(2026-04-06). Israel doubts U.S.-Iran talks, prepares for extensive strikes, source says. haaretz.com According to a political source, Israel is struggling to assess what the consequences of a breakdown in the talks would be, and whether Trump would allow a large-scale attack on civilian infrastructure…
(2026-04-06). Iranian missile attack hits Tel Aviv area: 5 wounded, medics say; at least 20 impact sites reported. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). America's Israel: The Moral Cost of Complicity. counterpunch.org 
The foisting of a Jewish state in the heart of Palestine was an arrogant imperial decision that has left a trail of carnage in West Asia; most recently, the genocide in Gaza. How much bloodletting will satiate Israel and its American enabler? In his lawless rabid tirade of 1 April, President Donald Trump threatened even
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection in Berkeley by Milyar Cafe.
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-06). 'Torture and Degrading Treatment'. counterpunch.org 
"Israel must immediately release Gazan doctor Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya," UN experts said in a recent statement, in unequivocal terms. Dr. Abu Safiya was "subjected to torture and other cruel and degrading treatment," they said. His health condition is "dire." Many are already familiar with the iconic Palestinian doctor from Gaza. But the deserved and
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-06). Cuba is Not Alone! Cuba Will Not Yield! An interview with Adrián Heredia, Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy, Washington, D.C. counterpunch.org 
I met Adrián Heredia, the Second Secretary of the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. at the Cuba Under Siege conference on March 14th in New York City. Adrián had recently assumed his role at the Cuban Embassy in January 2026, shortly before Trump issued his libelous Executive Order of January 29th which labeled Cuba a
(2026-04-06). Iran authorizes passage of ships carrying essential goods to its ports through Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has authorized the passage of ships carrying essential and humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz to it ports, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported Saturday.
(2026-04-06). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-06). The Collapse of Western Hegemony: The US-Israeli Axis and the Crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. unitedworldint.com Interview with geopolitical analyst K.J. Noh. by Yunus Emre àñzgàºn The mainstream narrative treats the current escalation in the Middle East as a localized, manageable crisis. It is not. What we are actually watching in real-time is the rapid, structural overextension of the entire Western bloc. To cut through the daily noise and diplomatic theater, …
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War and the Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. juancole.com
(2026-04-06). Secrets and Shortcuts: The US Uranium Enrichment Rush. counterpunch.org 
The United States keeps going to war over uranium enrichment. We started a war in Iraq over it after Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," which later proved to be false. We bombed Iran's enrichment facilities in June 2025, with Trump declaring he had "completely and totally obliterated" them. Eight months later, we started another war with Iran over enrichment, even though the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) found no evidence of a structured nuclear weapons program. Now Trump is considering sending special forces into Iran to physically seize…
(2026-04-06). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. counterpunch.org 
With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies are proving increasingly unwilling to play along. That unwillingness gurgled to the top with Spain's announcement on
(2026-04-06). US, Israel wreak further damage on Iran's cultural heritage. wsws.org The willful destruction of UNESCO World Heritage sites is a repudiation not only of international law but also of human civilization itself.
(2026-04-06). Artificial Intelligence Versus Human Stupidity. counterpunch.org 
Perhaps Donald Trump was persuaded—by his generals, by his buddies in Silicon Valley, by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—that American military superiority would make quick work of the Iranian military. In addition to the aircraft carriers, the Stealth bombers, the Tomahawk missiles, and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Trump could also call upon the assistance of Claude and his buddies.
(2026-04-06). Sri Lankan workers and students discuss the US-Israel war on Iran and how to stop it. wsws.org "If workers come together, they are like a bundle of sticks. If the sticks are separated, they can be broken. What we need to do is tie the rope—unite the working class."
(2026-04-06). 'Islamabad accord': Iran, US 'receive plan' to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire. geo.tv 
Emergency personnel work at the site of a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Iran's IRGC says hit Israel-linked vessel, ship ablaze. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said Saturday that it had hit an Israel-linked vessel with a drone, setting it on fire.
(2026-04-06). Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month. scmp.com Israel has assessed that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah's arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media on the weekend. | In an interview with Channel 12, an Israeli air force officer provided the tally of remaining Iranian ballistic missiles in what appeared to be an official break from earlier refusals to disclose estimates of Tehran's arsenal. The estimate of 8,000 to…
(2026-04-06). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-06). Iran remains defiant amid rising threats. ecns.cn Iran kept exchanging fire with Israel and the United States on Friday, with strikes expanding beyond military sites to civilian infrastructure, as Washington issued the latest threat to strike Iranian bridges and power plants.
(2026-04-06). Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia's diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down | 2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone | 3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum…
(2026-04-06). Why Yiddish is experiencing a grassroots revival in West Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Isy Abraham-Raveson, 33, began learning Yiddish by reading books on insults. | "There's a lot of creativity about how someone should suffer if they've done you wrong," she said, offering some choice words. | "'May you grow like an onion with your head in the ground. May you be like a chandelier and hang by day and burn by night," she said. "There's one that's, like, 'May you become a mouse, and a cat eats you and you taste so bad that it spits you up.'" | Abraham-Raveson is…
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Vulgar, Criminal Easter Threat Enriches Iran. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — On Easter Sunday, God's chosen in the White House issued a vulgar and unbalanced posting on his "Truth Social" that epitomizes the insanity of his Iran War. Attending to it closely will help us understand how Trump has strengthened the government of the Islamic Republic and put it in control of global energy. Trump fondly imagines that he can dislodge Iran from this new ascendancy, but he is wrong, since it depends on sabotage, a sabotage that cannot be policed. | @realDonaldTrump‚Å© — unless you want everyone to think you've lost your marbles.
(2026-04-06). Solidarity with Cuba is not philanthropy, it's the future. radiohc.cu Showing solidarity with Cuba is not a superficial gesture or a sentimental concession in the rhetoric of charity; it is, in its deepest sense, a historical affirmation of the future. It is not an isolated moral act, but a conscious practice that challenges the very structure of social relations against contemporary capitalism.
(2026-04-06). From sightseeing to immersion: How foreign travelers are redefining tourism in China. ecns.cn Say goodbye to whirlwind, checklist-style sightseeing—foreign visitors to China are discovering entirely new ways to experience the country.
(2026-04-06). Federal Judge Halts Huge Forest Service Clearcutting Scheme West of Whitefish, Montana. counterpunch.org 
The primary reason we took the U.S. Forest Service to court — and won — over the Round Star Logging Project is because lynx critical habitat is the worst place for clearcuts, and the surest way to drive lynx to extinction is to allow the Forest Service to continue its massive deforestation of the West.
(2026-04-06). Qingming Festival holiday drives tourism surge. ecns.cn The Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival when people pay tribute to the deceased and honor their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Trump's Dual Obsessions are Colliding and China's Gaining Ground. counterpunch.org 
As global markets continue to churn under the weight of a month-long conflict in the Gulf, the strategic map of the world is shifting in a quiet but profound way. In Beijing, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar sat down with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for "in-depth" consultations. The meeting, ostensibly about bilateral ties, was in reality a
(2026-04-06). Xi extends greetings to president-elect of Myanmar. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping congratulated Min Aung Hlaing on his election as Myanmar's president on Friday, highlighting China's willingness to work with the Southeast Asian country and its president-elect to further promote bilateral relations.
(2026-04-06). The US-Israel Culture of Annihilation. counterpunch.org In close coordination with the Israeli regime, Donald Trump has embraced Roosevelt's style of gunboat diplomacy without prior congressional authorization or a declaration of war but with far more violence and destruction. This is a man who came to politics not only undisciplined by the formalities and limitations of the presidential office or the Constitution but with the level of narcissism and egotism of a dangerous sociopath holding massive WMD. This is the lowest point in US political history.
(2026-04-06). Italian channel copyright strikes Nvidia DLSS 5 trailer on YouTube. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – YouTube's controversial copyright system is at it again after an Italian TV channel successfully took down Nvidia's DLSS 5 showcase trailer, claiming that the content is DMCA-protected and owned by the channel instead of the GPU manufacturer.Reports state that the copyright claim was issued by Italian private television channel La7, which used footage from the Nvidia trailer. Upon visiting the video posted by Nvidia Geforce on YouTube, users were met with a message that read, "This video is unavailable. It contains material from La7, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds." Italian…
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/10: The Farmworker movement of the 1960s-70s: Its Roots, Its Triumphs, Its Challenges. indybay.org Unitarian Universalist Society of San Francisco | 1187 Franklin St. @ Geary | and on zoom: zoom.us/j/97942835240?pwd=daN2s0GQT6x3DS……
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-06). Malik Muhammad has been tortured & disappeared by the state of oregon. indybay.org In the wake of a call-in campaign to get Malik out of solitary confinement (once again), something even more alarming happened.
(2026-04-06). Writers Guild of America suddenly announces new contract with studios. wsws.org Without a strike authorization vote or full disclosure, the WGA leadership moves to impose a deal designed to block rank-and-file resistance.
(2026-04-06). The Wuhan "lab leak" fraud and the institutionalization of anti-science: An interview with Dr. Peter Daszak. wsws.org In this interview, Daszak responds to the inaugural "Scientific Freedom" lecture held at the National Institutes of Health under the sponsorship of NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, chosen for that position by vaccine denialist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. because he opposed any serious public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-04-06). UFCW preparing to sell out 3-week strike by JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado. wsws.org Workers should defy the back-to-work order under conditions where nothing has been secured and instead continue the strike under rank-and-file control,…
(2026-04-06). Net Zero France Capitulates to an Iranian Safe Passage Fee for Gulf Oil. wattsupwiththat.com European Net Zero policies appear to have created a total dependency on imported fossil fuel.
(2026-04-06). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). '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.
(2026-04-06). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-06). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). A Pakistani strike killed her son in rehab. Now an Afghan mother demands answers. scmp.com Samira Muhammadi hopes an international investigation can "extinguish" her pain after a Pakistani bombing killed her son and hundreds of other Afghans in the capital Kabul last month. | The March 16 attack hit a drug treatment centre and killed 411 people, according to Afghan officials. | A United Nations source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said they had verified at least 250 killed, with more still missing.
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Screening of "Crushing Wheelchairs" in honor of Luís Góngora Pat. indybay.org Artists' Television Access (ATA) | 992 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-06). Demonstrating the Reverse Greenhouse Effect in the Laboratory PART2. wattsupwiththat.com Measured gas emissions show increased infrared radiation and localized cooling effects, offering experimental observations relevant to ongoing debates over greenhouse processes.
(2026-04-06). Viral video: Man takes his pet parrot 'Bebe' scuba diving. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A baby parrot named Bebe has taken the internet by storm after its owner shared a video of it scuba diving in the Bahamas. The video posted on Instagram by "bebebirdparrot" garnered over three million views and 500,000 likes, sparking speculation among social media users about whether the stunt was fake or AI-generated. An Insatgram user wrote, "No one is saying this is ai. This legit has to be ai. It looks so real but makes no sense. The bird would totally be freaking out. This is really scary."Another added, "The literal exact opposite place bro is meant to be."Viral video: Man takes his pet parr…
(2026-04-06). No More " Protective Orders" To Silence Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik & Other Workers. indybay.org Apple whistleblower Ashley Gjovik has been fighting for over five years after an illegal firing for trying to get Apple to stop poisoning her and other workers at her office which was located on a toxic dump site and also at her apartment which was next to an illegal Apple Fab factory. Now Apple with the support of a judge is trying to get a protective order to silence her about her health and safety complaints and illegal spying on her by Apple. She spoke out at the San Francisco Federal Court house.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Australia: Labor government conducts police raids against anti-genocide protesters in Melbourne. wsws.org One of the most significant features of the police operation, conducted under Labor Premier Jacinta Allan's state government, is that Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called in the police.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-06). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-06). Are Cheap Drones Going to be the "Blowback" Feared by U.S. Intelligence Agencies? counterpunch.org 
While our intelligence agencies and the Defense Department have long studied possible "domestic blowback scenarios" to our aggressive wars overseas, what happened last month was a troubling, unexplained reality. ABC News reported that the large Barksdale Air Force Base (BAFB) in Louisiana, where B-52 bombers are stationed, "detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace
(2026-04-06). Orban on the brink: could Hungary's election dent China's influence in Europe? scmp.com Major powers are closely watching Hungary's election next week — a vote seen as a referendum on Europe's right and crucial for Chinese interests in the EU. | Recent polls show self-styled "illiberal democrat" Viktor Orban's Fidesz trailing challenger Peter Magyar's Tisza Party by between 19 and 23 points among likely voters ahead of an election on Sunday that has been described as "Europe's most consequential".
(2026-04-06). Union pushes through pay cut for New Zealand primary teachers. wsws.org The deal imposed by the NZEI consists of a 2.5 percent pay rise in the first year and 2.1 percent in the second year—well below inflation.
(2026-04-06). ICE presence increasing at Michigan healthcare facilities. wsws.org Immigrant and civil liberties groups have alerted hospitals and other healthcare providers about the rights of immigrant patients.
(2026-04-06). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-06). No weapons surrender: Hamas sends strong warning to Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Al-Qassam Brigades' spokesperson, Abu Obeida, stated in a televised statement that the group would not accept any offers to give up its weapons, characterizing such requests as an effort to undermine Palestinian resistance.Opinion Regarding Negotiations: He warned that further pressure through mediation attempts has significant dangers and emphasized that Hamas would not give up politically what it had not lost militarily. Before proceeding, the organization urged mediators to make sure Israel complies with its commitments under the first phase of the truce.Recent discussions with Egyptian a…
(2026-04-06). military is following suit with police to curb anti-government protests. haaretz.com Israelis seeking to protest against the government do not expect much from the politicized police National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has created. Defense Minister Israel Katz is determined to make the army go the same way ahead of the upcoming elections…
(2026-04-06). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-06). My The Isaiah Scroll was removed from view due to the war, when Israel needs it more than ever. haaretz.com With its poignant passages about beating swords into plowshares, this biblical manuscript is powerfully resonating. A rare exhibition of the Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript at the Israel Museum opened — and closed — within days…
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-06). How Trump's Incompetence and Looming Global Catastrophes Intersect. juancole.com (
(2026-04-06). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-06). How U.S. Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger in Cuba. counterpunch.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
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-06). Lesson from the Iran War: Making Enemies Makes Us Poorer. counterpunch.org 
Our Secretary of Defense (or War) Pete Hegseth seems to be having a really great time killing people in Iran, but his live action video games come at a big cost — not just in lives, but in budget dollars. To be clear, the main reason to oppose this pointless war is its impact on
(2026-04-06). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org Milyar Cafe, 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley…
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). 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.
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-06). Bolivia focuses on International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Bolivian internet users closely followed the Fifth International Forum of Solidarity with Cuba, which was broadcast on the Ecos Latinos platform and concluded this Sunday with a presentation by activist Betsy Cuti. | Following Saturday's opening session, in which speakers concurred in denouncing the U.S. government's preparations for a direct armed attack against Cuba, Sunday ¥s session featured the participation of intellectuals from Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Bolivia. | Moderated by Dr. José J. Pacheco, Ramón Franquesa addressed the topic "The Attack on Cuba in the Current Geopolitical Situation," and D…
(2026-04-06). Appeals court reinstates $656M judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority. newarab.com 
A $656 million judgment against The decision from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against the
(2026-04-06). Tuesday 4/7: Stop Trump's Fascist War on Iran General Strike Now! Emergency Rally To Stop War! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 90 7th St. | San Francisco…
(2026-04-06). Thursday 4/9: WEEKLY AIAC ANTI-IMPERIALIST MEETING. indybay.org Adobe Books 3130 24t St…
(2026-04-06). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-06). 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…
(2026-04-06). Claim: AI Laws Overlook Environmental Damage. wattsupwiththat.com Southampton Lecturer in Law Louise Du Toit is concerned that even EU regulators seem to be overlooking the AI Environmental Crisis.
(2026-04-06). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-06). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-06). This week in history: April 6-12. wsws.org Police attack South Korean autoworkers; Chinese CP strips Deng Xiaoping of posts; Truman fires Douglas MacArther; Failed assassination attempt on Mussolini…
(2026-04-06). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-06). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-06). Trump's threats to destroy Iran and the breakdown of American democracy. wsws.org Trump operates completely outside the framework of international law, of democratic conventions and basic legality. His statements and actions are a testament to the total breakdown of American democracy under the pressure of soaring social inequality, endless war and spiraling social, economic and political crisis.
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-06). When Motherhood Becomes a Responsibility before Being an Option. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Myanmar earthquake response: One year on. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). police are weaponizing the law to silence dissent. haaretz.com
(2026-04-06). 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
(2026-04-06). Sunday 4/26: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: The First Ever Workshop for Western and Central European National Societies on Involvement in Military Exercises. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Communication in a Crisis workshop for National Societies. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). ICRC president: War on essential infrastructure is war on civilians; every effort to de-escalate is critical. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Poland: Families of the missing are not alone. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Searching for water is a daily battle for many Afghan families. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Nowruz in the shadow of war: A call to protect civilians. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Qingming in ancient Chinese poetry: Shared longing in spring. ecns.cn
(2026-04-06). Central African Republic: Amid ongoing hostilities, Clotilde remains resilient. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-06). Saturday 4/11: Lecture 7, Palestine and the Palestinian People before October 7th: The Nabka. indybay.org Edith Stone Room, Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave, Albany…
(2026-04-05). Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz: state media. newarab.com 
"Oman and the Islamic Republic of Iran held a meeting at the deputy ministers' level in the foreign ministries of the two countries, with the attendance of specialists from both sides, during which the possible opti…
(2026-04-05). Night Stalker AH-6 Little Bird Helicopters Destroyed At Forward Landing Site In Iran. twz.com 
At least one burned-out AH/MH-6 Little Bird can be seen in photos of the austere airfield that served as a hub for the rescue of the F-15E WSO.
(2026-04-05). Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is possible by Monday, and that Iran was negotiating, Fox News reported on Sunday following an interview with the president. (Reporting by Susan Heavey, writing by Dan Burns)…
(2026-04-05). Pope Leo calls for peace, dialogue amid Ukraine, Iran wars in Easter mass. scmp.com Pope Leo celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call on Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica. | Leo, the first US-born pope, emphasised Easter's message of hope as a celebration of Jesus' resurrection after being crucified, in both the blessing and his homily.
(2026-04-05). Israeli strike which killed four Gaza policemen tests ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Israel's 'war on children' continues in Gaza despite 'ceasefire'. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has released shocking figures regarding children in Gaza and the West Bank to mark Palestinian Child Day, which fell on Sunday. | It said that at least 21,284 Of those 1,029 were under one, and 5,031 were less than five, "reflecting a tr…
(2026-04-05). Gaza Farmland Is Destroyed, But Some Are Growing Food Even While Displaced. truthout.org Before the war, our home garden was more than just a patch of green. It was a refuge I retreated to whenever the world felt too heavy. Bougainvillea climbed the walls, and flowers in every color filled the corners — tended by my mother as if they were her own children. In one corner stood a pomegranate tree we had brought from a nursery in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza — a city long known as the… |
(2026-04-05). FO Talks: The Epstein Files, Redactions and the Deep State Question. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Fair Observer's Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson about the political and structural implications of the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files. With millions of pages of documents now public and millions more still pending, the scandal has reignited scrutiny of figures across the political spectrum. Their conversation…
(2026-04-05). April Fools' Day has come and gone, but Labour seems determined to keep the joke running. thecanary.co 
April Fools' Day has passed. Yet here we are in 2026, with a Labour government that campaigned on hope and renewal, reduced to celebrating a measly £117 energy bill cut like it's the second coming — while warning us things might get worse again in just three months because of the Epstein war on the […] | By
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Una decisión cambió para siempre la vida del Dr. Carlos Tamayo. radiohc.cu 
La vida del doctor Carlos Tamayo, emigrado a Estados Unidos, es la historia repetida de muchos profesionales de la salud cubanos que han desertado, y para quienes esta isla es como la madre que siempre espera a sus hijos estén donde estén, con sus virtudes y defectos. | Integrante del club de emigrados cubanos Félix Varela, este cubano comparte con Radio Habana Cuba su testimonio.Desertar para mí era un tema que estaba prohibido. | En el caso del Dr. Carlos Tamayo, su deserción se produjo desde su misión en Venezuela con la brigada médica cubana. | Para uno, tácitamente está traicionando muchas cosas, está dejand…
(2026-04-05). Presidente Maduro y su esposa llaman a la reconciliación en Venezuela. radiohc.cu En el marco de la celebración del Domingo de Resurrección, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro dirigió un mensaje a la nación y a los ´pueblos del mundo ª a través de su cuenta oficial en la red social X. | El mandatario, acompañado por su esposa, Cilia Flores, centró su publicación en una profunda reflexión espiritual basada en el pasaje bíblico de la resurrección de Lázaro. | En la primera parte del mensaje, fechado simbólicamente en Nueva York donde tanto el mandatario como su esposa se encuentran secuestrados desde el pasado 3 de enero, Maduro subrayó la conexión…
(2026-04-05). Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran. scmp.com US President Donald Trump did not take a break from his polarising rhetoric on Easter Sunday, delivering an expletive-laden attack on Iran that sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and beyond. | "Open the F****n Strait, you crazy b******s, or you'll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!" the president wrote early on Sunday, renewing his threat to unleash heavy bombing on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran refused to unblock the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-05). China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says. al-monitor.com BEIJING, April 5 (Reuters) – China is willing to continue to cooperate with Russia at the U.N. Security Council and make efforts to cool down the Middle East situation, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call, state agency Xinhua reported Sunday.Wang said the fundamental way to resolve navigation issues in the Strait of Hormuz is to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, adding that China has always advocated political settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue and negotiation.
(2026-04-05). US rescues airman, vows for Iran if Strait stays shut. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Menna AlaaElDinWASHINGTON/CAIRO, April 5 (Reuters) – U.S. special forces rescued an airman in a high-risk mission deep inside Iran while President Donald Trump threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday for oil flows vital to the world economy.Trump announced the rescue in the early hours of Sunday in a social media post that described the operation in a mountainous area as "one of the most daring" such missions in U.S. history.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Escalation in the Strait: US and Iran Tensions at Boiling Point. devdiscourse.com Amid rising tensions, US President Donald Trump has heightened threats towards Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Monday. Trump's ultimatum involved threats to target Iran's critical infrastructure if unmet, causing global unrest over trade routes and energy supplies.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump set deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Ukraine's Zelensky fears Iran war may lead to less support to fight Russia's invasion. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed concern that a prolonged US-Israeli war on Iran could further erode America's support for Ukraine as Washington's global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air-defence missiles. | Ukraine desperately needed more US-made Patriot air defence systems to help it counter Russia's daily barrages, Zelensky said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview on Saturday in Istanbul.
(2026-04-05). Why Must India Continue to Maintain Military Control of the Saltoro Ridge? fairobserver.com During the Great Game (the struggle between Britain and Russia for control over parts of Central Asia), British officers extensively mapped trade routes and corridors across Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Iranian Plateau. British author Peter Hopkirk's works, such as The Great Game and Trespassers on the Roof of the World, describe the adventures of…
(2026-04-05). A brief history of the Israeli nuclear program, the open secret at the heart of the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's nuclear weapons program was secretly developed with financial and diplomatic support from the West. Its nuclear arsenal, estimated at over 90 warheads, remains a leading driver of conflict across the region.
(2026-04-05). Iran flags 'radioactive contamination' after attack on nuclear facilities, foreign minister writes to UN. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Iran has warned of a "serious risk of radioactive contamination" after fresh strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. | Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi wrote to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, condemning the US-Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. He said repeated strikes near the Bushehr plant pose serious risks to people and the environment, not just in Iran but across the region. | Araghchi described the situation as "intolerable" and warned that any radioactive leak could affect neighbouring countries, especially in the Gulf region. He even claimed the plant had bee…
(2026-04-05). Two killed in Haifa Iranian missile strike, searches for two others ongoing. haaretz.com Rescue teams continue careful operations at the six-story building; an 82-year-old man was rescued in serious condition, four others feared trapped, and a gas balloon explosion ignited a fire. Efforts include tunneling, reinforced beams, and heavy machinery to reach the missing residents…
(2026-04-05). Israeli Police Violently Suppress Our Growing Anti-War Protests. popularresistance.org For the past month, I have been gathering with fellow Israeli radical left activists in Tel Aviv's Habima Square to protest the war with Iran. What began as a demonstration of barely 20 people has steadily grown: By this past Saturday, there were over 1,000 demonstrators, joined by parts of the more centrist anti-government protest movement, with parallel rallies held in dozens of locations across the country. | This expansion of our anti-war protests appears to have unsettled the Israel Police, which has responded with disproportionate and indiscriminate force.
(2026-04-05). Sky slammed for saying downed pilot adds 'human element' to Iran war. thecanary.co 
If you've followed the US and Israel's war on Iran, you know that many human beings have died as a result of this latest act of imperial barbarism. If you're an employee at Sky News, however, you may not have realised there was a 'human element' until a US pilot was shot out of the […] | By
(2026-04-05). Martin Act to the rescue: Insider trading on Trump reversals in the legal crosshairs. resourceinsights.blogspot.com Currently unknown investors netted tens of millions of dollars in profit | by placing huge in the oil futures markets just 15 minutes before President Donald | Trump announced he was extending the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy | infrastructure by five days to allow for then turned into an additional 10 days—which meant little since U.S. and | Israeli bombing sim…
(2026-04-05). Israeli intelligence helped US airman rescue mission in Iran, official says. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – Israel provided intelligence assistance to the United States during an operation to rescue a stranded U.S. airman in Iran and halted its attacks in the area to facilitate the mission, an Israeli security official said. (Reporting by Maayan Lubell; Editing by Hugh Lawson)…
(2026-04-05). Mutual Aid Is A Lifeline For The Million People Displaced By War In Lebanon. scheerpost.com Food, clothing and shelter provided by mutual aid efforts in Lebanon are vital as Israel's escalating war triggers a growing humanitarian crisis. Mehk Chakraborty for Waging Nonviolence Before daybreak on March 2, in response to the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran and assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Israel …
(2026-04-05). As Trump Flounders For Israel's Agenda Netanyahu Claims Iran Is "America's War" thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/5/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-04-05). Israeli rescuers search for the missing after Iran attack. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Passenger cap on outbound flights From Israel to rise to 100. haaretz.com Departures from Ben-Gurion International Airport will double to two an hour, with 30 percent of seats reserved for humanitarian cases. The threat of Iranian cluster missiles hitting a passenger plane, however, has kept the number of flights heavily restricted…
(2026-04-05). Why main airport remains closed while Gulf flights continue. haaretz.com More than 80 percent of Iran's missiles and drones are aimed at Gulf states, yet flights from Doha and Dubai to Paris and New York remain widely available. In Israel, Iran has succeeded where Hamas and Hezbollah failed after October 7: closing the country's main gateway to the world…
(2026-04-05). Iran Is Winning The War With The United States. popularresistance.org More than a month has passed since the United States and Israel launched a war of aggression against Iran on February 28. | It is now clear that Iran is winning this war. | The Donald Trump administration has failed to carry out regime change or state collapse. The Iranian government has proven to be resilient. | Tehran has used asymmetric tactics to defend itself, targeting the weak points of the US empire and exacting a heavy price on its military, economy, and allies. | In fact, Iran has successfully destroyed the US military bases in West Asia, forcing many American troops out of the region. The Pentagon is p…
(2026-04-05). At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday. al-monitor.com By Nazih OsseiranApril 5 (Reuters) – An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement.Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhoodin Beirut killed four people and injured 39 others, the ministry added.The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). Israel army says it underestimated Hezbollah, Iran capabilities. newarab.com 
Israeli military commanders have been been The channel obtained a recording of a tense conversation held last Tuesday between the head of the Israeli army's Northern Command, Rafi Mi…
(2026-04-05). Despite the Netanyahu promises, the IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Trump reitera que desatará el "infierno" , Irán derriba más aviones y golpea infraestructura de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu Tras no lograr que sus aliados entraran en la guerra y formaran una "coalición" para "abrir" el estrecho de Ormuz, Trump reiteró este domingo la amenaza de desatar el "infierno" contra Irán desde el lunes si se mantiene cerrada la estratégica vía marítima, mientras Teherán mantenía sus oleadas de represalia contra Israel y activos militares de EE.UU. en Medio Oriente.
(2026-04-05). Trump reitera que desatará el "infierno" , Irán derriba más aviones y golpea infraestructura de EEUU e Israel. cubadebate.cu Tras no lograr que sus aliados entraran en la guerra y formaran una "coalición" para "abrir" el estrecho de Ormuz, Trump reiteró este domingo la amenaza de desatar el "infierno" contra Irán desde el lunes si se mantiene cerrada la estratégica vía marítima, mientras Teherán mantenía sus oleadas de represalia contra Israel y activos militares de EE.UU. en Medio Oriente.
(2026-04-05). Western media accuses Iran of 'escalation,' taking 'hostages' for potentially capturing POW bombing their country. therealnews.com 
The term "hostage" is broadly understood to be the illegitimate capture of a civilian in order to extract concessions from a government or military actor. A "prisoner of war" is broadly understood to be a combatant captured by an adversary in the course of a battle. The former conveys innocence on the part of the captured and illegitimacy, terrorism and criminality on the part of the capturer. The latter conveys a lawful and reasonable response to being attacked by another military actor. Thus, how and why our media is framing Iran's response to the unprovoked attack by the US is of tremendous importance: any…
(2026-04-05). US War Machine Is Built on Decades of Lies. The Assault on Iran Is No Exception. truthout.org The first casualty of war is the truth. This truism — understandably repeated at the outset of each new U.S. war — is proving itself once again. With all evidence pointing toward U.S. responsibility for the February 28 bombing of Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school, President Trump claimed that the attack "was done by Iran." In spreading this blatant misinformation, Trump was not in fact… |
(2026-04-05). Iran's internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record. newarab.com 
The internet blackout that Iran has been experiencing since the outbreak of the In a post on X, the internet monitoring group said Iran had surpassed all comparable incidents after entering its 37th consecutive day with significantly reduced connectivity — equivalent to more than 864 hours of disruption. | NetBlocks noted that while conflicts have previously impacted internet access in other regions, none have m…
(2026-04-05). Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil. newarab.com 
Now the AFCON trophy is something of a thorn in the two countries' sides. | On Rue Mohamed V, the street where Moroccan vendors are based in the Senegalese capital, a police van is parked. | "The police have been on high ale…
(2026-04-05). 'We got him': Trump confirms rescue of airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran. geo.tv 
(2026-04-05). Israeli restrictions spoil Easter for Palestinian Christians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Cuba reaffirms commitment to developing relations with Finland. radiohc.cu The Cuban government on Sunday expressed its interest in expanding bilateral ties with Finland. | Through its profile on X, the Cuban Foreign Ministry reaffirmed "the commitment to developing relations between our countries." | The statement comes on the occasion of the 97th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cuba and Finland | Finland, or the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. | Its cap…
(2026-04-05). Major sponsors drop out of London festival headlined by Kanye West. scmp.com Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts. | The disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star – now known as Ye – is due to play three nights at the Wireless Festival in London in July as part of a European comeback tour.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Elections in Peru: Extreme Fragmentation and the Weight of Parliamentary Control. OrinocoTribune.com Peru is facing a political crisis that has lasted for a decade, a period in which it has had eight presidents. This instability has been marked by figures aligned with the continuance of Fujimorism and the conservative right. | This critical scenario could be redefined on Sunday, April 12, when general elections will be held with a record 37 presidential candidates and the historic return to a bicameral system of the parliament. | The current crisis stems from the constant confrontation between the presidency and the parliament. The Peruvian Congress has extraordinary power through the constitutional figure of "v…
(2026-04-05). Ukraine and Syria Forge Path to Enhanced Security Collaboration. devdiscourse.com Ukraine and Syria have reached a significant agreement to enhance their security cooperation, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's recent remarks. The Ukrainian leader, who is currently touring Middle Eastern countries, met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus to discuss mutual growth in military expertise.
(2026-04-05). UCLA reports expose explosive growth of student homelessness in Los Angeles County. wsws.org Surging youth homelessness reveals deepening inequality as Democrats impose austerity, slash education budgets and conceal the true scale of crisis.
(2026-04-05). Artemis II: Venturing Beyond the Moon. devdiscourse.com The Artemis II crew embarks on a monumental mission aimed at eclipsing lunar exploration records. This journey, the first since 1972, takes three Americans and one Canadian astronaut past Apollo 13's maximum range from Earth, making them humanity's most distant travelers.
(2026-04-05). 'Nothing prepares you': The invisible lives of carers in the UK. aljazeera.com Thrust into the isolated world of caring, a daughter learns how other sole carers cope, some under immense strain.
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'We got him!' hides the terrifying reality of near-failed CSAR mission deep in Iran. hindustantimes.com Deep inside Iran, the U.S. military pulled off one of its most daring rescue missions in recent history — a 48‚Äëhour race to recover a downed airman before Iranian forces could capture him. After an F‚Äë15E Strike Eagle was shot down during ongoing war operations, both crew members ejected, but only the pilot was quickly recovered, leaving a missing weapons systems officer stranded behind enemy lines. What followed was a massive, high‚Äërisk operation: hundreds of special operations troops, dozens of warplanes and helicopters, and advanced cyber and space ass…
(2026-04-05). Israeli lawmakers urge Netanyahu security cabinet to occupy southern Lebanon, evacuate entire population. haaretz.com Coalition lawmakers, in an effort led by an MK from Netanyahu's Likud party, called for the 'full occupation' of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River and urged the security cabinet to reject the IDF's plans to establish only a narrow security strip…
(2026-04-05). F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Shot Down Over Iran Has Been Rescued (Updated). twz.com 
The airman was rescued by U.S. special operations forces reportedly after a fierce firefight that was the culmination of a massive high-risk search operation.
(2026-04-05). Farage uses Christ's resurrection as an excuse to moan. thecanary.co 
In the UK, Christmas has become an excuse for right-wingers to complain about supermarkets' labelling policies. Now, Farage is looking to branch out into a bit of Easter-themed moaning: üö® WATCH: Nigel Farage's Easter Message pic.twitter.com/CNn584Es1l — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) April 5, 2026 The problem is Farage barely seems to know what he's upset about. […] | By
(2026-04-05). Faith Leaders Confront Christian Nationalism With Theological Resistance. truthout.org As federal agents and their state and local supporters began terrorizing communities on Jan. 20, 2025 with renewed vigor granted them by the Trump administration, something happened that may have surprised some observers: Clergy showed up. Not just with humanitarian work like food pantry boxes or grief counseling, but with their bodies, their preaching, their prayers, their public presence and… |
(2026-04-05). Beyond the Code: Reclaiming Human Agency in an AI-First World. fairobserver.com Artificial intelligence has come of age, moving from a domain of technological novelty to a defining force reshaping global economic, social and industrial systems. Moreover, its ability to process vast amounts of data, streamline processes and provide insights on a scale unimaginable a decade ago has made it imperative for the overall functioning of governments,…
(2026-04-05). Resident doctor appeals for a unified fightback against Starmer government threats. wsws.org The government's National Health Service 10-Year Plan proposes cuts of £17 billion a year. The very existence of the NHS is under threat.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Search for journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq enters sixth day. newarab.com 
The search for Kittleson, an independent reporter who wrote for The New Arab and other outlets, covered conflict zones across the Middle East. | She was
(2026-04-05). LEVER WEEKLY: The Philosopher's Stonewalling. levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this week: :
(2026-04-05). How France Turned Lavrov's Platform into a Strategic Communication Operation. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian information doctrine operates on a consistent premise: that the openness of Western media systems is a vulnerability to be exploited. Granting an adversary access to a national broadcast platform at a moment of maximum diplomatic exposure is either a vulnerability or a prepared position. On March 26, France's principal public television channel, France 2, …
(2026-04-05). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Christians mark Easter in solidarity with war-hit south. newarab.com 
This year's celebrations were dedicated to "people in the south," said Jenny Yazbek al-Jamal, as she left mass at a church in Beirut's northern suburb of Jdeideh. | With family living in the region, the 55-year-old said she feels like "one of them". | It is not only Christia…
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). SCOTUS Rules Against Trans Community on Transgender Day of Visibility. indybay.org On March 31, the day celebrated internationally as Transgender Day of Visibility, the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The court rejected a Colorado ban on LGBTQ child "conversion therapy", ruling against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds. Demonstrators in Mountain View, CA said the announcement of the ruling was intentionally timed.
(2026-04-05). Migrants missing after Mediterranean capsize: NGOs. newarab.com 
Dozens of people are missing after a migrant boat capsized in the central Two people died and 32 were rescued from the boat, which had left "Tragic Easter shipwreck. 32 survivors, two bodies recovered and more than 70 peop…
(2026-04-05). Trouble For Nexstar Merger That Would Create Mega-Network For MAGA. popularresistance.org It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes. But there's one official who has stood apart, and he's done so by not only mimicking Trump, but by remaking the US media in his boss's image, most recently by rushing through local TV broadcast giant Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. | "Unlike his predecessors, Carr isn't just another corporate lawyer," Rolling Stone's Matt Bai (3/17/26) wrote about Brendan Carr, Trump's Federal Communications Commission chair: | He is a cultural claims adjuster, a pasty-faced, soft-spoken…
(2026-04-05). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy in Syria to meet President Sharaa, sources say. al-monitor.com April 5 (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has made his first visit to Syria to hold a meeting with his counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa, two Syrian sources told Reuters on Sunday.The talks were linked to defence in light of the regional war, one of the sources, a government adviser, said. (Reporting by Timour Azhari; Editing by Hugh Lawson)…
(2026-04-05). Zelenskiy's Middle East Diplomacy: Strengthening Security and Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday to discuss enhancing security, as part of Kyiv's initiative to share its military know-how in the Middle East following the Iran conflict.
(2026-04-05). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-05). Mexico: Another manifestation of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The FARO Cosmos Cultural Center in Mexico City hosted the Second Cultural Day of Solidarity with Cuba, amidst the intensification of the US blockade that continues to impact the Caribbean nation. | During the event, organized by the Mexico City Cultural Outreach Department with the support of the Cuban Embassy, more than 40 boxes of dialysis catheters were donated to patients on the largest island in the Antilles. | The event, held this Saturday, also included activities such as the screening of a documentary about the historical ties between the two countries and a perfo…
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). US commandos went deep into Iran to rescue downed airman: media. al-monitor.com American commandos deployed deep into Iranian territory to rescue a downed airman, US news outlets reported on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump announced that the crew member had been recovered "safe and sound."Tehran said this week it had shot down an F-15 warplane, the first US fighter jet to go down inside Iran since the start of the war. Washington has not confirmed the details of how the fighter went down.
(2026-04-05). 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A second US pilot who was shot down over Iran has been rescued and is now safely out of the country, a senior official said. This rescue mission was one of the most difficult operations | 'We got him: Donald Trump announces rescue of missing pilot of F-15 from Iran…
(2026-04-05). 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…
(2026-04-05). Harlem, The Black Panthers, And The Return Of 'Power To The People'. popularresistance.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 the 1960s, when I was an honorary member. | The history of the Black Panthers is deeply tied to protests for civil and political rights, particularly for Black Americans, but also for other marginalized c…
(2026-04-05). Diesel too dear? Give the vintage tractor a run. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-05). Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? As winter transitions into spring, longer days of sunshine and warmer weather can improve one's mood after a cold winter keeps us inside. However, for some individuals in Philadelphia, this change doesn't happen right away. | Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression linked to seasonal changes, typically appearing during fall and winter, when daylight hours decrease. Unlike other types of depression, SAD follows a predictable pattern. | "It has an annual r…
(2026-04-05). Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time. sanews.gov.za Fuelling dignity, one refill at a time | By Sihle Manda | In the villages and busy taxi ranks of Rustenburg, North West, blue LPG cylinders are becoming unlikely symbols of dignity and safety. | At the centre of this quiet energy shift is Refilwe Sebothoma, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hakem Energies, a self-funded enterprise determined to tackle energy poverty while building opportunity from the ground up. | "I am very passionate about entrepreneurship because I believe it is a powerful tool that can help me empower people. Throughout the years, we have done a lot of things in different industries."
(2026-04-05). Iran internet blackout is longest nationwide shutdown on record: NetBlocks. newarab.com 
"Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks…
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Yemen's Houthis claim cluster missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport. aljazeera.com Yemen's Houthi military spokesman has claimed responsibility for a strike on Israel's Ben Gurion airport in Jaffa.
(2026-04-05). Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia. scmp.com Afghanistan aims to increase trade with Central Asian countries to US$10 billion within the next three or four years, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said on Sunday. | Trade with Central Asian countries to Afghanistan's north came to about US$2.7 billion in 2025, itself a significant increase over previous years, Muttaqi said.
(2026-04-05). On Easter, Pope Leo urges world leaders to end wars, renounce conquest. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, April 5 (Reuters) – Pope Leo urged global leaders in his Easter message on Sunday to end the conflicts raging across the world and abandon any schemes for power, conquest or domination.The pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war, lamented in a special message to the thousands gathered in St. Peter's Square that people "are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent".
(2026-04-05). "Casualty Cover-up" : The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca Almost 750 U.S. troops have been wounded or killed in the Middle East since October 2023, an analysis by The Intercept has found. But the Pentagon won't acknowledge it. ; ⚪ To read this article in the following languages, click the Translate …
(2026-04-05). Cross-Border Days Of Solidarity Against Rigged Trade Agenda. scheerpost.com 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 …
(2026-04-05). Miliband Expected to Block North Sea Oil Drilling. wattsupwiththat.com The Energy Secretary is understood to be resisting the development of Rosebank, the UK's largest untapped oil field, estimated to contain up to 300 million barrels of oil.
(2026-04-05). Two Bold Proposals to Tax Wealth Across the Land. scheerpost.com Wealth tax proposals from Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren show a growing appetite to rein in the rich. Chuck Collins for Inequality.org How can the U.S. reverse democracy-distorting concentrations of wealth and power? A federal annual wealth tax must be part of the equation. The richest 0.1 percent — the top one-thousandth of households, …
(2026-04-05). 'If India tries to…': Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof. | Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target. | He said that if India tries any "false flag" operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but h…
(2026-04-05). Hamas armed wing says disarmament calls are unacceptable. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). Wilder edges retiring Chisora in chaotic heavyweight boxing fight. aljazeera.com Former WBC champion comes out on top in the closely contested fight against his British opponent in London.
(2026-04-05). DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under deal. scmp.com The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive some migrants as part of a new deal under the Trump administration's third-country programme, its government said on Sunday, the latest such African nation to receive migrants being deported from the United States. | The deportees will start arriving in DR Congo this month, the Congolese Ministry of Communications said in a statement, without further details on the date or the number of deportees expected.
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs. counterpunch.org 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 "tear up the social fabric." Amnesty's new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls "civil society organizations." But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. | To read this article, log in
(2026-04-05). Indonesia lays to rest peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
Peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon, 28, died when a projectile exploded on 29 March in southern Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah have been fighting since Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war. | Two other blue helmets, Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, 33, and Muhammad Nur Ichwan, 26, died a day later when an explosion struck a logistics convoy of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon…
(2026-04-05). The Algerian civil registry during the colonial period. unitedworldint.com A policy to humiliate the Algerian people By Sahifa Sharif, archeologist In Algeria, many families still suffer from the aftereffects of French colonization. France once imposed a patronymic system to accurately recognize the number of Algerians. Following this new system, several transcription errors occurred, as well as the creation of fanciful family names, difficult to …
(2026-04-05). The EU's shift to ICE-style deportations threatens human rights. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). and How Ukraine turned the seas against Russia. haaretz.com Using explosive drone boats launched far from the home front, Kyiv has expanded its war on Russia's shadow fleet, striking tankers thousands of kilometers from the front lines…
(2026-04-05). Lebanon's Aoun calls for Israel talks, warns of social division. newarab.com 
He also addressed the issue of possible sectarian and social tension as a result of the massive refugee crisis caused by Isr…
(2026-04-05). Another Reform candidate has praised Enoch Powell. thecanary.co 
On 4 April, we reported that a Reform UK candidate was exposed for posting positively about Enoch Powell. That candidate was Brett Muscroft, and we've since learned he isn't the only Powell fanboy that Reform are set to run in the upcoming local elections: Next we have Arnold Tabor, candidate for South Elmsall and South […] | By
(2026-04-05). Russian wheat freighter sinks after attack by Ukrainian drones. scmp.com A cargo ‚Å ship carrying wheat sank in the Sea of Azov after coming under attack from Ukrainian drones, a Russia-installed official said on Sunday, leaving one person dead and two ‚Äåmissing. | Vladimir Saldo, Moscow-installed leader of the Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine's Kherson region, said the attack happened on Friday but crew members were unable to make known what had happened to them until Sunday.
(2026-04-05). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-05). Friday 6/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-05). 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.
(2026-04-05). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-05). Petition opposing Israel's death penalty needs help to hit 100k signatures. thecanary.co 
As we've reported, Israel has passed a law which will permit them to execute Palestinian prisoners. In response to this, Katharina Amanda Adler created a petition on the Parliament website. Should this petition hit 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for a debate in Parliament. Currently, it's fast approaching that target: You can sign the […] | By
(2026-04-05). At anti-war protests, safer as a horse than a human. haaretz.com Police made sure to escort their horses to an underground shelter during missile fire, while detained anti-war protesters were made to shelter in a glass apartment lobby, breaching army guidelines — and their right to not get blown up…
(2026-04-05). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-05). Under Israeli restrictions, Palestinian Christians mark quiet Holy Week. aljazeera.com Israeli restrictions disrupt Jerusalem's Holy Week, leaving the Christian Quarter deserted and businesses shuttered.
(2026-04-05). Jacob Between Judaism and Islam: Are Jews Deceivers? muslimskeptic.com Jacob/Ya'qub (peace be upon him) occupies a central and enduring place in both Judaism and Islam, though the theological framing of his significance differs across the two traditions. In Judaism, Jacob's importance is inseparable from his transformation into Israel (Yisrael), the name bestowed upon him after he supposedly "wrestled" with "the divine being" in Genesis …
(2026-04-05). Nikola Vasilj Shines as St. Pauli Struggles against Relegation. devdiscourse.com Nikola Vasilj showcased exceptional goalkeeping skills in St. Pauli's 1-1 draw with Union Berlin on Sunday.
(2026-04-05). Arrive Alive: road safety tips. sanews.gov.za Arrive Alive: road safety tips | Traffic volumes along major corridors across the country are expected to increase as travellers return from various religious and holiday destinations. | With the majority of road crashes attributed to human behaviour, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has urged drivers, passengers and pedestrians to take responsibility for their conduct on shared roads. | Government continues to implement the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign throughout the year, aimed at reducing road accidents and fatalities. | "Our mandate is clear: to ensure that every South African who sets out o…
(2026-04-05). Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, Israel announces 'security buffer'. scmp.com An Israeli air strike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a statement. | Another Israeli attack on the Jnah neighbourhood in Beirut killed four people and injured ‚Äå39 others, the ministry added. | The strike on Kfarhata followed an overnight evacuation order by the Israeli military instructing residents to leave the village.
(2026-04-05). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-05). 'Choose peace': Pope Leo marks Easter under cloud of MidEast war. newarab.com 
(2026-04-05). What's the Importance of the Newly Revived Russia-US Interparliamentary Dialogue? globalresearch.ca Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna hosted a delegation of Russian lawmakers who visited DC after the sanctions upon them were temporarily lifted.
(2026-04-05). Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary. scmp.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday appeared to suggest Ukraine was involved in planning an act of sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on a gas pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to the two countries. | Earlier on Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said explosives "of devastating force" were found on the Balkan Stream pipeline near the village of Velebit on the Hungarian border.
(2026-04-05). Sunday Sports Update: Injuries Mark MLB Lineup Changes. devdiscourse.com In a busy Sunday sports schedule, numerous MLB teams adjusted their rosters in response to injuries, with significant moves made by the Dodgers and Cubs. Notably, Mookie Betts and Cade Horton have been placed on the injured list, impacting team lineups.
(2026-04-05). Easter in Jerusalem disrupted by war and restrictions at Holy Sepulchre. al-monitor.com In the usually lively alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City, silence reigned on Easter Sunday, with the holiday overshadowed by war and restrictions on access to the Holy Sepulchre, where the faithful commemorate Christ's crucifixion and resurrection.On routes approaching the church, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was crucified, buried and rose from the dead, police at checkpoints screened a small number of worshippers allowed near the site.All shops in the area were closed, heightening the sense of emptiness.
(2026-04-05). Executing with Prejudice: Israel's Death Penalty Law. globalresearch.ca It was celebrated with ghoulish delight. | On March 30, the Israeli Knesset passed the The death …
(2026-04-05). another Israelis, Palestinians team up to protest death penalty. haaretz.com Rare West Bank protest brings together activists from both sides who warn Israel is 'moving in the opposite direction' of a solution…
(2026-04-05). Despite rain, hundreds dress in their Sunday best for Philly's 93rd annual Easter Promenade. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Despite Philadelphia being blanketed in rain, hundreds of people put on their Sunday best for the The rain didn't allow for the usual crowd to strut, or hop, down South Street in the afternoon, but those who attended made the most of it, especially during the "best-dressed contest." | Grand Marshal Henri David led his 31st promenade, w…
(2026-04-05). 'Kansas Was Going To Be The First Domino That Fell': Red States Are Making Lists Of Trans People As Surveillance Ramps Up. scheerpost.com States including Kansas, Indiana, Texas, and Tennessee are looking to collect information about people who sought gender-affirming care or changed gender markers on documents Nick Fulton for Prism Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Tennessee, and other states are creating lists of trans people, moves that advocates say would make it nearly impossible to exist in a trans …
(2026-04-05). Journalist demands damages from MP who called him a Jew hater. thecanary.co 
Independent journalist and Canary contributor Jody McIntyre has claimed victory over Labour MP Mike Katz. At the same time, he's saying the situation isn't over until Katz pays damages: MAJOR UPDATE: Pleased to announce that in response to our legal demands and the generous contributions of my supporters, Labour peer Mike Katz has now deleted his defamatory […] | By
(2026-04-05). Tree tragedy and 'polonium' scare mar Easter egg hunts in Germany. scmp.com Three people, including a 10-month-old girl, were killed on Sunday when high winds toppled a tree in northern Germany during an Easter egg hunt, police said. | Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the event in woods near the town of Satrupholm at around 11am when a 30-metre tree fell on the group, police said in a statement.
(2026-04-05). Danish pseudo-left lines up with European imperialism against US over Greenland. wsws.org The Red-Green Alliance's support for Denmark's Social Democrat-led government, which has endorsed Washington's war of extermination against Iran, is likewise a wholehearted endorsement of European imperialism against the US in the conflict over Greenland.
(2026-04-05). NGOs warn Iran war is hindering relief from reaching millions. newarab.com 
Aid groups are warning that Not only has the conflict cut off vital shipping routes, creating K…
(2026-04-05). Book review: American Midnight: The Great War, a violent peace, and democracy's forgotten crisis. wsws.org Adam Hochschild's vivid, engaging account of the political subordination of the society to the needs of a ruling class waging an imperialist war deserves a wide readership.
(2026-04-05). How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra PamukWASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) – The rescue had unfolded with near‚Äëperfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‚Äëfoot ridge and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.Then everything stopped.
(2026-04-05). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-05). The Securitization of Everything. moderndiplomacy.eu The Vocabulary Shift That Changed the Rules Something happened to the word "security" over the past decade, and the consequences are still playing out. It used to have a reasonably clear meaning. Security was about borders, armies, intelligence agencies, and the physical protection of states and citizens — a domain with defined edges. Trade policy …
(2026-04-05). Faculty Fight Anti-Union Tactics At St. John's University In New York. popularresistance.org Sixty-two years ago, St. John's University (SJU) in New York City became the site of the first major faculty strike in U.S. history — a year-long conflict that followed the firing of 33 teachers, including three priests, without due process. Now, the struggle over labor conditions has forced the faculty to once again mobilize, a move precipitated by the current college administration's abrupt announcement that it will no longer recognize two faculty unions or continue negotiations to hash out a new contract. | St. John's president, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, and Provost and Senior Vice President Simon Geir Mà&p…
(2026-04-05). Irán derribó dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Medios de prensa iraníes informaron este domingo que dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos fueron derribadas durante operaciones vinculadas a ataques contra Irán, lo que representa las primeras pérdidas de este tipo en un conflicto en más de 20 años. | De acuerdo con los reportes, un caza F-15 fue abatido, tras lo cual uno de los pilotos logró eyectarse, mientras se activaron operaciones de búsqueda y rescate para el segundo tripulante. | Además, se informó que un avión de ataque A-10 fue alcanzado cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Su piloto consiguió dirigir la aeronave hacia el espacio aéreo de Kuwait antes de s…
(2026-04-05). Irán derribó dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Medios de prensa iraníes informaron este domingo que dos aeronaves militares de Estados Unidos fueron derribadas durante operaciones vinculadas a ataques contra Irán, lo que representa las primeras pérdidas de este tipo en un conflicto en más de 20 años. | De acuerdo con los reportes, un caza F-15 fue abatido, tras lo cual uno de los pilotos logró eyectarse, mientras se activaron operaciones de búsqueda y rescate para el segundo tripulante. | Además, se informó que un avión de ataque A-10 fue alcanzado cerca del estrecho de Ormuz. Su piloto consiguió dirigir la aeronave hacia el espacio aéreo de Kuwait antes de s…
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). Ballet Nacional de Cuba recordará al maestro José Parés en próximas funciones. cubadebate.cu El maestro y bailarín puertorriqueño José Parés (1926-2006), una de las personalidades más destacadas en la historia del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, será recordado en su centenario durante las próximas funciones de la compañía con la representación de una de las obras en las que brilló especialmente su arte, "La fille mal gardée".
(2026-04-05). UNE prevé afectación de 1 752 MW en horario pico este domingo. cubadebate.cu En su parte para este domingo, la Unión Eléctrica informa sobre las incidencias en la generación térmica. Para el horario pico, se estima una disponibilidad de 1 278 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 000 MW, con un déficit de 1 722 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1 752 MW en este horario.
(2026-04-05). Cuba lamenta fallecimiento del destacado actor Jorge Losada. radiohc.cu El Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas (CNAE) confirmó el fallecimiento este domingo del destacado actor Jorge Losada, figura que contribuyó a enaltecer la cultura de la nación desde una obra consagrada a la escena. | En su mensaje, la entidad lamentó el deceso de Losada, al que consideró un referente para varias generaciones de artistas y públicos, gracias a su versatilidad y entrega. | Con su muerte, el país despide a una "figura imprescindible de la escena cubana", cuya carrera comenzó en la radio como declamador, en la década de 1950, y "se extendió con éxito al teatro, la televisión y el cine ª. | S…
(2026-04-05). El orgullo de ser joven revolucionario en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con un mensaje de saludo y felicitación del Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, en toda Cuba se celebraron actividades culturales y deportivas para recordar, este 4 de abril, las fechas fundacionales de las organizaciones infantil y juvenil del país. | En su perfil de twitter, el mandatario cubano cubano publicó: ´Les corresponde canalizar creativamente el talento, la energía, y el entusiasmo natural de la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud en ambientes sanos, libres de violencia, enajenación y drogas. No olvidemos a (Julio Antonio) Mel…
(2026-04-05). Cubanos por ratificar clasificación al tenis de mesa para Santo Domingo 2026. radiohc.cu Los equipos cubanos de tenis de mesa, que desde mañana lunes enfrentarán varios torneos en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, tienen como primer objetivo confirmar los cupos que ya poseen por ranking. | Pese a la privilegiada situación, las formaciones de la mayor isla de las Antillas deberán tener presencia en el torneo clasificatorio a los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026, previstos del 24 de julio al 8 de agosto. | Ese será el primer momento a vivir ahora en el Pabellón de Tenis de Mesa del Parque del Este, donde son esperados más de 200 competidores para intervenir, también, en el…
(2026-04-05). Cita de la enseñanza del ballet concluyó en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu El XXXI Encuentro Internacional de Academias para la Enseñanza del Ballet celebró este sábado su gala de clausura en el Teatro Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana, luego de varias jornadas de actividades. | Como cada año, el evento constituyó una plataforma para talentos en formación, maestros y profesionales de varias naciones, quienes arribaron a la cita para confraternizar e intercambiar experiencias. | El programa incluyó conferencias especializadas, talleres y clases magistrales, entre otras acciones. | Organizada por la Escuela Nacional de Ballet 'Fernando Alonso', la cita propició el aprendizaje en…
(2026-04-05). Por el bienestar animal: øPor qué prevención y enfoque por Una Sola Salud? cubadebate.cu Este 7 de abril, "Día Mundial de la Salud", celebraremos la jornada conmemorativa que desde 1950 marca, además de actividades alegóricas a la salud, un motivo para reflexionar sobre los desafíos de la salud a nivel global y sobre cómo los abordaremos desde nuestra labor profesional, la ciencia y la tecnología.
(2026-04-05). ONU: Relatora alerta sobre retroceso democrático en Ecuador. radiohc.cu La relatora de Naciones Unidas para la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gian Romero, expresó su preocupación por lo que calificó como un retroceso democrático en Ecuador, marcado por persecuciones políticas y denuncias de desapariciones forzadas contra líderes sociales. | A través de publicaciones en su perfil de X, Romero señaló que existe un "deterioro cívico" en ese país, y cuestionó las medidas adoptadas por el Gobierno de Daniel Noboa, en particular las dirigidas contra organizaciones no gubernamentales críticas de la situación política y social. | Un ejemplo de mecanismo represivo hacia las organizaciones…
(2026-04-05). Relatora de ONU alerta sobre "deriva autoritaria" bajo Gobierno de Noboa en Ecuador. cubadebate.cu La relatora especial de la ONU sobre la libertad de asociación y asamblea, Gina Romero, advirtió que Ecuador se encuentra hoy en una "deriva autoritaria" y urgió a detener el deterioro del espacio cívico en el país sudamericano bajo la presidencia de Daniel Noboa.