(2026-05-01). Anti-genocide activist denounces imperialist violence in the Middle East in statement supporting International May Day Online Rally. wsws.org Dr. Abeer Omar, an assistant nursing professor at Trent University, in Peterborough, Ontario, denounced the systematic slaughter of healthcare workers by Israel in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon, and the US and Israel's targeting of civilians in their war of extermination against Iran.
(2026-05-01). How Netanyahu made Israel an ever more Lawless Nation. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has been empowered by his Likud Party and its coalition partners to behave in a more unhinged way than ever before. The longer he's been in office, the more he has become an anarchic wrecking ball targeting what's left of Israeli democracy. Under his rein, the Israeli military has terrorized civilian areas in Lebanon and Iran, while lawless gangs are given free rein in Israel and the Palestinian West Bank to terrorize native Palestinian communities, as the army looks the other way. The aim is to drive Palestinians out of thei…
(2026-05-01). Wishful thinking topple Iran or protect Israeli soldiers from drones. haaretz.com While Trump hesitates, Israel hopes for a resumption of the war with Iran ‚ñ Hezbollah has identified an IDF vulnerability – and questions are also arising within the units themselves regarding activity in Lebanon…
(2026-05-01). Iran surprises Trump with deadly 'Arash' drone as US blockade pressure faces new military reality. hindustantimes.com Tensions in West Asia are escalating as Iran stages a major military showcase featuring its latest drone technology amid stalled peace talks and rising regional friction. During a large rally in Tehran, Iran unveiled its new Arash suicide drone alongside the Shahed-136, signaling what officials describe as a strengthened deterrence posture. The display comes as Washington's blockade strategy and broader geopolitical standoff continue to fuel uncertainty across the region. The Arash drone, designed for long-range deep-strike missions, was presented as part of a broader demonstration of Iran's evolving unmanned war…
(2026-05-01). Trump's supercarrier flees Middle East? World's largest warship leaves Gulf after mysterious damage. hindustantimes.com The USS Gerald R. Ford heads back to the U.S. after a record 300-day deployment marked by technical issues, onboard fire, and crew fatigue. As tensions persist in the Strait of Hormuz, the carrier's departure raises fresh questions about U.S. naval readiness and regional military balance amid the fragile standoff with Iran.
(2026-05-01). Iran says it is not realistic to expect quick results from talks with U.S. haaretz.com
(2026-05-01). Time for Trump to dictate terms of Iran's surrender. onlineopinion.com.au 'We have all the cards.' What comes after Trump walks away from talks?
(2026-05-01). US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth testifies before a US House Armed Services Committee hearing titled "Department of Defence FY2027 Budget Request," on Capitol Hill on April 29, 2026. — AFPWhite House sees war powers clock as halted.No US-Iran fire reported since early April…
(2026-05-01). Jury Acquits Glass House ICE Raid Protester; Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out. indybay.org Pacifica's Capitalism, Race and Democracy covers the acquittal of CSU Channel adjunct professor John Caravello, a report by Palestinian graduate student Mahmoud Khalil and report on Iran…
(2026-05-01). '3 days in, no explosion…': Mojtaba aide taunts Trump over failed oil pressure & blockade strategy. hindustantimes.com Iran's parliament speaker ridicules Trump's claim that an Iranian oil well would explode "in three days," saying "no well exploded… next stop: 140" dollars a barrel. While Trump bets on a Hormuz blockade, China's independent refiners keep buying most of Iran's crude and $120 oil is squeezing American consumers instead.
(2026-05-01). King Charles' gift amuses Chinese, anti-spy agency makes allegation: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. US economic gap over China to widen, but Iran might bring them closer: former UN official…
(2026-05-01). Key deadline looms in US-Iran war as conflict drags on. newarab.com 
(2026-05-01). ICRC president arrives in Iran to discuss urgent humanitarian concerns. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Iran: ICRC president says a return to war would be ruinous for civilians. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org
(2026-05-01). The Guardian: Los más pobres sufrirán las consecuencias de las presiones de EEUU para impedir que Cuba envíe médicos a países vecinos. cubadebate.cu Novlyn Ebanks, de 73 años, tenía previsto recibir gratuitamente la cirugía ocular que necesitaba en el hospital St. Joseph de Kingston. Pero en marzo, tras la decisión unilateral de Jamaica de poner fin al acuerdo de cooperación de casi 30 años con Cuba, ya no pudo programar el procedimiento. El centro de oftalmología del hospital estaba atendido principalmente por médicos cubanos.
(2026-04-30). 750,000 Israelis unemployed amid wars with Iran, Hezbollah in Lebanon. haaretz.com The wider unemployment rate, which includes furloughed workers, jumped to over 16 percent in March, as the hostilities shuttered most economic activity across Israel…
(2026-04-30). Energy, logistics and security equation's new safe actor: Türkiye! unitedworldint.com/feed/ How has Türkiye become the most geostrategically important actor in the global system? By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The Ukraine War, the genocidal war in Gaza, the subsequent 12-day wars, and the U.S.-Iran war have ushered the global system into a period of restructuring, particularly in terms of energy supply security and logistical realities. This …
(2026-04-30). Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Global oil prices retreated after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel on Thursday on concerns that the US-Iran war could worsen and lead ‚Å to a protracted Middle East oil supply disruption that could hurt global economic growth. | Earlier in the day, the market moved higher after Axios, citing unidentified sources, reported late on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a series of military strikes on Iran in hopes it wi…
(2026-04-30). Iran's supreme leader strikes a defiant note. tribune.com.pk 
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on US positions if Washington renewed attacks, and also reasserted its control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating US plans for a coalition to reopen the waterway. | Two months into the US-Israeli war with Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies. That has sent global energy prices surging and heightened concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. | Efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse, with a ceasefire in place since April 8 but Iran still blocking the strait i…
(2026-04-30). Trump suggests 'similar timetable' for ending Iran, Ukraine conflicts. ecns.cn Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine could end "on a similar timetable," U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2026-04-30). Putin & Netanyahu deal spooks US after Ukraine: Israel so scared that it's helping Iran ally. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu, already fighting Iran and its proxies, now faces U.S. pressure over alleged Russian grain shipments to Israel. Congressman Joe Wilson warns that buying "stolen" Ukrainian grain effectively funds Putin and Iran, even as Ukraine shares its hard‚Äëwon expertise against Shahed drones. Is Bibi quietly helping Moscow while Kyiv bleeds?
(2026-04-30). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-30). The Revolutionary Spirit of Iran (w/ Behrooz Ghamari) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the …
(2026-04-30). Trump renews pressure on Israel's Herzog to pardon Netanyahu: report. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump has renewed his "pressure campaign" on Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | Trump told Axios on Wednesday that Netanyahu had raised his corruption trial when they spoke on Tuesday night and told him he'd be back in court on Wednesday, instead of focusing on Iran. "In the middle of a war? Give me a break," Trump said. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cut short a court session in his corruption trial on Wednesday to hold security consultations related to an aid flotilla heading to the Gaza Strip. | Also Read: Halt to Iran attac…
(2026-04-30). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-30). Why Pakistan has emerged as the pivotal mediator in the Iran conflict. tribune.com.pk 
Ever since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out on February 28, Pakistan's efforts to advance mediation have been difficult to ignore. | The federal government has shuttled multiple peace proposals between both capitals, stretched its diplomatic bandwidth to get conflicting parties to the negotiating table, and, despite limited success in early April talks in Islamabad, it continues to acquire considerable support from both Iran and the United States in brokering a consensus on the path to de-escalation. | The value of having no skin in the game | These dynamics merit a deeper understanding of what constitutes…
(2026-04-30). No more bombs for Iran, economic war instead? strategic-culture.su Trump assembled his national security team in Washington on Monday afternoon to figure out how to respond to Iran's latest missive delivered via Pakistan — i.e., end the blockade and then we'll talk about other issues. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump opted for economic warfare against Iran as it carried less risk, instead of resuming bombing or trying to exit the conflict. That's the good news.
(2026-04-30). UK raises terror threat level to 'severe' after Jewish-targeted stabbings. scmp.com The UK government said on Thursday that the country was facing an antisemitism emergency and pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing that have sparked fear and anger among Jews. | The country's official terror threat level was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday's stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism with potential links to Iran. Severe is the second-highest rung on a five-point scale…
(2026-04-30). Iran war tests India's Brics leadership as 'political relevance' questions mount. scmp.com Brics' inability to speak with one voice on the Middle East conflict has become a stern test of India's leadership of the bloc, exposing the challenge of building consensus among its 10 members with divergent interests and concerns. | The bloc could not agree on a common position on the war at a meeting of Brics officials to discuss Middle East and North Africa issues in New Delhi last week.
(2026-04-30). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-30). Pentagon official says Iran war has cost 25 bln USD so far. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 29 ⚪ A senior Pentagon official said Wednesday that the cost of the ongoing U.S.war against Iran is estimated to be 25 billion U.
(2026-04-30). The Untouched Power That Could Stop The Iran War. levernews.com 
(2026-04-30). Hegseth: Opposition at home is Trump's greatest adversary in Iran war. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used his first appearance before Congress since the start of the President Donald Trump's war on Iran to declare that the "worst adversary" faced by the U.S. is the American people's opposition to the administration's policy. Speaking at a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Hegseth scoffed at …
(2026-04-30). What's really holding Trump back from accepting Iran's latest offer? strategic-culture.su The real problem is that no outcomes paint Trump as a smart operator. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The hypocrisy is stunnin…
(2026-04-30). Shockwaves: How the US—Iran War Is Dragging the World Economy Down. truepublica.org.uk The global economy is entering a more dangerous phase as the US/Iran war deepens. What began as a regional conflict is now disrupting energy, trade, and financial stability worldwide. At the centre of the crisis is energy. The closure of key shipping routes has pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, feeding inflation and squeezing …
(2026-04-30). Iran warns US of 'prolonged, painful blows' amid reports of potential strike plans. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Nepal: Balen Government Should Bring Human Rights Reforms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Nepal's prime minister, Balendra Shah, takes the oath of office, Kathmandu, March 27, 2026. | © 2026 Niranjan Shrestha/AP Photo | (Geneva) — Nepal's recently elected Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, which came to power on a wave of popular demands for change, should use this opportunity to bring lasting protections for human rights and the rule of law, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and the International Commission of Jurists said in a letter to Shah published today.The organizations made recommendations on 13 areas o…
(2026-04-30). Gianni Infantino confirms Iran World Cup participation. newarab.com 
"And the reason for that is very simple, dear friends, is because we have to unite. We have to bring people together. It is my responsibility. It is our responsibility," Infantino said. "Football unites the world. FIFA unites the world. You unite the world. We uni…
(2026-05-01). Trump's 'Strait of Trump' idea returns with cryptic 'storm is coming' post for Mojtaba | Hormuz, War. hindustantimes.com What happens when a global oil lifeline turns into a battlefield of narratives, power plays, and personal branding? As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, the world isn't just watching ships being blocked, it's watching signals being sent. From Donald Trump's provocative suggestion to rename one of the world's most strategic waterways, to his cryptic "storm is coming" warning, the messaging is as intense as the military posturing on the ground. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper question: who actually controls the Strait right now? The U.S. claims a "foolproof" blockade, backed by numbers: 42 ships redire…