovereignty. | And even in victory, Trump remained a key focus for the Liberal leader. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2025-04-29). Black church leader says Target boycott won't ease until DEI programs return. anabaptistworld.org A collective Lenten fast from making purchases at Target has been lengthened into a "full-out boycott," Jamal Bryant, pastor of an Atlanta-area megachurch and one of the leaders of the campaign, announced on Easter Sunday (April 20). At a Tuesday town hall meeting, the pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church said the big-box retailer …
(2025-04-29). Trump's bold foreign policy plans stall in first 100 days. america.cgtn.com 
It was Trump's intention on Day One to bring about dramatic changes not only nationally but internationally, but what has actually taken place? | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2025-04-29). Full Frame: Overdose. america.cgtn.com 
The numbers are shocking. Last year alone, more than 100,000 people overdosed in the U.S., and nearly 70 percent of those deaths were attributed to opioids such as fentanyl. | Nathan Morris grew up in Washington, D.C., in a low-income neighborhood and was exposed to substance use from an early age. Eventually, he became homeless. At the peak of his addiction, he overdosed—but survived to tell his story.
| This episode is called Overdose.
(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). Love Lucy: How to rekindle a relationship when you're tempted to cheat. newschoolfreepress.com Love, Lucy is the New School Free Press' weekly advice column, where writers anonymously share thoughtfully researched solutions to your questions about life. Send submissions through Love, Lucy's official Google Form, and you might hear back from Lucy herself. Dear Lucy, How do I not cheat on my significant other? From, Conflicted Partner Dear Conflicted …
(2025-04-29). Taylor Bickett's "One Plane Ticket" tour touches down at the Mercury Lounge. newschoolfreepress.com For Taylor Bickett, words matter. An indie-pop singer-songwriter hailing from Indiana, she's been writing for as long as she can remember. In 2022, it was Bickett's lyricism that catapulted her into the public eye with her release of "Quarter Life Crisis." The fear-of-aging anthem sparked a viral TikTok trend and has amassed over 36 million …
(2025-04-29). Success Sequence Followers Do Not Follow the Success Sequence. peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2025-04-29). U.S. air strike on Yemen kills dozens of African migrants. peoplesworld.org 
A U.S. air strike on Yemen hit a prison holding African migrants, killing at least 68 people and wounding 47, the country's Houthi government said today The U.S. military did not acknowledge carrying out the strike in Saada governorate, a stronghold of the Houthis. Graphic footage aired by the Houthis' al-Masirah satellite news channel showed …
(2025-04-29). Federal judge blocks Trump's union ban. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Unions are cheering a D.C. federal judge's preliminary ruling overturning Republican President Donald Trump's massive federal unionization ban, but the saga and the struggle—which could potentially affect every worker in the U.S.— isn't over yet. That's because the preliminary injunction the Treasury Employees (NTEU) won on April 25 from U.S. District Court Judge Paul Friedman, …
(2025-04-29). Ojibwe leaders stress the dangers of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline. peoplesworld.org 
Elected officials from two Native American reservations are warning that the location of a proposed oil pipeline in the Great Lakes region could not be worse when it comes to creating the danger of an ecological catastrophe. Leaders of the Ojibwe people recently spoke at a panel discussion in Chicago about the existential dangers of …
(2025-04-29). Labor and allies mark Workers Memorial Day with worker safety bills. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the Teachers and progressive congressional Democrats marked Workers Memorial Day, April 28, by pushing legislation to strengthen and expand the reach of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. One measure, which AFSCME advocates, would close a large loophole in the original 55-year-old Occupational Safety and Health …
(2025-04-29). Restoring truth or rewriting it? A historian's rebuttal to Trump's Orwellian executive order. peoplesworld.org 
On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History." As a professional historian and classroom educator with over 15 years of experience, I read this document with a growing sense of alarm—and then outrage. It is a chilling and intellectually dishonest attempt to co-opt the …
(2025-04-29). Spring series preview: Sunken ships, polluted waters, and getting off the grid. peoplesworld.org 
LILLE, France—There are some hits, some misses, and some mixed series coming audiences' way this spring and for the rest of the year. This listing of the good, the bad, and the indifferent is a distillation of the 48 series from 19 countries screened recently at the largest TV festival in the world, Series Mania …
(2025-04-29). Kenya to cap fiscal deficit at 4.5 pct in FY 2025/26. africa.cgtn.com Kenya will cap its fiscal deficit at 4.5 percent of GDP in 2025/26, down from 5.1 percent the previous year, and revise its initial budget of 4.3 trillion Kenyan shillings ($33 billion) substantially, its cabinet said on Tuesday.
(2025-04-29). Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack in Nigeria. africa.cgtn.com The Islamic State West Africa Province has claimed responsibility for an attack on Nigeria's northeastern Borno state that killed at least 26 people, the group said in a statement on Telegram on Tuesday.
(2025-04-29). 6.8 magnitude quake hits Macquarie Island region: USGS. africa.cgtn.com Read < 1 minuteAn earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 jolted the Macquarie Island region at 14: 53: 37 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
(2025-04-29). From the United States to Europe, Criticizing Israel Is Becoming a Crime. mintpressnews.com 
Accelerated after October 7, a growing network of laws across the Western world threatens free expression by conflating criticism of Israel with antisemitism — a trend years in the making.
(2025-04-29). As Trump Marks 100 Days, Organizers Plan Massive May 1 Protests Against Admin. truthout.org Organizers across the United States are planning a massive day of May Day protests against the Trump administration. Organizers say that they have broad support from groups targeted by the administration, including immigrants, federal workers and more. "Instead of attacking only one community … they are attacking everybody at the same time, and that enabled us to gather a really broad coalition,"… |
(2025-04-29). Trump's First Admin Created Diversity Grants. The Second Has Taken Them Away. truthout.org Adelaide Tovar, a University of Michigan scientist who researches genes related to diabetes, used to feel like an impostor in a laboratory. Tovar, 32, grew up poor and was the first in her family to graduate from high school. During her first year in college, she realized she didn't know how to study. But after years of studying biology and genetics, Tovar finally got proof that she belonged. |
(2025-04-29). Amazon Bends to Trump, Denies It Planned to Post US Tariff Costs on Website. truthout.org Online retail behemoth Amazon pushed back against reporting from Punchbowl News on Tuesday that the company was planning to list tariff costs next to the total price of products on its website. The Trump administration's tariffs against dozens of countries (including a whopping 145 percent tariff on all goods from China) will undoubtedly lead to higher prices for consumers… |
(2025-04-29). Report: 2 DOGE Staffers Have Access to Network Holding US Nuclear Secrets. truthout.org Two members of the Trump administration's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) have been granted unusual access to classified networks that house U.S. government information regarding nuclear weapons. Sources speaking to NPR say that former SpaceX intern Luke Farritor and venture capitalist Adam Ramada, both members of Elon Musk's DOGE program, have accounts on two networks… |
(2025-04-29). Trump White House Dismisses All Contributors to National Climate Assessment. truthout.org The Trump administration abruptly announced this week that it is dismissing all contributors and coauthors for the National Climate Assessment, an examination of the global climate crisis and its effects on several aspects of society that is required by law to be published by 2028. By dismissing those contributors (nearly 400 in total), the administration has put into doubt whether the… |
(2025-04-29). Trial Begins for Three Former Memphis Cops Accused of Killing Tyre Nichols. truthout.org More than two years after Tyre Nichols died from injuries sustained during a brutal beating after a traffic stop, three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers are on trial in state court on second-degree murder charges. Opening statements began Monday with testimony from Nichols' heartbroken mother Rowvaughn Wells, who said she didn't learn about her son's encounter with Memphis police… |
(2025-04-29). Talk World Radio: The Revolving Door Project. warisacrime.org 
AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about the Revolving Door Project with Assistant Director Andrea Beaty. The Revolving Door Project tracks corporate influence in politics with a focus on the executive branch. …
(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). 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). Trump's Pick to Head CBP Accused of Participating in Alleged Cover-Up of Killing. truthout.org President Donald Trump's nominee to run Customs and Border Protection has been accused of participating in an alleged agency cover-up after officials killed a man in the process of deporting him in 2010. The family of Anastasio Hernández Rojas is waiting on a decision from an international human rights tribunal that conducted a yearslong investigation into his killing and alleged torture and… |
(2025-04-29). Democracy Files and Mark Taliano Discuss Syria, Western Imperialism, and "Greater Israel" marktanliano.net Edited Transcript: let's talk about Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza and obviously some argued that this is also a project of Israel's Greater Israel and you are one of them obviously. It's not just you know is Israel that they are doing it it's like it's you know project of US and other western countries …
(2025-04-29). Canada's Liberal Party Will Face Down Trump. But Will It Address Inequality? truthout.org Canada entered the 2025 federal election with a Liberal minority government and it emerged from the 2025 federal election with a Liberal minority government. The outcome is shocking, given that Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre had been riding the top of the polls since the end of 2023. Liberal leader Mark Carney now has a monumental task to lead Canadians through the turmoil of a second… |
(2025-04-29). Kashmir Terrorist Attack: India Politicizes Domestic Issues. thealtworld.com On April 22, 2025, in the Indian-administered part of Kashmir, unidentified people who emerged from the forest in the vicinity of the city of Pahalgam shot a group of civilians, including tourists, with machine guns. According to estimates by the Indian side, 27 people were killed and dozens more injured. A little-known group, the Kashmiri Resistance Front (TRF), claimed responsibility for the attack. | New Delhi, however, accused Pakistan of the attack and immediately retaliated by expelling Pakistani diplomats, closing the main land border (the only land checkpoint Wagah operates between Lahore and Amritsar) an…
(2025-04-29). Corporations AIPAC back O'Connor for mayor of Pittsburgh in Democratic Party primary. liberationnews.org 
This election is critically important for Pittsburgh's working class.
(2025-04-29). How Trump's 100 Days Built Off the Far Right Blueprint of Project 2025. truthout.org "I have nothing to do with Project 2025," Donald Trump said during last September's presidential debate. "I haven't read it. I don't want to read it purposely. I'm not going to read it." Such disavowals were common on the campaign trail. But just 100 days into his second term, Trump has enacted many of the key policies laid out in the Heritage Foundation's 922-page blueprint for a far right… |
(2025-04-29). 7 in 10 Democrats Say US Should Restrict Aid to Israel, Poll Finds. truthout.org Democratic voters overwhelmingly say that the U.S. should restrict military assistance to Israel until it stops its assault on civilians in Gaza and respects the rights of Palestinians, new polling finds. According to a Data for Progress-Zeteo poll released last week, 71 percent of likely Democratic primary voters say that the U.S. should end its arms transfers to Israel until it "stops… |
(2025-04-29). Pentagon Swears Secrecy on Yemen War After Senators Press Admin on Civilian Harm. truthout.org The Trump administration says it will not be disclosing details on its war in Yemen as Democrats are pressing officials to answer to concerns over civilian harm and reports find that the U.S. has killed hundreds of civilians in just over six weeks of strikes. On Sunday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the military had struck 800 targets in Yemen since March 15… |
(2025-04-29). World's Top 111 Corporations Have Caused $28T in Climate Damages, Study Finds. truthout.org The world's top corporations have caused $28 trillion in damages related to the climate crisis, a new study seeking to help attribute climate costs to individual polluters finds. In a peer-reviewed paper published in Nature last week, Dartmouth University researchers find that the global economy would be $28 trillion richer if extreme heat caused by climate emissions from the top 111 carbon… |
(2025-04-29). Tomgram: Nan Levinson, How Trump Plays the Media. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. I was recently at a demonstration in New York City (my second in these weeks), part of the latest set of national protests against Donald Trump, JD Vance, Elon Musk, and crew and, among so many other things, …
(2025-04-29). Harvard Quietly Capitulates to Trump, Guts DEI Office and Affinity Events. truthout.org Although Harvard University has been celebrated for resisting the Trump administration — including suing over threats to withhold $2.2 billion in federal funding after the university refused to comply with a series of demands issued by the White House — on Monday it effectively dismantled its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office, rebranding it as "Community and Campus Life. |
(2025-04-29). Ssenyonyi Demands Probe into Alleged Illegal Payment of UGX100 M to MPs. plusnews.ug 
Joel Ssenyonyi, the Leader of the Opposition in Uganda's Parliament, has called for an urgent investigation into what he describes as an "illegal payment" of 100 million Ugandan Shillings (UGX) to Members of Parliament. In a letter dated April 28, 2025, addressed to Hon. Beti Kamya Turwomwe, the Inspector General of Government, Ssenyonyi raised serious …
(2025-04-29). Museveni Welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to Uganda in Push for Low-Cost Internet. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has given a warm welcome to Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX. This follows his meeting with company representatives at State Lodge, Nakasero, on Monday, April 28, 2025. The discussions, facilitated by Ambassador Adonia Ayebare and U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp, focused on expanding affordable internet access …
(2025-04-29). GROW Project Secures Shs29.2B for Women's Work Placement. plusnews.ug 
At least 29.2 billion shillings has been set aside to facilitate the work placement/apprenticeship component of the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project. This is under the support for Women empowerment and development services component of the project. The apprenticeship program places women entrepreneurs and their workers in established and thriving …
(2025-04-29). Arua City's Shs4.7B Electoral Center Boosts 2026 Readiness. plusnews.ug 
A multi-billion regional election management and storage center for West Nile has been commissioned in Arua City ahead of the 2026 general elections. The two-level facility was constructed by the National Enterprise Corporation at a cost of UGX 4.698 billion, funded by the Government of Uganda. While commissioning the facility on Monday, the Chairman of …
(2025-04-29). Media Demands Stronger Press Safeguards for 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
Leading media organizations and human rights bodies have called on the Ugandan government to recommit to protecting press freedom ahead of the 2026 general elections. The appeal was part of a joint communication released to mark the start of World Press Freedom Week. The statement, delivered by Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights …
(2025-04-29). NUP Criticizes Police for Obstructing Youth Rally. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly condemned the security forces for blocking access to its headquarters in Makerere on Monday, thereby halting the planned launch of its youth mobilization campaign on Monday. The campaign, dubbed the Youth Protest Vote Campaign, was intended to encourage youth participation in upcoming elections. NUP officials described the initiative …
(2025-04-29). Public Servants Advised to Observe Resignation Timelines for Elective Positions. plusnews.ug 
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government has advised public servants aspiring to join elective positions to observe resignation and retirement timelines ahead of nominations. According to the Electoral Commission road map, the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections will take between 16th — 17th September 2025 and Local Government elections, the nomination …
(2025-04-29). Govt Allocates Shs150B for War Debt Compensation. plusnews.ug 
The government has allocated Shillings 150 billion to compensate war debt claimants in the Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions for cattle lost during past insurgencies. Each sub-region is expected to receive Shillings 50 billion, pending Parliamentary approval. Dr. Kenneth Omona, the State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, revealed the development during a recent site visit …
(2025-04-29). Greeting for Pesach. transcend.org As you gather around the Seder table to celebrate Pesach, may this sacred time fill your hearts with peace, gratitude, and divine connection.
(2025-04-29). Holly Week and Easter Greetings. transcend.org As we reflect upon the sacred journey of Jesus, from the solemnity of the Cross to the glory of the Resurrection, may we be reminded that even in moments of suffering, there is a divine promise of renewal and hope.
(2025-04-29). Israel Stalls and the International Court of Justice Complies. transcend.org 23 Apr 2025 – One year ago, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel had fifteen months to prepare their defense ("counter memorial") against the charges of genocide filed by South Africa. They were told to present their arguments by 28 July 2025.
(2025-04-29). Peace, Peace Education and the UN. transcend.org How about peace education in all of that? Training in handling complexity is basic, and the first tool to go is the world map using four colors to highlight the dying state system. An illusion, the real world is much more complex.
(2025-04-29). Cultura cubana celebra junto a Viengsay Valdés gran premio de danza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Personalidades e instituciones de la cultura en Cuba han trasladado mensajes de felicitación a la primera bailarina Viengsay Valdés, tras ser reconocida este martes con el Premio Nacional de Danza 2025.
(2025-04-29). Decretan en Cuba receso laboral con pago de salario este 2 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El Consejo de Ministros en Cuba acordó el receso laboral con pago de salario el 2 de mayo como reconocimiento a la firmeza del pueblo, publicó hoy la Gaceta Oficial de la República.
(2025-04-29). The Long Road to Change: Serbia's Protests Between Hope and Fatigue. pressenza.com 
After the Large student actions have become less frequent, except for a group that cycled 1,300 km from
(2025-04-29). Virgin Atlantic permanently suspends flights to Tel Aviv. radiohc.cu London, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Virgin Atlantic has announced it plans to permanently suspend its flights to Tel Aviv. The British airline announced on Monday it will not resume flights to the occupied Palestinian land.
(2025-04-29). Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque amid intensified West Bank raids. radiohc.cu Occupied East Jerusalem, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Israeli settlers have stormed the compound of al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest site in Islam, in Occupied al-Quds, under protection from the regime forces amid intensified raids in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-29). Israel uses new Bar guided rockets in Gaza genocide as death toll surges. radiohc.cu Tel Aviv, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Israeli forces have confirmed using the new "Bar" rocket for first time in Gaza, marking a significant escalation and taking its savagery to new heights in the ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza.
(2025-04-29). Palestinian envoy tells International Court of Justice that Israel uses Gaza aid as a weapon of war. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ 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). Euro-Med: At least 94% of those killed in Gaza are civilians. radiohc.cu Geneva, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ An international human rights organization has rejected Israel's claim that its forces are fighting Hamas fighters in Gaza. 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). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir orders closure of al-Quds Fund and Endowment office. radiohc.cu Washington, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Extremist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has ordered the shutdown of the al-Quds Fund and Endowment office in the Israeli-occupied East al-Quds in a flagrant violation of international principles, marking another aggressive measure targeting the Palestinian population in the flashpoint region.
(2025-04-29). Ben-Gvir met with chants of war criminal during visit to U.S. Capitol. radiohc.cu Washington, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir faced a tense reception at the U.S. Capitol, as pro-Palestinian protesters confronted him with chants of "free Palestine" and "war criminal."
(2025-04-29). Cuba is already breathing May Day. radiohc.cu Havana, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ No one is going to take away from Cubans the tradition of their May Day. Neither the blockade nor the economic shortages and tensions it generates will dent what has always been one of the clearest messages of this people's support for their Revolution, and the driving force that makes us proud: unity.
(2025-04-29). Cuba to be accompanied by hundreds of foreign activists on May 1st. radiohc.cu Havana, April 29 (RHC) ⚪ Nearly 1,000 activists, representing 260 organizations from 39 countries, are in Cuba today to accompany the people in the celebrations for International Workers' Day, said ICAP President Fernando González.
(2025-04-29). Cuban boxer Erislandy àÅlvarez to fight in Curaàßao. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 29 (JIT) – Cuban Olympic champion in Paris 2024 Erislandy Alvarez will be the main attraction of a boxing event scheduled for Saturday, May 3, in Curacao.
(2025-04-29). Liberty Lifter Ekranoplan Demonstrator Aims To Lift C-130-Sized Payloads. twz.com 
Aurora Flight Sciences has provided new details about the demonstrator design it is working on for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA)
(2025-04-29). Results of the IV Forum "Russia-Africa: What's Next? pressenza.com 
The Fourth Forum took place from April 22 at MGIMO University of the Russian Foreign Ministry, concluded on April 25, 2025. The event confirmed its status as an authoritative platform for discussing key areas of cooperation between Russia and the countries of the African continent. This year, the Forum brought together 1,500 participants, including representatives of 41 African countries. | The business program included more than 30 events, including expert and panel discussions, round tables, creative brainstorms and other interactive sessions devoted to education, sports and space diplomacy, energy partnership,…
(2025-04-29). Bangladesh-China Medical Cooperation: A Potential New Era in Healthcare. pressenza.com In a significant move to bolster medical cooperation between Bangladesh and China, Chief Advisor Dr. Yunus, in his recent visit to China, urged opening new avenues for Bangladesh-China cooperation to ensure quality healthcare. With a keen interest in expanding medical tourism for Bangladeshi patients, this initiative comes at a time when the healthcare landscape in the region is undergoing substantial changes. The challenges faced by Bangladeshi patients in obtaining medical visas for India have prompted a search for alternative destinations, and the Chief Adviser has proposed China to step up to fill that gap. I…
(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). Trump's New Target of Trade War: Chinese Merchant Fleet and Shipyards. pressenza.com 
The global geopolitical reckoning period continues with trade wars and protectionism. The US' new customs tariffs are taking their place as the most important soldiers of this war. The old order is no more. However, there is no change in the old order's vision of Eurasia and the 21st century's vision of access to rare metals and oil. After all, World War I was the war of transitioning from coal to oil; World War II was the war of owning oil. The 21st century will be the century of struggle for semiconductors, artificial intelligence and access to rare metals, which are indispensable for advanced technology. | By…
(2025-04-29). Udo Bullmann: The African continent is increasingly asserting itself by seeking diversified alliances, including ties with BRICS. pressenza.com Udo Bullmann is a Member of the European Parliament (Germany), Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), part of the Party of European Socialists. Chairman of the delegation for relations with South Africa, Member of the Conference of Presidents of Delegations, Development Committee, INTA International Trade Committee, Delegation for Relations with Central America, including the Parliamentary Committee of the EU-Central America Association, Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, Delegation to the Parliamentary Committee Cariforum-EU, Delegation to the Joint Parliamentary Assembly OACPS-EU,…
(2025-04-29). Aria Aber's Defiant Love Letter to Berlin. publicbooks.org "The experiences of coming of age and coming into art—of finding your own voice and a vision for your craft—are spiritual and psychological journeys, and, for lack of a better word, universal."
(2025-04-29). 7SEES Interview The Palantir Control Structure The Globalist End Game. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is 7SEES of the Ickonic Network, here today to discuss his excellent work on the topic of technocracy, Palantir, and the Zionist/Globalist "Great Reset" that seems to rolling out now more than ever. We discuss the major roll that the two party illusion plays in maintaining and progressing this agenda, and the
(2025-04-29). Trump DOJ "Sides With Pfizer" In Brook Jackson Lawsuit Garcia Moved To Prison For Non Gang Members. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/29/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-04-29). SATIRE: Rock Roll Hall Of Fame Honors Guy Going Nuts In Front Row. theonion.com CLEVELAND—Honoring the concertgoer for his seemingly bottomless reserves of energy, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Thursday the induction of the guy going nuts in the front row. "Tonight, we're proud to induct this wild-eyed guy for his commitment to going balls to the wall," said foundation chairman John Sykes, who lauded the …
(2025-04-29). SATIRE: The White House's Plan For Reversing The Declining Birth Rate. theonion.com The Trump administration is considering proposals that would help reverse the nation's declining birth rate. Here are the White House's ideas for encouraging women to have more babies. Monopoly game pieces on every container of Enfamil sold Increase American manufacturing of fertility statues Air-drop rose petals over residential areas Mandatory twins Remind Americans that every …
(2025-04-29). SATIRE: Trump's Support Surges After He Points Gun At Nation. theonion.com WASHINGTON—In a dramatic reversal of recent polls showing a decline in the president's approval ratings during his first 100 days in office, new surveys confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump's support was surging after he pointed a gun at all 340 million Americans. "Ever since Trump pulled out a loaded handgun and menacingly swept its …
(2025-04-29). SATIRE: Woman Reminds Self Not To Catastrophize After Spotting 4 Skeletal Horsemen On Horizon. theonion.com LOWELL, MA—Doing her best to follow her therapist's advice for dealing with stressful situations, area woman Holly Debling reportedly reminded herself Tuesday not to catastrophize after she spotted four skeletal horsemen on the horizon. "Okay, Holly, remember: Just because a great trumpet has sounded at the arrival of four unearthly riders, that doesn't necessarily mean …
(2025-04-29). Russia and North Korea Send Ominous Warning to the U.S. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken discuss why Russia and North Korea have sent an ominous warning to the United States and why suddenly Trump wants to talk to Kim Jong Un.
(2025-04-29). Marines Get Their First High Power Microwave Weapon For Taking On Drone Swarms. twz.com 
Testing the ExDECS weapon will give the USMC a better idea of how high-power microwave technology can boost its short-range air defenses.
(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). 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). Outsiders Upsetting Persian Gulf Security: IRGC Navy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy warned that the malevolent presence of foreign military forces in the Persian Gulf is detrimental to peace and security in this strategic region.
(2025-04-29). F-15EX To Replace Michigan Air National Guard A-10s. twz.com 
(2025-04-29). Lumberjack Jet-Powered One-Way Attack Munition Can Drop Its Own Precision Bomblets. twz.com 
Northrop Grumman has just unveiled its new Lumberjack loitering one-way attack drone at the Modern Day Marine conference in Washington, D.C., at which TWZ is in attendance. We talked to Michael Bastin, director of technology for the firm, on the show floor to get the low-down on Lumberjack and what it brings to the table. | The jet-propelled weapon falls into the U.S. military's Group 3 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) category, defined as designs weighing between 55 and 1,320 pounds, able to fly at between 3,500 and 18,000 feet, and having top speeds of between 100 and 250 knots. Lumberjack can be launched from…
(2025-04-29). After the Blast: Yemenis Face Airstrikes, Hunger, and International Indifference. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). 3 Fallen Soldiers Who Make Up the Fabric of Israeli Society. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Herzog Urges National Unity in Memorial Day Address at Western Wall. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Widows and Orphans Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen as Speaker Warns of Iranian Threat. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Bereaved Families Prompt Israeli Gov't To Reassign Ministers for Memorial Day Ceremonies. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Iran Recruits Syrian Defectors for Cross-Border Force in Iraq. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Syria Probes Viral Blasphemous Audio as Sectarian Unrest Turns Deadly. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-29). Tehran Seeks Comeback in Syria Through Iraqi Training Camps. themedialine.org
(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). Daily Mail outraged that Louis Theroux would give an accurate portrayal of Israeli occupation. thecanary.co Like other billionaire media outlets, the Daily Mail predictably disliked TV icon Louis Theroux's new documentary The Settlers. But in a strange article trying to paint him in a sinister light, the right-wing rag seemed to take most issue with the fact that he actually gave an accurate portrayal of Israeli occupation in Palestine. Richard […] | By
(2025-04-29). New poll shows Labour should panic more about losing votes to Greens than to Reform. thecanary.co 
Ahead of local elections this week where Reform UK is set to win big, the Labour Party is panicking. But a new survey suggests the ruling party should be worrying a lot more about losing voters to the Green Party than to Reform. Labour's biggest problem is its abandonment of left-wing economics Reform helped to […] | By
(2025-04-29). Belarus in favor of implementing sketched-out plans to keep CIS economies developing fast. eng.belta.by Yuri Shuleiko stressed that it is necessary to continue efficiently implementing sketched-out plans, primarily the strategy on economic development of the Commonwealth of Independent States for the period till 2030, in order to maintain high rates of development of the CIS economies.
(2025-04-29). Logistics, switch to transactions in national currencies discussed at CIS Economic Council session. eng.belta.by According to Yuri Shuleiko, collective efforts of the CIS countries in transportation and logistics should be concentrated on forming new transport corridors and on expanding the throughput capacity of existing ones.
(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 calls for more effort to defend historical memory. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko drew attention to the need to preserve the historical truth and to work with the young generation. He remarked that certainly, the forum had gathered people that need no convincing.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko emphasizes importance of holding on to historical memory. eng.belta.by Because a war is now in progress for the minds of people. As a rule, such wars precede a genuine hot one. "A modern hot war is impossible without this preparation. This preparation has begun," the president said.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko explains who opened genuine Second Front. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said that the Allies provided assistance during World War Two but important aspects should be kept in mind. "Let's be honest: the Allies joined in when our soldiers had already broken the back of the fascist monster," the president said.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko in favor of tighter Belarus-Russia relations. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Well, it so happens that two states have evolved here beyond our will. And we should do everything to make our relations inside this Fatherland even tighter than those inside a unitary state. And you and I do a lot."
(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: Memory of the Great Victory is part of the national idea of Belarusians. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "In Belarus we vigorously promote the understanding that the memory of the Great Victory is part of the national idea. We try to do everything to make our children remember that with this victory we are tied well to all the nations of the former Soviet Union."
(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). Lukashenko, Putin lay flowers at Mamayev Kurgan. eng.belta.by The heads of state laid wreaths in the Military Honor Hall. It is dedicated to all those, who gave their lives for the sake of the victory in the Battle of Stalingrad. An eternal fire burns in the center of the hall: a huge hand made of white marble holds a torch of eternal fire.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko reveals terrible facts uncovered by investigation into Belarusian nation's genocide. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that in the course of investigating the case, scientists and military personnel dig into layers of soil and find remains of babies that their mothers hold tight to their chests.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko to Putin: Nobody forbids wearing Saint George ribbons in Belarus. eng.belta.by The Belarusian president advised his Russian colleague not to pay attention to individual negative statements about that. "We have absolutely the same ideas. You know our ideas. We know Russian ones. As I say, it is one Fatherland from Brest to Vladivostok," the head of state said.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko: We are heirs of the generation of heroic winners. eng.belta.by According to the president, the current meeting represents more than a tribute to the common heroic past. "We turn to history in order to protect not only the future but the present already. This is how the issue stands today," he stressed.
(2025-04-29). Putin describes results of trade, economic cooperation with Belarus as outstanding. eng.belta.by Vladimir Putin said: "We have an opportunity to come to an agreement on current affairs. We have a great deal of them. Suffice it to say that in the sphere of trade and economic relations alone we have simply outstanding results: the trade turnover has exceeded $50 billion."
(2025-04-29). Putin reaffirms invitation for Lukashenko to attend 9 May parade in Moscow. eng.belta.by "We strongly expect to see you in Moscow on the day of the main celebrations, 9 May. I know you have decided that your parade unit should also march along Red Square. Thank you very much," Vladimir Putin stated.
(2025-04-29). Belarus intent on active dialogue with international partners in healthcare field. eng.belta.by According to the deputy prime minister, Belarus has been a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization since 2024 and vigorously takes part in events under the organization's aegis.
(2025-04-29). Belarus stresses transnational nature of healthcare challenges at 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). Belarusian MP: We will never put up with the desire of Western politicians to rewrite history. eng.belta.by Igor Sergeyenko said: "We will never put up with the stance of Western politicians, who are obsessed with revanchist intentions and want to rewrite history, rehabilitate Nazi criminals and their aiders and abettors."
(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). Roscosmos: 13 countries, including Belarus, will work to create a lunar station. eng.belta.by At a meeting of heads of space agencies of BRICS countries Dmitry Bakanov said: "Our joint initiative with China to create an international scientific lunar station is vigorously advancing." In his words, 13 countries have already joined it.
(2025-04-29). 'Trump is trying to break us,' Carney warns as Liberals win Canadian election. therealnews.com 
(2025-04-29). UK's Most Dangerous DIY Jobs — Ranked by Access Height and Injury Risk. thecanary.co From cleaning gutters to trimming trees, many common household jobs can put us in unexpectedly dangerous positions — quite literally. But which DIY tasks are the riskiest when it comes to working at height? Cherry Picker Fast reveals the top contenders — and why hiring an operated cherry picker is the safest way to reach […] | By
(2025-04-29). University of Kent Study Finds Unmet Psychological Needs Increase Susceptibility to Conspiracy Theories. thecanary.co New research from the University of Kent reveals that people are more likely to believe in conspiracy theories when their fundamental psychological needs—such as feeling informed, secure, and valued in society—are not met. Psychologists at The University of Kent found that spreading conspiracy theories can serve as a coping mechanism for individuals facing uncertainty, insecurity, […] | By
(2025-04-29). Travel Notes, St Petersburg: first installment. gilbertdoctorow.com In this report, I present a potpourri of impressions from this first trip back to Russia since last November. Some of these comments are about real changes in what I see around me. Others are simply first observations of sides to life that I did not experience on my most recent visits. Given that the …
(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). 1,300 NHS staff are about to have their jobs privatised all on Labour's watch. thecanary.co NHS staff across three health trusts in Dorset are facing a major attack on their jobs, pensions, and pay, as nearly 1,300 workers—including porters, housekeeping, catering, and estates staff—are threatened with transfer to a private subsidiary company (SubCo). This move, driven by the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, is a clear step towards privatisation, […] | By
(2025-04-29). The DWP response to a viral petition is absolutely disgraceful. thecanary.co 
A petition over Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit cuts for chronically ill and disabled people which began to go viral has now received a response from the government. In short, it is dismissive and callous — with one political party slamming it as 'disrespectful'. So, you know what to do: sign the petition […] | By
(2025-04-29). UK government colluded with the Israeli embassy over Palestine Action 'Filton 18' cases. thecanary.co New documents have further exposed the UK government's collusion with the Israeli embassy in the arrest and imprisonment of the 'Filton 18' Palestine Action activists. Filton 18: government collusion with the Israeli embassy As the Guardian reported on Tuesday 29 April: The UK government shared contact details of counter-terrorism police and prosecutors with the Israeli […] | By
(2025-04-29). This May Day weekend, activists are taking on the epitome of exploitative capitalism: Elon Musk. thecanary.co Over May Day weekend, workers and activists are taking on the epitome of exploitative capitalism: far-right billionaire 'broligarch' Elon Musk. May Day weekend: taking down Musk one Tesla site at a time On Saturday 3 May, Tesla Takedown UK, anti-Trump organisation Indivisible London, and the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union will bring the fight […] | By
(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). Behind the scenes of the Algerian-French tension. uwidata.com By Ali Rƒ±za Ta≈üdelen Tension between Algeria and France is escalating. The arrest of an Algerian consular official by the French security forces set off the latest flare-up. In response, Algeria expelled 12 French embassy employees on April 13. France retaliated by expelling twelve Algerian diplomatic and consular staff and recalled its ambassador to Algiers, …
(2025-04-29). Navigating the Shifting Currents of U.S.-India Trade Relations in the Trump Era. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer The re-election of Donald Trump as the President of America in November 2024 has initiated a new cycle of economic nationalism, prompting every nation in the world to redesign its practice of trade. India, as a developing economy and with a checkered experience of dealing with America in the past, is …
(2025-04-29). Hegseth 'Proudly' Ends 'Woke' Defense Program Originally Passed by Trump in 2017. latintimes.com Pete Hegseth celebrated the end of the Women, Peace, and Security program—despite the initiative stemming from the first Trump administration.
(2025-04-29). Trump Jokes He'd 'Like to Be Pope' After Falling Asleep at Pope Francis' Funeral. latintimes.com Trump revealed his "number one choice" to succeed Pope Francis: himself, following speculation that he fell asleep during the funeral.
(2025-04-29). Off-Duty Female Officer Broke Into New Jersey Home and Assaulted 2 Victims Before Resisting Arrest: Police. latintimes.com Rebecca Sayegh remains in custody after causing a disturbance over the weekend, six months after she filed a lawsuit against the police department and township.
(2025-04-29). Trump Admin Reportedly Considering Deploying Buoys Along Canadian Border. latintimes.com The Trump administration is reportedly considering deploying buoys along the Canadian border…
(2025-04-29). AOC Could Become The Top Democrat In Key Committee After Ranking Member Announces He Will Step Down. latintimes.com Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could again bid to become the Democrats' ranking member in the House Oversight Committee…
(2025-04-29). MrBeast Seeks 100 Volunteers to Fight a Gorilla, Gets Thousands Instead: 'This Is Why Men Don't Live as Long'. latintimes.com YouTuber and viral challenge mogul MrBeast has joined in on the absurd hypothetical debate online: Could 100 men take down a gorilla?>
(2025-04-29). Federal Minimum Wage Officially Falls Below Poverty Line. Trump Admin Has No Plans to Increase It. latintimes.com The federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not changed since 2009 despite a 37% increase in the cost of living.
(2025-04-29). Bezos Backs Down After Trump Calls Amazon's Plan to List Tariff Surcharge 'Political Act'. latintimes.com Amazon abandoned plans to display tariff surcharges after President Donald Trump personally intervened.
(2025-04-29). Wave of Cartel Killings in Jalisco Continues with Death of City Council Official. latintimes.com City Council Secretary José Luis Pereida was fatally shot April 28 outside a seafood restaurant near Teocaltiche's city center…
(2025-04-29). Trump's Nominee to Lead CBP Under Fire for Alleged Role in Death Cover-Up. latintimes.com President Donald Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Rodney Scott, is facing scrutiny over allegations that he helped shield federal agents from accountability…
(2025-04-29). Trump Advisor Accuses Reporter of Evading Question While Evading a Question About Deporting Children. latintimes.com Rather than answer a reporter's question, Trump advisor Stephen Miller shot back inquires of his own—then accused the reporter of evading his questions.
(2025-04-29). Woman Who Drove into Illinois Daycare and Killed 4 Children Identified, Still Not in Custody. latintimes.com The driver of the vehicle that crashed into a Chatham, Illinois, after-school daycare, killing three children and a teenager, has been identified by the police as a 44-year-old food service worker.
(2025-04-29). Mexican Telenovela Icon Eduardo Yáñez Breaks Silence on Parkinson's Disease Rumors. latintimes.com The Mexican actor took to social media to talk about his health. In his signature direct, no-nonsense style, Eduardo Yáñez explains it all.
(2025-04-29). WATCH: Elderly Woman Tries to Storm Cockpit Before Being Slammed to the Ground by American Airlines Staff. latintimes.com An elderly woman was forcibly restrained by American Airlines staff after attempting to breach the cockpit on a Sà£o Paulo—New York flight.
(2025-04-29). Kate Middleton Marks First Overnight Engagement Since Cancer Battle for Anniversary Celebration in Scotland. latintimes.com Kate Middleton marked a milestone in her recovery by making her first overnight public appearance since her cancer treatment.
(2025-04-29). Mexico To Increase Water Deliveries To U.S. After Trump Sanctions Threat. latintimes.com Mexico and the U.S. announced the latter will see increased water deliveries after President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions over unmet obligations…
(2025-04-29). Menudo Promoter Demands $500 Million from NBC Over Controversial Menendez Brothers Documentary. latintimes.com Menudo promoter Darrin McGillis sues NBC for $500 million, claiming its Menendez documentary damaged the band's reputation with false abuse claims.
(2025-04-29). Florida Man 'Stomped' on Boy's Face in Brutal Attack Over Play-Doh: Police. latintimes.com Florida authorities are hunting for a suspect who brutally attacked two boys over Play-Doh in Fort Myers, leaving the community shocked and demanding answers.
(2025-04-29). 'Como Dice el Dicho' and Netflix Mexican Star Renata del Castillo Dead at 42. latintimes.com The Mexican actress was known for her roles in 'Como dice el dicho' and 'Control Z.'
(2025-04-29). Trump's Billionaire Pals Have Lost Nearly $200 Billion Since Scoring Prime Seats at Inauguration: Report. latintimes.com Elon Musk, who invested nearly $300 million into getting Donald Trump elected ahead of his second term, has lost nearly $50 billion since January.
(2025-04-29). Kerry Kennedy Claims Salvadoran Police Prevented Her From Meeting With Deported Clients. latintimes.com U.S. lawyer Kerry Kennedy said Salvadoran authorities prevented her from meeting with Venezuelan deportees she represents. Later, a prominent human rights organization said its offices were raided…
(2025-04-29). 'Pure Evil' Israeli Settler Was Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize: 'Unhinged Entitled Arrogance'. latintimes.com Viewers were shocked to learn Daniella Weiss, the "godmother" of the Israeli settler movement, was nominated for a peace prize despite preaching violence against Palestinians in a new BBC documentary.
(2025-04-29). What stunning, Trump-induced election upset means for Israel. haaretz.com While Israel was never a top issue in Monday's Canadian election, the results still have profound implications for the relationship between Jerusalem and Ottawa — and even bigger ramifications if part of a broader Western backlash against Trump…
(2025-04-29). Israel marks second Memorial Day since outbreak of Gaza war. haaretz.com In three very different ceremonies, people found ways to express their grief and loss, from October 7, from the Gaza war, and from the rest of Israel's wars since it was founded. The heightened tension of the war did not escape any of them…
(2025-04-29). Rightists storm Reform synagogue during joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony. haaretz.com Despite advance warning that right-wing activists were planning to protest outside the ceremony, there was only a small police force, including only one patrol car, when the violence began…
(2025-04-29). dam is going to Letter slamming war in Gaza exposes a divided British Jewry. haaretz.com Three dozen members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews are being investigated for publicly speaking out against Israel's war in Gaza. Critics say they shouldn't be airing the dirty linen — but some Israelis are among their loudest supporters…
(2025-04-29). Democracy Now! 2025-04-29 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 29, 2025; "Taking Our Power Back": Immigrants & Workers Plan for May Day Protests as Trump Marks 100 Days; "The Hollow Half": Palestinian American Sarah Aziza on Gaza, Generational Trauma, Anorexia & Exile | Headlines for April 29, 2025; "Taking Our Power Back": Immigrants & Workers Plan for May Day Protests as Trump Marks 100 Days; "The Hollow Half": Palestinian American Sarah Aziza on Gaza, Generational Trauma, Anorexia & Exile…
(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). Shaanxi trade with Central Asia surges in Q1. ecns.cn China's Shaanxi province has dramatically expanded trade with Central Asia in 2024, fueled by new rail hubs, agricultural exchanges, and record-breaking logistics investments.
(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). Restaurant fire in Northeast China's Liaoning kills 22. ecns.cn A restaurant fire in Liaoyang City, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Tuesday, killed at least 22 people and injured three others.
(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). China urges U.S. to end threats, pressure and engage in dialogue. ecns.cn China urged the United States on Tuesday to stop making threats and exerting pressure, and engage in dialogue on the basis of equality, respect and mutual benefit after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was up to China to de-escalate trade tensions.
(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). Xi urges all-out efforts to treat the injured in restaurant fire in Liaoning Province. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged all-out efforts to treat the people injured in a restaurant fire in the city of Liaoyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
(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). 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). Israeli sentenced to 10 years in prison for plotting with Iran to assassinate top Israeli officials. haaretz.com Maman said in his interrogation that he had agreed to meet with an Iranian businessman and was smuggled into Iran on two occasions via a land border crossing with Turkey…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Saudi Arabia to enforce strict penalties on unauthorised Hajj pilgrims, 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). Two Pakistani-origin women re-elected to Canadian Parliament. geo.tv 
Photo collage shows Canada's Liberal Party candidates Iqra Khalid and Salma Zahid. — iqrakhalid.liberal.ca/Facebook/Salma Zahid
(2025-04-29). Spanish grid operator's first assessment rules out cyberattack behind blackout. geo.tv 
People walk along a shopping street without electric lighting as police cars patrol to prevent theft and looting in the stores during a power outage which hit large parts of Spain, in Ronda, Spain April 28, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-04-29). Man lynched for chanting 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans during match in India's Karnataka. geo.tv 
(2025-04-29). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-29). Another 'Bridge Man' in China Forcibly Disappeared. hrw.org On April 15, 27-year-old Mei Shilin (Ê¢Ö‰∏ñÊûó) put up three banners on an overpass outside Chengdu's Chadianzi Metro Station in China's southwestern Sichuan province. The banners stated: "There can be no national rejuvenation without political system reform"; "The people do not need a political party with unrestrained power"; and "China does not need anyone to show the way, democracy is the direction." The authorities reportedly detained Mei soon afterward. His current situation and whereabouts are unknown. | Click to expand Image | Three pro-democracy banner…
(2025-04-29). Azerbaijan Uses Old Criminal Case to Ramp Up Repression. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police outside the building of Toplum TV, independent online media outlet, where law enforcement searched the offices and detained journalists, in Baku, Azerbaijan, March 6, 2024. | © 2024 Aziz Karimov/Getty Images…
(2025-04-29). Guatemala: Indigenous Leaders Face Terrorism Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Guatemalan Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development Luis Pacheco arrives at the court after being arrested on charges of terrorism and other crimes in Guatemala City on April 23, 2025. | © 2025 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images…
(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). US: Human Rights Role in Foreign Policy at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks after being sworn in by Vice President JD Vance near the White House in Washington, DC, January 21, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Evan Vucci…
(2025-04-29). Yemen: US Strike Reportedly Kills, Injures Dozens of Migrants. hrw.org (Beirut) — US forces struck a migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, on April 28, 2025, reportedly killing over 68 civilians and injuring dozens more. Human Rights Watch verified a video posted by the Houthi-run news channel, Al-Masirah, also verified by the newswire service Reuters, that showed migrants and asylum seekers dead and injured in the aftermath of the strike. Those killed and injured were reportedly all of African nationalities who were being held in the detention center in the Houthi-controlled area. This airstrike is one of over 800 that the United States has carried out in Yemen since Marc…
(2025-04-29). Nakba Day march in northern Israel canceled after police ban Palestinian flags. haaretz.com Organizers canceled the annual Nakba march, held since 1998 on Israel's Independence Day near depopulated Palestinian villages, citing police restrictions they feared could justify force. They said the terms reflected the government's 'intent to suppress legitimate protest and free expression'…
(2025-04-29). Netanyahu pulls decision to fire Shin Bet chief to avoid precedent-setting High Court ruling. haaretz.com The government's U-turn follows Bar's announcement that he will step down in June. Government sources said Prime Minister Netanyahu is interviewing candidates and is expected to name Bar's replacement in the coming days…
(2025-04-29). AG approves return as minister, limits role in police appointments and protest oversight. haaretz.com The attorney general published a proposal that limits the national security minister's involvement in appointing police officers. Critics from the Justice Ministry believe Ben-Gvir is deceiving the attorney general…
(2025-04-29). Israel is covered in stickers of young men and women killed in war. What do they teach us? haaretz.com In a new study devoted to the commemorative stickers that have taken over the public sphere, Dr. Noam Tirosh, an expert on memory studies from Ben-Gurion University, questions what they say about bereavement culture in Israel…
(2025-04-29). Growing risk that bodies may never be recovered from Gaza, families warn. haaretz.com 'A grave is not a privilege', said Meital Weiss, daughter of Ilan Weiss, whose body remains in Gaza. A report by the Hostage Families Forum's health team warned that time erodes evidence, obscures findings, and greatly reduces the chance of recovery…
(2025-04-29). Until this war is over, all be trapped in a Memorial Day that never ends. haaretz.com There are 59 hostages still in Gaza. Innocent Palestinians are dying gruesome deaths each day, and none of these sacrifices — of Palestinians, of hostages, of Israeli soldiers — seems to be bringing Israel any closer to the aim of toppling Hamas…
(2025-04-29). IDF releases Palestinian paramedic detained last month during Israeli attack on Gaza aid workers. haaretz.com Asaad al-Nassasra, who survived the Israeli attack on an aid convoy that killed 15 aid workers near Rafah, was detained by the IDF for 37 days. His family turned to the courts after the army withheld information about his arrest…
(2025-04-29). Joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony dares to defy the cycle of a bloody reality. haaretz.com With many bereaved families from the Gaza war, several have joined the Israeli-Palestinian Forum. Many will attend online, as the joint Memorial Day ceremony — held at a secret location due to far-right threats — seeks to show that Israelis and Palestinians can share both pain — and hope…
(2025-04-29). Over 10 million people live in Israel, West Bank settlements on 77th Independence Day. haaretz.com The Central Bureau of Statistics reported Israel has a population of approximately 10.1 million, counting all Jews between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, but not the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza…
(2025-04-29). was a great Honoring 1948 fighters whom Ben-Gurion chose to forget. haaretz.com Israel's army recommended that 1,200 soldiers be decorated for bravery in the War of Independence, but Israel's founding prime minister slashed the list to 12, 'the number of the Tribes of Israel.' A history-buff computer scientist has made amends…
(2025-04-29). On October 7, they made it out of Nova alive. They live with the weight of those who. haaretz.com Sivan watched her partner die before her eyes, Daniel returned without his friend who was kidnapped by Hamas, Shlomi learned his friends had been killed and Neta lost her cousin. Survivors of the October 7 Nova festival massacre speak about the guilt and the struggle to move on…
(2025-04-29). France blasts Israel for banning French delegations from entering country. haaretz.com France's foreign ministry condemned Israel's decision to revoke travel permits for two delegations, including elected officials, calling it 'regrettable and harmful' to bilateral ties. It also rejected Israeli claims linking the groups to terrorism…
(2025-04-29). Netanyahu says to 24 living in Gaza, his wife Sara says. haaretz.com 'You did something that must not be done to any of the [hostages'] families,' a hostage's mother wrote in response on X, 'you effectively declared their children dead in captivity, and on the eve of Memorial Day, no less'…
(2025-04-29). Sara Netanyahu promotes conspiracy in interview with pro-Orbán Hungarian outlet. haaretz.com The prime minister's wife said that the Israeli media systematically overlooks her work helping hostages, and described a series of national networks serving the radical left: 'This is an attempt to override the will of the people and maintain bureaucratic rule'…
(2025-04-29). Absa Bank leads Uganda bancassurance market with Sh39.2b total premiums. independent.co.ug 
Absa Bank's double-digit growth rate of 13% and 17.46% market share was attributed to its robust product offering, a very experienced team of people, robust marketing strategies, and personalized customer service. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bancassurance has continued to revolutionize Uganda's insurance sector, with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Q4 report indicating UGX …
(2025-04-29). Ambassador Ayebare joins Uganda's cabinet. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Uganda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Adonia Ayebare as an ex officio member of the Cabinet. He was sworn in yesterday by the Vice President Jessica Alupo. "Thank you, your excellency for the trust in me over the years with strategic diplomatic assignments both …
(2025-04-29). Even Republicans are falling out of love with Tesla. independent.co.ug 
Elon Musk is right to shift his focus back to carmaking ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | "The future of Tesla is brighter than ever." So declared Elon Musk during an earnings call on April. 22,2025. According to the carmaker's boss, Tesla remains on course to become the world's most valuable firm, worth as much as the next …
(2025-04-29). Govt sets aside sh150Bn for cattle compensation. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has allocated sh150 billion to compensate war debt claimants in the Acholi, Lango, and Teso sub-regions for cattle lost during past insurgencies. Each sub-region is expected to receive sh50 billion. Dr. Kenneth Omona, the State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, revealed the development during a recent site visit …
(2025-04-29). KCB Bank adds star Mutebi to their exciting roster for 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally. independent.co.ug 
KCB commits Sh270 million towards the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda Limited has today unveiled Mutebi Nasser as the latest addition to their team ahead of the 2025 Pearl of Africa Rally Championship. The announcement was made during a press event held at the KCB …
(2025-04-29). LC1 chairmen get training on court case handling, gender management. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 1,000 Local Council One (LCI) chairpersons and their executive committee members from 200 villages across Gulu City and District are undergoing intensive training on court case management and gender issues. The training, implemented by the International Justice Mission (IJM) in partnership with the Ministry of Local Government, aims to …
(2025-04-29). Minister Mayanja intervenes in land dispute, over 20,000 face eviction in Hoima. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sam Mayanja, the Lands State Minister, has intervened in a land dispute affecting over 20,000 residents in Kabaale Sub-county, Hoima District, who are facing the threat of forceful eviction from their ancestral land. The affected residents hail from the five villages of Ngemwa, Nyakasinini, Kigaaga B, Nzorobi, and Nkwaki, all located …
(2025-04-29). Minister Omona calls for end to 'blackmail' over development progress in Acholi. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Dr. Kenneth Omona, has called on critics to cease what he describes as the persistent blackmail of the government's past affirmative programs aimed at rebuilding the Acholi Sub-region after the two-decade insurgency. Omona's statement follows back-to-back criticism by several leaders, especially from …
(2025-04-29). Police warns candidates against actions that could jeopardize recruitment. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Candidates aspiring to join the Uganda Police Force as Special Probation Constables in the North Kyoga Region have been cautioned against engaging in activities that could jeopardize their recruitment. The recruitment exercise began in Oyam District on Monday, 28 April 2025, and will proceed to Kole on 29 April and …
(2025-04-29). SADC forces start withdrawing from North Kivu. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Southern African Development Community (SADC) forces, who were defeated by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels in Goma City in DRC and neighbouring areas, have started withdrawing from North Kivu. Following the fall of Goma city in January 2025, SADC troops remained stationed in bases within Goma and Mugunga …
(2025-04-29). NSFAS payment delays to be resolved. sanews.gov.za NSFAS payment delays to be resolved | Minister of Higher Education, Nobuhle Nkabane, has emphasised government's commitment to providing students with the necessary support for their educational pursuits. | She highlighted crucial aspects of the disbursement of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) allowances and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) appeals process. | "The timely disbursement of TVET allowances and the NSFAS appeals process are paramount towards a streamlined and transparent funding process that ensures that no student is left behind," she said in a media statement.
(2025-04-29). Africa aims for greater influence in global economic policies at G20. sanews.gov.za Africa aims for greater influence in global economic policies at G20 | South Africa's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) has been a significant milestone for African representation in global economic decision-making. | This is according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who underscored Africa's strategic vision to reshape global economic frameworks and assert the continent's interests on the world stage. | Delivering a keynote address at the T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue in Pretoria, he emphasised both the continent's potential and its challenges. | "This gathering emphasises the need for Africa to add…
(2025-04-29). Easter Weekend road crashes decline by 32.5%. sanews.gov.za Easter Weekend road crashes decline by 32.5% | This year's Easter Weekend Road Safety Report shows that South recorded the lowest number of crashes and fatalities in the last three years. | "Crashes were reduced from 209 in 2024 to 141 in 2025, which is a 32.5% overall decrease compared to 2024," Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said on Tuesday. | According to the Minister, all provinces recorded decreases except the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, which both recorded an increase. | "Fatalities were reduced from 307 in 2024 to 167 in 2025, which is a 45.6% decrease. All provinces recorded decreases in fatalities ex…
(2025-04-29). Reward to help find missing constables. sanews.gov.za Reward to help find missing constables | The Ministry of Police has expressed has "grave" concern over the disappearance of three members of the South African Police Service (SAPS). | This as police announced a R350 000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of three missing police constables and the arrest of those behind their disappearance. | "We have been briefed by the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, who has assured us that every possible lead is being followed," said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. | Masemola and the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieu…
(2025-04-29). Police Minister attends bail hearing of suspect in GBV case. sanews.gov.za Police Minister attends bail hearing of suspect in GBV case | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is today attending the bail hearing of a suspect charged with assault with intent to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH) and attempted murder. | This follows a harrowing case of gender-based violence in the Maswazini area, Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal. | "On 16 April 2025, a woman was allegedly attacked by her ex-boyfriend while at home with her mother. The suspect reportedly assaulted the mother before proceeding to violently attack the young woman, allegedly gouging both of her eyes with a screwdriver. She is currently receivin…
(2025-04-29). BMA Easter ops turn the tide on illegal border crossings. sanews.gov.za BMA Easter ops turn the tide on illegal border crossings | The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully thwarted over 6 200 attempted illegal crossings into South Africa over the Easter period, marking a dramatic 63% increase in enforcement success compared to the same time last year. | The 10-day operation, which ran from 15 to 24 April, saw 6 253 would-be illegal migrants detected ⚪ up from 3 841 in 2024 Easter period. | The sharp rise in prevention is the result of a sweeping digital overhaul of South Africa's border control systems. | For the first time during an Easter period, the BMA deployed cut…
(2025-04-29). Western Cape residents urged to comment on proposed vehicle licence fee increases. sanews.gov.za Western Cape residents urged to comment on proposed vehicle licence fee increases | The Western Cape Government (WCG) is inviting residents to provide feedback on the proposed increases to motor vehicle licence (MVL) fees. | These proposals were published in the Provincial Gazette Extraordinary 9057 on 17 April 2025. | The proposed fee increases are set to take effect on 1 August 2025 and are open for public comment until Saturday, 17 May 2025. | "The Western Cape is home to over two million registered vehicles, and the condition of our roads is consistently rated among the best in the country. | "This is largely…
(2025-04-29). SA sends condolences to Iran after port explosion. sanews.gov.za SA sends condolences to Iran after port explosion | South Africa, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), has conveyed its condolences to the government and people of Iran following the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran. | The department said the explosion resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and left more than 1 000 people seriously injured. | CNN reported that eyewitness accounts indicate that chemicals in a section of shipping containers ignited, leading to a much larger explosion. | According to recent reports, the death toll has risen signif…
(2025-04-29). SARS welcomes agreement to suspend VAT increase. sanews.gov.za SARS welcomes agreement to suspend VAT increase | The Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (SARS), Edward Kieswetter, has welcomed the agreement between the parties and the court order to suspend the 0.5 percentage point increase in value-added tax (VAT). | The VAT increase was initially announced to come into effect on 1 May 2025. | The Minister of Finance and main respondents in the matter, the Democratic Alliance and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), agreed to have the matter settled out of court, and the Western Cape High Court subsequently ratified the agreement on 27 April 2025. | "This is a…
(2025-04-29). The Dialectic Lurking Behind the Brutality. lareviewofbooks.org Ieva Jusionyte digs into Greg Grandin's: America, América: A New History of the New World.
(2025-04-29). Being A Political Commentator … smoothiex12.blogspot.com for 30 minutes straight. Pay attention to Kellogg's "assessment" of SMO from 3 years ago ⚪ mind you, this guy commanded NATO's Special Operations. He obviously has no clue about warfare, which automatically qualifies him for … Trump's "special envoy for 404". Pardon my French, but this all is a ____ing circus in the West. Embarrassing.
(2025-04-29). Colonel Davis and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in about 50 minutes.
(2025-04-29). My Two Interviews. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com We've got together with Larry first.
And yesterday, Glenn Diesen and me also tried to make sense of all that:
(2025-04-29). Not An Exaggeration. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com This is literally Boeing and Airbus' worst nightmare, which they did all in their power to avert but failed.
No aircraft in history has been subjected to so many sanctions and outright sabotage. But here it is ⚪ fully Russian MC-21. Everything, from engines, to APU, to composites and state-of-the-art wing, to cabin and advanced avionics, to other systems ⚪ all made in Russia. That makes this state-of-the-art aircraft impervious to any sanctions from the West and it makes it a direct (no, not COMAC-919) and tough competitor to Boeing and Airbus aircraft (B-737 and A-320,321) in the most lucrative segment ⚪ sing…
(2025-04-29). Slaughtering Continues, However. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com And Russia is not budging.
Colonel, however, slightly misinterprets Red Army's movements because it was the other way around, as was settled in Tehran in 1943, that the Red Army will launch a major offensive operation in order to relieve Allies in Normandy. The Red Army did, and it became known as Operation Bagration. And, strangely enough, it created the sense of dismay and unease in Allied camp. But the main thrust of Colonel's thought is correct.
(2025-04-29). The Volgograd Airport … smoothiex12.blogspot.com will officially be renamed Airport Stalingrad. Putin will sign executive order soon.
(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 carrier dumps $72m fighter into the sea as it tries to avoid Yemeni drones. skwawkbox.org 
Yet another US jet downed by its own side under pressure from Yemen, which continues to try to prevent Israel's genocide The USS Truman aircraft carrier has dumped an F-18 Super Hornet fighter aircraft and its 'tug' and towing gear off the side and into the ocean as it tried to avoid incoming drones fired …
(2025-04-29). Video: "You smell burning flesh" volunteer doc speaks more about horrors he witnessed in Gaza. skwawkbox.org Dr Mohammed Mustafa's interview 'The faces of pain in Gaza' On Sunday, Skwawkbox covered the testimony of Australian volunteer emergency surgeon Dr Mohammed Mustafa, who has just returned from service in Gaza and spoke about the horrific choices he had to make about which maimed children he could even give painkillers to because of Israel's …
(2025-04-29). What Carney's win means for environment and climate issues in Canada. thenarwhal.ca Making several references to deteriorating Canada-US relations, the freshly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney said: we are going to build — build, baby, build.
(2025-04-29). Divest Ontario's University Pension Plan from Genocide, Occupation and Apartheid. socialistproject.ca 
The University Pension Plan (UPP) is now the recommended pension plan for institutions of higher education in Ontario. Currently, it manages $11.7-billion worth of pension assets. Workers at the University of Guelph, Trent University, University of Toronto, and Queen's University are already enrolled in the plan, and workers at Laurier University and the University of Ottawa have recently signed memoranda of agreement. Fourteen other university sector organizations also pay into UPP. | The corporate identity of UPP is structured around two principles: its joint governance structure, which promises a voice to m…
(2025-04-29). Inside the search to bring home Morocco's migrants lost at sea. newarab.com 
Fatima Mesdar was left heartbroken when her son, Oussama Laamari, a young man in his twenties, left their home in Casablanca in 2021, bound for Tunisia. He hoped to cross the Mediterranean and reach Europe. | Her pain deepened in the weeks that followed, as silence swallowed his trail. There were no calls, no messages — not a single sign of life. | "I reported my son missing a week after he left, directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs," she said. "Nothing happened. No response." | Months later, she was notified that Tunisian authorities had recovered two bodies from the sea. In the hope of finding a…
(2025-04-29). Is Algeria gearing up for war with new mobilisation bill. newarab.com 
(2025-04-29). Saudi academic dies in prison after four years behind bars. newarab.com 
A prominent The Sanad human rights group confirmed his death and said al-Qathradi was arrested in 2021 in a crackdown targeting gatherings of intellectuals. | His eight-year prison sentence was based on charges of him possessing the books 'So There Will be no Sedition' and 'Existentialism' by the late intellectual and former minister Ghazi al Gosaibi. | The books we…
(2025-04-29). Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month. thearabdailynews.com Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted her annual celebration for Arab American Heritage Month, one of several dozen events her office sponsors to recognize the many contributions Cook County's various ethnic and religious groups have made to society. By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer… |
(2025-04-29). Confirmed: Australian Weapons Sold to Israel. defenddemocracy.press 
Michelle Fahy* April 29, 2025 AUS ELECTION: With the federal government covering for them, a Canberra-based company has supplied lethal weapons to a country accused of war crimes and genocide, Michelle Fahy reports. At a weapons testing ground in the Negev Desert in Israel in January 2025, the R400 Remote Weapon System, a counter-drone unmanned …
(2025-04-29). Remembering Ahmed Adaweyah: The mutinous voice of Egypt's working class. defenddemocracy.press The folk singer died in late December aged 79, leaving an irreplaceable void in the music industry By Joseph Fahim February14, 2025 When was the first time I heard Adaweyah? As a child of the 1980s, it's impossible to put a finger on the exact date. The music of Egypt's greatest shaabi singer was as ubiquitous as television: it …
(2025-04-29). Feed Gaza, Just Feed Gaza. defenddemocracy.press by Paul Larudee* April 28, 2025 Today the World Food Program, the biggest supplier of food to Gaza, ran out of food. Its supplies inside Gaza are gone, and Israel is allowing no food, no water, no medical supplies or anything else to get in. The WFP distributed the last of its food, mainly to kitchens that …
(2025-04-29). France says 'non' to loosening rules for arms exports in Europe. defenddemocracy.press The shift would effectively strip France of its right to know where critical components end up. by Aurélie Pugnet Apr 25, 2025 Paris has raised its voice against any revision of the current EU rules on export control for defence gear within the bloc, sources with knowledge of the plans told Euractiv. To reduce administrative …
(2025-04-29). State Department To Use AI To Revoke Visas of Students Who 'Appear Pro-Hamas'. defenddemocracy.press by Dave DeCamp* March 6, 2025 The effort will comb through social media accounts using AI in a major crackdown on the speech of foreign students Secretary of State Marco Rubio is launching an AI-driven effort to revoke the visas of foreigners in the US who "appear pro-Hamas" in a crackdown targeting pro-Palestine protests on …
(2025-04-29). Less Than Half in U.S. Now Sympathetic Toward Israelis. defenddemocracy.press 
by Megan Brenan* March 6, 2025 Support for establishment of independent Palestinian state remains at majority level WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although Americans remain more likely to say their sympathies in the Middle East situation are with the Israelis rather than the Palestinians, the 46% expressing support for Israel is the lowest in 25 years of …
(2025-04-29). 'Not surprising' German state could have concealed Nazi-looted art — MP. defenddemocracy.press Mar 8, 2025 The Bavarian authorities have allegedly kept secret the dubious provenance of more than 200 works A German regional lawmaker has said he is "not surprised" by allegations that the state of Bavaria may have concealed Nazi-looted art from the rightful heirs of the works, accusing the German government of a longstanding pattern of withholding …
(2025-04-29). Trump. He wants to grab the oceans too! defenddemocracy.press Donald Trump Wants To Allow The Corporations Loose On Our Oceans — Dorset Eye Bending to industry, Donald Trump issues executive order to "expedite" deep sea mining Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Executive Order: The Race for Critical Minerals Enters Uncharted Waters Trump Administration Makes Move to Expand Critical Mineral Production Through Deep-Sea Mining | Perkins Coie …
(2025-04-29). War Dust and Collateral Inhalation: Israel Breathes in Gaza's Dust. defenddemocracy.press Dennis Kucinich Apr 23, 2025 A Forensic Study of the Self-Inflicted Consequences of Modern Warfare Gaza is suffering the most intense bombing, per capita, of anywhere on earth, ever. Over 100,000 tons of bombs have been dropped on Gaza, an area slightly smaller than the City of Detroit, Michigan, resulting in the recorded deaths of …
(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). Wild Dogs of Brooklyn. counterpunch.org 
(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 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). 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). As History Erasure Intensifies, Independent Internet Archives Are Helping Fortify the 'Digital Preservation Infrastructure'. counterpunch.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Blocking Republicans' Cruel Health Care Cuts Is Not Enough — We Must Move to Medicare For All. commondreams.org Today, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Debbie Dingell (MI-06), reintroduced the Medicare for All Act."The American people understand, as I do, that health care is a human right, not a privilege and that we must end the international embarrassment of the United States being the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care to all of its citizens," said Senator Bernie Sanders. "It is not acceptable to me, nor to the American people, that over 85 million people today are either uninsured or underinsured. Today, there are millions of people…
(2025-04-29). New Report Reveals No-Till's Massive Pesticide Problem. commondreams.org A
(2025-04-29). "In His First 100 Days, Trump Did All He Could to Engineer a Recession," says Groundwork's Owens. commondreams.org The first months of President Donald Trump's second term have been marked by chaotic policymaking and instability, which continues to bear out in the economic data. Today,
(2025-04-29). 100 Days of Conflicted Justice. commondreams.org When Pam Bondi was nominated to be President Trump's Attorney General, her
(2025-04-29). National Nurses United urges passage of Medicare for All Act. commondreams.org Registered nurses with National Nurses United (NNU) are reaffirming their support for the Medicare for All Act, following the bill's reintroduction in Congress today by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the U.S. Senate and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) in the U.S. House of Representatives.NNU members have
(2025-04-29). A geopolítica do Vaticano sob Francisco. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-29). As U.S. military prepares for war on China, Silicon Valley tech oligarchs are profiting. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-29). Covering up Ukrainian Nazis is nothing new — the Canadians have been doing it for almost eighty years. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-29). Guerra commerciale: gli Stati Uniti alle prese con la rappresaglia cinese e il disallineamento giapponese. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-29). Kiev regime continues to deliberately bomb Orthodox churches. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-29). La politica cinese verso l'ASEAN nell'era dei dazi di Trump: un'alleanza strategica tra sviluppo e sicurezza. strategic-culture.su Di fronte alla guerra commerciale statunitense, la Cina rilancia la propria diplomazia nei confronti dei Paesi limitrofi, con visite strategiche in Vietnam, Malaysia e Cambogia, rafforza i legami con il Myanmar e inaugura con l'Indonesia il dialogo "2+2", consolidando l'ASEAN come solido pilastro regionale. | Segue nostro Nel contesto della guerra commerciale scatenata dall'amministrazione Trump con l'imposizione di dazi punitivi e minac…
(2025-04-29). The Empire strikes back. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | News this week that Elon Musk will soon be departing his "Department of Government Efficiency"
(2025-04-29). Where have all the peaceniks gone? strategic-culture.su Peace is impossible until those who want to wage war are stopped. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In posing the important que…
(2025-04-29). Apple's Smart Glasses: new leaks suggest they will launch in 2027. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — New leaks reveal that Apple, the American multinational technology company, is planning to launch its new smart glasses in 2027.Apple's Smart Glasses: According to recent leaks, Apple's upcoming smart glasses will be powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, the product is reportedly codenamed "N50" and will feature some of Apple's most advanced AI capabilities. | It is expected to launch at a lower price point than the Apple Vision Pro, whose production has reportedly been paused for the time being.N50 smart glasses from Apple: It is worth mentioning that Apple's new smart…
(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). Nuclear standoff looms over Kashmir amid India-Pakistan escalation. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Tensions escalate along the India-Pakistan border as both sides prepare militarily, while Kashmir residents ready shelters fearing renewed conflict.Residents of Kashmir who live close to the Line of Control (LoC) are making preparations for the worst possible outcome, cleaning and strengthening subterranean bunkers in preparation for the possibility of armed conflict. This is taking place in the midst of rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Families in the Pakistani village of Chakothi, which is located just three kilometers away from the highly guarded border, are preparing themselves for…
(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). 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). Amazon allegedly mulls displaying Trump tariff costs: Report. aljazeera.com The White House calls the decision 'hostile' as the e-commerce giant denies any proposal is under consideration.
(2025-04-29). Consumers, businesses less upbeat about US economy despite Trump's hype. aljazeera.com Surveys show businesses and consumers are pessimistic about economic outlook as Trump completes 100 days in office.
(2025-04-29). How much revenue has the US earned from Trump's tariffs? aljazeera.com While 'reciprocal tariffs' have been paused for 90 days, there are still some tariffs in place.
(2025-04-29). At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northeast China. aljazeera.com Three others were injured in blaze that engulfed a multi-storey building in Liaoyang, authorities say.
(2025-04-29). At least three killed in Sweden shooting: Police. aljazeera.com Police say a murder investigation has been launched after deadly shooting in Swedish city of Uppsala.
(2025-04-29). How falsehoods drove Trump's immigration crackdown in his first 100 days. aljazeera.com The US president has invoked archaic immigration laws and even attacked judges who objected to his decisions.
(2025-04-29). India-Pakistan tensions continue to simmer across Kashmir border. aljazeera.com Diplomatic tit-for-tat and cross-border skirmishes are keeping fears of military escalation bubbling.
(2025-04-29). Israel releases Gaza paramedic who survived deadly attack on health workers. aljazeera.com Assaad al-Nassasra freed from detention after surviving Israeli 'massacre' of 15 Palestinian medics in Rafah.
(2025-04-29). Japan, Philippines pledge to deepen security ties amid China tensions. aljazeera.com Japan's Ishiba and Philippines's Marcos meet in Manila as nations confront China's assertiveness in South China Sea.
(2025-04-29). Mark Carney's Liberals will form Canada minority government, CBC projects. aljazeera.com Public broadcaster says Liberals will fall short of majority after winning election race dominated by Trump's threats.
(2025-04-29). 'Tearing down': What drives Trump's foreign policy? aljazeera.com Motivated by grievances against allies and foes, US president is 'tearing down' the modern global order, analysts say.
(2025-04-29). Trump's 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy. aljazeera.com From tariff turmoil to culling federal government agencies, what has Trump done in his first 100 days?
(2025-04-29). What we know about power outage in Spain, Portugal. aljazeera.com Authorities are still working to find out what caused one of Europe's worst blackouts.
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(2025-04-29). Abu "miraculous" story of survival under siege. electronicintifada.net Displacement is bitter. But staying put nearly cost the lives of a family in north Gaza.
(2025-04-29). Spain and Portugal's Blackout Reveals the Achilles' Heel of Electricity Grids Dominated by Wind and Solar. dailysceptic.org The power outage in Spain and Portugal wasn't caused by extreme weather, but by an over-reliance on wind and solar. If the UK continues on its headlong path to Net Zero, we can expect similar failures.
(2025-04-29). Feds Threaten Wikipedia After Right-Wing Media Uproar. fair.org 
Wikipedia editor Molly White told the Washington Post ( The Trump administration is very upset with Wikipedia, the collaboratively edited online encyclopedia. Ed Martin, acting US attorney for the District of Columbia, sent a letter (
(2025-04-29). "Outrage!" Jewish Community Organizers Lead Call to Protest Israel Flag Raising in JC 4/30 2:30 pm. fightbackbetter.com The following press release has been provided to FightBackBetter by Jewish community organizers who took the lead in making this…
(2025-04-29). Seth Kaper-Dale: Why I Keep Speaking Out Against Genocide. fightbackbetter.com There are some who have asked why I insist on speaking constantly of the genocide in Gaza. I am amazed that anyone who has known me for any period of time would expect anything less. I have, for 24 years as a pastor, tried to speak the truth. Genocide in Gaza is the hell beyond all hells that the United States is actively participating in today. | I cannot see body parts of children splayed across the pavement—dead children numbering in the many, many thousands—without insisting that this is…
(2025-04-29). Biden Never Pushed For A Ceasefire In Gaza. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix: ⚪ ‚ùñ | Former Israeli ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog "God did the State of Israel a favor t…
(2025-04-29). The Trump administration's push to privatize US public lands. grist.org 
(2025-04-29). State Trial Starts for Three Ex-Memphis Officers Accused of Killing Tyre Nichols. capitalbnews.org 
More than two years after Tyre Nichols died from injuries sustained during a brutal beating after a traffic stop, three former Memphis, Tennessee, police officers are on trial in state court on second-degree murder charges. Opening statements began Monday with testimony from Nichols' heartbroken mother Rowvaughn Wells, who said she didn't learn about her son's …
(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). An Excess of Pity: Why We Fail to Deport Those Whom We Should Deport. dailysceptic.org Why do we fail to deport those whom we should deport? It's due in the end, says Dr David McGrogan, to an excess of pity. We are pitying ourselves into disorder and social decay. We need to be willing not to be nice.
(2025-04-29). PM Salam Says Lebanon Began Reconstruction Program, Wants End of Israeli Occupation and Violations. english.almanar.com.lb Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, affirmed that "the attack on the Beirut's southern suburb, and other Israeli attacks, constitute a violation of the cessation of hostilities arrangements," considering that "activating the monitoring mechanism is required to stop these attacks." Premier Salam also pointed out that "Lebanon wants to put an end to all these violations …
(2025-04-29). President Aoun Reiterates Call on US to Press 'Israel' to Withdraw from South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, stressed on Tuesday that the Lebanese Army is assuming all its responsibilities pertaining to the implementation of the UN Resolution 1701 and the deployment in the South Litani River in order to secure the area in coordination with the UNIFIL troops. Meeting with a delegation of researchers from …
(2025-04-29). Qalibaf: Israeli Rhetoric Stems from Delusion; Any Attack on Iran Will Ignite Region. english.almanar.com.lb Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed Israeli rhetoric as delusional and futile attempts to influence the talks between Iran and the United States, warning that even a slight act of aggression against Iran would trigger a regional explosion. Speaking at a Parliament session on Tuesday, Qalibaf said that Iran does not take these threats …
(2025-04-29). More Israeli Violations of Lebanon's Sovereignty Recorded. english.almanar.com.lb Since the ceasefire in South Lebanon took effect on November 27, 2025, the Israeli enemy violated the Lebanese sovereignty over 3038 times. The Zionist violations and attacks on Lebanon are as follows: 1506 ground violations 1459 aerial violations 73 maritime violations 150 martyrs and 346 injuries were left by the above-mentioned attacks. Israeli enemy warplanes …
(2025-04-29). Is Trump Closer to Walking Away from Ukraine? dissidentvoice.org It appears that what many of us predicted about Ukraine may be coming to pass. Last Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared on the CBS program Face the Nation. In response to a question about Ukraine from Margaret Brennan, Lavrov said,"Trump is probably the only leader on earth to address the root causes that …
(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). UK's Continued Designation of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) Makes It Complicit in Genocide. dissidentvoice.org 'In a historic, groundbreaking legal challenge The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) have instructed British lawyers to submit a formal application to the British Secretary of State, requesting that the movement be de-proscribed as a 'terrorist organisation'. The several hundred page application is supported by leading experts in law, international relations, politics, academia and journalism.' (Hamas …
(2025-04-29). Power, Visas, and the Politics of Exclusion: How Borders Are Being Used to Silence Dissent. bylinetimes.com Around the world, a troubling pattern seems to be emerging: governments are increasingly using immigration controls not simply to manage borders, but to suppress political dissent and freedom of expression. | From the
(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). China and Russia Drive Surge in Global Nuclear Energy Plant Development. infobrics.org In the last five years, construction began on 38 nuclear reactors worldwide, all using Chinese or Russian designs…
(2025-04-29). Joining the Big League: Should Ghana Consider Joining BRICS. infobrics.org In recent years, BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as a powerful economic bloc challenging Western dominance in global affairs. With its growing influence in trade, finance, and geopolitics, BRICS presents an attractive alternative for countries looking to diversify their economic partnerships…
(2025-04-29). BRICS Nations Pushing Forward with Alternative Global Payment System. infobrics.org BRICS continues to develop a cross-border payment system that would provide an alternative to SWIFT and minimize reliance on the dollar. Success in the endeavor would accelerate de-dollarization and create significant problems for the U.S. economy…
(2025-04-29). US still pressuring Greece to hand over its air defenses to Kiev regime. infobrics.org Even Germany, the EU's leading power, regularly complains that it has no air defense systems to spare, particularly "Patriots" as it awaits new ones from manufacturer Raytheon (no sooner than 2027, mind you). If even Berlin needs to wait another two years, what could possibly Greece do to replace the systems that the EU/NATO wants for the ever-ravenous Neo-Nazi junta?>
(2025-04-29). North Korean troops fought legally and efficiently for liberation of Kursk. infobrics.org The West and Ukraine had to lie because they were unable to defeat the North Koreans who fought alongside the Russians.
(2025-04-29). How a 'Populist' Media Has Mainstreamed the Far Right. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-04-29). The New Jersey fire signals a new era for the Northeast. grist.org 
(2025-04-29). How many were killed from our windows? electronicintifada.net Our family home in the so-called Netzarim Corridor was used by Israeli snipers and then destroyed.
(2025-04-29). Trump's Favorite Word: Tariffs. fpif.org In October 2014, Donald Trump
(2025-04-29). The Defeat of Nazism? dissidentvoice.org The episode of 25 April, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation from Nazi fascism, begins with the memory of Livia Gereschi. She was a foreign language teacher who, during a round-up by an SS unit in La Romagna in the Pisan Mountains on the night of 6 to 7 August 1944, rescued women …
(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). These are the most terrifying days yet. electronicintifada.net Israel's "Morag Corridor" has destroyed the fruitful land of my agrarian childhood.
(2025-04-29). Solar Farms Failure Behind Spain Blackouts, Grid Operator Confirms — as Tony Blair Turns on Net Zero. dailysceptic.org Solar farm failures were likely behind the blackouts in Spain and Portugal, Spain's national grid operator has said — as Tony Blair comes out against Starmer's Net Zero plans and the phasing out of fossil fuels.
(2025-04-29). 100 Days of the Trump Administration Onslaught Against Workers. inequality.org This week marks the end of the First 100 Days of the second Trump administration. The president campaigned as a champion of working class voters. But straight out of the blocks, his policy choices have undermined labor at nearly every turn. Gutting Worker Rights President Donald Trump has acted aggressively to reverse recent progress on …
(2025-04-29). Empty markets and desperate parents. electronicintifada.net Israeli blockade sees famine close in and food, water and medicine supplies dry up.
(2025-04-29). Indigenous leaders push for seat at the table of high seas biodiversity treaty. grist.org This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance. | In Native Hawaiians' genealogical stories, says Solomon Kaho ªohalahala, the coral polyp is considered the oldest ancestor, and they hold relationships with animals, including the KoholƒÅ, or humpback whale. | "KoholƒÅ is the manifestation of our god of the sea and is revered for its ability to dive into the depths of the deep sea and the realm of the sacred place of our creation, far beyond our imaginations," he said. "Their care and protection are vital for the existence of species and Native Hawaiians." | For generati…
(2025-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2025. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Dozens as 65,000 Palestinian Children Suffer Acute Malnutrition, "Persecution, Apartheid and Genocide": South Africa Condemns Israeli Assault on Gaza, Amnesty Condemns U.S. Support for "Live-Streamed Genocide" in Gaza, Survivors Recount U.S. Attack on Civilians in Yemen Detention Center That Killed 68, Anti-Trump Sentiment Boosts Mark Carney and Liberals to Victory in Canadian Elections, Trump Signs Executive Orders to Militarize Police, Punish Sanctuary Cities and Refugees, El Salvador Denies Lawyer Access to Venezuelans Deported by U.S. to Notorious Prison, T…
(2025-04-29). "The Hollow Half" : Palestinian American Sarah Aziza on Gaza, Generational Trauma, Anorexia & Exile. democracynow.org 
The award-winning Palestinian American journalist and author Sarah Aziza has released a new book, The Hollow Half: A Memoir of Bodies and Borders, in which she examines her recovery from an eating disorder from which she nearly died in 2019, linking it to the generational trauma experienced as part of her Palestinian family's history of exile. Aziza was born in the U.S. as a daughter and granddaughter of Gazan refugees. "I began to recover memories of my Palestinian grandmother that led to a curiosity … about my family's history in Gaza, in Palestine, the greater Nakba," says Aziza. R…
(2025-04-29). "Taking Our Power Back" : Immigrants & Workers Plan for May Day Protests as Trump Marks 100 Days. democracynow.org 
Organizers across the United States are planning a massive day of May Day protests against the Trump administration. Organizers say that they have broad support from groups targeted by the administration, including immigrants, federal workers and more. "Instead of attacking only one community … they are attacking everybody at the same time, and that enabled us to gather a really broad coalition," says Jorge Mújica, strategic organizer for Arise Chicago. | In New York, organizers are calling on people to march alongside them in Foley Square. "We need to fight this corporate takeover," say…
(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). InterRebellium 01. The Estallido Social. dissidentvoice.org The first of a multipart documentary series, InterRebellium 01. The Estallido Social is a story told through the eyes of anarchist and anticolonial participants of the 2019 uprising in the territories occupied by the state of Chile. The Estallido Social (or Social Explosion) was a popular uprising in the territories occupied by the Chilean state, …
(2025-04-29). Carney Wins Canadian Election as Poilievre Projected to Lose Seat Despite Highest Conservative Vote Since 1988 in Result Blamed on Trump. dailysceptic.org Mark Carney's Liberals have won the Canadian election and a fourth term in Government as Pierre Poilievre is projected to lose his seat despite scoring the highest Conservative vote since 1988 in a result blamed on Trump.
(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). Reeves Set to Bring in Milkshake Tax Despite Failure of Sugar Tax and Pledge Not to Raise Taxes. dailysceptic.org Rachel Reeves is set to bring in a milkshake tax to cut obesity levels despite the failure of the 2018 sugar tax that has seen obesity levels accelerate rather than fall. What happened to no tax rises for working people?
(2025-04-29). Ukraine War Day Do You See The Gopher? Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: ⚪ In Russian popular culture there is a famous meme called "Do you see the gopher?" "No." "I don't see it either. And yet it is out there." American brains might immediately jump to a Bill Murray film, like "Caddyshacks" or perhaps "Groundhog Day". But no, In one famous scene, Captain Gera Liberm…
(2025-04-29). Far-right mob storms Reform synagogue in screening Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony. haaretz.com Despite advance warning that right-wing activists were planning to protest outside the ceremony, there was only a small police force, including only one patrol car, when the violence began…
(2025-04-29). 100 days of Trump 2.0: U.S. President's boldest statements on Putin, Gaza & more. hindustantimes.com Marking 100 days into his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a string of headline-grabbing statements and policy moves that have dramatically reshaped both domestic and global politics. From bold pronouncements on Kashmir, Gaza, and Ukraine to controversial remarks about Greenland and Russia's Vladimir Putin, Trump's "America First" agenda has been on full display. Watch for more…
(2025-04-29). Carney's win sparks Liberal frenzy as Canada Election delivers stunning upset. hindustantimes.com On election night (April 28), people at Canada's Liberal Party headquarters in Ottawa erupted in cheers, hugs, and celebration as Canadian media projected their victory. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals retained power in the country's election on Monday, but CTV News predicted they would fall short of the majority government he had wanted to help him negotiate tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump.
(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). 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: 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). Israel Uses New Weapon For 1st Time Ever In Gaza: IDF Desperate As Hamas Undefeated? | Bar Rocket. hindustantimes.com Israeli Defence Forces launched a new rocket weapon in Gaza on April 28 amid ceasefire talks with Hamas. IDF said fired "bar" rocket for the first time. The Bar rockets, developed by Elbit, were used by the 282nd Artillery Regiment to hit Hamas terror targets in southern Gaza. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-29). Putin's Victory Day Truce Is Meant To Reassure Trump Of His Peaceful Intentions. thealtworld.com
(2025-04-29). Decades of resistance highlighted in film about a diverted river. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-29). April 2025 Jobs Preview: What to Expect. cepr.net
(2025-04-29). At HHS, Kennedy Should Push for Proactive Transparency. cepr.net
(2025-04-29). Innovative Disaster Preparedness Program Axed by FEMA. cepr.net
(2025-04-29). DOGE is the Most Wasteful Government Agency. cepr.net
(2025-04-29). Trump's Attack on NIH Will Mean Fewer Drugs and Likely More Expensive Ones. cepr.net
(2025-04-29). The Stakes of Donald Trump's Negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. thealtworld.com
(2025-04-29). SATIRE: Rockies Pitcher Out With Altitude Sickness After Ascending Mound Too Quickly. theonion.com
(2025-04-29). Iran—Here We Go Again. themedialine.org
(2025-04-29). Rare Stone Capital With Menorah Design Unveiled in Jerusalem. themedialine.org
(2025-04-29). Kansas Mom Detained During Green Card Interview, Family Worries About Access to Diabetes Medication. latintimes.com
(2025-04-29). 'Ignorant' MAGA Influencer Praises Trump Admin for Florida Deportations: 'My Uber Drivers Finally Speak English'. latintimes.com
(2025-04-29). China postpones return of Shenzhou XIX flight crew due to weather concerns. ecns.cn
(2025-04-29). '60 Minutes' Host Rebukes Paramount Over Encroachment on Show's Independence. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). As US Military Prepares for War on China, Silicon Valley Tech Oligarchs Are Profiting. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Patrick Lawrence: Losing Learning Nothing. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Sixty-Eight Reported Killed by US Airstrike on African Migrant Facility in Yemen. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). The Cost of War (w/ Dennis Kucinich). scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Trump DOJ Adopts Policy Permitting Journalist Arrests. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Walmart To Continue Shipments from Chinese Suppliers Despite High Tariffs. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Why Pro-Palestine Protesters Are Being Sent to a For-Profit ICE Prison in Rural Louisiana. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-29). Larry Continues To Hit The Nail(s) … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-29). Canada: election under the shadow of Trump. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-29). Massive blaze erupts at central London power substation. albawaba.com
(2025-04-29). Netanyahu's convoy involved in car accident in occupied Al-Quds: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-29). Several feared dead in mass shooting incident in Sweden: reports. english.almanar.com.lb
(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). LAPD shot Jillian Shriner from behind a fence in her backyard, then charged her with attempted murder to cover their tracks. wsws.org The LAPD arrested and charged Shriner with attempted murder, a move widely seen as an effort to cover up what appears to be an unjustifiable and reckless police shooting.
(2025-04-29). UK Labour government continues to deny justice for Horizon Post Office scandal victims. wsws.org Between 1999 and 2015,…
(2025-04-29). Frustrated Australian oligarchs push for Trump-style regime. wsws.org Funded by various billionaires and multi-millionaires, far-right formations are bombarding the population with Trump-like advertisements, slogans and text messages.
(2025-04-29). Tanzania's CCM government suppresses the main opposition CHADEMA. wsws.org Mounting repression and attacks on democratic rights in Tanzania is part of a broader authoritarian turn across East Africa and globally.
(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). 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). Los Angeles County strike erupts as officials threaten mass layoffs. wsws.org More than 55,000 Los Angeles County workers are not only confronting the intransigence of the county but the treachery of their own supposed representatives.
(2025-04-29). SEP (Australia) candidates speak to workers and youth in southwest Sydney. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party candidates Max Boddy and Warwick Dove found a strong response in the working-class suburb of Liverpool.
(2025-04-29). UK postal workers discuss fightback against gutting of Royal Mail and Kretinsky takeover. wsws.org The meeting brought together Royal Mail workers, including at its Parcelforce division and took contributions by postal workers from affiliated sections of the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees in the United States and Canada.
(2025-04-29). Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (UK) pass resolution in defence of striking Birmingham bin workers. wsws.org
(2025-04-29). Miembros de AFSCME en Arizona exigen fin de recortes a servicios públicos. peoplesworld.org 
PHOENIX — Miembros trabajadores y jubilados de AFSCME levantaron sus voces el fin de semana pasado en esta ciudad para oponerse a recortes presupuestarios que impactarán los servicios públicos con el fin de financiar recortes fiscales para multimillonarios. "Estamos presenciando el total apoderamiento hostil de la clase media estadunidense por multimillonarios", Jason Henley de la …
(2025-04-29). China, Hong Kong y el arte de parpadear. thealtworld.com El Capitán Caos definitivamente no tiene las cartas, que, como hasta los pingàºinos del Pacífico Sur saben, están fabricadas en China | SHANGHàÅI y HONG KONG — Como era de esperar, el Capitán Caos ha sido el primero en pestañear. Por mucho que él —y su extenso circo mediático— Todo comenzó con "exenciones arancelarias" —desde teléfonos inteligentes y ordenadores hasta piezas de automóviles— sobre productos importados de China. | Luego se desvió hacia filtraciones…
(2025-04-29). Protocolos del cónclave. cubadebate.cu Muerto el papa Francisco, el gobierno de la Iglesia pasó automáticamente a las manos del Colegio de los Cardenales, según las reglas redefinidas por Juan Pablo II en 1996 en el documento Universi Dominici Gregis. Una vez que los cardenales se reúnen en Roma, se lee este documento. Los cardenales quedan obligados por juramento a guardar secreto.
(2025-04-29). Les enjeux des négociations de Donald Trump avec la République islamique d'Iran. thealtworld.com Le grand public ignore tout des véritables enjeux des négociations entre Washington et Téhéran. Cet article présente une situation où les mensonges se sont succédés et accumulés depuis trois décennies, rendant particulièrement difficile la moindre avancée. Contrairement à ce que l'on croit, la question nucléaire en Iran n'est pas de savoir si Téhéran va ou non se doter de la bombe atomique, mais s'il parviendra à aider la Palestine sans recourir aux armes. | Il y a un mois et demi, j'annonàßais qu'avant même de conclure la paix en Ukraine, le président Donald Trump allait ouvrir des négociations avec l'Iran…
(2025-04-29). Lo que está en juego en las negociaciones de Donald Trump con la República Islámica de Irán. thealtworld.com La opinión pública no sabe absolutamente nada sobre lo que realmente está en juego en las negociaciones entre Washington y Teherán. Este artículo presenta una situación en la que las mentiras constantes han venido acumulándose desde hace 30 años, lo cual hace particularmente difícil hasta el menor progreso. La "cuestión nuclear" iraní no está en saber si Irán va dotarse o no de la bomba atómica si no si podrá ayudar a Palestina sin tener que recurrir a las armas. | Hace un mes y medio anuncié que, incluso antes de concretar la paz en Ucrania, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump abriría negociaciones con Irá…
(2025-04-29). Alertan en Argentina sobre impacto de visita de jefe militar estadounidense. radiohc.cu Buenos Aires, 29 abr (RHC) El politólogo argentino, Atilio Borón, alertó este martes que la visita del jefe del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos, Alvin Holsey, consolida el ejercicio de un colonialismo silencioso.
(2025-04-29). Brasil: Cita de cancilleres del Brics cerró sin declaración conjunta (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) La reunión de ministros de Relaciones Exteriores del Brics terminó este martes en Río de Janeiro, Brasil, sin una declaración conjunta, pero el canciller brasileño, Mauro Vieira, aseguró que hubo consenso para oponerse a la guerra arancelaria global.
(2025-04-29). To Lam: Vietnam seguirá creando milagros en la nueva era. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), To Lam, manifestó este martes en Hanoi, su convicción de que el país cosechará logros aún mayores y seguirá creando milagros en la nueva era de prosperidad y desarrollo nacional.
(2025-04-29). Cuba llama a mantener vivo legado de victoria contra el fascismo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) La vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento), Ana María Mari Machado expresó este martes en el Foro Internacional Gran Patrimonio-Futuro Común que la victoria contra el fascismo, hace 80 años, salvó al mundo del horror nazi, sacudió los cimientos de la humanidad y nos dejó un legado que es preciso mantener vivo en la memoria colectiva.
(2025-04-29). Una celebración de los trabajadores del mundo y de Cuba. radiohc.cu Varios mensajes, llegan por estos días a Cuba, en que el pueblo se movilizará hacia las principales plazas de las urbes cubanas para celebrar el Día Internacional de los trabajadores en el primer día del quinto mes del año.
(2025-04-29). China señala que la falta de productos de EEUU por aranceles no tendrá impacto en su mercado interno. cubadebate.cu La semana pasada, Trump aseguró haber recibido una llamada telefónica del mandatario chino Xi Jinping acerca de los aranceles. Sin embargo, Pekín desmintió sus dichos, y reiteró que solo mantendrá conversaciones cuando EEUU elimine sus gravámenes, añadiendo que cualquier diálogo deberá llevarse adelante con una base de "respeto mutuo e igualdad".
(2025-04-29). Gobiernos de Cuba y China ratifican buen estado de nexos en cita del Brics. radiohc.cu Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, 29 abr (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, se reunió este martes con su homólogo chino, Wang Yi, con quien constató la consolidación de las relaciones bilaterales.
(2025-04-29). Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña en Guantánamo: 17 años como Vanguardia Nacional (+Fotos y audio). radiohc.cu El Centro de Desarrollo de la Montaña (CDM), único de su tipo en el país, recibió por décimo séptima vez consecutiva la condición de vanguardia nacional como reconocimiento a sus aportes a la ciencia cubana y el cumplimiento de las tareas sindicales.
(2025-04-29). Establecen receso laboral con salario el 2 de mayo en Cuba. cubadebate.cu En reconocimiento a la firmeza del pueblo, los trabajadores podrán disfrutar de un receso laboral con derecho al salario el 2 de mayo. Previo a la jornada de receso, Cuba retomará su histórico desfile en la Plaza de la Revolución de La Habana, así como en el resto del país, para celebrar el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores con motivaciones adicionales como el aniversario 25 de la lectura del concepto de Revolución por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.
(2025-04-29). Nuevos horarios y frecuencias de Cubana de Aviación para rutas nacionales. cubadebate.cu Cubana de Aviación ajustó su cuadro de rutas aéreas nacionales. Los cambios incluyen horarios y días de vuelo. Los pasajeros con reservas previas afectadas por el nuevo itinerario deberán gestionar reembolsos o cambios de fecha en oficinas de venta. La compra de boletos se realiza en el sitio web oficial www.cubana.cu o en las oficinas de la aerolínea.
(2025-04-29). Presidente de Vietnam recibió al vicepresidente Salvador Valdés Mesa. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República Socialista de Vietnam, Luong Cuong, recibió al vicepresidente cubano Salvador Valdés Mesa en un encuentro cargado de simbolismo y fraternidad, celebrado en la sede del Comité Popular de la ciudad Ho Chi Minh. Durante la reunión, el mandatario vietnamita expresó su profundo respeto y admiración por Cuba.
(2025-04-29). Se reúne Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla con cancilleres de China y Rusia. cubadebate.cu Los cancilleres Serguéi Lavrov y Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla han reafirmado su compromiso de fortalecer la cooperación entre Rusia y Cuba. Por otro lado, el canciller cubano sostuvo un encuentro con Wang Yi, director de la Oficina de la Comisión Central de Asuntos Exteriores del Partido Comunista y canciller de China. Ambos encuentros reflejan el esfuerzo de Cuba por fortalecer sus alianzas internacionales.
(2025-04-29). Una diminuta especie de caracol es encontrada con la concha al revés. cubadebate.cu Una diminuta especie de caracol es encontrada con la concha al revés. Por su caprichosa forma y su analogía con el arte, la bautizaron con el nombre del pintor español Pablo Picasso. Si bien muchas de estas nuevas especies fueron recolectadas recientemente, varias, desconocidas para la ciencia hasta ahora, fueron encontradas en la colección del Museo de Historia Natural de Florida, recolectadas a lo largo de la década de 1980.
(2025-04-29). Viengsay Valdés recibe Premio Nacional de Danza 2025. cubadebate.cu La destacada primera bailarina Viengsay Valdés, una de las máximas exponentes de la Escuela Cubana de Ballet, ha sido galardonada con el Premio Nacional de Danza 2025, hoy 29 de abril día internacional de la danza. Este reconocimiento celebra su excepcional trayectoria artística y su invaluable contribución al desarrollo de la danza en Cuba y el mundo.
(2025-04-29). Emir de Qatar recibió a vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Venezuela (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Doha, 29 abr (RHC) El Emir de Qatar, jeque Tamin bin Hamad Al Thani, recibió este martes en Doha a la vicepresidenta ejecutiva de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, quien llegó a este país luego de concluir una visita de trabajo a China.
(2025-04-29). Rusia y Cuba firman declaración contra sanciones unilaterales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Rusia y Cuba rubricaron este martes una declaración conjunta contra las sanciones unilaterales en el marco del Consejo de Ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de los BRICS, celebrado en Río de Janeiro, Brasil.
(2025-04-29). Púgil cubano Erislandy àÅlvarez peleará en Curazao. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El monarca olímpico de París 2024 Erislandy àÅlvarez, será la gran atracción de una velada boxística convocada para el sábado 3 de mayo en Curazao.
(2025-04-29). Cuba: øEconomía de guerra o guerra económica? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Cuba: øeconomía de guerra o guerra económica?: øEs pertinente hablar hoy en nuestro país en términos de economía de guerra? øSe lograría mitigar las actuales condiciones de la economía cubana mediante una economía de guerra? øQué implicaciones traería asumir una política de economía de guerra en el actual contexto de guerra económica?
(2025-04-29). Deja 26 muertos ataque extremista en Nigeria. cubadebate.cu Artefactos explosivos improvisados detonaron en una carretera en el noreste de Nigeria, matando al menos a 26 personas en varios vehículos, incluidos mujeres y niños, informó la policía el martes. Un afiliado del grupo extremista Estado Islámico en el país de àÅfrica occidental se atribuyó la responsabilidad del ataque.
(2025-04-29). Los BRICS defienden el multilateralismo con Rusia, China y Brasil frente a un desafiante Trump. cubadebate.cu Los BRICS abrieron este lunes 28 de abril una reunión en Rio de Janeiro para defender el multilateralismo, en medio de la guerra comercial de Donald Trump contra el mundo y en especial China, la ficha fuerte de este grupo de países emergentes.
(2025-04-29). Presidente de Laos recibe a vicemandatario cubano Salvador Valdés Mesa. radiohc.cu Hanoi, 29 abr (RHC) El secretario general del Partido Popular Revolucionario y presidente de Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, recibió este martes en la sureña Ciudad Ho Chi Minh al vicemandatario cubano, Salvador Valdés Mesa.
(2025-04-29). Revocan en Cuba beneficio de libertad condicional a dos sancionados. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Tribunales de Cuba revocaron la libertad condicional de los sancionados Felix Navarro Rodríguez y José Daniel Ferrer, beneficiados con esa medida en enero, por incumplir lo establecido en la ley, se informó hoy.
(2025-04-29). Encabeza Díaz-Canel inauguración del Colegio Santa Clara (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, encabeza la inauguración del Colegio para la formacion de las artes y los oficios de la restauracion de Cuba y el Caribe, en areas restauradas del antiguo convento de Santa Clara.
(2025-04-29). Cuba y Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos abogan por fortalecer cooperación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez dialogó este martes en Río de Janeiro con la ministra de Cooperación Internacional de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, Reem AlHashimy, a quien expresó el interés de fortalecer los nexos mutuos.
(2025-04-29). Presidente Díaz-Canel asiste a acto de condecoraciones por el 1ro de Mayo (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel asistió este martes al acto de entrega del Título Honorífico de Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba y de imposición de altas condecoraciones de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC).
(2025-04-29). Cuba recuerda aniversario 50 de liberación de Vietnam del Sur. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 abr (RHC) Un acto solemne por los 50 años de la liberación de Vietnam del Sur y la reunificación nacional tuvo lugar este martes aquí, con la presencia del primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel.
(2025-04-29). Universidad De La Habana acogió Coloquio por aniversario 30 de la fundación del Sello Ediciones de Arte Cubano. radiohc.cu La Habana 29 abr (RHC) La cátedra Latinoamericana de la Facultad de Artes y Letras (FAYL) de la Universidad de La Habana (UH) realizó un Coloquio conmemorativo por el aniversario 30 de la fundación del Sello Editorial "Arte Cubano", el cual impacta hoy en toda la membresía de esta comunidad.
(2025-04-29). Masivos festejos en Granma por el Día Internacional del Trabajo (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 29 abr (RHC) Todo se encuentra listo en Granma para desarrollar las concentraciones y desfiles en todos los municipios y en la plaza de la patria de Bayamo, la marcha provincial por el Día Internacional del Trabajo .