(2026-04-26). Four dead as Lebanon truce crumbles. tribune.com.pk 
Israel said on Saturday it would attack Hezbollah targets forcefully, further testing a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon that US President Donald Trump recently said had been extended by three weeks. | Four people were killed on Saturday in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanon's state news agency reported, while the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired rockets at Israel, posing the latest challenges to the tenuous ceasefire. | The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon has led to a significant reduction in hostilities, but Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah have continued to clash…
(2026-04-26). Saturday 5/9: Webinar: Stop Using Drone Warfare to Perpetrate Genocides in Palestine and Sudan. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-stop-us……
(2026-04-26). UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811 Endorsement of Scott Wiener Challenged at Mahmoud Khalil Panel. indybay.org At a panel with Columbia Palestinian UAW2710 member Mahmoud Khalil, a participant questioned why UAW Region 6 and UAW 4811 are supporting Congressional Candidate Scott Wiener who has supported the genocide in Gaza and continued economic and military funding of the Israel and the IDF.
(2026-04-26). Is the Strait of Hormuz Iran's most powerful Deterrent? juancole.com The Conversation) — One of the US and Israel's justifications for launching the war on Iran was to ensure the regime in Tehran could never possess nuclear weapons, the ultimate deterrent against external attack. But the main lesson that has been taken from the war, according to some commentators, is that
(2026-04-26). El Gamal family being returned to Colorado following judicial order blocking deportation. wsws.org ICE re-detained Hayam El Gamal and her five children during what was supposed to be a check-in, escalating the Trump administration's campaign of collective punishment.
(2026-04-26). No Day After for Gaza: Israel has Killed 1,000 during "Ceasefire" juancole.com This diplomatic theatre has been eclipsed by the US-Israeli aggression against Iran that began on 28t…
(2026-04-26). Iran inflicted 'extensive' damage to US bases. tribune.com.pk 
Iran has inflicted more "extensive" damage to United States bases and equipment in the Middle East since the start of US and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing sources. | Iran has hit dozens of targets, including warehouses, command headquarters, aircraft hangars, satellite communications infrastructure, runways, high-end radar systems and dozens of aircraft, the report said. | It added that Iran used missiles, drones and even F-5 fighter jets to target US bases in the region, despite previous claims by US authorities that the Iranian air force had failed to use…
(2026-04-26). At Malaysia's arms bazaar, drone dealers chase Southeast Asian market share. scmp.com Watch a cheap commercial drone destroy a battle tank on the frontlines in Ukraine, or a cut-price an Iranian Shahed menace Tel Aviv, then ask yourself why Southeast Asia's defence ministries are suddenly very interested in unmanned aerial vehicles. | The answer was on full display last week at the Defence Services Asia (DSA) exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, where vendors from Abu Dhabi to Pretoria were chasing deals in one of the global arms trade's hottest emerging markets.
(2026-04-26). Trump dents peace talks, but truce may hold. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump cancelled a trip by two US envoys to Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday, dealing a new setback to peace prospects. | Trump told reporters in Florida that he decided to call off the planned visit by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner because the talks in Islamabad involved too much travel and expense, and Iran's latest peace offer was not good enough for him. | "We're not going to spend 15 hours in airplanes all the time going back and forth to be giving a document that was not good enough, and so we'll deal by telephone, and they can call us anytime they want," Trump said spea…
(2026-04-26). Trump pulls plug on Iran talks: Pak mediation fails as POTUS cancels 18-hour mission. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-26). Iran: IRGC Insists on Control of Hormuz as Araghchi Seeks Mediation. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday completed the first leg of his diplomatic mission seeking further mediation of the US-Iran conflict, meeting in Pakistan with Field Marshall Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value. | Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly seri…
(2026-04-26). Iran FM flies to Oman after 'fruitful' visit, may return. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday said it would press ahead with its mediation efforts as it hosted Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, despite a no-show from the US side. | The Iranian foreign minister departed Islamabad after speaking only to Pakistani officials, describing his visit as "very fruitful". | "Very fruitful visit to Pakistan, whose good offices and brotherly efforts to bring back peace to our region we very much value," Araghchi wrote on X. | "Shared Iran's position concerning workable framework to permanently end the war on Iran. Have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy." | Soon afte…
(2026-04-26). Friday 4/24: Free Virtual Screening of "Gaza Fights For Freedom" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pvVpdkx……
(2026-04-26). Palestinians vote after Gaza invasion. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza began voting on Saturday in municipal elections in the first vote since Israel's deadly invasion of Gaza, marked by a narrow political field and widespread disillusionment. | Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza's Deir el-Balah area, according to the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission. | Polling stations opened at 7am (9am PKT). | AFP footage from Al-Bireh in the West Bank and Deir el-Balah in Gaza showed election officials in polling stations as Palestinians came to…
(2026-04-26). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…
(2026-04-26). Colombia highway bomb kills at least 13 in Cauca ahead of presidential election. geo.tv 
(2026-04-26). WHO urges efforts to end malaria in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on all partners to intensify efforts to prevent a resurgence of malaria in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for coordinated and sustained action across all sectors. | On the occasion of World Malaria Day, the organization stressed that, for the first time, eliminating malaria within our lifetime is an achievable goal, provided countries strengthen surveillance, expand prevention measures, and ensure timely access to effective treatment. | In 2025, Pakistan reduced malaria incidence by 10% compared to 2024, but it still reported 1.8 million cases, as the country has…
(2026-04-26). Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump hosted winners of his second annual meme coin contest at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, offering top buyers of his $TRUMP cryptocurrency an audience with him even as the token's value has plunged more than 95% from its peak last year. | The gala took place as scrutiny of the Trump family's broader crypto ventures has intensified, with Democratic leaders calling for investigations. | The 297 largest $TRUMP token holders who registered for the contest attended a gathering that Trump has billed as the "most exclusive" crypto and business conference in the world,…
(2026-04-26). Explosive device kills 13 and injures 38 on bus in Colombia. scmp.com An explosive device killed 13 people travelling on a bus in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, an attack the country's army chief described as a "terrorist act" that also left at least 38 injured as violence linked to drug trafficking in the region escalates. | Octavio Guzman, the governor of the region of Cauca, said on social media that the device was set off while the bus was travelling along the Panamerican Highway in the municipality of Cajibio.
(2026-04-26). Trump escapes unharmed as gunman opens fire at White House press dinner hotel. scmp.com US President Donald Trump and other top US leaders were evacuated from an annual White House correspondents dinner in Washington on Saturday night after a gunman fired several shots at the glitzy, high-profile event. | The president, first lady Melania Trump, Vice-President J.D. Vance and cabinet members were uninjured as the event broke up and the first family returned to the White House.
(2026-04-26). Govt Cover Up Inconvenient Winter Excess Deaths Data. wattsupwiththat.com So, how to get rid of this pesky excess winter death data? Simples — just stop publishing it.
(2026-04-26). Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough. geo.tv 
(2026-04-26). Saturday 4/25: Lompico Pond Restoration Project (LPRP) Volunteer Workday. indybay.org Lompico Pond (aka "Guacamole Pond" officially "Lake Lompico") | ~ 11603 Lakeshore Dr. (Felton CA 95018) near Lake Blvd…
(2026-04-26). Saturday 5/2: Webinar: Winning Divestment For Palestine at the State Level in the US. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-winning……
(2026-04-26). Preserving California Heritage Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill Mining District. indybay.org Negro Bar, Mormon Island and Negro Hill to include surrounding "Mother Lode" are essential sites that tell our authentic California 175 – Gold Rush Era.
(2026-04-26). Sunday 4/26: Human Rights in the African Diaspora. indybay.org Florin Square (Obama Room) 2251 Florin Road Sacramento | 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822…
(2026-04-26). Friday 5/22: The F I X documentary. indybay.org 1224 K. St. Downtown Modesto California.
(2026-04-26). Tuesday 5/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 4 Candidate Forum | ‰∏âËó©Â∏ÇÁ¨¨ÂõõÂçÄÂ∏ÇÂèɉ∫ãÂÄôÈÅ∏‰∫∫Ë´ñ£á. indybay.org A.P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122…
(2026-04-26). Thursday 5/21: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel New Speaker Series: Making History Fun Again. indybay.org The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, 495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102…
(2026-04-26). Trump confirms officer shot at White House Correspondents' gala. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has called a shooter who tried to rush the White House Correspondents' gala, 'a sick person.'
(2026-04-26). Saturday 4/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Al-Nakba: The Palestinian catastrophe" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nJTA……
(2026-04-26). Ex-UK envoys warn over West Bank annexation. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-26). Twin cities roll again as travel curbs end. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities on Saturday night eased movement restrictions across the twin cities, reopening public and goods transport and restoring key civic facilities after a week-long clampdown linked to heightened security arrangements. | The administration in Islamabad allowed all types of transport to enter the city, while bus terminals resumed operations with the exception of Faizabad, which will remain closed until further notice. | Public spaces, including hiking trails, parks, Daman-e-Koh and Lake View Park, have also been reopened. | Alongside the reopening, authorities revised business hours through a notificatio…
(2026-04-26). FIA busts visa fraud network in Gujranwala. tribune.com.pk 
The FIA has uncovered a visa fraud and human smuggling network in Gujranwala, arresting two suspects during a raid on travel agencies, while a third alleged human smuggler linked to a deadly boat incident was apprehended in Hafizabad. | An FIA spokesperson said the suspects were running an organised fraud network under the guise of a travel agency and study consultancy, extorting large sums from citizens and students on the pretext of arranging fake work, visit and student visas. | Separately, the agency arrested a human smuggler from Hafizabad.
(2026-04-26). Gulf war: PLL approves costly LNG purchase. tribune.com.pk 
After securing multiple bids for short-term supply, the Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) board on Saturday approved the purchase of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the spot market, scheduled to arrive in Pakistan on April 30. | According to official details, PLL floated urgent tenders for the import of three LNG cargoes covering the delivery window from April 27 to May 14. In response, it received four bids, three of which were declared the lowest for different delivery windows. | For the first delivery window of April 27-30, TotalEnergies submitted the lowest bid, which the PLL board approved at a price…
(2026-04-26). Emergency Forest Defense: Lompico Headwaters Monday April 27, Tuesday April 28 ++? indybay.org Healthy Riparian and Steep Slope trees under attack by PG$E and subcontractors | Need Videographers, Witnesses, Tree Sitters 8am-4pm+ Monday, Tuesday, maybe rest of week | PG$E Tree Massacres in Lompico north of Felton, Santa Cruz Mountains…
(2026-04-26). Trump unhurt after shots fired at White House correspondents' dinner. aljazeera.com US president rushed from Washington, DC, hotel after shots fired outside gala venue.
(2026-04-26). Columbia Palestinian Student Mahmoud Khalil & His Lawyer Marc Van Der Hout at SFSU. indybay.org Columbia Palestinian student Mahmoud Khalil and his lawyer Marc Van Der Hout spoke at SFSU about this kidnapping and detention by ICE and how they fought back as well as the state of the Palestinian movement.
(2026-04-26). Monday 4/27: Musk v. Altman: Everyone Sucks Here / The AI Wars: Whoever wins, we lose. indybay.org Federal District Court for Northern California• 1301 Clay Street, Oakland, CA 94612 US…
(2026-04-26). Chinese securities regulator to impose penalties in first case of violating overseas listing procedure since rule implementation. ecns.cn File photo shows the entrance of the China Securities Regulatory Commissionin Beijing, capital of China..
(2026-04-26). US President Donald Trump evacuated after shots fired at White House dinner, shooter arrested. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A brief moment of panic broke out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday night after gunshots were reported, leading to a rapid security response. President Donald Trump and other senior US leaders were quickly taken out of the venue in Washington. | Guests rushed to take cover as shots were heard, but officials later confirmed that Trump was safe and no injuries were immediately reported. | Secret Service agents and other security personnel quickly entered the hall while hundreds of attendees hid under tables. People shouted warnings like "get down" as several guests said they hear…
(2026-04-26). Pakistani journalists in Xinjiang: No 'forced labor', but advanced technology. ecns.cn A delegation of media and think tank representatives from Pakistan visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently.
(2026-04-26). Trump safe after shooting at White House correspondents dinner, suspect in custody. geo.tv 
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, US First Lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump and CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang attend the White House Correspondents´ dinner at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026. —…
(2026-04-26). Packed House at WI BOPM's 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison, Speakers, Drag Show, People's Unity! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-26). Friday 5/1: On May Day – Stop Fascist War Drive Abroad & Win the War at Home – The Main Enemy is at Home! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza next to SF Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2026-04-26). Sunday 4/26: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with the Children of Palestine. indybay.org Meet at Inspiration Point parking area at Wildcat Canyon Road, Orinda, CA‚ÄØ94563…
(2026-04-26). DOG-EAT-DOG: How Selfishness Became a Virtue and Why It Will Kill Us. indybay.org Selfishness is not strength. Empathy is not weakness. This post traces how Ayn Rand's fascination for a psychopath became a political program and culture that is now dismantling democracy and the planet.
(2026-04-26). China, Thailand to strengthen strategic alignment. ecns.cn Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, in Bangkok, Thailand, April 24, 2026..
(2026-04-26). Saturday 5/2: Vote Left Unity! Meet the Candidates, Part 2. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue | Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2026-04-26). What we know so far about gunfire at White House Correspondents' dinner. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump is escorted out as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026, in this screen capture from video. — ReutersIt was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump…
(2026-04-26). How gunfire threw Trump's glitzy Washington Hilton dinner into chaos. scmp.com It was meant to be a glitzy Saturday night at a Washington ballroom featuring President Donald Trump, but the glamour was shattered by gunshots that left guests diving to the floor and the US leader bundled out by security personnel. | Trump was seated on the dais at the White House Correspondents' Association's annual dinner — the first time he is attending as president — when loud bangs disrupted the revelry and caused him and others on stage to look up in alarm.
(2026-04-26). Govt bets on higher growth, expanded tax base. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government is likely to set a GDP growth target of 5.1 per cent and a tax collection goal exceeding Rs15.5 trillion in the budget for the next fiscal year (2026 ñ27), even as global lenders expect the economy to expand at a slower pace. | Finance ministry sources said preparations for the upcoming budget are in the final stages, with proposals received from various stakeholders under review and workable suggestions being incorporated. | The budget is being aligned with benchmarks agreed under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. | The global lender's review mission is expected to…
(2026-04-26). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-26). Injured Salah has played his last game for Liverpool: Egypt team official. aljazeera.com Hamstring tear will keep Salah out for four weeks, but he will be fit for Egypt at the World Cup, Ibrahim Hassan says.
(2026-04-26). Govt seeks to improve disease monitoring. tribune.com.pk 
At the 38th Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization for Asia and the Pacific, Pakistan announced its plan to improve agrifood systems, with a focus on food supply, investment, and cooperation. | Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain shared the country's position during the 38th ministerial session, highlighting steps to address food related challenges at national and global levels, said a press release. | The conference was opened by Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah. | During the event, the Pakistani minister met him and conveyed greetings to Sultan Ha…
(2026-04-26). CA Supreme Court denies review of appellate decision rejecting Delta Tunnel validation. indybay.org The California Supreme Court's denial of review of the Court of Appeal's well-reasoned Opinion moves DWR even farther away from establishing a lawful means of financing its multi-billion dollar Delta Tunnel project than when it commenced its validation action nearly six years ago.
(2026-04-26). US flags DeepSeek, Chinese firms over AI theft allegations. tribune.com.pk 
The US State Department has ordered a global push to bring attention to what it says are widespread efforts by Chinese companies, including AI startup DeepSeek, to steal intellectual property from US artificial intelligence labs, according to a diplomatic cable seen by Reuters. | The cable, dated Friday and sent to diplomatic and consular posts around the world, instructs diplomatic staff to speak to their foreign counterparts about "concerns over adversaries' extraction and distillation of US AI models". | "A separate demarche request and message has been sent to Beijing for raising with China," the document…
(2026-04-26). In Numbers: China-Laos ties face important opportunities in 2026. ecns.cn The year 2026 marks the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Laos as well as the Year of China-Laos Friendship, presenting important opportunities for the development of bilateral relations.
(2026-04-26). Friday 5/1: Class War Contingent @ SF May Day March. indybay.org Vaillancourt Fountain…
(2026-04-26). International flights resume from Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport. tribune.com.pk 
Days after United States President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire, international flights resumed from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Saturday, Iranian media said. | The first passengers had departed for Medina, in Saudi Arabia, Muscat and Istanbul, with operations expected to accelerate in the coming days. | A general view of an empty terminal hall after flights resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran on April 25, 2026. – WANA via Reuters | "Well, it's a good feeling. When flights resume, trade is done, and people can do their jobs. It…
(2026-04-26). San Clemente Residents Fight Back Against Border Patrol Anduril Tower. indybay.org On Tuesday April 28, residents of San Clemente will hold a town hall meeting to respond to the City Council's January 2026 decision to allow U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to deploy an Anduril surveillance tower on a ridge above the beachside town for up to twenty years for a one-time $10 rental fee.
(2026-04-26). PTI to give 'very big' protest call soon. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday hinted at an imminent large-scale protest call as he addressed a PTI public gathering in Muzaffarabad's Lal Chowk to mark the party's 30th foundation day. | Speaking at the well-attended rally, Afridi announced "a very big protest call is coming soon" and that people from across the country would join in large numbers. | This time, the entire Pakistan will come out, he told the crowd, framing the gathering as preparation for the next phase of PTI's street movement on the directives of party founder Imran Khan. | He urged supporters in Azad Jammu…
(2026-04-26). Duluth News Tribune Ignores the Benefits to Plants from Global Warming, Focuses on Allergies Instead. wattsupwiththat.com Allergy season is slightly longer because the plant growing season is longer, which is a good thing for both pollinators and ultimately human beings because of higher crop production.
(2026-04-26). 10 ways Hong Kong schools can effectively promote mental health. scmp.com Student mental health is a matter of great concern. According to the latest data from the Education Bureau, the number of secondary students with mental health issues has doubled over the past five years, from 660 in 2020-21 to 1,330 in 2024-25. | In recent years, the government and various stakeholders in society have worked to halt the continued rise in student suicides. However, the number of suspected suicide cases still rose by 10 per cent between 2024 and 2025, from 28 to 31. To help…
(2026-04-26). Friday 5/1: May Day Party: A Fundraiser for Artists Unite for Palestine and Pal2Eire. indybay.org Hummingbird House | 2976 24th St, San Francisco, CA…
(2026-04-26). Demands that Port of Oakland End Arms Shipments to Israel Continue. indybay.org "Pack the Port" Commission protest uses public comments to demand embargo of arms feeding Israel's war crimes…
(2026-04-26). Dramatic scenes as Trump rushed from White House gala. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents' dinner by security after loud bangs.
(2026-04-26). Pakistani delegation feel warmth and development in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Pakistani delegation feel warmth and development in #Xinjiang! A delegation of media and think tank representatives from #Pakistan visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recently. Members of the delegation noted that what they witnessed firsthand was a vivid picture of dynamic development.
(2026-04-26). Pakistan launches high-res imaging satellite. tribune.com.pk 
China on Saturday successfully launched a Pakistani remote sensing satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi province, state-run Xinhua News reported. | The satellite, named PRSC-EO3, was launched into space by a Long March-6 rocket at 8.15 pm (1215GMT). | It successfully entered its planned orbit, according to official reports. | The launch represents the 640th mission of China's Long March rocket series, a key component of the country's expanding space program. | PRSC-EO3 is expected to support Pakistan's capabilities in Earth observation, including monitoring natural resourc…
(2026-04-26). EU to extend Ä160m loan for Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
The European Union is set to provide Pakistan with a total loan of Ä160 million to support flood-affected communities and improve water supply in Karachi, with formal agreements scheduled to be signed on April 28. | The agreements will be finalised between the European Investment Bank and the Government of Pakistan. | Out of the total package, Ä100 million will be allocated for rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas of Sindh. The EU said the funding would help enable the construction of around 2.1 million homes to resettle affected families.
(2026-04-26). Russian strikes kill 10 in Dnipro, other areas. tribune.com.pk 
Russian forces pounded the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Saturday in waves of attacks with drones and missiles that also hit other regions, killing 10 people and injuring dozens. | Dnipro was subjected to three separate attacks overnight and during the day. | Regional Governor Oleksandr Hanzha said eight people were killed and | 49 injured in the city, a repeated | target in more than four years of war with Russia. | In the initial overnight strike, a large chunk of an apartment building collapsed after being hit. Four bodies were recovered, Hanzha said. | The site was struck again during the day wh…
(2026-04-26). Govt bypasses POL pricing formulas. tribune.com.pk 
The government bypassed standard pricing formulas to impose heavy levies and premiums on consumers as it further raised the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs27 on Friday. | According to sources within the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), petrol prices were not slated for an increase under the standard pricing formula. | However, the government imposed a massive Petroleum Levy of Rs26.77 per litre on petrol. With this latest addition of approximately Rs27, the total levy on petrol skyrocketed from Rs80 to Rs107 per litre. | Similarly, HSD consumers were deprived of potential relief. Acc…
(2026-04-26). Trump updates: Suspect arrested after shooting at correspondents' dinner. aljazeera.com These were the updates from the shooting at the White House correspondents dinner in Washington, DC, on April 25, 2026.
(2026-04-26). Chinese, Thai FMs hold 3rd consultation mechanism meeting. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, together with Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailands deputy prime minister and foreign minister.
(2026-04-26). Sunday 5/17: UCSC Powwow 2026. indybay.org Kaiser Permanente Arena, 140 Front St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-26). Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence'. tribune.com.pk 
The Taliban government said on Saturday that Afghans who fled to Qatar, fearing reprisals over their collaboration with US forces, may return home "with full confidence". | "According to media reports, a number of Afghan nationals who had been awaiting US visas in the State of Qatar have been asked to choose between the repatriation to Afghanistan or resettlement in a third country," foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi said in a statement posted on X. | "Afghanistan constitutes the shared homeland of all Afghans and it invites all those concerned Ö (to) return to their homeland, whose doors rema…
(2026-04-26). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Blaise Matuidi teams up with the ICRC to protect health-care workers in conflict ZONEs. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Violence against health care and facility damage in Bangladesh- a baseline Study. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). China to closely follow progress of relevant legislation, carefully assess its impact: MOFCOM on US House Committee on Foreign Affairs passing MATCH Act and related bills. ecns.cn
(2026-04-26). Video: Colombia blames dissident FARC rebel for deadly bus bomb. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-26). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Communication Campaign in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). president says Tehran will not enter with U.S., state media reports. haaretz.com
(2026-04-26). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Australia's "Antisemitism Envoy" Makes It Clear That Israel's Critics Are The Real Target. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2026-04-26). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Health Care in Danger Regional ASIA PACIFIC Meeting 2021. icrc.org
(2026-04-26). Cuba sigue en la cima del Béisbol5 mundial con barrera de más de 5 000 puntos. cubadebate.cu La más reciente actualización del ranking mundial de Béisbol5, divulgada por la Confederación Mundial de Beisbol y Softbol (WBSC), confirmó una vez más la absoluta supremacía de Cuba en esta disciplina. La mayor de las Antillas continúa firmemente asentada en la cima de la clasificación global, un sitial que ya resulta familiar para los amantes de esta modalidad deportiva.
(2026-04-26). øCómo vive Cuba el bloqueo energético? cubadebate.cu Todo el mundo parece indignado por Trump, sus interpretaciones geopolíticas, sus medidas políticas y sus guerras. Sin embargo, tanto políticos como grandes medios luego coinciden con él en que la situación en Cuba es de desesperación y colapso inminente. El escenario que promueven es el de un Estado fallido para que una intervención militar pueda interpretarse, más que como una agresión, como una salvación.
(2026-04-26). Martica: El nombre pequeño de una tarea enorme. cubadebate.cu Ingeniera en Ciencias Informáticas y directora adjunta en la Empresa de Automatización Integral (CEDAI), Martica coordina proyectos vinculados a la transformación energética en Cuba. En un entorno técnico y exigente, apuesta por el trabajo en equipo, la escucha y la preparación constante. Para ella, liderar con humanidad, sencillez y coherencia también es construir un mejor país.
(2026-04-26). Gabinete de Seguridad de México confirma que agentes de EEUU no tenían permiso formal. cubadebate.cu Los agentes de la Agencia Central de Inteligencia que fallecieron recientemente en el estado de Chihuahua tras intervenir en un operativo antinarcóticos no tenían acreditación formal para participar en actividades operativas en territorio nacional, informó el Gabinete de Seguridad Federal de México y reiteró el principio de coordinación sin subordinación.
(2026-04-26). Comunidad de fe cubana reitera condena a escalada violenta de EEUU. cubadebate.cu La Plataforma de Diálogo Interreligioso en Cuba elevó su voz y plegarias para expresar el rechazo de la comunidad creyente a la actual escalada de violencia que lacera la autodeterminación de los pueblos. "Entendemos que la paz no es simplemente la ausencia de guerra, sino la presencia de la justicia y el respeto sagrado por la vida", afirmó.
(2026-04-26). Ejército y policía se movilizan tras 11 ataques y atentados en 24 horas en Colombia. cubadebate.cu Los ataques han estado concentrados en corredores estratégicos de transporte, bases policiales y unidades militares en el suroeste de Colombia, y han dejado al menos 14 muertos y decenas de heridos.
(2026-04-26). Reportan tiroteo en cena de corresponsales de la Casa Blanca, Trump evacuado e ileso. cubadebate.cu El presidente Donald Trump y otros miembros de su gabinete fueron evacuados este sábado cuando el Servicio Secreto detectó un tirador en las afueras del salón donde se celebraba la cena de la Asociación de Corresponsales de la Casa Blanca, en el hotel Washington Hilton. Trump fue reportado ileso y el FBI informó que fue detenido el tirador.
(2026-04-25). Hezbollah's resistance prevails. iacenter.org By Sara Flounders April 20, 2026 What is clear from the recent ceasefire in Lebanon is that Hezbollah has survived, regrouped and rearmed. This is a fact on the ground despite numerous news articles and statements in the Zionist media and the U.S. corporate media claiming that Hezbollah was defeated and totally destroyed. Hezbollah is the party and liberation organization, with massive support, that drove the Israeli occupiers out of southern Lebanon in 2000. Hezbollah has agreed to past ceasefires as it has to the present ceasefire, but based on concrete experience with decades of past brutal Zionist occupations…
(2026-04-25). Starmer's FCDO closes Israel war-crime monitoring unit, 'loses' massive evidence. thecanary.co 
The Starmer government's Foreign Office (FCDO) has closed down its unit that tracked Israeli atrocities and breaches of humanitarian law in Gaza and Lebanon. The closure also shuts down the Conflict and Security Monitoring Project run by the Centre for Information Resilience. This is — now was — the FCDO-funded project that reviews the legality […] | By
(2026-04-25). Israel's diabolical killing machine and how it targets journalists. asiapacificreport.nz 
As World Press Freedom Day rapidly approaches and Reporters Without Borders has condemned the Israeli government for its massacre of journalists in Lebanon and Palestine, New Zealand journalist David Robie reflects in a speech at Te Komititanga Square today. MEDIA FREEDOM: By David Robie In a week's time next Sunday, it is World Press Freedom…
(2026-04-25). Wounded Lebanese journalist recounts hours of agony when Israeli strike killed colleague. haaretz.com 'Amal was crawling, she was wounded — her nose and head and shoulder and leg,' Faraj recalled, speaking with difficulty with her face swollen and bruised. Faraj said Khalil had also suffered burn wounds after the targeted car next to them caught fire…
(2026-04-25). a Lebanese person who sought asylum in Israel. Many Israeli Arabs see us at. haaretz.com Lebanese-born Jonathan Alkhouri, whose father was in the pro-Israel South Lebanon Army, recalls the day the IDF withdrew and Hezbollah entered his village, and explains why he now does PR internationally for Israel…
(2026-04-25). Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon After "Hunting" Down Her and a Colleague. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang This article was originally published by Truthout Israel targeted the slain journalist's colleague with three strikes, including one on an ambulance she was in. Israeli forces killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded her colleague, Zeinab Faraj, on Wednesday, firing multiple strikes on the journalists in southern Lebanon in Israel's latest attack on …
(2026-04-25). Israel kills 10 in Lebanon despite ceasefire extension. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks. scmp.com Lebanese state media reported a series of new Israeli strikes in the country's south on Saturday night, after attacks earlier in the day killed six people despite a recently extended ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hezbollah. | The new attacks followed orders from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the military to "forcefully attack Hezbollah targets" after the army accused it of breaching the truce.
(2026-04-25). Israeli forces kill 13 Palestinians in Gaza in last 24 hours. newarab.com 
Israel's attacks on the devastated enclave have become more deadly after truces were reached in Iran and Lebanon. | Three children and a woman, as well as two police officers are among those killed. | Sour…
(2026-04-25). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com The latest developments in the Middle East war: – Israel strikes southern Lebanon -Lebanese state media reported a series of new Israeli strikes in at least four different locations in the country's south late Saturday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered his military to attack Hezbollah following alleged ceasefire breaches.Attacks earlier in the day reportedly killed six people, despite a recently extended ceasefire.- Iran FM back to Pakistan -…
(2026-04-25). Six killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon's health ministry said "Two Israeli enemy strikes, on a truck and a motorbike, in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqeef in the Nabatieh district killed four people," a ministry statement said. | It lat…
(2026-04-25). Israeli strikes kill six in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Israeli strikes killed six people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, Lebanese health officials said.
(2026-04-25). Palestinians are holding local elections, but hardly anyone is running. Here's why that matters. mondoweiss.net 
Municipal elections were the last democratic outlet Palestinians had. This year, barely anyone is running, as two years of genocide and Israeli crackdown have hollowed out Palestinian political life.
(2026-04-25). Joy and desire for change as Gaza's Deir el-Balah holds elections. aljazeera.com Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.
(2026-04-25). Watch: Australian workers and youth oppose Gaza genocide and war in Iran. wsws.org Protesters in Brisbane and Adelaide denounced the federal Labor government for its complicity in the US-led imperialist assault in the Middle East.
(2026-04-25). Filmmaker Adderley says he will seek legal advice as Greens capitulate again. thecanary.co 
Filmmaker, anti-genocide campaigner and Green Party candidate Mark Adderley has reacted with fury to smears from Israel fanatic Labour front-bencher Steve Reed. He has also blasted the Green Party administration for (again) capitulating to fake antisemitism smears from Reed and the Israel lobby media. The Greens have again fallen for Labour's and the Israel lobby's […] | By
(2026-04-25). New death penalty law should force Starmer government to reevaluate UK policy toward Israel. mondoweiss.net 
British Member of Parliament Iqbal Mohamed asks if genocide, starvation, and the introduction of a death penalty for Palestinians alone are not red lines for this Labour government, then what is? The UK government must reevaluate its Israel policy now.
(2026-04-25). Protesters stage Epstein protest before White House Correspondents' Dinner. aljazeera.com Photos of Jeffrey Epstein and US President Trump were projected onto the hotel hosting a gala for White House press.
(2026-04-25). A Dialogue Across Civilisations, For Now. popularresistance.org During some of the worst days of the illegal US-Israeli war on Iran, I was talking to friends who were in the civilian areas being bombed. Some of them are scholars, others poets and artists, some work in the government, others in institutions of different kinds. All of them, regardless of their views of the government, stood defiant. Not one person felt that their world was under threat. They remained steadfast, their courage emanating from an immense belief in the resilience of Iranian civilisation. | Marxist and national liberation thought have had a very complex history with the concept of 'civilisation'.
(2026-04-25). Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, April 25 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States.Fidan, speaking to reporters in London on Friday evening, said a technical team was expected to carry out mine‚Äëclearing work in the strait after any agreement, adding that Turkey viewed such efforts positively in principle as a humanitarian duty.Here are some details from Fidan's remarks:…
(2026-04-25). White Power, White Decadence, White Denial. popularresistance.org Ajamu, the U.S. and Israel began their attack on Iran on February 28, thinking they could change the regime with a bombing campaign. But fortunately, Iran has better defense capabilities than they thought, and has been able to defend itself. Things have not worked out the way the US thought. There is a ceasefire in effect, there were talks which did not last very long, which actually, perhaps is better for Iran. Iran is controlling the Strait of Hormuz. The US claimed to have boarded an Iranian vessel. What is your understanding of where we are now?
(2026-04-25). African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages. aljazeera.com Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.
(2026-04-25). Imperialism vs. resistance — U.S.-Israel vs. West Asian resistance. iacenter.org By Sue Harris April 24, 2026 There are two ways of conducting a war that have become fairly obvious in this current phase of the battle between imperialism and the resistance against it. The style of the resistance is to limit the destructive power of imperialism, to destroy their military bases and to destroy their weapons and the factories that produce them — to make it unprofitable to attack, as by blocking the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has done. This approach is an attack against objects and not people. The message is "go away and leave us alone, or you'll be sorry." That is pretty much how Iran and the…
(2026-04-25). Blockade of Strait of Hormuz increases risk of hunger and poverty for tens of millions of people. infobrics.org Supply chains on the brink of disruption unlike any time since COVID-19.
(2026-04-25). Racine, WI April 25, 2026: Stand For Peace! Stop U.S.-Israel War On Iran! Free Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
Martin Luther King Plaza tomorrow, Saturday, April 25th, from 12: 30 to 1: 30 pm, on the corner of State Street, Marquette Street and 909 Dr. Martin Luther Drive, Racine WI 53404 for Peace and Justice. | Students occupy City Hall in Milwaukee April 24, 2026. / Photo: WI BOPM…
(2026-04-25). Iran says most missile capabilities 'unused' in war with US: report. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). From the 1953 Coup to Today: Jeffrey Sachs Explains America's Endless War on Iran. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Jeffrey Sachs doesn't raise his voice — he doesn't have to. In this wide‚Äëranging conversation with Tucker Carlson, Sachs lays out a devastating, historically grounded indictment of U.S. foreign policy, the manufactured "Iran threat," and the decades‚Äëlong fusion of American empire with Israel's regional ambitions. What emerges is not a hot take but …
(2026-04-25). Iran forwards evidence of US-Israeli attacks on civilians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society said that documentation of American-Israeli attacks on civilian targets has been submitted to international bodies.
(2026-04-25). Operation Eagle Claw: Historic US Army failure in Iran's Tabas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — On April 24, 1980, the US Delta Force, which sought to release the US Embassy staff held in Tehran, suffered from a humiliating defeat in Tabas Desert in northeast Iran.
(2026-04-25). IRGC destroys cells preparing attacks in western Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they dismantled multiple armed cells in western Kordestan and Kermanshah provinces that were preparing the ground for a military attack.
(2026-04-25). US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan. ptcnews.tv US-Iran second round of talks: As a second round of talks on the West Asia conflict is set to begin in Islamabad, Iran has said it will not hold any direct meetings with the United States. Instead, it | US-Iran second round of talks: No direct talks as Tehran, Washington engagement via Pakistan…
(2026-04-25). No direct US-Iran talks despite negotiators heading to Pakistan. newarab.com 
Iran has said that there won't be direct talks with the US in Pakistan this weekend, despite the arrival of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad on Friday and a US delegation headed by
(2026-04-25). UAE's dollar swap threats show how brittle these US alliances can be. responsiblestatecraft.org The most striking moment in recent talks between United Arab Emirates officials and U.S. Treasury officials in Washington wasn't the Emiratis' suggestion of a currency swap line, but the warning they attached to it. If the UAE runs out of dollars, Emirati officials reportedly The U.S. dollar's dominance rests, in part, on its near monopoly over oil transactions.
(2026-04-25). Araghchi meets Munir to discuss latest developments on truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday to discuss Tehran's position on ending the ongoing war.
(2026-04-25). Why does Iran reject negotiation under blockade, threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Experience has shown that entering negotiations under pressure not only fails to yield concessions, but can also lead to a form of "political humiliation."
(2026-04-25). Pezeshkian, Sharif discuss regional peace efforts in call. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation on Saturday with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to dicsuss the evolving regional situation, the Prime Minister's Office said.
(2026-04-25). Palestinians bury pregnant woman and 2 of her children killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. scmp.com Palestinians on Saturday buried a woman pregnant with twins and two of her children who were among at least 13 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza. | The toll on Friday included two men who were killed in Gaza City, and eight others killed in the southern city of Khan Younis, according to local hospitals. | Officials at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis said the eight people, including four police officers, were killed after Israel targeted a police vehicle.
(2026-04-25). Palestinians cast ballots in first elections since Gaza war. newarab.com 
Palestinians in the West Bank and a central area of Gaza cast their ballots in Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza's
(2026-04-25). Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in years. al-monitor.com By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ali SawaftaCAIRO/RAMALLAH, April 25 (Reuters) – Palestinians were voting in local elections on Saturday that include Gaza for the first time in two decades and will gauge the political mood at a time when Israel's government is seeking to destroy any future for a Palestinian state.The West Bank-based Palestinian Authority hopes the symbolic inclusion of the Gazan city of Deir al-Balah will help reinforce its claim to authority over the war-torn territory, from where it was ousted by Hamas in 2007.
(2026-04-25). Palestinian local elections give some Gazans first chance to vote in years. tribune.com.pk 
Palestinians voted in local elections on Saturday that, for the first time in two decades, include Gaza and will gauge the political mood as Israel's government seeks to destroy any future for a Palestinian state. | The West Bank-based Palestinian Authority (PA) hopes the symbolic inclusion of the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah will reinforce its claim to authority over the territory from which it was ousted by Hamas in 2007. | Gazans, who are struggling to meet their basic needs in the devastated enclave, welcomed the opportunity to vote. | "As a Palestinian and a son of the Gaza Strip,…
(2026-04-25). Palestinians vote in first elections since Gaza war. al-monitor.com Palestinians in the West Bank and central Gaza voted for municipal councils on Saturday, the first elections since the Gaza war began. With a narrow slate of contenders, turnout was initially low in the occupied West Bank where 1.5 million people were registered to vote. But it was boosted by a last-minute surge, reaching 53.44 percent, the Ramallah-based Central Elections Commission (CEC) said, just fractionally lower than in the previous ballot in March 2022.
(2026-04-25). Hamas to negotiate disarmament with Board of Peace on Monday. haaretz.com Talks between Hamas and the Board of Peace are set to resume on Monday in Cairo. The mediators' proposal includes the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups, the reconstruction of Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops…
(2026-04-25). Hamas, Resistance groups decry Israeli attack on Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Hamas and other Palestinian Resistance groups have categorically denounced the latest wave of Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip as "a bloody Zionist escalation and full-fledged war crimes."
(2026-04-25). Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years. aljazeera.com Palestinians are voting in Gaza's first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.
(2026-04-25). Gaza area votes in first municipal election in 20 years. aljazeera.com Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
(2026-04-25). US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro's lawyer fees. aljazeera.com Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro's rights were violated following US abduction.
(2026-04-25). Why are Presidential Elections in Venezuela not yet Viable? orinocotribune.com By Andreína Chávez Alava — Apr 23, 2026 | Venezuela is facing one of its most challenging periods in history. The country does not directly control its oil revenue, which is held in the US Treasury. This is similar to how Washington has controlled Iraq's oil revenue since the 2003 military invasion, effectively using it as leverage to influence Iraqi politics and international relations. | In Venezuela's case, the oil grab followed the US military bombardment and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, creating an unprecedented constitutional challenge regarding governance. Acting President D…
(2026-04-25). Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi honoured with Georg Forster Research Award. tribune.com.pk 
Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first Pakistani to be awarded the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award. | Dr Zaidi, professor at the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab (PEARL) at the Institute of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (IMMG), University of the Punjab, received the honour in recognition of her academic and research contributions. | The Georg Forster Research Award is granted annually by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to internationally recognised academics from developing and transition countries in acknowledgement of their research achieveme…
(2026-04-25). Trump welcomes crypto contest winners to Mar-a-Lago. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump will host winners of his second annual meme coin contest at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday. The event offers top buyers of his $TRUMP cryptocurrency an audience with him, despite the token's value dropping 96% from its peak last year. The gathering comes amid increased scrutiny of the …
(2026-04-25). Taliban says Afghans stuck in Qatar who helped US in war can safely return home. scmp.com Afghanistan's foreign ministry says Afghans who helped America's war effort and have been stuck in Qatar in the hope of reaching the United States can safely return to Afghanistan. | The statement on Saturday by foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi comes after reports emerged that the Trump administration is in discussions to potentially send 1,100 Afghans who assisted the US during its war in Afghanistan, and relatives of US service members, to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2026-04-25). Russia Is Not Dumping Gold. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has now sold physical gold from central bank linked reserves for the first time in about a quarter century, and the headline number is real enough to matter. bne IntelliNews reported sales of 300,000 troy ounces in January and 200,000 in February. The Bank of Russia's January bulletin showed 74.8 million fine troy ounces …
(2026-04-25). A defining week in Africa: between moral voice, political tensions, and economic reality. moderndiplomacy.eu Africa has shown itself in the past week again as a continent of dramatic contrasts, in which moral leadership, political turmoil, and financial aspiration come into collision in a manner that would not only chart its own future but also that of the world. The continent is going through a time that is both precarious …
(2026-04-25). How Iran turned pressure into initiative. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Authority is no longer measured by who strikes first, but by who manages the chaos that follows. In the 40-day war, Iran proved it can sustain pressure, seize momentum, and redefine the equation.
(2026-04-25). ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is declaring the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Class XII (Class 12th) and Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) Class X (Class 10th) 2026 reults on its official website results.cisce.org and cisce.org.
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Pakistan marks major milestone with launch of EO-3 satellite to boost Earth observation capability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Saturday achieved a "major milestone" in its space programme with the successful launch of an indigenous Electro-Optical Satellite (EO-3), the military's media wing said. | In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the satellite was launched from China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre with the support of the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission. | According to Xinhua, the satellite lifted off at 8: 15pm (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-6 carrier rocket and successfully entered its planned orbit. The launch marked the 640th flight mission of the Long March…
(2026-04-25). The real reason stock markets are still flying high despite grave risks. scmp.com Financial markets, stock markets especially, appear able to defy gravity despite the global geopolitical and economic situation. A plethora of institutional and individual explanations have been offered as to why, but most seem to miss the point. | Which is, at least in part, that we have created a kind of monster in the asset management industry, which channels a glut of global savings into a limited number of investment areas and which, by virtue of these captive inflows, is able to maintain…
(2026-04-25). Khatam al-Anbia warns US against continuation of blockade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters of Iran warned that continued acts of blockade and maritime piracy by the United States will trigger a strong response from the Iranian Armed Forces.
(2026-04-25). Tehran's Imam Khomeini airport resumes operations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) has resumed flights after nearly two-month hiatus since the US-Zionist aggression began on Feb, 28th.
(2026-04-25). Hesse, Germany: 4 tannery workers killed in workplace accident. wsws.org Four workers have lost their lives following hydrogen sulphide poisoning at a tannery in Runkel, Hesse, highlighting severe deficiencies in occupational safety and environmental monitoring.
(2026-04-25). Katseye's Manon Hiatus Has Fans Asking A Bigger Question: Why Are Black Women Always The 'Weakest Link' In Girl Groups? newsone.com : | ✕ | The global girl group Katseye was supposed to be having a moment. | Fresh off their historic But instead of celebrating a breakthrough year, Katseye is now at the center of a growing controversy that feels all too familiar. | On Feb.
(2026-04-25). Why youth must refuse the draft. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft April 22, 2026 From 'Stop the Draft Week' in 1967 to protests against registration in the early 1980s, youth in the U.S. have resisted forced conscription. Two weeks ago, the ruling class made a decision against the will of the people, taking the first steps toward reinstituting the draft by passing automatic registration targeting males between the ages of 18 and 26. In other words, they intended to send working-class youth to their deaths as they have done for centuries. None of this is new. The capitalist class has always exploited every tool at its disposal to push young people into the milita…
(2026-04-25). Six charged in UK after van hits Israel-linked drone factory. newarab.com 
Six people are due to appear in a The investigation into the incident in the early hours of Friday at the premises in central England has been led by counter-terrorism officers, Leicestershire Police said. | The business allegedly targeted is understood to be specialised military drone maker UAV Tactical Systems, according to Britain's domestic Press Association (PA) news agency. | Israel-based defe…
(2026-04-25). Russia accuses US of using coups, kidnappings to 'defend its well-being' at any cost. scmp.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of ‚Å abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic ‚Å conventions in pursuit of its ‚Å own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday. | Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was "taking us back to a world where ‚Äånothing existed" in international law.
(2026-04-25). Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol against war on Iran. iacenter.org By Gerry Condon April 24, 2026 A coalition of veterans groups gathered in the U.S. Capitol April 20 to express their deep opposition to the U.S. war on Iran. Some 130 veterans and military family members held a solemn, disciplined protest in the Capitol Rotunda demanding that the Trump administration end its illegal war on Iran and that Congress stop funding the war. Veterans groups protest in U.S. Capitol Rotunda, April 20, 2026. Credit: VFP The veterans, many of whom served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan, conducted a flag folding ceremony and played Taps on a bugle in honor of the 13 service members who have alread…
(2026-04-25). US should learn lessons from its historic defeats in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian has recalled the failed US Eagle Claw Operation in Iran's Tabas in 1980. urging Washington and other global powers to learn good lessons from the historic defeats.
(2026-04-25). CIA agents reported killed in Mexico were not authorised to operate: Gov't. aljazeera.com Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.
(2026-04-25). Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says. aljazeera.com Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ‚Å assault involving multiple groups.
(2026-04-25). Trump's "Department of War" seeks to enlist US auto companies in accelerated arms buildup. wsws.org The recent meetings between Pentagon officials and top US auto executives are aimed at securing the more direct integration of the auto industry into the war drive of US imperialism.
(2026-04-25). Iran, Turkey inaugurate new customs posts at common border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran and Republic of Turkey opened the Gurbulak Customs Post at the common border, a move expected to boost and enhance bilateral economic cooperation and transit capacity to a great extent.
(2026-04-25). Six charged in UK after van targets Israel-linked drone factory. newarab.com Six people are due to appear in a The investigation into the incident in the early hours of Friday at the premises in central England has been led by counter-terrorism officers, Leicestershire Police said. | The business allegedly targeted is understood to be specialised military drone maker UAV Tactical Systems, according to Britain's domestic Press Association (PA) news agency. | Israel-based defe…
(2026-04-25). Shin Bet will collapse faster than police. No internal force can stop. haaretz.com David Zini may have lacked the chops required for heading the Shin Bet, but that hasn't stopped him from fomenting an upheaval there. Only civil society can stop the collapse, warns one of his predecessors…
(2026-04-25). Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon. aljazeera.com An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-25). Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests. al-monitor.com April 24 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday.Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was "taking us back to a world where nothing existed" in international law.
(2026-04-25). Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns. grist.org 
Nearly half of children in the United States are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, according to a new report, as experts warned Donald Trump's expansive rollback of protections will make the situation worse. | The 27th annual air quality report from the American Lung Association, or ALA, released on Wednesday evaluates pollution across the country by grading levels of ground-level ozone — also known as smog —as well as year-round and short-term spikes in particle pollution, commonly referred to as soot. The report analyzed quality-assured data collected between 2022 and 2024. | It found…
(2026-04-25). Pakistan envoy to US says Islamabad committed to diplomacy, regional stability. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, on Saturday reiterated Islamabad's commitment to regional stability and diplomatic engagement while highlighting the country's evolving geopolitical role during an address at Columbia University. | Speaking at a discussion hosted by the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Sheikh outlined Pakistan's foreign policy priorities, including its engagement with the US and efforts to promote dialogue in regional conflicts. | He said Pakistan continues to play a constructive role in facilitating diplomatic engagement, including in the Iran&…
(2026-04-25). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Failure in Iran Exposes the Crumbling Myth of U.S. Hegemony. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff Jeffrey Sachs has been warning for years that the "unipolar moment" was never real — and in this conversation with Glenn Diesen, he lays out the clearest case yet. Trump's failure in the Iran War, Sachs argues, didn't just expose the limits of one administration. It exposed the limits of the entire post‚ÄëCold …
(2026-04-25). Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, says army. geo.tv 
Malian soldiers are pictured during a patrol with soldiers from the new Takuba force near the Niger border in Dansongo Circle, Mali, August 23, 2021. — Reuters BAMAKO: Militants staged attacks in Mali's capital Bamako and in several locations in the interior of the country on…
(2026-04-25). Iran UN mission slams US seizure of dialysis supply ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's mission to the United Nations has fiercely condemned the United States' seizure of an Iranian vessel carrying vital dialysis equipment, warning the "illegal" act puts vulnerable patients at grave risk.
(2026-04-25). BOOK REVIEW: — The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Rise of. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-25). New Zealand government minister stokes anti-Indian racism. wsws.org The right-wing nationalist NZ First Party is scapegoating immigrants for the social crisis caused by austerity measures imposed by successive Labour and National Party-led governments, in which NZ First has also played a major role.
(2026-04-25). Voting on Orthodoxy: How Councils Rewrote Christian Belief. muslimskeptic.com In the Islamic intellectual tradition, within Ahl al-Sunnah wa 'l-Jama'ah, there is a long-standing claim (supported by extensive textual transmission) that the core doctrinal framework has remained substantially stable for well over a millennium. While juristic schools may differ and theological debates did certainly occur, the foundational creedal commitments were never subject to periodic redefinition …
(2026-04-25). Manitowoc, WI: Event Draws Labor Community Participants (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). A possible new destination for Guardiola after Manchester City. thecanary.co 
Caught between a packed schedule of big matches and the approach of decisive moments, Pep Guardiola is navigating one of the most critical periods of the season with Manchester City, as the stakes of the competitions overlap with questions about the future. It all begins with the FA Cup, before a series of crucial Premier […] | By
(2026-04-25). Hungary's Orban won't take up parliament seat after landslide loss, wants to lead renewal. scmp.com Hungary's outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he would not take up his seat in parliament following his party's landslide defeat in this month's election but wants to stay on as Fidesz's leader to lead a process of "renewal". | The most dominant figure in Hungarian politics since the fall of communism in 1989, Orban has sat in Hungary's legislature for 36 years without interruption, serving as prime minister for the past sixteen years.
(2026-04-25). US uses unusual routes to send jet fuel to Japan, Philippine bases amid Hormuz closure. scmp.com An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. | A request for offers to ship 235,000 barrels of jet fuel from Cherry Point in Blaine, Washington, where BP has a refinery, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a strategic access point and logistics hub for US naval operations, was issued on Thursday, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The cargo is…
(2026-04-25). Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City. aljazeera.com Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Araghchi meets with Pakistan PM Sharif in Islamabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
(2026-04-25). 'It's all about keeping wages at poverty levels to overpay their CEOs'. mronline.org 
CounterSpin interview with Sarah Anderson on poverty wages.
(2026-04-25). Marine biologist shares why she returned a restaurant crustacean to the sea. thecanary.co 
Marine biologist Emma Smart was sentenced for criminal damage last week, after releasing a lobster from a seafood restaurant back in April 2025. Amidst accusations that the environmental activist harmed animals displayed for public education, Smart shares what motivated her to intervene and questions whether the response of the police, courts and media were proportionate. […] | By
(2026-04-25). Pope Leo urges worldwide abolition of death penalty. scmp.com Pope Leo has called for the worldwide abolition of the death penalty on Saturday, a day after the US administration mulled expanding the penalty. | "The dignity of the person is not lost even after very serious crimes are committed," Leo said in a video message marking the 15th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in his home state of Illinois.
(2026-04-25). FM Dar shares updates on ongoing diplomatic efforts by Pakistan with Egypt, Türkiye. tribune.com.pk 
As part of its ongoing diplomatic outreach, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday held separate telephonic conversations with his counterparts from Türkiye and Egypt, emphasising dialogue and diplomacy as key to regional peace and stability. | DPM Dar held a telephone conversation with the Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. | According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, during the call, Dar shared developments on Pakistan's ongoing diplomatic efforts, emphasising that sustained engagement through dialogue and diplomacy remained the only viable means of prom…
(2026-04-25). UK PM vows legislation to ban Iran Guards: report. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-25). The Constitutional Origins of the War in Iran. juancole.com (
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). 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).
(2026-04-25). US lawmakers seek to pause H-1B visas for three years, tables new legislation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A group of Republican lawmakers has proposed a new bill to stop giving H-1B visas for three years and make major changes to the system. They say the current programme has hurt job opportunities for Americans. | The bill, called the "End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026," was introduced by Eli Crane. It aims to restart the visa system later with stricter rules. | "The federal government should work for hardworking citizens, not the profit margins of massive corporations. We owe it to the American people to prevent the broken H-1B system from boxing them out of jobs they are qualified to perform," Crane…
(2026-04-25). HBL PSL 11: PM Shehbaz approves spectators' attendance for final. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday took a major decision to allow cricket fans to attend the final of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the stadium. | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi wrote in a post on X, " Dear cricket fans, I requested Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to allow spectators in the stadiums. While he was also inclined to permit fans, he emphasised that austerity measures are currently in place across Pakistan, with efforts underway to minimise fuel consumption". | "However, on the request of franchise owners, he has graciously approved the presence of fans for the PSL…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). Hair remembers: The crime you know is happening to you. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-25). VIDEO: Iran's police commando unit shoots down US aircraft. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The moment when Iran's police commando unit targeted a US aircraft in southern Isfahan province during wartime.
(2026-04-25). Why Spain's 'fruit bowl' diplomacy with China comes up rather empty. scmp.com Every time a European leader lands in Beijing with a business delegation, the same speculation follows: is the Atlantic consensus beginning to crack? Is part of Europe drifting towards China and away from Washington? | In Spain's case, the drama expires on contact with the record. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's four visits to Beijing in four years have not produced a European pivot, a strategic vision or a narrower trade imbalance. They have produced market access for agricultural goods.
(2026-04-25). Olympians hail 'everlasting' friendship on visit to China Window Centre. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's renowned former hockey Olympian Samiullah Khan, famously known as the 'Flying Horse', declared on Saturday that the Pakistan-China friendship is "everlasting" and admired worldwide. | He made these remarks during a visit to the China Window, a Chinese cultural centre established in Peshawar. Khan was accompanied by seven other Pakistani Olympians: Naeem Akhtar, Nasser Ali, Ayaz Mahmood, Dr Aatif Bashir, Shakeel Abbasi, Rahim Khan, and Kashif Jawad. Former | Pakistani squash champion Qamar Zaman was also present on the occasion. | Speaking to media, Samiullah expressed his delight at visiting the cen…
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). As Opposition Grows, Oklahoma Organizers Share How They Halted an ICE Warehouse. truthout.org The recent move from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to convert empty or surplus warehouses into large-scale ICE detention centers has produced a new terrain of struggle in the fight against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A notable departure from ICE's existing detention system, which largely relies on contracts with county sheriff's departments and privately run prison… |
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.
(2026-04-25). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-25). Iran beach soccer team east bast Thailand in Sanya 2026. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — The Iranian national beach soccer team put on an absolute clinic this Saturday, demolishing Thailand with a dominant 13-1 victory in their second group stage encounter at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games.
(2026-04-25). 60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel's West Bank annexation steps. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-25). The fastest red card in World Cup history. thecanary.co 
The introduction of the card system (yellow and red) marked a turning point in the history of the World Cup, as sendings-off had previously been communicated verbally without any clear visual indication. This change, which officially began at the 1970 tournament, reshaped the relationship between the referee and the players, and made discipline clearer to […] | By
(2026-04-25). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-25). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-25). Guardiola criticises FIFA over the 2026 World Cup. thecanary.co 
In a fresh development highlighting a growing crisis in modern football, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has criticised the sharp rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, warning of the impact this will have on fans' ability to attend the world's biggest football event. Guardiola's comments came during a press conference ahead of […] | By
(2026-04-25). American "Micro-Militarism: Or How Defeat in the Iran War Will Accelerate American Global Decline. scheerpost.com Alfred McCoy Writing more than 2,000 years ago, the Greek historian Plutarch gave us an eloquent description of what modern historians now call "micro-militarism." When an imperial power like Athens then, or America now, is in decline, its leaders often react emotionally by mounting seemingly bold military strikes in hopes of regaining the imperial grandeur that's slipping …
(2026-04-25). In Supreme Court fight against deportation shield, Trump says judges have no role. al-monitor.com By Andrew ChungApril 25 (Reuters) – Among President Donald Trump's main arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court defending his moves to rescind humanitarian protections that shield hundreds of thousands of immigrants from deportation, one stands out: Courts cannot review his administration's decisions in this area.
(2026-04-25). Earth Energy Imbalance: The Sun versus CO2. wattsupwiththat.com Do solar and greenhouse gas radiation affect ocean heat content in the same way?
(2026-04-25). Seven teens arrested on suspicion of stabbing pizza shop worker to death on Independence Day. haaretz.com A source says Israel Police have obtained 'significant evidence' linking the suspects, aged 13-17, to the murder of 21-year-old Yimano Binyamin Zelka earlier this week. The main suspect was arrested in a safehouse and his parents are suspected of obstructing the investigation…
(2026-04-25). Iraq deadlock persists over next prime minister. newarab.com 
Iraq's main Shiite alliance failed on Friday to agree on a new candidate for prime minister after US pressure stymied the chances of frontrunner They h…
(2026-04-25). Palestine & South Africa with ILWU Local 10 Retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas. indybay.org ILWU Local 10 retired Secretary Treasurer Clarence Thomas spoke at a meeting in Oakland on the ILWU Local 10 fight for South Africa and Palestine…
(2026-04-25). Iran parl. speaker sees financial war as frontline against US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said that the main battleground for confronting the United States lies in the financial warfare, emphasizing that economic resistance is the key to weakening US influence.
(2026-04-25). Hundreds Protest Against Citizens Bank Over Ties To ICE Prison Partners. popularresistance.org On Thursday, hundreds of demonstrators from the Northeast region of the United States gathered outside the Citizens Bank annual shareholders' meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, to protest against the company's financial relationships with for-profit prison corporations that operate facilities for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). | A group of organizations calling themselves the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition is demanding that the bank end its relationship with ICE, specifically by halting its financial ties with CoreCivic and The GEO Group, prison corporations that work on behalf of the federal agency…
(2026-04-25). How Transnational Repression Tests European Democracies. fairobserver.com The contemporary rise of transnational repression has exposed a structural paradox in liberal democracies. Authoritarian regimes increasingly exert coercive influence within democratic countries, even though they lack formal political authority there. Protecting exiled dissidents is not merely a human rights concern, but also a crucial test of democratic sovereignty. Exile has traditionally been understood as…
(2026-04-25). Ukraine war: at least 6 die, over 30 wounded, in massive Russian attack. scmp.com Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said on Saturday, most of them in an attack on a residential building in the eastern city of Dnipro. | Over 30 people were injured, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. | Ukraine's General Staff said Russia launched 47 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as 619 drones of various types. | Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022.
(2026-04-25). Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers. aljazeera.com Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
(2026-04-25). Explosion in southwest Colombia kills at least 14, state governor says. aljazeera.com Authorities in Cauca region demand 'decisive' government action after deadly explosion on Pan-American Highway.
(2026-04-25). Within the United States, We Must Embrace Revolutionary Defeatism. orinocotribune.com By Shabbir Rizvi — Apr 22, 2026 | World War I was a bloodbath for the working and oppressed people of the world. In an imperialist war, more than 60 million soldiers were sent into war at the behest of the capitalists of their nations, in a conquest to ultimately secure new markets and resources for each country's ruling elite. | An estimated 20 million people — between soldiers and civilian casualties — would lose their lives as a result of capitalist greed. | As a quick refresher, the contradictions that birthed the global conflict were, of course, the contradictions brought by capitalism, as R…
(2026-04-25). El Salvador's Bukele regime stages mass show trial for nearly 500 alleged gang members. wsws.org Trump's support for Bukele seeks to normalize the authoritarian doctrine that the state may detain or even kill individuals based on suspicion alone, without due process.
(2026-04-25). Experts denounce "utterly horrifying" state of Six Counties' emergency care. thecanary.co 
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) has decried the dire state of the north of Ireland's emergency departments (ED). The RCEM said the new figures released by the Department of Health (DoH) about A&E units show: …the worst four and 12-hour performance for Northern Irish EDs for any quarter on record. In a statement, […] | By
(2026-04-25). High Court affirms Attorney role in vetting police appointments. haaretz.com The High Court orders Ben-Gvir to allow Baharav-Miara's input a week before appointments. The justices also ruled that the commissioner's recommendations should be simultaneously presented to Ben-Gvir and to Baharav-Miara…
(2026-04-25). PhD Student Yousof Azizi Is Illegally Abducted, Imprisoned And Abused. popularresistance.org Maryland – Without warning, on April 13, after returning home from dropping off his 11 year-old daughter at school and his 3 year-old son at daycare, public policy PhD student Yousof Azizi was abducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in front of his home in Germantown, MD on fabricated charges regarding his visa status. Azizi and his wife, Aliyeh Hashemi, who recently completed her PhD in the field of health, have been living in the United States for over a decade and have complied with all visa requirements throughout that time. Both of their children were born in the United States.
(2026-04-25). Friday 5/1: On May Day-Stop Fascist War Drive Abroad & Win The War At Home The Main Enemy Is At Home! indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza next to SF Ferry Building | San Francisco…
(2026-04-25). US-Kuwaiti journalist leaves Kuwait after detention release. newarab.com 
(2026-04-25). EC hosts provincial Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria. sanews.gov.za EC hosts provincial Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria | The Eastern Cape Provincial Government, led by Premier Oscar Mabuyane, will host its official Freedom Day commemoration in Alexandria on Monday, 27 April 2026. | The event will take place at the Derrick Mbele Stadium in the Nonkqubela Location, Alexandria, and is expected to bring together communities, government leaders and stakeholders to celebrate more than three decades of democracy and constitutional governance in South Africa. | This year's commemoration will be held under the theme: "Freedom and the Rule of Law: Thirty Years of Democratic Citize…
(2026-04-25). In Pictures: 1st Batch of Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive in Makkah, Madinah. ummid.com The first batch of pilgrims arrived in Makkah al Mukarramah and Madinah al Munawwarah as Hajj 2026 operations formally kicked off Saturday April 18, 2026.
(2026-04-25). Oil tanker hijacked off Somalia. newarab.com 
An oil tanker has been hijacked off the coast of The development added to risks for navigating in the Red Sea, which has become a more important supply route given the Iranian stranglehold on the The tanker was seized northeast of the Somali city of Maree…
(2026-04-25). Milwaukee: Students Walk Out City Wide to Demand "ICE Out," "Free Palestine" to Support Educators! (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). Flood of small parcels from China pushes Belgian airport's capacity to limit. scmp.com More than 4 million small parcels from China have arrived at the freight airport in Liege, Belgium, every day since the beginning of the year. On the receiving end, the Belgian customs inspection team at the airport has only 80 members. | Belgium's top customs official, Kristian Vanderwaeren, said the airport, close to the Netherlands, Germany and France, was built, in part, to cater to e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Shein, Temu and Alibaba.
(2026-04-25). The U.S. Lost Hungary But The Interference Continues. moderndiplomacy.eu After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán suffered a massive defeat in Hungary's April 12 parliamentary election. Many observers have described the outcome as a stern ideological rebuke of the Trump administration, which lobbied heavily in Orbán's favor, and have argued that Orbán's defeat would allow the EU to bolster its support for …
(2026-04-25). Pa. election 2026: What to know about Horsham and Lower Salford ballot questions ahead of the primary. whyy.org Registered voters in two Montgomery County townships can weigh in on ballot questions Pennsylvania has This election cycle, there are no ballot questions in any municipality in Bucks, Chester and Delaware cou…
(2026-04-25). Update On New York Climate Act Negotiations: Details Starting To Emerge. wattsupwiththat.com We need to force the activists to admit that their proposals don't work, and the only way to do it is to run right up to the Green Energy Wall.
(2026-04-25). Taliban govt says Afghans in Qatar can return 'with full confidence'. geo.tv 
Special Immigrants from Afghanistan walk through the in-processing building after their evacuation at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, August 20, 2021.— Reuters/FileThe Taliban government said on Saturday that Afghans who fled to Qatar, fearing reprisals over their collaboration with US…
(2026-04-25). Madison, May 8, 2026: Building Unity Gathering Potluck. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-25). The explicit manifesto of digital fascism: Palantir and the alliance of monopoly capital with the far Right. mronline.org 
A Leftist Reading of the Palantir Technologies Manifesto.
(2026-04-25). WHO approves first malaria treatment for babies. scmp.com The World Health Organization announced on Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time. | Artemether-lumefantrine is the first antimalarial formulation designed specifically for the youngest victims of the mosquito-borne disease. | "The prequalification designation indicates that the medicine meets international standards of quality, safety and efficacy," the WHO said in a statement.
(2026-04-25). 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.
(2026-04-25). France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution. aljazeera.com France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
(2026-04-25). Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US. aljazeera.com Trump's push for mass deportation has heightened fears that immigrant veterans of the US military could be expelled.
(2026-04-25). West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much. aljazeera.com Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
(2026-04-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Saturday, April 25.
(2026-04-25). Jerusalem — Residents of Sheikh Jarrah are being forcibly displaced by the Israeli occupation, yet again. thecanary.co 
The Jerusalem municipality has approved plans to construct a huge 11 storey ultra-Orthodox Jewish religious school on a 5000 square metres of land in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, in occupied East Jerusalem. The development will be at the heart of daily life for Palestinians, as the project — which includes classrooms, dormitories, and housing […] | By
(2026-04-25). Drought displaces tens of thousands in Somalia: UN. newarab.com 
The United Nations' migration agency said that in the five out of Somalia's 90 districts that it had surveyed, three out of every four new displacements were attributed to drought, while hunger levels were rising. | In Baidoa, Dayniile, Kahda, Diinsoor and Doolow, the…
(2026-04-25). Ronaldo's 969th career goal sets course for Al-Nassr's win over Al-Wasl. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo's 969th career goal set the course for Al-Nassr's victory over Al-Wasl in AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) Quarter-Final Sunday April 19, 2026.
(2026-04-25). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-25). Israeli Military Reportedly Bombed Lebanese Journalist, Blocked Rescuers. popularresistance.org The Israeli military reportedly targeted two Lebanese journalists, assassinating Amal Khalil who worked for the Al-Akhbar newspaper and seriously injuring freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj. | Lebanese Red Cross volunteers rescued Faraj but were unable to rescue Khalil before she died because the Israeli military opened fire on them, which Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called a "war crime." | "Israel's targeting of media professionals in the South while they are performing their professional duties can no longer be viewed as a series of isolated incidents," Salam declared.
(2026-04-25). Registration Starts for CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education has started registration of the candidates who wish to appear in the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam 2026 to be held in May this year.
(2026-04-25). Amid Mideast crisis, Pakistan emerges as central actor asserting beyond South Asia: US magazine. tribune.com.pk 
As regional tensions continue to reshape the geopolitical landscape, Pakistan has firmly established itself as a critical player in international diplomacy, effectively stepping into the role of a central mediator in the ongoing crisis between the United States and Iran. | In a recent article, the US-based The National Interest magazine highlights the significance of Islamabad's evolving role, noting that Pakistan's military leadership was successfully navigating a complex, high-stakes diplomatic landscape. This shift marks a notable transition for Pakistan, moving it from the periphery of Middle Eastern polit…
(2026-04-25). Press Freedom Groups Demand International Probe Into Israel's Killing of Journalist Amal Khalil. scheerpost.com Jake Johnson for Common Dreams Global press freedom organizations are demanding an immediate international probe into the Israeli military's apparently targeted killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who died trapped under the rubble of a home bombed by Israeli forces earlier this week. The calls for an urgent independent investigation came as the details surrounding Khalil's killing …
(2026-04-25). Washington is undermining international institutions with power politics. strategic-culture.su By Clifford A.KIRACOFE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United States must drop its cynical power politics, militarism, and im…
(2026-04-25). Hegseth says Iran blockade "going global," as US announces new sanctions on Chinese shipping. wsws.org The United States is expanding its naval blockade of Iran into a global operation against shipping in any ocean, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday. Hours earlier the Treasury Department sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and 40 shipping companies for buying Iranian crude.
(2026-04-25). Singularity and the Doomsday Clock. fairobserver.com The term "Singularity" refers to the point at which AI surpasses human intelligence and begins to improve itself faster than humans can understand or control. Once that threshold has been crossed, technological change can become unpredictable. In June 2023, a report by The New York Times argued that Silicon Valley was confronted with the idea…
(2026-04-25). United Iran has stood against Hebrew-Arab-American front. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) — A senior advisor on the International Affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that the united Iran has stood against the Hebrew-Arab-American front.
(2026-04-25). A list of the 13 fastest goals in World Cup history. thecanary.co 
In the history of the World Cup, not all moments are measured by their length, but sometimes by their sheer brevity. Since the very first iteration of the tournament, early goals have served as a surprise factor capable of turning the tide of matches before the crowds have even caught their breath, turning the opening […] | By
(2026-04-25). Israel Apologists Lie About Their Feelings And Beliefs, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | One of the most frustrating things about Israel apologists is how they constantly pretend to believe things they don't really believe in order to push Israeli PR. | There's a
(2026-04-25). Republicans Race to Advance Trump's Federal Reserve Pick. truthout.org In the late hours of Friday night, Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee scheduled a vote to advance President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, shortly after the Justice Department announced it was dropping its criminal probe into the current head of the central bank, Jerome Powell. The committee vote will take place on April 29, putting megarich financier Kevin Warsh on… |
(2026-04-25). El Baràßa con pie y medio en la corona liguera tras aumentar distancia a 11 unidades del Real Madrid (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El Barcelona está más cerca de conquistar su segundo título consecutivo de La Liga después de que Fermín López y Marcus Rashford anotaran para que el sábado el equipo consiguiera su primera victoria en Getafe en seis temporadas. Con este triunfo, los azulgranas dieron un paso de gigante hacia la corona, apoyados en la eficacia ofensiva y una defensa que supo resistir los embates del conjunto local.
(2026-04-25). El petróleo crudo cubano sí se puede refinar (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Una tecnología para el uso del crudo nacional desarrollada por el Centro de Investigaciones del Petróleo (Ceinpet), basada en la termoconversión, ha roto con el mito de que el petróleo cubano de alta densidad y viscocidad no podía procesarse a partir de soluciones propias.
(2026-04-25). Entrega Rusia a Cuba donativo de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu En la sede de la Embajada de Rusia en Cuba se celebró este viernes una ceremonia para hacer entrega al Gobierno cubano de un cargamento humanitario preparado por el Gobierno de San Petersburgo, consistente en un lote de medicamentos destinados a hospitales y clínicas de la isla.
(2026-04-25). Os 5 erros de Orban e dos populistas europeus. strategic-culture.su Se os populistas nà£o superarem o seu amadorismo e corrigirem as falhas estruturais, seguirá sendo um movimento de protesto em vez de uma soluàßà£o política definitiva. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para…
(2026-04-25). EEUU restaura el pelotón de fusilamiento como método de ejecución federal y endurece la pena de muerte. cubadebate.cu El Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos readoptó formalmente el uso del pelotón de fusilamiento como método de ejecución permitido dentro del protocolo federal de pena de muerte, en una decisión que reactiva las prácticas más severas de la primera administración de Donald Trump y acelera los procesos capitales en todo el país, informaron fuentes oficiales.
(2026-04-25). El Gamal family released from Dilley concentration camp: A victory in the fight against collective punishment. wsws.org The war on immigrants, and through them on the democratic rights of the entire working class, continues and is escalating, and the El Gamal family, including four minor children, remains under threat.
(2026-04-25). Barcelona on the brink of defending La Liga title after beating Getafe. aljazeera.com Barcelona move 11 points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race with five games to play.
(2026-04-25). Goodbye to Lenin and Leninism. links.org.au 
Leninists seldom asked themselves: if Lenin was always right, why did things go so wrong in Russia? Dan La Botz argues it is time to say goodbye to Lenin and Leninism.