(2026-04-03). Dearborn Says to Washington: Forget Campaigning, Just End the War and Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump's illegal, increasingly unpopular war on Iran is sinking Republican prospects for winning the midterm elections, to the delight of Washington Democrats and liberal media. A couple of weeks before the US and Israel launched their blitzkrieg at the end of February, a Senate foreign-policy aide told Drop Site News that A substantial number
(2026-04-04). "People believe that there's something terrible going on in Gaza and nothing is happening to stop it" mronline.org 
Interview with Mimi, mother of Daniel from the Ulm 5.
(2026-04-03). 'The rat gnawed my baby's cheek': Gaza tent encampments face rodent infestation. mondoweiss.net 
The residents of crowded tent encampments in Gaza now suffer from an infestation of rodents that bite people in their sleep. This week, a one-month-old baby was mauled in the cheek, leaving him in "critical condition," doctors say.
(2026-04-03). Freed After a Year in ICE Jail, Palestinian Protester Leqaa Kordia Speaks Out. truthout.org We speak with Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, who was freed on March 16 after spending more than a year in an ICE jail in Texas. She was arrested in 2025 as part of the Trump administration's campaign to target student activists and others who advocated for Palestinian rights. Kordia was born in the occupied West Bank and lives in New Jersey. She was arrested in 2024 during the Gaza… |
(2026-04-03). The U.S. and Israel are Making Gaza-Style War the New Normal. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | THE REAL NEWS NETWORK…
(2026-04-03). Prominent New York synagogue hosts presentation on why U.S. Jews should support the ethnic cleansing of Gaza. mronline.org 
Benjamin Anthony's racist speech at New York's influential Park Avenue Synagogue, where he argued that U.S. Jews need to support ethnic cleansing in Gaza, illustrates how the American Jewish community has embraced Israeli racism and brutality.
(2026-04-04). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.
(2026-04-04). The Epstein Saga: capitolo 9, Kathryn "Gold-girl" Ruemmler. strategic-culture.su I documenti rivelano una relazione più complessa di quanto inizialmente descritto, caratterizzata da consultazioni informali, scambi personali e interazioni professionali, che sono ora al centro di un rinnovato scrutinio da parte della politica e dei media. | Segue nostro La donna di carriera | Kathryn "Kathy" Ruemmler è un'avvocata statunitense con una lunga carriera ai vertici delle istituzioni pubbliche e del settore privato, consider…
(2026-04-04). What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate. mronline.org 
U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here's how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar.
(2026-04-04). Bab el-Mandeb may prove to be The Gate of Tears. ummid.com The more critical issue regarding their involvement is whether Houthi rebels will attempt to disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, effectively undermining Saudi Arabia's efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West oil pipeline.
(2026-04-04). Against The War Without End. popularresistance.org As violence spreads from the Caribbean to Western Asia, the United States and Israel's war of aggression against Iran is paralysing the global economy. Its consequences were predictable: it was known that if the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passes — would become a chokepoint. With rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions deepen. It feels like little can be done to avert the avalanche of catastrophes that Washington and Tel Aviv have unleashed on the world.
(2026-04-04). On the Ground in Iran: Investigating the Minab School Attack. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, the human cost continues to mount. One of the most shocking incidents occurred on the very first day of the war: a missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed 168 students and …
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-04). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-04). Ground War With Iran? Chris Hedges and Larry Wilkerson Warn of a Catastrophe Washington May Already Be Sliding Toward. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a stark and unsettling conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, journalist Chris Hedges sits down with retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to confront a question now hanging over Washington's war planning: Is the United States preparing to send ground forces into Iran? The interview arrives at a moment when the American-Israeli war …
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). Irán reporta "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel tras derribar varias aeronaves enemigas. cubadebate.cu El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán (CGRI) calificó este viernes de "día negro" para Estados Unidos e Israel sus recientes operaciones antiaéreas, en las que interceptó y destruyó un caza avanzado, helicópteros, drones y misiles enemigos.
(2026-04-04). How a fake Iranian terror group was invented to proscribe IRGC in Europe — The story of Ashab al-Yamin. strategic-culture.su By David MILLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A series of arson attacks and alleged incidents targeting alleged Jewish-linke…
(2026-04-04). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. popularresistance.org On July 1, trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada will be meeting to consider changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) — also known as NAFTA 2.0 — the largest and most consequential trade policy of either Trump's terms in office. | The Trump administration and others are pushing a rigged trade agenda that puts the interests of billionaires and corporations ahead of working people, family farmers and the environment in North America and beyond. | In response, people are coming together across borders and across issue areas to say "Enough!"
(2026-04-04). Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity. portside.org Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity |
(2026-04-04). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-04). You've become redundant: Oracle to 30K terminated employees. ummid.com In another round of lay-off, software major Oracle Tuesday March 31, 2026 fired around 30,000 employees saying they have become redundant.
(2026-04-04). Academic Freedom May Be Flourishing at America's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, But They Are Still in Danger of Losing Their Distinctiveness. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost In late January, Professor Ian Bogost published a very flattering account of four premier liberal arts colleges: Amherst (where I teach), Davidson, Smith, and Vassar. As he wrote, "After spending several weeks on my tour of wealthy, liberal-arts colleges, I grew to think that the pitch they're making to prospective students and their …
(2026-04-04). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). Manitowoc, May 1, 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Rally and March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-04). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-04). Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests. portside.org Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests |
(2026-04-04). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-04). Trouble for Nexstar merger that would create mega-network for MAGA. mronline.org 
It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes.
(2026-04-04). The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up. portside.org The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up |
(2026-04-04). Rocky Brands: driving job creation. sanews.gov.za Rocky Brands: driving job creation | By More Matshediso | Rishav Juglall is not just an entrepreneur; he is the man behind Rocky Brands, a business that has created 48 employment opportunities. | Based in Midrand, Rocky Brands manufactures and supplies high-quality cleaning products to retailers across South Africa. | In 2022, his business was named Pick n Pay Business Supplier of the Year. Furthermore, in 2023, his company secured R15.7 million in blended funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). | The IDC, an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), drives job creatio…
(2026-04-04). His Majesty's head-chopper: Syria's MI6-backed president bows to King Charles. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg ∑ The Grayzone Ahmed al-Sharaa's Downing Street visit offered him a reunion with the British intel operatives who groomed the former Al Qaeda warlord to become president of Syria. When Syria's "interim" leader Ahmed al-Sharaa touched down in London on March 31, he was given a much warmer welcome than many once thought possible. …
(2026-04-04). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-04). Europe's Hormuz Armageddon. wattsupwiththat.com Its Father Jupiter, not Mother Gaia, that the haughty Europeans should have prayed to.
(2026-04-04). Far-Right Religious Leaders Advising Trump See Iran as an End Times Holy War. theintercept.com 
(2026-04-04). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-04). Tourism a driver of economy and jobs. sanews.gov.za Tourism a driver of economy and jobs | South Africa's tourism sector has emerged as a powerful driver of economic growth and job creation, with new data highlighting its recovery and expansion beyond pre-pandemic levels. | According to Statistics South Africa's latest Tourism Satellite Account report, the sector supported 953 981 direct jobs in 2024 – accounting for 5.7% of the country's labour force. | This translates to roughly one in every 18 South Africans being directly employed in tourism. | The sector's contribution to the economy has also surged. | Tourism accounted for 4.9% of South Africa's Gross Dome…
(2026-04-04). Why weather prediction got brilliant — but not climate predictions. wattsupwiththat.com Great video by Peter Ridd…
(2026-04-04). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.
(2026-04-04). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for March, 2026: +0.38 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for March, 2026 was +0.38 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, statistically unchanged from the February, 2026 value of +0.39 deg. C.
(2026-04-04). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-04). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-04). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.
(2026-04-04). A View From Tehran: War Caused A New Kind Of Stability. scheerpost.com Peiman Salehi Informed Comment In Tehran, the expected signs of wartime breakdown are largely absent. The conventional logic of war tends to follow a simple assumption: sustained external pressure leads to internal fracture. In the case of Iran, much of the prevailing analysis particularly in Western policy circles has followed this line, suggesting that military …
(2026-04-04). Moulding success one brick at a time. sanews.gov.za Moulding success one brick at a time | By Sihle Manda | At just 25, Pfunzo Monica Chilate is steadily building a name for herself in Limpopo's construction sector — one red mud brick at a time. | Chilate is the founder of Chilate Enterprises, a brick-making business based in Thohoyandou in Limpopo. Although she officially started the company in 2018, the roots of the enterprise run much deeper. | "I started the business in 2018 but my father was making the bricks before that… My dad used to make them at home, but not to sell; it was just to build our house." | The idea to turn a family skill into a commer…
(2026-04-04). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-04). Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? portside.org Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? |
(2026-04-04). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-04). How Australians are taking their health back into their own hands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba. popularresistance.org In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. | On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
(2026-04-04). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-04). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-04). Should the ABC be privatised? A modest (re-e)valuation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-04). Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road. sanews.gov.za Closure of N3 northbound carriageway at Market Road | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) had advised motorists of the full road closure on the N3 Northbound carriageway at Market Road Overpass in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. | The closure will be on Saturday, 11 April 2026, between 9 pm and 5 am to facilitate the installation of the soffit beams as part of the construction of the New Market Road overpass bridge. | "Our traffic accommodation team, in collaboration with the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), has meticulously planned the closures and will actively manage and monitor them…
(2026-04-04). Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026 |
(2026-04-04). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-04). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.
(2026-04-04). US Loses F-15 A-10 Warplanes as Costs Rise Amid War on Iran. thealtworld.com The US has lost an F-15 and A-10 warplane over Iran within a short span of time; | While this is a tactical snapshot that may betray strategic reality, it poses possible implications regarding Iranian air defense capabilities and strategies based on air ambushes; | If further incidents like this take place, it may force the US to scale back sorties over Iran and depend more on stand-off strikes, reducing the pace and intensity of US aggression; | It is important to back up possible strategic implications with more than a single tactical snapshot meaning only time will tell regarding the significance of this…
(2026-04-04). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians Observe Palm Sunday with Prayers for an End to the War. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-04-04). Hegseth Dismisses US Army Chief Of Staff Amid Plans For Ground Invasion. popularresistance.org US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, US military officials announced on 3 April. | War Department spokesperson Sean Parnell issued a statement on X stating that George would be "retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately." | "The Department of War is grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation. We wish him well in his retirement," Parnell added. | George, the army's top official, was appointed to…
(2026-04-04). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-04). Greenwashing: How companies pretend to be eco-friendly. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Weeks After US Claimed "All Iranian Air Defenses Destroyed," Iran Downs, Damages Multiple US Aircraft in One Day. thealtworld.com 
At least 1 F-15 was shot down and only one of its 2 crew members rescued; During the rescue attempt, an A-10 warplane was downed, the pilot ejected/rescued; A Blackhawk helicopter was also fired on, damaging the aircraft and injuring the crew; While this in and of itself will not "win" the war for Iran and is tactical rather than strategic, it does call into question US claims of "air superiority" which the US clearly does not have and even claims of localized air superiority which appears to be subject to Iranian air defense ambushes; The real question is how widespread is this and what impact will it have on US…
(2026-04-04). Remembering Desmond Filby: Sovereign Citizen and accused child flasher. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). New Normal Photography No Kings! March 28, 2026 Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-04). Cuba: Government Pardons More Than 2,000 Prisoners as Humanitarian Gesture During Holy Week. orinocotribune.com
(2026-04-04). Washington's NATO blackmail: Not a protector of Europe, but an empire that used it. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-04). The Mass Media Are Evil But They're Also Really Dumb, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-04). The problem of the invasion of Iran. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-04). Experiencias positivas en operaciones con nuevas emisiones monetarias. cubadebate.cu Mientras se estrenan los billetes de alta denominación en el sistema bancarios, clientes y empleados resaltan los beneficios de contar con más opciones dentro del actual cono monetario cubano, los valores desde el punto de vista gráfico y simbólico al incorporar la imagen de patriotas cubanas; la funcionalidad, la seguridad y la agilización de las operaciones.
(2026-04-04). Trump impulsa presupuesto militar de 1.5 billones con recortes en salud, educación y medio ambiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propuso aumentar el gasto militar a 1.5 billones de dólares en su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, publicado el viernes, la mayor solicitud de este tipo en décadas, lo que refleja su énfasis en las inversiones militares de Estados Unidos por encima de los programas sociales, que considera subvenciones "secuestradas por radicales".
(2026-04-04). Al menos un muerto y 47 heridos durante encuentro de hinchas en estadio de Alianza Lima. cubadebate.cu Al menos una persona murió y 47 resultaron heridas la noche del viernes en el Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, sede del club peruano Alianza Lima, durante una concentración de hinchas que generó en un confuso incidente cuyas causas son investigadas.
(2026-04-04). Trabaja Guantánamo por enrumbar el incremento de las exportaciones. cubadebate.cu Para el segundo semestre del año, se prevé que a los tradicionales rubros exportables de la provincia de Guantánamo, entre ellos el café, la miel de abeja y derivados del coco y el cacao, se incorporen productos que están en fomento como el tetí (alevín marino) y la fibra larga de coco.
(2026-04-04). Trabaja Guantánamo por enrumbar el incremento de las exportaciones. cubadebate.cu Para el segundo semestre del año, se prevé que a los tradicionales rubros exportables de la provincia de Guantánamo, entre ellos el café, la miel de abeja y derivados del coco y el cacao, se incorporen productos que están en fomento como el tetí (alevín marino) y la fibra larga de coco.
(2026-04-03). A Weak Left Stands By As Russia Stands Up For Cuban Sovereignty. popularresistance.org Donald Trump recently bragged that he was "on a roll" after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and beginning the process of turning that country into a U.S. vassal state. Venezuela was the first domino to fall and the U.S. planned for Cuba to be next. An important part of this strategy was to end Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, along with threats of lawfare indictments against Cuban leadership as was done against Maduro, and demands that President Miguel Diaz-Canel step down. Already weakened by 67 years of unilateral coercive measures and the imposition of a State Sponsor of Terrorism Status, whi…
(2026-04-03). China Criticizes US Mining Licenses in Venezuela and Chinese Exclusion. orinocotribune.com China has condemned the US empire interfering in its cooperation with Venezuela after issuing a license that allows investment in the South American country's mining sector but excludes Chinese companies, and called for the lifting of unilateral sanctions against Caracas. | Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a press conference this Wednesday, April 1, that Beijing "firmly opposes the US side using so-called general licenses to interfere in cooperation between China and Venezuela," and emphasized that the "legitimate rights and interests" of the Asian country in the Latin American nation "mus…
(2026-04-03). Dove porteranno i venti Cuba? strategic-culture.su Nonostante la storica capacità di resistenza di Cuba, abbiamo già constatato che, nel lungo periodo, gli embarghi e le sanzioni possono minare la determinazione dei governanti e della popolazione. | Segue nostro Poco dopo l'attacco al Venezuela e il rapimento del presidente Nicolás Maduro, l'amministrazione Trump, sentendosi troppo sicura di sé e incoraggiata dal proprio successo, ha immediatamente sollevato la possibilità di intraprende…
(2026-04-03). Iran Shoots Down F-15 Fighter Jet After Trump Bragged They Had No Capability. theintercept.com 
"We are unstoppable as a military force," Trump boasted before Iran shot down one U.S. plane and another crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-03). Ending the war on Iran is the only way to open Strait of Hormuz, says China. peoplesdispatch.org China called for deescalation and a return to diplomatic means, because the longer the war lasts the greater the difficulties become for the world economy and global energy supplies.
(2026-04-03). Trump has no good options to resolve the disaster he created in Iran. mondoweiss.net 
Trump faces a disaster of his own making in Iran. He had no plan to address Iran's predictable retaliation, including closing the Strait of Hormuz, but even if he did, he faces another problem: Israel, his disastrous choice for a partner in crime.
(2026-04-03). Iran Launches Massive Strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa in Wave 91. orinocotribune.com The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced the commencement of heavy missile attacks as part of Wave 91 of Operation True Promise 4, targeting the heart of Tel Aviv and Haifa. | According to a statement released by the IRGC late Thursday, the strikes have forced 5 million Israeli settlers to seek shelter in underground bunkers. | The statement also revealed that the Yemen front has begun launching attacks towards the southern Israeli-occupied territories and Dimona. | "The sound of successive explosions has left emergency responders confused and struggling to keep up," the report noted. | A military…
(2026-04-03). The Abandoned Animals of Dubai are Emblematic of Capitalism's Inherent Cruelty. counterpunch.org 
Since Israel and the United States launched their unprovoked war against Iran, thousands of Westerners in the Gulf states have been scrambling for the exits. In their haste to abandon the glittering towers of the desert, many have also abandoned the animals in their care. Thousands of cats and dogs have been left in locked
(2026-04-03). Trump's Holy War Abroad and at Home. theintercept.com 
After more than a month into the The reasons the Trump administration have given for partnering with Israel…
(2026-04-03). Headlines for April 3, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Warns of "Much More to Follow" as U.S. Bombs Civilian Infrastructure in Iran, Iran Strikes Gulf Refineries, Warns of Escalating Attacks as U.S.-Israeli Bombings Continue, Israel Says It Struck 3,500 Targets in Lebanon in One Month of War, Israel Continues Deadly Attacks on Palestinians Despite U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, U.K. Palestinian Solidarity Activists Found Guilty of Breaching Police Rules for Protest, France Detains EU Parliamentarian and Israel Critic Rima Hassan over Social Media Post, Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Names His Former Criminal Defense Lawyer as Replacement, White H…
(2026-04-03). Behind the Iran War and All the Wars in the Middle East: Oil. counterpunch.org 
One month into the war in Iran, journalists and politicians, Democrats and Republicans, leftist, rightists, and independents should no longer be asking what this war is all about. Sasan Fayazmanesh, in his March 13th piece in Counterpunch, made a convincing (and brave) argument that It's Israel, Stupid. He just didn't go far enough. He rightly
(2026-04-03). Trump's Divine War: How Christian Nationalists Are Running U.S. Policy in Iran and at Home. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the Trump administration deepens U.S. military involvement in Iran alongside Israel, a new The Intercept briefing examines a dimension of the conflict often overlooked in mainstream war coverage: the growing influence of Christian nationalist ideology inside American foreign policy. In this episode, investigative journalist Sarah Posner joins host Jessica Washington to unpack …
(2026-04-03). Trump Says The United States Can't Afford Day Care. popularresistance.org Stocks fell before Trump finished speaking in his April Fool's address to the nation. | Oil jumped to $109 a barrel. Asian markets dropped. Futures tied to the S&P 500 slid. Borrowing costs rose as the bond market, already strained by weeks of war spending, took another hit. This was not a reaction to the battlefield. It was a reaction to the president of the United States standing before the country with no way out of the war. | Trump declared victory and threatened more bombing in the same breath. He said Iran's military was finished, then promised strikes on power plants and oil facilities in the coming w…
(2026-04-03). Crude Oil Prices Soar After Trump's Threats to Iran. orinocotribune.com The price of oil rose by 10% on Thursday, April 2, after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible escalation of military action against Iran in the next two or three weeks, which reduced expectations of an immediate de-escalation of the conflict. | The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) increased by 10%, reaching $110.21 per barrel, while Brent rose by 8%, reaching $109.25 per barrel. | In a speech, Trump attributed the price surge to what he called "crazy terrorist attacks that the Iranian regime is launching against commercial oil tankers and neighboring countries that have nothing to do with the conf…
(2004-04-26). Salman Ali Agha relishes PSL freedom. tribune.com.pk 
Salman Ali Agha has started enjoying his participation in the PSL as a regular player. In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, he said that the extra responsibility that comes with being a captain is absent in the PSL. In such a situation, you get the opportunity to do many things that you cannot do as a captain, and he is enjoying this. | Speaking about Karachi Kings captain David Warner, Salman Ali Agha said that he has performed exceptionally well in international as well as franchise cricket. "He is a legend, and I am getting the opportunity to learn a lot from him," he added. | He said that Karach…
(2026-04-03). Senate Democrats Estimate Iran War Cost Americans $8.4B In Gas Prices. newsone.com 
Source: Smith Collection/Gado / Getty | The economic impact of the ongoing war in Iran was felt almost immediately across the world. Gas prices shot up globally within days of the first missile strikes and have yet to come down. In fact, the Joint Economic Committee's Democratic minority estimates that the Iran war has cost U.S. citizens an additional $8.4 billion at the gas station. |
(2026-04-03). Weekend Eats: Questlove's Burgers and Mini Kabob Enter the Westside. lataco.com Plus a favorite farmers market highlights island cuisine, a flour tortilla-based local taquería grows, and Prosperity Market is having a party to launch its kitchen and grocery store on wheels.
(2026-04-03). The Iran War Reveals Who Is Living In A Fantasy World. wattsupwiththat.com Whether you like it or hate it, the war in Iran has definitely had the effect of exposing some of the ridiculous fantasies in the world to a serious dose of reality.
(2026-04-03). "Christ Is King" ? What Does Jesus Say? muslimskeptic.com In contemporary polemical and ideological discourse, the phrase "Christ is King" has re-emerged and become quite widespread, often within highly polarized cultural and political contexts. Quite frequently, the phrase is not uttered merely as a devotional slogan; it also functions as a theological assertion: namely, that Jesus (peace be upon him) is to be considered …
(2026-04-03). Fabiola Letelier Was a Champion of Human Rights in the Dark Days of Chile's Pinochet Dictatorship. covertactionmagazine.com The election of a Pinochet admirer as Chile's new president shows that the evils she devoted her life to fighting have not been eradicated The election of José Antonio Kast in Chile, an extreme right-wing admirer of fascist dictator Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990), has brought fears of a return to Chile's dark age. Under Pinochet's rule, …
(2026-04-03). 7 Easter Sunday Traditions That Black Families Have Passed Down For Generations. newsone.com 
Source: FG Trade / Getty | Easter 2026 is upon us, falling on April 5 this year, and for many Black families, Easter — or Easter Sunday as many call it — is more than a religious observance; it's a deeply rooted cultural experience shaped by faith, family, history, and community. Passed down through generations, the holiday has birthed many traditions for Black families that reflect resilience, creativity, and joy. | What Is Easter?: | Easter is the premier Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion, symbolizing victory over sin, death, and th…
(2026-04-03). Black Professor Sews Quilt Honoring Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer. newsone.com 
Source: J. Janice Coleman / facebook | An English professor at the Mississippi HBCU Alcorn State University has sewn a quilt honoring civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. |
(2026-04-03). BRICS Expansion and Crypto: Why This Could Spark a $150K Bitcoin Surge. infobrics.org For the average investor, the BRICS expansion isn't just geopolitics—it's a potential goldmine or a pitfall. If these nations embrace cryptocurrencies as a hedge against dollar dependency, we could see unprecedented adoption…
(2026-04-03). Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Community Safety Committee calls for a safe and peaceful Easter | The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature has called on residents to prioritise safety during the Easter weekend. | The committee warned of increased risks on the roads over the holiday while also raising serious concern over the reported fatal shooting of a teenager by a police officer. | "As families travel and gather to observe this sacred period, we urge all road users to exercise heightened caution and responsibility," the committee said in a statement, stressing the importance of obeying traffic…
(2026-04-03). Generation Jihad Timeline after Timeline. longwarjournal.org FDD's Janatan Sayeh is back with Bill Roggio for an update on the Iran war, including: the potential for concrete regime change, last night's address by President Trump, rumored US-Iran deliberations, the fragile balance of power on the ground, and the possibility of a popular uprising against the wounded Islamic Republic.
(2026-04-03). Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election. truthout.org In a country characterized by antiquated systems for regulating how electricity is produced and transported to homes and businesses, one utility in Arizona may be the most outdated. In 1903, almost a decade before Arizona became a state, a group of landowners around Phoenix secured a federal loan for a dam on the Salt River. The dam collected water to irrigate farms and produce hydroelectric power… |
(2026-04-03). India's Foreign Policy Surrender. fpif.org Despite its domestic displays of strategic bravado, India has flinched in the face of real American pressure. | In 2018, India signed a
(2026-04-03). 'You Are Not Our Enemy' — Iran's President Sends Message to Americans — FULL TEXT. wibailoutpeople.org Full Text of the Letter Below is the full text as published: 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 …
(2026-04-03). China's Coal, U.S. CO2 Stoke Global Warming. counterpunch.org 
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels and industry totaled 38.11 billion metric tons (GtCO‚ÇÇ) in 2025, hitting a record high, versus 25.51 GtCO2 in 2000. Moreover, the rate of global warming more than doubled for the first time in human history, in only one decade. Scientists are stunned: The Rate of Global Warming
(2026-04-03). 'A moral obscenity': Trump budget pairs record military boost with billions in cuts to social programs. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-03). ICE Arrests Palestinian Activist Who Leads Wisconsin's Largest Islamic Group. truthout.org A large and diverse crowd packed a community center on Milwaukee's south side Thursday, calling for the release of Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. Sarsour, who is of Palestinian descent, was detained by federal immigration agents Monday morning. His supporters are calling Sarsour's arrest an targeted act of political retaliation designed to chill opposition to the… |
(2026-04-03). Iran war: Why US allies are suffering more than its enemies. thealtworld.com Europe and Asia are bearing the brunt of the ongoing conflict, as global oil and gas supplies are plunged into turmoil | In war, economic consequences often follow a logic distinct from military objectives. The unprovoked and illegal Among the several objectives raised by the two aggressors — goals, incide…
(2026-04-03). 30,000 "Pissed off" Americans: A Photo Essay of the No Kings Protests in Portland. counterpunch.org 
30,000 Americans, "pissed off" at the increasingly reckless and ruthless actions and policies of Trump, marched in the 3rd No Kings protest in Portland on March 28. Organizers reported that over 8 million Americans marched across the US in the nationwide No Kings protests. Many of the protestors in Portland held hand made signs which
(2026-04-03). End of NATO? The military bloc is an essential tool for U.S. warmongering. strategic-culture.su NATO will only fall apart when U.S. imperialism ceases to exist as a threat to the world. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S.
(2026-04-03). How to stop the war against Iran. strategic-culture.su By Dennis KUCINICH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Tell Your Member of Congress, House and Senate, to "Vote NO $$$$$ for War!"
(2026-04-03). Gen Z Slang Deeply Rooted In Black Culture, Linguistic Experts Say. newsone.com 
Source: Mohd Azrin / Getty | Popular Gen Z slang words like "rizz" and "slay" have
(2026-04-03). What Clean Energy Transition? counterpunch.org 
Carbon-free renewables make up so small a share of the global energy mix—about one-seventh—but that the very modest growth in renewables in late years has done nothing to halt the rise of fossil fuels. In fact, the only carbon-based fuel we are burning less of these days, and very marginally less at that, is traditional biomass, mostly wood. Our burning of coal may—emphasize, may—be approaching a leveling off, but our extraordinary use of that fuel almost certainly won't dip for years to come, and even then forecasters expect not a plunge but a very long, slow decline across many decades.
(2026-04-03). Pete Hegseth Fired US Army Chief Of Staff Because He Wants To Be Racist In Peace. newsone.com 
(2026-04-03). The trillion-dollar illusion. strategic-culture.su By George D. O'NEILL JR. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We spend all that money and are still unable to defend our Persian Gulf…
(2026-04-03). Peru breaks records: 35 candidates will seek office of president. peoplesdispatch.org The elections will take place on April 12 amid a chronic political crisis. The gap between the frontrunners and the trailing candidates is so narrow that the outcome is unpredictable.
(2026-04-03). Call to remain alert on the roads this Easter. sanews.gov.za Call to remain alert on the roads this Easter | As the Easter Holiday period gets into full swing, the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) urgers the cross-border road transport operators to remain alert while transporting passengers and goods across the borders to various parts of the continent. ⚪ This as the agency has heightened the deployment of its law enforcement unit, the Road Transport Inspectorate (RTI) to major corridors that lead to border posts which link South Africa with neighbouring countries. ⚪ "It is our collective responsibility as law enforcement authorities, motorists and general…
(2026-04-03). Guilty verdict for Palestine solidarity activists is a "huge setback for civil liberties" in Britain, movements warn. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, April 1, Palestine Solidarity Campaign's Ben Jamal and Stop the War Coalition's Chris Nineham were The prosecution against Jamal and Nineham followed a massive
(2026-04-03). UK Mass Crackdown On Palestine Activism: Chaos In The Courts. popularresistance.org The conviction of two leaders of the Palestine solidarity movement, Chris Nineham, the vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition, and Ben Jamal, director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, for breaching police conditions as organisers of a peaceful Palestine protest has been widely seen as a direct assault on the right to protest. | But it's far from the only case of its kind. In fact state overreach is causing confusion in the UK court system, as it struggles to cope with hundreds of cases brought under the Public Order Act and anti-terrorism legislation.
(2026-04-03). A Reddit Post Is Helping One of L.A.'s Most Iconic Mexican Restaurants, But It's Far From Safe. lataco.com This taquería nixtamalizes its own masa for handmade tortillas and despite surges of protesters nearby, their sales continue to suffer on Olvera Street.
(2026-04-03). Belshazzar in Berlin: Handel Writes on The Wall of the Comic Opera. counterpunch.org 
Handel is now best known for his mighty oratorios. 'Tis the season for Messiah. But he was late to that game, deep as he was into Italian opera, the blockbuster genre of the 18th century and the one on which he built his
(2026-04-03). Ecuadorian Justice Suspends Jorge Glas Habeas Corpus Hearing. orinocotribune.com Ecuador's Justice did not analyze the habeas corpus petition filed by former-VP Jorge Glas, whose defense alleges a risk of death, because the hearing was suspended today. | The Ecuadorian justice system was scheduled to address a habeas corpus request this afternoon, presented on behalf of former Vice President Jorge Glas. His defense team has raised urgent concerns, explicitly denouncing a severe risk of death for Glas given his current conditions in the maximum-security detention center. | This legal proceeding, was slated to occur in a judicial unit within the coastal province of Santa Elena, represents a cri…
(2026-04-03). Fifty Years Since Argentina's Darkest Night. counterpunch.org 
It has been fifty years since the coup d'état of 24 March 1976, one of the most tragic chapters in Argentina's recent history: a dictatorship that combined state terrorism with a structural transformation of its economy. Throughout the 20th century, the country experienced six interruptions of its democratic order—in 1930, 1943, 1955, 1962, 1966, and 1976—but the last coup ushered in the most violent cycle. In coordination with other dictatorships in the Southern Cone and with the backing of the United States government, the military regime carried out a systematic plan of repression, disappearance, a…
(2026-04-03). A Terrifying Yield of Control. counterpunch.org 
It is one of those moments when the artist is out of London and I am back from abroad before seeing her again. The studio is empty. Dozens of paint pots stand in trays on the table. I pick one up—Liquitex acrylic ink in pyrrole red. Most of the others are Daler-Rowney. An equal number
(2026-04-03). How AI is used to influence global elections. globalvoices.org AI tools help campaigns become more effective for the candidates you like — and those you don'tOriginally published on This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "Human perspectives on AI." This series will offer insight into how AI is being used in global majority countries, how its use and implementation are affecting individual co…
(2026-04-03). China-Panama Tensions Impact Maritime And Merchant Sectors. popularresistance.org The escalating tension with China is affecting Panama's merchant registry, one of the largest in the world. | The Panamanian maritime sector proposes to address this situation by proactively resolving any deficiencies that ships flying the Panamanian flag may present. | The Panamanian government has acknowledged an increase in the detention of Panamanian-flagged vessels in Chinese ports, a phenomenon that coincides with a period of bilateral tension stemming from the withdrawal of a Chinese company from operating two ports near the Panama Canal.
(2026-04-03). The Scandal of the Scottish Met Office Station Still Providing Temperature Figures Six Decades After it Closed. wattsupwiththat.com Whatever is going on, the Met Office removed the Lowestoft invented data from 2010. Perish the thought that anyone should think this station as an infilling "well-correlated neighbouring station" — or not as the case may be — would cascade fake figures throughout databases using modelled temperature information, corrupting the 'records' as it went. Conveniently added at the time to the public explanation on the historic database was a short note that read: "The purpose of this webpage is to provide a sample of historical station data across the UK for general interest. It is not used for formal climat…
(2026-04-03). Shannon Minter on 'Conversion Therapy' Ruling, Alex Frandsen on Local News Day. fair.org 
(2026-04-03). As Iran Debacle Continues, Trump Posts About Davy And Jasmine Crockett. Is He OK? newsone.com 
(2026-04-03). India expands military and energy footprint amid Iran War. infobrics.org Indonesia upgrades fleet with Italian aircraft carrier, the Giuseppe Garibaldi.
(2026-04-03). Prevent's obsession with terrorist ideology has left the UK without recourse for non-ideological violence. thecanary.co 
Today, Thursday 2 April, the Guardian ran an exclusive based on comments from the Prevent assistant commissioner, Laurence Taylor. He claimed that counter-terrorism scheme was being overwhelmed by a massive influx of referrals. Trends indicate that Prevent will receive over 10,000 referrals in 2026. That represents a 33% increase compared to 2024. However, Taylor asserts that […] | By
(2026-04-03). Russian oil, Chinese rice defy U.S. blockade of Cuba. mronline.org 
A Russian oil tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil docked at the Cuban port of Matanzas this week, delivering the largest fuel shipment to reach the island in months.
(2026-04-03). Nicaragua Denounces US Accusations Regarding Religious Freedom. orinocotribune.com The government of Nicaragua has described Washington's claims about so-called "religious persecution" in the Central American nation as "perverse," highlighting the massive participation in Holy Week celebrations and condemning the persecution of migrants within the US empire. | In an official statement published this Thursday, April 2, the Nicaraguan government detailed how thousands of religious activities, including Catholic, Christian, and Evangelical celebrations during Holy Week, are currently taking place throughout the country with massive participation. The statement highlights that the people, described…
(2026-04-03). Madison, April 25, 2026: WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration! Performers, Speakers and More! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1Hy67FE4So/ Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement is celebrating its 15 year anniversary with a Madison drag show! Food, speakers, organizational literature tables, fun, love and solidarity! Stop on by! __________ MEDIA RELEASE Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement 15th Anniversary Celebration April 25 in Madison with Drag Performers, National Speaker Melinda Butterfield MADISON, …
(2026-04-03). US Heatwaves Much Worse In Past. wattsupwiththat.com The evidence was unarguable. By all measures, heatwaves in most of the country, with the exception of the west, had been considerably more severe in the past.
(2026-04-03). Off-Grid Data Centers Will Help Protect Ratepayers, But Codifying ARC-ES Would Do Even More. wattsupwiththat.com With America's 250th birthday right around the corner on July 4, it doesn't require artificial intelligence to know that the biggest gift of all would be a guarantee of energy security and independence for ourselves, our children and generations to come.
(2026-04-03). Harlem, the Black Panthers, and the Return of "Power to the People" counterpunch.org 
The echoes of 1960s Harlem—free breakfasts, Black Panther patrols, school protests and strikes—returned as I watched modern Black Panthers confront ICE outside Philadelphia City Hall. A late-January 2026 documentary from Radio-Canada followed their patrols and confrontations with officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The report brought back memories of the movement's heyday in
(2026-04-03). Madison, April 4, 2026: Trans Liberation Political Education. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-03). One acre, one vote: The bizarre election that could decide Arizona's energy future. grist.org 
In a country characterized by antiquated systems for regulating how electricity is produced and transported to homes and businesses, one utility in Arizona may be the most outdated. In 1903, almost a decade before Arizona became a state, a group of landowners around Phoenix secured a federal loan for a dam on the Salt River. The dam collected water to irrigate farms and produce hydroelectric power to run irrigation pumps. The landowners created the Salt River Project Association to govern the operation of the dam, and gave each landowner a vote for every acre of land they owned. | The Salt River Project, or SR…
(2026-04-03). Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Florida's Version Of SAVE Act Into Law. newsone.com 
Source: Mike Mulholland / Getty | Republican policies simply aren't popular. If you don't believe me, then take a look at President Donald Trump's cratering poll numbers. The GOP has been trying everything except implementing policies that improve everyday life in their effort to avoid a loss in the midterms, including making it harder to vote. While
(2026-04-03). Freed from ICE Jail, Leqaa Kordia Likens Yearlong Detention to Israel's Treatment of Palestinians. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, who was freed on March 16 after spending more than a year in an ICE jail in Texas. She was arrested in 2025 as part of the Trump administration's campaign to target student activists and others who advocated for Palestinian rights. | Part 2 of our conversation with Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, who was freed on March 16 after spending more than a year in an ICE jail in Texas. She was arrested in 2025 as part of the Trump administration's campaign to target student activists and others who advocated for Palestinian rights.
(2026-04-03). Navigating Eco-Anxiety and the Climate Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The following is an excerpt from Tori Tsui's fantastic and insightful book, It's Not Just You: How to Navigate Eco-Anxiety and the Climate Crisis, which will be released by The New Press in the United States this month. Check out our interview with Tori on CounterPunch Radio. — Joshua Frank +++ It's Not Just You
(2026-04-03). Masonic plot to kill Mossad agent in France? Athanor Affair emerges amid deepening crisis in Franco-Israeli relations. infobrics.org The Athanor scandal (centered on a failed hit supposedly disguised as an operation to eliminate a Mossad agent) exposes a shadowy network of ex-operatives, crime, and clandestine Masonic ties in France. Its emergence coincides with Israel cutting defense links with Paris amid growing Israel fatigue in the West.
(2026-04-03). 'The rope is for Arabs only': Israel's new death penalty law for Palestinians recycles a colonial playbook. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-03). Detroit Working Class Unites For A Peoples' City Budget. popularresistance.org Detroit—Labor and community groups joined forces in a spontaneous show of solidarity at the Detroit City Council budget meeting on March 30. Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 26 and its president, Schetrone Collier, teamed up with the State of Southwest Coalition (SSWC)—a group fighting for residents of District 6 and immigrant families—to demand a city budget that prioritizes people's needs over the greed of billionaires. | On Monday afternoon, community activists from the SSWC gathered in large numbers in front of the Spirit of Detroit for a press conference ahead of the council meeting.
(2026-04-03). French government accuses Eurosceptic politicians of 'betrayal'. infobrics.org France is rapidly becoming a liberal dictatorship.
(2026-04-03). Rev. Al Sharpton On Why The Church Remains A Pillar In The Black Community. newsone.com : | ✕ | With Easter coming on Sunday, what better time to reflect on how the Black church has been instrumental in the fight for equal rights in the United States? Rev. Al Sharpton spoke with NewsOne about the Easter holiday and the importance of the church throughout Black History. | "I think what Easter is to us is the story itself reminds us of the sojourn of ourselves," Rev. Al Sharpton says in the video. "We were prosecuted in many cases, and condemned and sentenced to unfair situations. The real meaning for us is that if we can get by Good Friday, Sunday's coming." | Sharpton recounts how…
(2026-04-03). Democracy Now! 2026-04-03 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 03, 2026; Pam Bondi Fired as AG Despite Never Saying No to Trump: Law Prof. David Cole; David Cole: U.S. War on Iran Is "Blatantly Illegal" Under U.S. & Int'l Law; Arizona Sec. of State: Trump Is "Trying to Pick His Own Voters" by Restricting Mail-in Ballots; Meet Leqaa Kordia: Palestinian Protester Freed After a Year in "ICE Dungeon" | Headlines for April 03, 2026; Pam Bondi Fired as AG Despite Never Saying No to Trump: Law Prof. David Cole; David Cole: U.S. War on Iran Is "Blatantly Illegal" Under U.S. & Int'l Law; Arizona Sec. of Sta…
(2026-04-03). Iran downs US fighter jet, 1 crew member recovered, rescue operation ongoing for second. longwarjournal.org A pilot of an F-15E Strike Eagle reportedly shot down over Iran was rescued on April 3, while the second crew member remains missing. The downing of an F-15E is the first American fighter jet to be shot down by Iran since major combat operations began in Iran on February 28.
(2026-04-03). Grandmother Faces Trial in Alabama for Wearing Penis Costume to No Kings Protest. theintercept.com 
When the viral video cooled off, people thought the case against the 62-year-old would be dropped. Prosecutors doubled down. penis costume no kings
(2026-04-03). No Kings: Internationalism, Localism or Both? counterpunch.org 
You live somewhere. You care not only about there, but about elsewhere. You care about your home, neighborhood, state, country, region, continent, and world. A violation anywhere pains you. To help overcome violations everywhere attracts you. That is internationalism. It's exemplary. Set aside differences you might have over what constitutes violations or what to do
(2026-04-03). 'Easter Eggflation' is Not Due to Climate Change, Euro News. wattsupwiththat.com Weather hasn't become more extreme in cocoa growing regions and production and yields remain high. Accordingly, Euro News has done their Easter-candy loving audience a disservice by blaming the increased price of chocolate on climate change, when they instead could have given them an interesting and informative lesson in how volatile agriculture is—especially the kind of smallholder "organic" farming that many like to promote as superior to more modern methods.
(2026-04-03). Leaked: Britain Exports Secret Government Agency's Dark Arts Overseas. covertactionmagazine.com Documents obtained by CovertAction Magazine reveal how prolific Western government contractor Torchlight, staffed by British military and intelligence veterans, has covertly trained "commercial and government clients" the world over in Government Communications Headquarters' (GCHQ) digital espionage and cyberwar strategies. Cloak-and-dagger techniques to "discredit, disrupt, delay, deny, degrade, and deter" target adversaries and populations, honed for …
(2026-04-03). Australian wildlife cruelty is out of control. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-03). U.S. Claims Iran Leads Global Terror—Whistleblower Challenges the Narrative. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a recent episode of The Chris Hedges Report, CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou joins Chris Hedges to critically examine the Trump administration's effort to brand Iran as the world's leading sponsor of terrorism. This label, Kiriakou argues, ignores decades of U.S. involvement in violent proxy operations worldwide and oversimplifies complex regional dynamics. The …
(2026-04-03). Deputy President attends Good Friday service. sanews.gov.za Deputy President attends Good Friday service | Deputy President Paul Mashatile will today step into Ellis Park Stadium not just as a government leader, but as a symbol of unity—carrying a message that places families at the centre of South Africa's healing. | Invited by Bishop Marcelo Pires, Deputy President Mashatile is set to attend the Amandla Ngawethu Good Friday service hosted by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG), marking his first appearance at the church's Easter gathering in his official capacity. | Framed by the 2026 theme, "The Family at the Foot of the Cross", the event seeks to c…
(2026-04-03). Angola's Debt to Cuba Is Unfinished. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Apr 2, 2026 | The history of Cuba and Angola reminds us that a relationship based on mutual commitment to human dignity is entirely possible. | In "Freedom Park" (S'kumbuto) outside Pretoria (South Africa), there is a Wall of Names that honors the men and women who died in the fight to liberate South Africa from apartheid. Amongst these are the names of 2,070 Cuban soldiers who died in Angola between 1975 and 1988 for the liberation of southern Africa. It is said, however, that 2,289 Cubans died in that period in the region. In August 1975, the first group of Cuban military advisors arrive…
(2026-04-03). Labor Department Rules Will Prevent Workers From Suing Employers That Put Their Retirement Savings at Risk. portside.org Labor Department Rules Will Prevent Workers From Suing Employers That Put Their Retirement Savings at Risk |
(2026-04-03). Trump Wages War on Working Families to Fund $500 Billion Pentagon Boost. commondreams.org Today, President Trump released his administration's
(2026-04-03). What is to Be Done? Toward a Praxis of Resistance. counterpunch.org 
We are living through times where the architecture of global peace is not merely crumbling; it is being deliberately dismantled. The drums of global war beat louder than ever, drowning out the voices of reason. Across the globe, imperial power grinds forward, indifferent to human lives. In the face of such force, silence is complicity. We are
(2026-04-03). Administración Trump solicitó presupuesto de defensa récord para 2027. cubadebate.cu "El presupuesto se basa en el histórico límite máximo de defensa de 1 billón de dólares de 2026 y solicita 1,5 billones de dólares en recursos presupuestarios totales para 2027. Esto representa un aumento de 445.000 millones de dólares, o un 42%, respecto al nivel total de recursos de 2026", señala el documento.
(2026-04-03). Lo siento, no acepto transferencias. cubadebate.cu De la mano de esta caricatura, comentamos una realidad cada día más cotidiana y dolorosa. A pesar de que el país se empeña en avanzar en los pagos digitales, varios actores económicos se rehúsan hacer uso de estos medios de pago o simplemente cobran un 10% de "impuesto.
(2026-04-03). Cuatro municipios de la capital inciarán pagos a jubilados en centros comerciales. cubadebate.cu Ante la aglomeración de personas en las sucursales bancarias en demanda principalmente de efectivo, a partir del presente mes de abril, en cuatro municipios de la capital, se ensayará el pago a jubilados y pensionados en centros comerciales, para de esa forma también acercarles el servicio a su área de residencia.
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians in Gaza mark Good Friday. aljazeera.com Palestinian Christians in Gaza marked Good Friday at the Holy Family Church during a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan earthquake kills eight members of same family. aljazeera.com The household's only survivor was a young boy who was injured in the tremor.
(2026-04-04). NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II. aljazeera.com NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
(2026-04-04). European Parliament's Rima Hassan: I'm a target of 'political harassment'. aljazeera.com European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she's facing "genuine judicial and political harassment".
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga preview — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three rapid-fire matches against Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.
(2026-04-03). Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement. aljazeera.com Bank of America has become the third major bank to settle with victims over allegations of facilitating Epstein crimes.
(2026-04-03). Two dozen Democrat-led states sue Trump over mail-in ballot limits. aljazeera.com Rights groups have raised concerns about Trump's efforts to change election administration before midterms.
(2026-04-03). Cambodia parliament approves law to combat cybercrime scam rings. aljazeera.com Justice Minister Keut Rith says the law aimed to enhance the "cleaning operation" across the country.
(2026-04-03). NASA releases stunning first photos of Earth from Artemis II moon mission. aljazeera.com The crew were about 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometres) from Earth and were quickly closing in on the moon.
(2026-04-03). Christians in Lebanon observe Good Friday under Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Christians across Lebanon observed Good Friday, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continue.
(2026-04-03). Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure. aljazeera.com There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail.
(2026-04-03). Drone strike on Sudan hospital kills 10, medical charity MSF says. aljazeera.com Two strikes on Al Jabalain Hospital in White Nile State hit an operating theatre and a maternity ward, MSF says.
(2026-04-03). At least one killed at UAE's Habshan gas facility after intercepted attack. aljazeera.com UAE says largest gas facility, Habshan, suffered 'significant damage' after air defence interception sparked fires.
(2026-04-03). Monks hold Easter prayers in deserted Old City of Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Good Friday in Jerusalem's Old City saw only a handful of worshippers on the Via Dolorosa.
(2026-04-03). US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute 'symbols of Iran's scientific strength', says spokeswoman. asiapacificreport.nz 
Al Mayadeen English An Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has declared that the attacked "bridges and the Pasteur Institute are symbols of Iran's scientific strength" in response to the latest US onslaught. She added that they were "the product of a civilisation that spans thousands of years" and that "its depth is hard to grasp…
(2026-04-03). French National Assembly rejects New Caledonia's constitutional reform. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk A Constitutional Reform Bill dedicated to New Caledonia was rejected on Thursday by the French National Assembly (Lower House) without debate, by a gathering of opposition parties by a score of 190 to 107. The rejection came in the form of the endorsement of a preliminary…
(2026-04-03). How U.S. Sanctions Are Causing Hunger in Cuba. worldbeyondwar.org 
Lift the blockade. Allow Cuba to import fuel without threats of sanctioning the countries that provide it. Stop punishing farmers for trying to grow food—and the Cuban people simply trying to feed their families. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-04). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
(2026-04-04). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.
(2026-04-04). UN chief urges end to Iran conflict, warns world on edge of wider war. ecns.cn The UN secretary-general on Thursday called on the US and Israel to stop attacking Iran and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). 8 killed, 95 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks on bridge in N. Iran. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 2 ⚪ At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in U.S.and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Irans northern Alborz province on Thursday, the official news agency IRNA reported.
(2026-04-04). UN chief renews call for US, Israel to stop war against Iran. ecns.cn United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call for the United States and Israel to stop the war against Iran, and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2026-04-04). Crackdown on human trafficking tightened. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court in a release on Thursday said the number of abductions and trafficking crimes involving children and women in China has shown a significant decline, with a nearly 78 percent drop in 2025 compared with the peak in 2012.
(2026-04-04). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-04). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100% tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients.
(2026-04-04). Film carries long-lasting fascination of wuxia to UK. ecns.cn On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the wandering swordsmen of Chinese wuxia tales, an image that set the tone for the British premiere of Blades of the Guardians.
(2026-04-04). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100 pct tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn Generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and related ingredients have been exempted from tariffs at this time, including nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility treatments, and cell and gene therapies, the order said.
(2026-04-04). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-04). Fuzhou residents visit cemeteries to honor ancestors. ecns.cn As the Qingming Festival approaches, residents visit cemeteries in Fuzhou, honoring their ancestors with flowers.
(2026-04-04). Chinese, Swiss envoys hold phone talks on Middle East tensions. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss special envoy to the Middle East.
(2026-04-04). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-04). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.
(2026-04-04). China, Malaysia ink 26 deals worth 72 mln USD. ecns.cn A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue, which opened on Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-04). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top general, reflecting his ongoing grievances with the Army, officials said. ecns.cn
(2026-04-04). Decoding China's Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the U.S. and Israel had plotted the military aggression against Iran during the middle of nuclear negotiations with a view to degrading Tehran's military capabilities and likely precipitating regime change. In any …
(2026-04-04). South Korea's Strategic Bind During the American-Iranian War. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea, a major ally of the United States, is one of the countries facing the spillover of the 2026 American-Iranian War. Alongside much of the world, Seoul faces a potential energy crisis with the volatility of the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, the partial redeployment of air defense assets has left Seoul vulnerable if Pyongyang …
(2026-04-04). War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China's Yuan Gains Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. Analysts believe that as Iran establishes yuan-based tolls for oil …
(2026-04-04). Second Trump Presidency and NATO Alliance: Will Trump Walk Away from NATO? moderndiplomacy.eu The recent escalation between Iran and US-Israel has once again reinstated President Trump's views on NATO alliance as he openly warned of withdrawing from the Treaty. In order to counter the communist threat during the Cold War, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was established on April 4, 1949 by Western bloc. The main objective of …
(2026-04-04). Iran's Shadow War May Extend to the Sahel. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early hours of a recent morning, surveillance aircraft tracked an unmarked convoy crossing the desert corridors linking the Sahel to the Atlantic coast. It carried no insignia, followed no declared route—and yet, it revealed a growing strategic reality: instability in peripheral regions rarely stays there. The war unfolding around Iran may be centered …
(2026-04-03). Chinese media and TikTok campaigns target Israeli public opinion, amplifying protests after Iran war and execution law. moderndiplomacy.eu China's media and political discourse towards Israel in 2026 represents a strategic shift from positive neutrality to structural criticism, aiming to undermine public confidence in the Israeli government's security and legal policies, especially after the military escalation with Iran and the Israeli Knesset's passage of the law to execute Palestinian prisoners in March 2026. Here, …
(2026-04-03). Egypt and Russia: Indivisible Partners. moderndiplomacy.eu The Arab Republic of Egypt, a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia, has a highly strategic location and attracts multifaceted interests of foreign players. For decades, Russia has established diplomatic relations with Egypt and has consistently sustained diverse ties with this country. It is no secret that Russia's lust …
(2026-04-03). Ukraine Funding in Limbo as Zelenskiy Presses Legislators to act. moderndiplomacy.eu President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged lawmakers to pass important legislation next week to prevent a funding crisis, support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and achieve necessary reforms for European Union membership. Economists noted that Ukraine missed deadlines to access billions from key lenders due to slow legislative progress and insufficient reforms in late 2025 and …
(2026-04-03). Ghana Announces Visa-Free Entry for Africans. moderndiplomacy.eu The Republic of Ghana, a member of the regional economic bloc of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the continental organization of the African Union (AU), becomes the first African state to declare a 'visa-free' regime for all citizens and passport holders of Africa, setting a golden record in 2026. Driven by …
(2026-04-04). Trio facing arson charges over UK Jewish ambulance attack. newarab.com 
Three young men have been charged with arson over British citizens Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, will appear on Saturday at Westminster court alongside an unnamed 17-year-old UK-Pakistani dual-national over the March 23 attack. | The three were arrested at separate addresses in east London on Wednesday. | They were charged with arson, "being reckless as to whether life would be endangered," the capital's…
(2026-04-04). Explosion rocks Khartoum, police blame war-era landmine. newarab.com 
A large explosion was heard Friday in the military-controlled Khartoum has seen relative calm since AFP reported hearing one blast from the directi…
(2026-04-03). French, Japanese ships cross Strait of Hormuz in first since war. newarab.com 
One French- and another Japanese-owned vessel are among a handful of vessels to have crossed The passage, a vital maritime route for oil and liquified natural gas, But both ships made the crossing on Thursday, according to ship tracking company Marine Traffic's website. | The Maltese-f…
(2026-04-03). China affirms Palestinian rights after death penalty law passes. newarab.com 
Under the new law, passed by Israel's parliament on Monday, Palestinians in the
(2026-04-03). Iran's former top diplomat Zarif urges deal with US to end war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). French-Palestinian MEP to be tried over social media post. newarab.com 
A French-Palestinian member of European Parliament is to be tried in France in July Rima Hassan, a 33-year-old politician from the France Unbowed (LFI) party, is an outspoken advocate for the rights of Palestinians. | She was Since the start of t…
(2026-04-03). UNIFIL says 3 peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). Hamas presses for full Israeli withdrawal in Cairo visit. newarab.com 
A senior The delegation also raised concerns over the escalating Israeli violations as well as the deteriorating humanitarian situation. | The delegation was headed by Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, who pushed for the advancement of the agreement. | The development comes as mediators seek to contain escalating tensions and the potential collapse of the truce, which came into e…
(2026-04-03). Israeli soldier uses blindfolded Palestinian to promote brand. newarab.com 
An The Instagram page, named 'Shilo_Jewelry', published on Friday the image of a
(2026-04-03). Iran says two US jets shot down, crews rescued. newarab.com 
Iran's military said Friday it had downed a second US jet in the Gulf, state TV reported, after an F-15 fighter had crashed in the country's southwest. | "An American A10 aircraft was hit by the air defence systems of the Army's Air Defence Force crashed into the Persian Gulf," broadcaster IRIB reported, citing the military. | The latest update comes after Iran earlier
(2026-04-03). Italian PM begins visit to Saudi Arabia on Gulf tour. newarab.com 
Italian Prime Minister Meloni began her unannounced trip in the
(2026-04-03). Iran warns UNSC against 'provocative action' on Hormuz. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). MSF condemns 'appalling' attack on Sudan hospital. newarab.com 
(2026-04-03). Emirates Global Aluminium says full production recovery from attack could take a year. newarab.com 
Emirates Global Aluminium said fully restoring primary aluminium production at its Al Taweelah smelter in The facilities at Al Taweelah were fully evacuated and entered an emergency shutdown after the March 28 attacks on the Khalifa Economic Zone in Abu Dhabi, the company said in a statement. | "To resume operations at the smelter, EGA must repair infrastructure damage and progressively restore each of the reduction cells," EGA said.
(2026-04-03). FAO: World food price rise set to continue if Iran war lasts. newarab.com 
(2026-04-04). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-04). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-04). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). 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.
(2026-04-04). Hormuz is not a tool to end the war but how Iran wins the aftermath. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-04). Planes and pilots down: Is US prepared for real conventional war? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-04). Attack on Iran: How Trump violates the U.S. constitution and Congress can do about it. unitedworldint.com The speech of Dennis Kucichin to EIR's "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the 'Elites' —Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Dennis Kucinich, former member of …
(2026-04-03). The China—Laos Railway as a Blueprint for Regional Integration. unitedworldint.com Steel and Synergy By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In the midst of geopolitics' story of era infrastructure and development, the China—Laos Railway is a powerful counter-narrative—a project based not on competition, but regional interdependence and shared advantage. Stretching over 1,000 kilometers from Kunming in south-western China's Yunnan Province to the Lao capital Vientiane, the railway is …
(2026-04-04). WHYY Civic News Summit focuses on public trust, AI, misinformation and the future of local journalism. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? WHYY's Bridging Blocks held the first day of its third annual Civic News Summit Friday, bringing together journalists, students and community leaders. During the event, titled "Trust, Truth and the Future of Local News," panel discussions examined how news outlets can better engage with the communities they cover and how journalists can face modern challenges presented by artificial intelligence and misinformation. | Empowering the next generation of journalists: | W…
(2026-04-04). Preserving the Easter Bunny's Pennsylvania origins at Delaware's Winterthur Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Easter Bunny may be known for hopping across the country each spring, but the origins of how the tale became a celebrated tradition in America can be traced back to Pennsylvania. | German immigrants introduced the tradition in the 1600s, bringing with them the legend of the Osterhase, or Easter hare—a folkloric figure said to lay colorful eggs for children. | One of the earliest known depictions of the Easter Bunny in the United States comes from an illustration by…
(2026-04-03). 'Ridiculous, absurd': Philadelphia-area gas prices top $4 a gallon for the first time in 4 years. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The average price of gasoline nationwide has Gas prices continue to be impacted by America's and Israel's war with Iran, as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to oil shipmen…
(2026-04-03). New Jersey air monitoring project measures toxic air pollution data on Camden streets. whyy.org 
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(2026-04-03). Studio 2 Extra: Eric Wortham II on performing with Adele, Jill Scott, more. whyy.org From the pews to the big stages, the producer and pianist reflects on his career and how the grit of Philly gave him a jumpstart. | Creator: Jannick Mayntz | Copyright: Jannick Mayntz…
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(2026-04-03). 'Zero sense': Wilmington's unhoused question city's moves after mandated tents leave them soaking wet during rainstorm. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The city of Wilmington is assessing its next steps after a heavy rain soaked through newly city-issued tents to unhoused people living in Christina Park. | Mayor John Carney's office and the site manager, the nonprofit organization But a downpour just hours later drenched the fab…
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