(2026-04-20). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-20). IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon…
(2026-04-20). Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-20). Iranian army: U.S. violated truce by firing at ship, drones attacked U.S. ships. haaretz.com
(2026-04-20). What is really happening in northern Nigeria. aljazeera.com There is no US-led conspiracy or a 'Christian genocide'. There is an insurgency that has adapted.
(2026-04-20). Mojtaba's 'mosquito boats' turn into Trump's nightmare in Hormuz Strait as US blockade 'flops' | Iran. hindustantimes.com Even as Donald Trump claimed Iran's navy was "obliterated," analysts warn a new threat is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's IRGC has deployed a "mosquito fleet" of small, fast attack boats, drones, and coastal missiles that are cheap, agile, and hard to detect. These units have already disrupted shipping lanes, slowing global trade and raising insurance costs. Experts say Iran does not need to fully block Hormuz to exert pressure—just make it dangerous enough. With one-fifth of global oil flowing through the strait, even minor disruptions carry massive global consequences.
(2026-04-20). Trump threatens to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges after IRGC closes the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In Truth Social posts Saturday night and Sunday morning, Trump wrote that unless Iran accepts his terms, "the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran."
(2026-04-20). Confused closures and opaque openings: continuing dramas in the Hormuz Strait. onlineopinion.com.au The Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, it's contested, armed and volatile. Trump's claims lasted barely a news cycle.
(2026-04-20). Iran war escalates as Houthis threaten to sever Saudi oil exports. scmp.com Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend after a diplomatic effort to end the war appeared to collapse. | A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, would effectively sever Saudi Arabia's only remaining oil export route.
(2026-04-20). Iran to soon respond to US military's armed piracy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The spokesman of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that Iran will soon retaliate for the US military's armed piracy in the Sea of Oman.
(2026-04-20). Iran Warns of Imminent Response to US Piracy. english.almanar.com.lb The spokesman for Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned that the latest act of "piracy" by US military forces against an Iranian trade vessel will soon be met with retaliation. "The aggressive United States, by violating the ceasefire and engaging in maritime banditry, attacked one of Iran's commercial ships in the waters of the Sea …
(2026-04-20). World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship. tribune.com.pk 
Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the US said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate. | Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the US had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday. | The US has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing thro…
(2026-04-20). Mass protests by workers in northern India against price hikes due to US-Israeli war against Iran. wsws.org Tens of thousands of unorganized workers are demanding substantial wage increases to keep up with spiking rent, utilities and food costs.
(2026-04-20). Liberals need to reconsider loyalty to the American Alliance. onlineopinion.com.au The honour, respect, and support for the American Alliance has been greatly dissipated by Donald Trump's tariffs, the Iran war, and unconditional support for Israel.
(2026-04-20). Makan Nasiri: Lost at School. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Among the children massacred by a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, was a 7-year-old boy named Makan Nasiri.
(2026-04-20). Tax the Corporations Cashing in on War. juancole.com By | ( This dynamic has been on full display since President Trump's attack on Iran. | Trump's invasion of one of the world's most oil…
(2026-04-20). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran rejects second round of negotiations accuses US of 'excessive demands, blame games'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: In a significant blow to the diplomatic efforts, Iran will skip the second round of negotiations with the US in Pakistan, state media reported. | The development came hours after US President Donald Trump said American negotiators would be in Islamabad on Monday, kindling hopes of a breakthrough before the ceasefire expires on April 22. | The hope to bring a breakthrough as ceasefire nears its expiration, faded away after Tehran confirmed its absence from the talks, blaming Washington's "excessive demands, unrealistic expectations, constant shifts in stance, repeated contradictions", and an on…
(2026-04-20). US Seizes Iranian Vessel: Question Mark over Islamabad Talks. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The engine room of the Iranian Panamax-sized container ship Touska, on its way from China to Bandar Abbas in Iran, was fired on by a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Spruance, on Sunday. Thereafter marines boarded the vessel by helicopter and took control of it. | pic.twitter.com/mFxI5RzYCS | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) Iran's pro-government Tasnim news agency
(2026-04-20). Offices, schools move online as Red Zone sealed ahead of US-Iran talks. tribune.com.pk 
All public and private offices and schools within the Red Zone have been instructed to move online, and all government operations in the capital have been shifted to remote working as authorities seal off entry to the Red Zone from Monday, ahead of the expected next round of US-Iran talks in the federal capital. | Pakistan took centre stage when it brokered a 14-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, followed by high-stakes talks in Islamabad attended by senior delegations from the two countries. Although the talks did not yield the desired results, the ceasefire remains intact, with confidence-building measur…
(2026-04-20). Iran-U.S. peace talks hang in the balance. ecns.cn Iran and the United States have separately hinted at some progress in their latest negotiations through intermediaries following short-lived diplomatic progress over the weekend.Agencies and Xinhua contributed to this story.
(2026-04-20). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-20). New Book by Anarchist / Anti-Imperialist Political Prisoner Casey Goonan. indybay.org Lines in the Sand: Writings on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment & Campus Flood at U.C. Berkeley from an Anarchist Pris ≠oner of War by Casey Goonan…
(2026-04-20). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-20). Hainan consumer fair hits all the right notes. ecns.cn A Ukrainian visitor at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, last week slipped on a pair of ordinary-looking glasses. Seconds later, he broke into a smile and exclaimed, "Nice!"
(2026-04-20). Comicomment: Deepening transatlantic rifts put NATO on shaky ground. ecns.cn Since the end of the Cold War, deeper structural tensions have emerged, with its bloc-based security model increasingly misaligned with the diverse interests of member states and a shifting multipolar world—evident in transatlantic divisions over the Middle East.
(2026-04-20). Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Health urges vigilance as Malaria cases increase | The Gauteng Department of Health has urged residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention if they experience Malaria-like symptoms. | This after the department reported an uptick in cases of the potentially life-threatening disease in the province. | "Recent surveillance data indicate a worrying rise in both malaria infections and fatalities, underscoring the urgent need for strengthened surveillance, early detection and prompt treatment to prevent loss of life. | "The department urges residents to remain vigilant and seek immediate med…
(2026-04-20). PLA conducts sea, air patrols in East China Sea. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command conducted joint readiness patrols in the relevant waters and airspace of the East China Sea on Saturday, according to a spokesperson.
(2026-04-20). Fiji defends its isolated UN stance supporting Israel. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji's Ambassador to Israel, Jesoni Vitusagavulu, has defended his country's voting record at the United Nations, saying it is guided by principle, not pressure. In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Vitusagavulu said Fiji carefully assessed each resolution on its merits rather than aligning with majority positions. "Fiji votes at…
(2026-04-20). Nothing About This Dystopia Feels Natural. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Nothing about this dystopia feels natural. We all sense it deep in our marrow. We all know something has gone terribly wrong. | If you lived in an alternate reality without wars or poverty, where everyone had enough and governments did what's in the interests of the people and the ecosystem, it would never occur to you that there was anything odd about it. It would feel completely normal. Things would be more or less how you'd expect them to be. | You can't say the same about the present status quo.
(2026-04-20). France's Macron to meet with Lebanon's PM in Paris on Tuesday: Elysee. ecns.cn Frances Macron to meet with Lebanons PM in Paris on Tuesday: Elysee.
(2026-04-20). Nation's market seen as magnet for German firms. ecns.cn The resilience of the Chinese economy provides a rare sense of certainty in a volatile world, which is why foreign investors continue to express confidence in its bright prospects, experts said.
(2026-04-20). Lawsuit alleges quarry operator Granite Rock Company illegally polluted Pajaro River. indybay.org SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15. 2026 — The nonprofit groups Environment California and California Sportfishing Protection Alliance ("CSPA") filed a lawsuit in federal court on Wednesday against Granite Rock Company (commonly known as "Graniterock"), alleging the company violated the federal Clean Water Act for more than 1,000 days. The nonprofits charge that, for years, the company has routinely discharged illegal levels of harmful pollutants — including dissolved solids, aluminum, iron and molybdenum — into the Pajaro River at its A.R. Wilson Quarry, a granite mining and processing facility in…
(2026-04-20). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike at St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-20). Say No to the Verdi Collective Bargaining Agreement—Join the independent Transport Workers Action Committee. wsws.org All the hard-won social gains of the 20th century are to be abolished for the sake of war, not only in Germany, but in every country.
(2026-04-20). Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart. indybay.org SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 17, 2026 — A Santa Barbara Superior Court judge today rejected Sable Offshore Corp.'s request to rescind a preliminary injunction prohibiting the restart of an oil pipeline system on the California coast until and unless specific conditions were met. The company restarted the pipeline in March, despite the injunction.
(2026-04-20). 'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN. geo.tv 
(2026-04-20). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-20). Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory. aljazeera.com Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season.
(2026-04-20). Angus Taylor pushes English requirement for permanent visa holders. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Chinese toon bids savory farewell to spring. ecns.cn For Sun Lixin, a 68-year-old Beijing native who has spent more than half a century in the kitchen, few aromas are unfamiliar.Each spring, there is a particular one he waits for: the sharp, unmistakable scent of fresh Chinese toon shoots, rising suddenly and vividly with the season.
(2026-04-20). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Justice 4 For All! CFA & the Acquittal Of CSU Channel Island CFA Professor John Caravell. indybay.org CSU Channel Island professor John Caravello was framed up by ICE and the US "Justice" Department after he went to the Glass House to defend immigrants there. He was charged with throwing tear gas projectiles at the ICE agents. He talks about the defense campaign and the active support of the CFA, students and community.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). 2026 Shanghai International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The opening ceremony took place at the Huangpu district main venue in Dongtaili, Xintiandi, where 18 new flower varieties were unveiled, and a digital map of the flower show was launched.
(2026-04-20). Monday 4/20: No Monarchs Monday: Weekly Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). Drone wars: How Ukraine rewrote the future of combat. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). In the face of any aggression, as in Girón, we will win! radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Party, at the commemorative event for the 65th anniversary of the Victory at Girón. Girón, Matanzas, April 19, 2026 | Long live the Homeland! | Long live the Homeland! | Comrade Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic; | Comrades who honor us with your presence; | Heroic Cuban people; | Comrades: Once again, Girón calls us together. Girón was not just a battle; it was the irrevocable will of the people that C…
(2026-04-20). Australia: IYSSE speakouts opposing war against Iran draw support from university students. wsws.org "There needs to be a building of class consciousness among people, not just in Australia, but across the globe."
(2026-04-20). Ministers to unveil advanced tunnel-boring equipment for Lesotho water project. sanews.gov.za Ministers to unveil advanced tunnel-boring equipment for Lesotho water project | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, and Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, are set to unveil state-of-the-art equipment today at the Polihali Construction Site in Mokhotlong, Lesotho. | The event marks the launch of the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), a significant milestone in Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). | The development signals the transition from preparatory work to full-scale tunnelling along one of Southern Africa's most ambitious wa…
(2026-04-20). Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects | Over 1000 suspects across the various parts of Gauteng were nabbed in Operation Shanela II operations this past weekend, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said on Monday. ⚪ Conducted from 17-19 April, the operation resulted in the arrest of 1031 suspects for various crimes. | The arrests were made across all five districts in the province, namely: Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni West Rand and Sedibeng. ⚪ According to police, 307 of the arrests were effected by visible policing and they include 103 illegal immigrants. Fifty-four individuals were nabbed fo…
(2026-04-20). Louisiana shooting: Gunman identified as father of seven among eight children killed, was mentally unstable. ptcnews.tv Louisiana shooting: A man in Louisiana shot dead eight children—seven of them his own—in a brutal domestic violence incident early Sunday that unfolded across two homes in a Shreveport neighbourhood, according to police. Officials called it one of the deadliest mass shootings in the United States in over two years. | The attacker, identified as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, allegedly carried out the killings after a dispute with his wife around 6 am. The victims—five girls and three boys aged between 3 and 11—were found inside a house. Authorities said Elkins was the father of seven children…
(2026-04-20). Honor robots claim top 3 spots at Beijing half-marathon. ecns.cn Humanoid robots displayed speed and endurance to set a new record during the 2026 Beijing E-Town Half Marathon and Humanoid Robot Half Marathon on April 19.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-20). Phase I of Canton Fair attracts 167,000 overseas buyers. ecns.cn The first phase of the 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, closed on Sunday with a record number of overseas buyers.
(2026-04-20). Thursday 4/30: International Hotel: The Struggle for Housing Justice. indybay.org St. James Church ~ 4620 California St (between 8th & 9th Ave)…
(2026-04-20). A war that was supposed to be short, but changed the balance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — The war was meant to be brief. But power has layers—and Iran's strategic depth turned a quick strike into a slow shift of the balance.
(2026-04-20). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 20. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Monday, April 20.
(2026-04-20). Argentine union boss pitches corporatist alliance to US executives and fascistic President Milei. wsws.org Speaking at the AmCham summit, CGT chief Jorge Sola proposed to Milei and the assembled business executives and politicians a strategic alliance against the working class.
(2026-04-20). President and Lesotho leaders to open landmark Senqu Bridge. sanews.gov.za President and Lesotho leaders to open landmark Senqu Bridge | President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Lesotho this week to join King Letsie III and Prime Minister Samuel Matekane for the official opening of the Senqu Bridge in Mokhotlong. | The Presidency said the event on Wednesday marks a major milestone under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project and reflects the strong partnership between South Africa and Lesotho. | The bridge replaces the existing crossing, which will be submerged when the Polihali Dam is impounded, and is expected to ensure continued access to Mokhotlong, Sani Pass and surroundin…
(2026-04-20). Parliament to debate key budget bills as MPs resume oversight work. sanews.gov.za Parliament to debate key budget bills as MPs resume oversight work | Parliament will this week focus on key budget legislation and oversight work as Members of Parliament return from the constituency period to resume committee activities. | The National Assembly will hold its only plenary sitting of the week on Tuesday afternoon to consider the 2026 Special Appropriation Bill and the Division of Revenue Bill. | The Special Appropriation Bill provides for additional funding requirements for the 2025/26 financial year and proposes an allocation of R5.778 billion to the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa for its…
(2026-04-20). To stay or to go? No good options for Lebanon's displaced. aljazeera.com Residents of southern Lebanon face a stark choice: stay home and risk being killed, or flee and risk deepening poverty.
(2026-04-20). South Korea's Lee to seek big boost in economic ties in summit with India's Modi. tribune.com.pk 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung heads into talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday, aiming for a big boost in economic cooperation, particularly in areas such as shipbuilding. It is the first South Korean presidential state visit to India in eight years. | "The level of economic cooperation between South Korea and India is still very low," Lee said on Sunday at a dinner meeting with members of the Korean community in New Delhi. "Going forward, we will expand that space and make the relationship between South Korea and India completely different from what it is now," he added.
(2026-04-20). APWU president Smith on USPS financial crisis: "nothing to see here" wsws.org The American Postal Workers Union bureaucracy is telling postal workers that the financial crisis at the United States Postal Service is not a crisis at all—but a "situation," and that victory is only a phone call to Congress away.
(2026-04-20). Wembanyama makes history as Spurs defeat Blazers in Game 1. aljazeera.com Victor Wembanyama set a new San Antonio record for the most points in a playoff debut as the Spurs outlast Portland.
(2026-04-20). Monday 5/11: Barrio Book Club. indybay.org Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1807 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Uruguayan labor movement intensifies solidarity actions with Cuba. radiohc.cu The Uruguayan labor movement has intensified its solidarity actions with Cuba, receiving its ambassador in Montevideo, Lissett Pérez, at the PIT-CNT headquarters. | The Cuban representative spoke at the beginning of the Expanded National Representative Assembly and welcomed the support of the Uruguayan labor movement and people for the Caribbean island, which is under siege by an intensified U.S. blockade. | Before the union representatives, she denounced that her country is experiencing unprecedented levels of economic strangulation and reaffirmed the resilience of its people. | Meanwhile, the PIT-CNT website pu…
(2026-04-20). Union officials call off strike of 34,000 New York City doormen, porters and maintenance workers. wsws.org The deal between of 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board was done without any vote by the membership on whether to call off the strike.
(2026-04-20). Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president set for landslide election win, exit polls show. tribune.com.pk 
Pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev is set for a runaway victory in Bulgaria's election and may even secure a parliamentary majority, exit polls showed, potentially ending years of weak coalition governments and altering the European Union member's foreign policy. | An updated exit poll conducted by Sofia-based Alpha Research showed Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with 44%, far ahead of the long-dominant GERB party, led by former prime minister Boyko Borissov, at 12.5%. If confirmed, the performance, which outstripped opinion polls, would mark one of the strongest results by a single party in a generation, s…
(2026-04-20). The Increasing Sustainability of Conventional Energy: Shell Offshore. wattsupwiththat.com Major technical and economic advancements are happening within the fossil-fuel industries, not outside of it. The stock energy age—oil, natural gas, and coal age—is still young. The future belongs to the efficient, no taxpayer subsidies or government direction required.
(2026-04-20). World's largest snack store opens in Changsha. ecns.cn A snack-lovers "kingdom" was unveiled in Changsha, Hunan province, on Friday, with the 12,000-square-meter facility setting a Guinness World Record as the world's largest snack store.
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-20). Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss regional developments, ceasefire. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghhci and his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation late on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the region and issues concerning the ceasefire.
(2026-04-20). Indian media: As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TN's firecracker unit. ecns.cn Indian media: As many as 18 people killed in massive explosion at TNs firecracker unit.
(2026-04-20). Protection of cultural relics strengthened. ecns.cn In 2021, when archaeologists opened the Xuewei No 1 Tomb in Dulan county, Qinghai province, the tomb chamber was a picture of chaos. Many artifacts were missing, while others lay scattered in pieces, bearing clear evidence of repeated tomb raids.
(2026-04-20). EV Industry Reached $70 Billion In Losses In 2024 Due To Delusional Green Ideologies. wattsupwiththat.com The economic consequences are profound. The crisis is leading to production cuts, halted projects, and increased uncertainty for employees and suppliers. High raw material prices and the lack of "economies of scale" (due to low volume) mean that manufacturers are struggling with low margins and overcapacity.
(2026-04-20). Moscow hosts another demonstration in support of Cuba. radiohc.cu Not even the intense cold of the Russian capital could prevent friends of Cuba and its Revolution from participating in a demonstration today in support of the Caribbean nation and against the US blockade. | Fidel Castro Square, where the monument to the Cuban leader stands in Moscow's Sokol district, was the site where Russian and Cuban friends gathered, convened by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF). | Waving Cuban and CPRF flags, the demonstrators sang songs celebrating the struggle of the Cuban people and chanted slogans condemning Washington's economic, commercial, and financial blockade ag…
(2026-04-20). Memorial Day 2026: 174 IDF soldiers, 79 Israeli civilians killed in past year. haaretz.com According to National Insurance Institute data, since 1851 — the date chosen as the beginning of the pre-state Jewish community in what is now Israel — 5,313 civilians have been killed. Of these, 3,762 have been killed since the War of Independence in 1948, including 1,017 who were killed since the October 7 attack…
(2026-04-20). From the Landing at Leidesdorff to Leidesdorff Plaza our Golden Jubilee comes to life. indybay.org Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. lived an amazing adventurous life serving as rhe "African Founding Father of California" May 1966, the Negro Museum and Library Association dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza. Together, we will celebrate a Diamond Jubilee and preserve authentic California History.
(2026-04-20). Cultural marathon in Mexico: Another show of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The anti-fascist cultural marathon "All for Cuba" joins the diverse displays of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in Mexico, amid the tightening of the blockade imposed by the United States. | The initiative, organized by the Anti-Fascist Cultural League at the Monument to the Revolution in Havana, featured theater companies, poetry readings, and musical groups, including the renowned Aragón Orchestra from Cuba. | The event took place on Sunday and also included a collection center for items that will later be sent to the island. | For more than six decades, Washington has imposed an economic, commercial, and…
(2026-04-20). Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za Democratic gains must be defended – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the deepening of democracy and advancement of human rights for all. ⚪ The President noted that as South Africa prepares to commemorate Freedom Day next Monday, the country remains "grounded in a culture of human rights, the rule of law and the expression of people's will through regular elections" as set out in the Constitution. ⚪ "What we have built and continue to build in this country is distinct. ⚪ "This places a responsibility on South Africa as an active member of the international community to advance our…
(2026-04-20). China carries out test flight of world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle. ecns.cn The world's first maritime ground-effect vehicle, led by CSSC Haishen Medical Technology Co Ltd, successfully completed its test flight this week, marking China's comprehensive capability in maritime emergency medical rescue reaching an internationally advanced level.
(2026-04-20). US naval blockade violates ceasefire, UN charter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's PM that the US naval blockade of Iran is a clear ceasefire violation and contradicts the UN Charter.
(2026-04-20). Aldi DX tech workers in Germany fight job cuts: Form a rank-and-file committee! wsws.org 2,000 workers gathered at Aldi DX IT in Essen to elect a board to carry out the works council election, with many determined to fight job cuts and deteriorating working conditions.
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Previously Planted Explosives Devastate Israeli Armored Convoy Between Taybeh and Deir Siryan. english.almanar.com.lb Islamic Resistance fighters detonated pre-positioned explosive devices against an Israeli enemy armored convoy traveling between the towns of Taybeh and Deir Siryan on Sunday, April 19, 2026, according to a statement released by the military media. The convoy, consisting of eight Israeli armored vehicles, was moving from Taybeh toward the old Al-Sal'a site in Deir …
(2026-04-20). ABC News leads the media shonks in fomenting fear of recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). Failed diplomacy and America's strategic retrenchment in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Donald Trump's failed diplomacy and empty threats against Iran changed nothing. America's Iran misadventure exposed the growing gap between hegemonic ambition and strategic reality.
(2026-04-20). Japanese protesters rally against government's militarization push. ecns.cn More than 30,000 Japanese protesters rallied on Sunday around Japan's parliament building, opposing the push made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government to lift restrictions on arms exports, amend the pacifist constitution, and other dangerous moves toward remilitarization.
(2026-04-20). Wednesday 5/13: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2026-04-20). Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor: The Case for Asylum. juancole.com (
(2026-04-20). Typical autumn weather system dominates SA. sanews.gov.za Typical autumn weather system dominates SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a typical autumn weather system will dominate the country this week. | "This consists of a surface trough over the western and central interior, with the Atlantic High extending its ridge over the southern and eastern parts of the country, supported by upper-air troughs resulting in isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers in places," the weather service said. | The forecast for Monday is partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers, but scattered in the north-eastern parts, where a yellow…
(2026-04-20). This week in history: April 20-26. wsws.org Peru and CIA shoot down missionary aircraft; Socialist Party wins election in Portugal; Mass strikes in Spain against Franco dictatorship; Reza Khan crowned Shah of Iran.
(2026-04-20). Government provides update on Operation Vulindlela. sanews.gov.za Government provides update on Operation Vulindlela | Government will provide the fourth update on Phase II of Operation Vulindlela during a briefing on Wednesday in Johannesburg, reflecting on the progress of the structural reforms being implemented to support more rapid and inclusive economic growth. | The briefing will provide an overview of progress made to date, highlight key reform milestones, and facilitate discussions on the economic implications and opportunities arising from the reform agenda. | Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and the National Treasury to accelerate the imple…
(2026-04-20). Alleged gang leader to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Alleged gang leader to appear in court | A 33-year-old alleged gang leader is expected to appear in the Parow Magistrates' Court after he was arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. ⚪ Members of Operation Lockdown III arrested the suspect in Ravensmead in the Western Cape last week. ⚪ "The team seized an R5 rifle, a shotgun, three pistols, more than 160 rounds of ammunition, and several magazines. Four out of the five illegal firearms' serial numbers were filed off. ⚪ Acting swiftly, the team operationalised intelligence on the suspect,…
(2026-04-20). One Nation emergence a further move away from the two-party system. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). China exceeds land recovery targets, sets 2030 goals. ecns.cn China will accelerate efforts to fully remediate abandoned historical mines during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, building on the remarkable progress made in mine rehabilitation over the past five years, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
(2026-04-20). against the tide, but More Israelis and Palestinians now choose to grieve together. haaretz.com The joint Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony is now in its 21st year. One of its organizers says that people are now joining faster after the loss of their loved ones, understanding 'they can't remain indifferent'…
(2026-04-20). U.S. pledges probe into missing or dead scientists amid swirling speculation. ecns.cn The White House said Friday it will review a series of cases involving missing or deceased researchers to determine whether any connections exist, according to U.S. media reports.
(2026-04-20). Facebook Takes Down Indybay Post re: Chevron Picket in Oakland. indybay.org Chevron asked Facebook to take down a post on Indybay's Facebook page about this month's Chevron picket on Telegraph Ave in Oakland, claiming an alleged violation of Chevron's trademark. Chevron is full of legal hot air – fair use of a trademark is permitted for purposes of commentary and criticism, but Facebook nonetheless complied with Chevron's take down demand and sent this notice to Indybay:…
(2026-04-20). China's consumer goods expo rides wave of innovation, new consumption trends. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), a key gateway into China's vast consumer market and a platform for China to offer more quality consumer products to the rest of the world, is scheduled to conclude in the tropical island province of Hainan Saturday.
(2026-04-20). What's behind the US army's decision to raise enlistment age to 42? aljazeera.com Changes in US Army enlistment standards could be an effort to boost recruitment as numbers have lagged in recent years.
(2026-04-20). As barbed wire blocks kids from class, Palestinians stage 'Freedom School'. aljazeera.com Children from Umm al-Khair in the occupied West Bank protest after setters erect a fence blocking access to school.
(2026-04-20). Wulong's World Natural Heritage draws global travelers to Chongqing. ecns.cn From rock specimens in a museum to towering karst peaks, from a sound-and-light landscape performance venue to a cave used for astronaut training – Wulong District of Chongqing, part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site "South China Karst" is accelerating its drive to become a "world-renowned tourist destination."
(2026-04-20). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…
(2026-04-20). H-E-B grocery warehouse worker dies after workplace accident in San Antonio. wsws.org This follows the death of another H-E-B warehouse worker at the same location last October.
(2026-04-20). Friday 5/1: Santa Cruz: May Day Rally & March. indybay.org Corner of Mission, Front, and Pacific Ave. (outside Jamba Juice), Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-20). Iran's lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Lesson for China? Iran's low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assets | 2. Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again | 3. The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America…
(2026-04-20). Beyond Einstein: From "Why Socialism?" to Why not Egalitarianism? indybay.org Humanity is capable of going beyond the predatory phase of society and obtaining true equality…
(2026-04-20). The Pitt: The medical drama whose social realism and honesty have gripped millions. wsws.org The interest in the series is a sympathetic response to an unusually humane treatment of social life as a whole in the US.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-20). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Deadly Louisiana shooting: Multi-location attack leaves children among victims, police investigating. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-20). Mangaluru Children Face Rising Fatty Liver Risk, Doctors Sound Alarm. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-20). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-20). Udupi Entrepreneur Alleges ‚Çπ33 Crore Fraud by Singapore-Based Firm. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-20). Western Media Hails More Ukraine "Wonder Weapons" That Russia Also Has. thealtworld.com
(2026-04-20). Islamic Resistance: Pre-planted explosive devices detonated yesterday, Sunday, targeting an Israeli armored convoy moving from the town of Taybeh towards the town of Deir Siryan, destroying 4 tanks. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-04-20). Comienza en Girón el pueblo a dar sus Firmas por la Patria. radiohc.cu 
Con la rúbrica de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, comenzó hoy un movimiento popular denominado Mi firma por la Patria, que reafirma la irrenunciable vocación de paz, esencia de la nación cubana. | Tras el acto que en Playa Girón saludo los 65 años del histórico triunfo ante la invasión mercenaria en abril de 1961, el pueblo procedió a plasmar su firma por la vocación de paz de la Patria y el compromiso con la soberanía de la nación. | José Enrique de la Cruz Pérez, dirigente de la Federación Estudiantil Universita…
(2026-04-20). Miles de mexicanos reafirmaron solidaridad con Cuba (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Legisladores federales y locales, autoridades políticas y de gobierno del Estado de México, y amigos presentes, reafirmaron hoy en Toluca el apoyo y la solidaridad con Cuba, en representación del sentir del pueblo mexicano, a la vez que coreaban las consignas "Cuba no está sola" y "Cuba sí, yanquis no".
(2026-04-20). Ante cualquier agresión, como en Girón, °Venceremos! cubadebate.cu Nuevamente Girón nos convoca. Un Girón que no fue solo una batalla; fue la voluntad irrevocable del pueblo de que Cuba jamás se arrodillaría ante el poder imperial. Aquí, en abril de 1961, se selló con sangre y coraje la decisión de ser libres, una victoria que es presente y un compromiso con el futuro.
(2026-04-20). Huge demonstration on Sunday in Madrid to support Cuba. radiohc.cu Hundreds of people participated on Sunday in a demonstration in support of Cuba and against the United States blockade, marching through areas of downtown Madrid. | The march, which took place from the Atocha roundabout to the Plaza de la Provincia, next to the Plaza Mayor, included songs, slogans, and the display of signs demanding an end to the White House's hostility toward the Caribbean island. | The State Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (MESC) in Spain organized the demonstration under the slogan "For the end of the United States blockade against Cuba." | Sixty-nine solidarity associations and groups across…
(2026-04-20). Comando Sur de EEUU lanza nuevo ataque contra "narcolancha" en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu El Comando Sur de Estados Unidos (Southcom) informó este domingo sobre un nuevo ataque contra una embarcación en el Caribe, en el que murieron tres personas. "La inteligencia confirmó que la embarcación transitaba por rutas conocidas de narcotráfico en el Caribe y participaba en operaciones de narcotráfico", aseguró el organismo en su cuenta de X.
(2026-04-20). Victoria de Girón: Declaración permanente de dignidad nacional. radiohc.cu 
Aquel extraordinario triunfo constituye una declaración permanente de dignidad nacional, enfatizó hoy Roberto Morales Ojeda, miembro del Buró Político y Secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, durante el acto en Playa Girón por los 65 años de la victoria ante la invasión mercenaria. | En presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, y una abundante representación del pueblo, enfatizó Morales Ojeda que son la unidad y la firmeza pilares del pueblo cubano que no pueden quebrarse.
(2026-04-20). øPrivatización o actualización?: Claves del nuevo Decreto Ley sobre asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Cuadrando la Caja analizó esta vez los beneficios del Decreto-Ley 114/2025. Expertos abordaron la gestión de la empresa estatal en momentos tan complejos de la economía cubana, la constitución de empresas mixtas, las asociaciones entre empresas estatales y privadas. øHabrá una privatización de la economía cubana?
(2026-04-20). Diamond Jubilee – Leidesdorff Plaza – Historic Folsom – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org May 1966 at the height of the US Civil Rights Movement the Negro Museum and Library Association of Sacramento, Inc dedicated Leidesdorff Plaza to preserve authentic California History, today a failed BMB, DEI effort to fabricate reality remains hidden by design…
(2026-04-20). The Hour of the Monsters: The Obscene Darkness of a Politician. radiohc.cu By Raúl Antonio Capote | During the final day of the 5th International Patria Colloquium, the second edition of the book "Rubio: An Uncontrollable Mythomaniac," by the prominent Cuban journalist Hedelberto López Blanch, was presented. | This edition, published by Nuevo Milenio and the Editorial de Ciencias Sociales with the support of Resumen Latinoamericano, was presented to a group of young Europeans and Latin Americans attending the 5th International Patria Colloquium, held from April 16 to 18, 2026, at the Estación Cultural de Línea y 18, Havana. | With masterful skill, Hedelberto exposes the inner workings o…
(2026-04-20). Estados Unidos incautó un buque iraní en el Mar de Omán. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses incautaron este domingo un buque de carga iraní en el golfo de Omán, en medio de bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz por Washington. El cuartel general militar Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya confirmó este ataque reivindicado por el ejército de EE.UU. en un comunicado difundido por la agencia de noticias Tasnim.
(2026-04-20). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-20). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-19). Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal. geo.tv 
ranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran November 27, 2024. — Reuters Trump says 'very good' discussions held with Iran but warns against "blackmail".Iran warns Strait of Hormuz may be limited if blockade stays.Pakistan,…
(2026-04-19). Displaced Lebanese families return home. tribune.com.pk 
Tens of thousands of displaced Lebanese families have started to return to their southern homeland despite ongoing Israeli shelling and home demolitions near the border. | Saturday saw a steady stream of vehicles loaded with mattresses, bags and flags as families travelled south to evaluate the condition of their homes. | This tentative homecoming follows a 10-day truce between Lebanon and Israel, though the Lebanese army has advised residents to postpone their return while Hezbollah warns it has its "finger on the trigger" should Israel breach the agreement. | Many returnees found their homes destroyed or dam…
(2026-04-19). Lebanon: Two Israeli soldiers killed in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire. aljazeera.com Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.
(2026-04-19). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Israel says to use 'full force' in Lebanon despite truce if soldiers face threat. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Katz said on Sunday that the military had been instructed to use "full force" in Lebanon — even during the ongoing ceasefire — should Israeli troops face any threat. | "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I have instructed the IDF to act with full force, both on the ground and from the air, including during the ceasefire, in order to protect our soldiers in Lebanon from any threat," Katz said at a function in the occupied West Bank. | He said that the military had also been ordered "to remove the houses in the (frontline) villages near the border that served in every resp…
(2026-04-19). Residents in Lebanon refused to leave, despite Israel attacks. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…
(2026-04-19). Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'. scmp.com Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a truce there and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were under way on Sunday. | While some displaced south Lebanon residents have rushed back to their homes, many are hesitant to return, uncertain about the durability of the 10-day truce, which came into effect on Friday and halted weeks of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed…
(2026-04-19). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-19). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-19). UK Seeks to Jail Palestine Action for 'Terrorism' Amid UK Media Blackout. orinocotribune.com By Max Blumenthal — Apr 12, 2026 | • Six Palestine Action activists face a retrial after being acquitted in February following over a year in prison. If convicted, the six Palestine Action activists and 18 others will likely be sentenced as terrorists, facing long prison terms. | • The jury has not been notified about the 'terrorist' designation, and the British media cannot report this information under a court order. Activists will also be prohibited from telling jurors how their efforts sought to impede the Gaza genocide. | • The prosecution followed a…
(2026-04-19). Pakistan and the rewriting of crisis diplomacy. tribune.com.pk 
It has probably been said many times over the past few weeks, but it still bears repeating. The world is living through unprecedented times, in more ways than one. In trying to navigate a way out of the US and Israel's war on Iran, we are charting unknown waters, boldly going where no one has gone before, to borrow from Star Trek. | It is not just the stakes that are unprecedented — with the global economy, the specter of nuclear holocaust, and the possibility of another world war hanging in the balance. It is the nature of the challenge itself. This is a war that began with the decapitation of a country…
(2026-04-19). Iran seeks world free of nuclear arms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani said Iran seeks a world free of nuclear weapons, and every country, including Iran, should make maximum use of peaceful nuclear energy.
(2026-04-19). Allies fear a rushed US—Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock. tribune.com.pk 
European allies fear an inexperienced US negotiating team is pushing for a swift, headline‚Äëgrabbing framework deal with Iran that could entrench rather than resolve deeper problems, diplomats with past experience dealing with Tehran said. | They worry Washington, eager to claim a diplomatic win for President Donald Trump, could lock in a superficial agreement on Iran's nuclear programme and sanctions relief, then struggle through months or years of technically complex follow‚Äëon talks. | "The concern isn't that there won't be an agreement," said a senior…
(2026-04-19). North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war. geo.tv 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the country's nuclear material production base and nuclear weapons institute, at an undisclosed location in North Korea, on January 29, 2025. — Reuters North boosts military capabilities amid Iran war, say experts.Ballistic missiles…
(2026-04-19). Netanyahu says Iran war not over, quips that visit indicates about to happen. haaretz.com 'It's not over yet,' the prime minister said, calling the U.S.-Israeli campaign 'the battle of civilization against barbarism.' Welcoming the Argentine president on his third official visit, Netanyahu said 'every time he visits Israel, it's right before something very big happens'…
(2026-04-19). Iran urges EU to abandon hypocrisy over international law. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said no international law rule prevents Iran from taking necessary measures to prevent aggressors from using the Strait of Hormuz against the country.
(2026-04-19). Algeria gas windfall from Iran War: Short-term gain and no pain. newarab.com 
Weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending prices soaring. Since then, European governments have been turning to Algeria, the North African supplier, with pipelines already connected to their continent. | When Iran retaliated against the Americans and Israelis, also implicating Gulf states that host US military bases, it shelled
(2026-04-19). US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Hormuz. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump said the US forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to get around a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, the first such interception since the blockade of Iranian ports began last week. | Trump on social media said the ship was warned by a US Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but it did not. He said the Navy "stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room" and that US Marines had custody of the vessel, named Touska, and were "seeing what's on board!" | There was no immediate Iran comment. The news threw int…
(2026-04-19). Iran far from deal despite progress in US negotiations: Ghalibaf. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. | "We are still far from the final discussion," Ghalibaf said in a national televised address, adding, "We made progress in the negotiations, but there are many gaps and some fundamental points remain." | Mizan news agency has reported him saying, "Sometimes I hear from the people of Azair and even the national media…
(2026-04-19). The Strait of Hormuz: A Geopolitical Test for EU Foreign Policy and Security. moderndiplomacy.eu This article discusses the energy crisis affecting Europe following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route supplying EU member states with LNG and jet fuel. The geopolitical uncertainties unfolding in the Middle East have shaken the Brussels economy, driven up inflation, and threatened industrial stability in countries like Germany, a key …
(2026-04-19). Trump says US does not need Strait of Hormuz; Is that true? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Trump's war against Iran demonstrated that the Strait of Hormuz is one of the critical pressure leverages against the US, contrary to Donald Trump's claim that Washington does not need this chokepoint.
(2026-04-19). Can Iran fiasco help China edge out US in key arena of Southeast Asia? scmp.com Since America launched its "major combat operation" against Iran, several Nato allies have distanced themselves from Washington. Now America also risks losing ground in strategically important Southeast Asia to China. Could it face an erosion of influence similar to that suffered by Russia in Central Asia as a result of its "special military operation" in Ukraine? | Soon after US President Donald Trump launched massive air and missile strikes on Iran on February 28, it became clear Washington…
(2026-04-19). Iran And Ukraine: Two Theaters In The Non—West's Single War For Parity. popularresistance.org First came news that, on April 8,Israeli jets bombed what is known as the China—Iran railway, a key component of Beijing's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Of all the targets the Zionist terror machine might have hit, why a Chinese-sponsored infrastructure project, you had to wonder. | Then on Wednesday came reports that officials from nearly 50 nations — I would love a list of these 50 — met in Berlin to make sure the fires of war against Russia do not flicker out. "We cannot lose sight of Ukraine," Mark Rutte, NATO's new secretary-general, declared a little forlornly.
(2026-04-19). China reiterates Xi's peace roadmap. tribune.com.pk 
Calls for peace and an end to conflict have grown increasingly strong since US-Israel military strikes against Iran began in February. Since then, efforts to mediate and facilitate dialogue have not ceased, aiming to restore peace, stability, and development in the region. | In this regard, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward four propositions to promote peace and stability in the Middle East, emphasising commitment to the principles of peaceful coexistence, national sovereignty, international rule of law, and a balanced approach to development and security. | According to China's Ambassador to Pakistan J…
(2026-04-19). Aftermath of US-Israeli airstrikes on Karaj school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Following American-Zionist aerial aggression during the war on Iran, the non-governmental Zakavat School in Karaj suffered serious damage.
(2026-04-19). Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss ties, reg., intl. developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday to discuss bilateral relations and latest war developments following the US and Israeli attack.
(2026-04-19). Tehraners denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — People in Tehran from various walks of life strongly condemned the US and Israeli aggression against Iran on Abouzar Square of Tehran and threw their weight behind the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-19). Los Angeles woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran. scmp.com US federal prosecutors said on Sunday an Iranian national was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan on behalf of Tehran. | Shamim Mafi, 44, is charged with "brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition manufactured by Iran and sold to Sudan", US Attorney Bill Essayli wrote in a social media post.
(2026-04-19). FO Talks: War in Iran: Does the Future of the Middle East Look Bleak? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh speaks with FOI Partner and geopolitical analyst Manu Sharma about how the Iran war is evolving beyond a military confrontation into a systemic economic crisis. What began as a conflict shaped by assumptions about regime weakness and rapid victory now reveals a far more complex situation. As the war drags on, its…
(2026-04-19). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran warns US as truce deal nears, says 'slightest mistake will meet with full response'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday that Iran is taking a two-pronged approach in its tensions with the United States—remaining open to talks while staying on high military alert. | In a televised speech, he claimed Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield and was ready to enter negotiations from a position of strength. | At the same time, he warned strongly against any escalation, saying Iran would react firmly to even minor provocations. He stressed that the country is fully prepared to respond with force if needed, reflecting a tough stance despite fragile ceasefire efforts. He…
(2026-04-19). Trump sends negotiators for Islamabad Round 2. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad is set to host the second round of high-stakes talks between Iran and the United States after the White House on Sunday announced that an American delegation led by Vice President JD Vance will travel to Pakistan this week. | Vance will be accompanied by President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. | A week ago, Iranian and US officials held marathon 21-hour negotiations that ended without a breakthrough. However, between the last round and the upcoming session, significant behind-the-scenes work appears to have taken place, raising cautious hopes for pro…
(2026-04-19). Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran—US talks. tribune.com.pk 
Several universities in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Sunday announced changes to academic schedules, shifting classes online and postponing examinations ahead of the expected final round of Iran—United States talks in Islamabad. | International Islamic University Islamabad said all classes will be held online from April 20 to 24, according to a notification. The university also postponed mid-term examinations scheduled for April 20 to 21. | The administration introduced a four-day working week for non-teaching staff, from Monday to Thursday, with 50% staff working from home. This policy will remain in plac…
(2026-04-19). Iranian negotiators defending national interests: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on the Iranian nation to keep backing the country's negotiating team, emphasizing that it is defending national interests courageously and prudently.
(2026-04-19). Shehbaz, Pezeshkian vow regional peace. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to making "honest and sincere efforts to advance regional peace and security" during a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to an official statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office. | According to the statement, the prime minister apprised President Pezeshkian of his recent engagements with several world leaders, including those from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Türkiye, aimed at promoting peace in the region. | The call came a day after the prime minister concluded a three-country diplomatic visit focu…
(2026-04-19). Why TINA's revival is sidelining TIARA trades on Wall Street. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S.-Iran ceasefire in early April has sparked renewed interest in U. S. stocks, known as TINA ("There Is No Alternative") trades, due to optimism for peace, strong U. S. earnings, and the economy's resilience to energy price shocks. Investors previously focused on cheaper overseas markets, attracted by a weaker dollar, but the ceasefire …
(2026-04-19). Two water delivery contractors killed by Israeli forces in Gaza. newarab.com 
Two civilian contractors delivering water for the UN children's fund were shot dead by Israeli troops in "UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip," it said in a statement. | In a statement to AFP news agency, the Israeli military said troops saw "two armed terrorists in the area of the Yellow Line" ⚪ which marks the boundary of the…
(2026-04-19). More than 18,000 patients wait to leave Gaza. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…
(2026-04-19). With 38,000+ Dead, Women and Girls Make Up Over Half of Those Killed in Israel's US-Backed War on Gaza: UN. scheerpost.com "Not a single combatant among them," said one human rights activist. "Further confirmation that over 90% of the victims are innocent civilians." Brad Reed for Common Dreams Israel's yearslong assault on Gaza has killed more than 38,000 women and girls, according to a report released Friday by the United Nations. In total, the UN found that at least 22,000 women …
(2026-04-19). Israel asesina a trabajadores de Unicef que repartían agua en Gaza. cubadebate.cu Militares israelíes asesinaron, la madrugada de ayer, a dos conductores de camiones cisterna que trabajaban para el Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef) en el suministro de agua potable a familias palestinas en la franja de Gaza, denunció ese organismo.
(2026-04-19). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-19). Starmer government facing collapse over Mandelson/Epstein scandal. wsws.org There is a fear that Starmer's downfall will bring to a head a far broader political crisis of rule for the British bourgeoisie, possibly claiming the Labour government as its victim.
(2026-04-19). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez on IMF: No Debt Plans for Venezuela, Only Recovery of Frozen Assets. orinocotribune.com The acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, clarified that her government has no plans to apply for loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). "No debt program is planned," she said on Friday, April 17, regarding the reinstatement of Venezuela within the IMF. She explained that the reinstatement will allow Venezuela to recover assets frozen there—resources that will be invested to strengthen public services and social programs for the people. | Speaking at the National Center for Social Action through Music, in the School of Engineers in Caracas, where she participated in an event commemorati…
(2026-04-19). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 19. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Sunday, April 19.
(2026-04-19). How a bear costume cost these luxury car insurance scamsters their freedom. scmp.com Three people in California have been sentenced for insurance fraud in a bizarre scam that involved someone dressed in a bear costume damaging luxury cars. | The California Insurance Department said the three used a person in a bear suit to stage fake attacks inside a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes in 2024, then submitted fraudulent claims seeking nearly US$142,000 in payouts from insurance companies. The department called it "Operation Bear Claw".
(2026-04-19). On Witless Great Vengeance and Furious Anger. commondreams.org 
Seeking to rally the troops for his unholy war, Christian nationalist, TV-carnie and war fanboy Pete Kegseth just passed off some vengeful Gospel According to Tarantino as scripture at his (unconstitutional) Pentagon prayer service, and yes we have them now. Added to the "shameless blasphemy" of quoting – without credit – Samuel Jackson's homicidal hitman Jules as "prayer," Pete moronically misses the redemptive point: As he cites the "tyranny of evil men," he, unlike Jules, doesn't friggin' get that he is one.With their calamitous illegal war continuing to spiral out of control, flailing regime officials are…
(2026-04-19). Spain urges EU to end agreement with Israel over violations. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-19). Why Britain's far-right celebrates a saint revered in Palestine. aljazeera.com Hundreds of far-right "Britain First" supporters marched in the streets of Manchester to celebrate Saint George.
(2026-04-19). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-19). This Isn't Just Trump's War on Iran. Both Parties Paved the Way for Disaster. progressivehub.net STEPHEN ZUNES | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-19). Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay reinforces status as world class sporting destination | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has confirmed that the opening day of the ISUZU IRONMAN African Championship, held on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Hobie Beach, was successfully executed without incident. | Municipal officials said all scheduled races were delivered safely, supported by integrated planning, strong inter-agency coordination, and world-class event management standards. | Saturday's programme featured the ISUZU 5150 Triathlon, the ISUZU Corporate Triathlon Challenge powered by Algoa FM, and the IRONKIDS race. The events drew…
(2026-04-19). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-19). Iran never seeks spread of war: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezehskian says that "The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking to spread war, and the continuation of conflicts is not in the interest of any side."
(2026-04-19). 'Pigs as Pets': New Tool to Intimidate Indian Muslims. ummid.com In Delhi's Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs.
(2026-04-19). Hajj 2026: Pilgrims asked to confirm flight booking online. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India (HCoI) has asked all pilgrims embarking to Makkah for Hajj 2026 to confirm online the flight booking allotted to them.
(2026-04-19). US animal rights activists clash with police over Wisconsin dog breeder. scmp.com About 1,000 animal welfare activists who tried to gain entry on Saturday to a beagle breeding and research facility in Wisconsin were turned back by police who fired rubber bullets and pepper spray into the crowd and arrested the group's leader. | It was the second attempt in as many months by protesters to take beagles from the Ridglan Farms facility in Blue Mounds, a small town about 25 miles (about 40 kilometres) southwest of Wisconsin's capital, Madison.
(2026-04-19). Argentina's Milei lands in Israel to open embassy in Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Milei's arrival was given a low profile at his request. He then visited the Western Wall in occupied East Jerusalem, wearing a kippah embroidered with his name in Hebrew, where he prayed for the "peace of Israel and Argentina" and the…
(2026-04-19). Civil society in Cuba calls for signatures for the Homeland. radiohc.cu Civil society in Cuba is calling for the popular movement "My Signature for the Homeland" starting this Sunday, April 19, in response to the imperialist threat, announced Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, head of the Ideological Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), today. | During her address at the closing of the 5th International Colloquium "Patria," the member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) stated that, with the signature of every inhabitant of this island, they will reaffirm the unwavering commitment to peace that is the essence of the Cuban nation, f…
(2026-04-19). Senior cleric slams Trump's insulting of Pope Leo. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Prominent Iranian cleric Ayatollah Javadi Amoli has strongly condemned the insult by US President Donald Trump toward Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church, saying it is deeply concerning.
(2026-04-19). Bulgaria election: Ex-President Radev claims 'victory' after early results. aljazeera.com Ex-PM Boyko Borissov congratulates Radev, cautioning that 'winning elections is one thing, governing is another'.
(2026-04-19). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-19). As Iran war strains ties with Trump's US, UK looks to Europe. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump holds a letter from Britain's King Charles as he meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 27, 2025. — Reuters
(2026-04-19). Meet Peter Magyar who ended Viktor Orban's 16-yr-rule in Hungary. ummid.com Peter Magyar is the Man of the Hour, after ending the Viktor Mihály Orbán's 16-year-long right-wing rule in Hungary, and probably also the country's tussle with the European Union (EU) and NATO.
(2026-04-19). Kazakhstan has a new constitution. What's next? globalvoices.org 
Analysts weigh in on what the Kazakhstan government's next moves might beGlobal VoicesA voter casting a ballot in Kazakhstan. Photo by Daniyar Mussirov. Used with permission. | This article was written by Dmitriy Mazorenko for Voters in Kazakhstan cast their ballots in
(2026-04-19). Shabab Al Ahli edge Buriram to reach Champions League semis. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Lebanese army restores road, bridge damaged by Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
In a statement, the military said it "fully reopened" a road linking the city of Nabatieh with the Khardali area, and had "partially reopened the Burj Rahal-Tyre bridge". | "Work is also underway to rehabilitate the Tayr Falsay-Tyre bridge…
(2026-04-19). AMOC To Collapse—Part 98. wattsupwiththat.com But crooked scientists has grant money to earn and far left Guardian hacks have headlines to write. It's a marriage made in heaven!
(2026-04-19). So much for the 'Pivot to Asia'. strategic-culture.su The war with Iran constrains America's options in East Asia. | By Anik JOSHI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The American ind…
(2026-04-19). The dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. radiohc.cu Rosa Miriam Elizalde, coordinator of the Patria Colloquium, said in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency that the dream of what has been Patria is consolidating and growing. The project is just beginning, with better coordination, experience, and a strong allied network. | The recipient of the José Martí National Journalism Prize for Lifetime Achievement recalled that in the early years, Patria was a nascent project. Now, many conditions exist for better coordination, and the objectives and horizons are clearer after these five years of exploration and meetings, she noted."The dream of what Patria ha…
(2026-04-19). Man slays 8 children in Louisiana mass shooting — 7 of them his own. scmp.com A man shot dead eight children — seven of them his own — early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana in an incident of domestic violence that spanned three locations, police said. | The early morning massacre at a grey house in the city of Shreveport was the deadliest mass shooting in the United States in more than two years, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. | Two women were shot and seriously injured, including the mother of some of the slain children.
(2026-04-19). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-19). Fire at India firecracker factory kills 20: police. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-19). AI is advancing. Now it's up to humans to redefine their worth. scmp.com Generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered by large language models presents a significant breakthrough. For the first time, humans are communicating with computers using language instructions. This has enabled the use of AI agents to perform intelligent tasks involving some degree of advanced reasoning and complex logic. | Vibe coding — the use of AI for programming and software development by lay persons — empowers end-user application deployments. One-person companies using AI agents to…
(2026-04-19). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-19). No, WHYY, a Heat Wave Is Not a 'Fingerprint of Climate Change'. wattsupwiththat.com Just as a single month's unusual cold is not proof that the planet is cooling, a single month's unusual warmth is likewise not some "fingerprint" of a climate emergency.
(2026-04-19). Are gaming cafes making a return? tribune.com.pk 
The room was never designed for ambition. It has a few rows of ageing computers, their screens glowing in a dimly lit space, fans whirring louder than the voices around them. Someone shouting instructions, someone else arguing over a missed shot, a queue forming behind a chair as another hour came to an end. Time here moved quickly. You paid, you played, you lost, and you tried again. | Across cities like Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, these small gaming zones became more than just places to pass time. For many, they were the first real introduction to competition. It was in spaces like these that players such…
(2026-04-19). Calculated or compulsive: What fuels mania for Israel. haaretz.com Set for another pomp-filled visit to Israel, Argentina's president's distinctive support reflects a blend of personal and domestic political considerations. It is also central to his foreign policy, firmly aligning Argentina with a Trump-led West…
(2026-04-19). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-19). Italy suspends defence pact with Israel over Netanyahu's war mongering. ummid.com In a major setback for Netanyahu-led far right Zionist regime, Italy has suspended its defence deal with Israel over the ongoing war in the Middle East.
(2026-04-19). A Primer on the Petrodollar and the War on Iran. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prasad — Apr 16, 2026 | As you and I worry about how war and inflation will impact our families and nations, bond traders are fixated on the numbers on their screens, calculating what might happen to seemingly arcane financial instruments. Their job is to protect the treasure of the wealthy. For the past fifty years, the relative stability of the US dollar — above all as embodied in US Treasury securities — has rested in part on what is called the 'petrodollar' system. | When petroleum prices are relatively stable, the costs of production and transport are more predictable, inflation is…
(2026-04-19). Israeli military launches new incursion into Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The Israeli regime's military launched a new incursion into Syria's Quneitra province late Saturday.
(2026-04-19). UK police arrest seven over high-end shoplifting plot. tribune.com.pk 
British police said they had arrested seven people on Sunday over what they said was a national coordinated plan by activists who want to tax the super rich to damage and steal from high-end stores. | The seven individuals, one man and six women, were detained in Salford in northwest England on suspicion of conspiracy to steal, Greater Manchester Police said. | Police said the group were believed to have been training for non-direct action as part of a mass shoplifting campaign, intending to steal from high-value retail stores and supermarkets to redistribute the stolen items. | "We are taking robust action to…
(2026-04-19). Aimal hails April 19 as democratic milestone. tribune.com.pk 
Senator Aimal Wali Khan on Sunday termed April 19 a defining moment in Pakistan's democratic trajectory, saying the passage of the 18th Amendment symbolises a culmination of sustained struggle, sacrifice and political resolve. | He said the 18th Amendment marked a historic shift by restoring rights and powers to the provinces and granting identity to Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, calling it a major milestone in strengthening federalism. | According to him, the amendment represented a significant advancement in recognising provincial autonomy and correcting longstanding imbalances in the federation.
(2026-04-19). IRGC Navy responds to US navy shooting at Iranian vessel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — The IRGC Navy rapid reaction forces responded to the shooting at an Iranian commercial ship by American terrorist forces around the Sea of Oman and forced the Americans to retreat and flee.
(2026-04-19). Talaat Moustafa Group to build $27 billion city east of Cairo. newarab.com 
Egypt's The project, called The Spine, is to be developed in partnership with The project, to be buil…
(2026-04-19). 'Govt, army on same page, right now'. tribune.com.pk 
PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has said that, at present, the government and the military establishment are on the same page, and both political and military leadership have helped save Pakistan from default. | Speaking to the media on Sunday, he said that he had some reservations when the government formed, which is why he did not join the team. He said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif worked tirelessly day and night for the country. | Rafique alleged that India used the Pahalgam incident as a pretext to attack Pakistan, but said that Pakistan's armed forces and air force responded strongly, demonstrating the…
(2026-04-19). Tax reform optics stir debate. tribune.com.pk 
Senior lawyers have raised serious concerns over a recent meeting between judges and government officials on tax-related issues held last week. | Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi, in his capacity as chairman of the National Judicial (Policy Making) Committee (NJPMC), chaired a high-level consultative meeting on April 16 at the Supreme Court of Pakistan. | The meeting focused on measures aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening coordination, and ensuring timely resolution of tax litigation óan area considered crucial for fiscal governance and economic stability. | The meeting was attended by Ju…
(2026-04-19). Humanoid robots race past humans in Beijing half-marathon. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots showed off their fast-improving athleticism and autonomous navigation skills as they whizzed past human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, highlighting the sector's rapid technical advances. | The race's inaugural edition last year was riddled with ?mishaps, and most robots were unable to finish. Last year's champion robot recorded a time of 2 hours 40 minutes, more than double the time of the human winner of the conventional race. | This year's contrast was stark. Not only had the number of participating teams increased from 20 to more than 100, but se…
(2026-04-19). Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience. truthout.org During my incarceration in the U.S., since I had little else to do, I focused on reading, on becoming an expert on the prison-industrial complex in which I lived. People sent me books and articles on this topic, but when I tried to share them with the other men in the prison, they ran up against a wall of accessibility. I vowed that when I got out, I would write materials that would be about them… |
(2026-04-19). Pro-Russian former president leads Bulgaria's election polls. moderndiplomacy.eu Bulgarians voted on Sunday in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The frontrunner, pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev, aims to end corruption and establish stable governance. Radev, who stepped down from the presidency in January, opposes military support for Ukraine and gained support through a strong social media campaign and promises of stability. After …
(2026-04-19). South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws accreditation of dog import agent | The Department of Agriculture has announced the immediate and permanent withdrawal of accreditation for Animal On the Move as a recognised dog import agent. | This follows the confirmed use of fraudulent import permits in contravention of the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No. 62 of 1998). | "The department enforces a zero-tolerance stance on fraud to safeguard the integrity and traceability of South Africa's canine population," the department said in a statement on Friday. | The department urged members of the public and industry stakeholders to engag…
(2026-04-19). Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif speaks with Pres. Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Foreign media reported that the Pakistani Prime Minister held a phone call with the President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran.
(2026-04-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-19). Israeli ministers celebrate re-establishment of Sa-Nur West Bank settlement. aljazeera.com Sa-Nur is one of four former West Bank settlements approved by the government two decades after settlers were evicted.
(2026-04-19). Spitfire Completes Unique Formation Flights With Royal Air Force. twz.com 
An example of the U.K. Royal Air Force's most iconic fighter, the The Spitfire in question, a…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). US preparing to board Iran-linked vessels amid blockade. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Who will shape the global agenda, the left or far right? aljazeera.com Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.
(2026-04-19). Shin Zini told staff to keep mum on bill forcing polygraph on AG. haaretz.com According to sources, Shin Bet security service Director David Zini instructed officials to stay silent during Knesset hearings on a bill that would require the Shin Bet to administer recurring lie-detector tests to the attorney general and senior Justice Ministry officials, despite internal objections…
(2026-04-19). When Washington Leaves: Africa Must Shape Its Own Security Architecture. moderndiplomacy.eu For decades, Africa's security architecture has rested on shaky foundations: a reliance on external actors, particularly the United States, to define, fund, and lead the response to threats on the continent itself. However, in November 2025, Washington officially shifted its stance. The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration affirmed the doctrines …
(2026-04-19). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-19). Australia soldier charged with war crimes vows to clear his name. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Cuba's dilemma: Reform and overcome the crisis or collapse. links.org.au 
Carlos Alzugaray Treto — Cuba must find the road toward its own reforms. Otherwise, Cubans run the risk of an unacceptable setback that we do not deserve after so much sacrifice.
(2026-04-19). Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria. tribune.com.pk 
Police in Austria said late on Saturday that rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, following a recall of the product from more than 1,000 SPAR supermarkets in the country over safety fears. | Police in Burgenland, Austria, said in a statement that a sample from one of the 190-gram jars of "Carrots and Potatoes" baby food reported by a customer had tested positive for rat poison. | HIPP had said on Saturday that it could not be ruled out that a dangerous substance was introduced into the product and that its HiPP Vegetable Carrot with Potato jars may have been tampered with. | Consuming the conte…
(2026-04-19). The Fifth International Colloquium Patria concludes in Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The fifth edition of the International Colloquium "Patria" concluded on Saturday in Havana after three days of analysis on best practices in communication and information dissemination. | The event, presided over by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, brought to a close several intense days of reflection, debate and collective work. | "We reaffirm the political, historical, and strategic nature of this meeting, which pays tribute to the victory at the Bay of Pigs and to the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz," said Rosa Miriam Elizalde, the event's organizer. | "We condemn the use of algo…
(2026-04-19). Victory at Playa Girón: A Permanent Declaration of National Dignity. radiohc.cu "That extraordinary triumph constitutes a permanent declaration of national dignity," emphasized Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, during the ceremony at Playa Girón commemorating the 65th anniversary of the victory against the mercenary invasion. | In the presence of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, and a large representation of the people, Morales Ojeda emphasized that unity and steadfastness are pilla…
(2026-04-19). Pope in Algeria Slams Neocolonialism; Makes Trump Sad. juancole.com
(2026-04-19). Doylestown free concert series to showcase a 'diverse palette of voices' throughout May. whyy.org 
(2026-04-19). What Ancient Egyptian and Emoji Chain Texts Have in Common. fairobserver.com 
I'm pretty certain that most people think Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs are pictograms. As in, if I want to write "dog" in hieroglyphs, I would draw a picture of a dog. This isn't really correct. Actually, the Egyptian writing system is a fascinating combination of both pictographic and alphabetic writing systems. It is also far easier…
(2026-04-19). Want to Resist a Data Center? These Organizers Share How They Did It. truthout.org The prolific construction of massive data centers that house the physical computing power for artificial intelligence (AI) is galvanizing resistance in localities across the United States. Communities are fighting back against the billionaire tech and financial power behind these projects and their numerous harms, from their noise and pollution to their hyperconsumption of water and electricity. |
(2026-04-19). More flights depart as Hajj op expands. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Hajj operation continued to expand across the country on Sunday as more flights carrying intending pilgrims departed from multiple cities. The first group of pilgrims also successfully arrived in Madina under improved arrangements introduced this year. | The ongoing pre-Hajj flight operation, which began a day earlier, has now gained full momentum with departures from Faisalabad, Sialkot and Islamabad, in addition to earlier flights from Karachi, Lahore and Multan. | In Islamabad, the first Hajj flight under the Road to Makkah initiative departed for Madina carrying 270 pilgrims. The Saudi Airlines…
(2026-04-19). Maine presses pause on large data centers. Will other states follow its lead? grist.org 
Maine is now the first state to pass a moratorium on the development of large data centers, and others may follow. | The Maine House and Senate this week passed Maine is one of about a dozen states with legislative proposals this year to…
(2026-04-19). General Hatami appreciates Leader for his Army Day's message. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has expressed his gratitude for Leader's Army Day message, emphasizing that Army Force of the country is at the apex of its readiness to confront threats with all their might.
(2026-04-19). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-19). Milei lands in Israel ahead of Independence Day torch lighting. haaretz.com Milei is being honored for his 'unequivocal support for Israel' with a Presidential Medal of Honor, and is expected to announce the launch of direct flights between Buenos Aires and Tel Aviv…
(2026-04-19). Monbiot: Green Energy Advocates are Now Pragmatic Patriots Because of Iran and Trump. wattsupwiththat.com "Who'd have thought a fossil-fuel shill like Trump would be the one to spark a green revolution?"
(2026-04-19). Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, car in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2026-04-19). Spain to urge EU to end Israel agreement over war: Premier Sanchez. tribune.com.pk 
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday that Spain would formally ask the European Union to break its Association Agreement with Israel. | "A government that violates international law, and therefore violates the principles and values of the European Union, cannot be a partner of the EU. It's that simple," he said at a campaign rally in Andalusia. | He urged other EU countries to support Spain's proposal, which would be raised at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Tuesday. | "We are going to do it not because we have anything against the Israeli people, but because we do not agree w…
(2026-04-19). Eight children killed in USmass shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed in Shreveport, Louisiana, in the latest mass shooting in the US, and the suspected gunman was later fatally shot by police during a vehicle chase on Sunday, local authorities said. | Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Christopher Bordelon said at a news conference that some of the children were related to the suspected gunman, and that the shootings occurred in three residences. At least 10 people total were shot, he said but did not provide details on the survivors. | The shooting occurred just after 6 am on Sunday and is considered a domestic…
(2026-04-19). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-19). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-19). Taking a break – no post this week. resourceinsights.blogspot.com I am taking a break this week and plan to post again on Sunday, April 26.
(2026-04-19). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-19). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-19). Kamala Harris accuses Netanyahu of dragging US into Iran war. newarab.com 
Former US Vice President and presidential candidate In response to a question on the war at a Democratic Party event in Detroit on Saturday, Harris said that
(2026-04-19). The Washington Post Gets It Right on Typhoon Sinlaku. wattsupwiththat.com Credit where it is due. The Washington Post reported on a dangerous storm without turning it into a climate morality play. That is how extreme weather coverage should be done.
(2026-04-19). Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance. truthout.org An outgrowth of the counter-revolutionary Oslo Accords, the Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era. As such, the internet today is both an instrument for collective interconnection to Palestinian revolutionary history and struggle as well as a site of suppression and surveillance. As Miriyam Aouragh writes in Palestine… |
(2026-04-19). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-19). Ghost Murmur Weapon System: Technology, Strategy and US Military Supremacy. moderndiplomacy.eu In my last analysis titled "The Weapon We Haven't Seen Yet," I argued that the US-Iran confrontation is actually a weapon testing ground, setting some novel norms of warfare. One can argue that this is normal to proxy wars, but this time, the weapons that the Pentagon is testing in Iran against those of the …
(2026-04-19). We Should Not Fear The Tyrants; The Tyrants Should Fear Us. scheerpost.com In our society, we do not push psychopaths off the ice when nobody is looking. In our society, we let them rule the world. Caitlin Johnstone If there were a thousand people living on an island, and one of them began making life miserable for everyone else, there would soon be 999 people living on …
(2026-04-19). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.
(2026-04-19). India firecracker factory blaze kills 20. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-19). Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment. sanews.gov.za Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations out for public comment | National Treasury has published the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations of 2026 for public comment. | The regulations appeared in Government Notice No. 54520 in Government Gazette No. 7375, published on 17 April 2026. | The draft regulations, which will replace the Exchange Control Regulations of 1961, can be accessed on the National Treasury website at www.treasury.gov.za. | The due date for submitting public comments is 10 June 2026. | According to National Treasury, since the abolition of the financial rand in 1991, South Africa has ado…
(2026-04-19). 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.
(2026-04-19). How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model. scmp.com For the first time in its history — and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention — Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. | Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all policy bureaus to help draft proposals by the end of the year. To lead the exercise, veteran civil servant Janice Tse Siu-wah has come out of retirement. The Legislative Council, not to be left out, has formed a committee supported by six coordinating groups spanning…
(2026-04-19). Netanyahu announces first direct Israel-Argentina flights to begin this year. haaretz.com The government will subsidize the flights at 20 million shekels per year, believing the route will serve Israel's interests in South America. The Finance Ministry conceded this sum will not suffice, however, and expects it to rise…
(2026-04-19). Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years. aljazeera.com Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.
(2026-04-19). Cuba arranca con dos oros y un bronce en Panamericano de Judo. cubadebate.cu La primera jornada del torneo individual del Campeonato Panamericano Senior, que se celebra en Panamá dejó a Cuba dos medallas doradas y una de bronce. Según el sitio de la Federación Internacional, los títulos fueron para Jonathan Charón, en los 60 kilogramos (kg) y Orlando Polanco (66 kg).
(2026-04-19). Desde España, cientos de personas levantan la voz por Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Movimiento Estatal de Solidaridad con Cuba (MESC) en España, impulsó la convocatoria bajo el lema "Por el fin del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba".
(2026-04-19). Maratón cultural en México: Otra muestra de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu El maratón cultural antifascista Todas y todos con Cuba se suma hoy en México a las disímiles muestras de solidaridad hacia la nación caribeña, en medio del endurecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos. | La iniciativa, convocada por la Liga Cultural Antifascista en el capitalino Monumento a la Revolución, presentará a compañías de teatro, espacios para la poesía y agrupaciones musicales, entre estas, la reconocida orquesta Aragón, de la mayor de las Antillas. | "Mañana domingo en el Monumento de la Revolución #CubaNoEstáSola | Música por Cuba. La Aragón para México y para Cuba. Muchos cantantes mexican…
(2026-04-19). Sociedad civil en Cuba convoca a unir firmas por la Patria. radiohc.cu La sociedad civil en Cuba convoca al movimiento popular "Mi firma por la Patria" a partir de este domingo 19 de abril, frente a la amenaza imperialista, anunció hoy Yuniasky Crespo Baquero, jefa del departamento Ideológico del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC). | Durante su intervención en la clausura del V Coloquio Internacional Patria, la integrante del Comité Central del PCC dijo que, con la rúbrica de cada habitante de esta Isla, reafirmarán la irrenunciable vocación de paz que es esencia de la nación cubana, fraguada, "con la más profunda convicción de que defendernos, no es solo un derecho,…
(2026-04-19). Campaña dominicana convoca a movilización en respaldo a Cuba. radiohc.cu La Campaña Dominicana de Solidaridad con Cuba convocó para hoy una jornada de movilización en respaldo al derecho de la isla a la vida y la paz, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico y comercial de Estados Unidos. | La concentración está prevista para las 12: 00, hora local, en el Parque Independencia, frente al monumento del Soldado Desconocido, como expresión de rechazo a las recientes medidas adoptadas por Washington contra Cuba. | El Parque Independencia es uno de los espacios más emblemáticos de la República Dominicana por su profundo valor histórico, simbólico y cívico. | La iniciativa de la Cam…
(2026-04-19). Los combatientes tienen el prestigio y el reconocimiento para la batalla en la comunidad. radiohc.cu 
Por: Claudia Díaz Pérez | El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, llamó a los Combatientes de la Revolución Cubana a sumarse a los movimientos que ya llevan adelante el sistema del Poder Popular y la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas, con el fin de movilizar las fuerzas revolucionarias para enfrentar directamente los problemas de la comunidad. La exhortación tuvo lugar en un encuentro con motivo del aniversario 65 de la victoria de Playa Girón, un escenario donde el mandatario reafirmó que es precisamente en el barrio donde hoy transcurre…
(2026-04-19). La libertad debe acompañarse de la justicia social. radiohc.cu La ciudad española de Barcelona reunió a estadistas, personalidades y representantes de agrupaciones sociales y políticas, con el objetivo de encontrar respuestas ante el avance de la derecha en el mundo, y la imposición de la fuerza en las relaciones internacionales. | La cumbre en defensa de la democracia en la capital catalana, a la que concurrieron líderes de España, Colombia, Brasil, México y Uruguay, buscó un lenguaje común frente a las guerras y el unilateralismo. | Los asistentes abogaron por la estabilidad democrática, defender el multilateralismo, renovar la ONU, luchar por una Internet más útil y reduc…
(2026-04-19). Pagan pensiones a jubilados en comercios no estatales: øCómo funciona esta experiencia piloto en La Habana? cubadebate.cu Por primera vez, de forma experimental, los beneficiarios pueden cobrar en establecimientos de actores económicos, con fuerte participación de las formas de gestión no estatal. La iniciativa es impulsada por el Banco Central de Cuba (BCC), con el Banco Metropolitano (BANMET), el Gobierno en La Habana y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS).
(2026-04-19). Ballet Nacional de Cuba concluye temporada de presentaciones. cubadebate.cu Hoy concluyen las presentaciones del programa concierto preparado por el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) para esta temporada en el escenario de la sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional durante las últimas tres jornadas.
(2026-04-19). Esta es la última oportunidad para los iraníes, amenaza Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, lanzó una dura advertencia este domingo a Irán al asegurar que el país tiene una "última oportunidad" para firmar un acuerdo, en medio de las negociaciones en curso para poner fin al conflicto en la región.
(2026-04-19). Concluye congreso de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba. cubadebate.cu Durante el XIV Congreso de la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), que concluyó hoy en Italia, se reafirmó el apoyo solidario de esa organización al pueblo y gobierno de esa nación, frente a las presiones de Estados Unidos. El presidente de la Anaic, Marco Papacci, reelecto en este evento, recordó que en esta jornada se celebra el aniversario 65 de esa organización.
(2026-04-19). La guerre au Moyen-Orient : interprétations religieuses, métaphysiques et spirituelles. thealtworld.com L'agression des États-Unis et d'Israà´l contre l'Iran a levé le voile sur la dimension métaphysique du conflit: en son sein ont émergé clairement les contours des croyances religieuses, plus précisément, le choc de doctrines et d'idées métaphysiques. Et bien que chaque partie affirme avoir raison, tant dans la rhétorique politique qu'en invoquant l'histoire, les faits et les actions indiquent clairement que l'Iran est du cà¥té du bien. En conséquence, Israà´l et les États-Unis deviennent automatiquement les forces du mal, même s'il est peu probable qu'ils soient d'accord avec cette interprétation.
(2026-04-19). Por el bienestar animal: Formación desde la primera infancia. cubadebate.cu Me atrevería a plantear que, a este empeño educativo, se pudieran sumar las familias, en caso de que sus pequeños no asistan a ninguna de estas dos formas establecidas para la formación de la primera infancia. Pienso que pueden buscar información, capacitarse y desde el hogar, enseñar y preparar a sus niños, para el momento al que asistan a las escuelas en el prescolar.
(2026-04-19). Manolo de los Santos at the 5th Patria Colloquium: "Fidel didn't give speeches; he led political training courses" radiohc.cu By Frank Martínez Rivero | At the closing of the 5th International Patria Colloquium, Manolo de los Santos, director of The People's Forum, delivered the keynote address — "The Word Made Revolution: Fidel and Communication," which became a true lesson in history, politics and communication strategy. | Before an attentive audience, the intellectual began by taking us back to Fidel, because what the Commander built was not just a method of management or leadership, but an entire architecture in which millions of people could participate and witness. | The difference today, Manolo explained, is that this archi…
(2026-04-19). The people of Girón begin signing for the Patria. radiohc.cu With the signature of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, a popular movement called "My Signature for the Homeland" began today, reaffirming the unwavering commitment to peace, the essence of the Cuban nation. | Following the ceremony in Playa Girón commemorating the 65th anniversary of the historic victory against the mercenary invasion in April 1961, the people proceeded to sign in support of the Homeland's commitment to peace and its sovereignty. | José Enrique de la Cruz Pérez, leader of the Federation of Un…
(2026-04-19). México propone declaración contra intervención militar en Cuba. cubadebate.cu "Quiero proponer una declaración en contra de la intervención militar en Cuba. Que el diálogo y la paz prevalezcan", recalcó en la cita en la que participan el jefe del Gobierno español, Pedro Sánchez, y los presidentes de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Colombia, Gustavo Petro, y Uruguay, Yamadú Orsi, entre otros. Asimismo, alzó la voz contra el bloqueo a Cuba.
(2026-04-19). Real Sociedad upset Atletico Madrid to win fourth Copa del Rey title. aljazeera.com Real win the final of Spain's premier annual knockout football competition with a dramatic penalty shootout in Seville.