geo.tv (2025-04-22). Vatican says Pope Francis died of stroke and heart failure. geo.tv 
Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience at the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, December 14, 2022. — ReutersPope Francis died of a stroke that led to a coma and irreversible heart failure, according to a death certificate released Monday by the Vatican, AFP…
(2025-04-21). Marjorie Taylor Greene Accused of 'Celebrating' Pope Francis' Death After Sharing Cryptic Tweet. latintimes.com The Georgia representative tweeted a post claiming "there were major shifts in global leaderships" on Monday, hours after the pope's death was announced.
(2025-04-21). Speculation Over Nostradamus' 'Black Pope' Prophecy Resurfaces After Francis' Death. latintimes.com As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis will soon begin. Here are the leading candidates.
(2025-04-21). Vance Trolled After Meeting With Indian Prime Minister Following Pope Francis' Death: 'Please Don't Kill This One Too'. latintimes.com JD Vance met with the Indian Prime Minister Monday, the same day Pope Francis died within hours of meeting Vance, prompting the internet to pray for his health.
(2025-04-21). Vatican Confirms Stroke as Pope Francis' Cause of Death: What We Know About His Final Moments. latintimes.com The pontiff passed away in the early hours of Monday at Casa Santa Marta, his residence within Vatican City. The Vatican revealed the official cause of death.
(2025-04-21). The Pope Has Died, and the Palestinian People Have Lost an Important Advocate. dissidentvoice.org 
Pope Francis has died after using his Easter Sunday address to call for peace in Gaza. I don't know who the cardinals will pick to replace him, but I do know with absolute certainty that there are transnational intelligence operations in the works to make sure they select a more reliable supporter of Israel. They've …
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis has died. He stood for the oppressed against the wicked. skwawkbox.org 
Pope Francis has died this morning after a prolonged battle against illness. For all the flaws and issues with the church, he was a force for good who stood up for the oppressed, the poor and the victims of genocide and against the powerful, the oppressor and the murderous. Almost his last act was to …
(2025-04-21). Democracy Now! 2025-04-21 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 21, 2025; Sen. Van Hollen on Meeting Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador & Escalating Constitutional Crisis; Pope Dies at 88: Pax Christi's Marie Dennis on How He Championed the Marginalized, Changed the Church; "Heart of Compassion" for Palestine: Pope Francis Called for Gaza Ceasefire Until His Final Days; Pope Francis's Book Editor Robert Ellsberg on the Pontiff's Life, Legacy & Care for Refugees; Mohsen Mahdawi Arrest Sends Message "Peacemakers Are Not Welcome": Israeli American Columbia Student | Headlines for April 21, 2025; Sen. Van Hollen on Meet…
(2025-04-21). Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Pérez on the humanity and hope of Pope Francis. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and of the Vatican City State, The pontiff was known for his humble approach and focus on encountering Christ and people. | Philadelphia
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88. whyy.org Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and The Vatican said Francis died of a stroke that put him into a coma and led to heart failure. | Bells tolled in Catholic churches from his native Argentina to the Philippines and across Rome as news spread around the world. | "At…
(2025-04-21). Remembering Pope Francis: Philadelphia's 2015 papal weekend, in photos. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 2015, Pope Francis descended on Philadelphia for On an altar on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, with a backdrop of the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pope Francis spoke about faith, holiness and acts of generosity. | "Love is shown by little things," he said. "Faith grows when it is practiced and shaped by love."
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: An appreciation. anabaptistworld.org The whole world is mourning the death of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday, April 21, during the 13th year of his papacy. He may have disappointed liberals who wanted him to change the church's teaching on birth control, gay marriage, married clergy and women priests. He may have scandalized conservatives who wanted him …
(2025-04-21). Pope from the of the World'. How will we remember Pope Francis? eng.belta.by Pope Francis passed away at 89 on 21 April. In recent months, the Pontiff had been seriously ill. In February, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. That last Pope Francis made a public appearance was on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
(2025-04-21). Lukashenko sends condolences over death of Pope Francis. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent condolences to the Camerlengo of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, over the death of Pope Francis, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
(2025-04-21). Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk to open book of condolence for Pope Francis. eng.belta.by "The book of condolence will be opened on Tuesday, 22 April, Wednesday, 23 April, and Thursday, 24 April, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Apostolic Nunciature in Minsk, at 46 D Independence Avenue," the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Belarus said.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis, First Latin American Leader of Catholic Church, Dies at 88. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis' Thoughts: Geopolitics of the Peripheries. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara L. On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away. From the beginning to the end of his pontificate, he had a geopolitical approach that managed to point the spotlight on the peripheries of the world, a vision that was an alternative to the usual Eurocentric one of some of his predecessors. Peripheries of…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Dies At 88: What Comes Next For The Vatican. latintimes.com Vatican camerlengo Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in a statement, "At 7: 35 this morning the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His whole life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church."
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis Dies at 88 After Final Appeal for Gaza Cease-Fire. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-21). Sierra Club Statement on Passing of Pope Francis. commondreams.org
(2025-04-21). Assembly of First Nations extends condolences on the passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-21). Secrets of the sistine chapel: How the Pope Is chosen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – After the Vatican announced that Pope Francis had passed away at the age of 88, the Roman Catholic Church has formally entered a time of transition. With more than 1.4 billion Catholics in the globe, the process of choosing a new spiritual leader is already underway, governed by stringent procedures and centuries-old customs.Transition Commences: "Sede Vacante" | The Holy Roman Church's Irish-American Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, is now in charge of managing daily operations at the Vatican during the "Sede Vacante," or the time when the pope is not in office. The Camerlengo replaced ancient cust…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis passes away at 88, announces Vatican. geo.tv 
Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the weekly audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file image. — ReutersPope Francis's death comes day after Easter Sunday.He was suffering from pneumonia, spent weeks in hospital.The pope came close to dying twice earlier this…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: Radical leader who broke the papal mould. geo.tv 
Pope Francis greets cardinals as he unexpectedly appears during the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican, April 13, 2025. — Reuters VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, who died Monday aged 88, will go down in history as a radical pontiff, a champion of underdogs who…
(2025-04-21). In pictures: Remembering Pope Francis through the lens. geo.tv 
The world is mourning the loss of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, who passed away on Monday. He had just shifted to Vatican after recovering from a serious bout of double pneumonia.Known for his tireless efforts to reform the Church and his…
(2025-04-21). People around the world mourn the death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Pope Francis was known for simple words and a humble manner that won over the crowds.
(2025-04-21). 'A man of the people': World reacts to the death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff.
(2025-04-21). 'Father of the poor': Argentinians mourn compatriot Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Argentina, where Francis was known for working with the poor, announces seven days of mourning over pontiff's death.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis died of cerebral stroke and heart failure: Vatican doctor. aljazeera.com Vatican publishes death certificate, Pope's request to be buried at Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis has died: A step-by-step guide to what happens in next days. aljazeera.com Unlike pontiffs before him, Pope Francis wishes to be buried in a single coffin in Santa Maria Maggiore.
(2025-04-21). Before he died, Pope Francis called for peace in Gaza. Will anyone listen? aljazeera.com Amid international indifference to the continuing genocide, the pope used his last address to call for a ceasefire.
(2025-04-21). Cardinals announce death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com This is the moment Pope Francis's death was announced by senior Catholic officials at the Vatican.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis's last appearance. aljazeera.com Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, a day before his death.
(2025-04-21). Vatican visitors saddened by death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Visitors gathered in St Peter's Square to mourn Pope Francis and share their sorrows.
(2025-04-21). What happens after a pope dies? aljazeera.com Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will begin the process of electing a new pope.
(2025-04-21). Church bells ring for Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Bells tolled at Catholic churches around the world as followers mourn the death of Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). Leaders and supporters around the globe react to death of Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Leaders and worshippers around the world mourn and pay tribute to the late Pope Francis.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis spoke up for Palestinians until the end. aljazeera.com Pope Francis chose to not remain silent on the suffering of the Palestinian people.
(2025-04-21). What's the legacy of Pope Francis? aljazeera.com The head of the Roman Catholic Church dies at the Vatican at the age of 88.
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis: Key moments from his life. geo.tv 
ope Francis presides over the Via Crucis torchlight procession on Good Friday, in front of Rome's Colosseum, in Rome, Italy. — Reuters/File
(2025-04-21). Global leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after his death. geo.tv 
Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he appears at the balcony to deliver his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican on December 25, 2022. — AFPPope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died, the Vatican said in a…
(2025-04-21). Nine faces, one destiny: As the world watches, Vatican weighs Pope Francis' successor. geo.tv 
Pope Francis speaks to Marseille's archbishop Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, at a mass at the Velodrome Stadium, as a part of his journey on the occasion of the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille, France, September 23, 2023. — ReutersPredict who the next pope will be at your…
(2025-04-21). Egypt's Grand Imam praises Pope Francis for Gaza support. newarab.com 
(2025-04-21). In his final months, Pope Francis called Gaza's Christians daily. newarab.com 
Since Israel launched its military campaign on Gaza in October 2023, Pope Francis kept close contact with the enclave's small Christian population, calling every night and speaking to priests and parishioners alike…
(2025-04-21). Lebanon declares three days mourning for 'beloved Pope Francis'. newarab.com 
Lebanon has declared three days of national mourning following the Flags on all government departments, institutions and municipalities will be "Th…
(2025-04-21). Sistani, Iraqi leaders pay tribute to Pope Francis after death. newarab.com 
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq's most senior Shia religious authorit…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis's legacy of peace and dialogue in the Middle East. newarab.com 
Having led the church since 2013, Pope Francis made a number of tours to the Middle Ea…
(2025-04-21). Pope Francis I, dead at age 88, defended rights of workers. peoplesworld.org 
ROME—Tributes poured in from around the globe for Pope Francis I, who died the morning of April 21, Rome time. He was 88 and had recently returned from weeks of hospitalization. His last and surprise public appearance was his Easter Urbi et Orbi—"To the city and the world"—address to thousands in St. Peter's Square in …
Studio 2 staff (2025-04-21). The life, legacy and historic papacy of Pope Francis. whyy.org Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88. In his 12 years of leading the Catholic Church, he gained a nonconformist reputation. He broke from tradition on politics and world issues by supporting the rights of refugees and migrants, criticizing populist ideology, giving special attention to climate change and sympathizing with LGBTQ people — stating that they may be blessed. | In 2015, Francis visited Philadelphia and celebrated mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway as part of the World Meeting of Families. For more than a decade, his papacy was celebrated as 'progressive' by some, but denounced as antithetical…
newarab (2025-04-21). Gaza rescuers dismiss Israel probe into mass killing of medics. newarab.com 
The main Palestinian rescue service in The army announced the results of its investigation on Sunday, saying it had found "professional failures" and A total of…
Staff (2025-04-21). IDF report on Gaza medics' killing called a cover-up as rights groups demand independent probe. nationofchange.org Despite video evidence and global outrage, Israeli military report denies executions and offers limited disciplinary action for deadly March 23 attack…
aljazeera (2025-04-21). Israeli report on killing of Palestinian medics in Gaza: What to know. aljazeera.com The Israeli military identifies 'professional failures' in the attack on emergency vehicles last month.
aljazeera (2025-04-21). Israeli report on killing of Gaza medics "full of lies" say critics. aljazeera.com An investigation says "professional failures" led its troops to shoot dead 15 Palestinian rescue workers in Rafah.
The Media Line Staff (2025-04-21). Israeli Military Admits 'Professional Failures' in Gaza Incident That Killed 15 Medics. themedialine.org 
newarab (2025-04-21). Israel says Gaza medic killings 'error' despite ambulance burial. newarab.com 
An Israeli military report on the But a probe found no evidence of "indiscriminate fire" by troops and maintained that some of those killed were operatives. The Palestine Red Crescent denounced the report as "full of lies". | The medics and other rescue workers were killed when responding to distress calls near the southern Gaza city of Rafah early on March 23,…
WSWS (2025-04-21). Supreme Court bars Trump deportation flights. wsws.org While the order is temporary, its issuance was nonetheless extraordinary, coming in the middle of the night as prisoners were already being bused to an airport to be shipped to El Salvador.
Yorgos Mitralias (2025-04-21). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
ICRC (2025-04-21). ICRC outraged as premises in Gaza struck and damaged by explosive. icrc.org
newarab (2025-04-21). Armed Israeli settlers storm West Bank, destroy villages. newarab.com 
Armed Israeli settlers stormed the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja, near Jericho in the Hassan Mleihat, coordinator of the al-Baydar Organisation for the Defence of Bedouin Rights, said "S…
Editor (2025-04-21). Israel Attacks Kill Over 100 Gazans in 72 Hours. scheerpost.com
Binoy Kampmark (2025-04-21). De Facto Occupation: Israel's Security Zone Strategy. counterpunch.org 
In recent months, the Israeli Defense Forces have been much taken by a term that augurs poorly for peaceful accord in the Middle East. "Security zones" are being seized in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria. Land is, for claimed reasons of self-defence, being appropriated with brazen assuredness.It is hard, however, to see this latest
Staff (2025-04-21). Children in Gaza charred to death as Israel strikes displaced people's tents in designated "safe zone" defenddemocracy.press According to the latest UNICEF report, over 15,000 children have been killed, and 34,000 others injured after 18 months of Israel's genocidal aggression on Gaza. by Aseel Saleh April 19, 2025 Over the last few days, disturbing images have emerged from the Gaza strip of Israel's continuous assault on the people of Gaza. Footage of children charred …
Staff (2025-04-21). "I Want A Death That The World Will Hear" — Journalist Assassinated By Israel For Telling The Truth. defenddemocracy.press 
Caitlin Johnstone Apr. 20, 2025 Israel assassinated a photojournalist in Gaza in an airstrike targeting her family's home on Wednesday, the day after it was announced that a documentary she appears in would premier in Cannes next month. Her name was Fatima Hassouna. Nine members of her family were also reportedly killed in the bombing. She was …
UMMID (2025-04-21). US Taxpayers approach UN over US funding of Israeli Genocide in Gaza. ummid.com Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) has approached the UN Human Rights Council over American funding of the genocide and massacre of Palestinians in Gaza and U.S. impunity for war crimes.
Jamal Kanj (2025-04-21). Forgive Me, Gaza… counterpunch.org 
I write forgive me, not forgive us, because this guilt is deeply personal. It's a burden I carry in the comfort of my home, sipping clean water while the children of Gaza drink from brine water wells mixed in sewage—their small bodies wracked with dehydration and disease—if they even find water at all. I can
WSWS (2025-04-21). The April 19 mass protests against Trump and the need for a revolutionary strategy. wsws.org The most striking feature of this weekend's protests was their more militant character compared to previous demonstrations, with many expressing a more conscious opposition to the Democratic Party.
newarab (2025-04-21). US Defense Secretary shared war plans in second Signal chat: NYT. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-04-21). Yemen's Houthis say US strikes on Sanaa kill at least 12. newarab.com 
The Houthi rebels' health ministry said early Monday that new US air strikes on the The Houthi-run Saba news agency cited the ministry as saying the dead and injured had come from overnight strikes "by the American enemy" on a market and a residential zone in Sanaa's Farwa district. | Other raids were reported late Sunday in the central province of Marib, Hodeida in the west and the Houthi bastion of Saada in the north, Saba said. | The US military has b…
WSWS (2025-04-21). Florida State shooter a fascist "deeply embedded" in police community. wsws.org The suspect, stepson of a deputy sheriff, was on the Sheriff's Youth Advisory Council, and had a history of anti-communist rants, support for the Gaza genocide and hatred towards minorities.
Simon Kupfer (2025-04-21). Can the British legal system really handle Gaza war crime allegations against IDF soldiers? haaretz.com The legal case against Israeli soldiers fighting in Gaza is explicit in its claims. The moral terrain of dual loyalties and asymmetric warfare is anything but…
WSWS (2025-04-21). Irish band Kneecap leads thousands in chant of "Free Palestine" at Coachella festival. wsws.org According to various media reports, Kneecap's projections were also used during their appearance on the festival's first weekend, leading "to the livestream of the band's set being cut off."
UFCLP, WorkWeek, UPTE Members For Palestine (2025-04-21). Saturday 5/3: On World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2025, Stop The Genocide Against Palestinian Journalists. indybay.org Harry Bridges Plaza | Across From SF Ferry Building | San Francisco…
Gabriela Calugay-Casuga, Rabble. (2025-04-21). Vote Palestine Platform Aims To Put Gaza On The Ballot. popularresistance.org A grassroots campaign to put Palestine on the ballot has garnered support from 181 candidates running for a seat in the House of Commons. According to a post from the "Vote Palestine" campaign's Instagram, 124 candidates from the NDP, 44 Green Party candidates and 13 Liberal Party candidates have provided full platform endorsement as of April 11. | The platform's organizers say their calls are guided by Canada's obligations under international law. The platform has five key demands, including a two-way arms embargo, the end of Canadian involvement in illegal Israeli settlements, a plan to address anti-Palestinian…
WiBOPM (2025-04-21). Madison, May 3, 2025: Palestine Solidarity Fair. wibailoutpeople.org 
Qassam Muaddi, Mondoweiss. (2025-04-21). How Christian Zionism Is Helping To Crucify The Birthplace Of Christ. popularresistance.org This weekend, in a rare occurrence, Christians of all denominations will be celebrating Easter at the same time as Eastern and Western Christian calendars coincide. Yet, as has become an undeniable reality for many Christian Palestinians, the only thing we share in common between our Easter and the Easter of many Christians in the West is the sheer coincidence that these celebrations are falling on the same date. | In fact, the gap between Christianity as Palestinians know it, and have known it for two thousand years, and how it is understood by many Christians in the West, has been widening since October 2023. I…
newarab (2025-04-21). People 'planning rocket attacks on Israel' detained in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanese authorities have detained several people who they say were planning to launch rockets into Israel and confiscated the weapons they were intending to use, the military said Sunday. | The army said in The army said troops raided an apartment near the southern port city of Sidon and confiscated some of the rockets a…
Staff (2025-04-22). Report: Egypt and Qatar submit new proposal for Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Shin Bet chief submits affidavit to High Court as part of petition against removal from office ‚ñ GAZA: At least 39 killed in past 24 hours, Hamas-run health ministry says ‚ñ U.S.: Report: Hegseth shared Yemen strike plans in additional Signal chats ‚ñ YEMEN: Houthis say they attacked Israeli, American targets…
Reuters (2025-04-22). Harvard University sues to block Trump from slashing billions in research funding. haaretz.com Harvard alleges the Trump administration's actions were arbitrary and unlawful and violated the university's First Amendment rights to free speech…
Jonathan Lis (2025-04-22). Freed hostage Eli Sharabi among Israelis chosen to light Independence Day torch. haaretz.com The minister in charge of the ceremony, Miri Regev told Sharabi that the government remains committed to returning all the hostages…
Ian Angus (2025-04-22). Ecosocialist Bookshelf — April 2025. greenleft.org.au 
Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents five new books for ecosocialists.
geo.tv (2025-04-22). Trump defends defense chief amid Signal chat leak scandal. geo.tv 
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends the annual White House Easter Egg Roll event, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 21, 2025. — ReutersPresident Donald Trump is standing by his Pentagon chief, Pete Hegseth, despite growing controversy over…
Ramzy Baroud (2025-04-21). French contradictions: Macron's Palestine play—too little, too late? peoplesworld.org 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vehement opposition to a Palestinian state aligns perfectly with a long-standing Zionist ideology that has consistently viewed the establishment of a Palestinian state as a direct threat to Israel's very foundation as a settler colonial project. Thus, the mere existence of a Palestinian state with clearly defined geographical boundaries would …
Cameron Harrison (2025-04-21). Wayne State University unions fight Trump's attacks on higher education. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Working-class students, faculty, and staff at Wayne State University (WSU) are under attack. The Trump administration is slashing funding, targeting research, and threatening free speech on campuses across the country. But the faculty unions at Wayne State aren't backing down without a fight. The Wayne Academic Union (AAUP-AFT) and the Union of Part-Time Faculty (UPTF-AFT) …
Brandon Chew (2025-04-21). U.S. Army engineers expedite permits for controversial Great Lakes pipeline tunnel project. peoplesworld.org 
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will expedite permits to build a tunnel around an aging oil pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of Mackinac. This channel connects Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. For years, the pipeline's continued operation has troubled environmentalists and Native American tribes over concerns about the potential for an …
Anthony Mangos (2025-04-21). 'Janis Ian: Breaking Silence': New documentary reflects her life and career. peoplesworld.org 
Janis Ian has been part of our musical landscape for six decades. She began writing songs and poetry as a child growing up in rural New Jersey and has never stopped creating in her long and storied career. Social justice and fighting the good fight have been in Ian's blood her entire life. From witnessing …
Mark Gruenberg (2025-04-21). Millions more march this weekend against the Trump agenda. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—More than 800 rallies nationwide, aimed at defeating the Trump agenda, including three within Washington D.C., drew at least three million people on April 19. The mobilizations against the president's agenda focused sharply on saving democracy, Social Security, and health care. The demonstrators made it clear that they are not waiting for the 2026 or …
N'Dea Greene (2025-04-21). 'Finding a full-time job is a full-time job': Students seek advice for navigating a 'rigged' job market at a CESJ event. newschoolfreepress.com Graduating college often marks the celebration of a major accomplishment — students walk away with more than just a diploma; they carry proof of their will and dedication to their education and career. But for many graduates, the excitement quickly fades as the looming job search becomes a frustrating reality. In today's increasingly selective and …
Sam Brule (2025-04-21). Federal Work Study reaches its 2025 budget limit. newschoolfreepress.com The New School's Federal Work Study program (FWS) will stop paying students at the end of the 2024-25 academic year due to reaching its budget limit. In recent years, the school has continued FWS into the summer to fully utilize its budget but is unable to this year. It also won't issue new awards or …
Katya Schwenk (2025-04-21). The Government's Chemical Disaster Tracking Tool Just Went Dark. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
latintimes (2025-04-21). California Mayor Says Homeless People 'Are Killing Our Citizens,' Proposes Giving Them 'Free Fentanyl'. latintimes.com Rex Parris faces backlash after video resurfaces of him proposing enclosed zones and fentanyl distribution for unhoused residents.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Democrats Say They Will Keep Going To El Salvador To Advocate For Due Process And The Release of Abrego Garcia?>. latintimes.com Democratic lawmakers say they will keep traveling to El Salvador to focus on defending due process and the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
latintimes (2025-04-21). DHS Stands by Claims That Abrego Garcia is MS-13 Posts 'Bombshell' Report That 'Reeks of Human Trafficking'. latintimes.com The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new report alleging that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a member of the MS-13 gang…
latintimes (2025-04-21). El Paso Walmart Shooter Pleads Guilty to Capital Murder To Avoid Death Penalty. latintimes.com The 26-year-old shooter has pleaded guilty to a shooting he committed on August 3rd, 2019.
latintimes (2025-04-21). First Republican Lawmaker Suggests Hegseth Be Removed As Secretary Of Defense: 'I Like Him On Fox'. latintimes.com Rep. Don Bacon became the first Republican elected official to call for the dismissal of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, describing him as an "amateur person."
latintimes (2025-04-21). Former DOD Official Details How Department is in 'Disarray' Under Hegseth As New Signal Chat Comes to Light. latintimes.com Former Department of Defense official John Ullyot resigned abruptly last week from his post. Now, he is detailing his "month from hell" working under Hegseth.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Google Accused of Photoshopping El Salvador Prison in Google Earth After Internet Goes Wild Over 'Blood Stain'. latintimes.com Speculation surrounding a Google Earth image of El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center has increased following a new photo some believe is photoshopped.
latintimes (2025-04-21). GOP Rep. Who Threatened Anti-Trump Bishop Called Out for 'Juvenile' Prank Against Democrat Fighting for Abrego Garcia. latintimes.com Georgia Rep. Mike Collins was criticized for his attempt to prank Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen for meeting Kilmar Albrego Garcia after he was wrongfully deported to El Salvador last month.
latintimes (2025-04-21). GOP Senator Calls Deportation Of Abrego Deportation 'A Screw-Up', Rejects Sending U.S. Criminals to Foreign Prisons. latintimes.com Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) criticized the Trump administration's mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, calling it "a screw-up."
latintimes (2025-04-21). Joe Rogan Turns on Trump, Questions Abrego Garcia's Deportation Without Due Process: 'We Got To Be Careful That We Don't Become Monsters'. latintimes.com Joe Rogan warned against abandoning due process in immigration enforcement on his podcast, criticizing deportations like Kilmar Abrego Garcia's.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Miami Completes Its Transformation Into the Ultimate Global Playground for the Ultra-Wealthy. latintimes.com The Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT), presented by Qatar Airways, brought over 120 elite Arabian horses to a custom-built beachfront arena in Miami Beach, consolidating Miami as the top luxury destination…
latintimes (2025-04-21). Nancy Mace Called Out for 'Lying' After Blasting Constituent as 'F–king Crazy' in Viral Video. latintimes.com The South Carolina representative was asked and refused to answer when she would be holding a town hall under the current administration over the weekend.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Nancy Mace's Neck Goes Viral After Rep Declares 'Real Women Don't Have Adam's Apples': 'Explain This'. latintimes.com Rep. Nancy Mace's assertion that "real women don't have Adam's apples" inspired social media users to share photos of her neck, debunking her claim.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Stephen Miller Suggests U.S. Citizens Should Get Reparations for "Damages Inflicted by Mass Migration." latintimes.com Stephen Miller, President Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff, said U.S. citizens are owed reparations for "damages inflicted by mass migration."
latintimes (2025-04-21). Teen Tourists Deported After Landing in Hawaii Without Pre-Booked Hotel. latintimes.com Two German teens were deported from Hawaii after officials reportedly felt uncertain about them arriving without fully booked accommodations.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Teenage U.S. Citizen Wrongfully Detained For Nearly 10 Days For Allegedly Crossing Into Arizona Unauthorized. latintimes.com Jose Hermosillo, a 19-year-old citizen from New Mexico was recently detained in Arizona for what DHS claims was entering the country unlawfully.
latintimes (2025-04-21). Trump Admin Signals Cut to Haiti Aid as Country Teeters on Brink of Collapse: 'We Are Approaching a Point Of No Return'. latintimes.com The White House signaled it may cut aid to Haiti as the country teeters on the brink of collapse: "America cannot continue shouldering such a significant burden," said the interim charge d'affaires at the U.S. mission at the UN…
latintimes (2025-04-21). Viral Video Shows Mexican Town Celebrating Holy Saturday With Cartel Members, Investigation Underway. latintimes.com Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have opened an investigation after videos emerged showing residents of Huajúmbaro interacting with armed members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel…
latintimes (2025-04-21). White House Branded a 'Clown Show' as Officials Scramble to Deny Reports of Hegseth Replacement: 'An Allergy to Competence'. latintimes.com Social media users criticized the White House after officials released conflicting information on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's future following a second Signal scandal.
latintimes (2025-04-21). White House Reportedly Seeking To Replace Defense Secretary Hegseth After New Fiasco. latintimes.com The White House is reportedly looking to replace Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, NPR reported on Monday. Trump officials disputed the claim…
newarab (2025-04-21). 60 Alhurra, other journalists asked to leave US after layoffs. newarab.com 
Over 60 journalists at the Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN) on working visas have been given less than a month to leave the US after their contracts were terminated. | Journalists at MBN told The New Arab's sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, that the network ended their contracts and told them they no longer had the right to work or reside in the US. | MBN operates Alhurra and Alhurra Iraq channels, Sawa and Sawa Iraq radio stations, and other Arabic-language radio stations and websites. | The network employed more than 600 staff, which included around 450 based in the US. But no more than 40 have been kep…
newarab (2025-04-21). Gaza gov accuses Israel of 'campaign' to force Palestinians out. newarab.com 
The Government Media Office in "We are monitoring what has recently been circulated on some social media platforms — false posts and misleading information about alleged arrangements for mass migration from the Gaza…
newarab (2025-04-21). Hamas calls for marches in the West Bank in support of Gaza. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-04-21). Iran says Israel wants to 'undermine' nuclear talks with US. newarab.com 
Iran accused Israel on Monday of seeking to "undermine" "A kind of coalition is forming… to undermine and disrupt the diplomatic process," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei told reporters, saying Israel was behind the effort.
newarab (2025-04-21). Israel bans images of Gaza's dead children in anti-war protests. newarab.com 
A police document sent on Sunday to Israeli-Palestinian group
newarab (2025-04-21). Israel plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites amid internal rifts. newarab.com 
The The move comes…
newarab (2025-04-21). Israel security chief accuses PM of demanding personal loyalty. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-04-21). Israeli court orders Bilal Shalash freed over lack of evidence. newarab.com 
An Shalash, a researcher at the Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies, was arrested on 2 April from his home in the Ain Misbah neighbourhood…
newarab (2025-04-21). Jennifer Lopez F1 Saudi concert near Mecca sparks outrage. newarab.com 
The show, part of Lopez, 55, arrived at the final F1 practice on Saturday wearing a striking pink zip-f…
newarab (2025-04-21). Moroccans protest Maersk ship 'carrying F-35 parts' to Israel. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted in At 16: 30 local time (15: 30 GMT), protesters set off from the Iberia Palace in central Tangier, a twenty-minute walk from the city's port. | Though the port mainly handles ferries and passenger traffic, its location near the old medina made it a potent symbol of Tangier's strategi…
newarab (2025-04-21). No charges against detained US Georgetown professor, says wife. newarab.com 
Over a month has passed since Georgetown University professor and peace studies scholar In an exclusive interview with The New Arab's sister site, Al Araby Al Jade…
newarab (2025-04-21). Paramilitary shelling kills over 30 in besieged Sudan city. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-04-21). S. Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia. newarab.com 
newarab (2025-04-21). Saudi Arabia not ruling out a bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup. newarab.com 
Sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal was not ruling it out when he met reporters on the sidelines of Sunday's floodlit Formula One grand prix in Jeddah. | "We're interested in rugby, we're interested in developing the sport locally, so we created a federation to see what we can do to develop the sport," he said. | "I don…
newarab (2025-04-21). Seven detained in India for Gaza protest, Israel boycott calls. newarab.com 
At least seven people have been arrested in north The protesters carried signs stating, "Free Gaza, Free Palesti…
newarab (2025-04-21). Sudan opens trial against Hemedti in Darfur governor's killing. newarab.com 
A Sudanese court in Port Sudan began the trial in absentia of The trial also includes Dagalo's brother and deputy, Abdel Rahim Dagalo, and 14 other RSF members. Sudan's Attorney General al-Fateh Tayfour has accused the group of kidnapping and killing Abkar, whose mutilated body appeared in a video that circulated online follo…
newarab (2025-04-21). Tunisia detains top lawyer Souab, critic of the president. newarab.com 
Tunisian police on Monday detained Souab is among the lawyers acting for opposition leaders who received lengthy prison sentences on Saturday on conspiracy charges.
Rebecca Gordon (2025-04-21). Trump harvests autocratic powers. nationofchange.org Planted by Bush and Cheney.
Ruth Milka (2025-04-21). Trump administration dismantles pollution protections and deletes public data as EPA grants sweeping exemptions to industry. nationofchange.org Environmental groups sue over deletion of climate and justice tools while polluters receive fast-tracked exemptions from EPA oversight.
Staff (2025-04-21). No putz has offended more millions in more places, more quickly — with no tipping point in sight. nationofchange.org The Trump Horror Show is the fastest growing American "export commodity" — jeopardizing hundreds of billions in lost tourist dollars, lost foreign student tuitions, and lost confidence in American trustworthiness.
Veronica Riccobene (2025-04-21). Trump's Bid To Take Us Back To 2008. levernews.com 
khadeja (2025-04-21). Syria, Qatar discuss boosting cooperation and exchanging expertise. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- Interior Minister, Anas Khattab, met Monday in Damascus a Qatari delegation, headed by Commander of Security Assistance Force of Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya), Lieutenant Colonel Saleh Abdul Wahab Al-Muhannadi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance security and police cooperation, exchange expertise in fields of joint work in a way …
khadeja (2025-04-21). U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman: our visit to Syria was an incredible experience. sana.sy Washington, SANA- U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman described the visit of a congressional delegation to Syria as "an incredible experience" and hard to put into words, expressing his gratitude to the Syrian people for their generosity and hospitality. In a statement posted on social media after his return to the United States, Stutzman said "The Syrians …
khadeja (2025-04-21). Civil defense eliminates dozens of unexploded ordnances, including 13 cluster bombs. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- Over the past few days, Syrian Civil Defense engineering teams have eliminated dozens of unexploded ordnance from the remains of the ousted regime's bombing campaigns in various parts of Syria. On its telegram channel, CDF stated that among the 13 munitions destroyed were cluster bombs, one of the most dangerous types of unexploded …
m.eyon (2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa receives US congressman Marlin Stutzman. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA-President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmad al-Sharaa, received on Monday U.S. congressman Marlin Stutzman at the people's palace of Damascus. | Mazen Eyon…
m.eyon (2025-04-21). Saudi Arabia, Egypt call for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty. sana.sy Riyadh, SANA-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab Republic of Egypt on Monday called for preserving Syria's unity and sovereignty, condemning the Israeli violations of Syrian territory. Al-Ahram Gate site said the two sides held a meeting by the political follow-up and consultation committee between the two countries in Riyadh, headed by Saudi Foreign Minister …
MARAH (2025-04-21). Restoration and rehabilitation of about 70 schools in various governorates since liberation. sana.sy 
RAFAH (2025-04-21). Journalists Union appreciates efforts by Interior and Information Ministries to handle assault on journalist in Damascus. sana.sy Damascus, SANA- The Journalists Union has expressed its appreciation for the Ministries of Interior and Information for their swift response and the efforts exerted in handling the assault incident that targeted journalist Mohammad al-Ibrahim, an employee of the General Authority for Radio and Television, while he was on his way to work in Damascus, and …
RAFAH (2025-04-21). Daraa Security Directorate seizes large quantity of weapons inside vehicle headed for Sweida. sana.sy 
Damascus, SANA- The Ministry of Interior has announced that the Daraa Security Directorate seized a large quantity of weapons and ammunition inside a vehicle and arrested its driver while attempting to smuggle them to Sweida Governorate. The seized items included anti-tank missiles, heavy machine guns and Katyusha rockets, in addition to large quantities of ammunition. …
RAFAH (2025-04-21). Economy and Industry Ministry licenses 345 industrial facilities in Q1 of current year. sana.sy Damascus, SANA-The Ministry of Economy and Industry has announced the issuance of industrial licenses for 345 facilities across various sectors during the first quarter of the current year. These facilities are projected to create 4,242 job opportunities upon commencement of operations. According to the ministry's official Telegram channel, the licensed projects include 76 food processing …
Patrick Lawrence, Scheer Post. (2025-04-21). Germany In Crisis Part 2: A Short History Of Exploding Gas Pipelines. popularresistance.org A single, brief phrase always comes to mind when I think of Germany. Whatever may be the specific matter to hand, sooner or later my thoughts go to three words that seem to me — and to many others, given they have survived so long in the discourse — to capture some essence of the nation and its place in the world. | "Germany is Hamlet." For a long time I attributed this pithy observation to Gordon Craig, among Germany's great 20th century historians. Craig (Germany, 1866—1945; The Germans) was noted for succinct observations of this kind. He saw Germany as a nation divided in history between its…
Red Radio VE, Orinoco Tribune. (2025-04-21). US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Further Deportations Of Venezuelans. popularresistance.org The US Supreme Court temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans who are detained in North Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a controversial 18th-century military law. | In a brief order issued on Saturday, April 19, the US Supreme Court ordered the Trump administration not to expel migrants held at the Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order of this court." | The ruling comes just hours after a federal appeals court similarly blocked the US government from moving forward with eliminating temporary legal protection, better known as TPS, for some 350,000 Venezuelan migrants, who would be a…
Jodie Jones, Mondoweiss. (2025-04-21). European Governments Are Using Deportation To Criminalize Palestine Solidarity. popularresistance.org In April 2025, Greek administrative judges ruled to postpone the hearings for me and eight other European and British passport holders, who face deportation for our actions in solidarity with Palestine. The nine of us were arrested alongside 19 Greek students, in relation to the occupation of the Athens Law School, in May 2024. As the so-called 'student intifada' swept the globe, provoking disproportionate state responses, Greece became the first country to issue deportation orders against anti-genocide activists in Europe. | Back in 2024, the nine non-Greeks were separated, labeled "outside agitators," smeared i…
Nicholas Mwangi, People's Dispatch. (2025-04-21). Congolese Activists Decry US-Congo Mineral Deal. popularresistance.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a country endowed with some of the world's most coveted minerals, continues to be at the heart of global geopolitical interests. And this time, the stakes are higher. | As M23 rebels continue to gain ground in the eastern provinces of the DRC, the embattled government of President Felix Tshisekedi, facing rising unpopularity and legitimacy questions, appears to be inching closer to a controversial deal with the United States: security assistance in exchange for strategic mineral access. The details of the deal, timelines, and key points have yet to be announced, but off…
Jeri Hilderley, Workers World. (2025-04-21). Finding And Keeping Our Balance: Elders At The Crossroads. popularresistance.org I long for peace and ease as stress and anxiety overtake me. How can I be an active part of the resistance against the fascist regime bludgeoning my people and still hope for some comfort along the way? | Many of us elders who are seasoned activists are halted at rocky crossroads: Do we put on our protective masks, dig out our marching boots and join the protests flooding the streets of our towns and cities? We're not those sure-footed, fearless, feisty, determined warriors we once were. | We have osteoporosis, bronchitis, vestibular imbalance, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis. … We're vulnerable and af…
Eleanor J. Bader, Truthout. (2025-04-21). Trump Guts Support For Disabled Students; Families Are Fighting Back. popularresistance.org If the Trump administration and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) have their way, the basic educational and human rights of students with disabilities will soon be eviscerated. Due to the planned demolition of the Department of Education, the rights of students with disabilities to "a free, appropriate public education" — guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) — are under fire. | For nearly 50 years, the Department of Education (DOE) has been responsible for distributing funds — $14.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 — to state and local sc…
Edward Donnelly, DeSmog. (2025-04-21). From Farms To Data Centers: The Gas Industry's Newest Sales Pitch. popularresistance.org "In all my days here, this is the biggest black eye that Pittsylvania County has experienced," says Amanda Sink Wydner, leader of the local opposition to plans for a massive new power plant and data center complex in Chatham, a small town in southern Virginia. | On April 15, the county government will vote on whether to rezone hundreds acres of farmland to heavy industrial use, which would allow Balico LLC, a natural gas power developer, to proceed with the project. As planned, it would have the biggest power demand of any data center complex in the world, according to rankings from Data Center Magazine.
Liz Kirkwood, The Narwhal. (2025-04-21). Michigan And Neighbouring States Should Stand Up For Canada. popularresistance.org For more than 100 years, the United States and Canada have benefitted from a peaceful 5,500-mile (or 8,900-kilometre) border and co-operation on many issues of common concern. Michigan has benefitted from this relationship and without Canada, restoration efforts in the Great Lakes would not have begun in the 1970s to transform the region's Rust Belt legacy of industrial pollution. | Michigan officials, and those of the seven other Great Lakes states, are fully aware of this history, so it is puzzling that they've been silent in the wake of a stream of suggestions by President Donald Trump that Canada should becom…
Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2025-04-21). UK Activists Challenging Return Of US Nuclear Weapons With Encampment. popularresistance.org In anticipation of U.S. nuclear weapons returning to U.K. soil after their removal 18 years ago, activists from around the world are gathering at the Lakenheath Peace Camp from April 14-25, 2025 with a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week vigil at the main entrance of RAF Lakenheath. | Organized by Lakenheath Alliance for Peace and a coalition of many groups, the 11 day encampment with specific events each day will culminate in a peace conference on April 24, 2025 and a blockade of the air base on April 25, 2025. | The peace conference is titled "Analysing and Resisting US Nuclear Expansion" and will feature well-known s…
David Issacharoff (2025-04-21). Why Israel fears the faces of dead Palestinian children on its streets. haaretz.com The Israeli police cannot suppress solidarity and empathy; quite the opposite: in their racist ineptitude, they might just end up amplifying it even further…
Rachel Fink (2025-04-21). Far-right Israeli settlers share AI video of Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa destruction. haaretz.com Despite reassurances from the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the status quo in Al-Aqsa has been steadily tilting thanks to efforts by the far-right. Critics warn that the erosion of the long-held agreement could have explosive consequences…
Josh Breiner (2025-04-21). Mayor of northern Israeli city arrested for alleged sexual assault of several women. haaretz.com Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, of the Likud party, has headed local government in the city of Harish since 2013. At a detention hearing on Monday, the court ordered that he remain in custody until Thursday…
Gidi Weitz (2025-04-21). Shin Bet revelations lead to one conclusion: Netanyahu must be declared unfit to serve as prime minister. haaretz.com What is a country supposed to do when its leader is a direct threat to its existence? Are the gatekeepers supposed to let him complete his work of destruction rather than putting a stop sign in front of him?
Amos Harel (2025-04-21). Shin Bet affidavit paints a damning picture of Netanyahu, hellbent on dismantling democracy. haaretz.com If anything is clear from the affidavit filed by Shin Bet head Ronen Bar, it is the inappropriateness of the considerations guiding the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision-making in the midst of the most terrible war in Israel's history…
Adi Hashmonai (2025-04-21). Man goes missing following shark attack off coast. haaretz.com The search, conducted along the coast of Israel, near Hadera, is ongoing. Though sharks in the area do not typically attack humans, Israel's parks authority has warned against approaching them…
Linda Dayan (2025-04-21). Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir arrives in Florida, set to meet Jewish leaders. haaretz.com On the national security minister's agenda are meetings with right-wing philanthropists, West Bank settler patrons and rabbis. Israeli expats protested his arrival, saying that they won't let Ben-Gvir be 'legitimized' in the U.S…
Eden Solomon (2025-04-21). the image of victory a hostage hugging his family, or a building we. haaretz.com Since her election, Eshkol Regional Council Chairwoman Michal Uziyahu has been busy with people's recovery from the October 7 massacre, but says that the process will not be complete until the hostages come home. If we fail, 'I fear that we'll be a generation of destruction,' she says…
Hadar Kane (2025-04-21). Israeli airline receives federal approval to operate flights to New York. haaretz.com Low-cost airline Israir has received a two-year license from the U.S. government, setting the stage for it to join El Al, Arkia, Delta and United on New York-Israel flights…
Ido David Cohen (2025-04-21). The slow death of Israeli TV: a patient who know when. haaretz.com 'Israel has become a country tainted in the eyes of international content giants': Since the Gaza war began, there has been a discernible drop in the number of original Israeli film and TV productions. Industry professionals reveal how they're surviving, barely…
Staff (2025-04-21). Smotrich: Returning hostages the most important says problem must be. haaretz.com The finance minister said that the IDF must storm Gaza now that former U.S. President Biden is gone. 'At least the minister is revealing the harsh truth to the public — this government has decided to abandon the hostages,' the hostages' families said…
Amir Tibon (2025-04-21). most fanatic cabinet member shares the inconvenient truth about Gaza war. haaretz.com Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said out loud what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu truly thinks: That the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas should be sacrificed on the altar of messianic aspirations and perpetual war…
Nir Hasson (2025-04-21). Israeli army no longer designates humanitarian zones in Gaza since fighting resumed. haaretz.com Since January, the IDF has stopped marking safe areas on maps and has struck a zone once considered safe more than 20 times in the past month. It continues to issue open-ended evacuation orders that render most of the Gaza Strip off-limits…
Ranit Nahum-Halevy (2025-04-21). A livelihood from heaven: how the ultra-Orthodox manage to buy homes in Israel. haaretz.com Despite being poor, Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jews have a higher-than-average home ownership rate. How is this possible? Do secular Israelis have anything to learn from them?
Chen Maanit (2025-04-21). Netanyahu ordered Shin Bet to spy on protesters, intelligence chief tells court. haaretz.com Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar told Israel's High Court that Netanyahu often raised sensitive matters after dismissing his aides and the stenographer to avoid a record. He submitted the affidavit Monday as part of a petition against his dismissal…
Hagai Amit (2025-04-21). ChatIDF: The Israeli new AI tools, set to revolutionize decision-making on the battlefield. haaretz.com AI won't replace commanders, says the IDF software chief, but will officers ask the right questions about the answers they receive in battle and save civilian lives?
Allen Forrest (2025-04-21). The Fears of Thinking for Oneself. dissidentvoice.org 
David Swanson (2025-04-21). Close Military Bases, Not Embassies. dissidentvoice.org The Trump clowns are planning to close U.S. embassies in Africa. Good riddance, right? Wrong. They still plan to work on "coordinated counterterrorism operations" and "strategic extraction and trade of critical natural resources." They also still plan to maintain U.S. military bases across the continent. They're shutting down all kinds of offices, but not Africom. …
John Perry, Roger D. Harris (2025-04-21). Latin America Three Months into the Trumpocalypse. dissidentvoice.org Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing "massive deportations," halting the "flood of drugs," combatting "threats to US security," and stopping other countries from "ripping us off" in trade. The over 200-year-old Monroe …
Kim Petersen (2025-04-21). Those Chinese Peasants. dissidentvoice.org Some would posit, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything." US president Donald Trump is not beholden to that epithet and neither is his vice-president JD "I don't like China" Vance. Previously, in January 2018, Trump was criticized for referring to Haiti and African countries as "shithole countries." On 8 April 2025, …
Owen Schalk (2025-04-21). Trump Massacres Yemenis so Israel can Massacre Palestinians. dissidentvoice.org 
On April 17, US airstrikes on Yemen killed 74 people and injured 171 in a dangerous escalation of US President Donald Trump's war against the poorest country in the Middle East. A resident of the area around Yemen's Ras Issa fuel port told Chinese media that "among the victims were employees, truck drivers, contracted workers, …
Robert Hunziker (2025-04-21). Climate Change Kills Capitalism. dissidentvoice.org Capitalism, like Antarctica and like the Amazon rainforest, is under threat of destruction by excessive levels of CO2 emissions which cause radical climate change. Risk of some level of extinction of capitalism goes to the heart of a recent article written by Gunther Thallinger, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz Group (est. 1889, …
Catherine Crockett (2025-04-21). Friday 5/30: Seaside Film Screening: The Singing Revolution. indybay.org 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955…
All Things Bayview (2025-04-21). Tuesday 4/22: Bayview Hunters Point Earth Day Health Justice Rally. indybay.org Meet at Bayview Plaza 3801 3rd Street 94124 | Marching to Hunters Point Naval Shipyard | 451 Galvez Avenue 94124…
Raging Grannies (2025-04-21). Thursday 4/24: Save Social Security Rally. indybay.org Social Security Office | 701 N. Shoreline Mountain View CA | Gather at benches on the N. Shoreline side of the site.
Corina Roberts (2025-04-21). 10th Annual City Nature Challenge Begins April 25. indybay.org Natural History Museum of Los Angeles and California Academy of Sciences promote citizen science to learn about urban wildlife in all of its forms.
Workers Memorial Day (2025-04-21). Monday 4/28: On WMD, Remember The Dead, Protect The Injured & Defend Workers On The Job. indybay.org Register in advance for this meeting: | us02web.zoom.us/…/register/eXTT9NVoR2a5K8dZCEBexw…
Larsen Associates (2025-04-21). Wednesday 5/21: CAAMFest Mothers Day Screening. indybay.org 151 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94103…
Sam Seeder (2025-04-21). Saturday 4/26: AllMachines. indybay.org Ste 112 PMB 3953 | Anaheim, CA 92805…
Lynda Carson (2025-04-21). SSA to block benefit payments if social security recipients do not switch to Login.gov. indybay.org Save Social Security And Social Security Benefits Now, And In The Future!
Michael Harris (2025-04-21). Tuesday 4/22: 2025 California Senate Judiciary Committee – Reparative Justice – Special Order. indybay.org California State Legislature | 10th & O Street…
Leon Kunstenaar (2025-04-21). American Revolution Recalled and Renewed on 250th Anniversary in SF Protest. indybay.org At a time when accomplishments of the American revolution are under threat, people see the need to rise up once more…
Solidarity & Unity Network (2025-04-21). Friday 4/25: Responding to Trump – Time to Rethink & Reset. indybay.org Roosevelt Community Center | 901 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95116 | (Access parking lot from North 21st Street)…
Direct Action Everywhee (2025-04-21). Activists Disrupt Parade to Protest Event Animal Cruelty. indybay.org Protesters joined the Butter and Eggs Day parade with banners calling out the event's top sponsor, Perdue's Petaluma Poultry, for boiling animals alive…
Robert Norse (2025-04-21). Documenting Destruction: Flyers Say: "End the Homeless Sweeps" indybay.org On two Sundays, folks from HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) have been distributing flyers encouraging victims and witnesses to document and file reports of property stolen by police and city agencies in encampment-destroying sweeps.
Kevin Keating (2025-04-21). The 2005 Transit System Fare Strike on San MUNI. indybay.org An honest examination of our failures here can lead to something bigger and better in the future.
repost (2025-04-21). Tuesday 4/22: Global Strike for Gaza! indybay.org Everywhere…
David Giesen (2025-04-21). Thursday 4/24: Land for Land: Palestine and Israel. indybay.org Notable House | 189 Ellsworth St. | Bernal Heights | San Francisco…
University of San Francisco (2025-04-21). Saturday 4/26: 3rd Black & African Migration Conference. indybay.org 101 Howard Street San Francisco, California…
No Kings Santa Cruz (2025-04-21). Demonstrators in Santa Cruz Line Ocean Street on 250th Anniversary of American Revolution. indybay.org Demonstrators in Santa Cruz lined Ocean Street to oppose Donald Trump and preserve Democracy as part of a nationwide day of action on April 19, which was also the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
The Wolves (2025-04-21). Saturday 4/26: Tesla Takedown – Stanford Mall. indybay.org 660 Stanford Shopping Center suite 359b | Palo Alto, CA 94304…
SFBay4Peace (2025-04-21). Saturday 5/3: Rally for Peace: Global Actions in Solidarity with The Peace Summit in Jerusalem. indybay.org Lae Merritt Ampitheater…
nosihle (2025-04-21). Guideline to apply for R500 million spaza support fund. sanews.gov.za Guideline to apply for R500 million spaza support fund | Government has called on eligible South African spaza shop owners in townships and rural areas who want to improve, expand, and sustain their shops to apply for assistance with the R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund (SSSF). | This as government officially opened applications for the fund aimed at increasing the participation of South African owned spaza shops in the townships and rural areas retail trade sector. | READ | Government empowers spaza shops | What the support fund seeks to achieve: | ‚Ä¢ It provides funding, training, business…
Gabisile (2025-04-21). Reminder to comment on Review of White Paper on Local Government. sanews.gov.za Reminder to comment on Review of White Paper on Local Government | The public have until 30 June 2025 to comment on the discussion document on the Review of the 1998 White Paper on Local Government. | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa officially published the discussion document on Thursday, 10 April 2025. | The Minister has invited all South Africans, including civic organisations, academics, municipalities, and other arms of government, to participate in the consultation process, which ends on 30 June 2025. | According to the department, the move represe…
GABIK (2025-04-21). Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen to host G20 agriculture and food security meetings | Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen will this week, host the G20 Agriculture Working Group (AWG) and Food Security Task Force Meetings in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. | The department said the high-level, three-day meetings, taking place from 23-25 April 2025, form part of a series of international meetings leading up to the G20 Summit, scheduled for November 2025. | The meetings aim to advance global collaboration on food security and agricultural development. | Organised by the Department of Agriculture, the sessions will be held under the themes:…
The Independent (2025-04-21). Suspected cholera case reported in Kitgum on Easter Sunday. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health officials in Kitgum District are on high alert following the registration of a suspected cholera case on Easter Sunday, raising fears of a possible outbreak. According to Titus Komakech, the district surveillance focal person, a 10-year-old boy from Akwang Sub-county tested positive for cholera strain O1 using a …
The Independent (2025-04-21). University students plant trees in memory of Onapito. independent.co.ug 
Amuria, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a tribute to the late Francis Onapito Ekomiloit, 71 university students under the Nile Breweries Equality Scholars Program gathered at his home in Were Town Council, Amuria District, to plant trees in his memory and celebrate his enduring legacy. The scholars, who had faced financial hardships and were …
The Independent (2025-04-21). African Space Agency's headquarters inaugurated in Egypt's Cairo. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt inaugurated on Sunday the headquarters of the African Space Agency (AfSA) in the Egyptian Space City in Cairo. "Egypt has made extensive efforts to establish the agency, which embodies the vision of 'The Africa We Want' outlined in the African Union's Agenda 2063," Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said at …
The Independent (2025-04-21). US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO. independent.co.ug 
The world trade body previously expected global goods trade to expand by 2.7% in 2025 but it now forecasts it will fall by 0.2% ANALYSIS | CHARLOTTE EDWARDS | The World Trade Organization (WTO) has forecast that global trade will fall this year because of US President Donald Trump's tariffs. It added "severe downside risks", including …
The Independent (2025-04-21). Will Qatari gold sink Netanyahu? independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | KONSTANTY GEBERT | Can an Israeli prime minister dismiss the country's internal security chief? The Israeli Supreme Court considered that question on April 8, when it placed a pause on Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's firing of Ronen Bar, the head of Shin Bet since October 2021. Seemingly expecting a different verdict, however, Netanyahu …
The Independent (2025-04-21). EXPERT: Gunshot residue presence cannot be used to infer whether a person fired a gun. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government toxicologist Dr. Jaffer Kisitu on Thursday told the court, presided over by High Court Judge Justice Comfort Kania, that there is a minimum criterion for confirming the presence of gunshot residue (GSR), and if a sample does not meet that criterion, it will not be reported as GSR. …
The Independent (2025-04-21). Study reveals new possibilities for treating childhood pneumonia in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Lung Institute (MLI) has announced groundbreaking findings from a clinical trial that could mark a major shift in the treatment of childhood pneumonia across Africa. The study, dubbed PediCAP, reveals that children hospitalized with severe community-acquired pneumonia—a chest infection that develops at home and requires hospital …
The Independent (2025-04-21). Uganda grapples with malaria burden amidst promising innovations. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | INNOCENT LAWRENCE OKIMA | The latest World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a vivid picture of the global battle against malaria, with Uganda standing out as one of the high-burden countries. Despite decades of interventions, malaria stubbornly remains the leading cause of illness and death in …
The Independent (2025-04-21). Senior Police Officer found dead in septic tank. independent.co.ug 
Nsangi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Superintendent of Police Julius Ahimbisibwe, the former Commander of the Jinja Road Police Division in Kampala, has been found dead in a septic tank at his home in Nakitokolo, Nsangi in Wakiso District in a suspected suicide. His body, reportedly discovered in the early hours of Easter Monday, …
Human Rights Watch (2025-04-21). This Earth Day, Let's Talk Phasing Out Fossil Fuels. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Activists with painted hands protest against fossil fuels and for climate finance at the COP29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 22, 2024. | © 2024 Sean Gallup/Getty Images…
ICRC (2025-04-21). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
ICRC (2025-04-21). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
SKWAWKBOX (2025-04-21). Video: man detained under FIREARMS ACT for wearing Palestine pullover at Heathrow. skwawkbox.org 
Government repression of pro-Palestine speech continues with trumped-up arrest of man at airport for wearing jumper with Palestine map as accused Israeli war criminal was flying out In a clear case of politicised and repressive policing — and likely racial profiling — a Palestinian activist was detained at Heathrow airport under the Firearms Act by …
SKWAWKBOX (2025-04-21). Former MP Williamson sponsors petition to abolish Terror laws misused to silence pro-Palestine speech. skwawkbox.org 
Parliamentary petition aims to "repeal 2000 and 2006 Terrorism Acts and review other legislation" to prevent police-state abuse and enable real safeguards Chris Williamson, the left-wing former Derby North MP, is among the sponsors of a new petition calling on the government to repeal supposed — and widely considered unfit — anti-terror legislation that the …
Gidi Weitz (2025-04-21). office sought Shin Bet backing to delay corruption trial testimony. haaretz.com The conditions outlined in the document, prepared by the Prime Minister's Office, would have made it nearly impossible for him to testify as scheduled in his criminal trial…
infobrics (2025-04-21). Nigeria's BRICS Membership — Implications. infobrics.org Recently, we have seen a frenzy of conversations about BRICS, its expansion and what it means for new participating countries like Nigeria. It would seem as though it is a new phenomenon or the latest 'in-thing', but not so…
infobrics (2025-04-21). Russia Pushes Arctic Collaboration, Sees India As Stabilising Force. infobrics.org Isolated by the West over Ukraine, Russia is turning to India and other non-Arctic countries, offering collaboration and cooperation to research and study on the frozen continent…
infobrics (2025-04-21). Joining the Big League: Should Ghana Consider Joining BRICS?>. infobrics.org In recent years, BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has emerged as a powerful economic bloc challenging Western dominance in global affairs…
infobrics (2025-04-21). Trans-Caspian Corridor: flawed alternative under NATO's shadow. infobrics.org The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor) emerges as a vital trade link between Europe and Asia, backed by a €12 billion EU investment and praised by Ursula von der Leyen as a "game changer." However, Turkey's NATO ties, U.S. military ambitions, and geopolitical tensions risk transforming this promising corridor into a Western-controlled tool, undermining its potential as a multipolar trade route.
infobrics (2025-04-21). Turkish political crisis rapidly escalating. infobrics.org Turkish polarization reflects international contradictions and could have multiple geopolitical impacts.
infobrics (2025-04-21). Australia's growing role in US nuclear strategy in Asia-Pacific. infobrics.org If the US decides to expand its NATO nuclear sharing policy to vassals and satellite states elsewhere, including in the Asia-Pacific, Australia might play a major role in this process, becoming the main regional hub for such weapon systems. While this is certainly in the interest of Washington DC, as it diversifies the risk for the mainland US, it's certainly not good (to put it mildly) for Canberra.
infobrics (2025-04-21). Zelensky extends martial law for the 15th time to cling onto power. infobrics.org Poroshenko accuses Zelensky of creating an "authoritarian system".
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). 'Palestinians Don't Need Sidewalks' doco draws a crowd in Bathurst. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Mental health services forced to beg for funding. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Calls grow for parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Some election promises with a chance of being honoured. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Palm Sunday rallies oppose Gaza genocide, cruelty to refugees. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Photos: Socialist Alliance launches NSW Senate campaign in Western Sydney. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Resisting oppression is not antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Socialist Alliance 'won't be silenced' as corflutes promoting Palestine destroyed. greenleft.org.au 
greenleft.org.au (2025-04-21). Stand up for workers on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Tougher rules over car battery safety. ecns.cn China is set to enforce the world's first mandatory safety regulations for new energy vehicle batteries that explicitly prohibit fire and explosion — a landmark move to address public concerns and solidify its position as a global NEV pioneer.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Clarity urged over 'smart driving'. ecns.cn Smart driving, which has been a buzzword in China for quite some time, is gaining further attention, as the government and some automotive executives have called for cautious use of the ambiguous term.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). COSCO Shipping denounces U.S. measures targeting China's maritime, logistics, shipbuilding sectors. ecns.cn China COSCO Shipping Corporation Ltd said on Monday that the company firmly opposes the U.S.' accusations and the subsequent measures.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). JD offers free takeaway for delays, expands rider hiring. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce giant JD announced on Monday that, starting today, consumers who wait more than 20 minutes for their takeaway orders will receive them free of charge. This move comes as its rival restricts food delivery riders to take orders from only one platform.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Ethiopian runner sets new record at 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon. ecns.cn The 2025 Shanghai Half Marathon attracted about 15,000 runners from China and abroad on Sunday, with runners from Kenya and Ethiopia claiming champions in the men's and women's races, respectively.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). China's regional jetliner C909 begins commercial operations in Vietnam. ecns.cn Two Chinese homegrown regional jetliners, or C909s, under a wet leasing arrangement to VietJet Air, officially inaugurated flights from Hanoi via Con Dao to Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Chinese courier industry achieves half-day delivery via high-speed trains, automation. ecns.cn In China, an increasing number of parcels are being delivered via high-speed trains and airplanes. Delivery times have significantly improved from next-day and same-day to even half-day delivery.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Registered private enterprises nationwide exceed 57 million: official data. ecns.cn The number of registered private enterprises in China exceeded 57 million as of March 31, accounting for 92.3% of the total enterprises, data released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) showed on Monday.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). China firmly opposes tariff deals at expense of China's interests: MOC. ecns.cn China firmly opposes any deal between the U.S. and its trading partners for tariff exemptions at the expense of China's interests, said the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Insights | Malaysian official: tariffs and trade barriers undermine global economic stability. ecns.cn A senior Malaysian official voiced support for free trade and multilaterisam at the Beijing Promotion Symposium for the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) on Thursday in Beijing.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Shanghai to open new visa-free business zone near Pudong airport. ecns.cn A new international business zone near Pudong airport with visa-free access will open within the year 2025 to boost global connectivity and economic openness, according to news released by the local government.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). U.S. visa revocation, tourist detention backfire cause sharp decline in tourists. ecns.cn The U.S. government's revocation of visas for over 1,000 international students and detentions of foreign tourists, including those from its allies, have backfired, leading to a sharp decline in foreign visitors this March.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Chinese Language Day celebrated in San Francisco. ecns.cn In the reception hall at the Chinese Consulate General in San Francisco, 16-year-old Eshaan Nair, in his white kung fu costume with dragon embroidery, demonstrated martial arts techniques honed over seven years of dedicated practice.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). China opposes any deal at expense of its interests: MOFCOM. ecns.cn A spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) stated on Monday that the ministry is aware of the reports. This represents the implementation of hegemonic politics and unilateral bullying in the realm of trade and economic cooperation under the guise of "reciprocity."
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). China's private enterprises show strong resilience with 7.1% registration growth in Q1. ecns.cn China's private sector showed strong resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with new business registrations rising steadily, according to a report released by State Administration for Market Regulation on Monday.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Survey: About 70% of CEOs reject U.S. tariff policies. ecns.cn Approximately 70 percent of surveyed CEOs disapprove of the United States' tariff policies, according to a report titled, "Nearly 70 percent of CEOs disapprove of Trump's tariffs: Survey", published by The Hill on Saturday.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Xi congratulates Nguema on election as president of Gabon. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema on his election as president of the Gabonese Republic.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Xi sends congratulatory message to Noboa on re-election as president of Ecuador. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday sent a congratulatory message to Daniel Noboa on his re-election as president of Ecuador.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Officials and scholars call for technology oriented toward human rights protection at forum, opposing certain countries' trampling of human rights via tech blockades. ecns.cn Human rights scholars at a forum in Chongqing, Southwest China, on Saturday adopted a joint consensus, agreeing that technology must be fundamentally oriented towards the protection of human rights. They expressed strong opposition to the infringement of human rights, perpetrated by certain countries through technological blockades.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). China announces to sanction U.S. Congresspeople, officials and NGO heads. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that Chinese side decides to impose sanctions on U.S. Congresspeople, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations who have acted egregiously on Hong Kong-related issues.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). East China launches heavy ion medical center for cancer treatment. ecns.cn The Heavy Ion Medical Center was officially opened on Saturday at Mazu branch of Fujian Medical University Union Hospital in Putian City, Fujian Province.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). 4.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Qinghai. ecns.cn A 4.6-magnitude earthquake struck Zadoi county in Yushu, Qinghai province at 9: 07 am on Monday, according to official measurements released by the China Earthquake Networks Center.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). What makes Wuyi Mountain captivate the world?>. ecns.cn Wuyi Mountain, a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage site, blends ecological wonders with cultural depth.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Wuyi Tea: From mountain winds to global brews. ecns.cn As a key origin of Chinese tea culture, Wuyi Mountain has produced Beiyuan tribute tea since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with Zhu Xi lecturing here.
ecns.cn (2025-04-21). Soulful flavors of Wuyi Mountain: Where mountains, waters and warmth meet. ecns.cn In Wuyi Mountain, nature and life entwine in harmony. Mist curls above emerald trails, bamboo rafts glide along Jiuqu Creek, and red walls of Da'an Village whisper revolutionary tales…
geo.tv (2025-04-21). Russia, Ukraine trade blame over violated Easter truce. geo.tv 
Russian troops in the devastated port city of Mariupol. — AFP/FileRussia and Ukraine have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, AFP reported.The ceasefire was scheduled to begin Saturday evening to honour the…
geo.tv (2025-04-21). Race to lead Canada: former central banker vs veteran politician. geo.tv 
This combination of images shows Canada's Liberal Party leader Mark Carney and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre. — Reuters/FileThe candidates to lead Canada after next week's election took starkly different paths to the height of national…
geo.tv (2025-04-21). Vance arrives in India, to hold talks with Modi under US tariffs shadow. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). 'US defence chief Pete Hegseth shares sensitive report in Signal chat again'. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). Tariff war: China warns countries of striking deals with US at its expense. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). Trump in his own words: 100 days of quotes. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2 billion people: report. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). Putin says he is open to direct peace talks with Ukraine. geo.tv geo.tv (2025-04-21). Vance, Modi welcome significant progress on India-US trade deal. geo.tv noreply (2025-04-21). When I Had Enough. smoothiex12.blogspot.com This time with masturbatory resource Task and Purpose who peddle pseudo-military BS without having even basic tool kit for expressing their ignorant opinions on Russia and her military. Their butthurt is understandable–what they observe is beyond their experiences and sergeant-NCO, at best, level of "expertise". So, they peddle BS for fanboys. So, I decided to slightly review their "expertise" which is simply unapplicable at the levels where real operational level professionals operate. Ah, yes, this fabled "trench truth"–it sells, I don't dispute that. noreply (2025-04-21). Colonel Davis and Yours Truly. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Live in 50 minutes. noreply (2025-04-21). The 80th Is Coming. smoothiex12.blogspot.com And the amount of excrement around it will only grow in the West. But here comes the Hollywood "History" (a euphemism for BS). This is from famous Patton movie and a completely made-up shit. However, one thing should be explained to many people who still cannot grasp realities of the Eastern Front. We can start, of course with the fact that Patton had a very high-pitched voice. But Raquel Varela (2025-04-21). The Carnation Revolution of Portugal Today: The New Challenge from the Far-Right. socialistproject.ca Peoples Dispatch (2025-04-21). Palestine solidarity protests in Morocco delay Maersk ship. peoplesdispatch.org Over 1,000 protesters took to the streets of Tangier, Morocco, on April 20, protesting the docking of the ship Nexoe Maersk in the Moroccan port city. This comes the same week that the same ship was Natalia Marques (2025-04-21). With mass protests across the country, movement against Trump's agenda grows. peoplesdispatch.org Abdul Rahman (2025-04-21). Indian farmers protest visit of JD Vance and opening of country to US agriculture. peoplesdispatch.org The Indian government is under heavy pressure to open the country's market to US agricultural products. Farmers claim the move would be a disaster for India's already crisis-ridden agriculture sector. WSWS (2025-04-21). An appeal to Sri Lankan garment workers: How to fight tariff war attacks on jobs and wages. wsws.org Like the struggle against International Monetary Fund austerity, the fight against the devastating consequences of tariff war is international. WSWS (2025-04-21). Threat of mass layoffs at Thyssenkrupp and HKM, the conversion of Germany's steel industry to a war economy. wsws.org The defence of steel jobs is immediately bound up with the fight against rearmament and the transformation of industry onto a war footing. This is only possible against the IG Metall union, not with it. WSWS (2025-04-21). Australian election: National Tertiary Education Union covers up Labor's role in university crisis. wsws.org The NTEU is backing Labor in the face of more than 2,000 job cuts as a direct result of the Albanese government's cuts to international student enrolments and its continued chronic under-funding of the public universities. WSWS (2025-04-21). Citing tariffs, Volvo North America cutting 800 jobs at Mack Truck and NRV plants. wsws.org The company has cited "market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs" as key reasons for the layoffs. WSWS (2025-04-21). New Zealand parliament votes down contentious "Treaty principles" bill. wsws.org Popular opposition to the far-right ACT Party's bill was channelled into a campaign promoting national "unity" and denying escalating class tensions. WSWS (2025-04-21). Reply to a laid-off Stellantis worker on UAW support for Trump's tariffs. wsws.org The incessant promotion of economic nationalism by the United Auto Workers union has left some workers vulnerable to the nationalist demagogy of Trump. WSWS (2025-04-21). CWU update on USO pilots: defending profits to sacrifice workers' jobs, conditions and the mail service. wsws.org Walsh's "update" confirms the central contention of WSWS: that the Communication Workers Union hierarchy is enforcing the USO's dismantling, in partnership with Kretinsky, Ofcom and the Starmer government. WSWS (2025-04-21). The Victorian Socialists: A pseudo-left trap in the Australian federal election. wsws.org The Victorian Socialists are not fighting to build an independent and socialist movement of the working class but to block its emergence. Democracy Now! (2025-04-21). Ana Tijoux, French Chilean Musician, on First Album in 10 Years, Gaza Protests, Trump Admin & Hope. democracynow.org We speak with Ana Tijoux,, the French Chilean musician and hip-hop artist known for her socially conscious lyrics, as she launches her U.S. tour. Her parents were exiled to France during the U.S.-backed Pinochet dictatorship in Chile, and she returned to Chile in 1993 and has been making music ever since. Her first new album in 10 years was released in 2024, Vida, and Serpiente de Madera is her new EP out this year. "In this historical moment, we are in constant movement. … [E]verything is quick," says Tijoux of her latest music. "Sometimes for me it is important to come back to my community, to my people, t… Staff (2025-04-21). German parliament excludes Russia from ceremony marking victory over the Nazis. defenddemocracy.press By Peter Schwarz 17 April 2025 The German Parliament (Bundestag) has excluded the ambassadors of Russia and Belarus from the main commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on May 8. The parliamentary administration based its decision on a recommendation from the Foreign Ministry led by Green Party politician … Staff (2025-04-21). Lavrov Says It's Unacceptable That EU Talks To Russia In Superiority Language. defenddemocracy.press Autor: ACJ April 20, 2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized the position of some EU countries that consider sending troops to Ukraine, calling it a resurgence of European Nazi ideology. "There is no word to describe this idea. In fact, I have no doubt, it is incomprehensible that the European Union is openly willing … Staff (2025-04-21). Israel prevents West Bank Christians from marking Good Friday in Jerusalem. defenddemocracy.press The New Arab Staff April 18, 2025 Thousand of Palestinian Christians have been blocked by Israel from marking Good Friday at Jerusalem's holy sites. After Israeli authorities barred Palestinians from the occupied West Bank from celebrating Palm Sunday in Jerusalem, they are now preventing them from obtaining permits to participate in Holy Week activities — particularly Good Friday observances, as well … Staff (2025-04-21). French far right and Paris-based Islamists drag French relations with Algeria to rock-bottom. defenddemocracy.press by Pavan Kulkarni April 19, 2025 Both countries have expelled each other's diplomats as the latest diplomatic row, triggered by the arrest and indictment of an Algerian consular officer in France earlier this month, continues to escalate. Relations between the North African country Algeria and its former colonizer France have hit one of the lowest … John Feffer (2025-04-21). This Disintegration of North America. counterpunch.org Ramzy Baroud (2025-04-21). Beneath the Surface: Is the Trump-Netanyahu 'Unthinkable' About to Erupt? counterpunch.org Osama Esber (2025-04-21). Towards a Counter Anthropology. counterpunch.org George Ochenski (2025-04-21). How Sanders Won Montana Again. counterpunch.org Christina Erickson (2025-04-21). Corporal Punishment in America: Most Adults in US Support Spanking Children and 19 States Allow It in Schools. counterpunch.org Ralph Nader (2025-04-21). What If Trump Received This Invitation from Harvard Law Students? counterpunch.org James Chandler (2025-04-21). America in 2025 . counterpunch.org (After Shelley's "England in 1819") An old, bad, vain, despised, and lying prez; Cronies, sycophants, corrupt, and now in charge; A tech czar, with a jobs chain-saw, at large; A loony with a brain worm who now says: All the things that saved us will be banned— Floride in our water, every good vaccine; Judges Mel Gurtov (2025-04-21). Trump—Four Disgraceful Acts. counterpunch.org Newswire Editor (2025-04-21). Trump's Inauguration Donor Pool Includes $50 Million in Contributions from Corporations Under Investigation or Facing Federal Enforcement. commondreams.org Corporations facing federal investigations or enforcement lawsuits collectively gave $50 million to Trump's inauguration — a third of the corporate inauguration donations. Public Citizen cross-referenced new inauguration donor data (as shown below) with corporations listed in our Newswire Editor (2025-04-21). Public Citizen Leads the Fight Against Trump's Dangerous Deregulation. commondreams.org As President Donald Trump's 100th day in office approaches, Public Citizen is leading the fight against his administration's deregulatory efforts in the courtroom, in the media, and on Capitol Hill."Make no mistake: Trump's deregulatory blitz from DOGE's mass firings to dismantle entire agencies to gutting enforcement against corporate criminals will mean more preventable injuries and illnesses, more needless deaths, more consumer scams and ripoffs, more industrial disasters," said Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen. "These moves are about as inefficient as you could get. On the other hand, they w… Aaron Moselle (2025-04-21). Philadelphia Housing Authority is moving closer to constructing 75-unit apartment building at former UC Townhomes site. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia Housing Authority is slated to build a permanently affordable, 75-unit apartment building on a section of valuable land previously occupied by the University City Townhomes. | PHA is reviewing three submissions in response to a request for proposal issued earlier this year. The public agency will then make a recommendation to its Board of Commissioners, which must approve the developm… albawaba (2025-04-21). Huawei plans mass shipments of its AI chips to China. albawaba.com albawaba (2025-04-21). Readmoo unveils the world's first foldable e-book. albawaba.com albawaba (2025-04-21). India set to impose 12% tariff on steel to curb China imports. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- India is preparing to implement a 12% temporary tariff on steel imports, a bold move that could have significant implications for the global steel market. The tariff, designed to curb a surge in cheap imports from China and other countries, is expected to take effect soon, according to sources familiar with the matter reported to albawaba (2025-04-21). War without end? Netanyahu's speech sparks political backlash. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent speech, in which he reiterated the attack on Gaza, has drawn harsh criticism from Israeli political and military specialists. The remark was seen by analysts as an implied acknowledgment of strategic failure and a hint that Netanyahu could be putting political survival ahead of the safe release of Israeli captives.The speech, according to military expert Nir Dvori (Channel 12), was a defensive tactic meant to maintain Netanyahu's reputation. He pointed out that in face of growing popular criticism, the prime minister seemed to defend the current crisis and his… albawaba (2025-04-21). Is Keir Starmer gay? New video sparks speculations. albawaba.com albawaba (2025-04-21). US security chief Kristi Noem's handbag stolen during dinner in Washington restaurant. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security for the United States, said Monday that her purse was taken on Sunday night when she was eating at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. Investigations are still ongoing into the event, which happened while she was eating supper.In statements at the White House, Noem admitted to the theft but said the matter is still unresolved. The restaurant's CCTV camera showed an unidentified white guy wearing a medical mask stealing her purse and walking out, according to stories in the U.S. media.Her driver's card, prescription drugs, apartment keys, passport, D… aljazeera (2025-04-21). 'A cancer': UN warns Asia-based cybercrime syndicates expanding worldwide. aljazeera.com Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East. aljazeera (2025-04-21). More than 30 killed in latest attack in Sudan's Darfur region: Monitor. aljazeera.com Residential buildings among structures targeted in paramilitary attack on city of el-Fasher, activists say. aljazeera (2025-04-21). US VP Vance arrives in India for four-day visit as US tariff threat looms. aljazeera.com Visit will include talks with PM Modi as New Delhi is seeking to avoid sweeping 26 percent Trump tariffs. aljazeera (2025-04-21). What does the US military want in Guam, Japan and Hawaii? aljazeera.com The US is targeting China with a military buildup in the Pacific — but some in Japan, Guam and Hawaii are pushing back. aljazeera (2025-04-21). Dire situation for Rohingya "exacerbated" by funding cuts. aljazeera.com "Rohingya families are living on 20 cents a day." aljazeera (2025-04-21). The Meth King of Asia | True Crime Reports. aljazeera.com The ruthless leader of Asia's most powerful drug syndicate. Associated Press (2025-04-21). What are the church's rites for the death of a pope and the election of a new one? whyy.org The The election itself is shrouded in secrecy, with cardinals forbidden from commun… Charles Rotter (2025-04-21). The Blade Stops Here: France Holds Wind Industry Accountable at Last. wattsupwiththat.com France's court system has done what most governments have failed to do: impose real accountability on an industry that's been operating with impunity. The Bernagues decision should serve as a precedent, not an anomaly. It's a milestone in holding the wind industry to the same environmental standards it pretends to uphold. And it invites a critical question: if even the eagle—the emblem of nature's majesty—isn't safe from the blades of climate dogma, what exactly are we saving?> Charlie Garcia (2025-04-21). 'Cuddle Parties' serve as an antidote for loneliness and lack of touch. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode on loneliness | Marion, a mother of three living in Berlin, remembers gr… David Swanson (2025-04-21). Close the U.S. Military Bases in Asia. worldbeyondwar.org David Swanson (2025-04-21). Dear Member of U.S. Military, "Just Following Orders" Is No Excuse. worldbeyondwar.org David Swanson (2025-04-21). Protest a Military Air Show Near You in 2025. worldbeyondwar.org David Swanson (2025-04-21). Talk World Radio: No Cop City, No Cop World. worldbeyondwar.org Dawn Attride (2025-04-21). To relieve loneliness, AI companion robots move in with seniors. whyy.org This story is from Find our full episode on loneliness | When 86-year-old Anthony Niemiec's wife passed away, he… Eric Worrall (2025-04-21). A new "Queer Centered" Climate Religion Claims Inspiration from President Trump. wattsupwiththat.com "I thought, if you can get elected as president of the United States, then I can found my own religion" Gabriel Aguirre (2025-04-21). Day of Activism in Solidarity with Palestine Held in Southern Bogotá / Jornada de Activismo en Solidaridad con Palestina en el Sur de Bogotá. worldbeyondwar.org Gabriel Aguirre (2025-04-21). Disarmament for a World of Peace / Por el Desarme para un Mundo de Paz. worldbeyondwar.org Guest Blogger (2025-04-21). Trump's Energy Policies Will Help U.S. Lead in Global AI Race. wattsupwiththat.com This realistic energy path can improve our environment, meet our economic needs, and provide cleaner, always-on energy. It will keep the U.S. economy as the world's strongest with one of the best standards of living. Guest Blogger (2025-04-21). Endangerment Finding endangers energy freedom. wattsupwiththat.com There is no statutory or judicial foundation for deference to EPA's Endangerment Finding, no legal or scientific basis for it. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin should toss the EF on history's ash heap. Guest Blogger (2025-04-21). Shetland's Viking Windfarm Scandal. wattsupwiththat.com £1.3 billion has been spent building Viking and its interconnector, for little apparent benefit for the Islanders or the country at large, who will one way or another end up paying the bill. Jeannie Parent (2025-04-21). How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen. aclu.org Johnny Perez-Gonzalez (2025-04-21). A wall of protection: Delaware lawmakers move to shield immigrant families from federal scrutiny. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? For 14 years, Maria Jose Nolasco Ramírez has lived in Delaware with her children, quietly navigating everyday life with a growing fear behind the wheel. | For undocumented immigrants like Nolasco Ramírez, driving without a license is often not a choice — it's a necessity. In many parts of Delaware, especially in rural and suburban areas, public transportation is limited or nonexistent. Parents still need to take their children to school, get to work or attend medical a… Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza (2025-04-21). Health insurers are struggling with the cost of weight-loss drugs, including in Philly. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At least seven Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans across the nation posted a net loss last year, raising questions about the financial health of some of the nation's largest nonprofit insurers. | In 2024, Independence Health Group, the for-profit parent company of the nonprofit Philadelphia-based health insurance company Independence Blue Cross, reported a net loss of $239 million, despite generating $32 billion of revenue, citing a "sharp increase in medical and pharmacy c… WHYY (2025-04-21). Learn How to Turn Your Donations into Tax Credits of 90% or More. whyy.org Join us for a special webinar where you can learn how you can support WHYY and WVIA's Friends of Education Educational Improvement Tax Credits approved programs. WiBOPM (2025-04-21). Madison, April 21, 2025: May Day Fundraiser by Voces de la Frontera and Linden Cohousing. wibailoutpeople.org WiBOPM (2025-04-21). Manitowoc, WI May Day, 2025! Rally March, 'We Are the Many'. wibailoutpeople.org Zoà´ Read (2025-04-21). Could sustainable shopping get a boost as tariffs panic fast fashion brands? whyy.org A a (2025-04-21). REAL ID: Phony security, real authoritarianism. strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). DEI (1969 — 2025). strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). La paradoja occidental de la ineficiencia: cuantas más crisis pagamos, más crisis enfrentamos. strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). Il Myanmar come ponte per il multipolarismo in Asia. strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). Russia: The main obstacle to the globalist project of world reordering. strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). Cromwell's ghost against Russia, Estonia, Moldova and all of Africa. strategic-culture.su A A (2025-04-21). A tutta velocità verso i preparativi bellici in Europa: cosa stanno facendo i cartografi militari francesi in Romania? strategic-culture.su Matt Sledge (2025-04-21). Congress's Biggest Financial Priority Is "Stablecoin." What the Hell Is That?>. theintercept.com Vanessa Beeley (2025-04-21). Is Ethnic Cleansing part of the Ethics of the Great Powers? thealtworld.com The early inhabitants of the Levant are threatened with extinction. Christianity is in danger of ending in the world. | Maria Saadeh, a former member of the Syrian parliament (under the Assad leadership) — an architect and designer. In 2020, she founded her Nonprofit Association for Social Development "Houna Hawyati", focusing on enhancing the Syrian identity on social, economic and cultural levels. | In March 2015, a member of the Syrian parliament, Contributing Writers (2025-04-21). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East/ By Prof. Michel Chossudovsky. marktanliano.net eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Br10.8bn of capital investment utilized in Belarus in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by In January-March 2025, Br10.8 billion of capital investment was utilized in Belarus, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Brest Oblast, Liaoning Province to cooperate in pharmacology, shipbuilding, plant growing. eng.belta.by Brest Oblast and China's Liaoning Province are interested in building cooperation in pharmacology, shipbuilding, machine tool engineering, plant growing and other areas, Brest Oblast Deputy Governor Mikhail Batsenko told journalists following the trip of the Brest Oblast delegation to China, BelTA has learned. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Entrepreneurship support infrastructure seen as important for business growth in Belarus. eng.belta.by At the beginning of the year there were over 100 entrepreneurship support centers and incubators in Belarus. More than a third of them operate in small and medium-sized towns and rural communities. In 2024, the infrastructure subjects provided more than 81,000 services and held about 2,700 thematic events. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Governor hails prospects for cooperation between Gomel Oblast, Kazakhstan. eng.belta.by "There is a demand [for Belarusian goods], especially for food products. No one doubts the Belarusian quality. There is also interest in our woodworking goods. In general, there are a lot of areas thatwe can tap into. We need to work harder and gain momentum," Ivan Krupko summarized. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Israel. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to the State of Israel Yuri Yaroshevich presented credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The ceremony was followed by a private meeting, during which the parties discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral agenda. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko comments on financial performance of Belarus' woodworking industry. eng.belta.by Belarusian Forestry Minister Aleksandr Kulik reported to the president on the provision of forestries with modern logging equipment and also the woodworking industry with wood raw materials. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko criticizes mindless construction, overpopulation in big cities. eng.belta.by It is necessary to stop mindless construction and movement of people to big cities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he was visiting the agro-town of Kopys during his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April, BelTA has learned. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko instructs to tackle problems at Amkodor. eng.belta.by We should not only resolve the ownership issue at Amkodor, but also settle its debts as the owner left the enterprise in a challenging situation, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he is visiting Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko visits small bakery in Kopys, calls to scale up experience across regions. eng.belta.by The head of state decided to make an unscheduled visit to a local bakery. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko makes unscheduled visit to cheese facility in Kopys. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, while on a working trip to Orsha District and visiting the agro-town of Kopys, unexpectedly added new objects to his itinerary. The head of state decided to visit the Milkkop Start cheese-producing facility. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko outlines tasks for developing small towns. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined tasks for the development of small towns as he is visiting the agro-town of Kopys as part of his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus' defense minister off to Qatar on official visit. eng.belta.by During his official visit, the minister will hold bilateral meetings with the country's military and political leadership and tour Qatar's military facilities. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus hosts over 58,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 2025 year-start. eng.belta.by A total of 1,090,040 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022. They included 343,190 visitors from Latvia, 612,279 people from Lithuania, and 110,697 visitors from Poland. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus launches campaign to clean up water bodies. eng.belta.by The aim of the campaign is to tidy up and improve the areas near public water bodies and raise awareness about the need to protect nature. Plastic, household waste and other materials not only spoil the beauty of landscapes, but also damage ecosystems. Toxic substances get into the water, threatening flora and fauna, and decomposing garbage poisons the soil for decades. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus seeks to attract more Chinese tourists. eng.belta.by The Consulate General of Belarus in Hong Kong hosted a working meeting between Consul General Tatiana Kharlap and Director of the National Tourism Agency Dmitry Morozov. The meeting discussed the prospects for cooperation. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus to attend anti-fascist congress in Moscow Oblast. eng.belta.by The event is timed to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and will be held at the Patriot Congress and Exhibition Center in Moscow Oblast on 30 April 2025. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Brest Oblast to enhance twinning relations with China's Liaoning Province. eng.belta.by Baranovichi and Pinsk could twin with the cities of China's Liaoning Province, Deputy Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Mikhail Batsenko told the journalists following the Brest Oblast delegation's visit to China. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Kochanova: Belarusian youth keep the memory of the Great Patriotic War alive. eng.belta.by Belarusian youth cherish the memory of the Great Patriotic War, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said during the opening of the exhibition titled as Unity of the people – the key to the Great Victory. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Kochanova urges to remember and honor everyone who took part in liberation of Belarus. eng.belta.by The exhibition has been arranged in the hall of the Council of the Republic. It features 16 tablets and tells about the exploits of people of different nationalities, who liberated Belarus, about the heroism and skill of partisans and underground fighters of Belarus. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Opinion: USA may not mind resumption of Nord Stream operation, but on one condition. eng.belta.by "The main competitor of the United States, including economically, is Europe. But it must be said that the previous administration also did a lot to hamstring Europe. Trump is happy: he himself kept demanding that Nord Stream operation be discontinued," said Karine Gevorgyan. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Some 9,300 apartments commissioned in Belarus in Q1 2025. eng.belta.by Belarus built some 304,900 square meters of housing for people on the housing list, which accounted for 32.8% of the total housing commissioned. Jeremy Kuzmarov (2025-04-21). Harvard Promotes Another War Monger to Its Faculty. covertactionmagazine.com Biden National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is the inaugural Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order On April 1, former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan started his new job as the inaugural Kissinger Professor of the Practice of Statecraft and World Order at the Harvard Kennedy School. Sullivan's appointment comes at a … Staff (2025-04-21). Interview in the latest issue of Zèbre magazine. gilbertdoctorow.com In the new issue of this francophone Belgian magazine of commentary you will find on pages 20-24 excerpts from an hour-long interview which I gave to their lead journalist Daniel de Wolff not long ago. In the near future they will be putting a video of the interview on the internet. www.zebre-magazine.com/mon-zebre-digital…… Staff (2025-04-21). Russian Vessels on the Line: Moscow Threatens Consequences for Baltic Provocations! TN World. gilbertdoctorow.com I have not commented on this heretofore, but it is high time to say that currently there is a lot of sensational, fake news on youtube with regard to the risks of war erupting between Russia and NATO. Many of these sensational video postings come from Indian newspapers. But among them, there can be postings … Tim Huber (2025-04-21). As partners lose U.S. foreign aid, MCC provides additional funding. anabaptistworld.org In response to sudden and great needs caused by cuts to U.S. foreign aid, ≠Mennonite Central Committee is releasing $765,356 above previous budgets for its partners around the world. United World International (2025-04-21). Papua New Guinea's Road to Stability. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In January 2024, Papua New Guinea (PNG) was rocked by mass civil unrest, as riots erupted in the national capital of Port Moresby and spread to other towns. The immediate cause was an instantaneous reduction in the pay of public servants, attributed by the government to a "technical glitch" in the … United World International (2025-04-21). Azerbaijani MP: If Yerevan Does Not Accept Baku's Demands, There Will Be No Peace. uwidata.com By Tehran Tapdigov, Baku / Azerbaijan Although all provisions of the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been agreed upon, the two countries have still not sat down at the negotiating table. Naturally, agreeing on the terms of the agreement does not automatically mean peace. However, Azerbaijan's desire for a meaningful and conclusive peace … United World International (2025-04-21). Turks and the FPàñ in the Vienna elections. uwidata.com By Kadim àúlker, From Vienna / Austria On April 27, 2025, local elections will be held in Vienna to determine the representatives who will form the state government. Turks are once again being placed at the heart of the political debate ahead of the elections. During the general elections held in September last year, Turks … _____ (2025-04-21). Future View: The Collapse Of Western Idealism? truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: In the twilight of every empire, there lies a question not merely of power but of meaning. As America steps back from its self-appointed role as the world's arbiter — a position solidified in the ashes of World War II and maintained through the long shadow of the Cold War — the … Eleanor J. Bader (2025-04-21). As Trump Guts Support for Disabled Students, Their Families Are Fighting Back. truthout.org If the Trump administration and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) have their way, the basic educational and human rights of students with disabilities will soon be eviscerated. Due to the planned demolition of the Department of Education, the rights of students with disabilities to "a free, appropriate public education" — guaranteed by the Individuals with Disabilities… | Natalie Krebs (2025-04-21). Doctor, Nurse Shortages Persist in Rural Areas Years After COVID. truthout.org Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics in southeastern Iowa is small. The 14-bed hospital, in Sigourney, doesn't do surgeries or deliver babies. The small 24-hour emergency room is overseen by two full-time doctors. CEO Matt Ives wants to hire a third doctor, but he said finding physicians for a rural area has been challenging since the covid-19 pandemic. | Nick Limbeck (2025-04-21). Chicago Teachers Secure Deal for Greener, Healthier Schools. truthout.org The Chicago Teachers Union won a tentative agreement in December that, for the first time, addresses climate and environmental justice demands — making healthy green schools a priority in our city. We achieved this breakthrough even while broader contract negotiations stalled. Finally, in April, we ratified the full agreement, which also includes big raises and lower class sizes. | Rizik Alabi (2025-04-21). US Delegation Discusses Post-Assad Sanctions and Iranian Influence in al-Sharaa Meeting. themedialine.org Shahad Ali (2025-04-21). Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza. truthout.org Since Israel's war in Gaza began in October 2023, a severe cash crisis has become one of the most pressing challenges for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to the Palestinian Monetary Authority, Gaza had 56 bank branches and 91 ATMs before the conflict. However, ongoing Israeli bombardment has destroyed most of these facilities. In addition, widespread power outages and the collapse of… | Steven Ganot (2025-04-21). Israeli Experts Warn of Fallout as US—Iran Nuclear Talks Advance. themedialine.org Steven Ganot (2025-04-21). US Lawmakers Meet Syria's New President as Sanctions Come Under Review. themedialine.org The Media Line Staff (2025-04-21). Finance Minister Smotrich Says Defeating Hamas More Important Than Hostage Rescue. themedialine.org The Media Line Staff (2025-04-21). Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to China Ahead of New Round of Nuclear Talks. themedialine.org tvbrics (2025-04-21). Brazilian athlete wins Table Tennis World Cup. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Egypt establishes first national public relations association. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Ethiopia and Vietnam join forces to build green economy. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Iran and India to boost agricultural trade beyond US$1 billion through new BRICS partnership. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Iran leads in production of medical equipment in Middle East. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Iran's agricultural exports grow by 29% in latest fiscal year. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Rio de Janeiro achieves unprecedented tourism growth in early 2025. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Russia proposes to create BRICS Centre for Food Diplomacy. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Russian and South African presidents discuss trade and economic cooperation. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Russian Foreign Minister meets with ambassadors of OIC member states. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). South Africa unveils digital tool for environmental assessment of projects. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). UAE and China sign three agreements for supply of liquefied natural gas. tvbrics.com tvbrics (2025-04-21). Zimbabwe to launch first institute of disaster management in Southern Africa. tvbrics.com Waseem Shahzad Qadri (2025-04-21). Inside Story: Gillespie Left Hanging as PCB Denies Dues. thinktank.pk The controversy surrounding former Pakistan red-ball coach Jason Gillespie and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has exposed more than just a contractual disagreement—it has laid bare the underlying tensions, panic-led decision-making, and structural fragility within Pakistan cricket's management. The Timeline: In April 2024, PCB appointed Jason Gillespie (red-ball coach) and Gary Kirsten (white-ball coach) in … Wasim Qadri (2025-04-21). Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Climate Resilience in Action. thinktank.pk Quetta, Pakistan — In a landmark effort to confront the deepening climate crisis in Pakistan, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN), in collaboration with multiple development partners, has officially launched the provincial chapter of the Building Resilience and Addressing Vulnerabilities to Emergencies (BRAVE) project in Quetta, Balochistan. Backed by the … Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-21). Lebanon's Disarmament Dilemma: The Battle for Palestinian Camps. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle's Palestine Correspondent The Lebanese government's rush to disarm Palestinian factions is a prelude to a broader campaign against Hezbollah, with Washington and Ramallah playing key backstage roles. A quiet but strategic campaign is underway in Lebanon to disarm Palestinian refugee camps, long considered autonomous zones with their own political and military hierarchies. This effort… Internationalist 360 ∞ (2025-04-21). A US-Led Ground War in Yemen Would Be a Catastrophic Blunder. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh Frustrated by its costly ongoing offensive campaign against Yemen, the Trump administration is said to be in talks to launch a ground effort aimed at seizing the strategic port city of Hodeidah, before effecting regime change in Sanaa. If this offensive does occur, it will result in a disastrous defeat for Washington. In… newarab (2025-04-21). How US aid cuts will deepen Yemen's humanitarian crisis. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Egyptian co-owner of Dagenham and Redbridge FC steps down. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Israeli ministers call to annex West Bank at settlement event. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Moroccans protest Maersk ship carrying F-35 parts to Israel. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Netanyahu slammed for attending son's henna party amid Gaza war. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD. newarab.com MARAH (2025-04-21). Al-Khulaifi: Qatar will discuss with Washington easing and lifting sanctions imposed on Syria. sana.sy Doha, SANA- Qatari Minister of State for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad al Khulaifi announced on Monday that several issues related to Syria will be discussed during the upcoming visit of a Qatari delegation to the United States. Al-Khulaifi said in a statement to AFP that the delegation will seek during their visit to … RAFAH (2025-04-21). Health Ministry launches vaccination promotion campaign for children under 5 years of age. sana.sy RAFAH (2025-04-21). President al-Sharaa Meets with Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. sana.sy RAFAH (2025-04-21). Aleppo Governor Azzam al-Gharib and a delegation from the Governorate, visit several churches on Glorious Easter. sana.sy RAFAH (2025-04-21). Sweida Governor Dr. Mustafa al-Bakkour visits several Churches on occasion of Glorious Easter. sana.sy Against the Current Editors (2025-04-21). Lessons of abductions and terror. internationalviewpoint.org The abduction of Mahmoud Khalil — the Palestinian graduate student and green card holder seized March 8 at his Columbia University residence — is now multiplied by other high-profile detentions and deportation threats, and dozens or even hundreds of unpublicized cases. Secretary of State Marco Rubio openly boasts as much. | – | / | Anita Hofschneider (2025-04-21). Your guide to the 2025 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. grist.org Ann Garrison, Black Agenda Report. (2025-04-21). NATO Was Founded To Crush Communist, Socialist, And Anti-Colonial Movements. popularresistance.org Medea Benjamin and David Swanson explain NATO's supremely violent history in NATO: What You Need to Know. | The organization was born on April 4, 1949, when foreign ministers from 12 nations came together in Washington, D.C. to sign the 1100-page North Atlantic Treaty. Its original members were Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. | The treaty proclaimed its commitment to peace and the principles of the UN Charter, but "the real glue that brought NATO countries together was opposition to communism and socialism. bwitanek (2025-04-21). "Anti-Trump resistance can't be 'hands off' on militarism" fightbackbetter.com Cecilia Maundu (2025-04-21). Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy? globalvoices.org eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). EDB: Belarus maintains steady economic growth. eng.belta.by "GDP grew by 3.1% in January-March 2025. Growth was supported by sectors focused on domestic consumption: retail trade soared 10.8%, public catering rose 5.5%. Industry showed a 2.1% growth," the EDB said. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Lukashenko to visit Orsha Forestry as part of working trip to Vitebsk Oblast. eng.belta.by Belarusian President is set to visit the Orsha Forestry as part of his working trip to Vitebsk Oblast on 21 April. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). What gift Naryshkin brought for Lukashenko during visit to Minsk. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Sergei Naryshkin at the Palace of Independence on 15 April. The head of Russia's SVR brought a gift for the president. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Naryshkin comments on NATO's aggressive acts against Belarus, Russia. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Sergei Naryshkin on 15 April. The talks were held behind closed doors given the specific nature of the Foreign Intelligence Service. eng.belta.by (2025-04-21). Belarus' Tsikhantsou becomes three-time European champion in weightlifting. eng.belta.by Yauheni Tsikhantsou became a European absolute champion in the 102kg weight category. Florencia Abregú, People's Dispatch. (2025-04-21). France Must Compensate Haiti. popularresistance.org April 17, 2025 marked two centuries since one of the most unjust episodes in modern history: the forced collection of an illegitimate debt that France imposed on Haiti as a condition for recognizing its independence. On April 17, 1825, King Charles X signed an ordinance forcing the nascent republic to pay 150 million gold francs — equivalent to about USD 21 billion today — plunging the country into a cycle of poverty, dependence, and violence that continues to this day. | Amid an unprecedented humanitarian and political crisis, social organizations, political parties, and human rights defenders from L… Fran Quigley, Waging Nonviolence. (2025-04-21). Labor Union Lessons In Solidarity Are Fueling Tenant Organizing. popularresistance.org When Christina Jackson first started talking with her neighbors living in a Denver apartment building about their shared concerns about elevators not working, water being shut off, and roaches in their apartments, the response was guarded. "A lot of the tenants were scared to complain because they worried they would get evicted if they spoke up," Jackson said. | The worry is not an unreasonable one. My students and I represent low-income tenants facing eviction, and most of our clients have little protection from landlord retaliation. Even if a state's laws block the landlord from openly citing a tenant's complai… Ivan Eland (2025-04-21). No Joke: US considering nuclear power for Saudi in grand bargain. responsiblestatecraft.org Joe Lauria, Consortium News. (2025-04-21). On Neo-Nazi Influence In Ukraine. popularresistance.org The U.S. relationship with Ukrainian fascists began after the Second World War. During the war, units of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN-B) took part in the Holocaust, killing at least 100,000 Jews and Poles. | Mykola Lebed, a top aide to Stepan Bandera, the leader of the fascist OUN-B, was recruited by the C.I.A. after the war, according to a 2010 study by the U.S. National Archives. | The government study said, "Bandera's wing (OUN/B) was a militant fascist organization." Bandera's closest deputy, Yaroslav Stetsko, said: ""I…fully appreciate the undeniably harmful and hostile role of the Jews,… John Perry, Roger D. Harris, LA Progressive. (2025-04-21). Latin America Three Months Into Trump. popularresistance.org Nobody is complaining anymore about Latin America and the Caribbean being neglected by the hegemon to the north. The Trump administration is contending with it on multiple fronts: prioritizing "massive deportations," halting the "flood of drugs," combatting "threats to US security," and stopping other countries from "ripping us off" in trade. The over 200-year-old Monroe Doctrine is alive and on steroids. | But has Washington taken a sharp right turn, qualitatively departing from past practices, or simply intensified an already manifest imperial trajectory? And, from a south-of-the-border perspective, to what ext… Kit Klarenberg (2025-04-21). Somaliland: British Colony, Palestinian Concentration Camp? orinocotribune.com latintimes (2025-04-21). Rift Among Democrats Widens as Some Question Whether Challenging Trump's Deportations Are Worth the Political Risk. latintimes.com The debate is unfolding as figures like AOC and Bernie Sanders are pushing for a more combative stance and fundraising numbers suggest a hunger for bold opposition to Trump… latintimes (2025-04-21). Texas Activist Launch Campaign to 'Resist' The Militarization of U.S.-Mexico Border. latintimes.com Activists allege the militarization of the border and constant arrests by immigration authorities in the area have instilled fear among families of mixed immigration status… Mireille Court (2025-04-21). Kurdistan/Turkey: A Newroz of hope against a backdrop of coup d'état. internationalviewpoint.org This year's Newroz festival in Diyarbakir drew huge crowds with one hope: to finally find a political solution to the decades-long conflict in the Kurdish region. A Newroz message from the imprisoned leader of the Kurdistan Workers' (PKK), Abdullah Öcalan, was broadcast over the loudspeakers, something that had not happened for several years, as Öcalan has been in total isolation. The portrait of the charismatic PKK president was everywhere, which was not previously allowed. So was the portrait of Selahettin Demirtas, former chair of the HDP party (now DEM). Negotiating a ceasefire is no simple matter. Natascha Elena Uhlmann (2025-04-21). Ten National Unions Call for Anti-Trump Resistance. internationalviewpoint.org Ten national unions and dozens of locals representing more than 3 million members have issued a joint statement demanding the release of immigrant workers recently snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | – | / | newarab (2025-04-21). Arab states condemn Israelis for Al-Aqsa destruction video. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Former Kuwaiti MP jailed for four years for 'insulting Emir'. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Iranian press trumpet strength in ongoing US nuclear talks. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Israel cancels visas for French lawmakers. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Lebanon reopens case into 2021 murder of Hezbollah critic Slim. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Lebanon's Aoun urges 'responsible dialogue' on Hezbollah arms. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Mass trials underway as Israel charges 22 over 7 October attack. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Pope wishes 'Happy Easter' in appearance at St Peter's Square. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Russia and Ukraine trade blame over Easter truce. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Salah would suit Saudi league 'but focus is more on youth'. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Son of jailed Egypt opposition leader arrested, sent to prison. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Steve Witkoff: The real estate mogul turned Gaza truce broker. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Turkey launches plan to boost family support and birth rate. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Yemen on cusp of fuel crisis after US port bombing. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). Yemen: Why did the US destroy this Houthi-controlled oil port?>. newarab.com newarab (2025-04-21). A DC victory march for Trump alt-reich and Ben Gvir Zio-fascism>. newarab.com newleftreview (2025-04-21). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance? newleftreview (2025-04-21). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour. newleftreview (2025-04-21). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead. newleftreview (2025-04-21). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry. News Desk, The Cradle. (2025-04-21). Iran-US Talks End With Agreement To Establish Framework For A Deal. popularresistance.org The second round of indirect talks between Iranian and US officials concluded in the Italian capital, Rome, on 19 April, with both sides agreeing to establish working groups to draft a "general framework" for a potential new nuclear deal. | "In this round of talks, senior Iranian and US negotiators outlined the general framework for the talks and exchanged views on some important issues in the areas of sanctions relief and the nuclear issue. 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Mexico Reacts to Ecuador's Accusations of Transferring Hitmen to Attack Noboa. orinocotribune.com Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied accusations reported in Ecuadorian media about the alleged transfer of hitmen from Mexico to Ecuador to attack President Daniel Noboa and other officials in his administration. | In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, the Mexican Foreign Ministry categorically rejected "the repeated and unscrupulous creation of narratives in official communications and/or leaks of official documents that allude to Mexico as the source of alleged criminal acts or internal situations" in Ecuador. | At the same time, it explained that the decision to sever diplomatic relations with… Tanya Goudsouzian (2025-04-21). Left behind, Afghanistan is now an environmental hellhole. responsiblestatecraft.org UMMID (2025-04-21). Hajj Flight Schedule 2025 Released: Steps to Check. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 released on its official website 'hajcommittee.gov.in' Hajj 2025 Flight Schedule for the Indian pilgrims. UMMID (2025-04-21). Harvard stays firm in the wake of Trump's abuses. ummid.com Harvard University stayed firm as U.S. President Donald Trump hurled a salvo of abuses against one of the world's top notch institutions. UMMID (2025-04-21). Over 90% students in India feel positive about impact of AI on Education. ummid.com Over 90 percent students in India feel positive about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, a new survey has found. UMMID (2025-04-21). SC takes Modi govt to task over contentious provisions of Waqf Act 2025. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 took the Narendra Modi government to task over the contentious provisions of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 that are also opposed by the Indian Muslim organizations and opposition parties. UMMID (2025-04-21). China ships final set of 'Artificial Sun' key components. ummid.com China has completed and shipped the final set of Correction Coil In-Cryostat Feeder components to the site of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) the project underway in southern France which is popularly known as 'Artificial Sun'. UMMID (2025-04-21). Early Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. ummid.com Here's a brief of the earliest signs that might signal Rheumatoid Arthritis, so you can catch it early and act on it. UMMID (2025-04-21). JEE Main 2025 Result: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is declaring the Joint Entrance Exam Main April 2025 or JEEE Main 2025 Session 2 result on its official website jeemain.nta.nic.in and www.nta.ac.in. UMMID (2025-04-21). Karnataka Caste Census: 99 Muslim Sub-Castes in State. ummid.com The 2015 Social and Educational Survey, or Caste Census, has thrown some fascinating pictures of the Muslim community in Karnataka. UMMID (2025-04-21). Meet Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh: The New Addition to Generation17. ummid.com Jordanian Activist Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh is one of the five new Young Leaders who have joined Generation17 — a joint project of Samsung Electronics and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). UMMID (2025-04-21). Narendra Modi, RSS and Ambedkar. ummid.com Interestingly, those whose agenda is totally opposed to the values Dr BR Ambedkar always preached, also sing praises for him on Ambedkar Jayanti. UMMID (2025-04-21). SC upholds use of Urdu signboard at Maharashtra municipality. ummid.com In a major setback for the BJP and other right-wing groups, the Supreme Court of India Wednesday April 16, 2025 upheld the use of Urdu signboard at Patur Municipality building in Maharashtra. UMMID (2025-04-21). Waqf Act: SC issues interim order aimed at safeguarding Waqf properties. ummid.com The Supreme Court of India while declining to put a total stay on the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 Thursday April 17, 2025 issued interim order aimed at safeguarding the Waqf properties across India. UMMID (2025-04-21). $4.52bn Claim, Apology: Bangladesh's Sudden Demands Jolt Pakistan. ummid.com At the FOC meeting, Bangladesh formally demanded $4.52 billion from Pakistan as its share of pre-1971 assets, along with a formal apology for war crimes committed against Bangladeshis by the marauding Pakistan military. UMMID (2025-04-21). CSIR UGC NET December 2024 Result Declared. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the result of Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2024 exams and candidates scores on the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. UMMID (2025-04-21). JEE Main 2025 Final Answer Keys rolled back, Result delayed. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Thursday released the JEE Main 2025 Session 2 Final Answer Key however in an unprecedented move rolled it back as thousands of students waited for the engineering entrance result. UMMID (2025-04-21). JWST provides new evidence of life beyond Earth. ummid.com The NASA scientists have obtained, so far the strongest, evidence of life beyond Earth. UMMID (2025-04-21). 'Puncture Pushback': Muslim Professionals give Modi taste of his own pill. ummid.com In a move indicating the Indian Muslims have finally learned to give habitual liars and unapologetic haters taste of their own pill, Muslim professionals Thursday stormed social media with pictures and 'tongue in cheek' one liners to counter PM Modi's 'fixing puncture' slur. UMMID (2025-04-21). SC grants protection to Halal India amidst UP ban. ummid.com The Supreme Court ruling on Halal certification will have implications throughout food production and hospitality businesses, as well as on export market business. UMMID (2025-04-21). Developed: Device to generate electricity from raindrops. ummid.com Researchers from Singapore have developed a device to generate electricity from raindrops. latintimes (2025-04-21). Mexican Cartels Are Using Casinos, to Launder Fentanyl Proceedings In the U.S. latintimes.com Malery Nye (2025-04-21). 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It's important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital ageGlobal VoicesScreenshot of a man holding a Ghana card from YouTube video, ' Across Africa, governments are rapidly rolling out digital ID systems to improve service delivery, foster economic inclusion, and enhance security. From 
The Trump administration is reportedly 
By Kit Klarenberg — Apr 18, 2025 | In recent months, Somaliland has become a subject of intense, unprecedented interest for the Western media. As Israeli and US officials scramble to find a destination to 
Arab countries have condemned far-right Israeli groups after a video depicting the destruction of the Extremist pro-settler social media accounts shared the The video was captioned with the message "Next Year in Jerusalem, Messiah Now". The Al-Aqsa Mosque is the th…
Al-Tabtabaei, known for his outspoken political views, was prosecuted over statements perceived as critical of the Emir's recent decisions, particularly his constitutional amendments and the dissolution of the National Assembly…
Iranian media portray Tehran as holding a strong position after Saturday's "Iran's military might has forced America to negotiate," headlines the Kayhan newspaper, whose editorial line has long opposed any compromise or negotiations with the United States. | The conservative daily has adopted a more conciliatory tone in recent days as the two countries – foes since shortly after the 1979 Islamic Revolution – reported progress dur…
The decision was made last month by a panel presided over by Judge Randa Kfoury, shortly before her retirement on 27 March. It reverses an earlier move by Beirut Investigating Judge Bilal Halaoui, who in February issued a controversial indictment clo…
Lebanese President Speaking after a meeting with Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, Aoun said: "Any divisive issue should not be approached through the media or social platforms, but rather through quiet and…
Israel's southern district prosecutor has filed indictments against 22 Palestinians allegedly involved in the The men are described by Israeli authorities as "elite fighters", and the charges were reportedly made possible following new intelligence obtained in recent months by the Shin Bet and military intelligence from inside Gaza. | The development marks the beginning of what Israeli officials are calling a "mass indi…
"Happy Easter," said the Argentine pontiff in a weak voice from his wheelchair at the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, to the delight of tens of thousands of faithful and others in the flower-filled square. | The pope traditionally delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" ("To the City and the World") benediction from the balcony that overlooks St Peter's…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would be a perfect fit for the Saudi Pro League but the trend is towards younger players, according to sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. | Salah, 32, "He's a superstar. He's an iconic Arab Muslim. He fits the identity of playing in the Saudi League," said Al-Faisal, speaking at the Saudi Formula One Grand Prix, of the Egypt international…
He has no prior diplomatic experience and no formal government office. Yet, in His journey to the highest levels of 
The government of Under a new programme approved by parliament and launched at the beginning of this year, families welcoming newborns are eligible for financial incentives. Parents can receive a one-off payment of 5,000 lira (around &poun…
At least 80 people were reportedly killed when American warplanes attacked the Ras Isa port on Thursday, making it the single-deadliest attack since the US began bombing Houthi t…
Israeli Originally, he was slated only to meet with his far-right US supporters in Miami and New York. The…
Recent Trump Administration activities in the Indian Ocean reveal that decision-makers are hardly the practitioners of restraint the nation was promised. 
For over four decades, Afghanistan has been trapped in a relentless cycle of war and destruction. While much of the world's attention has focused on the political and security dimensions of this conflict, another crisis has unfolded — one that will haunt the country for generations. Afghanistan's environment has suffered profound devastation, and the consequences for its people are dire. From poisoned water sources to barren lands, the natural world has become another casualty of war, with the most vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of this catastrophe. Every war in Afghanistan's modern history ha…