(2026-04-08). Ignoring genocide the bill for Australia's silence has arrived. asiapacificreport.nz 
There is a bitter truth that must be spoken before we can talk honestly about what is happening to us now. Michael West Media reports on Australia's quiet complicity in the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown When the bombs fell on Gaza, Australia was quiet. When the hospitals were destroyed, when…
(2026-04-07). Key points of Iran's official statement on ceasefire with U.S. ecns.cn Key points of Irans official statement on ceasefire with U. ⚪ It is necessary for all Iranians to trust and support the negotiation process with the United States, which is under the supervision of the supreme leader and the"highest levels of the system."‚ñ .
(2026-04-08). Kashmir's Cleric Praises US-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has praised the newly announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He sees this development as a significant move towards peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and restraint over confrontation for resolving conflicts.
(2026-04-08). Ceasefire deal sends oil tumbling below $100 and stocks soaring. moderndiplomacy.eu Oil prices decreased while stocks and bonds increased on Wednesday due to a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, which raised hopes for the return of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. This news followed weeks of market fluctuations caused by U. S. and Israeli attacks on Iran in late February, which …
(2026-04-08). Trump: US to step in and help manage Strait of Hormuz congestion. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States will assist in increasing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, he agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran just before the deadline for Tehran to reopen the strait or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. This agreement requires Iran to …
(2026-04-08). Even with Hormuz reopened, jet fuel supplies won't recover for months, IATA warns. moderndiplomacy.eu The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh, stated on Wednesday that it would take months for jet fuel supply to recover, even if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. This is due to disruptions in refining capacity in the Middle East. Jet fuel is the second-largest cost for airlines after labor, …
(2026-04-08). Macron: Over 15 countries plan to secure Strait of Hormuz access. moderndiplomacy.eu French President Emmanuel Macron announced that about 15 countries are working together to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world's oil supply flows, following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. He mentioned that these countries are mobilized and planning a defensive mission coordinated with Iran to enable …
(2026-04-08). Maritime Opportunities Arise from U.S.-Iran Ceasefire. devdiscourse.com The Danish shipping giant Maersk expressed cautious optimism this Wednesday in the wake of a recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, suggesting it could foster improved transit opportunities for vessels navigating the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-07). Iranian FM says safe passage through Hormuz Strait possible for 2 weeks. ecns.cn Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said early Wednesday that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible for a period of two weeks through coordination with the Iranian armed forces, with due consideration of technical limitations.
(2026-04-08). threatens to 'annihilate' Iran — Antiwar protests called across U.S. iacenter.org April 7, 2026 April 7. The U.S. president threatened April 6 to annihilate Iran's civilian infrastructure starting the evening of April 7 if the Iranian government fails to open the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic. His earlier similar threat was laced with obscenities usually unsaid in public by imperialist heads of state. Four U.S. planes and two helicopters destroyed in reported 'rescue' of a downed specialist in Iran April 5, 2026. $200 million in U.S. equipment lost, possible unreported casualties. In response, 14 million Iranians vowed to risk their lives rather than submit. Thousands have already lined up o…
(2026-04-08). US, Iran Strike Two-Week Ceasefire Deal, Agree to Reopen Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, reaching a deal just before President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This announcement came after mediation by Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who invited both Iranian and U. S. delegations to …
(2026-04-08). Hezbollah halts attacks following US-Iran ceasefire, sources say. moderndiplomacy.eu Hezbollah stopped firing at northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon early Wednesday, as part of a ceasefire announced by the U. S. and Iran, according to three sources tied to the group. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif indicated that the two-week ceasefire would cover Lebanon, where violence erupted between Hezbollah and Israel on March …
(2026-04-08). Israel endorses Trump's two-week halt to Iran strikes, clarifies Lebanon not included. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel supports U. S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause attacks against Iran for two weeks but states that this ceasefire does not include Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Minister's office expressed that Israel backs the U. S. move on the condition that Iran opens the strait and halts attacks on the U. S., Israel, and …
(2026-04-07). Israel continues to strike Iran despite ceasefire declared by U.S., Iran: media. ecns.cn JERUSALEM, April 8 ⚪ Israel is continuing its strike against Iran despite a ceasefire declared by the United States and Iran, Israeli media quoted a security official as saying on Wednesday.
(2026-04-07). Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing and attack of Iran for 2 weeks. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has agreed to"suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.".
(2026-04-08). Iran declares 'historic victory' over the U.S., says enemy forced to accept its proposal. iacenter.org Iranian people risk their lives to protect their infrastructure from U.S. attacks. The following statement issued by Iran's Supreme National Security Council in response to the MAGA president's two-week "ceasefire" was published by Press TV on April 7. "Good news to the dear nation of Iran! Nearly all the objectives of the war have been achieved. * "The noble people of Iran should know that, thanks to the sacrifices of their children and their historic presence on the scene, the enemy has been begging for a ceasefire for over a month. * "However, the country's officials have responded negatively to all these requ…
(2026-04-08). A "Ceasefire" Not to be Trusted. globalresearch.ca US President Trump and Israel PM Netanyahu have reneged on every single deal.
(2026-04-08). Varun Sanghi to Lead OLX India as Non-Executive Chairman. devdiscourse.com Mumbai, April 8, 2026 — Sobek Auto India Private Limited, the wholly-owned subsidiary of CarTrade Tech Limited, announced Varun Sanghi's appointment as Non-Executive Chairman of OLX India. Sanghi's expertise from his decade-long tenure at CarTrade will steer OLX India towards its next strategic growth phase.
(2026-04-08). Daily Memo: ICE Shoots At Man in Central Valley and ICE Takes People in the Coachella Valley and Glendora. lataco.com ICE continues to conduct raids and traffic stops, taking three men from their work truck in the Coachella Valley.
(2026-04-08). Flying Instructor Under Investigation for Alleged Assault. devdiscourse.com A female student at a private pilot training institute has accused a flying instructor of sexual assault, police reported on Wednesday. The alleged incident occurred before December last year.
(2026-04-08). How Young Entrepreneurs Can Save Money While Scaling Their Lifestyle. moguldom.com Navigating the entrepreneurial world as a young startup owner comes with its fair share of challenges. You're not only focused on growing your business but also managing your finances efficiently. Here's a handy tip: integrating savings practices into your lifestyle as you scale can significantly contribute to both your personal and business success. One practical …
(2026-04-08). Experts raise concerns over Trump's cognitive, behavioral decline. mronline.org 
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Trump is "not the same man he was four weeks ago" and exhibiting signs of frontotemporal dementia.
(2026-04-07). UN Security Council's actions must not grant license to use of force: Chinese envoy. ecns.cn The UN Security Council's actions must not grant a license to the use of force, let alone further exacerbate tensions and add fuel to the fire, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, on Tuesday.
(2026-04-08). When allies threaten war crimes, silence is self-destruction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). DPRK fires unidentified projectile into East Sea: S. Korean military. ecns.cn SEOUL, April 8 ⚪ South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday that the Democratic Peoples Republic of Koreafired an unidentified projectile toward the eastern waters.
(2026-04-08). More than meets the eye: The material dialectic of vision. mronline.org 
Charles Darwin said that thinking about the vertebrate eye made him "shudder."
(2026-04-08). Your Support Keeps Truth Alive. Donate to Global Research. globalresearch.ca The media is a pillar of democracy; without it, accountability becomes almost impossible. It is the public's eyes and ears, the foremost critic of power and the vanguard of truth. | But what happens when the media is co-opted by the …
(2026-04-08). Birthright case forces U.S. Supreme Court to confront prospect of Americans losing citizenship. mronline.org 
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical. The order as written applies only to babies born in the future, and the Trump administration has asked the court to exclude current citizens from any decision. Still, …
(2026-04-07). Pakistani PM confirms Iran, U.S. and allies agreed to immediate ceasefire. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on X on Wednesday that Iran and the U.S., along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
(2008-04-26). The backlash against the backlash: Socialist feminism & left politics in a time of reaction. links.org.au 
Diana O'Dwyer — After several years when the far right seemed to be growing almost unopposed, there is now a growing feminist backlash to the backlash.
(2026-04-08). Democratic promise to algorithmic power: How social media reshaped truth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). The breach of trust fuelling One Nation. onlineopinion.com.au What finally broke the Coalition vote? The answer may begin with Covid, not immigration.
(2026-04-08). Iranians braced for darkness prior to ceasefire announcement. newarab.com 
"I'm not great at math, but where will the money, the resources, and the experts come from to rebuild a country that ordinary people spent decades trying to build?" | This is the question haunting Sara, a 34-year-old public relations manager in For
(2026-04-07). Cheng arrives in Shanghai, kicking off KMT delegation's mainland visit. ecns.cn A delegation of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led by its chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, arrived in Shanghai at noon on Tuesday for a mainland visit that will run through Sunday.
(2026-04-08). Bringing Warmongers to Justice? The Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal. globalresearch.ca [This article was first posted on GR in December 2023.] | The precise road map of the Ukraine War Crimes Tribunal is still an enigma. Even the format of the court, as a Russian or an international legal institution, remains unclear. …
(2026-04-07). Pakistani PM says U.S.-Iran ceasefire covers "everywhere" including Lebanon. ecns.cn ISLAMABAD, April 8 ⚪ Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced that an immediate ceasefire has been agreed between Iran and the United States, along with their allies, saying it applies"everywhere including Lebanon.".
(2026-04-08). Tensions Escalate: North Korea's Missile Launch Provocations. devdiscourse.com North Korea has heightened tensions with recent ballistic missile launches, adding to a series of tests that challenge hopes for eased relations with South Korea. These provocations come as Pyongyang dismissed U.N. bans, reaffirming its commitment to weapons development.
(2026-04-08). Women's Rights in Iran: The Country Often Portrayed as "Backward" , Surpasses the United States in All Academic Areas. globalresearch.ca [Below is an AI English translation from In the grand theater of geopolitics, Iran is systematically portrayed as a hell for women, a country where the veil masks widespread oppression. Yet, when one dares to look at the …
(2026-04-08). Delhi High Court Dismisses Petition in AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam. devdiscourse.com In a significant development in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, the Delhi High Court dismissed a petition from British national Christian Michel James on Wednesday. The petition sought his release from prison, arguing that after serving the maximum sentence possible, his continued detention in India has become unlawful.
(2026-04-07). China's appliances increasingly predicting, preparing, interacting. ecns.cn Before a family gets home, their car has already spoken to the house. This means that when they arrive at their house, the air-conditioner is on and the air purifier is running.
(2026-04-08). Selected Articles: Video: Donald Trump: "A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight" globalresearch.ca 
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(2026-04-08). The Indian Ocean as Fragmented Maritime Space: Why It Never Spoke as One. moderndiplomacy.eu The US sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka on 4 March was not just another incidents in the widening West Asian war. In fact it was a warning shot to the entire Indian Ocean Region. A conflict initiated far from South Asian and Indian Ocean shores spilled directly into the "oceanic …
(2026-04-08). Romuald Wadagni: From Finance Minister to Benin's Presidential Front-runner. devdiscourse.com Romuald Wadagni, previously Benin's Finance Minister, stands as the leading candidate in the upcoming presidential election. Known for his role in expanding the nation's economy and tripling the national budget under outgoing President Patrice Talon, Wadagni has maintained strong ties with his predecessor.
(2026-04-07). KMT chairwoman pays homage to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. ecns.cn NANJING, April 8 ⚪ Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintangparty, led a KMT delegation on Wednesday morning to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital of east Chinas Jiangsu Province.
(2026-04-08). The California refinery crisis is a national security risk for America. onlineopinion.com.au California transportation fuel demands are among the highest in the nation and are now beginning to be imported from refineries in foreign countries.
(2026-04-07). Insights | Experts extol tangible fruits from ties between China and ASEAN countries. ecns.cn China and ASEAN commenced their dialogue relations in 1991, and after more than 30 years of diligent collaboration, they have forged a solid, comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2026-04-07). Spring blossoms in Beijing attract visitors. ecns.cn Residents admire blooming crabapple flowers at Yuan Dadu City Wall Ruins Park in Beijing, April 7, 2026.
(2026-04-08). Stop the stupid! Donald Trump & Co have got to go. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Ceasefire Offers Hope for U.S.-Iran Relations. devdiscourse.com The recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement signals a positive development amid rising tensions, according to European Union's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. She highlighted the deal's potential to de-escalate threats and facilitate diplomatic dialogue.
(2026-04-08). Iran, Trump, and the Imperial Licence to Break the Law. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump's war on Iran has done what imperial wars often do. It has stripped the familiar vocabulary to the bone. The old words are still there, of course. Security. Stability. Deterrence. Order. But they no longer conceal very much. When a president threatens to wreck power plants, bridges, and the wider conditions of civilian …
(2026-04-08). When Seeing Isn't Believing: Netanyahu's 'Death' and AI-Driven Misinformation. moderndiplomacy.eu Recent rumours of Binyamin Netanyahu's death saw millions of impressions within hours, going immediately viral on the internet and infecting the public zeitgeist. These rumours outpaced official statements and reputable journalism. Online debates were notably centred not on the actual facts of the case, but on whether circulating videos were AI-generated or not — this …
(2026-04-07). China's Long March-8 rocket launches new internet satellites. ecns.cn China launched a Long March-8 carrier rocket on Tuesday in the southern island province of Hainan, sending 18 internet satellites into space.
(2026-04-07). KMT chairwoman begins visit to Chinese mainland. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, led a KMT delegation to the Chinese mainland on Tuesday.
(2026-04-08). Swiggy Partners with ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt for On-Train Dining. devdiscourse.com In a significant development for rail travelers, ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt have joined hands with Swiggy to offer an on-train dining experience. The new partnership will allow passengers to order meals from over 40,000 restaurant partners.
(2026-04-08). The Empire Backs Down, For Now. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-08). Excessive speculation on rupee was artificially drying up supply in market: RBI Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar on recent direction to banks. devdiscourse.com
(2026-04-08). There's hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, really. grist.org
(2026-04-08). El siglo de Fidel: øQuién es àÅngel García Seoane, el alcalde antiimperialista de Galicia? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En este capítulo de la serie: "El siglo de Fidel", conversamos con àÅngel García Seoane, quién accedió a recibirnos en su oficina de la alcaldía, donde hay una frase de Fidel y un busto del Che en cada departamento.
(2026-04-08). Un Premio Nobel y 600 académicos israelíes rompen silencio: La violencia de colonos israelíes en Cisjordania es terrorismo de Estado. cubadebate.cu El 30 de marzo de 2026, más de 600 académicos israelíes —profesores universitarios, investigadores, intelectuales de las instituciones más prestigiosas de Israel, entre ellos un Premio Nobel— firmaron una petición que sacude los cimientos del discurso oficial israelí. No la firmaron desde Ginebra ni desde Washington.
(2026-04-08). Alerta Bandec sobre nueva ola de estafas digitales mediante WhatsApp. cubadebate.cu El Banco de Crédito y Comercio (Bandec) en Matanzas emitió a través de redes sociales una alerta a la población sobre el incremento de estafas digitales que utilizan la plataforma de mensajería WhatsApp como principal vector de ataque.
(2026-04-08). Fuera de línea unidad de la termoeléctrica Ernesto Guevara por falla en turbina, informa la UNE. cubadebate.cu La Unidad 1 de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Ernesto Guevara De La Serna, ubicada en la provincia de Mayabeque, quedó fuera del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN) en la noche de este martes debido a una avería en su Sistema de Regulación de Turbina, informaron fuentes del sector.
(2026-04-07). US & Israel's desperation exposed as Trump's 48-hour Iran ultimatum ticks toward dangerous deadline. hindustantimes.com With Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum nearing expiry, the U.S. and Israel are reportedly finalising coordinated strike plans targeting key sites inside Iran. High-level talks between the Israel Defense Forces and U.S. Central Command have outlined operational roles and mission objectives, signalling readiness for escalation if Tehran continues to defy demands. Even as Trump claims the war could end "in days," preparations on the ground suggest a major military phase could be imminent.
(2026-04-07). Middle East war: global economic fallout. al-monitor.com Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war: – Asia stocks soar, oil plummets -Stock markets in Japan and Korea soared early Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, with talks during the interim period mediated by Pakistan.Oil prices meanwhile plummeted, with both the WTI and Brent crude benchmarks falling below $100 a barrel.- Iran agrees to safe Hormuz passage -…
(2026-04-07). Is the War In Iran About to Become Apocalyptic? (w/ Trita Parsi) Two Shows. scheerpost.com As Trump escalates threats, oil chokepoints tighten, and talk of "total surrender" creeps toward the unthinkable, Trita Parsi warns that the US-Israeli war on Iran is entering its most dangerous phase yet. Scheerpost Staff There are moments when the machinery of war begins to outrun the people operating it—when threats replace strategy, escalation replaces thinking, …
(2026-04-07). Trump to AFP: Iran deal and complete for US. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.In a telephone call, Trump said he believed China had persuaded Iran to negotiate, and said Tehran's enriched uranium would be "perfectly taken care of."The US leader appeared bullish on the truce with Iran, despite Tehran also casting it as a win for its side, and amid questions over exactly what both sides had agreed on.
(2026-04-07). threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans. al-monitor.com By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose and Steve HollandWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran if it does not yield to his demands drew rebukes from around the globe and even unnerved some aides and supporters, though administration officials said the increasingly hostile rhetoric was merely a negotiating tactic to force Tehran to concede.
(2026-04-07). Middle East war: ceasefire reactions. al-monitor.com The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with both sides claiming victory.Here are reactions from across the globe: – South Korea -South Korea welcomed the ceasefire and hoped it would bring about the safe passage of all vessels, including its own, through the Hormuz strait. "The South Korean government hopes that negotiations between the two sides will be successfully concluded and that peace and stability in the Middle East will be restored at an early date," South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
(2026-04-07). UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – A personal envoy of U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Iran as part of his efforts to encourage an end to the Iran war, but his travel plans will depend on security and logistics, a U.N. source said.Jean Arnault, a veteran U.N. diplomat Guterres named as his envoy on the conflict last month, headed to the Middle East on Monday, but the U.N. has not announced details of his itinerary.
(2026-04-07). 14 arrests at RAF Lakenheath after main gates shut down for 6 hours. thecanary.co 
14 peace campaigners were arrested during a 6 hour blockade of the main gates at RAF Lakenheath on 7 April. RAF Lakenheath is used exclusively by the United States Air Force and is sending fighter jets to the Iran war. The peace protesters used heavy-duty locks to attach themselves to a car, a large multi-coloured […] | By
(2026-04-07). Israeli Peace Activist: Gaza, Iran Lebanon Are All Part Of "One Forever War" That Must End. scheerpost.com At least 17 people were arrested Saturday as Israeli police violently cracked down on an antiwar protest in Tel Aviv, where hundreds had gathered condemning the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Israeli peace activist Alon-Lee Green, who helped organize the protest and was among those arrested, says the Israeli public's initial support for the war has …
(2026-04-07). Greenpeace To Join The Global Sumud Flotilla To Gaza. popularresistance.org Barcelona, Spain — Greenpeace has today announced that its ship, the Arctic Sunrise, will join the upcoming Global Sumud Flotilla. Sailing alongside more than seventy vessels and over a thousand participants who seek to directly challenge Israel's ongoing blockade of aid to Gaza. The Arctic Sunrise's role is to provide technical and operational maritime support so that the vessels safely transit across the Mediterranean before they complete the last 200 nautical miles onto Gaza's shores. Greenpeace has long condemned both the humanitarian and environmental crises caused by Israel's genocide on Gaza.
(2026-04-07). Palestine weekly wrap: Protests sweep West Bank after death penalty law. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes on Gaza escalate with children among the injured and civilians killed in densely populated areas.
(2026-04-07). WHO suspends Gaza ops after contract worker killed. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). No Kings In America, Real Resistance In Rome. popularresistance.org The "No Kings" slogan sounded promising when it exploded across the United States in 2025: a mass rejection of authoritarianism, unchecked executive power, and the cult of the strongman. But like so many liberal-led mobilizations in the Trump era, the U.S. version has revealed itself as carefully managed theater — heavy on performative outrage, light on principle, and deliberately blind to two of the greatest crimes of our time: Israel's genocide in Gaza and the illegal U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. | The contrast with the Italian "No Kings and Their Wars" mobilization in Rome could not be starker.
(2026-04-07). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-07). Epstein, the UN and "the clash of civilizations" unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 13 Min Read April 7, 2026 By Namit Verma, Author and security analyst The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Namit Verma, author and security analyst, gave …
(2026-04-07). Is Lula Only Now Discovering That Latin America Needs Stronger Defenses After He Abandoned Venezuela to Its Fate? globalresearch.ca A curious and perhaps belated shift has emerged from the Brazilian presidency in the wake of the January 2026 US For President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
(2026-04-07). Venezuela: Holy Week Tourism Grows 10%. OrinocoTribune.com On Monday, Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported that over 13 million Venezuelans enjoyed the country's tourist attractions during Holy Week. | During the presentation of the season's report, she said that a total of 13,651,680 people traveled throughout the country, highlighting that the figure represents a 10.51% increase in tourists compared to last year. In 2025, 12,357,000 tourists traveled throughout the country during Holy Week. | Speaking from La Silsa, Catia, in Caracas, she noted that the number of tourists mobilized demonstrates the Venezuelan people's spirit of resilience. "Nothing stop…
(2026-04-07). Six weeks in, US-Israel war on Iran becomes battle of endurance. newarab.com 
Last week marked a decisive shift in the trajectory of the From a high-risk US special forces operation deep inside Iranian territory to mounting pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, developments between 30 March and 5 April suggest that the conflict is no longer contained within defined battlefronts, but is increasingly shaped by endurance, escalation, and systemic pressure. |
(2026-04-07). Pakistan PM seeks two-week extension to deadline on Iran. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday requested that U.S. President Donald Trump make a two-week extension to a deadline he imposed on Iran to end its blockade of Gulf oil."To allow diplomacy to run its course, I earnestly request President Trump to extend the deadline for two weeks. Pakistan, in all sincerity, requests the Iranian brothers to open Strait of Hormuz for a corresponding period of two weeks as a goodwill gesture," Sharif said in a post on X.
(2026-04-07). Report from Tehran: "Hormuz Is Not a Tool to End the War But How Iran Wins the Aftermath" democracynow.org 
We speak with two Iranian scholars ahead of an 8 p.m. ET deadline set by President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face destruction of all its power plants, bridges and other civilian infrastructure. Twelve hours ahead of the deadline, the president posted on social media, "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will." | Iran has blocked most maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war, leading to a sharp increase in oil and gas prices around the world. M…
(2026-04-07). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Trump mulls Pakistan delay plea -The White House said US President Donald Trump was studying a last-minute request from mediator Pakistan to extend his 8: 00 PM (midnight GMT) deadline for Iran to make a deal by two weeks.Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made his appeal to Trump in a post on X, also requesting Iran agree to a two-week opening of the Strait of Hormuz.Trump said earlier Tuesday that "a whole civilization will die" if Tehran fails to make a deal.- Blasts in Baghdad, Doha, UAE -…
(2026-04-07). For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron. scmp.com The Strait of Hormuz blockage is being felt far and wide. While the world struggles with higher pump prices, key energy exporters such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar face severe economic setbacks. In Gulf states serving as air hubs, expats and affluent locals are scrambling for the exit. | The discovery of oil transformed Arabian deserts into rich petro-states. Knowing this wealth would not flow forever, the states leveraged their strategic locations to become air traffic hubs….
(2026-04-07). Iran claims downing of 12 US aircraft as Trump extends deadline amid intensifying conflict. ecns.cn Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate on Sunday, as Iran claimed that it has shot down 12 US aircraft of various types since April 3 while US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran's energy facilities and bridges after signaled another delay to its ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz, even as both sides hinted at ongoing diplomatic contacts.
(2026-04-07). Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire, Iran says safe passage through Hormuz possible. al-monitor.com By Steve Holland, Parisa Hafezi, Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Jasper WardWASHINGTON/DUBAI/CAIRO, April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
(2026-04-07). Asian Airlines Face Fuel Crunch, Trim Flights and Carry Extra Fuel Amid Middle East Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Jet Fuel Shortages Hit Asia Hard Airlines across Asia are adjusting operations in response to the Middle East conflict, which has sharply reduced jet fuel availability. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted nearly 21 percent of global seaborne jet fuel supply, forcing carriers to carry extra fuel, add refuelling stops, and reduce …
(2026-04-07). Australia PM Albanese criticises rhetoric while welcoming ceasefire. al-monitor.com By Alasdair PalSYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East struck between the U.S., Israel and Iran, while criticising the rhetoric of President Donald Trump.Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure.
(2026-04-07). Black Americans Warn Trump's Threat to Iran Risks Dangerous Escalation. capitalbnews.org 
Black political and community leaders are condemning President Donald Trump's warning that the U.S. will annihilate Iran if it doesn't meet his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Some are calling the comment about a country of more than 90 million people a "threat of genocidal war crimes" and saying that …
(2026-04-07). Trump steps up Iran threats as deadline approaches. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said every bridge and power plant in Iran will be destroyed in "four hours", unless the Middle East nation met a deadline for accepting his demands, including the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. | Every bridge will be "decimated" and every power plant "will be out of business, burning, exploding and never to be used again", Trump told reporters on Monday as he reiterated a deadline of Tuesday 8pm New York time (8am on Wednesday Hong Kong time). Iran must allow…
(2026-04-07). Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution Tuesday on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a text already diluted to remove Gulf states' desired green light to use force to protect the key shipping lane.The draft resolution prepared by Bahrain and supported by the United States received 11 votes in favor, two against and two abstentions. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said Gulf states "regret" the outcome.
(2026-04-07). Pakistan Rushes to Electric Bikes as Fuel Crisis Reshapes Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu Crisis Driven Shift in Consumer Behavior The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered an immediate shift in how people in Pakistan think about fuel. This is not a slow transition. It is panic driven and precautionary. People are not only reacting to high prices but also to fear that petrol may become unavailable. …
(2026-04-07). Jordan Reassures Instead of Hedging: Stability Today, Risk Tomorrow. globalresearch.ca stability-first messaging remains crystal clear. In the midst of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran that began on 28 February and the subsequent wave of Iranian missile, drone, and allied retaliation across the region …
(2026-04-06). Trump isn't in charge of anything, he makes ZERO decisions, and no, he hasn't "lost his mind." thealtworld.com 
This is messaging. | The question you have to ask is messaging to who and why? | When the US renamed the Department of Defense to the "Department of War," I warned of a concerted and ongoing effort to radicalize as many across the West into rabid, racist warmongers celebrating naked and entirely unapologetic imperial aggression as possible. | The US is out of time to make excuses, sell justifications, and shape narratives — it is rushing to the finish line with war and proxy war against the pillars of multipolarism — Russia, Iran, and China. | It needs to distill a core minority willing to irrationally…
(2026-04-07). The Bomb and the Ayatollah: Islamic Just War And The Nuclear Question in post-Khamenei Iran. scheerpost.com By Dr Sajid Farid Shapoo for the Middle East Monitor — The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the opening phase of the US-Israeli war against Iran has generated a striking argument in strategic and theological circles alike: that the killing may have removed not merely a political leader but a normative brake on Iran's possible march toward nuclear weapons. Reports indicate that …
(2026-04-07). Mojtaba video threat makes scared Trump change stance despite deadline? Iran eyes Israel nuke site. hindustantimes.com An AI-generated video featuring Mojtaba Khamenei has gone viral, triggering global alarm after it appeared to display coordinates of Israel's sensitive nuclear facility in Dimona. The video, seen as a strategic warning, comes amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions and renewed missile activity near key sites. As speculation grows over intent and capability, Donald Trump has acknowledged Iran may be more resilient than previously projected, even as Washington pushes for a ceasefire.
(2026-04-07). Iranian ballistic missile cluster munitions strike dozens of sites in Israeli cities. longwarjournal.org Iran's increasing use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile attacks since late February has intensified damage across Israel, with dozens of impact sites reported in major cities in the first week of April. Four people were killed in Haifa in a missile attack on April 6. Meanwhile, Israel is escalating strikes on Iranian infrastructure targets and boosting production of Arrow interceptors as part of its multi-layered air defense.
(2026-04-07). One of the oldest synagogues in Iran destroyed by US-Israeli missile attack. thecanary.co 
The Zionist regime, which calls itself a Jewish state, showed by attacking this site that it has a problem with all Iranians — it makes no distinction between Jews and Muslims. These are the words of a Mehr News Agency presenter whilst reporting on the recent US-Israeli occupation missile attack on a Jewish synagogue in […] | By
(2026-04-07). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-07). While Israelis were dying in the rubble, Netanyahu was lashing out at two familiar targets. haaretz.com While rescue forces tried to extract people trapped beneath the ruins of Haifa building that was hit by an Iranian missile, the prime minister made it clear yet again that nothing is sacred in his eyes — apart from his continued grip on power…
(2026-04-07). Iran conveys its response to US ceasefire proposal to Pakistan. geo.tv 
Iran's Minister of Science Hossein Simaee Sarraf inspects the damage at the research building of the Shahid Beheshti University, which was damaged by a strike, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 4, 2026. — ReutersIran rejects demands permanent end to…
(2026-04-07). The Polycrisis, Worsened By War, Is Devastating Our Global Food System. popularresistance.org The US-Israeli war on Iran and the resultant fuel shortages are already negatively-impacting the global economy. One aspect that isn't gaining much attention is the impact of the war on an already fragile food system. Shortages and the rising prices of oil, fertilizer and pesticides are forcing farmers to make difficult choices and will lead to food scarcity this Fall. To understand where we are and what we can do to support food security, Clearing the FOG speaks with Kayla Dones of DD Geopolitics and Lauren Borsheim, a food policy analyst for Food and Water Watch who has been tracking the new Farm Bill legislati…
(2026-04-07). Iran reports US-Israeli strikes on bridges, highway and railway. newarab.com 
Iranian officials reported damage to at least A bridge near the holy city of Two people were killed and three were injured in Kashan,…
(2026-04-07). Trump Uses Same Language Cited by ICJ in Genocide Ruling Against Israel. truthout.org President Donald Trump suggested on Monday that carrying out war crimes against Iran is justified because Iranian leaders are "animals" — using the same language Israeli leaders have used to describe Palestinians, which has been cited by judges in the Hague in determinations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. A journalist asked Trump on Monday: "How would it not be a war… |
(2026-04-07). 'Never have I felt so dependent on … feelings of one administration', says NZ's Willis on Trump and Iran. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ News New Zealand's Finance Minister says she has "never felt so dependent on the actions and feelings of one administration and its leaders", as concerns grow about the fuel shock triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. And the Prime Minister has called the US President's foul-mouthed threats to Iran "unhelpful" and the US'
(2026-04-07). Irán. Operación Promesa Verdadera IV. Balance preliminar. radiohc.cu Al cumplirse el primer mes de contienda bélica, con la implementación de la Operación Furia Épica de los EEUU contra la República Islámica de Irán, de manera ilegal, con respaldo de las Fuerzas de Defensa Israelí, la respuesta de Teherán ha sido contundente, calibrada, y con prioridad de contragolpe sobre aquellos objetivos militares y de apoyo logístico y económico del entorno regional y más allá, comprometidos con la agresión. | Precisamente, el mando del Cuerpo de los Guardianes Revolucionarios Islámicos actualizó la relación de objetivos a batir, ubicados en la región de Medio Oriente, que son activos estadou…
(2026-04-07). Senior BBC Iran reporter exposed as opposition activist. thegrayzone.com After a top reporter at the BBC drew outrage for publishing a quote demanding Iran be nuked, she's been revealed as a dedicated regime change activist whose career was launched by a CIA-founded propaganda network. Serious questions remain about the BBC's editorial process. On April 6, 2026, horrified social media users began drawing attention to an extraordinary statement allegedly provided to the BBC by a twenty-something Iranian: "About them hitting energy infrastructure, using an atomic bomb, or leveling Iran — …
(2026-04-07). EEUU: Cancelan rueda de prensa para el día en que expira ultimátum de Trump a Irán. radiohc.cu Una rueda de prensa programada para la mañana de este martes en el Pentágono fue cancelada sin que se informara el motivo, reportan medios locales. | La comparecencia estaría a cargo del secretario de Guerra, Pete Hegseth, junto al jefe del Estado Mayor Conjunto, general Dan Caine, y estaba prevista a unas 12 horas del plazo fijado por el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, para que Irán reabra el estrecho de Ormuz o afronte bombardeos contra instalaciones de puentes y plantas eléctricas. | ´El martes será el Día de la Central Eléctrica y el Día del Puente, todo en uno, en Irán °No habrá nada i…
(2026-04-07). Exclusive-Intelligence report warned of to US as White House downplayed the risk. al-monitor.com By Kristina Cooke and Ted HessonWASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posedby Iran's government to targets in the United States last month even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an attack, a law enforcement intelligence report reviewed by Reuters shows.
(2026-04-07). Fresh Fighting between M23/AFC Rebels and FARDC Erupts in South Kivu. plusnews.ug 
Fresh fighting has erupted between the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), alongside Wazalendo coalition forces, across several fronts in South Kivu province. According to locals, heavy gunfire broke out on Tuesday in Mikenke, located in the highlands of Minembwe, sparking panic …
(2026-04-07). Daniel BensaàØd (2005): Dialectics and Revolution. mronline.org 
Dialectical reason is, when set against the dominant mode of reason, unreason: only in encompassing and cancelling this mode does it become itself reasonable.‚Ä® | ‚— Theodor W. Adorno, Minima moralia‚Ä® | 1.‚Ä®‚Ä®i About 30 years ago, Michael Là∂wy published an article entitled 'From Hegel's "Logic" to the Finland Station in Petrograd'.ii In it, he highlighted the connection between Lenin's feverish rereading of Hegel's great text in the midst of global turmoil and his evolution, under the heat of the moment, from the 'Apr…
(2026-04-07). Train carrying 250 crashes with truck in France, killing driver. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A high-speed train, carrying 250 passengers, collided with a truck in France, killing at least one and leaving several injured.AFP reported that a train driver, 56, was killed and 27 others were injured in a crash involving a train and a truck during rush hour on Tuesday morning.According to the media, the TGV train was heading from Dunkirk to Paris before it hit an army truck trailer.On the other hand, the driver of the van was seriously wounded, The Irish Sun reported Tuesday.French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said he would be visiting the site of the incident.üî¥ᣦ…
(2026-04-07). President Ramaphosa to officiate launch of TRC Housing Assistance Reparations. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate launch of TRC Housing Assistance Reparations | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officiate the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme today at the Sonkombo Sports Field in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal. | The launch marks a significant step in the implementation of housing support for victims identified by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, as part of government's ongoing commitment to restorative justice and redress. | The programme will include a symbolic handover of housing assistance to selected beneficiaries. | The i…
(2026-04-07). New report links child hunger to global financial corruption. thecanary.co 
New research published by Results UK to mark World Health Day calls on the UK to meet its responsibilities to the countries most affected by child undernutrition. The report found that these countries experience at least $310bn in trade-related illicit financial flows (IFFs). And it says the UK must transform its response. Trading Hunger: How […] | By
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). US journalist Kittleson released from captivity in Iraq, Rubio says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after recently being kidnapped by Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah near Baghdad. (Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Kanishka Singh)…
(2026-04-07). Why this NASA climate scientist wants you to stay angry. grist.org 
Last month, climate scientist and author Kate Marvel resigned from her position at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, where she had spent more than a decade studying a warming world. In her "I anticipated that our work would be questioned," she wrote, "but only because its implications were politically inconvenient. I never expected that science itself would come under attack." | Marvel joins more than 10,000 professionals…
(2026-04-07). Holiday brings travel, revenue boom. ecns.cn The three-day Qingming Festival holiday saw robust growth in visitor numbers as well as revenue, as the traditional Tomb Sweeping Festival coincided with students' spring break in many regions.
(2026-04-07). WESA Is Wrong, Sneezing and Watering Eyes Aren't Climate Change Indicators. wattsupwiththat.com Sneezing in March is not a climate signal and WESA is doing a disservice to allergy sufferers in their coverage area by falsely leading them to think climate change is making them miserable.
(2026-04-07). Schumer Takes No Action As Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment. truthout.org As calls for Donald Trump to be impeached flooded social media after his genocidal threats toward Iran on Tuesday, the Senate's Democratic leaders put out a statement late in the day that merely condemned Trump's comment without any vow to take action. In a joint statement on Tuesday afternoon, Democratic leaders Senators Chuck Schumer (New York) and Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire)… |
(2026-04-07). Taiwan's gender row boxer Lin takes bronze medal at Asian championships. aljazeera.com Lin Yu-ting ‚Äåwins a medal in her first competitive fight since a gender eligibility row overshadowed her Olympic win.
(2026-04-07). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-07). Madlanga Commission resumes hearings. sanews.gov.za Madlanga Commission resumes hearings | The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, commonly known as the Madlanga Commission, has resumed its hearings this morning. | The commission resume its public hearings after the Easter recess with City of Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Commissioner, Yolanda Faro, taking the stand. | "The commission will, over the coming months – ahead of its final deadline at the end of August 2026 – continue to expand its focus on areas of its Terms of Reference, which have not yet been covered. | "The…
(2026-04-07). China uses technological innovations to power clean energy transition. ecns.cn China has made several breakthroughs in renewable energy generation in recent years. By 2025, renewable energy installations accounted for more than half of the country's total installed capacity, driven by the use of innovative technologies. This has provided strong momentum for both China and the world in their clean energy transition.
(2026-04-07). Trump administration unveils plans for "Greater North America" as Iran war roils Latin American economies. wsws.org Trump's "Greater North America" doctrine, stretching from Greenland to Ecuador, aims to recolonize the hemisphere.
(2026-04-07). 'Macron — Whose Wife Treats Him Extremely Badly': Trump's Iran War Unraveling. counterpunch.org 
"I call up France, Macron — whose wife treats him extremely badly. Still recovering from the right to the jaw." It is not the first time that Donald Trump has resorted to this kind of language. But the timing, as always, is everything. His remarks about Emmanuel Macron, delivered during a private lunch in Washington,
(2026-04-07). African World Cup fans caught between a dream and expensive reality. thecanary.co 
As the biggest edition in World Cup history approaches in 2026, football fans in Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast and Cape Verde face unforeseen challenges far removed from the tactics and strategies on the pitch. New procedures imposed by the US administration through the Visa Bond Pilot Programme could transform the dream of attending the […] | By
(2026-04-07). SPL 25-26 MW27: Al Nassr leads, Ronaldo narrows gap as top goal scorer. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26 MW27: Al-Nassr Saudi FC continues to lead as the top team whereas Cristiano Ronaldo narrows the gap as top goal scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 standings released after Matchweek 27 ending Sunday April 05, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Vance Brings Trump's 'Loves You' Message to Hungary in Push for Orbán's Re-Election. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. Vice President JD Vance praised Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orban during his visit to Budapest, aimed at supporting Orban's re-election campaign, which recent polls suggest he may lose. Orban, in power since 2010 and known for his eurosceptic nationalist stance, is facing a tough challenge from center-right competitor Peter Magyar's Tisza party …
(2026-04-07). Newcastle set for UK and Europe's first Palestinian memorial. thecanary.co 
A new memorial for Palestinian civilians could be added to Newcastle's Peace Garden following a proposal supported by local councillors and community groups. The Peace Garden, located within the grounds of Newcastle's Civic Centre, was established as a space for remembrance and reflection for communities affected by war, genocide and violence. Councillor Habib Rahman has […] | By
(2026-04-07). Russia and China to Collaborate in Biotech Production. infobrics.org Russia intends to implement joint projects with China's Eppen Group in amino acid production, as well as to cooperate in other areas of the agricultural industry…
(2026-04-07). What phone was used to capture Artemis II's stunning space images. albawaba.net 
ALBAWABA – NASA has released three stunning photos taken by the Artemis 2 astronauts using their phones during their journey to the moon, which is the first such trip in ages.One of the images shows Reid Wiseman, the commander of NASA's Artemis II mission, who is leading the first crewed flight test around the Moon in over 50 years, and mission specialist Christina Koch looking at Earth through one of the windows of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin.Artemis II is NASA's landmark mission that will send astronauts on a crew mission around the Moon for the first time since Apollo 17. Unlike Artemis I, which was uncr…
(2026-04-07). Sanctuary City Showdown: U.S. Customs Processing at Risk. devdiscourse.com In a potentially disruptive move, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed the Department of Homeland Security might stop processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities. Without the cooperation of local authorities on the federal government's immigration crackdown, this could hit trade and tourism hard.
(2026-04-07). RETURN FROM HORMUZ w/ Dr Tim Anderson Dimitri Lescaris. thealtworld.com Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson have just returned from the Hormuz Strait and 11 days reporting inside Iran. They tell CN Live! what they saw. | Guests: Dimitri Lascaris and Tim Anderson. Interviewer: Joe Lauria. Producer: Cathy Vogan. | Dr. Tim Anderson is an Australian writer and academic who is Director of the Centre for Counter Hegemonic Studies. His recent books on West Asia are: The Dirty War on Syria (2016), Axis of Resistance (2019) and West Asia After Washington (2023). | Dimitri Lascaris, a Canadian lawyer, politician, activist and film-maker, who was a candidate for Parliament from the Green Party.
(2026-04-07). Parents and children devastated by Girlguiding's ban on trans women and girls. thecanary.co 
Parents and volunteers have spoken out about the impact of a recent ban on trans women and girls from participating in Guide groups. It follows an announcement in late 2025 that "trans girls and young women will no longer be able to join Girlguiding." Now, the organisation has said that existing Guides will also have to […] | By
(2026-04-07). Masonic Plot to Kill Mossad Agent in France? Athanor Affair Emerges Amid Deepening Crisis in Franco-Israeli Relations. globalresearch.ca A high-profile criminal trial in Paris involving a shadowy Masonic lodge, intelligence operatives, and a (apparently) fabricated narrative about Mossad has unfolded just as Franco-Israeli relations hit a new low. | While officials insist the affair is purely criminal, the broader …
(2026-04-07). Iranian targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says. al-monitor.com By AJ VicensApril 7 (Reuters) – Iranian hacking campaigns targeting equipmentused across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, U.S. cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence agencies said on Tuesday.The hackers are targeting publicly exposed programmable logic controllers and supervisory control and data acquisition displays, according to the advisory. The targeted devices are used to interact with or control certain critical infrastructure-related equipment and systems, the advisory said.
(2026-04-07). China-built engine fueled by hydrogen test-flown. ecns.cn A 7.5-metric ton unmanned cargo aircraft powered by the AEP100, Chinas independently developed megawatt-class hydrogen-fueled turboprop engine, successfully completed its maiden flight on Saturday at an airport in Zhuzhou, Hunan province.
(2026-04-07). Trump says US won "total and complete victory" after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports. al-monitor.com April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran."Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it," Trump told AFP in the brief call when asked if he was claiming victory with the ceasefire. (Reporting by Anusha Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)…
(2026-04-07). USA striker Patrick Agyemang ruled out of World Cup due to injury. aljazeera.com Agyemang has been diagnosed with an Achilles tendon injury after he was stretchered off during a game for Derby.
(2026-04-07). After our contract rejection we must strike Nexteer to win our demands! wsws.org The Nexteer Rank-and-File Committee issued this statement after workers at the Saginaw, Michigan parts plant rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-07). Germany's ultra-right culture minister Weimer continues his rampage against freedom of art and expression. wsws.org Politically, Weimer's views unquestionably overlap with those of the far-right Alternative for Germany, AfD.
(2026-04-07). EU sanctions policy a 'suicide ship' – Fico. infobrics.org Slovak leader urges Europeans to reverse anti-Russian sanctions policy.
(2026-04-07). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-07). In Ghana Town, a 'stateless' future for hundreds born and raised in Gambia. aljazeera.com In a small Gambian village founded decades ago by Ghanaian fishermen, their descendants languish without ID documents.
(2026-04-07). One year since the death of Stellantis worker Ronald Adams Sr.: Family demands answers as MIOSHA investigation blocked. wsws.org One year ago today, 63-year-old machine repairman Ronald Adams Sr. was crushed to death at the Stellantis Dundee Engine Complex in Southeast Michigan.
(2026-04-07). A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway. scmp.com A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba: a grandson and a great-nephew are moving up the corridors of power, while another is an eccentric Instagram influencer declaring that Cubans want capitalism. | US President Donald Trump's administration is putting pressure on Cuba, demanding change and restricting oil exports to the country, but the Castro dynasty still holds sway on the communist-run island.
(2026-04-07). Distancing from AIPAC Is Not Enough. indybay.org While Distancing from AIPAC, Most 2028 Democratic Hopefuls Are Still Embracing Israel…
(2026-04-07). Doctors Implant Leadless Pacemaker in East Africa's First Non-Invasive Heart Surgery. plusnews.ug 
Specialists at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have successfully implanted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, marking a major milestone that is set to expand treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disorders across the region. The groundbreaking procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary cardiac team led by Dr Mohamed Jeilan, …
(2026-04-07). Napoli Defeats Milan in a Clash between Italian League Leaders. radiohc.cu Havana, April 6 (RHC) — Napoli defeated AC Milan one goal to zero today in the 31st round of the Italian first division (Serie A). | Antonio Conte's men took the lead thanks to a lone goal from Italian winger Matteo Politano in the 79th minute of the second half. | With the victory, Gli Azzurri climbed to second place in the standings with 65 points, two more than their rivals, who sit in third place in Serie A with 63 points. | In other matches of the day, Juventus defeated Genoa with goals from Weston McKennie and Gleison Bremer, while Atalanta thrashed Lecce 3-0, leaving them in the relegation zone with 2…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Watch: Artemis II crew fall silent on call to Trump and it's comedy gold. thecanary.co 
Astronauts aboard Artemis II were seemingly left lost for words after an outpouring of praise from Donald Trump as they embarked on the world's furthest crewed mission to the Moon. The entertaining video showed a period of awkward radio silence in which none of the crew, which includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina […] | By
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-07). Rules-based order collapse: chance for independence. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-07). Israel's claim Hezbollah hit UK warship off Lebanese coast raises thorny questions. thecanary.co 
Media in Israel have claimed that a warship struck by a Hezbollah missile 68 nautical miles (nm) off the Lebanese coast was British, not Israeli. The Lebanese group had announced it struck an Israeli Occupation Force (IOF) ship with a "naval cruise missile" after several hours of monitoring it preparing to attack Lebanon. There appear […] | By
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/10: The U.S. Empire is Burning – Community Discussion. indybay.org London Nelson Community Center park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-07). New Hung Hom Waterfront draws visitors. ecns.cn New Hung Hom Waterfront, formerly a railway freight pier, has recently been opened to the public after redevelopment into a multifunctional waterfront space integrating art, technology, culture and leisure.
(2026-04-07). Girona Achieves an Important Victory in the Spanish Football League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 6 (RHC) — Girona FC defeated Villarreal one goal to zero today in the match that marked the closing of the 30th round of the Spanish first division (La Liga). | Just 15 minutes into the first half, Girona was forced to make a change to its formation after striker Vladyslav Vanat, who had been the best player on the pitch up to that point, suffered an injury. | With little attacking play from either side, the match became bogged down and neither team created any clear chances to score the first goal. | In first-half stoppage time, Villarreal full-back Pau Navarro unfortunately inadvertently put…
(2026-04-07). Home Office bans Kanye West from entering UK after antisemitism spat. thecanary.co 
A new wave of controversy surrounds Kanye West as the UK government have blocked the rapper's visa for a performance at a major festival. A number of sponsors withdrew from the Wireless Festival in response to a scheduled performance from West. This is due to criticism over a history of antisemitic comments. West released a […] | By
(2026-04-07). MHT CET 2026 (PCM) rescheduled. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has rescheduled the MHT CET 2026 (PCM) as the entrance exam dates fixed earlier clashed with other competitive exams.
(2026-04-07). Chinese firm tests AI 'digital employees' modeled on former staff. ecns.cn A game media company in east China's Shandong Province recently has turned a departing employee into an AI-powered digital worker to continue handling tasks, according to media reports.
(2026-04-07). China is sitting back and letting Trump destroy Brand America. thecanary.co 
China beat 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 polling released last week. While neither country commands broad support, China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median […] | By
(2026-04-07). What's next after No Kings? May Day! cpusa.org 
No Kings 3 was by far the largest, broadest, and most important expression of the anti-MAGA upsurge to date. Organizers estimate that some 8 million people turned out at over 3,000 protests across all 50 states. In New York City, it is estimated that some
(2026-04-07). Juan González: "Latinx Freedom" Conference Will Be Landmark Gathering in NYC April 9-10. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! co-host Juan González discusses the Latinx Freedom Movement Conference, taking place this week at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. The conference will be a landmark gathering of 1960s movement veterans, scholars, cultural leaders and more. | González, who co-founded the Young Lords, a revolutionary group that fought for Puerto Rican rights in the 1960s and '70s, says the CUNY conference will kick off a series of events in cities across the United States, presenting "sort of an alternative view of the 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence" that aims to "bring…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Iranian American Congresswoman Readies Impeachment Effort Against Hegseth. truthout.org US Rep. Yassamin Ansari, the lone Iranian American Democrat in Congress, said on Monday that she will soon introduce articles of impeachment against Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth, the most prominent cheerleader of President Donald Trump's illegal war on Iran. In a statement, Ansari (Ariz.) said that Hegseth has "repeatedly" violated his oath of office and his duty to the Constitution. |
(2026-04-07). India, China Hit $155B BRICS Trade Record, Imports Surge 43% in 2026. infobrics.org The BRICS trade record between India and China reached $155 billion in 2025 — a historic high that no government forecast had publicly anticipated. The BRICS trade record in 2025 caps a year of quiet economic convergence between two neighbors who spent most of the previous four years locked in diplomatic friction…
(2026-04-07). The collapse of Trump's mind leaves no alternative. mronline.org 
In the four days between April 1 and April 5, President Donald Trump made a record of the collapse of his mind into genocidal violence which none of his officials can dissuade, limit, control, if they try, or even conceal.
(2026-04-07). Unite officers vote for strike action over lack of union recognition. thecanary.co 
The officers' branch of Unite has voted overwhelmingly for 'all-out' strike action over the refusal of Unite's management to recognise its union. Of a huge 80% turnout, 85% of officers voted in support of the strike. This is the second time Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, has faced strike action from union employees after staff […] | By
(2026-04-07). Fortress Europe claims 70 more migrant lives in mass drowning in the Mediterranean. wsws.org Everywhere, impoverished migrants face closed borders and state-sanctioned demonisation designed to divert social anger over poverty, unemployment and cuts in vital social services away from the super-rich oligarchy despoiling the planet.
(2026-04-07). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-07). Artemis II astronauts break record for farthest human travel from Earth. aljazeera.com Four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission have broken the record for the farthest human travel from Earth.
(2026-04-07). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-07). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-07). US Op in Iran Involving C-130s, MH-6, and A-10s Was Likely Offensive Turned Disaster By F-15/A-10 Losses. thealtworld.com 
Back in 2023 Wyoming media reported on special operations training along a highway involving exactly the sort of operation reported on deep inside Iran — involving landing C-130s, disembarking MH-6 helicopters to "project power" deep inside enemy territory. | Read the whole article here: | It is possibl…
(2026-04-07). Trump: Whole civilization will die tonight. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – US President Donald Trump has just posted on Truth Social, warning: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again".He wrote on Truth Social, "I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"Trump continued, "We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Gr…
(2026-04-07). Smart indoor farming helps scale up edible mushroom output in E China. ecns.cn Intelligent technologies are helping mushroom producers in eastern China to scale up their operations, creating growing environments that can ensure year-round production and even yield varieties that would otherwise not be possible in the region.
(2026-04-07). Too Freaky and Too Violent: a Glyph. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-07). James Orr and the Messianic Transatlantic MAGA Alliance Trying to 'Save' Britain. bylinetimes.com It has been a spectacular rise for Dr James Orr, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University, dubbed by US Vice President JD Vance as his In January this year, Orr hosted Silicon Valley titan Peter Thiel in Cambridge for a series of his 'Antichrist Lectures', which he hailed as "the highlight of our academic year…
(2026-04-07). Heavily promoted Coleraine far-right rally turns out to be damp squib. thecanary.co 
A racist far-right rally promoted for months by its organisers yielded a feeble attendance, with likely only around 200 attending the event in Coleraine, on the north coast of Ireland. It was originally planned for March 28, but was moved to April 4. The protest was organised by anti-immigrant Islamophobes Our Northern Ireland Voice (ONIV), […] | By
(2026-04-07). The Democratic Party debate over Hasan Piker is really a fight over Palestine's new place in U.S. politics. mondoweiss.net 
The moral panic over Hasan Piker's involvement with the Democratic Party is really about Palestine's growing influence in U.S. politics. While Israel supporters might want to ban him and Palestine from the discourse, they've already lost the fight.
(2026-04-07). Supreme Court Overturns Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban. popularresistance.org Washington, DC—In a shocking setback for LGBTQ+ rights, on Tuesday, March 31, the Supreme Court overturned Colorado's law banning conversion therapy, calling it unconstitutional. The state law was aimed at blocking the practice, which seeks to suppress the identity and sexuality of queer youth. | Extensive documented evidence from the American Medical Association has found that conversion therapy carried out on transgender minors is inherently harmful and leads to increased rates of suicide and psychological distress. But the Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's medical malpractice law violated the freedom o…
(2026-04-07). Mexican academics call for resumption of fuel sales to Cuba. radiohc.cu Academics from Mexican universities condemned the ongoing US blockade against Cuba, rejected any military aggression, and called on countries in the region to resume fuel sales to the island nation. | "From Mexican universities, academics express our full support for the sovereignty and independence of Cuba, and our rejection of any military aggression that the Donald Trump administration may attempt against this sister nation," they stated. | In a statement titled "Always With Cuba," members of institutions such as the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) described the economic, commercial, and financ…
(2026-04-07). Remembering a Red Scare Hero, H. Chandler Davis. counterpunch.org 
A few personalities and images have come to signify resistance during the McCarthy Era: Edward R. Murrow asking "Upon what meat does this our Caesar feed…"; Lillian Hellman telling a Congressional committee, "I will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions;" Pete Seeger asking his trial judge for permission to sing "Wasn't That
(2026-04-07). In Roseland, Black Residents Were Told They Were Safe as Toxic Chemicals Spread. capitalbnews.org 
ROSELAND, La. — First came the oily sludge that spotted homes, waterways, and gardens. Then the stomach aches, headaches, nosebleeds, brain fog, and dead chickens and fish that pastor Marvin Vernon began tallying in his notebook. Vernon joined other residents this past Saturday morning to protest what they describe as official neglect and a "cover …
(2026-04-07). Uzbekistan Airways resumes Sanya—Tashkent route amid rising demand from Russian-speaking markets. ecns.cn Uzbekistan Airways, the national carrier, resumed its Sanya—Tashkent route on Tuesday, Sanya Phoenix International Airport said.
(2026-04-07). Government Announces Enhancement of Arts Teachers Salaries Starting with 2026/2027 FY. plusnews.ug 
The government is set to enhance salaries of Arts at the beginning in the next financial year.State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi equall talked of the possibility of having the salaries of the Arts teachers enhanced to match those paid to the science teachers. He was speaking at fundraising event organized by Kakore Rugambwa Catholic …
(2026-04-07). 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…
(2026-04-07). French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 7 (Reuters) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday that he hoped U.S. President Trump would not go ahead with his latest threats against Iran."One does not erase a civilisation…This ultimatum is not the first that President Trump has set since the war started," Barrot told France 2 television."Obviously I hope he does not go ahead with his threats that would push the region but also the world in a new escalation that would be particularly dangerous," he added…
(2026-04-07). Wednesday 4/15: Our Taxes, Their Wars: Stop Funding ICE, Empire, and Genocide. indybay.org Zionist Consulate | 456 Montgomery Street #2100, San Francisco…
(2026-04-07). Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes. al-monitor.com By Christine ChenSYDNEY, April 8 (Reuters) – Australia's most decorated living soldier will remain behind bars after his legal team did not seek bail following his arrest over multiple alleged war crimes, local media reported on Wednesday.Police on Tuesday arrested and charged Ben Roberts-Smith, 47, with five counts of war crimes in connection with the murder of five civilians in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of life in jail.
(2026-04-07). EU Includes Ukraine in ‚Ǩ1.5 Billion Defense Program Despite Corruption. globalresearch.ca Kiev's inclusion in the European Union's defense program exposes the corrupt interests of European officials and the bloc's goal of militarization. Although this funding is relatively small and unlikely to impact Ukraine's defense sector significantly, it indicates that Brussels still …
(2026-04-07). Draft rules to regulate digital human services. ecns.cn Chinas cyberspace regulator has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of digital human services, as authorities move to address risks arising from rapidly advancing artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-07). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-07). Secretive US tech firm Palantir embedding itself into UK public services. thecanary.co 
A petition started by Zack Polanski to kick Palantir out of UK public services has nearly 160,000 signatures. At nearly 160,000 signatures — my petition to stop Palantir.t.co/oqsZdtN3pZ — Zack Polanski (@ZackPolanski) April 6, 2026 Palantir is a secretive US tech firm. It's embedding itself in UK public services, including running a huge patient database for the NHS. […] | By
(2026-04-07). US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates. ecns.cn The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it closed a probe into nearly 2.6 ‚Äåmillion Tesla vehicles over a feature allowing users to move cars remotely after finding ‚Äåit was linked only to low-speed incidents.
(2026-04-07). Videos capture shooting near Israeli consulate in Istanbul. aljazeera.com Gunfire could be heard on videos filmed during a shooting near the Israeli consulate in the Turkish city of Istanbul.
(2026-04-07). Manipur Dismisses Deadly Rumour, Calls for Calm. devdiscourse.com The Manipur government has vehemently denied rumors circulating on social media suggesting that security forces have killed numerous innocent protesters. Official statements from the government emphasize the critical need for verifying information before disseminating it.
(2026-04-07). Egypt's ban on women's jobs in Gulf ignites national debate. newarab.com 
The Ministry of Labour has banned Taken on 1 April, the
(2026-04-07). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-07). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-07). Jonathan Kozol and the Struggle Against U.S. Apartheid. counterpunch.org 
Although bookshelves groan under the weight of tracts about U.S. racism, no one's writings on the topic are more unsettling than Jonathan Kozol's. He is among our greatest and most eloquent dissenters. He writes not from studied objectivity but with an impassioned conviction that sears the conscience and haunts the soul. His books, once read, stay with you; his insights, once seen, can never again be unseen. Horrors we once attributed to happenstance or personal failure are revealed by Kozol for what they are: our society's deliberate punishment of innocent poor people, whose very existence reminds us of moral fa…
(2026-04-07). Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran. scmp.com Iran has freed a Japanese national held since January, Tokyo said on Tuesday, with Kyodo News reporting, however, that the individual is not allowed to leave the Islamic Republic. | The Japanese news agency also reported, citing unnamed sources within the government in Tokyo, that the person is believed to be the Tehran bureau chief of broadcaster NHK.
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). RAF Lakenheath shut down by protesters at both gates. thecanary.co 
RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has seen its operations shut down this morning (Tuesday, 7 April) by a group of grassroots activists: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) Entrances to the military base have been blocked by two groups since 6am this morning: one creating a hard picket across […] | By
(2026-04-07). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-07). Trump's Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-"Domestic Terrorism" Center. truthout.org President Trump's budget request to Congress contains the largest counterterrorism spending increase in years — and buried inside it is a new FBI-led center dedicated to "proactively" hunting Americans the government classifies as so-called domestic terrorists. The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM-7)… |
(2026-04-07). Close video captures shooter near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – A close video was released on social media showing a close clip of the shooter near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.At least two police officers were injured, and three individuals were neutralized after a shooting report near the Israeli Consulate on Tuesday, Turkey's Interior Ministry revealed.Istanbul Police Department said in a statement, "3 individuals have been neutralized." According to Istanbul Governor Gàºl, "One of the terrorists was killed, and two were captured wounded."Two policemen were injured in the shooting attack near the Israeli Consulate in Turkey.pic.twitter.com/Dghk…
(2026-04-07). Nick Faldo Relives His Iconic 1996 Masters Triumph. devdiscourse.com Nick Faldo, standing outside the iconic Augusta National clubhouse, commemorated the 30th anniversary of his 1996 Masters victory with nostalgia and themed merchandise. The legendary Englishman marked the historic win by unveiling hats and T-shirts reading 'Six back in '96'.
(2026-04-07). Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems. haaretz.com Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs…
(2026-04-07). Austrian researchers develop QR code thinner than human hair. ummid.com Researchers from TU Wien, a public research university in Vienna, Austria have developed a QR code which is thinner than human hair, setting a new benchmark in miniaturization.
(2026-04-07). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-07). Protesters break into Kuwaiti consulate in Iraq's Basra after rocket attack kills three. al-monitor.com BASRA, Iraq, April 7 (Reuters) – Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate in the Iraqi city of Basra, police sources said on Tuesday, after a rocket attack fired from the direction of Kuwait killed three people.At least three people were killed and five others wounded when rockets hit a house in Khor al-Zubair near Basra, security and health officials told Reuters.Police said the death toll could rise as some family members remained under the debris.
(2026-04-07). French Minister Urges Caution Amidst US-Iran Tensions. devdiscourse.com French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot voiced his concerns on Tuesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats against Iran. Barrot highlighted the gravity of maintaining global stability and cautioned against actions that could lead to significant escalation in regional tensions.
(2026-04-07). 1.1 million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli assault intensifies. newarab.com 
More than 1.1 million people have been displaced across The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said over 137,000 displaced people, around one third of them children, were sheltering in nearly 700 collective centres, most of them schools. | The majority are staying…
(2026-04-07). Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday. sanews.gov.za Suspects arrested at Thabo Mofutsanyana District during Easter holiday | Thabo Mofutsanyana District Police have arrested 12 suspects during Easter holiday operations for various serious offences, including murder, attempted murder, rape, possession of illegal firearms and drug-related crimes. | The intensified, high-visibility policing operations yielded positive results in both police-driven and community-reported crimes. However, the district also recorded an increase in cases of murder, attempted murder and rape. | "Six suspects were arrested in connection with murder cases reported across Nketoana, Setsoto,…
(2026-04-07). 'Someone, everyone, stop them' and now Trump has pulled back from the brink. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Marilyn Garson, of Sh'ma Koleinu — Alternative Jewish Voices Vietnam survived Nixon's madman theory and the world survived the era of mutually assured destruction. Now we face the moment of two super-empowered shitheads. There is nothing nicer to call them. Who will stop two self-obsessed, very old men, already dedicated to tearing down…
(2026-04-07). Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah airs Shelly Kittleson propaganda video. newarab.com 
(2026-04-07). Easter faith and defiance in Lebanon under Israeli fire. newarab.com 
Easter Sunday brought no ceasefire to Lebanon. As Israeli shells By Easter Sunday, Lebanon's Health Ministry had More than 1.1 million people, roughly a…
(2026-04-07). I Support Cuba Because I Am On The Side Of Humanity And Life. popularresistance.org I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction.
(2026-04-07). UK Monarch issues Easter message after accusations he cares Muslims more. ummid.com British King, Charles III, issued Easter Day message, though belated, after he was accused by a section of Christians he cared Muslims and Islam more.
(2026-04-07). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-07). Egypt activist prosecuted four years after presidential pardon. newarab.com 
The charges include publishing "fa…
(2026-04-07). Cuba announces two tankers to generate 124 MW with Russian fuel. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines clarified on its social media account that two tankers, the Belgin Sultan and the Erol Bay, with an installed capacity of 124 MW, are currently in the country. | According to the Ministry, following the recent arrival of Russian fuel, both tankers will begin generating electricity in the second half of this month. | The Ministry also clarified in its post on Twitter that no other tankers have arrived in the Caribbean nation in recent hours. | Recently, the Russian tanker Anatoli Kolodkin arrived in Cuba with approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil as part of the Russian governm…
(2026-04-07). Pope Leo calls threat against Iran. al-monitor.com By Yesim DikmenCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, April 7 (Reuters) – Pope Leo said on Tuesday that threats against the population of Iran are "unacceptable," in an unusual appeal hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight" in a social media post that shocked world leaders."Today, as we all know, there was this threat against the entire people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable," said the pope, who has emerged as an outspoken critic of the Iran war.
(2026-04-07). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-07). Donald Trump and Marco Rubio deceive the world about Cuba. radiohc.cu The President of the United States and his Secretary of State are deceiving the world about the truth regarding Cuba by sowing false ideas that the Cuban revolutionary system is a failure, while simultaneously obscuring reality. | Now they want everyone to believe that socialism is responsible for the economic crisis suffered by the Cuban people, when the truth is quite different from what their media campaigns claim. | Why don't they mention that on December 23, 1958, when the Revolution had not yet triumphed, at a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council, the Director of the CIA stated: "We must prevent Ca…
(2007-04-26). Khawaja Asif defends solar policy amid criticism over taxes, power costs in NA. tribune.com.pk 
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday defended the government's revised solar energy policy, saying authorities were constrained by long-standing agreements with independent power producers (IPPs) and must balance the interests of solar users and conventional electricity consumers. | Speaking during a session of the National Assembly of Pakistan chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Asif said that while shifting to solar energy was desirable, capacity payment obligations limited policy flexibility. | "So, this is the way forward—go solar. What can we do? Capacity payments have to be made; our hands ar…
(2026-04-07). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-07). Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed. sanews.gov.za Missing helicopter found with occupants unharmed | The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the helicopter that went missing on Monday with four occupants, including the pilot, has been successfully located this morning with all individuals found alive and unharmed. | The group, which includes two SAPS investigators, along with an Environmental Crime Investigator, had safely landed in a remote area on Monday. However, as they attempted to navigate through the thick bush, they could not find the chopper. | Following their rescue, it has been confirmed that all the occupants are safe. | "The chopper disappea…
(2026-04-07). 1 killed, 2 injured in fire beneath bridge on Panama Canal. ecns.cn At least one person died and two others were injured following a fire on Monday that involved several fuel trucks beneath the Bridge of the Americas, according to a report of the Spanish news agency EFE.
(2026-04-07). Oil and the world economy. mronline.org 
Oil prices have shot up in terms of U.S. dollars, and this in turn has been accompanied by a depreciation of other currencies, especially Asian currencies, vis-à -vis the dollar, causing even higher inflation in the periphery compared to the metropolitan capitalist centres.
(2026-04-07). TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe. sanews.gov.za TRC Housing Reparations aim to heal divisions and restore dignity in Ndwedwe | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says government's housing reparations programme is not only about rebuilding homes, but about healing the deep divisions left by apartheid. | Kubayi was speaking at the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Housing Assistance Reparations programme in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu-Natal, where President Cyril Ramaphosa is officiating the event. | The launch coincides with the 30-year commemoration of South Africa's Constitution, held under the theme: "Renew, Reflect a…
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). Omissions on a Cruel Trade: The Neglected Role of African Slavers. globalresearch.ca Last month, the United Nations General Assembly was unimpeachably correct in condemning the hideous practice of slavery in a
(2026-04-07). How China Dominates the World's Critical Minerals Production. wattsupwiththat.com For the West, securing critical mineral supply without reliance on China requires more than just sourcing mines in friendly countries. It requires alternative processing capacity, substantial long-term supply agreements, and coordination between policymakers and private traders who still move much of the world's ore.
(2026-04-07). Israeli journalist admits reporting rescue of US airman as Trump threatens jail over 'leak'. geo.tv 
Israeli journalist Amit Segal in Tel Aviv, December 8, 2022. — Times of Israel
(2026-04-07). "A Moral Obscenity" : White House Demands $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget, Largest Increase Since WWII. democracynow.org 
The White House is seeking a record-shattering Pentagon budget of $1.5 trillion for the next fiscal year, the largest year-over-year increase in a presidential military spending request since World War II. The United States already has the world's largest military budget at roughly $1 trillion, more than the combined budgets of the next nine highest-spending countries. The Trump administration's budget request includes funding for F-35 stealth fighter jets, new warships and President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense shield, among other priorities. | "All it means is buying…
(2026-04-07). Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SA. sanews.gov.za Macpherson welcomes $1bil investment unlocked through Infrastructure SA | The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has welcomed Infrastructure South Africa's contribution to the successful hosting of the South African Investment Conference in Sandton, last Tuesday. | Macpherson also welcomed its role in helping to unlock a $1 billion investment pledge by global agricultural company UPL, announced at the conference. | The investment amounting to approximately R17 billion and led by UPL Chairman and Group CEO Jai Shroff, is linked to a large-scale bioethanol production facility in South Afri…
(2026-04-07). China surpasses U.S. in approval of leadership. ecns.cn China has surpassed the United States in global leadership approval ratings for the third time, with the gap between the two nations widening to its largest margin in nearly two decades.
(2026-04-07). Black Anarchism In The US: A rich, Radical Tradition. scheerpost.com "The prison facility itself is maximum security, but society is just an extension; it's a minimum-security prison. And that [radical insight] is at the core of Black anarchism." Mansa Musa for TRNN When state violence and systemic denial of full citizenship by the state makes true belonging impossible for Black people, Black anarchists have envisioned …
(2026-04-07). Heavy use of AI increases tensions in Hungary's upcoming election. globalvoices.org The ruling government has been employing 'us vs. them' political rhetoric as voting day draws nearer | Global Voices "I, The Two-Faced" posters at a bus stop in Budapest were created with AI from the comics used by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party against Opposition Leader Peter Magyar, ahead of Hungary's elections in April 2026. Author: Elekes Andor, own work. (2026-04-07). Dems Call for 25th Amendment Remedy to Remove Trump — Is It Plausible? truthout.org Several Democratic lawmakers in Congress are calling for the immediate removal of President Donald Trump from office, through the use of terms laid out in the 25th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, given the disturbing genocidal social media post he issued on Tuesday morning. However, given current political realities in Washington, the likelihood that Trump's removal will be attempted… |
(2026-04-07). How to Bring Peace to the Middle East. globalresearch.ca What is missing from every headline today is the most important question of all: How did we get here?
(2026-04-07). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-07). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-07). 'We're fighting wars, we can't take care of daycare': Trump. mronline.org 
U.S. Donald Trump's proposed budget ramps up military spending amid the war on Iran while slashing domestic programs, raising concerns over economic priorities and public backlash.
(2026-04-07). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-07). This isn't journalism Australia's Bowen beat-up and the Iran war. asiapacificreport.nz The Murdoch press runs cover for an illegal war by blaming the wrong man entirely, instead of informing the public of facts. Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Here is a reliable indicator that you are being managed rather than informed. When the story gets complicated, when the real cause of your pain…
(2026-04-07). Watch: Organiser of cancelled Wireless festival says Pepsi approved Kanye as headliner. thecanary.co 
The organiser of the now-cancelled Wireless music festival said that the giant corporate and then-lead sponsor Pepsi had approved Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, as the 2026 festival's headline act. Melvin Benn, speaking to BBC Radio 4, said the company later withdrew its sponsorship after Keir Starmer banned Ye from entering the UK in […] | By
(2026-04-07). Resident doctors' strike begins with disruption expected. thecanary.co 
NHS England has warned of disruption to its services as resident doctors begin six days of strike action on 7 April. The government had previously threatened to withdraw an offer of thousands of new training posts for resident doctors, unless the British Medical Association (BMA) called off its strike within 48 hours. On 2 April, […] | By
(2026-04-07). Global Energy Shock Deepens as IEA Warns of Crisis Beyond Historical Precedents. moderndiplomacy.eu Unprecedented Disruption in Global Energy Supply The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, has framed the current oil and gas crisis as more severe than the combined shocks of 1973 oil crisis, 1979 oil crisis, and 2002 oil market disruption. This comparison is analytically significant because those crises individually reshaped global energy markets. …
(2026-04-07). NASA's Artemis II completes lunar flyby. wsws.org The new aspects of spaceflight being carried out by Artemis II largely concern the impacts of radiation on the spacecraft and the astronauts themselves.
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). 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.
(2026-04-07). China unveils e-commerce guidelines to advance the real economy. ecns.cn China has released a policy document to advance high-quality e-commerce and better serve the real economy. The document was jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and five other authorities.
(2026-04-07). WBW Romania Protested NATO on April 1st. worldbeyondwar.org 
On April 1st, the Pacifist Barricade, World BEYOND War Romania, and the Left Platform went to the United Nations Square in Bucharest to promote the following April Fool's Day message: NATO is a defensive alliance! #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-07). Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers go ahead with strike action. thecanary.co 
Maritime union RMT has congratulated members in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). Seafarers are taking strike action after overwhelmingly rejecting the latest pay offer. The union has tried hard to reach a settlement through negotiation. But despite this, RFA managers have continued to table proposals that fall short of members' expectations. The sticking point has […] | By
(2026-04-07). Friday 4/17: Sing Sing film screening + live panel w/ film's actor and other leaders in prison arts. indybay.org Lark Theater, Larkspur 549 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939…
(2026-04-07). Trump branded over apocalyptic Iran threats. al-monitor.com Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent menacing comments have prompted critics to question the US president's mental health.The oldest elected president in American history has ramped up his apocalyptic rhetoric as his frustration grows with Tehran's refusal to make a deal to end the Middle East war.Even some former allies have called for the 79-year-old Republican's removal from office after a series of outlandish and sometimes expletive-riddled social media posts.
(2026-04-07). Trump holds press conference on war with Iran. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 6, 2026.
(2026-04-07). NHRC Demands Answers on Whistleblower Allegations and Document Leaks. devdiscourse.com The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened following claims of retaliation against whistleblowers who highlighted alleged corruption within the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The NHRC has issued notices to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police, demanding an action taken report within two weeks.
(2026-04-07). How Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon created a humanitarian crisis. aljazeera.com In the last month, 1.2 million people in Lebanon, or one-fifth of the population, have been forced to flee their homes.
(2026-04-07). Migrant workers lead three-week Colorado meatpackers' strike, bosses resume negotiations. workers.org 
By Viviana Weinstein Greeley, Colorado The strike by 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift Beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, will pause as the company has agreed to negotiations starting April 9. Workers, the majority of them immigrants, bravely walked out on March 16, extended the strike to three weeks and . . . |
(2026-04-07). Israel further cuts off occupied West Bank mosque from local worshippers. thecanary.co 
Israel has tightened restrictions on the Ibrahimi mosque in Hebron in the occupied West Bank — claiming the measures are to protect illegal settlers in the town. The mosque was the scene of extremist settler Baruch Goldstein's 1994 massacre of 29 Palestinian worshippers. The atrocity was used by the occupation to further restrict local Muslims' […] | By
(2026-04-07). GOP Lawmakers Defend, Spin Trump's Genocidal Truth Social Screed Against Iran. truthout.org Republican lawmakers in Congress are reacting to President Donald Trump's Truth Social post advocating for the genocide of Iranians in varying ways, including defending, spinning, and denying its contents, with some also giving full support to the President's threats and others — including some in leadership positions — issuing no response at all. Trump has set a deadline of 8 p.m. |
(2026-04-07). Vance heads to Budapest to shore up Orban's support before Sunday vote. aljazeera.com US vice president's Budapest trip highlights US-Hungary far-right alignment as Orban faces toughest electoral challenge.
(2026-04-07). Non dimenticatelo! Trump intende ancora annettersi la Groenlandia. strategic-culture.su L' ´incursione ª di Trump in Iran potrebbe sembrare in netto contrasto con la strategia di sicurezza nazionale da lui stesso dichiarata, ma riflettiamo su questo: l'obiettivo che Trump sostiene da tempo è quello di ritirare definitivamente le forze statunitensi dalla regione, e si tratta forse di un curioso caso di esternalizzazione o esportazione della propria politica estera verso un apparente nemico.
(2026-04-07). Mujeres cubanas protagonizan en La Habana un firme rechazo al recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El rechazo firme de la mayor de las Antillas al recrudecido bloqueo impuesto por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba se patentó este martes en la voz de cientos de mujeres que se dieron cita hoy, en el capitalino parque Mariana Grajales, para condenar esa hostil política que limita al pueblo del desarrollo y ejercicio de derechos básicos.
(2026-04-07). Medicina Natural y Tradicional: El romero de playa, una especie medicinal poco conocida. cubadebate.cu Sphagneticola trilobata (o Wedelia trilobata) es una planta que pertenece a la familia de las asteráceas. Está presente en nuestro país, pero Roig no la recoge en su obra "Plantas medicinales, aromática y venenosas de Cuba". Se le conoce popularmente por los nombres de romero de playa o romero de costa, también como wedelia.
(2026-04-07). May Day 2026 Milwaukee Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera The time to act is now. Stand with immigrant workers who keep this country running — but are under attack. Friday, May 1, join Voces De La Frontera and coalition partners for a national day of action in Milwaukee to demand justice, dignity, and protections for immigrant workers and their families. …
(2026-04-07). Díaz-Canel a Newsweek: "Cuba es un país de paz que promueve la solidaridad y la cooperación, pero no le teme a la guerra" cubadebate.cu La revista estadounidense también adelantó la portada de su número que saldrá el 22 de abril, cuyo tema central será la entrevista al presidente cubano.
(2026-04-07). Anuncian dictamen del Consejo de Gobierno del Tribunal Supremo Popular sobre delitos contra el Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. cubadebate.cu Ante el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de EE. UU., el gobierno cubano impulsa un programa energético clave para el bienestar ciudadano. Sin embargo, personas inescrupulosas sustraen componentes de parques fotovoltaicos y grupos electrógenos, afectando al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional.
(2026-04-07). Have the United States and Ukraine's Azov Batalion Returned to Being Close Allies? globalresearch.ca Apparently, certain geopolitical dynamics follow a predictable pattern, even when they contradict official statements. The case of the possible connections between the United States and the Ukrainian nationalist movement "Azov" illustrates this structural contradiction in Washington's foreign policy. |
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(2026-04-07). Tripulación del Artemis II envía mensaje tras su paso por el lado oculto de la Luna. radiohc.cu Christina Koch, una de las integrantes de la misión Artemis II, tras su paso por el lado oculto de la Luna reveló este lunes que bases científicas, vehículos exploradores y empresas lunares hacen parte de los planes de la NASA una vez que se concrete el regreso de los humanos al único satélite natural del planeta Tierra.Cuando emprendimos ruta hacia la Luna, dije que no abandonábamos la Tierra, sino a nosotros mismos. Y es cierto. Exploraremos y construimos naves, volveremos a visitar [la Luna], construiremos bases científicas, conduciremos vehículos exploradores, haremos radioastronomía, fundaremos empresas, nos…
(2026-04-07). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.