(2026-04-22). Trump says there is 'no time frame' for ending war with Iran. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is"no time frame"for ending the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ahmad Vahidi and his deputies had rejected much of what Irans own negotiators had discussed during the first round of U.
(2026-04-23). Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as it tightened its grip on the strategic waterway after US President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely calling off attacks, with no sign of peace talks restarting. | The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to expire earlier this week, remained unclear. In a sharp about-face hours after threatening renewed violence, Trump made what appeared to be a unilateral announcement on Tuesday that the US would extend a ceasefire until it had discussed an Iranian proposal in peace talks to end the two-month-old war. | Read: Complete cea…
(2026-04-23). Israel kills journalist and wounds another in south Lebanon targeted attack. aljazeera.com Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj in a 'double-tap' attack in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-23). Iran laughs, Trump makes desperate plan as oil prices skyrocket in US: Real cause of longer truce. hindustantimes.com As Iran keeps dodging U.S. pressure and hinting at closing Hormuz, American fuel prices keep climbing. Trump quietly extends the ceasefire, weighs a longer Jones Act waiver, and braces for midterm backlash while insisting the blockade on Iranian ports will continue. Can he contain both Iran and voter anger at once?
(2026-04-23). After Hormuz, all eyes on Red Sea: Could Iran trigger a global shipping crisis at Bab al-Mandeb. hindustantimes.com What happens when the world's two most critical maritime chokepoints are pushed to the brink, at the same time? The Strait of Hormuz is already under pressure. Now, a new threat is emerging from the Red Sea. Iran's so-called "new cards" may not be nuclear or diplomatic, they may be geographic. The Bab al-Mandeb, a narrow strip of water most people have never heard of, suddenly becomes the hinge on which global trade swings. But how real is this threat? Can Iran actually pull this off through its regional network? And more importantly, what happens to your fuel prices, supply chains, and economy if it does? From S…
(2026-04-23). Is Iran 'collapsing financially'? Trump claims USA's Hormuz blockade is costing Tehran $500 mn a day. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump claims Iran is "collapsing financially" as Washington ramps up economic and military pressure despite extending the ceasefire. With tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has deployed advanced surveillance systems like GARC drones to monitor Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran, however, rejects the narrative, insisting it will not bow to sanctions or blockade pressure. Is this maximum pressure working—or pushing the region closer to escalation?
(2026-04-22). Pentagon assesses clearing Hormuz mines could take 6 months: report. ecns.cn This file photo taken on Feb.19, 2025 shows the Strait of Hormuz..S.defense officials briefed lawmakers this week on an intelligence assessment that it could take six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines deployed by the Iranian military, The Washington Post reported Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). US imperialism's war on Iran unleashes global economic and social catastrophe for the working class. wsws.org American imperialism's determination to consolidate its geostrategic dominance over the Middle East, one of the world's most critical energy-producing regions, has already claimed the lives of thousands of Iranians. But the economic fallout from the US-instigated war and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could prove even more deadly.
(2026-04-22). Trump not viewing Iran's ships seizure near Hormuz Strait as breach of ceasefire: White House. ecns.cn The IRGC also targeted a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria on Wednesday, a third"violating ship"attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now stranded on Irans shores, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported.
(2026-04-23). Security conference on the South Caucasus concluded. unitedworldint.com 
With participation of numerous ambassadors, economic, and political experts from the Republic of Türkiye, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia, along with the Chairman of the Vatan Party, Dr. Doƒüu Perinàßek. The Security Conference on the South Caucasus, organized by the National Strategy Center (USMER), has …
(2026-04-23). Protesting Israel-US attacks on Iranian Schools, Colleges. juancole.com — | Letter regarding U.S.-Israel attacks on Iranian educational infrastructure: |
(2026-04-22). Iran stresses dialogue, criticizes Washington's 'double standards' in negotiations. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Iran has always welcomed resolving issues through dialogue and agreement and will continue to do so.
(2026-04-23). Gaza: Children among five killed in Israeli strike in Beit Lahia. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said an Israeli airstrike targeted a group of civilians in a Gaza remains gripped by daily violence despite a 10 October ceasefire, as the Israeli military has been carrying out violations in the form of strikes, gunfire, and deliberate home demolitions. | "Five Palestinians, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of civilians near Al-Qassa…
(2026-04-23). Gaza's Informal Digital Economy and Resilience. juancole.com The telecommu…
(2026-04-23). Palestinian reports: Five killed, including three children, in Israeli strike in northern Gaza. haaretz.com
(2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
(2026-04-23). Heartland Institute Climate Experts Comment on Earth Day. wattsupwiththat.com "Earth Day today feels increasingly detached from the kind of environmental problems that gave rise to it in 1970. Back then, the issues were obvious and immediate — urban smog, polluted rivers, toxic industrial discharge — and they were addressed with equally direct solutions.
(2026-04-22). Tesla reports higher Q1 revenue, profit. ecns.cn S.electric vehicle maker Tesla on Wednesday reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026, with total revenue rising 16 percent year on year to 22.4 billion U.
(2026-04-23). Resourceful Earth Day: Fred Smith on Julian Simon. wattsupwiththat.com "The problems of famine, overpopulation, poverty, and disease are resolvable. In fact, they have been resolved in the United States and other places where human ingenuity is free to solve them."
(2026-04-23). Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
(2026-04-23). Structural reforms boost investor confidence. sanews.gov.za Structural reforms boost investor confidence | Despite a challenging global economic environment, strong and sustained progress in implementing growth-enhancing structural reforms has strengthened policy credibility and positioned South Africa to attract higher levels of investment. | This is according to the Phase II of Operation Vulindlela progress report for the fourth quarter of 2025/26, which sets out key milestones achieved between January and March 2026 across the seven reform focus areas. | The reforms currently underway aim to reduce input costs, improve competitiveness, and create opportunities for pri…
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…
(2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-23). Iran says won't reopen Hormuz as long as US blockade remains. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war. aljazeera.com Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
(2026-04-22). SpaceX reaches deal with AI startup Cursor. ecns.cn Cursor CEO Michael Truell said on social media that he looks forward to partnering with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer, calling the partnership"a meaningful step"toward building more advanced AI-assisted programming systems.
(2026-04-22). China issues guideline to boost energy conservation, carbon reduction. ecns.cn China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts.
(2026-04-22). Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.
(2026-04-23). For the second year in a row, Nakba Day march canceled due to Israel Police limits. haaretz.com Organizers say they had no choice after police demanded they limit the march to 1,000 people and bar Palestinian flags. Instead, a panel on the Nakba was broadcast on Zoom…
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, say sources. geo.tv 
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, after President Donald Trump announced the Navy's "Golden Fleet", at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPhelan clashed with Hegseth, other military leaders.Hegseth has fired top officials from across the…
(2026-04-22). Russia hopes U.S. envoys' visits on Ukraine settlement to continue: Kremlin. ecns.cn Russia hopes that visits by U.S. representatives related to a Ukraine settlement will continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). US ramps up boat strikes in Latin American waters amid mounting proof that victims are fishermen. wsws.org Escalating US military strikes targeting fishermen under the pretext of a "war on drugs" are driven by a broader agenda of imperialist domination.
(2026-04-23). The US witch-hunt against Chinese scientists and the death of Danhao Wang. wsws.org Danhao Wang's death is the direct consequence of a systematic government- and university-sponsored political operation targeting young Chinese researchers. This xenophobic purge, deeply intertwined with the capitalist military-industrial complex, is part of the broader attack on the democratic rights of all immigrants, students and working people.
(2026-04-23). Growing number of potential flashpoints in global financial system. wsws.org As the US war on Iran continues, the global financial system is increasingly coming to resemble a minefield.
(2026-04-22). UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 22 ⚪ The UN General Assemblyconcluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). 2 dead, 19 hospitalized after chemical leak at U.S. West Virginia plant. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 22 ⚪ At least two people were killed and 19 others sent to hospital on Wednesday after a chemical leak occurred at a silver catalyst manufacturing plant in the U.S.state of West Virginia, local authorities said.
(2026-04-22). China rolls out youth-focused urban policy to expand housing, childcare support for young people. ecns.cn China has issued a new policy requiring cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, covering housing, healthcare, education and public services, to better support young people and families across the country.
(2026-04-23). Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House. scmp.com The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico is escalating tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement. | At a news conference, Sheinbaum said Mexican security officials involved in the operation were never told about the presence of foreigners, which she described as a clear breach of security protocols. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that the two US nationals worked…
(2026-04-23). UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews. scmp.com The race to become the next leader of the United Nations moved into a higher gear with the four declared candidates facing hours of questions over two days. Top among them: can the UN be made effective again? | Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, struck a downbeat note about the global body's future during his interview replace Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
(2026-04-23). Florida's assembly line of death: The execution of Chadwick Willacy and the political machinery behind America's killing season. wsws.org Willacy was the eighth person executed this year in the US and the fifth in Florida, the latest casualty of an accelerating machinery of death overseen by Governor Ron DeSantis.
(2026-04-23). Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University? wsws.org The Harvard Corporation consists of a virtual Who's Who of America's corporate-financial oligarchy.
(2026-04-23). "This is gaslighting. A deception" : Los Angeles school workers denounce union-backed sellout contracts. wsws.org A WSWS analysis of comments on union social media found roughly two-thirds of UTLA comments and a majority of SEIU 99 comments were against the contracts.
(2026-04-23). Condolences for respected jurist. sanews.gov.za Condolences for respected jurist | Constitutional Court Chief Justice Mandisa Maya has, on behalf of the South African Judiciary, expressed sadness at the passing of retired Judge President Achmat Naeem Jappie. | Jappie died on Wednesday at the age of 70, following a short illness. | "His passing is a great loss to the Judiciary and the legal profession. He will be remembered for his dedicated service, principled leadership, and lasting contribution to the administration of justice in South Africa," the Office of the Chief Justice said in a statement. | The retired judge was appointed to the bench in 1998 in post…
(2026-04-23). Iran Seizes Ships, closes Hormuz until US lifts Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The naval branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps
(2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.
(2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.
(2026-04-23). UK, France agree to three-year deal to stop migrant crossings. newarab.com 
Under the deal, France pledged to increase law enforcement Britain will meanwhile provide up to 766 million euros ($89…
(2026-04-22). UN envoy meets Houthis to push Yemen peace efforts, calls for detainee release. ecns.cn SANAA, April 22 ⚪ UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg said Wednesday that he discussed with the Houthi group ways to advance the UN mediation process and efforts to move forward negotiations on the release of detainees.
(2026-04-22). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). Bangladesh: 4 Arrested for 'Insulting' Government. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Social media apps on a mobile phone. | © 2018 AP Photo | (London) — The arrest of at least four people in Bangladesh for posting social media content supposedly critical of the new government is an alarming continuation of the previous government's repressive practices, Human Rights Watch said today. Tarique Rahman's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government should live up to its promises on freedom of expression, end the misuse of existing laws to silence dissent, and amend or replace legislation to remove provisions that are open to abuse. Prime Minister Rahman took off…
(2026-04-22). WHO Europe calls for stronger influenza vaccination efforts across region. ecns.cn OSLO, April 22 ⚪ The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europeon Wednesday called for stronger efforts to improve access to influenza vaccines and boost uptake among at-risk groups across Europe.
(2026-04-23). Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. | © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File…
(2026-04-23). Trump's Vision for the Homeless Is Already Here. progressivehub.net RACHEL LITCHMAN | THE PROGRESSIVE…
(2026-04-23). Euro, yuan unlikely to match US dollar as global currencies, Daniel Gros says. scmp.com Daniel Gros is the director of the Institute for European Policymaking at Bocconi University. Previously, he served as an adviser to the European Parliament, collaborated with the European Commission as economic adviser to the Delors Committee, which developed plans for the euro, and worked at the International Monetary Fund. | In this interview, Gros examines the structural tensions shaping EU-China economic ties, draws lessons from the euro's experience to analyse the yuan's…
(2026-04-23). Australia: Two workers killed on the job in Brisbane in three days. wsws.org These terrible deaths point to a rising toll due to unsafe conditions and increased rates of exploitation in Australia and internationally.
(2026-04-23). Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion. sanews.gov.za Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion | Eskom says its Group Investigations and Security Department investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts is in its final stages of completion. | This after reports that diesel supplier contracts at the power utility had been allegedly riddled with corruption and irregular contract management. | "As part of its ongoing governance, risk and assurance processes, Eskom…launched an investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts. | "Eskom ca…
(2026-04-23). Ultra-Orthodox Jews burn Israeli flags to protest national day. aljazeera.com Ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters have burned Israeli flags and brandished anti-Zionist banners in West Jerusalem.
(2026-04-23). The Bear unbound: Russia's warning, NATO promises and the dangerous complacency of the West. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-22). Cuba confirms recent meeting with U.S. delegation. ecns.cn A meeting was recently held in Cuba between delegations from Cuba and the United States, Alejandro Garcia del Toro, deputy director general for U.S. affairs at Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told Cuba's state daily Granma on Monday.
(2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Lebanon: Hezbollah responds to Israeli violations ahead of talks. newarab.com 
One person was killed in an Israeli drone strike in eastern Lebanon overnight, while Lebanon's state news agency reported that an Israeli drone had k…
(2026-04-22). How Israel expands its control of south Lebanon border villages. newarab.com 
As the ceasefire in Lebanon enters its fifth day, the Israeli army is At the same time, the Israelis are…
(2026-04-22). How Israel is destroying Lebanon's water infrastructure. aljazeera.com Israel is 'deliberately' attacking Lebanon's water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon's population.
(2026-04-22). Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Critics say Israeli attacks on Christian sites challenge claims of a Judeo-Christian shared heritage and mutual respect.
(2026-04-22). How Israel used aid to advance its aims in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon border village has raised questions over the relationship between Israel and the organisation behind the shipment, following an investigation by The New Arab. | The aid was dropped into the Christian-majority village of Rmeish in Bint Jbeil district by an organisation called Samaritan's Purse, in The move appeared aimed at managing the siege imposed on
(2026-04-22). Israeli attacks on Lebanon kill at least five people, including journalist. aljazeera.com Journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli attack in at-Tiri, Lebanon's Al Akhbar reports.
(2026-04-22). Why does a defaced statue of Jesus get more sympathy than murdered Black and Brown people? thecanary.co 
A statue of Jesus, which the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) destroyed in Southern Lebanon, has received far more sympathy than the thousands of Black and Brown people whom Israel has murdered. Destruction of Jesus statue should serve as moral wake-up call for IDF, Israel t.co/WEBKWclH6I — The Times of Israel (@TimesofIsrael) April 20, 2026 A […] | By
(2026-04-22). Headlines for April 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire But Maintains Blockade as Iran Seizes Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Frays as Hezbollah Fires on Israeli Forces, Israeli Army Reservist Kills Two Palestinians in West Bank Settler Attack, NYT: Two Senior Hamas Officials Say Group Could Give Up Some Weapons Belonging to Police Force, Justice Department Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center on Federal Fraud Charges, CIA Agents Among U.S. Officials Killed in Mexico Car Crash, Prompting Probe into Covert Operations, Indigenous Communities and Environmental Activists Vow to Fight Mexican President Sheinbaum's Rever…
(2026-04-22). Donald Trump, Who Depicted Himself As Jesus, Read A Verse During A Marathon Bible Reading Event. newsone.com 
Source: Donald Trump / Truth Social | It has been just over a week since President Donald Trump
(2026-04-22). Watch: Israeli propagandist boasts of 60k-strong pro-genocide hasbara operation. thecanary.co 
Former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Kenan's boast to a pro-Israel conference has exposed the occupation's massive digital propaganda operation. Kenan's 60,000-strong 'army' is focused entirely on undermining global support for the Palestinian people. Israeli arrogance With typical Israeli arrogance, she claims that her organisation's reach is 'completely organic'. Then, in the next sentence, she boasts […] | By
(2026-04-22). Friday 4/24: Protest the zionist consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St | SF…
(2026-04-22). Díaz-Canel a OperaMundi: Bloqueo de EEUU es un castigo colectivo contra Cuba. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció el recrudecimiento del bloqueo de Estados Unidos como un castigo colectivo contra el pueblo de la isla, y subrayó la importancia que mantiene hoy la solidaridad internacional para hacerle frente. | En entrevista con el periodista brasileño Breno Altman, transmitida la noche de este martes en una emisión especial del programa 20 Minutos de Opera Mundi, el mandatario calificó la política estadounidense como "una política criminal, realmente genocida", cuyas consecuencias impactan tanto en l…
(2026-04-22). US drops all demands ahead of talks, Mojtaba wins nuclear victory as Trump does shocking u-turn. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump says Iran's nuclear programme has been obliterated, but then admits what's left behind could take years to clean up. So which version is true? As the ceasefire clock ticks down, a new phrase has entered the narrative: "nuclear dust." Trump claims it proves success. But does it actually raise more questions than answers? Because buried beneath the rubble is the rubble: Where is Iran's enriched uranium? If the sites were destroyed, what happened to the material inside? And if it's still there, who controls it now? The answers are unclear, and uncertainty is only growing as Washington, Tehran, and even…
(2026-04-22). Iran hangs former nuclear employee on spying charges: NGOs. newarab.com 
Iran hanged a man on Wednesday convicted of links to The execution of Mehdi Farid was the latest in a number of hangings of high-profile convicts in an accelerating trend that has alarmed rights groups. | "Mehdi Farid… was hanged this morning for extensive cooperation with the terrorist spy service Mossad after the case was examined and the final verdict was appro…
(2026-04-22). Did Iran ever Really Have a Nuclear Weapons Program? scheerpost.com Fariba Amini Informed Comment 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, …
(2026-04-22). Belgian army chief says EU uses Ukraine to buy time. infobrics.org Russia will win and open the door to a new historical and civilizational cycle.
(2026-04-22). Trump threatens to bomb Iran again after announcing ceasefire extension. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday that any move by the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would preclude a deal with Iran, warning that an agreement would be impossible unless "we blow up the rest of their country."
(2026-04-22). IRGC Navy seizes two violating vessels in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's IRGC Navy says it seized two vessels, MSC-FRANCESCA and EPAMINODES, for manipulating navigation systems and endangering safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-22). Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz, Gujarat-bound vessel among targets; India concern rises. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday after Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two cargo vessels, including one that was headed towards Gujarat's Mundra Port.According to Iranian state media, the ships, Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and Liberia-flagged Epaminondas, have been taken into custody and moved to Iranian territory. Another vessel, the Greek-owned Euphoria, was also targeted during the incident and is now stranded near the Iranian coast. | Shipping data shows that Epaminondas was on its way from Dubai to Mundra Port when it was intercepted. Iranian authorities claimed that…
(2026-04-22). The Chris Hedges Report: Is There A Way Out Of The Iran War? popularresistance.org To dissect the challenges involved in negotiating peace and the potential ramifications of a resumption of the war, Chris Hedges speaks with Professor John Mearsheimer. A fundamental difficulty is whether the United States realizes that Iran has the upper hand in this conflict. Mearsheimer explains that if the US chooses to escalate the situation, this would be to Iran's advantage as they have the capacity to inflict greater harm on the global economy beyond restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which has already created shortages in critical materials needed for manufacturing and agriculture.
(2026-04-22). Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London. tribune.com.pk 
Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said. | More than a dozen countries said last week they were willing to join an international mission, led by Britain and France, to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions permit. | The commitment came after some 50 countries from Europe, Asia and the Middle East joined a video conference aimed at sending a signal to Washington after United States President Donald Trump said he did not need a…
(2026-04-22). Livestream: Hizballah protects Lebanon. electronicintifada.net Sara Larijani and Taha Zeinalih from We Defend Iran on the Iranian people's commitment to retaining control of the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Elmer on fierce resistance in Lebanon and more.
(2026-04-22). Iran's IRGC Seizes Two Ships in the Strait of Hormuz. news.antiwar.com Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that comes after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman and a tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Indian Ocean. The IRGC said the ships were seized for "committing violations" in …
(2026-04-22). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-22). Cowardice of qualification: When anti-war voices speak the language of the empire. peoplesworld.org 
A respected human rights activist has spoken repeatedly against the U.S.-Israeli aggression on Iran. She recognizes the illegality of the war and does not shy away from condemning it in clear terms. Yet, almost invariably, she feels compelled to qualify her position, reminding her audience that Iran has killed "tens of thousands of protesters" during …
(2026-04-22). Iran's epic win: MOSSAD loses elite agent 'M', Barnea's shocking confession humiliates Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Israel's spy agency Mossad faces scrutiny after chief David Barnea confirmed an operative, codenamed "M.," was killed during covert operations against Iran. The admission comes amid rising tensions following Iran's claim it arrested four alleged Israeli spies, intensifying the shadow war between the two rivals. Reports suggest the agent died abroad during a sensitive mission, possibly linked to efforts to block Iran's weapons capabilities. As the fragile truce frays, the revelation underscores escalating covert confrontations, with both sides signaling readiness for a deeper, more dangerous phase of conflict.
(2026-04-22). China's battery makers stand to gain as Iran war reshapes energy storage demand: Fitch. scmp.com Chinese battery cell manufacturers are poised to benefit from the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to Fitch Ratings, even as fierce competition, overcapacity and thin margins weigh on some downstream firms. | Global demand for energy storage was set to rise, driven by high oil prices and rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, said Wang Ying, a managing director at the credit rating agency.
(2026-04-22). AI firm in Israel uses deepfake rape survivor videos 'for good', it claims. thecanary.co 
An Israel-based AI firm, Generative AI for Good, claims to be using deepfake technologies for positive ends. 'Positive' appears to mean creating deepfake videos to help the illegal US-Israel war on Iran. Like this clip that the company showed recently at an UN event in New York. The film is intended to show women who […] | By
(2026-04-22). Mossad spy Mahdi Farid executed in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — An Iranian man convicted of espionage for the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency was executed after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran.
(2026-04-22). Israel, Iran: Unlawful March Attacks on Energy Infrastructure. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Natural gas refineries at the South Pars gas field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf, in Asaluyeh, Iran, March 16, 2019. | © 2019 Vahid Salemi/AP Photo | (Beirut) — Israeli and Iranian attacks in mid-March 2026 on vital energy infrastructure were unlawfully indiscriminate and could trigger profound economic consequences for millions of people in the region and globally, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks on the facilities in Iran and Qatar may amount to war crimes.On March 18, Israeli forces attacked Iran's South Pars Gas Field, an important source of natural…
(2026-04-22). No wonder Iran went cold on sham talks, considering the lying US-Israeli track record. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Tim O'Shea I don't blame Iran for going cold on another sham negotiation session with the US. After all, why would they take the US or Israel seriously? Or even remotely trust either of them when: They both bombed Iran right in the middle of two sets of previous "negotiations"; and Trump lied…
(2026-04-22). Inside the lives of Palestinian laborers smuggled into Israel for work during the Iran war. mondoweiss.net 
Over 150,000 Palestinian laborers have been denied work permits in Israel for two years. They're now smuggling themselves across the Green Line amid the war on Iran, where they are banned from more than 11,000 shelters when missiles strike.
(2026-04-22). Iran, Italy FMs discuss regional tensions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian and Italian foreign ministers discussed regional security and economic fallout from U.S.-Israeli military aggression during a Wednesday phone call.
(2026-04-22). Iran's Remarkable Resilience Against US-Israeli Joint Aggression. ummid.com As tensions intensify between Iran, Israel, and the United States, one thing has become increasingly clear: Iran has managed not only to respond to sustained pressure but to endure it far longer than many analysts had anticipated.
(2026-04-22). Trump says eight Iranian women be executed, Iran disputes entire account. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the executions had been planned and accused the U.S. president of spreading falsehoods."Very good news," Trump said in a social media post a day after granting a unilateral ceasefire in the war started by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.Trump said four of the eight women would be released immediately and four would be sentenced to one month in prison.
(2026-04-22). Trump looks for way out on war, but Iran may not oblige. al-monitor.com By extending a ceasefire indefinitely with Iran, President Donald Trump appears to be searching for a way out of a costly war, but Tehran may be unwilling to give him a win.Trump has insisted on maintaining a naval blockade, which Iran is demanding must end before it can consider any agreement to end the conflict launched on February 28 by Israel and the United States.
(2026-04-22). Tehran strongly rejects sabotage plans in Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Baku has firmly dismissed allegations that Tehran has conducted actions within the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan that would jeopardize the country's interests.
(2026-04-22). Oil falls, stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce. tribune.com.pk 
With the two-week truce in its final hours, the US president said he would push the deadline back indefinitely following a request from mediator Pakistan and stressing the need to give Tehran's "fractured" leadership time to form a proposal. | He had previously indicated he would not extend the truce and warned he would resume bombing the Islamic republic when it expired. | "I have… directed our Military to continue the Blockade and, in all other respects, remain ready and able, and will therefore extend the Ceasefire until such time as their (Iran's) proposal is submitted," Trump wrote on social media. | Th…
(2026-04-22). Trump extends Iran war ceasefire as Strait shutdown drags on. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced a last-minute indefinite extension of a ceasefire with Iran and downplayed reports about an intercepted ship carrying a "gift from China" to Tehran. | The US would avoid military action against Iran "until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal", Trump said on social media on Tuesday. He cited a request from Pakistan as a reason for reversing earlier threats to resume bombing if no deal was reached.
(2026-04-22). Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.
(2026-04-22). The Strokes, David Byrne, Massive Attack, Tom Waits: Artists protest against the Iran war, ICE and the threat of dictatorship—"This ain't no fooling around" wsws.org The accumulating outrage and horror are inevitably finding expression in artistic circles, with greater or lesser clarity depending upon the artist or group.
(2026-04-22). Iran's sudden revenge attack hours after US hijacks 2nd ship: IRGC damages vessel; Trump stunned. hindustantimes.com Hours after the U.S. hijacked a second Iran‚Äëlinked civilian ship, an IRGC gunboat reportedly opened fire on a cargo vessel near Oman, badly damaging its bridge but sparing the crew. As Trump extends the ceasefire, attacks at sea are spreading beyond Hormuz, raising fears of a slide back into full‚Äëscale war.
(2026-04-22). Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says. scmp.com A top envoy to ‚Å US President Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy in the coming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | The plan is an effort to repair ‚Äåties between Trump and Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president's attacks against Pope Leo over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
(2026-04-22). Iran: No Decision Yet on New Talks in Pakistan due to Contradictory US Messages. orinocotribune.com Iran has not made a final decision on whether to participate in the next round of Pakistan-mediated talks with the United States, citing contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions by the American side, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Tuesday, April 21. | "No final decision has been made yet on whether to participate in the Pakistan talks," Esmail Baghaei said in a televised interview on IRIB's News Network. | "The reason is the contradictory messages, inconsistent behavior and unacceptable actions of the American side," he said. | Pakistan has been brokering indirect negotiation…
(2026-04-22). US-Iran talks could be held as early as Friday, says Trump. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump waves as he departs after delivering remarks to NCAA Collegiate National Champions in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2026. — ReutersNo fixed timeline announced for truce extension: source.Trump says US to continue…
(2026-04-22). No Peace, Only Escalation: The Push Toward Total War With Iran. scheerpost.com As ceasefire talks collapse, retired Col. Douglas Macgregor warns that Washington is not negotiating—it's preparing for a devastating, infrastructure-targeting war that could reshape the global order. The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas …
(2026-04-22). Pakistan works to advance Iran-US talks, awaits Tehran reply. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Pakistani political and military officials have engaged in intensive efforts over the past 24 hours to prevent the collapse of negotiations between Iran and the United States, sources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). Trump extends U.S. ceasefire with Iran. ecns.cn US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks as the current two-week truce is set to expire on Wednesday night.
(2026-04-22). US breach of commitments, blockade of ports main obstacles to Iranian president says. al-monitor.com April 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. breach of commitments and its blockade of Iranian ports and threats are the main obstacles to "genuine negotiations", Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday."[The] world sees your endless hypocritical rhetoric and contradiction between claims and actions," he said, one day after U.S. President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din and Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Alex Richardson)…
(2026-04-22). US wants to see unified response from Iran, White House says. al-monitor.com April 22 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump wants to see a "unified" response from Iran's leadership to U.S. proposals to end hostilities, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday.Leavitt told reporters that Trump had not set a deadline for an end to the ceasefire extension he announced on Tuesday.Earlier, Leavitt said in an interview with Fox News' "The Story with Martha MacCallum" that Iran must agree to turn over its enriched uranium to the United States as part of negotiations to end the war.
(2026-04-22). UK envoy commends, supports Pakistan's role in bringing US-Iran on negotiating table. tribune.com.pk 
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott on Wednesday praised and supported "Pakistan's facilitative role in bringing the US and Iran to the negotiating table" during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. | According to a statement shared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on X, both sides discussed the evolving regional situation, while "FM Dar underscored Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate engagement and emphasised the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in the peaceful resolution of disputes." | The British envoy "appreciated and supported Pakistan's facilitative…
(2026-04-22). Tuesday 4/28: Human Billboard for Gaza! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-22). Gaza's unseen casualties: A surge in stillbirths and birth defects. aljazeera.com Gaza sees a 140% rise in stillbirths and a doubling of congenital anomalies as the devastating impacts of war linger.
(2026-04-22). Saturday 5/2: "They Have Names" a theatrical act in solidarity with Gaza. indybay.org Sebastopol Community Cultural Center Annex | 390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA 95472…
(2026-04-22). Seven Palestinians killed as Israel continues attacks in Gaza. newarab.com 
Seven Palestinians in Several others were injured in shelling in Beit Lahia on Tuesday, where the Israeli military targeted a group of people near a roundabout, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. | Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, has been extensively destroyed by Israeli forces…
(2026-04-22). Democracy Now! 2026-04-22 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 22, 2026; AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?; "Colossus Failure": Elon Musk's Data Centers Face Lawsuit for Polluting Black Neighborhoods in Memphis; "Data Colonialism": Native Communities Fight AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land; Greenpeace Sends Ship to Support Global Sumud Flotilla's Attempt to Break Israel's Blockade of Gaza | Headlines for April 22, 2026; AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It?; &…
(2026-04-22). Tuesday 4/21: Human Billboard for Gaza ! indybay.org Adeline-Alcatraz-MLK intersection by Milyar Cafe, Berkeley…
(2026-04-22). Thursday 4/23: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-22). "The American population has a crisis of literacy" unitedworldint.com Speech by Diane Sare, Independent Candidate for President of the United States, and Founder of the Schiller Institute NYC Chorus at the online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" By Diane Sare, an Independent Candidate for President of the United …
(2026-04-22). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-04-22). Nicolás Maduro rinde homenaje al papa Francisco desde la cárcel. cubadebate.cu El presidente constitucional de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, rindió homenaje hoy con profunda admiración y cariño al papa Francisco a un año de su partida física. En un mensaje publicado en sus redes sociales con fecha de Nueva York, el gobernante reconoció en nombre de la República Bolivariana la valentía, palabra clara y "su amor por los pueblos que sufren".
(2026-04-22). After the Third Gulf War: Toward a new Middle Eastern order? strategic-culture.su If the U.S. were to distance itself from Israel — however remote that option may seem — it would allow it to establish a regional agreement beneficial to all parties involved. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-22). Hackney Greens pledge to improve the borough's environment. thecanary.co 
Hackney Greens will launch a "buddy" scheme to promote access to gardening. This is just one among dozens of environmental plans in the party's local election manifesto, titled Hope for Hackney. Hackney Greens have promised to work to match up people who have green space that they are unable to look after with a "buddy" […] | By
(2026-04-22). The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist convergence — Between unprecedented success and major obstacles. links.org.au 
Eric Toussaint — The Porto Alegre anti-fascist and anti-imperialist conference marked a significant moment of internationalist renewal in a global context characterised by the far right's rise and the proliferation of conflicts.
(2026-04-22). Could London Labour's Zionists be wiped out at the local elections? thecanary.co 
With local elections just over two weeks away, Labour fear a wipeout in the nation's capital. With the Morgan McSweeney, Matthew Doyle, and Peter Mandelson scandals swirling overhead, things cannot get much worse for Keir Starmer's ailing project. But there is always another scandal with this Labour government: the number of Zionists in its ranks. […] | By
(2026-04-22). "You Dirty ORANGE Maniac! You Blew it All Up!" juancole.com (
(2026-04-22). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-22). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-22). US Treasury chief defends pivot to extend Russia oil sanctions relief. al-monitor.com US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended the Trump administration's recent about-face to temporarily extend a sanctions waiver that allowed the sale of Russian oil already at sea.The month-long relief announced last Friday was meant to cool soaring energy prices. But it came just two days after Bessent told reporters that Washington would not renew the waiver.The latest move allowed for purchases of oil and petroleum products that had been loaded onto vessels as of Friday, through 12: 01 am (0401 GMT) on May 16.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Is Corporate Tax Governance Immune from Economic Security? fairobserver.com Growing concerns with economic security have prompted states to shift from prioritizing trade openness toward building resilience against global shocks, supply chain disruptions and great-power rivalry. Not only has this transformation affected governments, but it has also impacted corporations. Often described as a geoeconomic chain reaction, the shift from trade openness to economic security has…
(2026-04-22). "Data Colonialism" : Native Communities Fight AI Data Centers on Indigenous Land. democracynow.org 
The artificial intelligence industry's data center boom is the latest chapter in a long history of environmental racism and resource exploitation in vulnerable Native communities, says Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne activist Krystal Two Bulls, the executive director of Honor the Earth, an Indigenous-led environmental justice organization that is tracking over 100 proposed data center projects on tribal and rural lands. We speak to Two Bulls about the myriad impacts of what she calls a "modern-day iteration" of "settler colonialism," including noise pollution, cancers and respira…
(2026-04-22). Palantir vs. Iran: The algorithmic kill chain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Palantir's AI accelerates warfare's kill chain, compressing target decisions to seconds. But as speed trumps precision, can human judgment survive algorithmic war?
(2026-04-22). Al-Nassr strengthens SPL Standings with hard-fought win over Al-Ettifaq. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo led Al-Nassr Saudi FC Wednesday April 15, 2026 defeated Al-Ettifaq 1-0 to further strengthen its Saudi Pro League Standings.
(2026-04-22). Top ministers quit after Peru's president postpones F-16 fighter jet deal. aljazeera.com The Trump administration has warned against Peru pulling out of the deal, saying it reflects 'bad faith' negotiations.
(2026-04-22). Hungary: Top EU Court Rules Anti-LGBT Law Unlawful. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hungarians march in downtown Budapest to protest against a new law banning LGBTQ+ Pride events and the populist government's restriction on assembly rights, May 1, 2025. | © 2025 Denes Erdos/AP Photo…
(2026-04-22). Sunday 5/17: UCSC Powwow 2026. indybay.org Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-22). Sauk City, WI May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
Sauk Prairie May Day 2026 Protest: Workers Over Billionaires | Friday, May 1, 2026, 4 pm — 6 pm | Highway 12 Bridge, Across from Kwik Trip, 110 Phillips Blvd, Sauk City, WI | Register at April 7, 2026 in Madison. / Photo:
(2026-04-22). Rights groups deny fresh arrests of Palestinians in Damascus. newarab.com 
The Action Group for Palestinians of
(2026-04-22). "Colossus Failure" : Elon Musk's Data Centers Face Lawsuit for Polluting Black Neighborhoods in Memphis. democracynow.org 
As tech companies scramble to build massive new data centers to power artificial intelligence, marginalized communities are bearing the brunt of the environmental harms. In Memphis, Tennessee, Elon Musk's xAI operates over two dozen methane gas-burning turbines without legal permits to power its data centers, Colossus 1 and Colossus 2, polluting the nation's largest majority-Black city with toxic emissions. The NAACP is suing xAI for violating the Clean Air Act. "We are, unfortunately, a cautionary tale about what will and possibly can happen if you don't have the right rules and guardrail…
(2026-04-22). Virginia voters approve Democratic Party-backed redistricting amendment to shift congressional seats. wsws.org Voters approved a constitutional amendment transferring congressional redistricting authority to the Democratic Party-controlled legislature, potentially flipping four additional House seats ahead of November's midterm elections.
(2026-04-22). dependence on Chinese drones exposes the soft underbelly. haaretz.com The latest tender to acquire new military drones reveals that, although the Israel Defense Ministry pays a low price for Chinese drones, the soldiers on the battlefield might be the ones paying the price…
(2026-04-22). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-22). 110 protesting coal miners detained by police in Türkiye. wsws.org The 110 miners who walked 180 kilometers to Ankara to demand payment of their unpaid wages and other social benefits were taken into custody on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). "Action is the Antidote to Despair" Baraboo, WI Community Meeting April 29, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
"Action is the Antidote to Despair" Community Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 6 pm to 7: 30 pm Auditorium, Carnegie-Schadde Memorial Public Library, 230 4th Avenue Between and beyond the protests, we are building community to take back our democracy and help our neighbors. Discover proposed or ongoing projects and see where you can help! Bring …
(2026-04-22). Israel: The most dangerous nation on Earth. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). PA begins work to find 11,200 missing, disappeared Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2026-04-22). Gibraltar's monkeys may be eating soil to cope with junk food from tourists. scmp.com On the tourist-packed ‚Å Rock of Gibraltar, one of the most common sights is monkeys ‚Å begging for food — and sometimes stealing sweet and salty snacks from unsuspecting visitors. | Scientists now have documented an unusual behaviour among these macaques that may help them ward off a bellyache from all this junk food. | Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behaviour they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.
(2026-04-22). Trump calls Virginia election 'rigged' after redistricting referendum. aljazeera.com Trump's comments came after the Virginia measure passed by a slim margy of 51.4 in favour and 48.5 against.
(2026-04-22). Why policy outcomes are shaped by behaviour, not design. onlineopinion.com.au Policy doesn't fail on paper. It fails in practice, as pressure reshapes how people decide, collaborate and act.
(2026-04-22). UN chief welcomes US ceasefire extension with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed an announcement by the US to extend the ceasefire with Iran, his spokesman said Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). UK PM insists he won't resign over Mandelson scandal. scmp.com British Prime Minister Keir Starmer insisted on Wednesday he would not resign, claiming allegations of misleading MPs over his appointment of a party loyalist as UK envoy to Washington had been "put to bed". | Starmer's remarks in parliament came as the beleaguered premier faced fresh calls to step down over his admitted error of judgment in appointing veteran former politician Peter Mandelson to the coveted post.
(2026-04-22). War has significantly altered major Trump meeting with Xi. responsiblestatecraft.org With just a few weeks left before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing to meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, it seems that the U.S. war in the Middle East will, in all likelihood, remain unfinished business, if not a major obstacle to addressing longstanding issues between the two countries.There is little question that the war and its consequences for global trade will be agenda item number one for that much-anticipated summit between the world's two most powerful leaders. While the war is certain to subsume, distract from, and push other pressing matters off that very crowded agenda, it coul…
(2026-04-22). F-15EX Buy Was Just Doubled By The USAF, Which Makes Perfect Sense. twz.com 
While it is initially replacing the F-15C, more F-15EXs will provide a ready successor to aging F-15E Strike Eagles and possibly other types.
(2026-04-22). Video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' goes viral. aljazeera.com A video of Anne Hathaway saying 'Inshallah' has gone viral on social media.
(2026-04-22). Atlanta's 'Cop City' Makes a Black Neighborhood a Testing Lab for AI Policing. capitalbnews.org 
This story was published in partnership with Counterstream Media. ATLANTA — When he drives through his neighborhood now, Brian Page passes rows of police cars and AI‚Äëpowered cameras that track nearly every movement. For most of his life, Page, who goes by "Scapegoat Jones," felt safest in the community that Atlanta officials have since flooded …
(2026-04-22). Warner Bros and Paramount merger could reshape US media landscape. aljazeera.com The deal faces regulatory scrutiny both for influence on media landscape, but also for foreign investments to fund it.
(2026-04-22). Friday 5/1: Weekly Friday Banner Drop for Palestine. indybay.org 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-22). Pope Leo denounces 'colonisation' of minerals on final leg of Africa tour. scmp.com Pope Leo on Tuesday used the fourth and final leg of his Africa tour in Equatorial Guinea to denounce the "colonisation" of Africa's minerals and the "lust for power" in a country whose president has been in office since 1979. | Adoring crowds in the largely Catholic country lined the road from the airport into the administrative capital, Malabo, cheering the first pope to visit since St John Paul II in 1982. Wearing his formal red mozzetta cape, Leo thrilled the flag-waving masses by arriving at…
(2026-04-22). China advances flood control, disaster relief efforts in key southern regions. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ Chinese authorities have arranged flood control, emergency rescue and disaster relief work in key regions as frequent rainfall continues to hit the southern part of the country.
(2026-04-22). Restore Earth Day's Legacy. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Smoke billows over the Mississippi River in Louisiana's Cancer Alley. October 15, 2023. | © 2023 Eli Reed for Human Rights Watch | This Earth Day arrives at a sobering moment as the EPA continues to erase the safeguards it was created to uphold.The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established in 1970, following the first Earth Day, expressly to protect human health and the environment. But, since President Donald Trump's second term began, rapid-fire policy shifts have pivoted the agency away from public health.Since January of 2025, the agency has lost thous…
(2026-04-22). MPBSE 10th, 12th Results 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com MP Board 10th, 12th Results 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) has declared the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results 2026 along with the Merit List and names of toppers on its official website mpresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-22). China, S. Korea hold ceremony for handover of remains of Chinese martyrs in Korean War. ecns.cn China and South Korea held a handover ceremony on Wednesday morning at Incheon International Airport for the remains of 12 Chinese Peoples Volunteers soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
(2026-04-22). Friday 6/19: 2026 Liberation Paddle Out. indybay.org Cowells Beach Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-22). Funding, advantage and Australian schools: Why inequality persists despite reform. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief. al-monitor.com ANKARA, April 22 (Reuters) – Turkey is making efforts to revive negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and bring together the leaders of the warring sides, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a meeting in Ankara, the Turkish presidency said on Wednesday.Earlier on Wednesday, Kyiv said it had asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia. Ankara has maintained good ties with both Ukraine and Russia since Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022.
(2026-04-22). Angus Taylor's 'Australian values' immigration policy is a racist dog whistle. socialist-alliance.org 
Jacob Andrewartha argues that Angus Taylor's "values-based" migration scheme is the latest example of the ruling class' bid to ramp up racism and distract people from government failures in a worsening cost-of-living crisis.
(2026-04-22). Split over Maliki, Iraq's Shiite bloc delays PM vote as deadline nears: What to know. al-monitor.com Two other candidates have emerged as alternatives to Coordination Framework nominee and former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who is openly opposed by the Trump administration.
(2026-04-22). Algeria bookshop reopens after being shut by police over event. newarab.com 
An Algerian bookshop that was raided and temporarily shut by police over a signing by the sociologist Fatma Oussedik has reopened ahead of schedule, the book's publisher said in a statement on Tuesday. | The publisher, Koukou Editions, had said over the weekend that the police ordered the store's closure for a month, but the reopening comes just three days later. | "Koukou editions is delighted with the reopening, this morning, of the Librairie des Beaux-Arts," the publisher said in a statement, without providing further details. | The publisher lamented what it described as "censorship that is exercised on the m…
(2026-04-22). Reported crime on SEPTA continues to drop in 2026 after decade lows last year. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is reporting another According to the agency
(2026-04-22). Ford Class Review Puts Navy's Future Carrier Plans Into Question. twz.com 
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan says his service is looking to wrap up a review of its aircraft carrier plans within the next month or so. The Navy has been taking a deep look at the design and capabilities, and associated costs, of the
(2026-04-22). Virginians OK anti-MAGA U.S. House remap. peoplesworld.org 
RICHMOND, Va.—By almost 100.000 votes, Virginians approved a Democratic-pushed referendum that redoes the Commonwealth's congressional map from the current 6-5 Democratic margin to 8-1 Democratic, with two other new districts leaning Democratic. With 97.2% of precincts reporting, 1,574,538 (51.5%) of Virginia voters said yes and 1,485,785 (48.5%) said no. The bad news for Trump was …
(2026-04-22). Trump team demands 'entry fee' before Canada talks, Carney says US doesn't dictate terms. scmp.com The US does not get to dictate the terms of coming trade talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday, following reports Washington wants an "entry fee" before agreeing to open negotiations. | The United States and Canada are set to hold talks on revising a North American free trade agreement, a pact US President Donald Trump signed and praised during his first term but now dismisses as "irrelevant".
(2026-04-22). US-Iran ceasefire: Trump extends truce on Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir's request as Hormuz blockade continues. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an extention of the ceasefire with Iran asserting that the truce would remain intact until Iranian leaders present a unified proposal and ongoing discussions are concluded. | While conforming the development, Trump on his social media Truth Social said that the decision was taken ater a request from Pakistan to delay further military action and allow time for diplomacy. | "Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, o…
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-22). China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation: Chinese vice premier. ecns.cn China welcomes more U.S.-funded enterprises, including GE HealthCare, to keep deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with China and share the opportunities brought by China's vast market and high-quality development, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). US missile stockpiles sharply depleted during Iran war: report. geo.tv 
(2026-04-22). Cross-strait direct flights 'bridge for communication, not political bargaining chip': spokesperson. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday urged the Taiwan authorities to fully restore normal cross-strait passenger flights, calling it a "bridge for communication, not a political chip."
(2026-04-22). Russia and Libya revive joint commission after 15-year freeze. newarab.com 
The Russian- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the announcement after meeting Taher al-Baour, acting minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation in Libya's Government of National Unity (GNU), during talks in Moscow. | Libyan Transport Minister Mohamed al-Shahoubi, who heads the Libyan side of the joint commission, als…
(2026-04-22). Virginia's Redistricting Vote Was About Representation, Power, and History. capitalbnews.org 
ARLINGTON, Virginia — After weeks of wall-to-wall campaigning, Virginians made their voices heard, approving a new U.S. House map that could help Democrats to pick up four additional seats and bolster Black political power in Congress. "Black voters showed up. Hispanic communities showed up. Communities that Republicans tried to mislead — that they targeted and suppressed …
(2026-04-22). Can a divided EU become a united voice against Israeli aggression? aljazeera.com Bloc's relationship with its biggest trading partner under increasing scrutiny.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). "Greater North America" : from Greenland to Panama, US redrawing hemisphere against "Global South" infobrics.org The Trump administration's "Greater North America" vision signals a bold revival of neo-Monroeism. From Greenland to the Panama Canal, the hemisphere is reframed as a single strategic space, "undoing" part of the Global South. Regional backlash and global overstretch suggest the risks may outweigh the gains, even from Washington's perspective.
(2026-04-22). Cuba reaffirms urgency of the right to development at the United Nations. radiohc.cu In the general debate of the 13th Session of the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, Ambassador Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Permanent Representative of Cuba to the United Nations, denounced that the current international economic order continues to be a structural barrier that hinders the development of nations in the Global South and obstructs the achievement of the 2030 Agenda Goals.
(2026-04-22). Baraboo, WI, May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
Baraboo May Day 2026 Protest: Workers Over Billionaires Friday, May 1, 2026, 10 am — 12 pm Sidewalk in front of the Campbell Park Pool, 320 South Blvd, Baraboo, WI When the billionaires break every rule, we know it's going to take more than a protest to stop them. Join us on May Day to …
(2026-04-22). EU's Relations with Ethiopia Ignore Grim Human Rights Reality. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Jozef Síkela (left), EU commissioner for international partnerships, meets with Ethiopia's minister of foreign affairs, Gedion Timothewos, in Addis Ababa, April 20, 2026. | © 2026 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia…
(2026-04-22). Aggressive Jeep Tires That Elevate Your Stance Instantly. moguldom.com If you want to transform the look and capability of your Jeep in one upgrade, tires are the place to start. Aggressive tread patterns and larger profiles don't just improve traction. They immediately change the stance of your vehicle, giving it a more commanding and purpose-built appearance. For drivers who want their build to stand …
(2026-04-22). Searchers find body of 1 of 6 missing crew members after super typhoon overturns ship. scmp.com Authorities have found the body of one of the six missing crew members from a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon. | US Air Force divers "used an underwater remotely operated drone to search the interior of the vessel" and recovered the body on Tuesday, the US Coast Guard said in a news release. | Additional divers from the Japan Coast Guard further examined the ship. They did not find any additional crew members, the US Coast Guard said.
(2026-04-22). BRT contractor moves court after Sindh govt seals office post contract termination. tribune.com.pk 
The contractor of the BRT Red Line project approached the constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court on Wednesday, seeking the de-sealing of the construction site after the provincial government sealed the office following contract termination. | A day earlier, the Sindh government had announced the termination of the construction contract for the project in Karachi, citing persistent delays, unsatisfactory performance, and violations of health, safety, and environmental standards. | The contractor challenged the sealing of the project office and site, which was carried out by local authorities, including th…
(2026-04-22). Iran war conflict could create systemic gas demand destruction. newarab.com 
The natural gas demand destruction currently resulting from Since the Middle East crisis began at the end of February, more than 500 million barrels of crude and condensate have been knocked out of the global market, according to Kpler data – the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. | Countries dependent upon Gulf supplies have reacted by switching to burning coa…
(2026-04-22). U.S. Navy MH-60S Pilot Talks Multi-Mission Roles During Tour Of The Seahawk. twz.com 
(2026-04-22). Lonely planets: What Israelis miss out on when they cower in their safe rooms. haaretz.com The 'privatization' of protected spaces prevents a rich debate, as fewer Israelis are heading for public shelters when missiles fall, says architect Els Verbakel. Israel should mimic the Swiss and Finns, she argues…
(2026-04-22). Saturday 5/9: Electrify Your Life Fair. indybay.org Sunnyvale Community Center, 550 E. Remington Drive.
(2026-04-22). Iran, Afghanistan FMs discuss ties and regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghanistan's Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional situation.
(2026-04-22). 13 dead in firecracker-making unit blast in south India. ecns.cn NEW DELHI, April 22 ⚪ At least 13 persons died and nearly two dozen were injured when a powerful blast occurred inside a firecracker-manufacturing unit in Indias southern state of Kerala on Tuesday, confirmed a local police officer.
(2026-04-22). Reform's Zia Yusuf: 'Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us'. thecanary.co 
According to Reform UK's Zia Yusuf, "failed Tories" are trying to "infiltrate" the party. While no one is disagreeing with this sentiment, the problem is these failed Tories are walking in through the front door: "Failed Tories are trying to infiltrate us." Suella BravermanLee Anderson Robert Jenrick Andrew RosindellDanny KrugerNadhim Zahawi Nadine Dorris Andrea JenkynsJonathan […] | By
(2026-04-22). Xi meets special envoy of Lao leader Thongloun. ecns.cn Laos firmly supports the major global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping and is willing to deepen comprehensive and practical cooperation with China to continuously achieve new results in building a Laos-China community with a shared future.
(2026-04-22). Israeli settlers killed Palestinian teen in raid on school, mourners say. al-monitor.com Palestinian mourners said Wednesday that Israeli settlers descended from a nearby hill and attacked a school in the occupied West Bank, killing two people, including a teenage student.Aws Hamdi al-Naasan, 14, and Jihad Marzouq Abu Naim, 32, were killed by gunfire on Tuesday in the village of Al-Mughayyir."The students were taking their monthly exams. Suddenly, we were shocked to see settlers advancing towards the school and attacking it," principal Bassam Abu Assaf told AFP, as relatives and villagers gathered at the funeral.
(2026-04-22). '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.
(2026-04-22). Pedro Sanchez: Rise of a European Restrainer. fpif.org Restrainers in the West have found themselves homeless. President Donald Trump's catastrophic decision to launch a war against Iran has displaced the
(2026-04-22). 'The Wayback Machine Has Been the Best Archive for Preserving Our Digital Lives': CounterSpin interview with Lia Holland on the Internet Archive. fair.org 
(2026-04-22). Israel risks Council of Europe suspension over death penalty law. newarab.com 
Israel's observer status at the Council of Europe's parliamentary assembly could be suspended after the country passed a new law calling for the The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), part of the wider organisation that includes the European Court of Human Rights, is tasked with upholding human rights, democracy and the rule of law. | Israel has held observer status since 1957, and while it cannot vote, it is able to cooperate wi…
(2026-04-22). Saturday 5/2: In Conversation: Sister Warriors. indybay.org Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-22). Dollar gains, Iran war keeps central banks in wait-and-see mode. newarab.com 
The dollar edged up against the euro on Wednesday on lingering concerns about Iran Markets have been…
(2026-04-22). 'We Will Never Abandon Our Prisoners Alone in Their Struggle,' Says Former Palestinian Prisoner. orinocotribune.com By Aseel Saleh — Apr 17, 2026 | The prominent Palestinian official underlined the role of popular movements over the globe in mobilizing support to Palestinian prisoners within an internationalist framework. | For over five decades, Palestinians have observed Palestinian Prisoner's Day on April 17 as a national day to honor the thousands of Palestinian political detainees held in Israeli occupation prisons, highlight their struggle, and demand their freedom. | In commemoration of the day, which is considered by Palestinians as a sacred occasion of patriotism and loyalty, Peoples Dispatch spoke to Mr. Raed Ab…
(2026-04-22). Gold, silver prices decline in local market as global rates fall. tribune.com.pk 
Gold and silver prices extended their decline on Wednesday in the local market after the price of gold per ounce fell by $12 to $4,766 in the international market. | According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in local markets, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,200 to Rs498,962, while the price for 10 grams of gold dropped by Rs1,029 to Rs427,779. | Silver prices also declined. The price of silver per tola fell by Rs34 to Rs8,324, while the rate for 10 grams decreased by Rs29 to Rs7,136. | Meanwhile, spot silver rose 1.9% to $78.15 per ounce, platinum gained 2.2% to…
(2026-04-22). Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back Against Authoritarianism. mediasanctuary.org Podcast host Rosemary Armao and opinion writer Jay Jaynowitz recently talked with an audience in Vermont about whether the US might follow the lead of Hungary in voting out an authoritarian-leaning leader, and how best to protest against that leader while he was still in power. Are we framing our public discourse in the right way, the two ask. Are we even asking the right questions about what our leaders should be doing. You can hear the whole discussion on the podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Second French peacekeeper dies in Lebanon after ambush blamed on Hezbollah. scmp.com A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers in Lebanon blamed on Hezbollah, President Emmanuel Macron said. | A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied responsibility. | "Corporal Anicet Girardin … brought home yesterday from Lebanon, where he was badly wounded by Hezbollah fighters, died this morning of the consequences of his wounds," Macron posted on X.
(2026-04-22). New batch of Chinese martyrs' remains from Korean War to be returned Wednesday. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers (CPV) martyrs killed in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) will be returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday, according to China's Ministry of Veterans Affairs.
(2026-04-22). Trump's Iran nightmare hits 415 dead: Over 60 US Army veterans forcefully dragged in massive protest. hindustantimes.com Domestic pressure is mounting on Donald Trump as the Iran conflict begins to trigger visible war fatigue inside the United States. More than 60 veterans and military family members were detained during anti-war protests in Washington, with demonstrators warning that the current trajectory mirrors the early stages of prolonged conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan. The protests—led by groups such as About Face—highlight growing unease within the very community that has historically borne the cost of U.S. military interventions.
(2026-04-22). AI Data Center Resistance: Maine Passes Nation's First Statewide Moratorium — Will Gov. Mills Sign It? democracynow.org 
Communities across the United States are pushing back against resource-draining data centers being built to fuel artificial intelligence and crypto ventures. In Maine, state legislators recently passed a first-in-the-country statewide moratorium on large data centers. "Maine residents are concerned about the impacts of data centers on both their electric rates and other utility rates, as well as on our wonderful environment," says Democratic state Representative Melanie Sachs, who sponsored the bill designed to give legislators time to develop regulations around new data center construction. Sachs say…
(2026-04-22). California Agency Urged to Protect Public Health, Environment From Data Center Diesel Generators. indybay.org SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2026 — Environmental justice and community groups filed a petition with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District today seeking stronger protections against diesel generator operations at data centers throughout the region. Thousands of the highly polluting diesel generators operate in Bay Area neighborhoods with minimal reporting requirements.
(2026-04-22). US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines. aljazeera.com Bessent pushed back on allegations that Trump family's financial ties with UAE are driving decision to offer swap line.
(2026-04-22). Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app ChatGPT over a deadly shooting last year that killed two people at Florida State University. | A gunman killed two people and wounded six others at Florida State University in April last year before he was shot by officers and hospitalized. The suspect was charged with multiple counts of murder and attempted murder. | "The chatbot advised the shooter on what type of gun to use, on which ammo went with which gun, on whether or not a gun would be useful at short range,"
(2026-04-22). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-22). 'Killing Corbynism' shows how Corbyn's Palestine support 'made the left a target'. thecanary.co 
Killing Corbynism, by Rebecca Gordon-Nesbitt, examines an issue largely absent from mainstream discussion of the Corbyn years. Namely, the role of the State of Israel and its lobby in the campaign to undermine supporters of Palestine and Jeremy Corbyn's leadership of the opposition. The book draws on extensive research. It demonstrates that a campaign against […] | By
(2026-04-22). Frankenstein and AI: Innovation without accountability. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-22). This is the Israel I love — and fight to make better. haaretz.com So many have written off Israel and its people. But story after story reveals not just its potential, but the light already within it…
(2026-04-22). At least 34 Iran-linked tankers bypassed US blockade: report. tribune.com.pk 
At least 34 tankers with links to Iran have bypassed the US blockade since it began, including several carrying Iranian oil, Financial Times reported on Wednesday. | Washington began enforcing the blockade on April 13, targeting all ships entering or leaving Iran's coastal waters. By April 16, the restrictions had widened to include any Iranian vessels on the open seas, as well as ships transporting goods that could support Iran's war efforts. | So far, American forces have seized one container ship in the Gulf of Oman and boarded a sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific. | On Tuesday, the US Central Command (C…
(2026-04-22). Chelsea sack Rosenior after only three months at Premier League club. aljazeera.com Chelsea only appointed Liam Rosenior in January, but the FIFA Club World Cup holders have lost their last five games.
(2026-04-22). Zionists complain about an accurate London tube ad. thecanary.co 
This week the Combat Antisemitism Movement posted about a dark Hangman poster inside tube carriages on the London underground. We agree that it's "twisted", but it's twisted because it's true. üá¨üáß London Underground, April 18, 2026: "Hangman" advertisements in paid public space on a London Underground train use twisted accusations against Israel. pic.twitter.com/4Ua7ZSejQ8 — Combat […] | By
(2026-04-22). Argentina's Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day. aljazeera.com Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.
(2026-04-22). Shabana Mahmood wants to 'taser and deport' her political rivals. thecanary.co 
The home secretary has apparently expanded the list of people she'd like to deport to include her rivals from each main political party. Shabana Mahmood was being interviewed by comedian Matt Forde in London's West End when she said it but that hasn't stopped the criticism. ‚ĺÔ∏è BREAKING: Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatens to deport […] | By
(2026-04-22). Monday 5/11: Community Dinner for East Bay Activists + Radical US History Quiz Contest. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street in Berkeley…
(2026-04-22). Israel's death penalty law deepens injustice for Palestinians. newarab.com 
The Israeli Knesset The issue lies first in the severity of the punishment and second in the mechanism through which…
(2026-04-22). Give me your tired, your poor… nationofchange.org The case for asylum in these less than United States.
(2026-04-22). Inside Tesla's hidden supply chain: how a Chinese town shapes the modern world. scmp.com Few people have heard of Huangyan, a booming industrial district of Taizhou, a city in eastern China's Zhejiang province. Yet without it, many cars would likely be heavier, more expensive and less energy efficient, while everyday household goods would probably cost more. | The town specialises in plastic components and moulding equipment — unassuming products that rarely make the news, but sit at the heart of modern manufacturing. For years, Huangyan's producers have dominated this supply chain,…
(2026-04-22). Xi holds talks with Mozambican president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with President of the Republic of Mozambique Daniel Francisco Chapo and his wife Gueta Chapo ahead of the talks between Xi and Chapo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 21, 2026.
(2026-04-22). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-22). Why Los Angeles teachers must vote "no" on the UTLA-LAUSD contract. wsws.org The specific aim of the contracts is to block all resistance to massive austerity which will begin, in all likelihood, soon after the agreements are ratified.
(2026-04-22). Manipulators Understand That Narrative Control Is Everything. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Former Israeli intelligence officer Ella Kenan was I've been assured that this never happens and that it's antisemitic to say it d…
(2026-04-22). War with Pakistan halts school for Afghan border children. newarab.com 
There are no children in the Afghan border village of Barikot, where the school has been smashed by shells and the playground sits deserted after weeks of war with Pakistan. | Almost all of the 8,000 residents fled after the conflict erupted in late February. | Ruhollah Khpalwak, a shopkeeper whose store was destroyed, stood in the school science lab that was littered with broken glass. | "This is the school where I studied. I feel really sad," said the 23-year-old. | The site had welcomed pupils from primary through to high school, but the complex had extensive damage that residents attributed to Pakistani fi…
(2026-04-22). North Korea's Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack. scmp.com A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. | It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, whose sophisticated cybercrime programme uses stolen cryptocurrency to help fund its nuclear weapons development, according to a United Nations panel.
(2026-04-22). London Underground drivers strike against longer shifts under four-day week plan. wsws.org Talks have broken down not due to RMT intransigence but because of TfL's hardline stance. It has used Dempsey's demobilisation of members to press ahead with restructuring.
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). UN leadership candidate Grynspan vows peacemaking and reform. al-monitor.com By David Brunnstrom and Olivia Le PoidevinApril 22 (Reuters) – Former Costa Rican vice president Rebeca Grynspan, a candidate to head the United Nations, vowed on Wednesday that peacemaking would be her first priority if chosen, while warning that trust is waning in the world body and time running out to restore it."Peacemaking is the purpose of this organization," Grynspan, one of four candidates vying to become the next U.N. secretary-general from next year, told a hearing on her candidacy at the U.N. in New York.
(2026-04-22). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-22). US slams China after African countries block Taiwan leader's eSwatini trip. scmp.com The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan's leader at China's behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. | Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius ‚Äåand Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan's allies.
(2026-04-22). Second French peacekeeper dies after ambush blamed on Hezbollah. newarab.com 
A second French soldier died on Wednesday from wounds suffered in a weekend ambush against UN peacekeepers A first soldier, staff sergeant Florian Montorio, was shot dead in the Saturday ambush, for which Hezbollah has denied responsibility. | "Corporal Anicet Girardin… brought home yesterday from
(2026-04-22). Why millions of adorable bees are emerging from this cemetery. grist.org 
A miner haunts the East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York. It's not the spirit of an interred workman, but Andrena regularis, also known as the regular miner bee. It's black and tan and fuzzy, sometimes sporting patches of yellow as it collects pollen. The critter is at once peculiar to humans and highly regular in the natural world: We might expect it to form huge colonies like honey bees, but in fact it's among the 90 percent of bee species that's solitary. Instead of building bustling nests in trees, it digs tunnels into the ground, hence the moniker. | Scientists at nearby Cornell University have discovere…
(2026-04-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Wednesday, April 22.
(2026-04-22). A deadly bacteria is creeping up the Atlantic Coast. How worried should you be? grist.org 
Bailey Magers and Sunil Kumar cut strange figures on Pensacola Beach. Bags of disinfectant solution surrounded them on the white sand; their gloved hands juggled test tubes while layers of rubber and plastic shielded their skin from the elements. As the two organized their seawater samples on the popular Florida shoreline last August, an older woman wearing a swimsuit walked over to ask what they were doing. | "We're just actively monitoring water quality," they told her, but she pressed on. | "Are you looking for that flesh-eating bacteria?" | "We're looking into it," they replied, hoping not to frighten her.
(2026-04-22). The Performance of Incarceration. mediasanctuary.org Eli Boonin-Vail is a Professor at UAlbany, scholar, and filmmaker who is exploring the relationship between incarceration and Hollywood cinema, His research has examined the portrayal of being incarcerated and how it affects public perspective, not only on the big screen, but in media as well. Additionally, his research extends beyond film analysis to explore the connections between race, musical labor, and misrepresentation.
(2026-04-22). Trump Administration Finally Discloses White House Ballroom Funding Contract in Response to Public Citizen's FOIA Lawsuit. commondreams.org The Trump Administration today disclosed
(2026-04-22). Take People's World with you on May Day! Printable materials now available. peoplesworld.org 
Whether you're marching or tabling on May 1, you can take People's World with you thanks to these ready-to-print materials. SPECIAL MAY DAY EDITION OF PEOPLE'S WORLD 4-page print edition of selected People's World May Day articles (11″ x 17″) MAY DAY 2026 DEMANDS 1-page People's World flyer highlighting the key demands of May …
(2026-04-22). Pakistani delegation visits Urumqi International Land Port, applauding Xinjiang's development. ecns.cn At the Urumqi International Land Port Area, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, crisscrossing railway lines and busy operations reflect the growing vitality of inland opening-up. On Wednesday, a delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited the port area, expressing positive views on China's efforts to advance connectivity and regional trade development.
(2026-04-22). Afghan American runs for US Congress in special election. newarab.com 
Aisha Wahab, a California state lawmaker and the daughter of Afghan immigrants, is running for Wahab is one of many contenders vying for the House seat in northern California's District 14, a wealthy and diverse cluster of towns with one of the largest Afghan communities in the US. | A primary special election is scheduled for 16 June, which could determine the outcome of the 18 August special election to fill…
(2026-04-22). Florida investigating ChatGPT role in mass shooting at university. scmp.com Florida on Tuesday announced a criminal probe into whether artificial intelligence played a role in a deadly mass shooting at a university in the US state. | The decision to launch an investigation came after prosecutors reviewed exchanges between OpenAI chatbot ChatGPT and the suspected gunman, who opened fire at Florida State University last year, according to state Attorney General James Uthmeier. | "If ChatGPT were a person, it would be facing charges for murder," Uthmeier said.
(2026-04-22). What are UFO 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.
(2026-04-22). Sanya 2026: Iran beach handball start on high. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team launched its campaign at the 6th Asian Beach Games with a commanding performance, defeating the Philippines 2-0 on Tuesday.
(2026-04-22). Sunday 5/3: Boycott Chevron Pickett. indybay.org Chevron Corporate Station | 5500 Telegraph Ave, Oakland | (Telegraph at 55th)…
(2026-04-22). Tired of the "Big Bank" Cold Shoulder? Here's a Better Way Home. moguldom.com 
Applying for a mortgage anywhere in Ontario is incredibly difficult and incredibly time-consuming. Banks treat everyone and everything as a simple digital file. BCU Financial (Buduchnist Credit Union) has been assisting the Ukrainian community for 75 years. Securing a credit union mortgage isn't only about a reasonable credit score. We look ahead. Regardless of how …
(2026-04-22). Hochul Waffling on NY for All. mediasanctuary.org The New York for All Act would prohibit local governments and the police from colluding with ICE. We have a two-part segment. The first part has Iridian Lucas and Glo Martinez from the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement discussing a banner drop on Saturday, April 18 outside the SOMOS conference at the Empire State Plaza. Then at a rally at the Capitol on April 21, we hear from Senator Goundardes, Iridian, and Mr. Carr. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-04-22). China issues guidelines to improve capacity, quality of service sector. ecns.cn China has issued a new set of guidelines aimed at expanding capacity and upgrading the quality of the service sector. The guidelines, released by the State Council on Tuesday, state that the total scale of China's service sector is expected to reach 100 trillion yuan (about 14.58 trillion U.S. dollars) by 2030.
(2026-04-21). Labour and the Tories have destroyed hope in Gen Z as polling shows. thecanary.co 
Less than two-fifths of young adults expect they will have a better life than their parents, with the number who think they will achieve this down by almost half in a year under the Labour government. They're some of the findings of the latest UK Youth Poll. UK Youth Poll: worrying findings The second annual […] | By
(2026-04-22). Britain's Solar Revolution Is Here and We Should Be Shouting It From the Rooftops. bylinetimes.com Ed Miliband is having a bit of a moment. On Tuesday, the Energy Secretary gave a speech with one overriding message: "Every solar panel we put up, every wind turbine we build, every heat pump we install, every EV on the road makes our country more secure." | For all the drama of the Mandelson saga and every other scandal that has rocked Labour since entering power, the long-promised Whenever I share anything about solar power, I am met with a volley of screenshots: people sharing pictures of th…
(2026-04-22). Exclusive-US intercepts three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, sources say. al-monitor.com LONDON/NEW DELHI, April 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-22). Colombian Commons Party denounces policy of suffocation against Cuba. radiohc.cu 
The Colombian Commons Party denounced that Cuba is currently facing the greatest siege and strangulation plan in its history, making it urgent to condemn the unjust economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. | In a statement, the party also referred to the constant threats of a possible invasion of the island and emphasized that it is the right of the world's peoples to sell oil to Cuba without this having commercial or political consequences from Washington, referring to Donald Trump's executive order that threatens to impose tariffs on anyone who trades hydrocarbons with the Cari…
(2026-04-22). Israeli regime continues attacks, Hezbollah responds. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) — Hezbollah in response to attacks and ceasefire violations by the Israeli regime, Hezbollah has targeted the occupying army's artillery positions with a drone and set them on fire.
(2026-04-22). America First Fed? Trump nominee Kevin Warsh signals 'monetary sovereignty' push: analysts. scmp.com US Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's policy vision — outlined during his Senate confirmation hearing — signals an extension of "America First" into monetary policy, Chinese analysts said. | "Warsh's policy proposals … mark a shift from acting as a 'global central bank' supplying unlimited liquidity worldwide to a new approach focused on tightly controlling the overall monetary spigot, prioritising domestic productivity and emphasising monetary sovereignty," analysts at China…
(2026-04-22). US court allows Texas public schools to display Ten Commandments. scmp.com A US appeals court ruled on Tuesday that Texas can require the Bible's Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a win for Christian conservatives who want their faith in classrooms. | The 120-page decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals came in response to the legal battle that sprang up after a Texas law, Senate Bill 10 (SB10), required the scripture be posted in every classroom — which met legal challenges from families of diverse faiths with children in public schools.
(2026-04-22). South Korean fighter pilot fined for mid-air photos that caused crash. geo.tv 
This photo taken on February 20, 2025, and provided by the South Korean Defence Ministry shows a US Air Force B-1B bomber flying over South Korea with South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jets and US Air Force F-16 fighter jets during a joint air drill in South Korea. — AFPA…
(2026-04-22). BBC faces backlash for using Reform's branding on the news. thecanary.co 
The BBC has once again attracted criticism for its handling of Reform UK, this time for using its logo and branding in a TV news report. This is shocking t.co/p6IQickZtz — Mr Ethical üö© (@nw_nicholas) April 21, 2026 We should note that the big red arrows were added by the person drawing attention to the Reform […] | By
(2026-04-22). Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism 'lecturer', forgets to tell anybody. asiapacificreport.nz University of Sydney's vice-chancellor Mark Scott appointed a special advisor for the institution's antisemitism training programme, but forgot to tell anyone until months later. The first of a two-part series on Zionist influence in Australian universities for Michael West Media. By Wendy Bacon and Cathy Peters in Sydney The person chosen for the role of…
(2026-04-22). Israeli settler shoots, kills man in West Bank's Deir Dibwan. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead Palestinian man in The ministry said 25-year-old Awda Atef Awawdeh was killed by settler gunfire in the central Weat Bank town of Deir Dibwan, just east of Ramallah. | The Palestinian Red Crescent earlier reported that an individual was being transported to hospital after being "wounded by live gunfire in the back during an attack by settlers" in Deir Dibwan. | When aske…
(2026-04-22). China, Mozambique upgrade ties as Xi, Chapo hold talks. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.
(2026-04-22). To reverse UK decline, double down on multiculturalism. newarab.com 
Farage's project, far more than any other political force in Britain, is proving itself the beneficiary of the country's mounting array of crises. It is rearticulating conditions of organised abandonment into a story of national decline. But if we want to defeat the far right, as Jonas Patrick Marvin explains, we must reject this legacy and fight for leisure, collective care, and genuine interdependency. If you live here, you're from here, and you're one of ours. Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Rupert Lowe and Tommy Robinson are the real strangers.
(2026-04-22). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-22). China, Canada to further increase passenger, cargo flights. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 21 ⚪ China and Canada will further increase passenger and cargo flights between the two countries to meet the growing demand for economic and trade exchanges as well as cross-border travel.
(2026-04-22). Know the facts about Vibrio, a bacteria found in coastal waters and raw shellfish. grist.org 
What is Vibrio? : | Vibrio is a type of bacteria that has been around for hundreds of millions of years; researchers have identified more than 70 species. These species are mostly harmless, but some can cause infection. The bacteria thrive in warm, brackish (slightly salty) water such as estuaries and bays, attaching themselves to plankton and algae and accumulating in prolific water-filtering species like clams and oysters. Serious infections typically happen either through exposure to an open wound in saltwater or, more rarely, ingestion of raw shellfish that contain the bacteria. | The concentration…
(2026-04-22). KSE-100 sheds over 500 points at midday amid geopolitical jitters. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displayed a fragile and indecisive tone on Wednesday, reflecting heightened geopolitical uncertainty and cautious investor sentiment. | The benchmark KSE-100 index opened under pressure, setting a jittery tone early in the session. Intra-day movement remained volatile, with the market briefly recovering 119.24 points (+0.07%) around 11: 34am after an earlier dip of 135.08 points (-0.08%) at the open. | Read: PSX gains trimmed as profit-taking limits early rally to 960 points | The fluctuation underscored a lack of clear direction as investors stayed on edge amid uncertainty sur…
(2026-04-22). Did UK universities pay to 'spy' on pro‚ÄëPalestine students? aljazeera.com UK universities allegedly hired a security firm with military intelligence ties to monitor pro-Palestine students.
(2026-04-22). Erdogan: Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations. newarab.com 
Turkey is making efforts to revive Earlier on Wednesday, Kyiv said it had asked Turkey, a NATO member, to host a leaders' level meeting with Russia. Ankara has maintained good ties with…
(2026-04-22). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on the official website 'jeemain.nta.nic.in' the result, along with the list of toppers and All India Rank (AIR) list of successful candidates, who appeared in the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 conducted in the month of April 2026.
(2026-04-22). Earth Day Coalition closes Whitehall 'Everything we love depends on a liveable planet'. thecanary.co 
On a morning of warm spring light, several hundred people processed down Whitehall to Parliament Square to mark Earth Day 2026. This was an act of collective care for the natural world at a moment when the government's record leaves much to answer for. The action brought together a broad coalition of faith groups, environmental […] | By
(2026-04-22). 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.
(2026-04-22). Ahmed Shihab-Eldin held 51 days in Kuwait as lawyers raise alarm. newarab.com 
The international legal team representing detained US-Kuwaiti journalist In a statement released on Wednesday, lawyers acting for Shihab-Eldin said the award-winning journalist had not posted online or been seen…
(2026-04-22). No peace in sight: When will Sudan's war end. newarab.com 
When Sudan's war broke out on 15 April 2023, few imagined it would still be burning Fewer still imagined the scale of what it would become: one of the Yet as the war enters its…
(2026-04-22). PM Shehbaz congratulates Bulgaria's Radev on 'historic victory'. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Rumen Radev on what he described as a "historic victory" in Bulgaria's recent parliamentary elections. | In a post shared by the PM Shehbaz on X, he said Pakistan "values its cordial and friendly relations" with Bulgaria and expressed hope for closer cooperation with the incoming government. | I congratulate H.E. Mr Rumen Radev on his historic victory in the recently held Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. Pakistan values its cordial and friendly relations with Bulgaria and looks forward to working closely with the newly elected Bulgarian Government to…
(2026-04-22). Scepticism over Iran leadership split claim. al-monitor.com Iranian officials have kept a united front in the Middle East war and there appears for now to be no major split within the leadership, even though factional disagreements exist and the complete absence from public view of key decision makers creates confusion, analysts said.Announcing an extension of the ceasefire in the war against the Islamic republic, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the move was partly "based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so".
(2026-04-22). Cuba en ONU: Actual orden económico internacional compromete Agenda 2030. radiohc.cu El representante permanente de Cuba ante la ONU, embajador Ernesto Soberón afirmó este martes en Nueva York que el actual orden económico internacional constituye un obstáculo estructural para la realización del derecho al desarrollo y compromete el cumplimiento de la Agenda 2030. | Al participar en la 13 ™ sesión del Mecanismo de Expertos sobre el Derecho al Desarrollo, el diplomático reiteró el compromiso invariable de su país con este derecho humano. | Soberón saludó los 40 años que cumple la Declaración de la ONU sobre Derecho al Desarrollo e insistió en la necesidad de transformar la arquitectura finan…
(2026-04-22). Milagro en el fuego (+ Video y Audio). cubadebate.cu Por primera vez en la historia de la Medicina espirituana, un paciente con el 95 por ciento del cuerpo quemado logra sobrevivir. Abel Hondal Toledo, de 27 años, vecino de Guayos, fue atendido en estado crítico extremo tras una explosión por pirotecnia ocurrida el 1 de febrero.
(2026-04-22). Crudo cubano: øEs posible depender menos de las importaciones con nuestros propios recursos? cubadebate.cu Los crudos pesados, que provienen principalmente de la franja norte petrolera cubana, en las provincias de La Habana, Mayabeque y Matanzas, son los que más se producen, pero también los que presentan mayores complicaciones a la hora de ser procesados.
(2026-04-22). Raúl felicita al Ejército Oriental en su aniversario 65. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, envió una carta de felicitación a los combatientes del Ejército Oriental con motivo del aniversario 65 de su fundación, ocurrida el 21 de abril de 1961 tras la gran victoria en las arenas de Playa Girón, primera derrota del imperialismo en América.
(2026-04-22). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: øQué va a pasar con las unidades presupuestadas en Cuba? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En la más reciente emisión del programa Cuadrando la Caja, expertos dialogaron sobre la nueva normativa que regula a las unidades presupuestadas, el Decreto 127. øPor qué es necesario transformar las unidades presupuestadas en Cuba? øQué impacto real tendrá esta normativa en la economía cubana a corto, mediano y largo plazo?
(2026-04-22). Fábrica de Cemento Siguaney en el camino de Fidel. radiohc.cu 
17 de septiembre de 1971, en la llanura, las torres que buscan el cielo anuncian que la Fábrica de Cemento Siguaney goza de salud productiva. Este pudo ser un día cualquiera; sin embargo, su rutina se trastocó con la visita del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro a la industria taguasquense. | Era esta la entidad erigida gracias a un convenio suscrito en 1962 por el entonces ministro de Industrias, Comandante Ernesto Guevara, con una representación de la desaparecida República Socialista de Checoslovaquia. | Hasta hoy llegan las remembranzas del espirituano Humberto Delgado Boltisolo, hombre de…
(2026-04-22). Casa de las Américas acoge muestra El siglo de Fidel. radiohc.cu La exposición 'El siglo de Fidel' quedó inaugurada este martes, como parte de las actividades de la Edición 66 del Premio Casa de las Américas 2026. | En la obra se manifiesta la cercana relación del líder con la institución y con el trascendental lauro literario que promueve la literatura en la región. | Integrada por casi 60 piezas, la muestra incluye fotografías, dibujos, grabados y pinturas, obras que pertenecen a la propia Colección Arte de Nuestra América Haydée Santamaría, que atesora la Casa de las Américas. | Se suman las creaciones de tres artistas invitados: el diseñador Pepe Menéndez, el caricaturista…
(2026-04-22). Cuban deputy foreign minister denounces impact of energy blockade. radiohc.cu Carlos Rafael Fernández de Cossío Domínguez, Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba, highlighted on his Facebook profile that the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages in recent days demonstrate the decisive effect of the energy blockade imposed by the United States. | The official stated that "the increase in electricity generation and the relative easing of power outages as a result of the greater availability of fuel in recent days demonstrate the decisive impact of the energy blockade." | Fernández de Cossío added that the U.S. government "shamelessly claims that the problems of…
(2026-04-22). María Zajárova sobre el Coloquio "Patria" : Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común. cubadebate.cu El Coloquio "Patria" es la plataforma a través de la cual periodistas, blogueros, académicos, diplomáticos, funcionarios y figuras públicas luchan por la verdad, por la libertad de pensamiento y por el derecho de cada pueblo a llamar "Patria" a su tierra natal, sin obedecer las normas ajenas impuestas por otros. Este foro se ha erigido como baluarte del sentido común.
(2026-04-22). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-22). UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries aided RSF in El Fasher: report. newarab.com 
Colombian mercenaries backed by the An
(2026-04-22). Another Russian oil tanker en route to Cuba. mronline.org 
The Russian tanker Universal, the second shipment of fuel from Moscow to support Cuba in the face of the energy crisis aggravated by the U.S. blockade.
(2026-04-22). I mercati potrebbero festeggiare prematuramente, ma la fase successiva sarà probabilmente una guerra più ampia e più intensa. strategic-culture.su Con il senno di poi, la guerra dei dazi di Trump apparirà come una sciocchezza rispetto alla minaccia di un attacco alle linee di rifornimento della Cina. | Segue nostro Stiamo entrando in una nuova fase di questa guerra contro l'Iran. Potrebbe non essere cià≤ che molti si aspettano (soprattutto nei mercati finanziari). Ieri Trump ha affermato, tra l'altro, che lo Stretto di Hormuz era aperto e che l'Iran aveva accettato di non chiude…
(2026-04-22). Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead. aljazeera.com Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.