(2026-04-21). Irán no aceptará negociaciones con EEUU bajo amenazas. radiohc.cu El presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf advirtió este lunes que desde Teherán están preparados ´para mostrar nuevas cartas en el campo de batalla ª, ante las amenazas del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump. | En su cuenta de X, el máximo representante del legislativo escribió: Trump, al imponer un bloqueo y violar el alto el fuego, pretende convertir esta mesa de negociaciones —en su propia imaginación— en una mesa de rendición o justificar una nueva escalada bélica ª. | Recalcó que la nación persa no aceptará negociaciones ´bajo la amenaza de la vio…
(2026-04-21). Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
(2026-04-21). Egypt is trying to hold ceasefire in Lebanon together. newarab.com 
Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire hammered out between Lebanon and Israel, expressing support for efforts made by Lebanese institutions to impose control over Lebanese territories. | During a Egypt works, Sisi added, to support Lebanon and detach it from current regional tensions and crises. | The talks of the two l…
(2026-04-21). Group to sue US government over destroyed homes in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A group of Lebanese Americans have announced that they will sue the US administration over the destruction of their homes due to Israel's war on At a press conference on Monday at the Bint Jbail Cultural Centre in Dearborn, the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League said it would sue
(2026-04-21). Mass arrests in Brisbane add to repression of anti-genocide protests in Australia. wsws.org The arrests of 22 demonstrators in Brisbane follow police raids conducted by the state Labor governments in New South Wales and Victoria.
(2026-04-21). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? juancole.com Interview of Dr. Mehran Mostafavi by Fariba Amini : | In a resolution against nuclear war initiated by philosopher Bertrand Russell and endorsed by Albert Einstein just a week before his death, they wrote: "We appeal, as human beings, to human beings, remember your humanity and forget the rest. If you do so, the way lies open to a new paradise; if you cannot, there lies before you the risk of universal death." — July 1955, letter addressed to President Roosevelt, the Russel-Einstein Manifesto | Dr. Mehran Mostafavi* is a nuclear expert who teaches at some of the most prestigious institutions in Fr…
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears. tribune.com.pk 
The United States expressed confidence that peace talks with Iran would go ahead in Pakistan and a senior Iranian official said Tehran was considering joining, but significant hurdles and uncertainty remained as the end of a ceasefire approached. | US President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means to develop a nuclear weapon. Tehran hopes to leverage its control of the Strait of Hormuz to strike a deal that averts a restart of the war, eases sanctions but does not impede its nuc…
(2026-04-21). A connecting link between Trump and Epstein: Who is Paolo Zampolli? wsws.org The emergence of figures like Zampolli signals the consolidation of oligarchic domination over political life and the decay of democratic rule.
(2026-04-21). Iran's bold Hormuz u-turn arm-twists Trump: Will seized ship backfire as oil skyrockets to $95. hindustantimes.com The world's most critical oil chokepoint is back in the spotlight, but this time, it's not just about supply. As tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, one question is beginning to dominate: is this a temporary shock, or the start of a much bigger energy crisis? At the center of it all is a rapidly intensifying confrontation between the United States and Iran. A seized vessel, a tightening blockade, and a sudden reversal on reopening one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, each move has sent markets into a spiral. Oil prices are swinging, gas futures are jumping, and global investors are watching every…
(2026-04-21). Trump's apocalyptic rhetoric echoes nuclear annihilation. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's warning that 'a whole civilization will die tonight' was more than bluster-it was a reckless invocation of nuclear destruction that shattered diplomatic norms and reignited questions about his fitness to command American power.
(2026-04-21). Can Iran protect friendly shipping? Attack on Indian tankers raises safety questions. scmp.com Iran's firing on two Indian-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh questions about how far Tehran can protect even friendly shipping as the conflict pushes closer to maritime chaos. | The attack, which took place on Saturday, has been especially awkward for Iran because New Delhi is not an adversary and still maintains working ties with Tehran, including renewed oil purchases in recent weeks under a temporary US sanctions waiver.
(2026-04-21). Xi says normal passage through Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained.
(2026-04-21). Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes. tribune.com.pk 
With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said Vice President JD Vance was ready to return to Pakistan for fresh negotiations to end a conflict that has sent crude soaring and revived inflation fears. | However, the Islamic Republic's position remained uncertain as it accused Washington of violating their fragile truce through its blockade of the country's ports and seizure of a ship. | Crude plunged on Friday after Tehran said it would allow ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which had been effectively closed since the war began on February 28. | Read: US positive on Iran deal but…
(2026-04-21). Iran psychological warfare from Putin's capital? Trump gets contradictory signals amid ship seizure. hindustantimes.com Iran's envoy in Moscow is trying to project calm at a very tense moment, insisting that despite the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship, commercial traffic can still safely move through the Strait of Hormuz under Tehran's protection. He points to what he calls a new legal and security framework for navigation, saying Iran now guarantees safe passage for ships that coordinate with its authorities, even as navies and insurers grow more nervous about the conflict spilling over. His comments, carried by Russian and regional media, land just as Washington's dramatic boarding and capture of the Iranian‚Ä&e…
(2026-04-21). What will Iran's smart sovereignty in Hormuz Strait be like? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Strait of Hormuz sits where economics, security, and politics converge. Smart management doesn't block the strait—it shapes the rules for those who pass through it.
(2026-04-21). Russia lifts flight restrictions over Iranian airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — The Russian Federation has lifted restrictions on its flights over the Iranian airspaces and resumed overflights, the country's Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) said on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the Israeli regime's continued violation of Somalia's national sovereignty.
(2026-04-21). Iran is sending mixed signals as Trump threatens war to advance cease-fire talks. haaretz.com If no breakthrough is reached in negotiations, the cease-fire is expected to expire on Tuesday night — and Trump has already warned of the consequences of renewed fighting. Meanwhile, reports are surfacing of a growing internal rift in Tehran between the Revolutionary Guard and the political leadership ‚ñ Netanyahu continues to leak his assessment, or perhaps his wish, that the talks are on the verge of collapse…
(2026-04-21). Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, reports says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-21). Israel declares Iran missiles finished, but the timing looks like damage control ahead of US meet. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). US seizes Iran-bound ship from China in Arabian Sea. wsws.org Less than 48 hours remain before the expiration of a ceasefire, which could lead to resumption of full-scale US bombing of Iran.
(2026-04-21). Iran's foreign ministry slams US act of piracy in Sea of Oman. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US attack on a commercial vessel and the abduction of crew and families.
(2026-04-21). 3 arrested after arson attack on London-based Iran International. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Iran's 10-Point Plan is Still a Workable basis for Talks. juancole.com ( On April 8, the US and Iran began a two week ceasefire, after Trump accepted a ten point peace plan drawn up by Iran as "a workable basis on whic…
(2026-04-21). US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo. newarab.com 
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were The White House said Vice President
(2026-04-21). Mojtaba flips script on Trump, still calling shots against US despite weeks of 'badly hurt' talk. hindustantimes.com Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly suffered only a minor leg injury in the February 28 strike that killed his father, according to a senior Iranian official cited by Iran International, pushing back on earlier reports that he had been badly wounded or was out of action.
(2026-04-21). Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip. ecns.cn Israeli tanks open fire towards the eastern areas of Khan Younis city in the southern Gaza Strip.-Palestinian media.
(2026-04-21). Israel hindering Gaza aid access despite court ruling, says NGO. newarab.com 
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). Israeli strikes kill five in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israeli-backed militia. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in separate incidents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, Palestinian health officials said, and fighters from Hamas clashed with gunmen from an Israeli-backed militia, witnesses said. | Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Bureij camp in the central area of the enclave, while another strike killed one person and wounded others in Gaza City. | Later on Monday, an Israeli airstrike killed at least three people in western Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, health officials at the territory's Nasser Hospital said. | The five deaths were the la…
(2026-04-21). EU must suspend agreement with Israel over Gaza, West Bank violations. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). CPJ, partners file emergency motion to Israeli Supreme Court seeking independent media access to Gaza. jpost.com
(2026-04-21). Technofacism? Why Palantir's pro-West 'manifesto' has critics alarmed. aljazeera.com Palantir's 'manifesto' has been described as an 'AI-driven threat to humanity's existence' and 'technofascism'.
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province in NW China. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit Banyan Village, Huzhu Tu Autonomous County, Haidong City, in northwest China's Qinghai Province, April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Israeli police arrest two ultra-Orthodox Jews for removing Israeli flags. aljazeera.com Two ultra-Orthodox Jews tore down Israeli flags in Beit Shemesh, before being arrested by Israeli authorities.
(2026-04-21). What's wrong with the image? (The big retirement lie?). onlineopinion.com.au Half of retirees have under $250k in super. Most rely on the pension. The reality of ageing in Australia is far from comfortable.
(2026-04-21). Apple says Tim Cook to become executive chairman, John Ternus next CEO. ecns.cn Apple said Monday that CEO Tim Cook will become executive chairman of the company's board of directors, while John Ternus, Apple's senior vice-president of hardware engineering, will become the company's next CEO effective Sept 1, 2026.
(2026-04-21). Trump says extension of ceasefire with Iran 'highly unlikely'. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said on Monday it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg report.
(2026-04-21). Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age. tribune.com.pk 
Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as it navigates a world radically altered by artificial intelligence, a technology it has lagged on. | Cook, a supply-chain genius who boosted Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion in his 15 years at the helm, will stay on as executive chairman when Ternus takes over on September 1, Apple said in a statement. | Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has played a central role in reviving products such as the Mac, which has gained market share against PCs. Though he has kept a…
(2026-04-21). County blends preservation with tourism-led economic growth. ecns.cn Over the past two years, Chusum county in the Xizang autonomous region has made steady progress in cultural tourism development, drawing on its rich heritage and unique plateau landscapes to attract visitors and improve local livelihoods. At the center of this transformation is the Lhagyari Palaces, a site of deep historical significance that now plays a growing role in the local economy.
(2026-04-21). SBP receives $1b from Saudi Arabia, second tranche of $3b deposit. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche of a $3 billion deposit agreement with the Kingdom, in a post on X. | In the statement, the central bank said the funds were received "with a value date of 20 April 2026" as part of the financing arrangement recently agreed between the two countries. | State Bank of Pakistan has received funds of US$ 1 billion from Ministry of Finance, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the value date of 20April2026. This is the second tranche of the $3 billion deposit recen…
(2026-04-21). Israeli man stabs wife to death, seriously wounds her 9-year-old son. haaretz.com Police say the 39-year-old suspect stabbed his wife to death and seriously wounded her son, calling emergency services afterwards. According to a Haaretz tally, 95 people have been murdered in Israel since the start of 2026, including eight women.
(2026-04-21). Resistance to Trump is Organizing in Marin San Geronimo Valley. indybay.org Indivisiblesvg.com is now holding regular protest actions…
(2026-04-21). Animal rights activists storm Dane County dog breeding facility. indybay.org Hundreds of animal rights activists raided a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding and testing facility in Dane county Saturday morning, one day ahead of the expected protest.
(2026-04-21). Lufthansa closes regional carrier CityLine with immediate effect: An act of top-down class war. wsws.org With the immediate closure of its regional carrier CityLine, Lufthansa has immediately suspended around 1,300 pilots, stewards and stewardesses, and technical and other personnel.
(2026-04-21). Disney carries out "massive layoffs," while Sony, SnapChat, Artnet do their own job slashing. wsws.org April so far has seen a wave of layoffs at Disney, Sony Pictures, at arts web platforms and in social media.
(2026-04-21). The "Global Progressive Mobilization" : A bankrupt spectacle in Barcelona. wsws.org The weekend conference was a bogus defense of democracy by parties and government leaders who have facilitated the rise of the fascist threat they claim to oppose.
(2026-04-21). Comicomment: U.S. threatens NATO exit, escalating alliance tensions. ecns.cn If Washington scales back its commitments while pressing Europe to assume more—and hints at an exit—it risks removing a cornerstone of the alliance. This could trigger a chain reaction, placing the transatlantic framework under mounting strain and raising the possibility that an already fragile organization could ultimately unravel.
(2026-04-21). US positive on Iran deal, says blockade on Iranian ports to stay. newarab.com The The two-week truce in the war is set to expire within days, and despite Iran's earlier ruling out a second round of
(2026-04-21). Saadi Shirazi: Master of Speech in Persian Literature. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran has been the land of literature for centuries. Saadi Shirazi is one of the Iranian poets with international fame. His poetry has become popular throughout the world.
(2026-04-21). City of Birmingham Retirement and Relief System v Rex Tillerson, et al. wattsupwiththat.com I'd suggest this is potentially not just one attorneys office copying the 'homework' out of another office because of sheer laziness.
(2026-04-21). Borneo fire devastates thousands of Malaysia's poorest people. wsws.org This tragedy underscores the plight of hundreds of thousands of working-class people living in slum settlements in both the Malaysian and Indonesian parts of Borneo.
(2026-04-21). France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon. newarab.com 
The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to the
(2026-04-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Teachers carried out a one-day strike over medical benefits in several major cities across Colombia last week, while 5,500 municipal workers in Montreal struck for three days to protest stalled contract negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 4/18: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "The Great Book Robbery" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yLx0……
(2026-04-21). Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy. aljazeera.com Japan could soon sell weapons overseas, including fighter jets, in a shift from its decades-old pacifist policy.
(2026-04-21). Cuba Announces the Start of the 4th Elite Baseball League. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation announced today that "because of what baseball represents in the Cuban popular imagination," the IV Elite League will begin on May 2nd in stadiums of six qualified teams. | The governing body emphasized that the decision stems from baseball's deep roots in Cuban culture and national identity, and also reflects "a demand of the people"—ideas that set the tone for a call to reconnect with the fans. | According to official information, the tournament will take place "amid the current situation in the country," marked by "the intensificati…
(2026-04-21). US has no option but to drop excessive demands: Khatibzadeh. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister says the United States has no option but to abandon its excessive demands and fully respect the rights of the Iranian people, adding that diplomacy is the only solution to the crisis.
(2026-04-21). Morning milk tea in Yangon, afternoon hotpot in Chongqing: city weaves a denser 'Air Silk Road'. ecns.cn With the new direct passenger flight launched at the end of 2025, people in Myanmar can now enjoy morning tea in Yangon and afternoon hotpot in Chongqing.
(2026-04-21). Global Sumud Flotilla disrupts cargo ship bound for Israel. aljazeera.com Activists with the Global Sumud Flotilla have disrupted a cargo ship they say carried materials for Israeli weapons.
(2026-04-21). Trump's Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration. aljazeera.com Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.
(2026-04-21). Pentagon rift highlights tensions in U.S. defense leadership. ecns.cn A recent disagreement between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has brought Washington's internal power struggles back into the spotlight, following recent personnel decisions and public remarks that exposed divisions within the Pentagon.
(2026-04-21). Effort targets irregular stock selloffs. ecns.cn China is intensifying its crackdown on irregular share disposals by listed companies' major shareholders, as new draft rules seek to reduce enforcement discretion, enhance market fairness and improve investor protections, officials and experts said.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Mozambican president visits Qinghai Province to learn clean energy industry. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo leads a delegation to visit the Clean Energy and Green Computing Dispatching Center in Qinghai Province on April 19, 2026, where he learns about the province's advantages in clean energy resources and the development of its green computing industry.
(2026-04-21). Thursday 4/23: Virtual Town Hall with Jeff Fauntleroy Sr. for Congress. indybay.org Zoom | www.drjefffordistrict13.org/events.html…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Anarchist-Utopian Potluck Picnic. indybay.org LAKE MERRITT (OAKLAND) BY THE PERGOLA, NEAR THE E-BIKE RACKS…
(2026-04-21). PLA warns Japan after Strait transit. ecns.cn The provocative action by Japan in the Taiwan Strait will elicit resolute and strong responses from China's People's Liberation Army, according to military affairs observers.
(2026-04-21). EU to host Taliban officials for talks on deporting Afghans. newarab.com 
The European Union has been working on plans to deport those with no right to stay in the bloc back to
(2026-04-21). Police arrest dozens, using tear gas to thwart rescue of beagles at Ridglan Farms. indybay.org On Saturday, law enforcement personnel from multiple agencies used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse over 1,000 concerned citizens — teachers, doctors, nurses, students, families, Democrats, and Republicans — who came together out of concern for animal welfare.
(2026-04-21). Second Chinese-built large cruise ship to sail soon. ecns.cn Adora Cruises, a Chinese flagship cruise company, unveiled its latest products and inaugural itineraries for its second Chinese-built large cruise ship in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Monday, aiming to further promote cruise culture and expand its presence in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2026-04-21). U.S. singer D4vd charged with murder over teen girl's death. ecns.cn Los Angeles prosecutors on Monday charged U.S. singer and social media figure D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered and decomposed remains were found last year in a Tesla registered to him.
(2026-04-21). "They want to do to the TRNC what they wanted to do to Donbas" unitedworldint.com 
Speech at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative of the Vatan Party in Russia and UWI author, attended and spoke at the 11th Congress of the Russian Rodina Party, held in Moscow on April 18, 2026. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek, the representative …
(2026-04-21). 42,000 University of California workers prepare to strike. wsws.org UC workers confront soaring living costs and worsening conditions, as past contracts expose the need to wrest control from the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). A stone testament to enduring ties>. ecns.cn The Lhagyari Palaces in Chusum county, Xizang autonomous region, stand as magnificent historical landmarks that reflect centuries of cultural exchange and ethnic integration between Tibetan chieftains and the central dynasties, according to historians and scholars.
(2026-04-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Tuesday, April 21.
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Japan's drill role stirs unease. ecns.cn Japans plan to join a United States-Philippine military drill is raising questions over how the Association of Southeast Asian Nations can safeguard its neutrality and preserve its centrality, analysts say.
(2026-04-21). Federal prosecutors seize on California warehouse fire to criminalize anti-capitalist opposition. wsws.org Authorities have not officially confirmed a motive, but video posted by warehouse worker Chamel Abdulkarim points to anger over low wages and poor working conditions behind the Ontario, California, fire.
(2026-04-21). 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:…
(2026-04-21). CJ McCollum, Hawks rally late to shock Knicks in Game 2 of NBA playoffs. aljazeera.com Led by guard McCollum, the Atlanta Hawks staged a late comeback to upset New York Knicks to tie their series 1-1.
(2026-04-21). Energy sector shows resilience in Q1. ecns.cn Chinas energy sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and strategic depth in the first quarter of the year, with production of coal, crude oil, natural gas and electricity all hitting record highs for the period.
(2026-04-21). Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award. aljazeera.com First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US.
(2026-04-21). Algeria's ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case. aljazeera.com Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
(2026-04-21). Saturday 6/13: 35th Santa Cruz Juneteenth. indybay.org Laurel Park, 301 Center St., Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-04-21). US Air Force's A-10 Warthog jet spared retirement even after reported loss near Iran. geo.tv 
Staff Sergeant Keith Haas of the US Air Force adjusts equipment on an A-10 Warthog warplane at Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul April 17, 2002. — ReutersExtension preserves combat power, says USAF secretary.Arizona Sen Mark Kelly has fought to avert A-10's retirement.USAF warns A-10s…
(2026-04-21). Friday 4/24: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-21). Wrong, The Independent, the Atlantic Current Isn't on the Brink of Collapse. wattsupwiththat.com The Independent declaring a looming catastrophe based on one modeling study doesn't represent balanced, informed science reporting. Rather, it is acting as a promoter for an alarming, unlikely climate narrative, which may attract readers but simultaneously does a disservice to them and sound science itself.
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Porto Alegre Conference: How not to fight fascism. wsws.org Far from representing a step forward in the construction of an international movement against fascism and war, the Porto Alegre Conference was a political platform for blocking the development of a revolutionary and independent struggle by the working class.
(2026-04-21). FMLN expresses solidarity with Cuba amid U.S. threats of aggression. radiohc.cu The Secretary General of the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN), Manuel "Chino" Flores, expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people, who are threatened with imperialist aggression from the United States. | In a press conference in San Salvador, Flores stated that the island suffers a criminal blockade, a people who aspire to a better life, with health and education, and who, despite the restrictions and aggressions, have a healthcare system capable of serving the entire world with medical brigades, as demonstrated during the pandemic when they were even able to produce vaccines. | "We will always…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Students Rise Up on May Day: UC Santa Cruz. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz, 250 Natural Bridges Dr, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO, John Ternus named successor. ptcnews.tv Apple CEO resigns: Apple has appointed John Ternus as its next CEO, signaling a significant leadership shift as long-time chief Tim Cook steps down after 15 years. | Ternus, who has spent 25 years at Apple and currently heads hardware engineering, will take over from September 1. Cook—credited with expanding Apple's market value by $3.6 trillion during his tenure—will transition to the role of executive chairman. He has led the company since 2011, succeeding co-founder Steve Jobs, who resigned due to health issues before his death. | At 50, Ternus joined Apple in 2001 and has been a key figure behind…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: Oakland Sin Fronteras: International Workers' Day March & Resource Fair. indybay.org Fruitvale Plaza, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2026-04-21). White House sends delegation to deliver war ultimatum to Cuba. wsws.org While the last visit took place under conditions of a temporary diplomatic reopening, the latest delegation presented an ultimatum under threat of military aggression.
(2026-04-21). Palace and West Ham Draw in Mid-table clash in English Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Crystal Palace and West Ham drew 0-0 today in the 33rd round of the English Premier League. | Crystal Palace, stuck in 13th place in the English league, failed to capitalize on their home advantage at Selhurst Park to secure three points and continue their poor run of form after a defeat in their previous match. | In the seventh minute, the home side's center forward, Jorge Strand Larsen, had a chance to open the scoring with a right-footed shot from the edge of the box, but his effort went wide. | In the minutes that followed, West Ham began attacking Dean Henderson's goal with shot…
(2026-04-21). Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, warns security firm. geo.tv 
(2026-04-21). Minab martyrs parents urge Pope to be voice of their children. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.
(2026-04-21). Japan approves easing of arms export rules. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Japan's government has formally approved a revision of the so-called Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports, including lethal weapons.
(2026-04-21). Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, on the occasion of its spring festival.
(2026-04-21). Big Brother and the Israel Advocacy Machine. juancole.com (
(2026-04-21). Smart factories power China's growth rebound. ecns.cn Walk into a mid-sized electronics factory in Shenzhen today, and you might not find the assembly line workers you expected. Instead, robotic arms move with eerie precision, artificial intelligence-driven quality inspection cameras scan components at speeds no human eye can match, and a digital dashboard tracks every unit from raw material to finished product in real time. This is not a vision of the future; it is the present, and it is quietly reshaping what "Made in China" means for the global economy.
(2026-04-21). U.S. Labor Secretary to step down: White House. ecns.cn U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an investigation into alleged misconduct, becoming the third cabinet member to step down during President Donald Trump's second term.
(2026-04-21). Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports. tribune.com.pk 
Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing sources. | The fundraising comes amid strong investor enthusiasm for AI companies as heavy technology spending reshapes businesses across sectors. | JPMorgan and BlackRock are among the investors in the new round, the newspaper said, adding that the fundraising was expected to close soon but had not been finalised. | Read: Jeff Bezos's Washington Post guts staff, shrinks news coverage | The startup is foc…
(2026-04-21). Friday 5/1: San Francisco May Day Rally. indybay.org Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco…
(2026-04-21). Legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy stands test of time. ecns.cn Time has had a significant impact over the past 55 years on many people, including the Chinese and United States table tennis players who took part in the groundbreaking Ping-Pong Diplomacy that started in 1971 and helped thaw the ice between the two countries.
(2026-04-21). "We do have the money to pay for education. Unfortunately, it's been funneled away to pay for wars" : California Little Lake teachers walk out. wsws.org The strike by more than 200 Little Lake educators is part of a broader rebellion by teachers and school workers against poverty wages, healthcare cuts, overcrowded classrooms and the sabotage of struggles by the union bureaucracy.
(2026-04-21). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-21). Preventing resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Preventing the resurrection of militarism is Japan's due obligation and the strong will of the international community, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said at a regular press conference on Monday.
(2026-04-21). Iran ready to respond to enemy ceasefire violations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says that Iran's armed forces are ready to deliver decisive and immediate responses to enemy threats and violations.
(2026-04-21). US and Israel driving predatory world order', Amnesty warns. newarab.com 
Humanity is "under attack" from a predatory world order in which powerful states trample international law with near-total impunity, The organisation said 2025 was marked by widespread violations, systemic injustices and a collapse of accountability, with the
(2026-04-21). 1 Chinese national missing after falling overboard near South Korea's Jeju. ecns.cn A Chinese national remains missing, after falling overboard from a cruise ship near South Korea's Jeju Island on Monday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Jeju.
(2026-04-21). Iran prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that his country is prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield in case of a potential renewed aggression.
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges US lawmakers to enact reforms to protect press freedom from warrantless surveillance. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Cuba confirms talks with US officials, wants end to Trump's energy blockade. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-21). Trump says he'll meet Mojtaba's top men soon, completely sidelines Vance and Pakistan track. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-21). Ethiopian editor seized from Addis Standard newsroom by unidentified men. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Building Bridges With Historian Safiya Bukhara & Unionists Clarence Thomas & Chris Silvera. indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Hamas holds talks in Cairo with mediators and representatives of various Palestinian factions. ecns.cn
(2026-04-21). Tuesday 4/28: Commemorate Workers Memorial Day 2026 Remember The Dead-Fight For The Living! indybay.org
(2026-04-21). Cuba cuenta con siete vacunas contra enfermedades infecciosas veterinarias. radiohc.cu Cuba cuenta, actualmente, con siete vacunas para combatir enfermedades veterinarias, las cuales tienen en común el hecho de ser las primeras y únicas formulaciones implementadas en la isla durante el período revolucionario. | Los inyectables son contra la viruela aviar, bronquitis infecciosa, bursitis infecciosa, neumoencefalitis aviar, carbunco sintomático, encefalomielitis equina e icterohemoglobinuria bacilar bovina. | La nación caribeña implementa de manera escalonada siete vacunas veterinarias con tecnología 100 por ciento nacional, cumpliendo con todas las normas y controles de producción emitidos por la Or…
(2026-04-21). Fidel y la Comunicación Revolucionaria: Lecciones para el Siglo XXI (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué tiene que ver Fidel con la inteligencia artificial? øQué puede enseñarnos en un ecosistema dominado por algoritmos y plataformas que moldean lo que vemos y pensamos? øTiene sentido hablar de un líder del siglo XX en un mundo que discute sobre deepfakes y automatización del pensamiento? Si hoy la batalla por el poder pasa por la comunicación, øqué hicieron quienes lograron construir una revolución sin tener ninguno de los instrumentos actuales de la tecnología?
(2026-04-21). Plata para Cuba en equipos mixto de Panamericano Senior de Judo. cubadebate.cu Cuba terminó este lunes con la medalla de plata en el torneo por equipos mixto del Campeonato Panamericano Senior de Judo de Panama, al caer en la final ante Brasil, nación que también ganó este fin de semana el individual, seguido por la Mayor de las Antillas.
(2026-04-21). Cuba: IV Liga Élite de Béisbol comenzará el próximo 2 de mayo. radiohc.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol informó este lunes que "por lo que representa la pelota en el imaginario popular cubano", la IV Liga Élite comenzará el 2 de mayo en estadios de seis equipos clasificados. | El organismo rector subrayó que la decisión responde a que el béisbol "está asido a las raíces culturales y de identidad nacional" y constituye, además, "un reclamo del pueblo", ideas que marcan el tono de una convocatoria que busca reconectar con la afición. | Según la información oficial, el torneo se desarrollará "en medio de la situación que vive el país", marcada por el "recrudecimiento del bloqu…
(2026-04-21). Periodismo basura: CiberCuba monetiza el dolor de los niños cubanos. cubadebate.cu El nuevo estudio del Observatorio de Medios de Cubadebate documenta cómo el medio oficial de la derecha anticubana, CiberCuba, convierte a niños, niñas y adolescentes en soporte de su relato, mediante la exposición reiterada de su imagen en contextos de vulnerabilidad. Una práctica que colisiona con la ley y con la ética periodística.
(2026-04-21). Felicitan a presidente de Cuba por su cumpleaños 66. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel recibió este lunes múltiples felicitaciones con motivo de su cumpleaños 66, enviadas por miembros de organizaciones políticas y de masas, así como por directivos de instituciones del país. | A través de mensajes difundidos en redes sociales y medios oficiales, representantes del PCC, el Gobierno y diversas organizaciones destacaron la trayectoria del mandatario, su compromiso con la Revolución y su labor al frente del país en un contexto marcado por desafíos económicos y tensiones internacionales.
(2026-04-21). Minrex: Delegaciones de Cuba y EE.UU. dialogaron en La Habana. radiohc.cu 
El subdirector general a cargo de Estados Unidos del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba (Minrex), Alejandro García del Toro confirmó este lunes que delegaciones de ambos países sostuvieron recientemente un encuentro en La Habana, que se desarrolló ´de forma respetuosa y profesional ª. | En declaraciones al diario Granma, el diplomático precisó que participaron secretarios adjuntos del Departamento de Estado de EE.UU., y por la parte cubana, a nivel de viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores.Es un asunto sensible que, como hemos dicho, manejamos con discreción", afirmó. Foto: Cubaminrex | Según…
(2026-04-21). Copresidente de Nicaragua exige fin del bloqueo de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu El copresidente de Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega exigió este lunes el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos contra Cuba, al que calificó como una política injusta mantenida durante más de seis décadas. | Durante un acto en Managua, la capital nicaragàºense, por el Día de la Paz, el mandatario denunció que la Casa Blanca mantiene amenazas contra la nación caribeña, pese a la resistencia demostrada por su pueblo. | Ante los asistentes, entre ellos la copresidenta Rosario Murillo y representantes de la Asamblea Nacional, el Ejército y la Policía Nacional, Ortega afirmó: Se le o…
(2026-04-21). øCómo ha cambiado la Tierra en 58 años?: lo que revela la comparación entre las icónicas fotos de nuestro planeta del Apolo 8 y de Artemis II. cubadebate.cu Cuando el comandante del Apolo 8, Frank Borman, vio por primera vez la cara oculta de la Luna desde la ventana de su nave en 1968, quedó impactado por su aspecto desolador.
(2026-04-21). Ponderan Premio Casa de las Américas en su edición 66. radiohc.cu El presidente de Casa de las Américas, Abel Prieto definió este lunes al Premio Literario que cada año convoca la institución habanera como una señal de vida de la cultura revolucionaria y una gran victoria de Cuba. | Durante la inauguración del certamen, en la Sala 'Manuel Galich', de la entidad, el destacado intelectual reconoció la realización de esta edición 66, en medio de un complejo escenario recrudecido por las amenazas y pretensiones del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de invadir la nación caribeña.En el encuentro convergen diversidad de autores y en esta oportunidad, pese a las circunstancias actuales que ob…
(2026-04-21). 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…
(2026-04-21). Lecce Draws and Remains in the Relegation Zone of Italian Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 20 (RHC) — Lecce drew 1-1 against Fiorentina today in the 33rd round of Italian football (Serie A) and remain in the relegation zone. | Eusebio Di Francesco's men failed to capitalize on their home advantage and the support of the fans at the Stadio Via del Mare to secure three points that would have lifted them from the bottom of the table. | The first goal of the game came in the fourth minute courtesy of Jack Harrison, who latched onto a through ball from midfielder Rolando Mandragora and slotted it into the back of the net. | Tiago Gabriel equalized for the home side in the 71st minute, hea…
(2026-04-21). Saturday 5/2: Monterey: May Day Strong. indybay.org Window on the Bay, 717 Del Monte Ave, Monterey…
(2026-04-21). Federal court orders release of El Gamal family after 10 months in ICE detention. wsws.org The ruling is a victory for Hayam El Gamal and her five children, but the family remains imprisoned and threatened with deportation as the Trump administration continues expanding the immigration police state and the network of for-profit detention camps.
(2026-04-21). CPJ urges press freedom support in El Salvador in statement to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission. CPJ Staff
(2026-04-21). Scarce food, bleak futures spur Rohingya refugees to gamble with death at sea. tribune.com.pk 
Rohingya refugee Rahila Begum spent two days adrift in the Andaman Sea this month, clinging to a wooden shard after her overcrowded boat capsized, one of the few survivors of a disaster that left 250 missing and feared dead. | She was among the thousands of Rohingya Muslims who brave hunger and accidents on rickety boats each year to flee desperate conditions in camps in southeastern Bangladesh for countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia. | Hundreds die en route from hunger or accidents at sea, but the numbers keep growing as shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push yet more to make t…
(2026-04-20). Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan, source says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) – Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.President Donald Trump has said he would send a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for additional talks before a ceasefire is set to expire in the coming days. Iran is considering attending the peace talks, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday, but no decision had been made.
(2026-04-20). Headlines for April 20, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Shuts Access to Strait of Hormuz as U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, Israeli Soldier Filmed Destroying a Statue of Jesus in Southern Lebanon, British Authorities Probe Recent Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites in London, Oil and Gas Prices Surge After U.S. Navy Seizes Iranian-Flagged Cargo Ship, United Nations: More Than 38,000 Women and Girls Killed in Gaza from October 2023 to December 2025, Eight Children Shot and Killed by Louisiana Father, as Five People Injured in Shooting Near University of Iowa, At Least Six People Killed in Mass Shooting in Ukraine, U.S. Says It Killed 3 Aboard Alleged Drug B…
(2026-04-20). Little faith in south Lebanon that ceasefire will last. newarab.com 
When a truce came into effect at midnight on 17 April, Everyone told The New Arab they were exhausted from displacement and war. For more than six weeks, Israel unleashed its assault on the country, killing 2,100 people and displacing over 1.1 million people. |
(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). IRAN REFUSES TALKS: U.S. NOT SERIOUS Elijah Magnier. thealtworld.com While the U.S. is pushing for more talks and seizing an Iranian cargo ship, Tehran is refusing to back down. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said there are no plans for talks, because the U.S. is constantly changing its demands and they see no signs that the U.S. is interested in advancing diplomacy. | This, as Israel continues to show that it has never respected a "ceasefire," with its attacks on Lebanon, and Hezbollah continues to fight back. | Veteran Journalist Elijah Magnier noted that this is an existential fight for the entire Axis of Resistance, and from Iran to Iraq to Lebanon to Yemen to Palestine, th…
(2026-04-20). Israel demolishes south Lebanon homes as talks to happen 'soon'. newarab.com 
The Israeli military has continued to demolish homes in occupied southern Lebanon, as the two countries prepare for a second round of talks this week amid a From Sunday night into early Monday, Israeli forces blew up residential buildings in the villages of Shamaa, Naqoura and Bayyada in the Tyre district, while a strike hit the village of Tayri in Bint Jbeil district. The Israeli army claimed it targeted rocket launchers in a strike on the village of Burj Qalawiya. | Despite a US-brokered truce…
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). Defying Hezbollah, Lebanon's president seeks end to hostilities with Israel talks. scmp.com Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in southern Lebanon, even as Hezbollah and its supporters rejected the negotiations. | Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has sharply criticised the Lebanese government's negotiations with Israel, which are set to enter a second round on Thursday.
(2026-04-20). 87 Intl. lawyers denounce US-Israeli war on Iran, Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — A number of 87 international lawyers have issued a joint statement, calling the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran and Lebanon 'a gross violation of international law and a clear instance of the crime of aggression.'
(2026-04-20). Catholics finally splitting with Trump over Iran war and Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org In 2024, President Donald Trump handily beat Vice President Kamala Harris with Catholic voters by a 12-point margin.Almost a year-and-a-half into Trump's second term, he began attacking Pope Leo XIV, personally and aggressively. Then he shared an image depicting himself as Jesus Christ, days after his defense secretary called for war in the name of Jesus Christ. Between Trump's second inauguration in January 2025 and today, tensions have steadily grown between the president and the Catholic strain of his coalition. This relationship started ripping apart during Israel's brutal war against Gaza and is now shat…
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). "CIA Man" in Kisangani Helped Provide Cover For Regime Change and Genocide. covertactionmagazine.com In 1997, Ambassador Robert Houdek was the senior U.S. official in eastern Congo. His job was to assist in the repatriation of Hutu refugees who fled Rwanda after the Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took control following Rwanda's 1990-1994 civil war. A former senior CIA officer characterized Houdek as "our man in Kisangani" who "worked …
(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). Jill Stein on Earth Day to May Day. mediasanctuary.org The EcoAction Committee of the Green Party of the United States held its annual Earth Day to May Day webinar on Monday April 13. Speakers were Jill Stein, the recent Green Presidential candidate, and Michael Johnson, Democracy Campaign Manager for Third Act. The event highlights the interconnection of issues such as climate change, economic inequality, war, racial injustice, immigrant rights, and democracy. We hear from Jill Stein, who focuses on the current war with Iran and its impact on energy, food, and nuclear weapons. and the need for a Green New Deal.
(2026-04-20). 65 yrs after first one, Trump's 'Bay of Pigs' may take many forms. responsiblestatecraft.org Sixty-five long years after the Kennedy White House launched a CIA-led paramilitary invasion at the Bahia de Cochinos, the specter of that failed attack haunts the current crisis in US-Cuba relations. Almost daily the Trump administration has escalated its threats to once again use military force in an attempt to overthrow the Cuban government; the White House has now issued a directive to the Pentagon to be ready. "Military planning for a possible Pentagon-led operation in Cuba is quietly ramping up, in case President Donald Trump gives an order to intervene," USA Today reported just this week.Trump has give…
(2026-04-20). International Law Is Being Used to Restrain Iran, Enable US and Israel. truthout.org While many Western countries have condemned Iran's restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively muted about the "clearly unlawful" war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran, says law professor Maryam Jamshidi. "This says a lot about the ways in which international law is being deployed in this moment as a way… |
(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). As the Hormuz crisis exposes 'fragile' global supply chains, how will China respond? scmp.com The chief of China's top economic planner has outlined strategies and priorities to safeguard economic security, as Beijing reassesses its preparedness and vulnerabilities amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Israeli war on Iran. | Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), warned external risks were mounting and said China had to reinforce its strategic reserves and response capabilities.
(2026-04-20). Who Is Breaking International Law in the Strait of Hormuz? It's Not Iran, Says Scholar. democracynow.org 
While many Western countries have condemned Iran's restrictions on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a breach of international law, reaction has been relatively muted about the "clearly unlawful" war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran, says law professor Maryam Jamshidi. | "This says a lot about the ways in which international law is being deployed in this moment as a way of restraining and regulating Iranian behavior, while effectively allowing the United States and Israel a free hand to do what they want," says Jamshidi, a professor at the University of Color…
(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). US-Iran talks in the air as high-seas ship seizure reignites Hormuz tensions. scmp.com Pakistan moved ahead on Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz raised questions about whether the meeting would take place. | Over the weekend, the US attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, known as the Touska, that it said had tried to evade its blockade of Iranian ports.
(2026-04-20). Analysis-Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement grip on Hormuz. al-monitor.com By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- – A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital.Officials and analysts expect the next round of negotiations, due in Islamabad, will focus increasingly not on Iran's missiles or regional proxies but on uranium enrichment limits and how to handle Iran's leverage over the Strait, the world's most critical oil shipping route.
(2026-04-20). Iran vows retaliation for 'maritime piracy' after US seizes ship. newarab.com 
Tehran said the incident amounted to "maritime piracy" after US forces opened fire on the ship, disabled it, and boarded it. | Colonel Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces, said Washington had "violated the ceasefire and committed an act of maritime piracy after opening…
(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). Belarusian president warns that getting involved in Cuba will be costly for the U.S. radiohc.cu Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has warned the United States against attempting a military adventure in Cuba, arguing that "it will cost them dearly." | "If they then get involved in Cuba and go to war with the Cubans, it will cost them dearly. History proves it," Lukashenko warned in an interview with Rick Sanchez, the Cuban-American journalist who works for the Russian television channel RT. | The Belarusian president stated that "there will be nations that discreetly support Cuba, and it's difficult to say how that might end." Unlike Iran, Lukashenko noted, Cuba is located "near President Donald Trum…
(2026-04-20). Iran, Russia FMs hold phone call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation on Monday.
(2026-04-20). Two Israelis charged with spying for Iran, one planned to meet handler abroad. haaretz.com A 19-year-old accused of carrying out missions for Iran is accused of recruiting his 21-year-old friend to forge documents, and even planned to undergo training in an Arab country, Israeli security agencies said…
(2026-04-20). 2 spies convicted of cooperation with Mossad hanged in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Two men convicted of spying for the Israeli Mossad spy agency were executed in Iran after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences following the completion of all legal procedures.
(2026-04-20). Iran executes 2 over Israel spy links, opposition rejects claim. newarab.com 
Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Mizan said the two, identified as Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi, were accused of belonging to a spy network linked to Mossad and had received training abroad, including in Iraq's Kurdi…
(2026-04-20). Parents of Iranian Children Killed by US Bombing Issue Letter Thanking Pope Leo. truthout.org Parents of children killed in the US bombing of an elementary school in southern Iran released a letter on Sunday applauding Pope Leo XIV for speaking out against war and urging him to "continue to be the voice of the voiceless children." "We write this letter to you with trembling hands and a heart full of pain, from amidst the ashes and ruins of the schools of the city of Minab… |
(2026-04-20). Iran rules out new talks for now, says US not serious about diplomacy. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei can be seen in this image. — X/@IRIMFA_ENUS accused of ceasefire violations by Tehran.Naval blockade and ship attack cited as breaches.Iran says US not serious about diplomacy.TEHRAN: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil…
(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). 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). Iran has no plans for next round of talks with US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran has no plans for another round of negotiations with the US as of yet.
(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). 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). US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end. scmp.com The United States and Iran both warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked down on a ceasefire on Tuesday, with uncertainty over whether talks that US President Donald Trump had announced would resume in Pakistan. | The White House said Vice-President J.D. Vance was ready to fly back to Islamabad, which was preparing for a second round of talks on ending the war that has engulfed the Middle East and shaken global markets.
(2026-04-20). Iran talks in doubt as Tehran vows to boycott Islamabad meeting. newarab.com 
Iran will not send a delegation to a Speaking at a press conference on Monday morning, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Bagahei said there were no plans "for now" for another round of talks with the US. | Bagahei said Tehran had submitted a 10-point proposal as a basis for discussi…
(2026-04-20). Iran-US: European stocks slide as oil jumps on Hormuz tensions. newarab.com 
European stocks fell on Monday as oil prices surged over Investors were on edge approaching the end of the US-Iran ceasefire, with Iran insisting it has no plan to attend a new round of negotiations with the United States. | "The market mood is very different at the start of the week compared to Friday," said Kathleen Brooks, research director at trading group XTB. | Crude ha…
(2026-04-20). After 'ceasefire', Iran's streets and strategy await next stage. newarab.com 
A week after the 8 April ceasefire took hold, Iran has entered a phase that is not quite peace and not quite continued war. Developments on the ground, official messaging, and regional dynamics are moving in parallel but rarely in alignment. The truce itself is At the regional level, the ceasefire has been read elsewhere as part of a broader de-escalation framework. Inside Iran, it is being read differently. Many see it as part of…
(2026-04-20). Gaza's Deir al-Balah holds first elections in 20 years. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). Israeli soldier in Sri Lanka faces war crimes summons over Gaza. newarab.com 
An Israeli-American soldier is facing a war crimes complaint over his suspected complicity in carrying out systematic demolitions of civilian infrastructure during The
(2026-04-20). Board of Peace envoy says Gaza plan needs quick progress, Hamas talks. al-monitor.com By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, April 20 (Reuters) – The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza told Reuters on Monday that he was "fairly optimistic" a plan for disarmament of Hamas and other militant groups in Gaza can be agreed but cautioned that it will still take time."We've had some very serious discussions with Hamas over the last few weeks, they're not easy," Nickolay Mladenov said in an interview during a visit to Brussels.
(2026-04-20). Israel kills 2 in Gaza, Hamas clashes with Israel-backed militia. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes killed at least Medics said one man was killed in an Israeli airstrike in The two deaths were t…
(2026-04-20). Insights | Cutting-edge tech products wow international exhibitors at sixth consumer expo. ecns.cn Visitors say China is rapidly turning innovation into consumer products, driven by fast-changing demand and a massive market. From smart gadgets to culturally rich products, the event highlights how technology and tradition are coming together to shape China's evolving consumer landscape.
(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). D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. aljazeera.com Singer faces first-degree murder and additional charges that could lead to life without parole or the death penalty.
(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). Insights | China a key partner as Hainan consumer expo unlocks new opportunities for investors. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened Monday in Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan Province. This year's event marks the first edition since the Hainan Free Trade Port fully launched island-wide special customs operations in December last year.
(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). UK Green Party suspends Jewish activist after Israel criticism. newarab.com 
The The Canary reported that Greenstein's suspension was approved by the Green Party's regional council by 11 votes to 1, with the basis of the decision being what the party described as a "history of antisemitism, including court decisions and recent terror…
(2026-04-20). Muckrakers Media Freedom: Celebrating the Izzy Award. projectcensored.org This week on the program, we celebrate Independent Media and press freedom with Izzy Fest 2026 and the 18th annual Izzy Award named after the legendary muckraker, I.F. Stone.
| First up, we have documentary filmmaker Abby Martin of Empire Files who is sharing the Izzy Award this year for her documentary Earths Greatest Enemy about how the Pentagon is the worlds greatest polluter and why we must all act to reverse the global damage caused by US military.
| Next up Izzy judge and professor Victor Pickard discusses the state of our free press, the challenges journalists face from the current administrati…
(2026-04-20). Why Has There Been a Sudden Surge in Russian Tourists Visiting China. infobrics.org The 30-day visa-free policy, along with improved tourism infrastructure and payment options, has led to a surge in Russian tourists visiting China…
(2026-04-20). FO Talks: The American Jury System Explained: Democracy or Illusion? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and speaks with legal scholar Matthew Cavedon of the Cato Institute about the evolution and erosion of the American jury system. What began as a cornerstone of democratic participation has, they argue, become a marginal feature of a highly bureaucratized legal process. They trace how juries once embodied community judgment and ask…
(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). UN chief urges future guided by rule of law, not raw power. ecns.cn UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday called on the international community to choose a future governed by the rule of law rather than one driven by raw power in The Hague, the Netherlands.
(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). 1 dead, 6 hurt as trolleybus crashes into supermarket in Austria. scmp.com One person died and six were injured on Monday after a trolleybus veered off the road and crashed into a supermarket in Salzburg, Austria's Red Cross said. | "One person died despite attempts to resuscitate," a Red Cross spokeswoman said. | Police said in a statement the dead person was a local passer-by aged 55. One of the six injured was the bus driver, who they said they were hoping to question, they added.
(2026-04-20). Ghalibaf warns global oil traders on 'house of cards' pricing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned the global oil market participants against relying on unreliable "vibe-trading digital oil,", urging them to focus instead on real physical oil transactions.
(2026-04-20). Sasha Wortzel and River of Grass coming to Troy. mediasanctuary.org On April 22, 2026 as part of a collaboration with RPI and the iEAR Presents series, we will be screening the film River of Grass at the Sanctuary for Independent Media. We will be joined by the director, Sasha Wortzel for that screening. Sasha will also do a workshop on her documentary practice of community collaboration before the event. Today we air a discussion between Sasha Wortzel and our producer Elizabeth Press.
(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). EU to restore Syria cooperation pact ahead of May talks: What to know. al-monitor.com The European Union has proposed the full resumption of a decades-old cooperation agreement with Syria ahead of high-level talks next month.
(2026-04-20). Shreveport Mass Shooting of 8 Children Exposes Toll Of Domestic Violence. capitalbnews.org 
Just over a day after a mass shooting left eight children dead in Shreveport, Louisiana, community members are struggling to process the tragedy. On Sunday morning, Shamar Elkins, a 31-year-old father and military veteran, shot and killed the children and wounded two women, including his wife, in a domestic violence rampage that stretched across multiple …
(2026-04-20). FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic claiming false reporting about drinking, absences. geo.tv 
Kash Patel speaks after being sworn in as FBI director by US Attorney General Pam Bondi in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington, DC, US, February 21, 2025.— ReutersPatel denies all allegations in The Atlantic article.Magazine cites…
(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). 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). Firestorm continues over HHS Secretary's call to "re-parent" Black children. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The issue of forced removal of Black children from their homes exploded last week during congressional testimony, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was questioned about his 2024 remarks that Black children being treated with mental health medications should be taken away from their parents and placed in new homes. In …
(2026-04-20). Zionist Doxxing Campaigns Upended Their Lives. Now They're Suing for Damages. truthout.org A reckoning could be coming for pro-Israel groups known for doxxing Palestine advocates. In March, the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) filed a class-action lawsuit in Illinois state court against the organizations Canary Mission and StopAntisemitism, as well as groups and individuals identified as their funders or board members. |
(2026-04-20). The war is not over: A moral resistance is needed. peoplesworld.org 
After Donald Trump announced on social media Friday that the Straight of Hormuz was open, he told USA Today that he was celebrating a "great victory." According to the US President, his war of choice had achieved its objectives without him ever clearly enumerating them. Spokespersons for the Iranian regime immediately contradicted Trump, and Iranian forces fired …
(2026-04-20). Cuba signs in support of peace and its Revolution. radiohc.cu Cuba signs in support of peace and its Revolution. From one end of the country to the other, tens of thousands of compatriots demonstrated the sentiment of an entire people who, despite imperialist harassment, will not renounce their right to build their own history. | Squares and parks throughout the country experienced a unique day this Sunday, in which men and women of all ages, sectors, and faiths expressed with their signatures that, despite the increasingly frequent threats from the U.S. administration, this nation will not yield nor be intimidated. | Sixty-five years after the resounding victory against th…
(2026-04-20). World Cup referees need 'FIFA intervention' to obtain US visas. thecanary.co 
It seems that the 2026 World Cup has decided to break an old rule: that referees are the highest authority on the pitch. But the irony this time is that this very authority requires "external intervention" from FIFA simply to overcome an obstacle that has nothing to do with the whistle or video technology… but […] | By
(2026-04-20). Mexico Is Going All In for Universal Health Care. portside.org Mexico Is Going All In for Universal Health Care |
(2026-04-20). Democracy During Detention Act Clyanna Lightbourn. mediasanctuary.org The 2026 election year is possibly the most important election federally and locally. Clyanna Lightbourn, of the The League of Women Voters of New York, is leading the campaign for the Democracy During Detention Act. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe discusses how this act codifies the right to vote for detained citizens who remain eligible, and guarantees timely, effective access to at least one secure method of voter registration and balloting. | This bipartisan election administration bill seeks to establish a statewide program for those who are detained but have not been convicted of a felony. | DDD…
(2026-04-20). WB 10th Madhyamik Result 2026 Date Confirmed – Read Circular. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2026.
(2026-04-20). Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded. scmp.com A gunman killed a Canadian tourist and wounded six other people on Monday at Mexico's famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. | The gunman killed himself after opening fire at the heavily visited destination in central Mexico, home to pre-Aztecan pyramids, according to a security official. | The shooting occurred on the Pyramid of the Moon, a 45-metre-high monument visitors were allowed to climb using steep steps carved of volcanic rock.
(2026-04-20). Cuba thanks European Left for support against U.S. blockade. radiohc.cu Cuba has thanked the European Left party for its support of a recent resolution condemning the blockade imposed on the island nation by the United States government. | The document recognizes the serious damage caused to the Cuban people by the intensification of the blockade and the current energy embargo, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla stated on social media. | Cuba's foreign minister also emphasized that the political group, which unites democratic parties of the alternative and progressive left in Europe, also called for an end to the threats from the US government against Cuba. | Solidarity and re…
(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). Algeria ex-minister jailed for five years for corruption. newarab.com 
Prosecutors had sought a 12-year sentence, according to the reports. | Algerian media said the case centred on the irregular sales of ferrous and non-ferrous metal waste in violation of public asset management rules. | Aoun was minister for industry between 2022 and 2024. | Several other officials were also convicted, though some were acquitted due to lack of evid…
(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). 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). Italy gurdwara killings: Police suspect pre-planned attack, internal dispute angle emerges. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The killing of two Punjabi-origin men outside a gurdwara in Italy now appears to be a well-planned attack, with investigators pointing towards prior planning and internal links.The victims, Rajinder Singh and Gurmit Singh, were shot dead late on April 17 in Covo, a town in Bergamo province. Both were 48 years old and fathers of three children.The police believe the shooting was not a sudden act of violence. Early findings suggest that the attackers came prepared and knew exactly when to strike. The two men were targeted as they stepped out of a warehouse being used as a gurdwara.Eyewitnesses said f…
(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). Russia warns against Europe's drone cooperation with Ukraine, releases data on firms. infobrics.org European countries listed by the Russian Ministry of Defense are within range of Russian missiles.
(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). Mexico, Spain leaders meet as ties thaw. ecns.cn Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Barcelona on Saturday after a summit of progressive leaders, signaling a rapprochement during the first presidential visit to the Mediterranean country in eight years.
(2026-04-20). WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis. truthout.org A Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor scoffed at the concerns of a Democratic state lawmaker regarding the climate crisis, following an atypical series of hail and tornado storms that hit the state last week. On Tuesday, April 14, Wisconsin State Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski (D) shared a video of her watching a storm from the front deck of her home. Godlewski… |
(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). RSF commander defects to Sudan's military as war enters 4th year. newarab.com 
A high-profile paramilitary commander in Burhan on Sunday welcomed Maj. Gen. al-Nour Ahmed Adam, who defected earlier this month from the
(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). Chicago Teachers Lead May Day 'Shutdown': Can This Spark a General Strike? thealtworld.com Chicago is gearing up for a May 1 International Workers' Day shutdown, and the Chicago Teachers Union is leading the charge. CTU president Stacy Davis Gates joins Breakthrough's Amanda Yee to explain why the union is calling for a national day of action under the banner of "no work, no school, no shopping" to protest Trump and ICE "terrorism." | Davis Gates discusses how Trump's cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and education — while funneling billions into ICE and wars abroad — are already hurting Chicago's students and families. She connects the fight for sanctuary schools, the legacy of enslaved Africans' ge…
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). 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). 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.
(2026-04-20). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-20). What are UFI files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(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). 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). Canada Cricket under scrutiny over Indian-origin captain's appointment; reports claim Bishnoi influence. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Canadian Cricket is currently at the centre of a massive controversy with serious allegations levelled, questioning the sporting body's credibility. | Recent reports claim that team selection, captaincy, and administrative decisions may have been influenced by external pressure and threats. | At the heart of the issue is the Canadian national team's Indian-origin captain, Dilipreet Singh Bajwa, whose appointment has raised several questions. | According to sources, a player was allegedly asked to help ensure that Bajwa and another player remained in the team. He was warned that failure to do so co…
(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). Bayern Munich continue their dominance of the Bundesliga, claiming their 35th title. thecanary.co 
Bayern Munich have clinched the German football league title for the 35th time in their history, with four matches remaining in the season, following a 4-2 home victory over Stuttgart on Sunday 19 April at the Allianz Arena in Matchday 30, thus rounding off a perfect week both domestically and in Europe. Bayern Munich: winners […] | By
(2026-04-20). Canada robbery: Jewellery, vaulables worth Rs 1.4 crore stolen from Punjabi household in Malton. ptcnews.tv Canada robbery: A Punjabi family in the Canadian city of Malton was robbed of jewellery and valuables worth ‚Çπ1.39 crore in just two minutes. The homeowner said the theft occurred while they were attending a Vaisakhi event at a gurdwara. | According to Harmanpreet Kaur, the accused broke into the house through a kitchen window and collected all the jewellery in pillowcases before fleeing. When the family returned, they found the bedroom ransacked. CCTV footage later showed two suspects running away. | The woman broke down while recounting the incident, saying that after 10 years of hard work, th…
(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). Leader thanks Sunni scholars in Hormozgan for unity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has expressed appreciation for Sunni scholars and clerics in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province, commending their unity and declaration of allegiance.
(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). India and South Korea plan $50 billion trade push with new deals. geo.tv 
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, his wife Kim Hye Kyung, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a photograph during Lee's ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, India, April 20, 2026.— ReutersIndia, South Korea to expand…
(2026-04-20). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-20). 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). 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). 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). 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). 'Gathering Storm: A Story of the Black Belt' book review. peoplesworld.org 
Beginning in the spring of 1929, hundreds of textile mill workers in and near Gastonia, North Carolina, struck against 60-hour workweeks, unsanitary living conditions, speed-ups, and racist job discrimination. This struggle ended after brave men and women workers withstood several months of company-driven violence. Generally regarded as a short-term failure, the struggle led to a …
(2026-04-20). Bereaved Covid Families Demand Nigel Farage Sack Conspiracy Theory Reform Candidates. bylinetimes.com Families who lost loved ones in the Covid pandemic have written to Nigel Farage, after a Byline Times' investigation revealed that one of the party's local election candidates branded the coronavirus crisis a "staged event" and an "operation" led by the US military. | Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice have now written to Reform calling on them to remove any candidate found to have "promoted Covid or vaccine conspiracy theories, make clear that it disowns those views, and explain what steps it is taking to root this problem out of the party." | Writing in the Journal of 9/11 Studies in September last year,…
(2026-04-20). Seized Iranian ship likely carrying equipment deemed dual-use by US, sources say. al-monitor.com By Jonathan SaulLONDON, April 20 (Reuters) – The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday.
(2026-04-20). 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.
(2026-04-20). 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). Russia arrests German woman over bomb plot it says is linked to Ukraine. scmp.com Russia said on Monday it had arrested a German woman found with a home-made bomb in her backpack in what it alleged was a Ukrainian-hatched plot to blow up a security services facility in the south. | Russia has arrested dozens of people throughout the four-year war, mostly its own citizens, on allegations of working for Ukraine to carry out sabotage attacks.
(2026-04-20). Conservatives Stand Tommy Robinson-Supporting Candidate Who Called Boris Johnson a 'Traitorous Scumbag'. bylinetimes.com 
The Conservative Party has been urged to sack one of its candidates after a Byline Times investigation found he had praised Tommy Robinson, demanded mass deportations and called the party's former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a "traitorous scumbag" who will be "jailed the second we take power." | Nathan Smith, who is standing to become a Conservative councillor in Harrow in next month's local elections, also posted his support for Rupert Lowe, who leads the far-right Restore Britain party, describing him as "the only MP who fights for us". | The revelations follow the party being forced to suspend another one…
(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). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-20). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-20). Israel's history of destroying Christian, Muslim religious sites. newarab.com 
(2026-04-20). 'Save humanity': Four figures battling it out to lead embattled UN. geo.tv 
(2026-04-20). Tehran hosts a gathering of girls "Devoted to Iran" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) — Concurrent with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA), a grand gathering of girls dubbed "Girls Devoted to Iran" was held at Shahid Keshvar Doost Street of Tehran late on Sunday.
(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). Tuesday 5/5: Stop the Layoffs, Save Our Public Healthcare. indybay.org 55 Harrison Street, Oakland(Jack London Square)…
(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). 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). 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). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026 – Date: April 15, Time: 11:00 AM. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to declare the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026.
(2026-04-20). '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.
(2026-04-20). 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). Major 7.5-magnitude quake hits off Japan, tsunami warning issued. geo.tv 
A television screen shows a news report on Japan Meteorological Agency's tsunami warning after an earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan, April 20, 2026. — Reuters Authorities urge residents to stay away from coastal areas.Tsunami waves of up to 3 metres …
(2026-04-20). Rosenberg Fund for Children celebrates 35 years supporting activist families. peoplesworld.org 
NORTHAMPTON, Mass.—The call of "Stronger Together, Solidarity Forever" echoed through the main hall of First Churches in downtown Northampton, Mass., on April 11 as over 200 people gathered to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Rosenberg Fund for Children (RFC). Founded in 1990 by Robert Meeropol, son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, the Rosenberg Fund …
(2026-04-20). Palantir's "manifesto" trends on X, showcasing its evil. thecanary.co 
Over the weekend, Palantir posted a summary of Alex Karp's book "The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West" — which was slammed as being "evil." Palantir: technofascists are technofascisting again…
(2026-04-20). ABC News leads the media shonks in fomenting fear of recession. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-20). CICPE 2026 in south China's Hainan FTP sees record int'l participation. ecns.cn The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), the first major international event since the start of island-wide special customs operations in Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), drew record-breaking international participation this week.
(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). 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). Shin Bet Chief joins defense minister in stalling charges against Likud lawmaker. haaretz.com Defense Minister Israel Katz, who has for months refused to sign a confidentiality document needed to advance charges against Tally Gotliv, asked Shin Bet chief David Zini to waive it. Weeks later, the agency says the issue is still 'under review'…
(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). 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). Susanna Reid destroys Starmer's pathetic excuses around Mandelson. thecanary.co 
On Good Morning Britain, Susanna Reid tore apart the weak excuses put out by UK PM Keir Starmer over the ongoing Peter Mandelson scandal. Susanna Reid: on it This followed the PM's latest round of pathetic denials he had any knowledge of disgraced Peter Mandelson failing to pass security vetting before he was appointed as […] | By
(2026-04-20). FBI Director Kash Patel sues Atlantic for 'false' reporting on drinking. aljazeera.com The Atlantic defends its reporting as Kash Patel denies allegations and files a $250m US defamation lawsuit.
(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). 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). 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). Stormont pumps money into ICE surveillance tech. thecanary.co 
Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI), Stormont's business development agency, has been ploughing funds into a software company making spying tools for Trump's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) thugs. An investigation by the Belfast Telegraph revealed how Belfast-based Nisos make a range of programmes that can potentially be used to violate human rights. Nisos is a […] | By
(2026-04-20). California's Regressive Rooftop Solar Policy Hit With Second Appeal to State Supreme Court. commondreams.org The Center for Biological Diversity, The Protect Our Communities Foundation and the Environmental Working Group have
(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). Robots chinos cautivan con danza tecnológica en Fuzhou y consolidan su liderazgo global. radiohc.cu 
Vísperas de la IX Cumbre Digital de China, que tendrá lugar en la ciudad de Fuzhou del 29 al 30 de abril, una espectacular presentación de robots bailando ha deslumbrado al público local. Este acto artístico no solo marcó el inicio de los preparativos para la cumbre, sino que también simboliza el vertiginoso avance tecnológico de China en el sector robótico, una industria que se consolida como motor clave de su economía y presencia internacional. | Según datos aportados por la autoridad aduanera china, durante el primer trimestre de 2026, el 60 % de las exportaciones del país correspondieron a productos eléctrico…
(2026-04-20). Semanario Económico… Proyecciones. radiohc.cu A continuación, presentamos un resumen de los acontecimientos económicos nacionales e internacionales más relevantes de la semana y las proyecciones futuras que pueden influir en el ámbito nacional, regional y global. | NACIONALES | El presidente de la república Miguel Díaz-Canel participó en la reunión del Consejo de Estado que evaluó en su más reciente sesión ordinaria la implementación del Programa Económico y Social del Gobierno 2026 presentado por el primer ministro Manuel Marrero. | Igualmente, Díaz-Canel se reunió con expertos y científicos para evaluar los temas de la transición energética, y la explotaci…
(2026-04-20). México: Miles de personas participaron en Maratón Cultural en Solidaridad con Cuba en el Monumento a la Revolución. cubadebate.cu Con una amplia participación popular se desarrolló el "Maratón Cultural Antifascista", convocado por la Liga Cultural Antifascista en el Monumento a la Revolución de Ciudad de México. El evento reunió a organizaciones sociales, fuerzas políticas, cubanos residentes, artistas y público en general en una jornada de solidaridad internacionalista.
(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). 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). El próximo 2 de mayo comenzará la Liga Élite del Beisbol Cubano. cubadebate.cu A pesar de la situación que vive el país por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos, a partir del 2 de mayo Cuba desplegará la IV Liga Élite de Beisbol, por lo que representa la pelota en el imaginario popular cubano, por estar asida a las raíces culturales y de identidad nacional, y porque es un reclamo del pueblo.
(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). Reform's Tory defectors set to lose their seats to actual Tories. thecanary.co 
When the Tories started defecting to Reform UK en masse, the reason for them doing so was obvious. Reform were riding high in the polls while the Conservative Party was sinking lower and lower. Ironically, Reform have dropped in the polls since accepting these Tory defectors. Reform sold themselves as an alternative to the Labour-Conservative […] | By