(2026-04-30). Lebanon: Israel 'must fully implement truce' before talks. newarab.com 
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on 2 March, and Israeli and Lebanese representatives have since met twice in Washington, the first such meetings in decades, for discussions that Hezb…
(2026-04-30). Trump suggests 'similar timetable' for ending Iran, Ukraine conflicts. ecns.cn Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine could end "on a similar timetable," U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2026-04-30). Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters. newarab.com 
Israel has intercepted The vessels were seized by Israel hundreds of miles from Gaza, said the organisers, <...
(2026-04-30). China reports major oil, gas discoveries as exploration expands. ecns.cn China has discovered 13 large oilfields with reserves exceeding 100 million metric tons and 26 gas fields with reserves above 100 billion cubic meters.
(2026-04-30). Curfews, kill rates and cat myths: Australia's feline crackdown is failing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). First Hualong One nuclear power unit in Yangtze River Delta region enters commercial operation. ecns.cn China's first Hualong One nuclear power unit in the Yangtze River Delta region, which is also the nation's first nuclear power project to involve private capital, has officially commenced commercial operation, China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Chinese badminton head Zhang Jun faces disciplinary probe. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute in Jiangsu province, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-corruption bodies said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Cambodia releases 20 critically endangered royal turtles into natural habitat. ecns.cn PHNOM PENH, April 30 ⚪ Twenty nearly-extinct Royal Turtles were freed into their natural habitat in the Sre Ambel River in southwest Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia on Wednesday, a conservationist group said.The Royal Turtle was designated as Cambodias national reptile by a royal decree in.
(2026-04-30). 2026 Beijing International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show runs from April 28 to May 30.
(2026-04-30). U.S. stocks mixed amid historic Fed dissent, surging oil prices. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 29 ⚪ U.S.stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a heavily divided Federal Reserve interest rate decision and continuous rise of crude oil prices.Conversely, SoFi Technologies dropped over 15 percent, and Robinhood Markets sank 13.24 percent during the session.
(2026-04-30). Report shows China leads world in AI patents. ecns.cn China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence (AI) patents, accounting for 60 percent of the global total, a report showed Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Xi stresses strengthening natural disaster prevention, response capacity. ecns.cn The importance of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work must be fully understood from a strategic perspective of ensuring both high-quality development and high-level security, Xi said.
(2026-04-30). Trump blasts Powell over decision to stay on as Fed governor. ecns.cn "JeromeToo LatePowell wants to stay at the Fed because he cant get a job anywhere else ⚪ Nobody wants him, "Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
(2026-04-30). Comicomment: A militarist drive toward self-destruction. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons.
(2026-04-30). 'Green energy' is bringing back the atrocities of 'blood diamonds'. onlineopinion.com.au The rare earth metals required to go 'green' are exploiting people in developing countries.
(2026-04-30). Pakistan honors Chinese doctor for medical aid contributions. ecns.cn Pakistan's president has awarded a high civilian honor to a Chinese doctor for his contributions to medical aid, including providing treatment for children with heart disease.
(2026-04-30). Pentagon official says Iran war has cost 25 bln USD so far. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 29 ⚪ A senior Pentagon official said Wednesday that the cost of the ongoing U.S.war against Iran is estimated to be 25 billion U.
(2026-04-30). Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding this year: US reports. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). Global Dialogue on Art and Technology kicks off in Beijing, pooling insights on art-technology convergence. ecns.cn The Global Dialogue on Art and Technology, a high-end conference in fields of art and technology was held in Beijing, on Tuesday. | With the theme of "Evolution & Creation, Integration & Innovation of Art & Technology," the event brought together leading Chinese and international experts and industry figures from the fields of art and technology to discuss key issues such as digital art innovation and cutting-edge technology applications.
(2026-04-30). UK groups urge trade suspension over Israel death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). Xi sends congratulatory message to SCO green, sustainable development forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2026-04-30). UN: Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started. newarab.com 
Turk said at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests in January, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and "I am appal…
(2026-04-30). China advances water technology with hundreds of projects over past five years. ecns.cn China has made major advances in water-related technology during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), including breakthroughs in digital water systems and hydrological monitoring, officials said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Comicomment | Out of control: A suicidal militarist drive. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons. In recent years, Japan has been drastically readjusting its security policy, increasing defense spending, developing offensive weapons, expanding military deployments and relaxing restrictions on arms exports.
(2026-04-30). Putin calls for building nuclear-weapon-free world. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 29 ⚪ Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty.Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 11th NPT Review Conference on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Liberal Party migration scare campaign built on the wrong data. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). Policy support pledged to help sustain growth. ecns.cn While China's economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers have shown no signs of complacency and have vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting outlined priorities for the next phase of economic work.
(2026-04-30). China to host Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing. ecns.cn China will host the 2026 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing on May 18, bringing together business leaders to discuss economic trends, trade and emerging technologies.
(2026-04-30). Shanghai plans to drive tech innovation. ecns.cn Shanghai's continued efforts to improve its innovation ecosystem will help build the city into a global hub for technological advancement and support high-quality economic growth, experts said.
(2026-04-30). China tops global reserves in 14 minerals, output in 17. ecns.cn China ranks first globally in reserves of 14 key minerals and in production of 17, underscoring its major role in global resource supply, the Ministry of Natural Resources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Fiendish feminists' suicide gotcha. onlineopinion.com.au Call a suicide hotline. If you are male, get assessed as a potential perpetrator.
(2026-04-30). Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured. newarab.com 
Over the weekend the separatist rebels as well as jihadists launched the largest assault on the country in nearly 15 years, attacking the military junta and its Russian paramilitary b…
(2026-04-30). China's data production hits 52.26 zettabytes in 2025. ecns.cn China's total data production volume reached 52.26 zettabytes （1 zettabyte equals 1,000 exabytes) in 2025, up 27.28 percent year on year.
(2026-04-30). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-04-30). Macy's Flower Show 2026 held in New York City. ecns.cn The 51st Annual Macy's Flower Show runs from April 23 to May 10, 2026, at Herald Square in New York City, featuring the theme "Homegrown."
(2026-04-30). Díaz-Canel encabezó entrega de condecoraciones a héroes del trabajo y colectivos laborales. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, tuvo lugar en el Salón de Protocolo El Laguito el acto de entrega de condecoraciones estatales de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC).
(2026-04-30). FIFA anuncia nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA) anunció nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo 2026. Entre las principales medidas adoptadas sobresale un aumento del 15% adicional de los recursos, que ascienden a un total de 871 millones de dólares, que se distribuirán entre los 48 participantes.
(2026-04-30). La crisis de la hegemonía estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El fin de la URSS y del bloque socialista supuso el fin de la Guerra Fría, tal como había existido desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Estados Unidos creía que volvería a ser la única superpotencia, como lo había sido Inglaterra durante casi todo el siglo XIX. Pero, de repente, surgió el fenómeno más importante del siglo XXI hasta la fecha: los BRICS.
(2026-04-30). José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez: El autor de un himno inmortal. cubadebate.cu Este 29 de abril se cumplió un año de la muerte de José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez, autor de la letra del himno "Guerrillero". La marcha nació en momentos decisivos para Cuba, cuando el Ejército Rebelde llevaba a cabo su indetenible ofensiva contra las tropas del tirano Batista, y se hizo sentir posteriormente en los días victoriosos de Girón.
(2026-04-29). Trump says US reviewing possible reduction of its troops in Germany. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration was reviewing the possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, adding that a decision would be made shortly."The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on Truth Social.
(2026-04-29). FCC Demands Review of All ABC Station Licenses Following Kimmel Joke on Trump. truthout.org On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered a review of all station licenses owned by ABC, an apparent escalation of the public feud between Donald and Melania Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made at the president's expense last week. The filing does not explicitly mention any names or specific television programming. Instead, it states that the FCC… |
(2026-04-29). How the conflict with Iran is becoming Trump's weapon against global markets. strategic-culture.su The Mad Man Theory has not failed; it has evolved, and the stage on which it operates is no longer the UN Security Council but the Bloomberg terminal in every trading room in the world. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: <...
(2026-04-29). Iran war left Israeli hotels half-empty as country faces 88 percent drop in foreign tourism since Oct. 7. haaretz.com From hotels closed off along the northern border due to fighting with Lebanon, to unoccupied rooms in places that were once considered a refuge from the center, such as Eilat and the Dead Sea, overnight hotel stays are sharply dropping across the country…
(2026-04-29). Israel's execution law is a war on Palestinian prisoners. newarab.com 
It has been a month since the Knesset approved a law that allows the execution of Already, during more than two years of genocide in Gaza, over
(2026-04-29). Trial against five pro-Palestinian activists in Germany is latest 'crackdown on those who refuse to be bystanders to genocide'. mronline.org 
Prosecutors say that the five broke into Elbit Systems' premises early on September 8 2025, and caused an estimated ‚Ǩ200,000 ( £173K) worth of damage to the arms manufacturer by smashing up office equipment with axes.
(2026-04-29). UK judge gags Palestine Action defendants to secure 'terror' stitch-up. thegrayzone.com Desperate to secure a conviction of Palestine Action defendants, a draconian British judge has forbidden them from referring to the principle of jury equity in their closing speeches. It is one of countless restrictions aimed at blocking the activists from mounting an effective defense. Since the retrial of six Palestine Action (PA) activists began on April 13, the defendants have been barred under court order from using terms like "genocide" or discussing the target of their direction action protests. Meanwhile, …
(2026-04-29). US govt leak: Trump scared of resuming Iran war, tells aides this amid US military's Hormuz failure… hindustantimes.com Leaked accounts say Trump has told aides to keep the Strait of Hormuz blockade in place but avoid restarting large‚Äëscale bombing of Iran. As Tehran's latest offer sidesteps the nuclear issue and suggests Mojtaba doesn't fear war, Washington prepares for a long siege at sea instead of a decisive clash.
(2026-04-29). Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran. | "Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, to protect all our people from harm, and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives in the service of our countries," Charles told US lawmakers during a rare…
(2026-04-29). Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war pause drags on and the Hormuz blockade keeps oil above $110, U.S. budget airlines say they can't cope. Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo, Sun Country and Spirit are pleading for billions in relief while Trump frowns at Iran's latest offer and Tehran celebrates a new nuclear post at the U.N.
(2026-04-29). Trump's team is panicking? US is preparing something much worse than sanctions if Iran talks fail. hindustantimes.com What happens when diplomacy reaches a standstill, but the consequences of failure keep escalating? The United States and Iran are now locked in a tense phase of negotiations, with both sides holding firm on core demands and no clear breakthrough in sight. Donald Trump has reviewed Iran's latest proposal, but instead of easing tensions, it has added new complications to an already fragile process. Tehran has pushed for relief from U.S. restrictions and movement around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while delaying nuclear discussions, an issue Washington has consistently placed at the center of any deal. At…
(2026-04-29). Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. | While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran's latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal said the president was sceptical. | The Islamic Republic this week submitted a plan that would reportedly see it ease the chokehold and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on the country's ports as talks continued, including over its nuclear programme. | Whil…
(2026-04-29). EU seeks lasting peace in Mideast, restoration of Hormuz navigation: Commission chief. tribune.com.pk 
EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc is working toward a lasting end to the Middle East conflict, stressing the need to restore maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. | Addressing the European Parliament, von der Leyen said a recent lull in fighting offers an opportunity to advance diplomatic efforts, including sustaining a ceasefire involving Iran and Lebanon. | "Our shared goal is now to see a lasting end to the war, and this includes restoring full and permanent freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tolls," she said. "And it is equally clear that any peace agreement wil…
(2026-04-29). "Political Disaster for Donald Trump" : Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks. democracynow.org 
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. | Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. "when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be the illegal military naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," says Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill. "Iran has maintained that it's not shut down the strait, but that it's just shut it…
(2026-04-29). US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, WSJ reports. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – The United States is asking other countries to join a new international coalition that would enable ships to navigate the Strait of Hormuz after traffic through the waterway stalled, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.The proposed coalition, dubbed the "Maritime Freedom Construct", would share information, coordinate diplomatically and help enforce sanctions, the Journal said, citing an internal State Department cable.Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
(2026-04-29). Why an era of managed Hormuz disruption wouldn't bode well for Asia. scmp.com Even if the immediate phase of conflict subsides, the Gulf is unlikely to return to the status quo. For Asia, the central question is no longer simply whether the Strait of Hormuz is open. It is whether the waterway remains reliable, predictable and politically insulated from coercion. | That distinction now matters more than ever. For China and other major Asian importers, it is a question of whether energy flows, shipping routes and sanctions exposure are increasingly being shaped by a crisis…
(2026-04-29). IMO chief calls for int'l support for seafarers evacuation from Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 27 ⚪ International Maritime OrganizationSecretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on Monday called for international support for the evacuation of seafarers trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-29). Oil surges past $120 to war-time high as Trump rejects Iran overture. al-monitor.com Benchmark Brent crude surpassed $120 per barrel on Wednesday, reaching the highest levels yet seen during the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-04-29). "That's Murder" : Democrat Grills Hegseth on Order to Commit War Crimes. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was grilled about his pledge for the military to commit war crimes by showing "no quarter" to the U.S.'s enemies in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts) brought up a statement Hegseth made in a press conference on March 13, just two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. "You said, 'We will give them no… |
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu leaves court for two-hour meeting after judges deny request to shorten hearing. haaretz.com Netanyahu's testimony resumed on Tuesday following a two-month hiatus amid the Iran war. The prime minister said he could not recall what he testified to last year, saying he was preoccupied by the war…
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-29). Iranian water infrastructure attacked: U.S.-Israeli strikes on civilian systems violate human rights. peoplesworld.org 
In a context of widening violations of international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights attributed to the United States and the Israeli entity, the targeting of desalination facilities in southern Iran marks a significant escalation affecting infrastructure essential to civilian survival. Under international humanitarian law, the legal framework is clear. Article 54(2) of Additional …
(2026-04-29). Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian accounts were sharing a video since Tuesday on the social media platform X, claiming that it shows missile attacks in Iran without specifying who carried them out during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the clip is old and shows Israel's attack on Tehran's oil depot on March 7. | Israel and the United States launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials. Tehran responded by launching strikes on US bases and other facilities in seven Gulf states and Israel. | A US-Iran ceasefire was annou…
(2026-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran to "Better Get Smart Soon", Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey a Second Time, FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses After Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired, Trump Administration Fires All Members of the National Science Board, King Charles Urges U.S. to Continue Supporting Ukraine in Speech to Congress, Israeli Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, WaPo: U.S. Issues New Rules Denying Visas for Immigrants Who Fear Returning to Their Home Countries, Daily Beast: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Good…
(2026-04-29). The long shock: How the Iran war is remaking the global economy. newarab.com 
The US and Israeli-led war on Iran has initiated a chain reaction that has culminated in the Iran's Despite the fragile ceasefire talks held in Pakistan, which brought hopes tha…
(2026-04-29). Why China may benefit from the UAE's Opec withdrawal amid Iran war oil crisis. scmp.com China may gain from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrawing from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec), benefiting from additional supply as global oil markets face growing strain three months into the US-Israeli war in Iran, analysts said. | The UAE — Opec's third-largest producer, accounting for about 12 per cent of its total output — will formally leave the bloc on May 1. UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told CNBC that it was the "right time" to exit, adding…
(2026-04-29). Pakistan urges diplomacy for peaceful resolution of Israel-Palestine issue, US-Iran conflict at UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan urged diplomacy for the peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine issue and the US-Iran conflict during a United Nations Security Council debate on Wednesday. | Speaking at a UNSC open debate on the Middle East, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said that "the unresolved question of Palestine and the continued Israeli occupation of Arab lands" lies at the heart of regional turmoil. | Rejecting alternative narratives, he stressed that "not the expansionist ambitions; not the suppression of rights; not the use of force," but rather "the vacation of occupatio…
(2026-04-29). UK demands Iran stop posting 'sacrifice' calls on embassy sites. newarab.com 
The Foreign Office slammed the "Iranian embassy's unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media" in a statement. | UK Minister for the Middle East, Th…
(2026-04-29). Democracy Now! 2026-04-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": Despite Cancer Fear, Trump Admin Pushes Herbicide | Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": De…
(2026-04-29). Trump Consulting With Iran Hawks Who Want Him To Restart Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com Amid a US blockade on Iranian ports and a very fragile ceasefire with Iran, President Trump has been consulting with some of the most rabid Iran hawks who want him to restart the bombing campaign, according to a report from Axios. The report said Trump has been speaking with the notoriously hawkish Sen. Lindsey Graham …
(2026-04-29). Iran condemns U.S. seizure of vessels carrying Iranian oil on high seas. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 27 ⚪ Irans Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday strongly condemned the U.S.seizure of vessels carrying Iranian oil on the high seas.The United States later imposed its own blockade after peace talks with Iran in Pakistan collapsed in mid-April.
(2026-04-29). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-29). Israeli forces kill Gaza paramedic, raid West Bank villages. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a paramedic and wounded a woman in the The paramedic, named by Wafa news agency as Ibrahim Saqr, was killed in an air strike near the Al-Tuwam junction, northwest of Gaza City, while the woman was injured by Israeli gunfire in the town of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza. | The latest death brings the number of Gazans killed during the
(2026-04-29). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-04-29). Tony Blair urges UN Security Council support for Gaza Board of Peace as diplomats express doubts. haaretz.com The former U.K. PM and Board of Peace top official urged the UN Security Council to back Trump's Gaza cease-fire plan under the Board of Peace, push funding and the international stabilization force, as diplomats questioned delays, Hamas disarmament, and prospects for a two-state solution…
(2026-04-29). Israel begins intercepting Gaza aid ships far from shores, army radio says. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from Israeli shores, Israeli army radio cited an Israeli source as saying on Wednesday.The report did not specify the number of vessels involved or their exact location.On April 12, a second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-29). BREAKING: Gaza flotilla under attack, reportedly by Israel. thecanary.co 
The boats of the latest Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza have come under attack from "self-identified" Israeli military fast attack boats. Gaza flotilla under attack The attackers pointed lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons at the boats and ordered participants to gather at the front of the boats on their hands and knees. […] | By
(2026-04-29). Iphigenia: A brutal reckoning with war, power, and sacrifice. newarab.com 
Greek tragedies are incontestably enduring, and At the play's start, we…
(2026-04-29). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-29). How does an Israeli Arab become a murderer? Conversations with those who crossed the line. haaretz.com They committed murder and other crimes and then turned their lives around. Reformed criminals offer a glimpse into the reasons many young men in their society turn to a life of crime…
(2026-04-29). Shahid Khaqan Abbasi calls fuel pricing policy 'completely wrong'. tribune.com.pk 
Awam Pakistan Party central convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday criticised the government's petroleum pricing policy, calling it "completely wrong", while highlighting Karachi's infrastructure challenges and governance issues in Sindh. | Addressing a press conference in Karachi alongside former finance minister Miftah Ismail and other party leaders, he said, "The government's policy on petroleum product prices is completely wrong," adding that current policies were directly affecting the public. | On April 24, the government jacked up prices of both high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol by Rs26.77 per litr…
(2026-04-29). Canada's Liberal government secures parliamentary majority after seven years of minority rule. wsws.org Corporate Canada has greeted the Liberals' pasting together of a parliamentary majority with a chorus of calls for the government to act "boldly" in imposing "sacrifices" on working people.
(2026-04-29). Tomgram: Andrea Mazzarino, The Trauma and the Terror Among Us. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Yes, how truly (truly!) strange. I must admit that when President George W. Bush announced the launching of what he all too bluntly came to call "the Global War on Terror," or GWOT, in response to (and within …
(2026-04-29). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-04-29). UAE reviews alliances after OPEC exit, rules out more. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, news agency Reuters reported- citing a UAE official- a day after The Emirati official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the country is reviewing the utility of its membership in multilateral organizations broadly. | The statement comes amid intense speculation that Abu Dhabi could exit other regi…
(2026-04-29). 'The Targeting of Homelessness Has Been a Tactic of Authoritarian Regimes': CounterSpin interview with Jesse Rabinowitz on criminalizing the unhoused. fair.org 
(2026-04-29). The UAE's OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity. aljazeera.com The move reflects a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances.
(2026-04-29). China launches first undergraduate major in brain-computer interface technology. ecns.cn China has launched its first undergraduate major in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, as universities move to train talent in a rapidly developing field that links neuroscience and computing.
(2026-04-29). China's CAS Space builds rocket factory for Lijian-2's mass production. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space launch provider CAS Space on Tuesday announced the completion of its new "super factory" for the Lijian-2 liquid-propellant rocket, marking the rocket's shift from development to mass production.
(2026-04-29). SA urges bold financing push for SADC Great Green Wall Initiative. sanews.gov.za SA urges bold financing push for SADC Great Green Wall Initiative | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC), development partners and financial institutions to step up efforts to secure billions in funding for the Southern Africa Great Green Wall Initiative (SADC GGWI). | The initiative aims to restore degraded land, boost climate resilience, protect biodiversity and improve livelihoods across the region. | According to Swarts, about $27 billion is needed by 2030 to implement the initiative, highlighting the region…
(2026-04-29). Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist. aljazeera.com The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.
(2026-04-29). Man charged with trying to kill Trump took photo with knife in hotel. scmp.com The man charged with trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and kill US President Donald Trump took a picture of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, outfitted with an ammunition bag, a shoulder gun holster and a sheathed knife, authorities said on Wednesday in a new court filing. | Cole Allen wore black pants, a black shirt and a red tie as he snapped the image in his room at the Washington Hilton, where Trump and hundreds of journalists were meeting for a…
(2026-04-29). Powell says he'll stay at Fed after chair term ends, citing attacks by Trump team. scmp.com Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for an undetermined period of time", citing the "unprecedented" legal attacks against the central bank by the Trump administration. | "I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public," Powell said at a press conference after the Fed announced its decision to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
(2026-04-29). UK PM Starmer avoids parliament probe over Mandelson. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). A remilitarised Japan threatens more than just China. scmp.com There is a time and a place. Just because you have a right to do something doesn't mean you should exercise it. The United States and its allies keep claiming they have the right of navigation in international waters by sending their navies through the Taiwan Strait. Their intention to provoke is clear despite their justification under international law. | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's row with Beijing over her remarks about militarily intervening in a Taiwan crisis has yet to die down….
(2026-04-29). No more 'daddy'? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2026-04-29). Italian convicted of adultery in Egypt amid custody battle. newarab.com 
An Italian mother of a three-year-old girl has been Nancy Guerra, 26, from Sanremo in northwestern Italy, has been unable to leave
(2026-04-29). Why Russia's Backwardness Benefits Putin. fpif.org But Putin's reliance on the troika of fossil fuels, corruption, and autocracy to prevent a political challenge to his authority may end up producing the very revolt from below he fears the most.
(2026-04-29). If Israel disqualifies Arab parties, boycotting the election a solution. haaretz.com Many Palestinian Israelis have never voted because the elections took place in a state that robbed them of their homeland. Now is the time for them to cast a ballot — and help stop fascism's onslaught…
(2026-04-29). An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm. tribune.com.pk 
The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place. | The cafe features a minimalist design: a few tables decorated with small plants and grey walls. Behind the counter is barista Kajetan Grzelczak, who was hired by "Mona", the AI cafe manager, which is powered by Google's Gemini. Grzelczak told AFP that "ordering isn't really her best suit". | "So, I made for her… a wall of shame," he said, pointing to shelves behind him. | The wall display showcases some…
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). Chicago Teachers Are Organizing to Fight Beyond a Day of Action on May Day. truthout.org This May Day, workers, students, and families across the country are set to turn out in the thousands or even millions to make their voices heard against the growing power of the billionaire class. May Day, often referred to as International Workers' Day, has a long legacy in the labor movement. In the late 1800's — an era of extreme wealth concentration much like our own — American workers… |
(2026-04-29). Our Rulers Take So Very Much And Give Us So Very Little. thealtworld.com Sure plutocrats are killing our biosphere, but hey, at least they're creating technology that lets you avoid the cognitive discomfort of writing your own words and thinking your own thoughts. | Sure the empire is butchering human beings at horrifying scale around the world, but on the bright side it's creating refugees who will move to your country and bring you treats that you can order from an app on your phone. | Sure imperialist extraction is robbing the resources and exploiting the workers of the global south at extortionate fees, but on the other hand you get to wear a new outfit every day because the cloth…
(2026-04-29). Industry association welcomes latest fuel relief announcement. sanews.gov.za Industry association welcomes latest fuel relief announcement | The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) has welcomed the latest fuel relief announcement by government wherein the R3 per litre reduction in the general fuel levy for petrol is extended until June. ⚪ "The Motor Industry Staff Association welcomes Government's extension of the R3 per litre fuel levy cut on petrol until 2 June 2026 and the increase in diesel relief to R3.93 per litre effectively reducing the diesel levy to zero for May. ⚪ "This means that the general fuel levy on diesel has been suspended. This is a positive step that will ease…
(2026-04-29). White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooting suspect charged with attempted assassination. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 27 ⚪ Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting Saturday night at the White House CorrespondentsAssociation Dinner, was charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate U.
(2026-04-29). How Hezbollah's fibre optic drones test Israel's sophisticated radar system. aljazeera.com Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel's multibillion-dollar systems.
(2026-04-29). Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court. aljazeera.com Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
(2026-04-29). What makes the MAGA misrule tragedy historic? Total foregone conclusion. Total knowability and avoidability. nationofchange.org Paying the corrupt MAGA piper is now a lead "investment" — with outcomes as predictable (and problematic) as all that voters repressed when empowering the Trump II horror show.
(2026-04-29). Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI: reports. tribune.com.pk The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported on Tuesday. | The news comes as the US military looks to wean itself off Anthropic's AI due to the company's objection to its technology being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous killing machines. | Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | In February, Trump instructed the US government to "immediately cease" using Anthropic's technology after Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk ⚪ a…
(2026-04-29). NICE is the Trump administration attempting to whitewash ICE crimes. thecanary.co 
The White House has soft-launched renaming ICE to NICE — in an attempt to whitewash the government-backed thugs' crimes. Trump is awake and he's now demanding that ICE be renamed to NICE so the media has to say "NICE agents" everyday. This is what the president is focused on. Very weird stuff. pic.twitter.com/5zOuYTMCaA — Harry […] | By
(2026-04-29). Sweden targets social media giants over 'murder adverts' recruiting children. scmp.com Sweden's government said on Wednesday it planned to introduce legislation requiring social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat to take down criminal gangs' 'murder adverts' within an hour or face hefty fines. | Criminal gangs active in Sweden increasingly use social media to recruit people to commit murders and other violent acts amid a surge in "crime as a service".
(2026-04-29). RMT calls for cleaners to be brought in-house on Southeastern trains. thecanary.co 
Rail union RMT has called for an end to outsourcing on Southeastern services, demanding that cleaners employed by private contractor Churchill be brought back in-house under public ownership. The government took over running Southeastern in 2021. It's due to be integrated into Great British Railways. However, an external company, Churchill, still employs the cleaning staff. […] | By
(2026-04-29). US Supreme Court curbs race-based voting maps in landmark ruling. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Wednesday sharply limited the use of race in drawing electoral districts, in a decision that could reshape congressional maps nationwide and boost Republican prospects ahead of midterm elections. | In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the conservative-dominated court struck down a map that creates a second majority-black district in Louisiana, finding it amounted to an unconstitutional racial gerrymander despite being drawn to comply with the 1965 Voting Rights…
(2026-04-29). Racial health gaps persist in Pa., N.J. and Del. as Medicaid cuts loom, report finds. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Disparities in health care access, outcomes and quality among people of different races and ethnicities continue to be widespread, even in states like Tri-sta…
(2026-04-29). China's job market stable in Q1, 2.99 million urban jobs added. ecns.cn China's job market remained generally stable in the first quarter of this year, with 2.99 million new jobs created in urban areas nationwide and an average surveyed urban unemployment rate of 5.3 percent, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
(2026-04-29). China reports breakthrough in yak cloning, genome-based breeding in Xizang. ecns.cn China has achieved a breakthrough in yak breeding using a combination of whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning, with cloned calves successfully born and early-stage scaling underway, researchers said on Monday.
(2026-04-29). Billions a year: The financial cost of violence in Arab society. haaretz.com Disrupted business activity and reduced investment cost Israel's economy up to $6.7 billion, the Finance Ministry estimated. The Arab society's murder rate — 11 per 100,000 in 2025 — is comparable to that of countries like Sudan or Iraq…
(2026-04-29). How to Buy Car Insurance Online in India in Just 10 Minutes. moguldom.com Buying a car insurance policy online in India is now far simpler than many buyers expect, especially when the required details are kept ready in advance. It saves time, reduces paperwork, and makes it easier to review cover, cost, and policy terms in one place without confusion. This guide explains how to buy car insurance …
(2026-04-29). Ukraine urges Israel to seize ship over 'stolen' grain. newarab.com 
Ukraine has requested that Israel seize a vessel carrying grain it says was Ukraine and Israel traded accusations on Tuesday, with Ukraine saying it had repeatedly urged Israel via diplomatic channels to take measures regarding the vessel. Israel accused Kyiv of "Twitter diplomacy". | Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on the Telegram app that the vessel…
(2026-04-29). Trump's attack on mail ballots threatens Postal Service independence. peoplesworld.org 
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(2026-04-29). From Oil Cartel to Survival Mode: Why UAE Chose to Leave OPEC Now. thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates' stunning decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, is more than an oil-market disruption—it is one of the most significant geopolitical and economic realignments in modern Gulf history. After nearly six decades inside the world's most influential oil cartel, Abu Dhabi's withdrawal signals that the UAE no longer …
(2026-04-29). Qatar to host FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2026 in November—December. aljazeera.com The tournament will be held from November 19 to December 13 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 host nation.
(2026-04-29). China confers highest youth honor on 29 individuals, 30 organizations. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have decided to award the country's highest youth honor to 29 individuals and 30 organizations for their exemplary roles.
(2026-04-29). Iran war hits Australian economy. wsws.org Banks are warning of a rise in bad debts, companies are issuing profit downgrades, and a consumer confidence index has fallen by the largest amount since the start of the pandemic, with retailers reported to be "struggling."
(2026-04-29). Review of Mtpick: Can Its Scam Verification Community Prevent Fraud on Domestic Toto and Sports Betting Sites? moguldom.com 
Online betting environments such as Toto and sports betting present opportunities and risks, including fraudster-laden scam sites that tarnish user experiences by exploiting vulnerabilities to steal wallets and weaken trust. Mtpick has emerged as a specialized scam verification community to address these emerging concerns, protecting users against the harm from fraudulent betting sites through detailed …
(2026-04-29). Supreme Court trashes what's left of Voting Rights Act. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court has destroyed the last remaining section of the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act by ruling that Louisiana was out of line by creating a second majority-Black congressional district. The 6-3 decision issued Wednesday, written by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively kills the civil rights law that enabled the nation to replace the …
(2026-04-29). China fines social media influencer $2.8 million for tax evasion. ecns.cn Chinese tax authorities have fined a social media influencer nearly 19 million yuan ($2.8 million) for tax evasion after investigators found he underreported income over several years, officials said.
(2026-04-29). '3 Idiots' sequel confirmed, Aamir Khan says script is in final stages. tribune.com.pk 
Movie star and director Aamir Khan has confirmed that a sequel to the blockbuster film 3 Idiots is officially in development, creating buzz among fans. The announcement marks the return of one of Indian cinema's most popular films, over a decade after its release. | View this post on Instagram | In an interview, Aamir said the sequel will bring back the original characters, with the story set around 10 years after the events of the first film. He added that he has heard the script and that it is going through final refinements. | Director Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original movie, is leading the project…
(2026-04-29). US lawmakers to grill Pentagon chief on Iran war. newarab.com 
Hegseth's appearance before the House Armed Services Committee ⚪ for a hearing on
(2026-04-29). Critical Minerals and South Africa's Strategic Position. uwidata.com A New Global Resource Race As the global economy accelerates toward decarbonization and digital transformation, critical minerals have become indispensable to modern industry. Lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals underpin electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced technologies. Their rising importance is reshaping global supply chains and intensifying geopolitical competition. In this …
(2026-04-29). Oil prices jump as Iran, US continue standoff over Hormuz strait. newarab.com 
The price of Brent rose as much as 3.7 percent to surpass $115 a barrel for the first time since the US and Iran announced the ceasefire on 6 April. US crude jumped more than 4.5 percent to exceed $104. | The moves…
(2026-04-29). Recognition for black-owned commercial poultry farmers. sanews.gov.za Recognition for black-owned commercial poultry farmers | The achievements of black-owned, viable commercial poultry businesses will be recognised at a meeting of the Poultry Masterplan Executive Oversight Committee (EOC), which will be held on Thursday. | The meeting will be led by Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi and Deputy Minister of Agriculture Nokuzola Capa, at Phetogo Grootspruit Broiler Farm, in Bronkhorstspruit. | The black-owned poultry businesses to be recognised at the gathering include contract growers, feed mills, hatcheries, abattoirs and processors. | The accomplishme…
(2026-04-29). Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison. truthout.org Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, began a hunger strike on April 20 in an attempt to assert their rights to due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation. Outside the prison, advocates from all over Michigan converged to offer solidarity to those inside and share the strikers' demands with the wider public. |
(2026-04-29). German government plans massive cuts to health, pensions and social benefits. wsws.org German military spending rose by 24 percent last year. The bill for this massive rearmament programme is being presented to the working class in the form of falling social spending, poorer healthcare and lower pensions.
(2026-04-29). UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE official told Reuters on Wednesday, a day after Abu Dhabi announced its withdrawal from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). | The Emirati official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the country was broadly reviewing the utility of its membership in multilateral organisations. | The statement came amid intense speculation that Abu Dhabi could exit other regional bodie…
(2026-04-29). Jaquira Díaz on "This Is the Only Kingdom" publicbooks.org Our guest this week on Writing Latinos is Jaquira Díaz, discussing her new novel This Is the Only Kingdom, published by Algonquin Books. This Is the Only Kingdom was named one of the best books of 2025 by The New York Times and was long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize. A professor of writing at Columbia …
(2026-04-29). China is America's Military Equal Now And In Any Future Fight, Marine General Warns. twz.com 
Faced with the rapidly growing China threat, the U.S. has to start hardening its bases now, said Marine Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka.
(2026-04-29). Madison, May 23, 2026: West Allis Workers Vs. Corporate Power, Story of the Allis-Chalmers Workers UAW Union. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-29). First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029. twz.com 
(2026-04-29). Follow the Money Week of April 29, 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The Pattern: Energy shocks are forcing central banks into impossible choices, resource nationalism is extracting premium prices from China, and India's trade deals prioritize U.S. hedging over genuine liberalization. THE RUNDOWN 1. GLOBAL MARKETS AND MOMENTUM Oil surges past $109 as BOJ split vote signals inflation fears amid Iran stalemate Oil rose 1% …
(2026-04-29). Canada to set up 1st sovereign wealth fund to facilitate economic transformation. ecns.cn OTTAWA, April 27 ⚪ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced that the countrys first national sovereign wealth fund will be established to facilitate the strengthening and transformation of the national economy.
(2026-04-29). Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on. scmp.com The ‚Å Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia's annual Victory Day ‚Äåmilitary parade on Red Square had been scaled back this year and ‚Å would not include military ‚Äåequipment due to the risk of ‚Äåwhat it described ‚Å as "Ukrainian ‚Å terrorist activity". | The parade, ‚Äåheld on May 9, ‚Äåmarks the ‚ÄåSoviet defeat ‚Äåof Nazi Germany during ‚Å World War II, a ‚Å conflict Russians call the Great Patriotic ‚Ä&arin…
(2026-04-29). Embarrassing: As Iran war drains US missiles, Trump's team caught in open infighting, Pentagon lies. hindustantimes.com New reporting suggests unease is growing inside the Trump administration over whether the Pentagon's upbeat public messaging on the Iran war matches the real battlefield and logistics picture. The Atlantic, echoed by follow-on coverage, says Vice President JD Vance has privately questioned whether President Donald Trump is getting a full accounting of U.S. missile depletion, war sustainability and Iran's remaining military capacity.
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). The human cost of the data center push in Latin America. globalvoices.org 
(2026-04-29). The Stack as a Strategic Frontier: What France's Linux Turn Means for the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu A software decision with geopolitical weight The next sovereignty crisis may not begin at the border. It may begin inside the stack. France's move away from Windows is an early signal that states are starting to recognize what the AI age makes unavoidable: digital dependence is no longer just an IT issue. It is a …
(2026-04-29). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-04-29). Yerevan and the End of Europe's Comfortable Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Yerevan is being framed as another milestone in Europe's post-Ukraine diplomatic architecture. It is a stress test. That is precisely why it matters. The European Political Community (EPC), created in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was designed to solve a structural problem: Europe had geopolitical responsibility without …
(2026-04-29). May Day Pancake Breakfast May 1, 2026 in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-29). Afghan women to return to int'l matches after FIFA rule change. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). Suspected murder-suicide in central Israel: man runs over ex-partner, kills himself. haaretz.com A 71-year-old man died by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of a building in central Israel's Ramle. Police were unaware of any history of violence between him and his former partner, a 66-year-old woman and the tenth femicide victim in Israel this year…
(2026-04-29). UAE dismantles drug ring worth over Dh3m. geo.tv 
(2026-04-29). Mapping the armed groups and alliances in Mali. newarab.com 
The latest attack in The
(2026-04-29). Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport Iranian media. al-monitor.com Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday.The global football body's gathering of member nation representatives will be held this week in Vancouver, the British Columbia city which is also hosting seven matches in the World Cup that Canada will co-host with the United States and Mexico this summer.
(2026-04-29). Haredi demonstrators storm yard of Military Police home during anti-draft protests. haaretz.com Haredi demonstrators held nationwide protests against the draft in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh and Bnei Brak – resulting in at least three arrests as groups blocked major highways…
(2026-04-29). Heatwave grips most parts of India as mercury crosses 46-degree Celsius mark. ecns.cn NEW DELHI, April 28 ⚪ Most parts of India have continued to face extreme heatwave conditions over the past few days.As a precautionary measure, a new ward to treat heat-stroke cases has been opened at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in central Delhi.
(2026-04-29). Bad DOGE: Musk's Minions Improperly Accessed Your Personal Payments. levernews.com 
(2026-04-29). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-04-29). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-04-29). FO Live: How the Muslim Brotherhood Survives and Thrives Across the Middle East. fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh moderates an FO Live discussion on the Muslim Brotherhood, from its founding in Egypt in 1928 to its varied roles across Yemen, Sudan and the wider Middle East. He is joined by Fernando Carvajal, executive director of The American Center for South Yemen Studies; Dr. Abdul Galil Shaif,…
(2026-04-29). Chinese intelligence agencies analyze the alliance between Yair Lapid and Naftali Bennett. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese intelligence agencies are analyzing the implications of the announcement made on Sunday, April 26, 2026, by Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that they would run together in the elections this year, aiming to oust current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Lapid-Bennett alliance, intended to end the Netanyahu era, …
(2026-04-29). 'Encouraging': Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year. aljazeera.com The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
(2026-04-29). CA Soon May Have Over 300 Data Centers. Locals Worry About Water Supply Threats. truthout.org The new data center proposed for a quiet city about 115 miles east of San Diego came across people's radars in different ways. For patrons of the deli on West Aten Road, it was the white "Not In My Backyard" signs jutting out of lawns. For local irrigation district workers, it was something called an "electric service application." For Margie Padilla, it was a rant on Facebook. |
(2026-04-29). Nuclear Weapons Didn't Save Lives in 1945. They Wouldn't Today Either. worldbeyondwar.org 
There were at least three ways that surrender could have been induced without the instantaneous killing of more than a hundred thousand civilians and another several hundred thousand being subjected to third-degree burns, injuries, and radiation. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-29). A thousand school workers in Sheffield receive repayment offers in compensation milestone. thecanary.co 
Beginning on 23 April, around 1,000 school workers across Sheffield began to receive equal pay settlements from the city council. The payouts follow a sustained campaign from unions GMB, Unite and Unison. They recognise years of systematically underpaid work in roles which have historically been dominated by women. The unions first highlighted the injustice to […] | By
(2026-04-29). Norway presses FIFA to revoke the Peace Prize awarded to Trump. thecanary.co 
Criticism within European football circles of FIFA has intensified after the president of the Norwegian Football Association, Liz Klavenes, called for the cancellation of the 'Peace Prize' introduced by FIFA, which was awarded to US President Donald Trump, arguing that the move constitutes a clear breach of the principle of political neutrality. Klavénes, who also […] | By
(2026-04-29). Consolidation of recovery highlighted. ecns.cn China's top leadership has called for stronger and more concrete measures to consolidate the country's economic recovery, expand domestic demand and guard against risks, as the world's second-largest economy seeks a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.
(2026-04-29). Big relief for India? How UAE pulling out of OPEC amid west Asia crisis affects India | Explained>. hindustantimes.com In a major shift in global energy dynamics, the United Arab Emirates has announced its exit from OPEC and OPEC+, effective May 1, ending over five decades of membership. For India, the development could bring potential benefits, including improved access to crude oil and possibly lower prices. India has long pushed for higher production from OPEC nations to ensure energy security and affordability. The UAE remains a key energy partner, accounting for nearly a tenth of India's oil imports, which have steadily risen in recent years. With global oil markets already facing disruptions, this decision could have far-re…
(2026-04-29). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-04-29). Federal Power Meets California Resistance in Santa Ynez Oil Restart Battle. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump issued a Defense Product Act-based executive order to get oil flowing again off the California coast. State judge basically ruled a previous California court injunction against offshore oil drilling superseded that EO.
(2026-04-29). Lebanese Labor Ministry: Civil Defense Attack Is 'Crime Against Humanity'. english.almanar.com.lb Lebanon's Labor Ministry has condemned the targeting of Civil Defense personnel as a crime against humanity, saying the attack is a desperate attempt to break the resilience of the Lebanese people. In an immediate response to the strike, which hit emergency teams while they were performing rescue operations, Labor Minister Dr. Mohammad Haidar said the …
(2026-04-29). Zack Polanski says Farage is 'running scared' of him. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Nigel Farage spoke to the BBC. During the course of this interview, the interviewer asked Farage why he wasn't talking to Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The Reform leader responded in predictably evasive fashion, prompting the following from Polanski: Nigel Farage asked on BBC news this morning if he'd debate with me. Says […] | By
(2026-04-29). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-04-29). China completes in-orbit metal 3D printing test on prototype spacecraft. ecns.cn China has completed a test of metal 3D printing in orbit aboard its Qingzhou prototype spacecraft, marking progress in space-based manufacturing, the Chinese Academy of Sciences said Monday.
(2026-04-29). May Day travel surge expected, says NIA. ecns.cn Average of 2.25 million inbound and outbound passenger trips per day are expected during the upcoming five-day May Day holiday starting on Friday, the National Immigration Administration said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-29). May Day 2026 in Wisconsin! Madison, Milwaukee Statewide Information! wibailoutpeople.org 
Citywide walkout by students April 24, 2026 in Milwaukee. / Photo: @wi…
(2026-04-29). Libyan court jails four human traffickers for up to 22 years. newarab.com 
Libya's Tripoli Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted four members of "a criminal gang" involved in human trafficking, abductions for ransom and torture, with sentences up to 22 years, the attorney general's office said on its Facebook page. | The attorney general's office did not disclose the names of the four defendants, who were sentenced to between 12 and 22 years in prison. One of the defendants was sentenced in absentia. |
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
(2026-04-29). US SOUTHCOM Death Toll Hits 173 with New Strikes in Eastern Pacific. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Friday, April 24, US Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a strike against a small boat in the Eastern Pacific, resulting…
(2026-04-29). Amid popular outrage, no official explanation of secret CIA operation in Mexico. wsws.org Washington has made clear there will be no explanations, let alone apologies, after two CIA agents died in a road accident in Chihuahua during an operation kept secret from the Mexican government.
(2026-04-29). UK PM condemns London stabbing in Jewish area. newarab.com 
Two people were stabbed in a Political leaders condemned the stabbing, which follows a string of arson attacks on synagogues and other Jewish sites in the city. The security organization Shomrim said a suspect "was seen runnin…
(2026-04-29). Kazakhstan—Brazil Agricultural Trade Up 10%. infobrics.org Kazakhstan and Brazil are strengthening cooperation in livestock farming and agricultural science, Kazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture…
(2026-04-29). Cuba is a country of peace and not a threat to the United States. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated today that Cuba is a peaceful country and poses no threat whatsoever to the United States. | The Cuban foreign minister called absurd the State Department's argument that the relatively small, developing Caribbean nation, subjected to a brutal economic war, could represent a danger to the world's greatest military, technological and economic power. | In his message on X, Bruno Rodríguez emphasized that Cuba does not attack others, does not allow its territory to be used against others, and has a clean record against terrorism, international organiz…
(2026-04-29). Yair Garbuz, groundbreaking Israeli artist and vocal critic, dies at 80. haaretz.com From influential visual art to public controversy, Garbuz remained a central voice in Israel's cultural conversation…
(2026-04-29). US vs Iran: Is a Historic Mutual Settlement Finally Possible? thinktank.pk The central question dominating global diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer whether the United States and Iran can militarily hurt each other—it is whether both sides can politically afford not to settle. After weeks of war, a fragile ceasefire, Pakistan-brokered diplomacy in Islamabad, a US naval blockade, and escalating economic shocks through the …
(2026-04-29). U.S.Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba. ecns.cn U.S. Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba.
(2026-04-29). US restricts equipment exports to Hua Hong, China's No. 2 chipmaker. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. Department of Commerce recently ordered several chip equipment companies to stop shipping certain tools to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker. This action aims to slow China's progress in developing advanced chips. The department notified at least a few companies, including major U. S. chip equipment firms Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA, …
(2026-04-29). FIFA: New Rule Recognizes Afghan Women's Team. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Players of Afghan Women's United football team receive support from Tunisian players after the FIFA Unites: Women's Series 2025 on October 29 in Casablanca, Morocco. | © 2025 Francois Nel – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images…
(2026-04-29). Australia treats scams as a personal mistake — not a consumer protection failure. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). Preity Zinta rejects 'trophy' label, wins hearts with response to fan. tribune.com.pk 
Preity Zinta, Bollywood actor and co-owner of the Punjab Kings, went viral this week for rejecting the "trophy" label, gracefully responding to a fan's comment on how women are perceived and earning widespread praise. | A video recently surfaced showing Zinta running toward fans after her team secured a win, handing out photos and jerseys and delighting supporters with her hands-on celebration. A fan later shared the clip, praising the actor and team co-owner by calling her the "real trophy." | have u seen this banger tweet saying you da real trophy? üòî‚ù§Ô&pr…
(2026-04-29). Ukrainian arson trial: prosecution claims 'Russian' paid 3 men to burn Starmer property. thecanary.co 
The trial of three young Ukrainian men facing arson charges for allegedly setting fire to property belonging to Keir Starmer is underway. The prosecution is attempting to paint a picture of Russian involvement in the attacks. Allegedly, a Russian-speaker known as 'El Money' paid the men to set the fires and they accepted, even though Ukraine […] | By
(2026-04-29). Australian Education Union divides teachers to prepare sellout in Victoria—build rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Even as striking educators rallied at the state parliament on March 24, the AEU apparatus was already moving to contain, dissipate and ultimately shut down this movement.
(2026-04-29). Trump, Iran, and the folly of demanding surrender. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's threats and maximalist demands ignore Iran's history, security fears, and distrust of Washington. A durable agreement requires time, restraint, and professional diplomacy.
(2026-04-29). Trump rushes migrant children through deportation courts, while Walz backs federal raids in Minnesota. wsws.org Children in US custody are being rushed toward deportation before they can secure legal relief, while federal agents and Minnesota authorities carry out raids in Twin Cities under the pretext of fighting "fraud."
(2026-04-29). Charles III in Washington: Monarchy, oligarchy and the repudiation of 1776. wsws.org Charles III's address to Congress, under the patronage of Trump and before an audience of billionaires and Democrats, exposed the convergence of monarchy and oligarchy in the repudiation of the democratic principles of 1776.
(2026-04-29). Hiba Bukhari earns praise after stepping in to protect fan from security guard. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Hiba Bukhari earned praise for dealing with a chaotic fan moment in London with complete grace. | A video emerged of an incident that took place outside a venue where Bukhari and co-star Danish Taimoor were attending a meet and greet event. In the clip, a fan was seen rushing towards Bukhari with excitement, while a security guard attempted to push her back. Bukhari then stepped in, stopped the guard, and let the fan approach her to take a picture. | The video was shared by fellow actor Namra Shahid who praised Bukhari's dealing. | View this post on Instagram | Shahid took to her story to share the video…
(2026-04-29). Lee Zeldin Infuriates Purple-Haired Democrat While He Schools Her On Basic Supreme Court Cases. wattsupwiththat.com Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin fired back at Democratic Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro on Monday while she tried to lecture him on climate change.
(2026-04-29). UK police say London stabbing of 2 Jewish men is terrorist incident. scmp.com London police say the stabbing of two Jewish men on Wednesday has been declared a terrorist incident. | Metropolitan Police say they are investigating whether the attack specifically targeted the Jewish community. | The force says the incident, in the Golders Green area, left two men, aged 34 and 76, hospitalised with knife wounds. | A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
(2026-04-29). Lebanon: Over 1 million expected to face acute food insecurity. newarab.com 
More than 1 million people in Lebanon are expected to face a food insecurity crisis in the months ahead as a result of A new analysis by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has found that 1.24 million will be unable to consistently meet basic food needs and will be forced to reduce the quality and quantity of foods consumed, or resort to harmful coping strategies to survive. | "These results underscore the severi…
(2026-04-29). US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran, Axios reports. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action against Iran on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, Axios reported on Wednesday.The briefing will take place on Thursday, according to the report which cited unidentified sources. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, Axios reported, citing sources.
(2026-04-29). Military suicides surge as IDF scales back mental health support. haaretz.com Eight soldiers and police officers on active duty died by suicide in April, along with three former reservists. Soldiers, experts and activists cite canceled decompression programs, reduced field support and commanders who missed warning signs…
(2026-04-29). Trump approval rating falls to lowest of term amid cost-of-living, Iran war worries: poll. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 18, 2025. — Reuters Cost-of-living concerns rise as gasoline prices surge after war with Iran.Rep support for Trump remains high, but many…
(2026-04-29). Estonia calling for dialogue with Russia. infobrics.org Estonian president rejects claims of Russian "invasion plan" against the Baltic states.
(2026-04-29). One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders. grist.org 
On a Tuesday night in April, beneath a sky mottled with clouds, a slick stretch of road in Cumberland, Maine, erupted in sound. It started with a few high-pitched chirps, like the coos of chicks. Within minutes, dozens, then hundreds more joined a chorus punctuated by low clucks. By the time the sun dipped below the horizon and rain began to splatter the pavement, the sound had risen to a din. Cars stopped on the shoulder and people spilled onto the road wearing neon vests and waving bright flashlights. They fanned out, and raised their voices as they spoke, like guests at a bustling cocktail party. | "I got a…
(2026-04-29). Farage claims his house was firebombed following leak of undeclared £5m 'gift' for personal security. thecanary.co 
In a 29 April interview with the Telegraph, far-right leader Nigel Farage alleged that his home was targeted by a firebomb attack back in 2025. Fortunately, the Reform leader had received an untaxed, undeclared 'gift' of around £5m for security purposes at the start of 2024. Farage has stated that he's disclosing the information because an unknown […] | By
(2026-04-29). US embassy congratulates Iraq PM-designate, backs stability. newarab.com 
The US embassy in Baghdad congratulated "US Mission Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the hopes of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future," the embassy posted on X. | "We stand in solidarity with the Iraqi people aspiring to the shared objectives of safeguarding…
(2026-04-29). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-04-29). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-29). New tech, new rules: Narrative and civil society in the age of AI and algorithms. globalvoices.org How civil society is responding to the tech-infused authoritarian contextOriginally published on By Brett Davidson | This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-29). Study finds glucose-based feed may improve lamb quality in arid regions. ecns.cn Chinese researchers say a glucose-based feed supplement may improve lamb growth and meat quality in cold, arid regions where seasonal feed shortages limit production.
(2026-04-29). Australia plans new tax on Meta, Google, TikTok to fund journalism. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The Australian government has introduced a new proposal that could require major social media companies like Meta Platforms, Google and TikTok to contribute financially to the country's news industry.The draft law, announced on Tuesday, is expected to be presented in Parliament by July 2. Its main goal is to push these digital platforms to strike payment deals with news organisations and support journalism.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said journalists' work has real value and should not be used by large tech companies without fair compensation."It's important that the work of journali…
(2026-04-29). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-04-29). Marines Offer Glimpse Of New Plan For Its Future Ground Combat Forces. twz.com 
The A working concept…
(2026-04-29). Iran's Arms Network Has an American Address: The Arrest of Shamim Mafi. fairobserver.com Shamim Mafi left Iran in 2013, obtained a green card three years later and built what, from the outside, looked like a charmed life in the quiet suburb of Woodland Hills, California. She posted pictures of her travels on social media, posed in luxury vehicles and projected the image of a prosperous international businesswoman. By…
(2026-04-29). Shomrim: the Jewish volunteers protecting their community. al-monitor.com Jewish volunteers won widespread praise Wednesday for their quick action during a stabbing attack in north London, where police have arrested a suspect.They were part of the Shomrim neighbourhood watch group, a 60-strong, non-profit volunteer group set up in northwest London in 2008 to boost security amid a spate of crimes and break-ins.Two Jewish men were stabbed in the morning incident in Golders Green, which Prime Minister Keir Starmer has denounced as "utterly appalling".
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). Poland, Germany, and New Europe: is NATO losing its Eastern pillar. infobrics.org Europe's security order faces new strain as Poland questions NATO and the US. Long a frontline ally, Warsaw now signals openness to deeper European defense integration. The development follows years of US-backed Polish rivalry with Germany and shifting regional dynamics. What emerges could redefine relations between Europe, Russia, and the United States.
(2026-04-29). DOJ Indicts Comey for Posting "Threatening" Picture of Seashells on Instagram. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey, alleging that an image he shared on social media of seashells arranged in the shape of two numbers amounted to "serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President." Comey posted the picture in May 2025, displaying shells he found on a beach during his family vacation. The shells made out the… |
(2026-04-29). Saheefa Khattak claps back at critics after tennis outfit 'controversy'. tribune.com.pk 
Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak clapped back at critics this week, sharing photos of her gym looks following backlash over her recent "tennis" inspired outfit in a phone commercial. | View this post on Instagram | Khattak had released a tennis-themed advertisement for a phone company in a collaborative Instagram post, where she was seen wearing a white mini skirt paired with a shirt and vest. | The outfit drew criticism online, with some comparing it to a school uniform. Others also pointed out the irony of the look, noting that while Khattak appeared to be dressed for tennis, she was actually on a padel court.
(2026-04-29). UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it would be leaving OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, on May 1. The UAE has long disagreed with Saudi Arabia over oil production quotas and says it is leaving the group to focus on "national interests" and increase its production capacity. | "The fact that the UAE has pulled out means that this cartel will have less ability to be able to push up the price when it wants," says Akshat Rathi, senior climate reporter at Bloomberg News. "We've already seen some of it not working, because there are all these other…
(2026-04-29). Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation. aljazeera.com As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?>
(2026-04-29). Madinah University Admission 2026 Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.
(2026-04-29). Gulf summit urges pipelines, regional missile defence system. newarab.com 
The call was included in a statement issued by the Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi following the consultative meeting, which was chaired by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister…
(2026-04-29). U.S. targets China through Iran oil blockade. mronline.org 
Washington is using sanctions and naval power to decide which oil can move and which refineries can buy.
(2026-04-29). AI-powered toys entering Chinese children's playrooms. ecns.cn At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect.
(2026-04-29). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-04-29). Financial funding and disciplinary sanctions: FIFA adopts unprecedented rules for the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
In a series of decisions reflecting the major changes expected for the 2026 World Cup, the FIFA Council has approved a package of financial and organisational amendments, the most notable of which include an increase in financial distributions, updates to certain on-pitch regulations, and an adjustment to the yellow card system to align with the […] | By
(2026-04-29). Kuwait strips journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin of citizenship. newarab.com 
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of US-Kuwaiti journalist The decision was issued on Wednesday by Kuwait's Supreme Committee for Nationality Affairs, which ordered the withdrawal of citizenship from 21 individuals under Article 11 of the nationality law, which prohibits dual nationality, according to a special supplement published in the official gazette. | Shihab-Eldin, 41, who is of Palestinian origin, holds both US and Kuwaiti citizenship and was amo…
(2026-04-29). Late 2026 — far from now. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-04-29). Two Kashmir brothers: One killed by rebels, another by army 26 years later. aljazeera.com The killings encapsulate the tragedy unfolding in region for decades, as the family grapples with unanswered questions.
(2026-04-29). 'We saw terrible things': Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks. aljazeera.com Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
(2026-04-29). Archival Giclée Printing for Long-Lasting Artwork. thecanary.co 
Archival giclée printing has become the benchmark for producing museum-quality artwork with exceptional longevity and visual precision, particularly among professional photographers and discerning homeowners seeking lasting visual impact. Utilising advanced inkjet technology, this process applies pigment-based inks onto fine art papers to achieve superior colour accuracy, tonal gradation, and resistance to environmental degradation. As demand […] | By
(2026-04-29). Trade unionists from around the world with Cuba: A space for solidarity and struggle. radiohc.cu The International Trade Union Internship, an initiative of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), concluded today in this capital as a forum to plan actions for trade union unity and strengthen their structures across the continent. | Luis Janoy Dimas Rosabal, a training official with the labor organization, stated that more than 90 participants from seven countries took part in the initiative aimed at updating and exchanging information on international and Cuban trade union activity, as well as developing strategies to continue the solidarity movement with Cuba. | Dimas Rosabal highlighted that, as part of the pa…
(2026-04-29). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-29). More than 60,000 people use My Election Map to beat Reform at May elections. thecanary.co 
More than 60,000 people have now used My Election Map. It's a new digital tool directing progressive activists to their nearest campaign events to support progressive candidates at the upcoming elections on 7 May. Youth movement Green New Deal Rising has launched My Election Map. It features campaign events for cross party candidates who have […] | By
(2026-04-29). The mainstream media is finally beginning to echo Americans' outrage at Israeli slaughter. mondoweiss.net 
Over the past two years, Israel has lost the support of the American public and is now losing one of its last bulwarks in the political arena — prominent voices in the mainstream media.
(2026-04-29). Reform is running a 'diversity champion' in the Scottish elections. thecanary.co 
In the latest 'turkeys voting for Christmas news', a professional 'diversity champion' is running to become a Member of Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Reform UK. This is a deeply hypocritical move for the party because Reform is supposedly against this sort of thing. Reform UK candidate runs diversity training courses which her party wants […] | By
(2026-04-29). Illinois is feuding with itself over endangered species protections. grist.org 
In the creeks and rivers of southern Illinois, a school of bigeye shiners darting along the edge of a stream is a sign of healthy water. The freshwater fish, which is on the state's endangered species list, has managed to survive despite habitat loss driven by decades of construction and industrial farm runoff. But an ongoing dispute between two state agencies over state species protections is testing how the tiny fish will endure. | Last summer, the state's top wildlife regulators faced resistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation, or IDOT, when trying to protect the shiner. The Illinois Departme…
(2026-04-29). Historic flip on spending risks big tax increases. onlineopinion.com.au More for everyone, paid by everyone. That's the new budget strategy.
(2026-04-29). Double Standards in Scientific Ethics: European Federation of Psychologists' Associations Rejects Call to Condemn Israeli War Crimes. uwidata.com The Turkish Psychologists Association (TPD) has exposed the blatant double standards of the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA). While the EFPA cites "political neutrality" regarding Israel's military aggression in the Middle East, its previous expulsion of Russia over the Ukraine conflict reveals a deeply rooted selective morality within Western-centric scientific institutions. As the humanitarian …
(2026-04-29). Lebanese soldier and brother killed in Israeli strike: army. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). News X World: EU urges Asia to avoid Russian oil. gilbertdoctorow.com In the past several days various position statements from the European Union and most particularly from its top Foreign Affairs commissioner Kaja Kallas demonstrate that EU leaders are ideologists not practicing politicians where the art of compromise is crucial and pragmatism is the best policy. The latest call by Kallas for Southeast Asian countries not …
(2026-04-29). China Alone Accounts for 70% of Trade Within the BRICS, While Brazil Establishes Itself as an Essential Supplier of Food and Minerals. infobrics.org Trade between BRICS countries reached US$ 1 trillion in 2025, with an average growth of 4.75% per year over the last five years, 67% of transactions already conducted in national currencies, and China operating as the main economic engine of the group, while Brazil consolidates as a strategic supplier of commodities…
(2026-04-29). Lessons from 1936: Why France's Popular Front still matters today. peoplesworld.org 
Ninety years ago, fresh from their May Day marches, the people of France went to the polls and made history. The election of May 3, 1936—the decisive second round of legislative voting—delivered a sweeping victory to the Front Populaire, the Popular Front coalition of Communists, Socialists, and Radicals who had united against the growing threat …
(2026-04-29). Marines Realize They Can't Depend On Army For Ballistic Missile Defense. twz.com 
The Marines currently rely on already strained Army units to provide defense against incoming ballistic missiles, which could be a big problem in the Pacific.
(2026-04-29). FARC dissidents say southwest Colombia attack that killed 20 civilians was "tactical error" colombiareports.com FARC dissident organization EMC said that a guerrilla attack that killed 20 civilians in southwest Colombia on Saturday was a "tactical error that lacks any justification." In a statement, the guerrilla organization led by "Ivan Mordisco" said that the "regrettable incident" was the result of "errors in military maneuvering during combat," and stressed that the …
(2026-04-29). Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, April 30 (Reuters) – At least 17 migrants died and nine are missing after their boat broke down and drifted for eight days in the Mediterranean Sea, Libya's Red Crescent and Libyan security sources said on Wednesday.The Red Crescent said in a statement that the volunteers in cooperation with naval forces and coast guards of the Libyan National Army rescued seven survivors during recovery operations off Tobruk city in eastern Libya, near the border with Egypt.
(2026-04-29). Reform candidate wants God to rain 'holy fire' on his haters. thecanary.co 
Reform UK candidates have said some wild and violent things in the runup to the 2026 local elections. Comments from this next candidate may the wildest and most violent yet, although — to be fair — they are also the least likely to manifest: Meet Steve Lewis, a Reform candidate in Wakefield. He wants to […] | By
(2026-04-29). Justice Department revives firing squad, electrocution and gas asphyxiation for federal executions. wsws.org The DOJ report reinstating multiple methods for federal executions marks a further regression into barbarism by an administration that has made the expansion of state killing a central pillar of its political program.
(2026-04-29). US: Allow Those With Felony Convictions to Vote. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Spellman Bernard Smith, Jr., 78, center, stands in line with other voters at Rosemont Middle School in Norfolk, Virginia, on Election Day, November 8, 2016, to cast his vote. Smith, who has a felony conviction, recently had his voting rights restored and was able to cast a vote for president for the first time. | © 2016 Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP…
(2026-04-29). Fetterman Joins GOP in Defeating Senate Democrats' Attempt to Block War on Cuba. truthout.org The U.S. Senate on Tuesday defeated a Democrat-led bid to stop President Donald Trump from following through on his threat to wage war on Cuba, whose long-suffering people are reeling from the American administration's tightened economic stranglehold. Upper chamber lawmakers voted 51-47 on a procedural motion to block further debate Sen. Tim Kaine's (D-Virginia) SJ Res. 124… |
(2026-04-29). Russian attack damages port facilities and hospital in southern Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has conducted drone attacks on port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, damaging residential buildings and a hospital, and injuring two people, according to Ukrainian officials on Wednesday. Regional Governor Oleh Kiper reported that the admissions department of the hospital was destroyed and other parts were severely damaged. At the time of the attack, medical …
(2026-04-29). King Charles III touts "special relationship" to Congress based on decades of US-UK imperialist wars. wsws.org It is a measure of the true political character of the official opposition to Trump that the Democrats joined in multiple standing ovations for this reactionary diatribe, and that it was hailed by the British and European media.
(2026-04-29). Trump's budget would gut local libraries and museums. Congress is not on board. mronline.org 
President Donald Trump is looking to eliminate funding in fiscal 2027 for the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums nationwide.
(2026-04-29). Meesha Shafi challenges Rs5m defamation ruling against Ali Zafar in LHC appeal. tribune.com.pk 
Ali Zafar's defamation suit against Meesha Shafi entered a new phase on Wednesday as Meesha challenged the Rs5 million damages ruling in the Lahore High Court (LHC). | Lahore's sessions court on March 31 ruled in favour of Zafar, ordering Meesha to pay Rs5 million in damages. Zafar had filed a defamation claim of Rs1 billion against Meesha after she accused him of sexual harassment, with the case having spanned over eight years. | Meesha, through her counsel, filed an appeal in LHC against the session court's verdict, arguing that the trial court erred in its judgment. While it concluded Meesha failed to prove…
(2026-04-29). A nine-goal classic: PSG 5-4 Bayern Munich. thecanary.co 
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in a first-leg Champions League semi-final that delivered everything the fixture promised, plus more. An electric pace, finishing and a tactical chess match that rarely settled into a defensive contest. The scoreline tells the crazy story, nine goals, momentum swings and a slender advantage for the holders to […] | By
(2026-04-29). Calls grow to free Abu Safiya after Israel extends detention. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). Rains revive Iraq's wetlands after years of drought. aljazeera.com Much-needed rain is bringing life back to the ancient ecosystem of the Huwaizah Marshes, after years of devastation.
(2026-04-29). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-29). Ultra-Orthodox protesters storm military police chief's home in southern Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Ultra-Orthodox protesters stormed the residence of Israel's military police chief late Tuesday, amid growing tensions over the arrest of draft evaders. | According to Israeli Army Radio, a group of Haredi protesters broke into the yard of Yuval Yamin's home in the southern city of Ashkelon, protesting recent arrests of ultra-Orthodox men accused of evading mandatory military service. | Israeli police said around 200 demonstrators gathered outside the residence. A military source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said some protesters climbed over the fence and entered the property. The source added that Yami…
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). School budget proposal threatens 200 job cuts in Paterson, New Jersey. wsws.org The schools in New Jersey's third largest city are being deprived of the resources that the state itself acknowledges they need to provide a "thorough and efficient" education.
(2026-04-29). Iran FA leaves Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult'. newarab.com 
Iran's football federation president and deputy secretary general "returned to Turkey on the first flight due to the inappropriate behaviour of the immigration officials at the airport and the insult to one of the most honourable organs of the Iranian Armed Forces", several outlets reported, with…
(2026-04-29). Cuba criticizes U.S. Senate for not restricting Trump's military actions against the island. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced that Senator Rick Scott's procedural motion prevented the passage of a resolution that would have restricted US military actions against the island. | Bruno Rodríguez called it "absurd" that the United States considers Cuba a threat, given its situation and the "brutal economic war" it faces. | The resolution, introduced by Democrats, required congressional approval for a possible military operation against Cuba, but was rejected with 51 votes against and 47 in favor. | This situation comes amid recent statements by Donald Trump about a possible intervention on the…
(2026-04-29). River Plate sets a new attendance record: 105 sold-out matches and 8 million fans at the Monumental. thecanary.co 
River Plate continue to cement one of the most remarkable fan phenomena in modern football, having reached 105 consecutive sold-out matches at the Monumental, a figure described as one of the longest-running in the world in terms of consistent attendance, according to reports by Football Ground Guide and Revista Deporte Mas. Over 85,000 fans per […] | By
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense cites 'security schedule'. ecns.cn Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense citessecurity schedule.If convicted, Netanyahu faces up to 10 years in prison on bribery charges and up to three years combined for fraud and breach of trust.
(2026-04-29). Extortionist sentenced to five years imprisoment. sanews.gov.za Extortionist sentenced to five years imprisoment | The Germiston Regional Court has sentenced extortionist Ndumiso Bhengu to five years' imprisonment for an extortion case opened in Bedfordview, Gauteng. | Bhengu's conviction emanates from a 2025 case, where it was alleged that around January of the same year, he contacted the complainant and falsely informed her that he had been approached by one of her colleagues to arrange her murder. | Bhengu further claimed to be in possession of a recording as proof of this alleged conspiracy. He then demanded an amount of R5 000 from the complainant in exchange for the sa…
(2026-04-29). Episode Two: Prison Can Break a Body Down. whyy.org Cherri Gregg talks to lifers at State Correctional Institution Muncy about the challenges of staying healthy in prison. People like Terri Harper, who has served 35 years, feel like their concerns aren't taken seriously by the medical system. Terri has had seven surgeries in the last 15 years and has had to wait for long stretches to get the care she's needed.
| Nutrition is also a challenge in prison. There's a black market for vegetables, and many inmates have to buy from the commissary to get enough to eat. These conditions and lack of preventative care results in many inmates being diagnosed with dise…
(2026-04-29). Retiro de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos de Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo afectaría precios mundiales de combustible. cubadebate.cu Según un informe de la Corporación Bancaria de Hong Kong y Shanghái, la salida prevista de los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos de la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo y su alianza extendida OPEP+, tendrá un impacto inmediato limitado en los mercados petroleros.
(2026-04-29). Abelardo de la Espriella, prophets and gangsters. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-29). Premio Nacional de Danza para Liliam Padrón Chávez. cubadebate.cu La profesora, bailarina y coreógrafa matancera Liliam Padrón Chávez es el Premio Nacional de Danza 2026, según dió a conocer, este miércoles, el Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas (CNAE). El jurado del Premio decidió, por unanimidad, concederle el alto galardón a Padrón Chávez , graduada en el año 1975 en la Escuela Nacional de Arte.
(2026-04-29). Absurdo Cuba amenace a Estados Unidos, afirma canciller Bruno Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu El canciller Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, reiteró la vocación pacifista de su país y el absurdo que la nación caribeña signifique una amenaza para EEUU. El titular de Relaciones Exteriores de la isla, destacó el hecho de que Cuba es un país en desarrollo, relativamente pequeño, y, además, "sometido a una guerra económica brutal".
(2026-04-29). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: El antimperialismo del siglo XX a hoy en Cuba y Latinoamérica. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos historiadores cubanos valorarán en la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles los elementos distintivos del antimperialismo cubano y latinoamericano del siglo XX y del presente.
(2026-04-29). Celebrarán en Cuba Jornada del Cariño dedicada a José Martí. cubadebate.cu Instituciones culturales de Cuba anunciaron la celebración en esta provincia de la cuarta Jornada del Cariño, dedicada a José Martí, para promover la historia e identidad nacional entre las nuevas generaciones. El evento, previsto del nueve al 19 de mayo, recordará el histórico paso del Apóstol por este territorio.
(2026-04-29). 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.
(2026-04-29). Primavera 2026: si profila una pace all'orizzonte ? Potrebbe il fronte mediorientale porre involontariamente fine al conflitto in Europa? strategic-culture.su Solo i prossimi mesi potranno far comprendere la verità , ovvero se la crisi che attenaglia il continente puà≤ finire entro l'anno in corso oppure se occorrerà aspettarne ancora molti altri. | Segue nostro La notizia più rilevante delle ultime settimane — ma si dovrebbe dire, degli ultimi mesi — consiste nei ripetuti tentativi da parte del capo di stato ucraino di rivolgersi direttamente a quello russo, nel chiaro tentativ…
(2026-04-29). Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments. aljazeera.com Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.