(2026-04-02). Spy game intensifies in Iran war: Is a secret deal taking shape as CIA comes in touch with Russia. hindustantimes.com Backchannel talks between the Central Intelligence Agency and SVR have emerged amid the ongoing Iran war, raising questions about hidden diplomacy and global power dynamics. Sergei Naryshkin confirmed ongoing contacts, while speculation grows over potential Russian support to Tehran. As Donald Trump navigates a prolonged conflict, these developments highlight the complex web of intelligence, diplomacy, and strategic maneuvering shaping the crisis.
(2026-04-02). Donald Trump's Iran war story: 32 days of shifting messages in 16 Speeches. hindustantimes.com In just 32 days, Donald Trump has told the story of the Iran war, one remark at a time. From announcing "major combat operations" to claiming Iran was weeks away from a nuclear weapon, from threatening endless bombing to suddenly talking peace – and now, promising to end the war "within two to three weeks." But what do these statements actually reveal? Is this a coherent strategy or a narrative shifting in real time? This bite belt tracks every key moment, mapping how the U.S. President's messaging evolved as the war unfolded. Watch closely, because the contradictions are hard to ignore. Before the national addre…
(2026-04-02). Crimes against peace: The Nuremburg Trials precedent and the illegal US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org In a powerful lecture at Friedrich-Alexander University in Nuremberg, David North demonstrated that the US-Israeli war against Iran constitutes a crime against peace under the legal standards established at the Nuremberg Trials.
(2026-04-02). Iran mocks 'American dream': Mojtaba aide hits back at Rubio remark, says plot to create 'new Gazas'. hindustantimes.com Iran is using Marco Rubio's own rhetoric to mock what it calls the real "American Dream," with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arguing that if Tehran had not spent heavily on weapons, the U.S. could have seized Iran's oil fields within 48 hours, armed Israel even more heavily, and created "many, many new Gazas." His post was a direct response to Rubio's claim that Iran would be a very different country if it had spent billions on its people instead of weapons.
(2026-04-02). From Gaza to Minab, the Same Story: Children Paying the Price of War. counterpunch.org 
Those who had the misfortune of growing up in a war zone require no explanation. War is hell, it is true—but for children, it is something else entirely: a confusing, disorienting fate that defies comprehension. There are children who live only briefly, experiencing whatever life manages to offer them: the love of parents, the camaraderie of siblings, the fragile joys and inevitable hardships of existence.
(2026-04-02). UN Security Council to focus on Middle East issues in April. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ The UN Security Council will focus on the Middle East in April, taking up issues concerning Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei.
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Calling Party for Gaza! Tell the Red Cross: Take Action Now! indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/cpgredcross…
(2026-04-02). Israel Plots razing Iran, but it has 330K STEM graduates per Year. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Apartheid government of indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned to using Gaza genocide-style tactics against Iran — even while the genocide against Gaza continues and an ethnic cleansing campaign proceeds in Lebanon. Israel is now striking civilian objects in Iran in hopes of collapsing Iranian society. It is blowing up pharmaceutical factories making anti-cancer drugs and steel factories and university campuses that do not have a direct military tie. Because of heavy US and European sanctions, Iran had to develop its own drug manufa…
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-02). U.S. lifts sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. ecns.cn The U.S. on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, according to an Office of Foreign Assets Control entry on the Treasury Department website.
(2026-04-02). Boxing: Saidel and Claro Know of Rivals for Professional Fights. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The announcement of Saidel Horta and Alejandro Claro's opponents provided news about Cuba's presence on a professional boxing card scheduled for May 1st in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which also features star Arlen López. | The featherweight Horta, the 2023 World Championship silver medalist in Tashkent, will be looking for his second consecutive victory when he faces Venezuelan Fernando José Toro, who boasts an impressive record of 11 wins (9 KOs) and three losses (2 KOs). | Claro, a two-time world bronze medalist, will also be aiming to replicate his success from his previous bout, wh…
(2026-04-02). Lying is Marco Rubio's Premise. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Once again, the pathological liar Marco Rubio lies. This time, before a Miami court that is trying his close friend and former congressman, David Rivera. | A report from the Spanish news agency EFE, published by El Nuevo Herald, stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed in a Miami court that he was unaware of an alleged multimillion-dollar contract that his close friend David Rivera supposedly made in 2017 to bring the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro closer to the United States and facilitate a peaceful transfer of…
(2026-04-02). Macron in Trump's crosshairs as US president blasts France over Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com At Easter lunch, U.S. President Donald Trump launched into a fiery rant ahead of his nationally televised war address, boasting of having "taken out" multiple Iranian regimes while blasting Emmanuel Macron, France, and NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted countries like France, European allies, South Korea, Japan, and China should bear the burden of ending the vital oil chokepoint's blockade, as the U.S. enters Day 33 of the war with growing tensions over Iran and alliance commitments. Watch for more…
(2026-04-02). Full speech: Trump reveals when US will end Iran war. hindustantimes.com On Day 33 of the war with Iran, US President Donald Trump addressed the nation, making a major revelation regarding the end of the conflict. Even as the war stretches beyond the one-month mark, Trump claimed that US and its ally Israel were achieving success in their military objectives. The US Commander-in-Chief paid homage to over a dozen soldiers who have died in the war so far. He also targeted US allies, asking them to take a more proactive role, especially in ending Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, which handles one-fifth of global oil flows, and whose blockade amid the war has led to a global ener…
(2026-04-02). Iran War's Impact on Gas Price, Clean Energy, Climate. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | The U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran have sent oil and gas prices soaring. That could be a boon to cheap, clean technologies like electric vehicles, solar power, and wind — at least in the long run. But in the short run, the outlook is more complicated. | Why is the conflict causing oil and gas prices to spike? : | Iran began restricting ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. The strait is the narrow passage, about 20 to 40 miles wide, through which ships must navigate from the Persian Gulf t…
(2026-04-02). Iran fires 100+ missiles at Israeli and US targets as Araghchi warns escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has unleashed one of its most intense barrages yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming over 100 missiles fired in the latest wave targeting Israeli cities and U.S. assets across the region. Strikes reportedly hit Tel Aviv, Gulf bases, and key military infrastructure, while Tehran frames the escalation as retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, including a pharmaceutical facility. As tensions spiral, Abbas Araghchi has warned of a "forceful" response, raising fears of a deeper and more dangerous phase in the conflict.
(2026-04-02). Controlled escalation? Trump hails 'victories' in Iran but vows more strikes in next few weeks. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declared the US‚ÄëIsrael war against Iran had delivered "decisive, overwhelming victories", even as he signalled that key military objectives were still "nearing completion" and that further strikes could inflict heavy damage on targets in the country. | "We are going to hit them extremely hard. Over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong. In the meantime, discussions are ongoing," he said in a…
(2026-04-02). Lula says U.S. fabricated lie to wage 'unnecessary war' against Iran. ecns.cn People attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2026..The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on Feb.28, disrupting global shipping, sending oil prices soaring and shaking the global economy.
(2026-04-02). The US War on Iran is Illegal. Here's Why That Matters. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. and Israeli war has, from its very beginning, violated both U.S. domestic and international law. The legal consequences go beyond specific violations. Washington and Tel Aviv's breaches of the UN Charter and other legal frameworks also undermine the very foundations of the rule of law. Even while international legal institutions too often lack sufficient capacity
(2026-04-02). Trapped in his own Image: Trump's Ego and the Iran War. juancole.com ( What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. | Beyond these circles, the war is widely understood as reckless, unjustified, and strategically incoherent.
(2026-04-02). Israel military under strain as Eyal Zamir warns of troop shortages | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel's military is facing mounting pressure as Eyal Zamir warns of a critical troop shortage amid an expanding multi-front conflict. The Israel Defense Forces is stretched across operations against Iran, Hezbollah, and regional threats, raising concerns over long-term combat readiness. As manpower gaps widen and calls grow to extend mandatory service, pressure is building on Benjamin Netanyahu while Iran signals it has large reserves ready for escalation.
(2026-04-02). military warns of attacks against Israel, U.S. targets. haaretz.com
(2026-04-02). Irán no negociará con EEUU ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. radiohc.cu El vicepresidente del Parlamento iraní, Ali Nikzad afirmó este miércoles que su país no entablará negociaciones con Estados Unidos ni reabrirá el estrecho de Ormuz. | Durante una manifestación en la provincia de Markazi, Nikzad declaró que Teherán mantiene una postura firme frente a Washington tras los recientes ataques atribuidos a Estados Unidos e Israel, según reportó la agencia semioficial Fars. | En referencia a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, el dirigente expresó: El estrecho de Ormuz jamás se abrirá, no ha habido ni habrá negociaciones". | Nikzad rechazó, además, version…
(2026-04-02). IRGC aerospace chief reappears, inspects missile bases as Iran projects unity. hindustantimes.com IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Majid Mousavi has resurfaced in fresh Iranian state footage, dismissing speculation of internal rifts within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the war intensifies. Seen inspecting underground missile bases and troops, Mousavi's appearance comes amid reports questioning leadership and operational setbacks. Meanwhile, Iran continues sustained missile and drone strikes, projecting unity and defiance even as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.
(2026-04-02). Iranian president calls on American public to challenge US war motives. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Ali Hashem in Tehran This is a war of narratives with the United States administration trying to push forward its narrative of "victory" while the Iranian administration or establishment is trying to push its narrative of being suppressed and under attack. The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has clearly said in an open letter to…
(2026-04-02). The Empire Is Losing Its Ability To Hide Its Ugly Nature. caitlinjohnstone.com.au It used to be hard to help westerners see the depravity of the US empire. Now it's just right in everyone's face with raw genocide footage and insanely evil warmongering of direct economic consequence. | It took a lot of work to help the average westerner understand that NATO aggressions actively provoked the war in Ukraine, or that western interventionism played a major role in the violence and chaos in Syria, or that US economic warfare was largely responsible for the suffering of Cubans and Venezu…
(2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake hits Indonesia. ecns.cn EMSC: M7.1 quake hits 125 km W of Ternate.
(2026-04-02). Olympic Chess Teams Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The experienced Maritza Arribas and national champion Lelys Martínez lead the teams announced today to defend Cuba's colors at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026, which will take place in that Uzbek city from September 15 to 28. | A press release from the Cuban Chess Federation explained that the early formation of the teams is due to the country's current economic situation, which prompted this unusual procedure. Furthermore, the team will receive financial support from FIDE to attend the competition. | Participation in the men's and women's national championships is usually a require…
(2026-04-02). Apollo Go autonomous vehicles stall in Wuhan, causing traffic disruption. ecns.cn Several autonomous ride-hailing vehicles operated by Apollo Go came to a halt on roads in Wuhan on Tuesday evening, trapping passengers and disrupting traffic, reportedly due to a system glitch.
(2026-04-02). 4 trapped in north China coal mine accident. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, April 2 ⚪ Four people were trapped in a coal mine accident late Wednesday in north Chinas Shanxi Province, according to local authorities.
(2026-04-02). Chinese Mainland says it will ensure Taiwan energy security after reunification. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson said Wednesday that the mainland would ensure Taiwan's energy security and industrial supply after peaceful reunification, pledging to ease concerns over potential resource shortages.
(2026-04-02). Hong Kong forum highlights empowerment for women worldwide. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 1 ⚪ The 4th Women Power Forum held in Hong Kong on Wednesday convened 380 representatives from 27 countries worldwide for dialogues on pushing womens progress.
(2026-04-02). Socialist response to Trump's televised address on Iran War: Trump promises genocidal destruction of the Iranian people. liberationnews.org 
In his anger and desperation to bring about something that can be passed off as a U.S. victory, Trump is pledging the wholesale destruction of Iran and its people.
(2026-04-02). Strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure compound aid needs in Middle East: UN agencies. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-02). Mainland slams DPP's decoupling move. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities on Wednesday for pursuing economic decoupling from the mainland, describing the move as an attempt to signal loyalty to the United States while advancing a separatist agenda.
(2026-04-02). Massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia, one killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Indonesia early Thursday at 06: 48 local time, triggering tsunami warnings across the region. | However later the tsunami warning was lifted. "Based on all available data… the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed," the website quoted the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. | The earthquake's epicentre was about 120 km (74.5 miles) from Ternate, a city of over 205,000 people. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor—first estimated at magnitude 7.8—struck the Molucca Sea in central Indones…
(2026-04-02). Wednesday 4/15: Doctors Against Genocide Advocacy Day on the Hill. indybay.org Washington, D.C.
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-02). JBLM DES Protection Division – A Threat to Our Community. indybay.org The JBLM DES Protection Division has been the subject of multiple allegations that it violated civil rights, particularly through surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities targeting non-military-affiliated civilians involved in political protests, and other 1st Amendment protected activities.
(2026-04-02). Violent arrests follow police rampage at Sydney anti-genocide protest. wsws.org A police video shows eight heavily-armed police commandos storming a home at 5 a.m.
(2026-04-02). Oracle reported to lay off up to 30,000 workers globally via email. wsws.org Tech giant Oracle joined the industry-wide AI jobs massacre by informing thousands of employees on Monday via an email message at 6: 00 a.m. that "current business needs" have eliminated their position and "today is your last working day."
(2026-04-02). Asian economies taking a double hit from US war on Iran. wsws.org As the war enters its second month, the price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, has risen by 63 percent from its pre-war level, eclipsing the previous record monthly rise of 46 percent following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
(2026-04-02). Trump attacks citizenship and voting rights. wsws.org The would-be dictator in the White House seeks to strip millions of their citizenship and rig the 2026 elections.
(2026-04-02). 'New Oriental Express' tourist train to debut in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Two newly built "New Oriental Express" tourist trains are nearly ready in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, and are scheduled to make their maiden journey on April 23.
(2026-04-02). Stumbling Along in Hitler's Footsteps. counterpunch.org World War II, at least in Europe, can be blamed on a single man — a dictator who gained absolute power because of the fecklessness of democratically elected politicians in his country. Afraid to challenge a politician popular with much of their lumpen proletarian base, they hoped to be rid if him by making him
(2026-04-02). U.S. launches Artemis II crewed Moon mission. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 1 ⚪ NASAs Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.The mission will carry astronauts farther from Earth and nearer to the Moon than any human has been in over half a century.
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: Downtown Pleasant Hill Announces Earth Day Color And Pot Event. indybay.org Downtown Pleasant Hill – 105 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill 94523…
(2026-04-02). Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March. ecns.cn As of the end of March, the dual-channel five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam have handled 1.104 million vessel transits, letting through a cargo volume of 2.37 billion metric tons.
(2026-04-02). Attacks on Transgender Women are Part of a Larger MAGA Agenda. counterpunch.org 
Just days before, March 31, 2026, International Transgender Day of Visibility, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a ban on transgender women participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The committee released a statement saying, "Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is
(2026-04-02). Iran: Civilians are paying a heavy price amid escalating hostilities. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Iran, Vincent Cassard…
(2026-04-02). How Flawed Are Weapons Estimates? counterpunch.org 
Missile inventories have become a focal point in the ongoing military confrontation with Iran. The Alma Research and Education Center estimates Iran's ballistic missile count has fallen from 2,500 at the beginning of the conflict to around 1,000, and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pointed to the almost "complete destruction" of Iran's missile industry and
(2026-04-02). Olympic champion Quan Hongchan opens up about weight struggles. ecns.cn Chinese Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan said she has struggled with weight gain during adolescence over the past year and remains fearful of public scrutiny.
(2026-04-02). The UK, Repackaged for US Culture Wars. counterpunch.org 
An odd patchwork of British figures—among them Liz Truss, Tommy Robinson, and Nigel Farage, continue, in varying forms, to present the United Kingdom to US audiences as a cautionary tale. Nor is this confined to the most recognisable names. When off-shoot figures such as Rupert Lowe appear on platforms with Tucker Carlson, the framing is much the same. The UK is cast as a scuttled country in sinking decline, awash with either liberal or technocratic elites, depending on the mood of the drowning that day. It is like watching all day long the radicalised in hot pursuit of the radicalised. One day the serpent…
(2026-04-02). Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling against life sentences. workers.org 
Philadelphia — On March 26 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling in Commonwealth v. Derek Lee found mandatory life without parole for felony murder to be an unconstitutional punishment. This decision could lead to the largest resentencing in the state's history. The justices determined that Lee's life without parole sentence, which . . . |
(2026-04-02). President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to Americans — read full letter here. geo.tv 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a visit to the shrine of the leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in southern Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. — ReutersIran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday published an open…
(2026-04-02). Trump takes a dig at Macron, saying wife treats him 'badly'. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 24, 2025. — ReutersWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump made fun of the French president and his wife during a private lunch Wednesday, as he…
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-02). Japan's missile move stirs concern. ecns.cn China has expressed "grave concern" over Japan's deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls "enemy bases".
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). China eyes 10 billion IoT connections by 2028 under new policy plan. ecns.cn China aims to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) sector to more than 10 billion device connections and a core industry size exceeding 3.5 trillion yuan ($505.8 billion) by 2028, according to a policy plan released on Tuesday.
(2026-04-02). The U.S. War on Cuba's Doctors. counterpunch.org 
"Cuban eye doctors in Jamaica are the only reason why my grandmother didn't go fully blind in one eye after she got a botched surgery. The work they've done for rural and poor Jamaicans is immeasurable", wrote a Twitter user last week after the first set of Cuban doctors and nurses left Jamaica. Two weeks
(2026-04-02). U.S., Israel isolated as U.N. passes historic reparations resolution. workers.org President John Mahama of Ghana speaks at U.N. in 2025. On March 25, the United Nations General Assembly — with 123 yes votes, three no votes and 52 abstentions — passed a historic resolution presented by John Mahama, the president of Ghana, to officially characterize the enslavement of millions of . . . |
(2026-04-02). Conservationists Win Another Battle in the Fight for Bitterroot Grizzly Bears. counterpunch.org 
On March 31, two Montana grassroots conservation groups, Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council, prevailed in their lawsuit to stop a logging and road-building project on public lands in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot Valley because the government had pretended that grizzly bears were not present in that region. The facts
(2026-04-02). Letter to the People of the USA. counterpunch.org 
In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iran—by this very name, character, and identity—is one of the oldest continuous civilizations
(2026-04-02). China strongly opposes Philippines' illegal re-naming of China's Nansha Qundao: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference, Beijing, April 1, 2026./Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2026-04-02). Oracle cuts thousands of jobs as it focuses on AI growth. ecns.cn Oracle started cutting thousands of jobs on Tuesday, CNBC reported, as the cloud infrastructure company ramps up investment in building AI infrastructure.
(2026-04-02). 7.4-magnitude quake hits Indonesia: CENC. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 2 ⚪ A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Maluku Strait in Indonesia at 6: 48 a.m.
(2026-04-02). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Data Center in the Gilroy area.
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-02). Teamsters block DHL strike with tentative agreement one day before deadline. wsws.org Six thousand DHL workers in the US had authorized strike action by 96 percent against the global logistics giant earlier in March.
(2026-04-02). GM hits Factory Zero workers with another layoff as UAW maintains silence over escalating job cuts. wsws.org The UAW, which pledged to defend jobs in the transition to electric vehicles, has offered workers nothing but platitudes and silence.
(2026-04-02). Chinese premier stresses building new-type power grid, optimizing energy structure. ecns.cn CHENGDU, April 1 ⚪ Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to advance the construction of a new-type power grid and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the energy structure.
(2026-04-02). Mass opposition from Nexteer auto parts workers to sellout contract pushed by UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS during the vote denounced its expansion of a two-tier wage system, unaffordable healthcare costs, poverty-level pay for new hires, and the role of the UAW bureaucracy in imposing it.
(2026-04-02). In genocidal rant, Trump vows to send Iran "back to the Stone Ages" wsws.org In a prime-time television address Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that the goal of the United States in the Iran war is the destruction of Iranian society.
(2026-04-02). Stephen Miller and the Passover Message. counterpunch.org 
Stephen Miller, President Donald J. Trump's repellent senior advisor, deputy chief of staff, and director of the interagency Homeland Security Council, posted on social media two months ago: "Plenty of countries in history have experimented with importing a foreign labor class. The West is the first and only civilization to import a foreign labor class
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). Italy restricts US military access as crisis deepens within NATO and Meloni government amid rising opposition. wsws.org Italy's denial of US base access rests on procedural objections, but fundamentally reflects overwhelming popular opposition to war and state repression.
(2026-04-02). AI, datacenters, ignorant politicians: the coming electricity crisis. onlineopinion.com.au With AI and data centers demanding a surge in continuous power, politicians have stymied nuclear-generated electricity.
(2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…
(2026-04-02). Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran. geo.tv 
President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Reuters
(2026-04-02). No Karp No Kings No Palantir. indybay.org Alternative action to the usual No Kings held on March 28.
(2026-04-02). Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All Sides. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/AFP/Getty Images; JNIM fighters in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province,‚ÄØBurkina Faso, August 24, 2024.‚ÄØ © Private; Burkinabè military forces in Baraboulé, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, during Operation "Tchefari 2," December 2023. © 2024 RTB | The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,8…
(2026-04-02). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…
(2026-04-02). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.
(2026-04-02). Make America America, Again. counterpunch.org 
Ronald Reagan used the "Shining City on a Hill" as a metaphor for the United States as a beacon for freedom and democracy in the world. Joe Biden often spoke of the soul of America being under threat, that our belief in fairness and unalienable rights had at times fallen short, but until now had never
(2026-04-02). Why Congress Stop Hijacking Air Travel. levernews.com 
(2026-04-02). ALF Inflicts $40,000 in Damages at Utah Animal Feed Facility. indybay.org Although a communiquè has not yet been received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, news reports from Beryl, Utah, claimed that the Animal Liberation Front (ALF) has caused $40,000 in damages to machinery used to produce food for animals on factory farms.
(2026-04-02). Key member of Chen Zhi crime syndicate extradited from Cambodia to China. ecns.cn A key member of the Chen Zhi crime syndicate has been extradited from Cambodia to China, authorities said Wednesday, in a sign of ongoing law enforcement cooperation between the two countries.
(2026-04-02). China braces for cross-border travel rush during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel via China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected atop 2.3 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.
(2026-04-02). Shallāl: On Water, Palestine, and the Grammar of the Unrelenting. counterpunch.org 
There are mornings when what I feel is not grief exactly. It is rage that has nowhere to go. A need to climb the highest mountain and scream, not words, not arguments, just sound, the kind of sound a human being makes when they have witnessed something that should not be possible and the world has not stopped. When the birds are still singing and the trains are still running and someone somewhere is complaining about the weather, and I am standing there holding what I have seen.
(2026-04-02). NZ, allies express 'deep concern' about Israeli death penalty bill for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand has joined Australia, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in expressing "deep concern" about an Israeli bill expanding the death penalty for Palestinians. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters posted on social media last night, indicating New Zealand had joined the other nations, and emphasising the…
(2026-04-02). Premier calls for new energy security strategy. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang has called for efforts to implement a new energy security strategy, advance the construction of a new-type power grid, and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the nation's energy structure, in order to provide strong support for high-quality economic and social development.
(2026-04-02). The unspoken target of Trump's war on Iran—China. wsws.org While the immediate aim is the subordination of Iran and the Middle East to US imperialism, the war is viewed in Washington as essential preparation for conflict with China, regarded as the chief threat to US global domination.
(2026-04-02). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-02). Working people oppose corporate railroad merger. workers.org 
Rail workers and small family farmers are united in opposition to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS). The idea was first proposed by UP-NS bosses and capitalist shareholders in July 2025. The merger would combine the two major railroad companies, which span tracks . . . |
(2026-04-02). Monday 4/6: No Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-02). China's SOEs urged to increase employment of college graduates. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 1 ⚪ Chinas state assets regulator has urged the countrys state-owned enterprisesto take solid measures to further increase the employment of college graduates.
(2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia. geo.tv 
(2026-04-02). CATL chairman Zeng donates $291 million to alma mater Shanghai Jiao Tong University. ecns.cn Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has donated shares worth more than 2 billion yuan ($291 million) to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking one of the largest gifts in the university's history, according to a company filing.
(2026-04-02). Sunday 4/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-02). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…
(2026-04-02). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-02). Eliminating threats and debts. onlineopinion.com.au 'An inordinately centralized system has destroyed initiative. Most minds trained to attend to process and paperwork details, cannot be expected to take bold decisions…'
(2026-04-02). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Power struggle in Tehran as IRGC sidelines Pezeshkian amid wartime decisions. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-02). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Trump's Looming War With China…Ain't Gonna Happen. counterpunch.org
(2026-04-02). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Thursday 4/9: Religious Freedom for All: Rethinking Liberty Beyond Belief – Keep Church & State Separate. indybay.org
(2026-04-02). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Zionist CA State Senator Scott Wiener Protested At KQED Congressional Debate. indybay.org
(2026-04-02). Executive Summary: Evaluation of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis and Diabetes Mellitus Programs in Syria. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). North Korea cyberattack exposes US supply chain and Lockheed-linked systems. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-02). "These weapons belong to the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-02). Anuncian medidas de seguridad vial por Parada Juvenil Antimperialista. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de La Habana informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos que, con motivo de realizarse la Parada Juvenil Antiimperialista sobre Ruedas, el próximo día 2 de abril, la cual tendrá lugar en la Avenida Malecón, municipio Plaza de la Revolución.
(2026-04-02). Voz de apoyo a Cuba en protestas en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu 
El Comité de Los àÅngeles ´Manos Fuera de Cuba ª realizó acciones solidarias en apoyo a la isla caribeña en las protestas del ´Día de No Kings ª (No al Rey), realizadas el sábado 28 de marzo en todo el territorio de Estados Unidos, alcanzando a 50 estados, con más de 3 300 manifestaciones en numerosas ciudades y múltiples concentraciones en diversas localidades. | En medio de la multitud, la organización distribuyó 2000 folletos informativos que incluían fragmentos de discursos de líderes cubanos y alusiones al proyecto social construido en la Mayor de las Antillas. | El texto decía qu…
(2026-04-02). Trump asegura que los "objetivos estratégicos fundamentales" en Irán están "cerca de completarse" cubadebate.cu Donald Trump se ha dirigido la noche de este miércoles desde el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca al pueblo estadounidense con un anuncio sobre el operativo militar de Washington contra Irán.
(2026-04-02). Cienfuegos: Alegres fiestas celebran niños y jóvenes por aniversarios de la fundación de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu 
Con alegría los niños y jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos participan en múltiples actividades para conmemorar el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. | Estas significativas actividades continuarán desarrollándose hasta el 19 de abril, 65 Aniversario de la de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la Proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución. Anisley Cordero González | Los ocho municipios del centro y sur del país realizan acciones para los diversos sectores de la sociedad, informa Anisley Cordero González, Primera Sec…
(2026-04-02). Rusia con ayuda más necesaria que nunca. radiohc.cu Coincidente con la descarga en un puerto cubano de un tanquero de Rusia, luego de tres meses de cerco energético estadounidense, La Habana y Moscú rubricaron importantes acuerdos, durante conversaciones en el país euroasiático. | Una apretada agenda desarrolló en San Petersburgo el viceprimer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, con vista a profundizar los nexos con Rusia en una situación apremiante para el archipiélago caribeño. | Los dos gobiernos rubricaron ocho acuerdos de colaboración, y el viceprimer ministro ruso Dmitri Chernyshenko reafirmó la decisió…
(2026-04-02). Cuba conformó sus equipos para Olimpiada de Ajedrez en Uzbekistán. radiohc.cu Los equipos que representarán a Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Samarcanda 2026, que tendrá lugar en esa ciudad uzbeka, del 15 al 28 de septiembre venidero, fueron anunciados este miércoles con varios meses de adelanto, respecto a lo habitual. | Cuestiones organizativas y de ajustes en medio de la compleja situación del país provocaron la conformación de ambas selecciones, incluso sin haber podido celebrar el certamen nacional femenino. | En comunicación ofrecida a los medios de prensa por parte de la Federación cubana del llamado juego ciencia, se confirmó que la experimentada Maritza Arribas y el monarca nac…
(2026-04-02). Rusia impulsará las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas, afirma vice primer ministro. radiohc.cu El vice primer ministro ruso, Dmitri Chernishenko declaró este miércoles que su país pretende reforzar las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas. | El anuncio fue hecho durante las sesiones de la XXIII reunión de la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana que se celebra en la ciudad de San Petersburgo. | El alto cargo agregó que Rusia está dispuesta a la cooperación más estrecha para alcanzar juntos los máximos resultados. | En la misma reunión, Chernishenko calificó a Cuba como ´un socio y aliado confiable de Rusia en la región latinoamericana y en el mundo en general ª. | Subrayó que las relacion…
(2026-04-02). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-02). Sismo de magnitud 7,4 en Indonesia genera alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 35 kilómetros y tuvo su epicentro a unos 127 kilómetros de la ciudad de Ternate. El Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. advirtió de la posible generación de olas de tsunami en un radio de 1.000 kilómetros alrededor del epicentro.
(2026-04-02). Presidente cubano agradece a Rusia por envío de crudo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este miércoles a Rusia, a su homólogo Vladímir Putin y a los tripulantes del tanquero 'Anatoly Kolodkin' que trajeron su valiosa carga de combustible cuando la mayor isla de las Antillas transita por una fuerte crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado aseguró que "seguiremos defendiendo el derecho soberano de Cuba a importar combustibles, sin ningún tipo de injerencia ni presi…
(2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.
(2026-04-02). Saturday 4/11: Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: Lecture 7. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library…
(2026-04-02). Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump departs the White House, en route to the US Supreme Court, to attend oral arguments on the legality of his administration's effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, DC, US, April 1, 2026. — ReutersTrump first…
(2026-04-01). Iran — A Failed Strategy and Economics of War. globalresearch.ca Just a few hours ago, President Trump has announced he will shortly speak to the Nation about progress in Iran. | What will he talk about? Could it be about a possible US invasion of Kharg Island, where most of Iran's …
(2026-04-01). Chinese, Pakistani FMs hold talks on Iran situation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran situation.
(2026-04-01). Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war. scmp.com Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after the conflict ends, analysts say. | If Islamabad can deliver without being sucked into the maelstrom, it can capitalise on its position as peacemaker by signing defence deals with Gulf monarchies and attracting investment from them to strengthen its weak economy.
(2026-04-01). Joint statement by 11 parties in Türkiye: The "peace and democracy" deception amid the imperialist war of aggression in the Middle East. wsws.org Eleven parties, including Kurdish nationalists and nominally "left-wing" groups in Türkiye, issued a statement appealing to the Erdoƒüan government for "peace" without addressing US imperialist aggression against Iran and across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). China-Pakistan five-point plan to end Iran war. scmp.com China and Pakistan unveiled a joint five-point plan on Tuesday to restore peace in the Persian Gulf after five weeks of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. | China, Pakistan five-point initiative for restoring peace in the Middle East by scmp…
(2026-04-01). Gaza First Amendment Alert (4/1/26). rightsanddissent.org Sign up Leqaa Kordia Finally Released from Detention: | On March 17, New Jersey resident Leqaa Kordia was released from immigration detention after more than a full year in confinement in Texas. She can now return home as she continues to fight the government's deportation case against her. Leqaa was targeted for selective immigration enforcement in March 2025, nearly a year after her participation in a protest at Columbia University in April 2024,…
(2026-04-01). Gaza's families, former employees doubt UNRWA will get justice. newarab.com 
Discussions are underway for a "I believe we need a high-level panel of experts to examine the killing of our staff," Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, said during a press conference in Geneva on the final d…
(2026-04-01). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-change NGOs: Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. globalresearch.ca Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? | Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it's part of a drive to restrict human rights and " | To read this …
(2026-04-01). Africa Faces Fuel, Food Price Shock as Hormuz Disruption Deepens. plusnews.ug 
The Africa Supply Chain Confederation says the continent is bracing for rising fuel and food prices following the escalating disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical global oil transit route has been partially blocked due to the war in Iran. Ronald Mlalazi, the Confederation's President, says the war involving Iran has moved from a …
(2026-04-01). How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow. scmp.com Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has thrown the global economic system into turmoil, yet Israel, which launched attacks on Tehran alongside the United States, has emerged as a rare exception. | Since Israel and its US ally started the Middle East war on February 28, economies from Asia to Europe and the US have come under pressure from surging oil and natural gas prices that have driven up fuel and electricity costs.
(2026-04-01). Trump eyes Iran exit before Hormuz shutdown ends. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said attacks on Iran could stop within two or three weeks even without an agreement, leaving a question mark over the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | "We'll be leaving very soon," US President Donald Trump told reporters in the White House on Tuesday. "Iran doesn't have to make a deal." The president was scheduled to address the nation and "provide an important update on Iran" at 9pm New York time on Wednesday (9am on Thursday in Hong Kong).
(2026-04-01). UK won't join Iran war, will host global meet on Strait of Hormuz crisis: PM Starmer. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Keir Starmer on Wednesday made it clear that Britain will not take part in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, despite growing pressure from the United States.In a national address, Keir Starmer said the UK would act only in its own national interest and would not be pulled into a war that does not directly involve it. He stressed that the situation is serious but Britain's priority is to stay out of the conflict.His remarks come amid rising tensions after Donald Trump criticised European allies and warned that the US may rethink its role in NATO. Trump also reportedly told the UK to secure its ow…
(2026-04-01). Is the Strait of Hormuz a ticking environmental time bomb? scmp.com The risks of environmental calamity in the Strait of Hormuz are mounting with each passing week of the Iran conflict, conservationists have warned, as giant tankers filled with fuel are trapped in a small area and Iran continues to fire missiles and drones at Gulf oil assets. | The potential for catastrophe in the waterway was sharpened on Monday when a Kuwaiti crude tanker was set ablaze at Dubai Port in an Iranian attack that damaged its hull, sparking warnings of a possible oil spill.
(2026-04-01). Iran intensifies threats over US invasion, sends fiery message to Trump: 'Cut off the legs…'. hindustantimes.com Iran escalates tensions with sharp warnings against any U.S. ground invasion, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signals strong retaliation. Mohammad Reza Aref reinforced Tehran's stance, highlighting Kharg Island and the Strait of Hormuz as critical flashpoints. With Donald Trump weighing options, the situation points to a dangerous escalation that could reshape global energy flows and regional security dynamics.
(2026-04-01). Gulf divided as Saudi Arabia, UAE urge Trump to keep up Iran pressure | MBS. hindustantimes.com Despite facing direct strikes, Gulf powers including Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates are reportedly pushing Donald Trump to sustain military pressure on Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran's regime. While some nations back continued escalation, others like Qatar and Oman favour diplomacy, exposing a deep divide within the Gulf bloc. As Iran's retaliatory strikes hit targets across the region, the conflict is rapidly evolving into a wider geopolitical showdown.
(2026-04-01). Desperate Trump tries to arm twist Mojtaba? Threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's water, power key infra. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric by threatening to target Iran's critical civilian infrastructure—including electricity grids and desalination plants—if Tehran refuses to agree to a deal. The warning has raised alarm over potential humanitarian consequences, as millions could face water shortages. Iran has responded with defiant warnings of continued retaliation, pushing the conflict into a more dangerous phase with rising risks of escalation across the Middle East.
(2026-04-01). Iran Lebanon Are One War — Inside the 'Axis of Resistance' w/ Ali Hashem. thealtworld.com Speaking from Tehran, Al Jazeera correspondent and columnist Ali Hashem explains how Iran, Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq are all part of a single, interconnected battlefield, a coordinated confrontation between the axis of resistance and the United States and Israel. | That means what happens in Lebanon is directly tied to what happens in Iran, and vice versa. | Despite months of attacks, Hezbollah remains operational and has restored its ability to strike deep into Israel, underscoring that this front is far from contained. | At the same time, the war is becoming increasingly unpredictable. | With no clear endgame an…
(2026-04-01). Trump vows to 'bomb Iran into Stone Age' as he touts strikes, threatens more. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on Iran, boasting that U.S. forces have "hit them hard" along key maritime chokepoints and destroyed "tremendous amounts" of Iranian missile‚Äëmaking sites, while promising even more devastating strikes within "two or three weeks" if Tehran continues its current course. He insists Iran does not need to strike a deal with him, declaring that Washington will only leave once Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure are pushed "into the Stone Ages" and unable to build a nuclear weapon, portraying any eventual agreement as secondary to inflicting l…
(2026-04-01). Africa counts energy cost of Iran conflict. ecns.cn One month into the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Africa is already feeling the pinch. Fuel prices are rising, supplies are tightening, and economists warn the worst is yet to come.
(2026-04-01). Trump's Iran War and the Politics of Ego. counterpunch.org 
The judgment on the Trump administration's war on Iran is already largely settled across mainstream media, public opinion, and much of the analytical sphere. What remains supportive of the war is limited to two predictable camps: official government discourse and the president's most loyal supporters, along with entrenched pro-Israel constituencies. Beyond these circles, the war
(2026-04-01). Egypt's Stance on Iran: Geopolitical and Emotional Realities Overlooked by Gulf States. uwidata.com The Egyptian stance—at both the popular and official levels—regarding the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran represents a significant manifestation of the political and collective psyches that shape Cairo's engagement with foreign events. This remains an issue that eludes the understanding of outsiders and foreigners, even those who have lived in Egypt or closely studied its political, …
(2026-04-01). Chinese Analysts Link Israeli Execution Law to Iran Escalation and Threats to Belt and Road Strategy. moderndiplomacy.eu China adopts a position linking the Israeli legislative escalation, specifically the Knesset's passage of a law authorizing the execution of Palestinian prisoners (which occurred in late March 2026), to regional instability, including the potential for military confrontation with Iran. This stance is framed within the context of upholding the rule of international law and preventing …
(2026-04-01). Misreading Iran: Why Trump's War Strategy Has Reached a Dead End. moderndiplomacy.eu From the outset, the war against Iran has been marked by a striking absence of strategic clarity. Despite repeated claims of military success, the United States and Israel have struggled to articulate a coherent rationale, a defined objective, or a credible exit strategy. What was envisioned as a swift and decisive campaign has instead evolved …
(2026-04-01). Israel Strikes Pharmaceutical Factory in Tehran That Made Cancer Drugs. truthout.org On Tuesday, Israel struck a major pharmaceutical factory in Tehran that is one of the country's top producers of cancer drugs and anaesthetics, the Iranian government said. The facility belongs to Tofigh Daru Research and Engineering Company. It made drugs that are crucial for use in hospitals and operating rooms, officials said. "During the US and Zionist regime attacks on civilian… |
(2026-04-01). The Gulf States Economies are Facing the Challenges of War. counterpunch.org 
How long will Gulf States bleed for war on Iran that the United States and Israel are waging? That's a question a recent Newsweek article posed. According to the reporting, specialists from all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states describe a "growing frustration with the U.S. approach to the war with Iran and a perception
(2026-04-01). Iran's supreme leader pledges continued support for resistance in message to Hezbollah chief. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 1 ⚪ Irans Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, pledging continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel.
(2026-04-01). Amb. Chas Freeman: "The Saudis will NOT join the US-Israeli war against Iran" Ep. 18. thealtworld.com Chas W. Freeman Jr. is a former US diplomat who served as ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and later as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs. | He also acted as principal interpreter for President Richard Nixon during the 1972 opening to China.
(2026-04-01). US begins B-52 bombing flights over Iran after Trump threatens to "completely obliterate" civilian infrastructure. wsws.org The United States has begun bombing Iran with B-52 bombers, setting the stage for a massive increase in the US saturation bombing of the country of 90 million, as the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran intensifies.
(2026-04-01). Iraqi armed factions launch recruitment drive amid Iran war. newarab.com 
Pro-Iran factions in Several armed Shia groups mobilised in response to the US-Israel war on Iran and have mounted dozens of The same groups have now issued a call to arms to the Shiite community, though their efforts are struggling to gain traction, according to people who spoke with The…
(2026-04-01). The US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal. Here's why that matters. nationofchange.org If this war continues without accountability, it threatens even more dire consequences in years ahead.
(2026-04-01). The Iran war and the erosion of international law. wsws.org Among the first victims of the Iran war is international law, as it was developed after the Second World War. Almost all legal experts agree that there is no basis in international law for the war being waged by the US and Israel.
(2026-04-01). France suspects link to pro-Iranian group HAYI in foiled Paris bomb plot. scmp.com France suspects a pro-Iranian group known as HAYI to be behind a foiled attack on Bank of America's Paris offices, its anti-terrorism prosecutor said on Wednesday, while stressing the link has not yet been formally established. | HAYI, which stands for Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or ‚ÄåMovement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, had posted a video on social media on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in France and Europe, the prosecutor's office said in a…
(2026-04-01). What the Iran war reveals about Nato's appetite for conflict over Taiwan. scmp.com The United States attacked Iran without consulting its European allies. President Donald Trump assumed the operation would be a quick win, over before anyone had to take a position. Instead, Washington answered a question Western governments had long avoided. | After years of pushing Nato towards confrontation with China, would the transatlantic alliance fight a war it had not chosen together? The answer was no.
(2026-04-01). France suspects pro-Iran group was behind foiled attack on bank. newarab.com 
HAYI, which stands for Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyya, or Movement of the Companions of the Right Hand of Islam, had posted a propaganda video on social media on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in France and Europe, the prosecutor's office said in a st…
(2026-04-01). Amid Fears Houthis Could Close Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea Task Force Ready For Attacks. twz.com 
Concerns grow that the Iranian-backed rebels could close the waterway, drastically exacerbating the global oil crisis and opening a new front.
(2026-04-01). The Iran War: A Great Carbon Emitter. counterpunch.org 
Truth may well be the first casualty of war, but death, injury and environmental degradation are bound to be keeping up in the hit lists. Attacks on gas fields, oil refineries and petrochemical plants will always leave an impression once the conflict concludes. In the case of carbon emissions, the most challenging obstacle in collective efforts to
(2026-04-01). How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown. sanews.gov.za How the Basic Fuel Price is calculated: A breakdown | For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and taxes. | As outlined by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) on its website, the price is calculated using an import parity model designed to balance international competitiveness with local economic realities. | "T…
(2026-04-01). 3 more men arrested in suspected antisemitic torching in London. newarab.com 
Three additional suspects were arrested Wednesday on arson charges in the Two British men, ages 20 and 19, and a 17-year-old boy with dual British and Pakistani nationality, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, London's Metropolitan Police Service said in a statement. | Counterterror police are investigating the fire as an antisemitic hate crime. They were looking into a claim of…
(2026-04-01). Assessors Advise Court to Convict Nandutu in Iron Sheets Case. plusnews.ug 
Court assessors in the trial in which former Karamoja Affairs Minister Agnes Nandutu is accused of corruption have advised the Anti-Corruption Court to find her guilty of charges arising from her alleged involvement in receiving iron sheets meant for the vulnerable people of Karamoja. They proncounced this was before the Court presided over by Lady …
(2026-04-01). Italy nightmare continues as they fail to qualify for third consecutive World Cup. thecanary.co 
Football in Italy is experiencing one of its darkest periods after the national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, missing the tournament for the third consecutive time. This has been described by international media reports as an unprecedented 'historic collapse' for one of the pillars of the game. According to Reuters, the […] | By
(2026-04-01). Jàºrgen Habermas (1929—2026): The philosopher who chose the state. wsws.org Jàºrgen Habermas, who died on March 14 in Starnberg at the age of 96, occupied for more than half a century a position of extraordinary influence in German intellectual and political life.
(2026-04-01). QLD Hospitals to Tackle Climate Change by Not Discarding Precious Metals. wattsupwiththat.com Who knew hospital waste dumpsters were potentially full of gold and platinum?>
(2026-04-01). Lebanon: Intensification of hostilities worsens impact on civilians and critical infrastructure. icrc.org The following is a statement from ICRC Head of Delegation in Lebanon, Agnès Dhur:…
(2026-04-01). American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad. aljazeera.com American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
(2026-04-01). Surging LPG Prices Burden Indian Industries Amid West Asia Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a sharp critique of the Modi administration, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala highlighted the significant increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, which he claims is adding a substantial financial burden on several sectors including dhabas, restaurants, and hotels.
(2026-04-01). Global protests condemning Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians. aljazeera.com Protesters are condemning Israel's new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
(2026-04-01). China falls to Cameroon in 2026 FIFA Series. ecns.cn China fell 2-0 to Cameroon in a FIFA Series match on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Japan, France to draw road map for supply of critical minerals. scmp.com Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on Wednesday to design a road map for critical minerals supply as they seek to deepen cooperation in the sector amid China's dominance of global rare earths. | The two leaders also affirmed that Japan and France will maintain close communication in support of efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and establish a high-level dialogue on artificial intelligence, Takaichi said at a joint press appearance…
(2026-04-01). Rethinking America's Greatest Threat. counterpunch.org I filled my car tank this week and paid 40% more than I did just a month ago. That isn't just an economic abstraction, but another indirect Israeli "surcharge" on American consumers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends another getaway weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf course, a trip subsidized by the same taxpayers who are forced to
(2026-04-01). Iran targets Qatar tanker and Kuwait airport in Iran escalation. newarab.com 
Iran hit a tanker off the coast of Doha said that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country's territorial waters. | "Qatar was targeted… by three cruise missiles launched from Iran," the Gulf state's defence ministry said in a statement.
(2026-04-01). Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages. truthout.org When an Alabama clinic's only OB-GYN left the state to provide abortion care in Colorado, the head of operations thought the facility would have to close. But Robin Marty, executive director at WAWC Healthcare in Tuscaloosa, hired a doctor in August who she called a "unicorn" — someone who's from Alabama and, after training outside of the state, returned home to practice medicine. |
(2026-04-01). China says Japan's rightward turn of SDF, remilitarization trend worthy of high alert. ecns.cn The international community needs to stay on high alert against the rightward turn of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) and trend of remilitarization in Japan, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). China, Pakistan urge Mideast ceasefire. ecns.cn Against the backdrop of escalating hostilities, China and Pakistan unveiled on Tuesday a five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.
(2026-04-01). Rishabh Pant's Bold Move: A Game-Changer in IPL? devdiscourse.com In a bold shift of strategy, Rishabh Pant decided to move up the batting order during Lucknow Super Giants' opening face-off against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Despite this risk, Pant remains uncertain whether he will persistently bat against the new ball this IPL season.
(2026-04-01). Why Journalists Use Anonymous Postage. moguldom.com Modern journalists work in all kinds of situations. They don't just collect information and interview people. They often deal with sensitive materials, send documents, equipment, or even physical data storage. In cases like this, regular postal shipping isn't always the best option. That's where services come in that let you buy shipping labels without sharing …
(2026-04-01). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-01). Beyond The Brink And Fighting Back With Polling Of Public Information. mediasanctuary.org Professor Don Levy, the man behind the nationally published Siena Polls, defends his profession against charges that polls are mostly unreliable, but he also talks to Beyond the Brink podcast host Rosemary Armao about challenges that make accurate polls difficult and expensive.
(2026-04-01). Mamdani says Iran war 'should be opposed' on all grounds. newarab.com 
Mamdani, who has served as mayor since January, said the war on Iran should be "opposed on every single ground", in an interview with political commentator and podcaster Bryan Tyler Cohen on Tuesday. | The mayor criticised the
(2026-04-01). Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia. globalvoices.org 
The situation was particularly alarming because the police largely did not intervene against the perpetrators Global Voices Screenshots of videos from Bor and Kula published by election observation mission of CRTA, depicting election irregularities and incidents of violence. (2026-04-01). No Kings: Millions demonstrate against Trump, want to do more than vote for Democrats. workers.org 
The third No Kings Day, March 28, was the biggest yet, with at least 3,300 separate actions involving some 8 million people reported by the organizers. An estimated 90,000 to 100,000 people demonstrated in a massive two-mile march through downtown Seattle, while in New York City tens of thousands of . . . |
(2026-04-01). The Weight on Delcy Rodríguez. orinocotribune.com 
By Craig Murray — Mar 31, 2026 | As I was leaving the University of the Communes in Tocuyito, after a joyful and uplifting visit, an earnest young professor came up to me and pulled me aside. Very quietly, he asked me what was going to happen. A number of the students were terrified there would be regime change and they, picked as young socialist leaders in the commune movement, would be imprisoned, tortured and executed. | It was a sharp reality check after a great day at this fledgling university. But it is very real. I had met sober and professional diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who knew ex…
(2026-04-01). Most Israelis back death penalty law, call for it to be expanded. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). The Weight on Delcy Rodríguez. orinocotribune.com By Craig Murray — Mar 31, 2026 | As I was leaving the University of the Communes in Tocuyito, after a joyful and uplifting visit, an earnest young professor came up to me and pulled me aside. Very quietly, he asked me what was going to happen. A number of the students were terrified there would be regime change and they, picked as young socialist leaders in the commune movement, would be imprisoned, tortured and executed. | It was a sharp reality check after a great day at this fledgling university. But it is very real. I had met sober and professional diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who knew ex…
(2026-04-01). 'This Arrogant Enemy': Israel's Colonial Reversion to the Noose. scheerpost.com Zarefah Baroud for Thinking Palestine Israel is also confronted by something older than Israel itself: namely, the willingness and ability of the Palestinian people to mobilize and resist in the face of state-sanctioned death. The authorities cuffed the nationalist detainees, leading them to their death at the gallows, scaffolding and rope that had borne witness …
(2026-04-01). Foundayo's Breakthrough: Eli Lilly's Pill Enters Weight-Loss Market. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Foundayo, Eli Lilly's new oral medication to aid weight loss, adding to a competitive market predominated by injectables.
(2026-04-01). Nicotine-based vaping likely causes lung, oral cancers, new comprehensive review. nationofchange.org The review noted that the aerosols exhibit nearly all ten "key characteristics of carcinogens" identified by the World Health Organization.
(2026-04-01). FACT SHEET: Medicaid and SNAP vs. $200b for War on Iran: State-by-State Impact. ips-dc.org We couldn't just restore the funds cut for Medicaid. We could expand coverage.: |
(2026-04-01). Starlink a 'legitimate' target for Iran, state media says. newarab.com 
US billionaire Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink is considered a "legitimate" target by Tehran, Iranian state media reported, after the Islamic Republic said it would target American companies in the region. | The Fars news agency published an infographic showing Starlink's presence in the region, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates — three While Tehran says it is targeting US and I…
(2026-04-01). Netanyahu to fast-track law giving Haredi men draft exemption. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). Pakistan PM's political advisor seen sharing stage with Lashkar chief Hafiz Saeed's son. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A close aid of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was recently photographed with Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Takha Saeed's son, exposing the ties between Pakistan's leadership and terror outfits. | Rana Sanaullah, Shehbaz Sharif's political advisor, was seen sharing stage with Talha Saeed, who is the son of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, at a Faisalabad wedding. | However the exact date of the meeting could not be independently verified. | pic.twitter.com/lYgPxwsLSX— War Flash (@WarFlash_2630) (2026-04-01). Iran's president sends message to Americans in open letter. scmp.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised the US war against his country in an open letter to the people of the United States on Wednesday, calling it an absurd operation that is costly for their nation. | "Today, the world stands at a crossroads," the president wrote in his message. "Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before."
(2026-04-01). Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches. sanews.gov.za Department of Home Affairs reaches milestone with over 100 bank branches | The Department of Home Affairs has reached yet another major milestone on its digital transformation journey, with 110 branches already live across the length and breadth of South Africa. | The department has exceeded its own internal target of rolling out its new Digital Partnership Model to 100 bank branches by the end of March. | Additionally, First National Bank (FNB) has officially become the third bank to join the rollout of this ground-breaking project at their branches. | Just three weeks after the first branch was launched, 77 b…
(2026-04-01). Trump to update on Iran war in national address. ecns.cn President Donald Trump will give an address to the nation to update on the Iran war at 9 pm on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt posted on X on Tuesday.
(2026-04-01). Superior to AI: The Consciousness Problem of Organic Intelligence. muslimskeptic.com Artificial intelligence has been a global hot topic ever since Chat GPT was released over three years ago. Since then, it has made significant advancements at a rate that only makes one wonder how drastically it'll change the world in the near future. However, there is another growing field of technology, one that is still …
(2026-04-01). China to launch guidelines for cracking down on medical insurance fraud. ecns.cn BEIJING, March 31 ⚪ China will implement a set of guidelines on Wednesday to strengthen the crackdown on fraud in the countrys universal basic medical insurance.
(2026-04-01). Five arrested as police violently disperse protest against new death penalty law. haaretz.com Foreign Press Association slams 'attack on journalists performing their work' after veteran photographer injured by water cannon…
(2001-04-26). DR Congo fans dance in the rain. tribune.com.pk 
Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. | Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays in the Premier League for Burnley, was the hero with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Jamaica after extra time in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico on Tuesday. | The central African nation will face Portugal, Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K at the finals in North America this summer. | At the 1974 finals in West Germany, the team competed as Zaire and were beaten by…
(2026-04-01). Hegseth's insider war investments and the character of the American ruling class. wsws.org The Financial Times reported—based on information from sources with direct knowledge of the investments—that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's long-time financial advisor invested $9.4 million with defense contractors based on inside information about the start of the war against Iran that has since seen a 38 percent increase in value.
(2026-04-01). How US' 'stupid war' with Iran torched fuel price stability in America. scmp.com At a petrol station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household budgets hard. | Jeanne Williams, 83, had just driven 160km from Richmond, Virginia, where she was visiting her elder sister. | "That is horrible," she said, stunned by the prices visible on the Liberty petrol station's LED board. | "I'm not angry. I'm just bewildered, confused, unhappy," she said. "Because we didn't ask for the war."
(2026-04-01). Bath Iron Works naval shipyard strike betrayed as UAW subordinates workers to the war effort. wsws.org Neither the Trump administration, General Dynamics management nor the union bureaucracy could allow this strike to continue.
(2001-04-26). Son under scrutiny ahead of World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Captain Son Heung-min admitted South Korea have work to do after losing two friendlies in Europe without scoring a goal and with his own form under scrutiny ahead of the World Cup. | South Korea lost 1-0 to Austria in Vienna on Tuesday, with the out-of-sorts Son failing to convert several chances in front of goal, after suffering a 4-0 drubbing against Ivory Coast in England on Saturday. | The games were the final chance for players to impress coach Hong Myung-bo before he names his squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June-July. | "The result is certainly disappointing but I thin…
(2026-04-01). Police Investigates Mysterious Death of Two Persons In Luwero. plusnews.ug Police in Luwero district are investigating the deaths of two people, while a third remains in critical condition after an incident in a temporary shelter erected in a garden. The deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Grace Nalubwama and her brother Richard Nsobya, aged 35, residents of Kyambogo village in Butuntumula sub-county. The survivor is …
(2026-04-01). Beards Are Back: Fashion Statement or Sign of Masculinity Crisis? counterpunch.org 
After being out of fashion since the beatnik-hippie era of the 1950s through early '70s, beards, mustaches and the perpetual 5 o'clock shadow are back. Trumpsters — including Donald Jr., Sec. of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) — are sporting whiskers. There are a number of ways men can fashion their beards and Men's
(2026-04-01). Our Prison-Like Clinic System Is Thwarting Effective Opioid Addiction Treatment. truthout.org Indulge me. Imagine you take a medication that is vital to your health: as vital as oxygen or water. You can't go a single day without it because you are completely dependent on it to think, to work, to take care of your family, to just be you. And if you miss a dose? A withdrawal hellscape awaits: extreme muscle and bone pain, intense cravings, vomiting, insomnia, severe anxiety, cramps… |
(2026-04-01). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." — Aldous Huxley, author of Brave New World (1932)…
(2026-04-01). We came to the Solidarity Convoy from Italy; We felt indebted to Cuba since the COVID pandemic. radiohc.cu Edited by Egoitz Santos | Ada Galano, Andrea Santoro, and Simone Valli participated in the European solidarity delegation of the "Our America" Convoy in Havana this past March, alongside activists against the US embargo from the US and Latin America, as well as those who traveled by boat from Mexico. In total, nearly 700 people participated. | The three share a common story: during the Covid-19 pandemic, they volunteered with medical brigades in Italy (Ada and Andrea) and participated in the "Soberana Plus-Turin" clinical trial (Simone). | Ada Galano, a Cuban resident of…
(2026-04-01). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-01). Eli Lilly Challenges Trump's Drug Pricing Legislation. devdiscourse.com Eli Lilly, one of the foremost pharmaceutical companies, is taking a stand against efforts to solidify former President Donald Trump's drug pricing policies into permanent legislation, as stated by the company's CEO. This was reported by CNBC on April 1.
(2026-04-01). CUPET reports on destinations of crude oil from Russia. radiohc.cu The Cuban Petroleum Union (CUPET) has reported that the crude oil shipment that arrived Tuesday morning at the port in the western province of Matanzas, originating from Russia, will be refined in the country to produce diesel, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline. | Irenaldo Pérez Cardozo, deputy director of the entity, specified that "the first of these products will be allocated to distributed electricity generation and essential economic activities."Fuel oil will be produced for the barges and thermoelectric power plants in Mariel and Moa, and liquefied petroleum gas for cooking food in critic…
(2026-04-01). Secretive 737 Radar Jet 'RAT55' Has Begun "The Next Phase Of Its Career" twz.com 
Making a peculiar appearance supporting NASA's Artemis II launch is just the beginning of what comes next for RAT55. the world's most secretive 737.
(2026-04-01). Iraq defeat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. aljazeera.com Goals from Ali al-Hamadi and Aymen Hussein send Iraq to their first FIFA World Cup since 1986.
(2026-04-01). UK court finds pro-Palestine organisers guilty of rule breach. newarab.com 
Standing trial at "I think when you'r…
(2026-04-01). The Quiet Fortune Of NYC's Top Anti-Tax Democrat. levernews.com 
(2026-04-01). No, NPR, Climate Change Didn't Cause the Recent Heatwave. wattsupwiththat.com The historical record shows that severe heatwaves long predate modern climate attribution narratives, and the claims made in the interview rely heavily on attribution modeling.
(2026-04-01). JD's ex-VP Cai Lei enters terminal stage of ALS. ecns.cn Cai Lei, former vice president of JD.com, has entered the terminal stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after six years of battling against ALS since 2019.
(2026-04-01). Money laundering is big business — especially for banks. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-01). "God's Wars" : "Looking into the Silence to Find the Answers" globalresearch.ca Beneath the "shock and awe" geopolitics of the Bush- Blair "humanitarian crusade", Felicity Arbuthnot reflects on the indescribable barbarity of the 2004 Fallujah massacre, resulting in countless deaths and destruction. | And it has happened ever since. They are killing our …
(2026-04-01). American journalist abducted in daylight attack in central Baghdad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted on Tuesday by unidentified gunmen in a brazen daytime operation in central Baghdad, Iraqi authorities confirmed.The kidnapping took place near the Palestine Hotel on Al-Saadoun Street, a busy and densely populated area. Security sources said the assailants intercepted Kittleson's vehicle, forcibly removed her, and fled the scene. No group has claimed responsibility.Iraq's Ministry of Interior confirmed the abduction of a foreign journalist and said specialized units immediately launched an operation based on intelligence and field tracking. Aut…
(2026-04-01). As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt. grist.org 
When George LaComb moved two years ago to a new high school in Orlando, Florida, he quickly noticed safety precautions that the football team at his previous, less affluent school never had. | There was a designated recovery room, staffed by a full-time athletic trainer, giant ice baths to cool overheated athletes and indoor facilities to practice if outside got too hot. At his old school in another part of Orlando, the football team relied on one makeshift ice bath and a cafeteria table to rest on when injured. | "There's a vast difference between schools that have money and schools that don't," said LaComb,…
(2026-04-01). The Sinister Convergence of Klaus Schwab's "Great Reset" with the Vatican and "Liberation Theology" globalresearch.ca [This article by CRG Research Associate F. William Engdahl was first published by GR in December 2021.] | Amid the 2020 global covid lockdowns and economic dislocations it has caused, Klaus Schwab, a previously low-profile founder of a Swiss-based business …
(2026-04-01). China launches national EV battery traceability platform to boost green industry. ecns.cn China on Wednesday launched a national information platform to trace traction batteries used in new energy vehicles (NEVs), aiming to support the green and circular development of the country's fast-growing electric vehicle industry.
(2026-04-01). Spectacular view seen as thousands of gulls soar over wetland in Hebei. ecns.cn Thousands of white gulls are seen over the Dachaoping Wetland in Beidaihe, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, March 30, 2026, forming a magnificent sight.
(2026-04-01). Kremlin Demands Ukraine Withdraw from Donbas. moderndiplomacy.eu The Kremlin on Wednesday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should have ordered his forces to leave Donbas "yesterday" to end the "hot phase" of the war. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comment a day after Zelenskiy revealed that Russia had told the United States it would harden its peace terms if Ukrainian troops did not …
(2026-04-01). Thousands take to Nouméa streets ahead of French Parliament debate on New Caledonia. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Thousands took to the streets of the capital Nouméa on Tuesday — hours ahead of a scheduled French Parliament debate in the National Assembly in Paris to discuss the French Pacific territory's political future. An estimated 2500 came in support of local Association Un Coeur, une…
(2001-04-26). Warner hails Karachi Kings' bowlers. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Kings captain David Warner expressed satisfaction with his team's recent performances in the Pakistan Super League, crediting their spin attack and improved momentum in crucial phases of the game. | Reflecting on a recent run chase, Warner said, "the last game chasing a smaller total I was a little bit nervous, but the guys have been playing very well and I think the spinners specifically performed brilliantly,the last two games have been outstanding, they have been able to bring the momentum back our way in the middle overs and that's been able to win us both games I feel." | Speaking about the match…
(2026-04-01). Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain Takes Charge of Southern Command. devdiscourse.com Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain took command of the Southern Command on Wednesday, succeeding Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, who now serves as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff. Jain, a National Defence Academy alumnus, was commissioned into the MAHAR Regiment in 1988.
(2026-04-01). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-01). China Thrives Amid Global Oil Chaos as Investors Flock In. moderndiplomacy.eu China's preparation for disruptions in global energy supply has allowed its markets to outperform most of the world amid the ongoing war in Iran. Robust oil stockpiles, a diversified energy supply chain, and resilient infrastructure have underpinned performance across equities, bonds, and the yuan, offering global investors both short-term shelter and long-term stability. Since the …
(2026-04-01). Rubio Ironically Says Iran Should Spend Money on Its People, Not on the Military. truthout.org Secretary of State Marco Rubio lectured Iran in interviews this week, saying that the country should be spending money on supporting its people rather than on weapons and militaristic causes — an ironic statement coming from an administration that has gutted the U.S.'s social safety net while requesting a record-shattering Pentagon budget. "Imagine an Iran that, instead of spending their… |
(2026-04-01). Trump Threatens NATO Departure, Claims Iran Wants A Ceasefire Ahead Of National Address (Updated). twz.com 
Iran has asked for a ceasefire, U.S. President Donald Trump says. In a statement on Truth Social today, Trump claimed the request came from "Iran's New Regime President." Trump added: "We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!" | Trump did not mention the top official by name, but described the individual as "much less Radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors." | pic.twitter.com/fwhoilfmCz— Clash Report (@clashreport) (2026-04-01). Daily Memo: Hospitalizations, Car Crashes, and Kavanaugh Stops Continue with ICE. lataco.com ICE has continued targeting courthouses, jails, sending folks to hospitals still, crashing their vehicles, and performing Kavanaugh stops still, which, if you're still unfamiliar with the term, are basically Supreme Court-endorsed racial profiling stops.
(2026-04-01). Ukraine's Strikes Against Russian Oil Refineries Risk Worsening the Global Energy Crisis. globalresearch.ca The Slavneft-YANOS oil refinery in Russia's Yaroslavl Region, which is among its top five largest and capable of refining 15 million tons of oil per year, was
(2026-04-01). Conversion Therapy Gets Speech Protections — But Trans Kids' Existence Gets No Protection At All. theintercept.com 
A protester demonstrating for trans rights in New York City on Feb. 3, 2025. Photo: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images | On Tuesday, the Supreme Court marked International Trans Day of Visibility with yet another ruling that puts the lives of trans people at risk. The justices
(2001-04-26). Sharjeel Memon inaugurates EV Taxi scheme in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh's Senior Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Memon, on Wednesday inaugurated an Electric Vehicle (EV) Taxi project in the province, signing an agreement with Sindh Bank, the Sindh Development Fund (SDF), and the Sindh Mass Transit Authority. | Speaking at the ceremony, Memon said the initiative aims to promote environmentally friendly transport, enhance urban mobility, and create employment opportunities for the youth of Sindh. The project will also introduce online EV technology to make services more efficient and technologically advanced. | Read More: OGRA jacks up LPG price by Rs79 per kg | "The Sindh go…
(2026-04-01). Trump Attends Supreme Court Arguments After Slamming Justices Who Are "Disloyal" truthout.org In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as justices weighed his executive order on birthright citizenship, sparking concern that he was trying to intimidate justices after months of criticism over their rulings. Trump's motorcade arrived at the court around 10 am Eastern Time, and the president walked into the building… |
(2026-04-01). Cuban government's updated Economic and Social Program available on internet platforms and PDF. radiohc.cu The new version of the Government's 2026 Economic and Social Program, updated with the results of the public consultation, is available on the Soberanía platform and on the Presidency's website, according to Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz. | The prime minister emphasized on X that, during the consultation process, the document was analyzed with more than two million people from various sectors of society. | He noted that it is now up to each level to objectively update the actions to be developed. The Cuban prime minister also called for the Program to become a working tool, a guiding principle for achieving…
(2026-04-01). USS Nimitz Arrives in Panama for Multinational Maritime Exercises. orinocotribune.com The ongoing drills involve naval forces of ten LATAM countries. | The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz arrived in Panamanian waters on Sunday to participate in the multinational exercise 'South Seas 2026', as part of cooperation between the United States and Panama on alleged security matters, according to officials from both countries. | The ship, which will remain in the region until April 2, is anchored in open waters approximately 45 minutes from the Amador cruise port, located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. The USS Nimitz is accompanied by the destroyer USS Gridley, a member of its s…
(2026-04-01). Your Privacy Is Gone. Can We Get It Back? levernews.com The birth of the internet foreshadowed the death of privacy. Everything we do online is easy to track — and data brokers have turned plundering that information into an industry. As we explored in
(2026-04-01). The supermarket trip that led to Fonterra admitting its '100% New Zealand Grass Fed' claim is misleading and deceptive. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Russel Norman One day in October 2023 I was walking down the supermarket aisle when I saw greenwashing in plain sight. Fonterra's Anchor butter was sitting in the chiller with a prominent claim on the packaging that it was Grass Fed. I knew that Fonterra cows were fed on millions of tonnes of palm…
(2026-04-01). China issues yellow alert for heavy fog. ecns.cn China's national observatory on Wednesday issued a yellow alert for heavy fog in some parts of the country.
(2026-04-01). 'We miss the simplest things': Tehran residents on edge after month of war. geo.tv 
(2026-04-01). New WNBA collective bargaining agreement shows the power of union organizing. liberationnews.org While professionals in a handful of sports make millions of dollars per year, the median salary of athletes in 2024 was just $62,360. Even in leagues where players make millions, their individual salaries are minuscule compared to the superprofits raked in by team owners. The exploitation of athletes, coaches, other workers and taxpayers is built into the foundations of the country's multi-billion dollar sports industries.
(2026-04-01). Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out. aljazeera.com Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
(2026-04-01). US Offers India Pivotal Role in Hormuz Strait. G-7 Plan. globalresearch.ca External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have been persistently working to put the US-Indian relationship back on track. | Their conversation on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 meeting at Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, …
(2026-04-01). Russia says it has taken full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region. scmp.com ‚Å The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday that its ‚Å forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested control of a small sliver of land which had remained beyond their reach since 2022. | Reuters could not independently verify the ‚Äåbattlefield report and a Ukrainian military spokesman said there had been no battlefield changes in the area in the last six months.
(2026-04-01). Russia-Africa Summit: Russia's New Chapter on African Trade and Economic Collaboration. globalresearch.ca For both Russia and Africa, the time has arrived to face emerging geopolitical realities. With Africa's engagement, Russia has absolutely adequate information necessary for concrete economic collaboration, well-researched information on wide range of issues currently facing the African continent, as …
(2026-04-01). Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on. aljazeera.com Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge's order.
(2026-04-01). Zelensky disappointed with American stance in negotiations. infobrics.org Ukrainian dictator wants NATO membership or nuclear weapons as "security guarantees".
(2026-04-01). Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease. sanews.gov.za Government intensifies efforts to curb Foot and Mouth Disease | Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country's agricultural sector. ⚪ The Department of Agriculture has begun rolling out vaccines in affected and high-risk areas as part of a coordinated response to limit the spread of the highly contagious animal disease. ⚪ Foot-and-mouth disease affects cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. While the disease does not pose a direct threat to human…
(2026-04-01). Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow. sanews.gov.za Fuel levy cut aimed at cushioning fuel price blow | In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy. | The measure, which is effective from today is designed to bring immediate financial relief to motorists while maintaining the stability of the country's fuel supply system. | The reduction means that the fuel levy will fall from some R4.10 per litre to R1.10 per litre of petrol and reduce fro…
(2026-04-01). US Government suddenly cares about journalists after Iraq kidnapping. thecanary.co 
A journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, and suddenly, the US government has decided it does, in fact, care about the safety of journalists. That is, as long as they're white, and it's not Israel killing or threatening them. Iraq scene of kidnapping Shelly Kittleson, an Italian-American journalist who contributes to Al-Monitor, was kidnapped in […] | By
(2026-04-01). Judge temporarily halts Trump's $400m White House ballroom project. aljazeera.com District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation.
(2026-04-01). Government Faces Embarrassment Over Delayed Completion of Oulanyah's Mansion. plusnews.ug 
The unfulfilled promise to complete the country home of former Speaker Jacob Oulanyah has resurfaced, casting a shadow over government commitments and drawing rare public admission of failure from within its ranks. The structure at Oulannyah's ancestral home in Ayomlony village remains incomplete, clearly exposing a promise yet to be fulfilled since 2022. The issue …
(2026-04-01). Cuba updates Government Economic and Social Program for 2026. radiohc.cu Prime Minister Manuel Marrero has announced that the updated version of the Government's Economic and Social Program for 2026 is now available on the Soberanía platform and the Presidency of Cuba website. | The document was developed based on an analysis of more than two million people from various sectors of society, the Prime Minister explained via his official account on the social network X. | Marrero added that it is now up to each level to objectively update the actions to be developed, and that the Program should become a working tool, a guiding thread for achieving the necessary economic transformations i…
(2026-04-01). We Are the Authors of the Story of Citizenship: Daisy Hernández on America's Myth. publicbooks.org "I hope that readers will take it upon themselves to think and feel like they are also the authors of the story of citizenship."
(2026-04-01). China warns AI tools like OpenClaw could undermine patent applications. ecns.cn China's intellectual property regulator has warned that artificial intelligence agent tools such as OpenClaw pose security risks and could undermine patent applications, according to media reports.
(2026-04-01). Upcoming Events: Fri. Apr 3 Good Friday Lockheed Martin Protest, Apr 10 New B, Apr 12 Hoboken. fightbackbetter.com 
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(2026-04-01). A new Israeli wall could sever the West Bank's Jordan Valley>. newarab.com 
(2026-04-01). Irán niega negociación con EEUU y asegura estar preparado para cualquier ataque terrestre. cubadebate.cu "Lo que está ocurriendo no son negociaciones, sino intercambio de mensajes que se transmiten directamente o mediante aliados regionales", dijo el canciller iraní y añadió que Teherán exige "el fin total de la guerra en toda la región". El CGRI afirmó que desde este miércoles atacará oficinas de compañías tecnológicas de EE.UU. en la región.
(2026-04-01). Activismo de Cuba en derechos humanos es reconocido en el mundo. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez resaltó este martes el reconocimiento internacional que ostenta el activismo de Cuba en materia derechos humanos. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que dicho prestigio se evidencia con el respaldo a tres resoluciones presentadas por la mayor isla de las Antillas, adoptadas en el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas. | Subrayó que durante el 61 período de sesiones de ese órgano se aprobaron las iniciativas de Cuba relacionadas con el derecho a la alimentación, los derechos culturales y los impactos negativos de la deuda ext…
(2026-04-01). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.
(2026-04-01). Podcast Las 3 del día:Una mirada rápida a las noticias más recientes en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a nuestro primer episodio del mes de abril del Podscat Las 3 del día.
| Estaremos como es habitual repasando las noticias publicadas en el sitio web de Cubadebate en las últimas horas.
(2026-04-01). Celebran aniversario 65 del Ejército Central. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias (Minfar) celebró en su perfil de Facebook el aniversario 65 del Ejército Central, conmemoración que incluyó actos políticos, entrenamientos y reconocimientos en varias regiones militares del centro del país. | En el mensaje oficial se subrayó que "los combatientes del Ejército Central Cuba celebran su aniversario 65 incrementando la preparación y disposición combativa de las tropas. | Durante esta semana, desarrollan intensos entrenamientos y ejercicios en situación táctica, perfeccionando el mando de los Jefes de Escuadra, dotaciones y los grupos de combate".
(2026-04-01). Argentina impide ingreso al activista Thiago àÅvila, integrante de Flotilla Global Sumud y convoy Nuestra América. cubadebate.cu El activista brasileño Thiago àÅvila, integrante de la Global Sumud Flotilla y del convoy solidario internacional Nuestra América, que recientemente llevó solidaridad y ayuda humanitaria a Cuba, fue retenido este martes en el Aeroparque Jorge Newbery, de Buenos Aires, y se le prohibió el ingreso a Argentina.
(2026-04-01). Trump fija plazo límite para retirarse de Irán. radiohc.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos (EE.UU.), Donald Trump fijó este martes un plazo límite para que culmine la participación de su país en la guerra contra Irán. | Consultado en la Casa Blanca sobre cuándo concluirá el involucramiento de Washington en el conflicto, señaló que cree que en ´dos o tres semanas ª Estados Unidos ´se irá ª de Irán. | El mandatario hizo la afirmación tras sostener que su país está ´golpeando muy duro ª a la nación persa, y que en la noche anterior había ´dejado fuera de servicio enormes cantidades de instalaciones de fabricación de misiles ª,…
(2026-04-01). Proyectos de Desarrollo Local en Trinidad confirman su valor estratégico. cubadebate.cu Como alternativa viable para impulsar las transformaciones económicas y sociales en los territorios, los Proyectos de Desarrollo Local en Trinidad desafían las consecuencias de un contexto económico adverso que limita el acceso a financiamientos, combustible y materias primas a favor de una gestión más efectiva.
(2026-04-01). Cancillería cubana agradece respaldo solidario del pueblo de Rusia. radiohc.cu 
La Cancillería de Cuba agradeció este martes al pueblo y Gobierno de Rusia por su respaldo solidario, materializado mediante la llegada de un petrolero de ese país a la isla. | En su perfil de la red social X, el Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores mucho valoró dicha ayuda por llegar en medio del cerco energético impuesto por Estados Unidos, que intenta asfixiar a la población. | De igual forma se hizo eco de las palabras de Dimitri Peskov, portavoz del presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, cuando expresó que para la nación eslava es un deber no quedarse al margen y prestar la ayuda necesaria al pueblo de Cuba.
(2026-04-01). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.