(2025-05-01). US backs Israel's ban on UNRWA Gaza aid operations at World Court. newarab.com 
Israel cannot be forced to allow the Israel last year passed a law that banned UNRWA from operating in the country, as it said the organisation had employed members of Hamas who took part in the attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023. |
(2025-05-01). Iran urges ICJ action to stop Gaza genocide, allow aid deliveries. presstv.ir Tehran has slammed the Israeli assaults on Gaza and the West Bank as a clear example of genocide, calling on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the international community to act responsibly to halt the tragedies.
(2025-05-01). Georgetown University students endorse divestment from Israel in referendum. presstv.ir Georgetown University students have voted to approve a referendum calling on the university to divest from companies with ties to Israeli regime.
(2025-05-01). US backs Israel over attacks on UN agencies in Gaza. presstv.ir The United States has defended Israel for the regime's airstrikes on the United Nations agencies in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-05-01). Judge rules against University of California's assertion of blanket police access to student protester's phone. wsws.org The ruling marks the first legal victory for student protesters who have faced an intensifying campaign of repression on college campuses across the United States for their opposition to the US-backed Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2025-05-01). In roadside Gaza attack, Israel kills 4-year-old Massa Abed. newarab.com 
Massa Abed, 4, brought a rubber ball and her doll to play with friends on the street near her family's home on Sunday. It was a mundane day in Zawaida, But that afternoon, an Israeli strike hit a tent on the side of the road, killing Massa and some of the other children. | Her older brother, 16, grabbed Massa's little body and rushed to the hospital on a donkey cart. When she was pronounced dead, he wailed, holding her. | Days later, Massa's father, Samy Abed, t…
(2025-05-01). Smotrich: Israel will not stop until Gazans evicted, Syria partitioned. presstv.ir Smotrich says Israel will only stop its war on Gaza when "hundreds of thousands" of Palestinians are forcibly displaced from the besieged territory.
(2025-05-01). Eurovision overturns ban on Palestine flags in audience. newarab.com 
The The Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR) obtained this year's official policy on national and political emblems, which states audience are members allowed to wave any flag permitted under Swiss law during the grand fina…
(2025-05-01). Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi released from US detention. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered
(2025-05-01). May Day Greetings Book 2025: We're Not Going Back. peoplesworld.org 
I'll be damned if I'll go back A May Day Speech by Lucy Parsons Lucy Parsons was born into slavery in Texas around the year 1851. She married a white radical, Albert Parsons, and moved to Chicago where they both worked on behalf of working-class causes. After Albert Parsons was executed for conspiracy …
(2025-05-01). Hamas: Netanyahu struck by 'madness of defeat, illusion of false victory'. presstv.ir Hamas has strongly condemned Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent statements regarding a planned military incursion into the city of Rafah in Gaza.
(2025-05-01). Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi released from ICE custody by court order. wsws.org Mahdawi was a leading figure alongside Mahmoud Khalil in the student protests against Israel's genocide against Gaza at Columbia University in 2023 and 2024.
(2025-05-01). US economy unexpectedly shrinks, Trump blames Biden. newarab.com 
The The sharp increase in imports was a reflection of businesses and consumers stockpiling foreign goods to get ahead of Trump's sweeping trade levies, which went into effect earlier this month. | All three major Wall Street indices fell on the economic news, before paring losses to close mixed, while o…
(2025-05-01). What to expect from Trump's high-stakes Middle East visit. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). US: Repeal Alien Enemies Act. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators in New York City protest outside the Permanent Mission of El Salvador to the United Nations on April 24, 2025, demanding the release of Venezuelan detainees deported by the Trump administration and jailed in El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center or CECOT prison. | © 2025 Sipa via AP Images | The Trump administration is the first in US history to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 outside a context of a declared war.The Alien Enemies Act is incompatible with US obligations under international human rights and refugee law.Congress should repeal the act, which, as…
(2025-05-01). Athletic Bilbao gearing up for Manchester United in Europa League semifinal. independent.co.ug 
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United go head-to-head in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal in the San Mames Stadium on Thursday night. Athletic goes into the match with a 100 percent record in its home ground, while Manchester United is unbeaten in the tournament, meaning that something …
(2025-05-01). Uganda reports decline in new HIV infections but misses key targets. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has reported a downward trend in new HIV infections, even as the country continues to fall short of key national targets in the fight against the epidemic. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, Dr. Vincent Bagambe, the Director of Planning and …
(2025-05-01). Perhaps we should all be police officers. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | As we continue headlong into the regurgitating inanity that is Uganda's rollercoaster elections, the gross contradictions that embody our governance and politics continue unencumbered. Dear reader, let us review a few instances that should have us questioning why we remain overly yoked to the incumbent ruling regime. For this is not …
(2025-05-01). African Union resumes Gabon's membership. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA/LIBREVILLE | Xinhua | The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday announced the reinstatement of Gabon to the union's family. Gabon's reinstatement came after the council in its 1,277th meeting reviewed the country's political transition and processes, which were found to be "generally successful," PSC Chairperson Rebecca Amuge …
(2025-05-01). Why professional associations are important? A case of PRAU. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | In today's ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stands as a key institution that offers immense value, not only to its members but to the broader …
(2025-05-01). Farmers in Karamoja demand seeds as rain season sets in. independent.co.ug 
MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region have called on the government and partners to support them with quality seeds during this crucial planting season. As the rainy season sets in the region, the farmers expressed concern that the planting season had started, but they did not have seeds.. They said …
(2025-05-01). SOIL: Photographic Exhibit Features a Korean Buddhist Nun's Daily Life at the Swiss-Hanok in Seoul. pressenza.com 
Have you ever tasted Korean temple cuisine? It's entirely plant-based, which celebrates the natural rhythms of the Earth. It is said that in the Buddhist tradition, there's a deep emphasis on balance and harmony between the elements. In the making of foods, ingredients are searched for or grown near the temple, with dishes varying and changing based on the season. Many ingredients can be collected for their medicinal properties, such as wild herbs, roots, and mountain vegetables. It's widely believed that the goal is to maintain internal equilibrium, supporting meditation, health, and longevity. | From 6 to 17 Ap…
(2025-05-01). U.S. judge limits Trump's push to rapidly deport migrants in Guantanamo Bay. radiohc.cu Boston, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ A federal judge in the United States has placed limits on the Trump administration's efforts to deport migrants held in Guantanamo Bay with few protections.
(2025-05-01). Pahalgam fallout scratches Bangladesh. pressenza.com The deadly massacre of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir erupted a fresh crisis between Pakistan and India, the two nuke-armed neighbors. The sectarian terrorists or Islamic jihadists deliberately targeted the Hindus only | India has accused Pakistan of supporting "cross-border terrorism" after the murderers carried out the most evil attack on civilians in contested Muslim-majority Kashmir | However, amid an escalation of tension between India and Pakistan, the regional tension has spilt over to Bangladesh | Hours after the barbaric atrocities in Kashmir, Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, postponed hi…
(2025-05-01). Peru: Indigenous communities resist extractivism, gov't attacks. greenleft.org.au 
Indigenous communities across Peru are facing the devastating impacts of ongoing extractivism, while a series of new government laws threaten their right to self-determination, justice and land, reports Ben Radford.
(2025-05-01). Law adopted to promote private economy. ecns.cn China's national lawmakers voted on Wednesday to adopt the country's first fundamental law specifically focusing on promoting the private economy, marking a significant step in revitalizing a sector that is key to growth and greatly boosting entrepreneurs' confidence and expectations.
(2025-05-01). Revived land laws spark racism concerns. ecns.cn A surge of state-level legislation aimed at restricting foreign land ownership is drawing sharp criticism from civil rights groups and legal experts, who warn the measures echo early 20th-century "alien land laws".
(2025-05-01). More China-EU exchanges urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on the European Union to meet with China halfway, and said Beijing welcomes members of the European Parliament to visit China more often.
(2025-05-01). Algeria drafts wartime mobilisation bill amid regional tensions. newarab.com 
The text, set to be unveiled on Wednesday by the North African country's minister of justice, was approved by government ministers earlier this month. | Relations between France and Algeria sharply deteriorated last summer when France shifted its position to support Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, a disputed territory claimed by…
(2025-05-01). Algeria seizes 1.65 million ecstasy pills in major drug bust. newarab.com 
Police said in a statement that the shipment was concealed in a truck arriving aboard a ship from the French port of Marseille. | The statement, carried by state television, said the drug haul was valued at around 4 billion dinars (nearly $30 million), describing it as "the largest quantity of such drugs ever seized in Africa". | Several vehicles and large sums of cash…
(2025-05-01). Iran to meet 3 European powers ahead of next nuclear talks with US. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). Iran says next nuclear talks with US set for Saturday in Rome. newarab.com 
The longtime adversaries have held three rounds of talks aiming for a deal on the programme, which the West believes is intended to develop nuclear weapons – an allegation Tehran denies. | The talks, which began on 12 April and are mediated by Oman, are the highest-level contact in years between the two sides. | "The next round of negotiations will take…
(2025-05-01). Iraqi man charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election in New York. newarab.com 
An Iraqi man living in upstate New York has been charged with illegally voting in the 2020 election, according to US prosecutors, who said Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency assisted in the investigation. | Akeel Abdul Jamiel, 45, was living in South Glens Falls, about 50 miles (80 kilometres) north of Albany, when he voted in Saratoga County "fully knowing he was not a United States citizen," according to an April 25 charging document. | He is charged with voting by aliens, a misdemeanour punishable by up to one year in prison. | "Election security is and will continue to be one of the FBI's high…
(2025-05-01). Israel deploys army to control fire near Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister The country's Magen David Adom rescue agency reported hundreds of civilians were currently at risk from the fires. | Sixteen people were being treated for minor injuries from smoke inhalation, the MDA said, adding the alert level had been raised to the highest level. | Police closed the main Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway…
(2025-05-01). Kuwait frees 10 more Americans, bringing total releases to 23. newarab.com 
Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees, bringing to nearly two dozen the total number freed by the country in the past two months, US officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday. | Taken together, Kuwait's pardons of 23 Americans since March — done as a goodwill gesture by the US ally — amounted to the largest release of US citizens by a single foreign country in years. | The prisoners include military contractors and veterans held on drug charges and other offences by the small, oil-rich nation. One detainee was said by supporters to have been coerced into signing a false con…
(2025-05-01). Met police arrest man at Israeli embassy, press terror charges. newarab.com 
British police said on Wednesday they had charged a man with terrorism offences and possession of a bladed weapon after he was arrested on suspicion of trying to get into the
(2025-05-01). Rapid Support Forces kill at least 12 civilians in shelling. newarab.com 
The The army's sixth Infantry Division issued a statement, saying their forces had "repelled a new attack by the RSF on El-Fasher…
(2025-05-01). Spanish far-right party Vox fined for illegal financing. newarab.com 
Spain's Court of Auditors said on Wednesday it has slapped the far-right Vox party with a fine of more than 860,000 euros for accepting anonymous cash donations. | The court said a review of the party's annual accounts for 2018, 2019 and 2020 shows Vox "received or accepted unidentified donations in cash" during this period, calling it a "very serious breach" of the country's party financing laws. | In response, it said it fined Vox 862,496.72 euros ($979,000), a move the party said it would appeal. | Vox called the ruling "unjust", saying in a statement that "on other occasions the Court of Auditors has close…
(2025-05-01). Sudan paramilitaries kill at least 165 in Darfur city over 10 days: activists. newarab.com 
The The committee said the death toll had been confirmed by health facilities.
(2025-05-01). Swedish journalist gets 11-month prison term in Turkey for insulting Erdogan. newarab.com 
A Turkish court on Wednesday convicted a Swedish journalist of insulting Joakim Medin was given an 11-month suspended prison term, a media rights group said, but he remains in custody awaiting the outcome of a separate trial on terrorism-related charges. | Medin, a journalist with the daily Dagens ETC, was detained on 27 March as he arrived at Istanbul airport to cover last month's nationwide protests that erupted following the arrest of Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu. | The journalist was jailed days lat…
(2025-05-01). Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from 15 May amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
A The law, which was approved by parliament last December and came in the wake of the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, gives Swiss authorities "the necessary tools to take action against Hamas activities or support for the organisation in Switzerland", the…
(2025-05-01). Texas governor threatens town with cuts over Israel boycott. newarab.com 
Abbott said his office would slash active monetary grants for "non-compliance" with Texas law amid the calls for an economic boycott of Israe…
(2025-05-01). Trump Organization inks deal for Qatar golf club, villas. newarab.com 
The Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization and the US president's son, attended the signing ceremony with Qatari Diar and a second real estate development partner, Dar Global. | The 18-hole Trump International Golf Course and Trump Villas are to be constructed as part of a major government-backed development scheme unveiled last year, the Simaisma Project…
(2025-05-01). US Senate to vote on bill to rein in Trump tariffs as economy contracts. newarab.com 
The US Senate was poised on Wednesday to vote on a resolution to block a host of The measure, introduced by Democratic Senator Ron Wyden as a privileged resolution that requires a vote by the Republican-led chamber, would terminate the national emergency that Trump declared as the basis for 10% global tari…
(2025-05-01). US targets Iran with fresh sanctions ahead of next nuclear talks. newarab.com 
The US State Department said in a statement it was imposing sanctions on seven entities based in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iran that it accused of trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products.
(2025-05-01). India, Pakistan, Kashmir: How religious nihilism can go nuclear. newarab.com 
(2025-05-01). Washington confirms new Beijing envoy. ecns.cn Former U.S. senator David Perdue was on Tuesday confirmed by the Senate as the 14th U.S. ambassador to Beijing, which comes at a critical time in the relations between the two countries, especially on the economic front.
(2025-05-01). Xi: Formulate five-year plan scientifically. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the need to take a forward-looking approach, and to consider the impact of the changing international landscape on the country's socioeconomic development, in formulating the next five-year plan for 2026-30.
(2025-05-01). Taiwan people are waking up to U.S., mainland official says. ecns.cn More people from Taiwan are losing faith in the United States, because they have seen that the U.S. always prioritizes "America First" and only cares about "American interests", a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
(2025-05-01). Shenzhou XIX crew returns safely to 'beautiful, blue' Earth. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XIX mission astronauts landed safely at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up their six-month orbital journey.
(2025-05-01). China announces nationwide campaign against AI misuse. ecns.cn China has launched a nationwide three-month campaign to crack down on artificial intelligence misuse to further regulate AI services and applications, and better promote the healthy and orderly development of the industry.
(2025-05-01). China opened more than 900 national wetland parks in over two decades. ecns.cn China has established 903 national wetland parks over the past two decades, safeguarding 2.4 million hectares of wetlands and providing vital habitats for endangered species such as the black stork and Chinese merganser.
(2025-05-01). Insights丨Former senior U.S. official: Tariff war distorts free trade. ecns.cn Former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Rick Waters told China News Network at Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 that the tariff war is not about winning, and that who wins is not helpful.
(2025-05-01). Voting Green may be the greatest act of self-harm by a generation ever. onlineopinion.com.au Why would a party whose voters are younger and disproportionately likely to rent propose policies that could see rents increase on average by another $83 per week, as well as seeing as many as 450,000 homes disappearing from the rental market?
(2025-05-01). Trump is ushering in a national disaster. onlineopinion.com.au The Republican Party has lost its moral compass and its spine, and it will pay dearly for empowering Trump, who brought America to the precipice of a national disaster.
(2025-05-01). Where Are the Defenders of the Human Rights of Venezuelans? orinocotribune.com By Maria Paez Victor — Apr 29, 2025 | "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty." Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 2. | Where…
(2025-05-01). What Makes a Gold Chain a Classic Investment Piece for Men? moguldom.com Jewelry has long been a symbol of status, style, and permanence, and among the many options available, few pieces hold the enduring appeal of a well-crafted gold chain. For men, this accessory transcends fleeting trends, offering both aesthetic value and financial sensibility. Its versatility, timelessness, and intrinsic worth make it a standout choice for those …
(2025-05-01). Nearly half of Philadelphia's international visitors in 2024 were Canadian. Far fewer may come this year. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The Philadelphia hotel industry posted solid gains last year and entered 2025 with strong momentum. But there's major headwind expected among international travelers, who are more likely to stay longer than their domestic counterparts. | Overall, Philadelphia
(2025-05-01). US, Ukraine finalise strategic minerals seal, no signing yet. geo.tv 
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Reuters/File KYIV/WASHINGTON: Ukraine and the US said on Wednesday they were ready to sign a minerals deal imminently after months of sometimes fraught negotiations, but an eleventh-hour snag injected uncertainty into the timing."Our…
(2025-05-01). Israel's Backers Keep Whining That They're Losing Control Of The Narrative. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-05-01). Insights | Greek scholar: U.S.-China coexistence requires restraint and prudence. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). U.S. tries to regain advantages over China in South China Sea by exploiting the Philippines: expert. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). Trump's first 100 days portend long-lasting damage to press freedom. cpj.org
(2025-05-01). CPJ joins coalition urging Congress to preserve public broadcasting funding. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-01). Houthi drone strike kills Yemeni-Dutch journalist, injures another. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). CPJ, partners urge UN to examine press freedom restrictions in Honduras. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-05-01). Armed group threatens Iraq's Al Rabiaa TV after report on Iran-US talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). CPJ joins more than 270 organizations, journalists in call against enacted Peruvian law. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). 2 Macao journalists detained, risk prosecution after seeking to cover parliament. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Haitian gang takes over radio station, renames it Taliban FM. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Kyrgyz authorities move to shutter Aprel TV over 'negative' government coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Sudanese journalist Emtithal Abdel Fadil detained for 3 days, banned from travel. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-01). Trump delivers fascist rant to sparsely attended 100th day rally in Warren, Michigan. wsws.org Under conditions where his poll numbers are collapsing and protesters surrounded the venue, Trump, propped up by the media, the Democratic Party and the union bureaucracy, presented his first 100 days as a new American "Golden Age."
(2025-05-01). Canada's federal election and the crisis of working class political perspective. wsws.org Those workers and youth who voted for Carney and his Liberals in the belief that they represent any type of progressive answer to Trump and all that he represents—oligarchy, dictatorship, fascism and war—have been cruelly deceived. | For this the trade unions and the social-democratic NDP are principally responsible.
(2025-05-01). Thousands protest Trump speech in Warren, Michigan. wsws.org Protesters outnumbered those attending Trump's speech at Macomb Community College, held to mark his first 100 days.
(2025-05-01). Senior Pakistan official: Our weapons not 'just for show'; attack by India just 'hours, days' away. presstv.ir Senior Pakistani official warns about an imminent Indian military strike, and asserts that Islamabad was fully prepared, echoing earlier remarks by other authorities.
(2025-05-01). China Southern Airlines completes first trial flight to Vanuatu. ecns.cn China Southern Airlines completed on Tuesday the trial operation of the flight from Guangzhou, Guangdong province to Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu, with a stopover in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea.
(2025-05-01). China's first offshore photovoltaic farm in windy seas generates electricity on east coast. ecns.cn China's first offshore photovoltaic (PV) power-generation farm built in the sea off Dongshan County with high wind speeds started supplying electricity to the grid in Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province on Tuesday.
(2025-05-01). Xi encourages youth to actively shoulder responsibilities in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on encouraging young people in the new era to bravely take on responsibilities in advancing Chinese modernization, will be published on Thursday.
(2025-05-01). Lai Ching-te's falling ratings reflect provocation will ultimately be rejected by Taiwan public. ecns.cn Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's pursuit of "independence" and provocative actions counter to the interests and well-being of the people in Taiwan and will ultimately be rejected by the public.
(2025-05-01). Xi stresses sound planning for economic, social development in 2026-2030. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for adapting to changing situations, grasping strategic priorities, and making sound plans for the country's economic and social development in the 2026-2030 period.
(2025-05-01). Tu Youyou elected as member of US National Academy of Sciences. ecns.cn Chinese scientist and Nobel laureate Tu Youyou has been elected as an international member of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States.
(2025-05-01). New phone 'child mode' feature to boost children's online safety. ecns.cn Thanks to software and hardware upgrades, parents can now enable child mode on their smartphones and synchronize all apps and programs to create a secure, child-friendly online environment, China's top internet regulator said.
(2025-05-01). China releases white paper on Covid-19 prevention, control and origins tracing. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday issued a white paper titled "Covid-19 Prevention, Control and Origins Tracing: China's Actions and Stance."
(2025-05-01). Injured victims of Liaoyang fire cleared from hospital. ecns.cn The three people who were injured in the deadly fire at a restaurant in Liaoyang, Liaoning province, are now out of life-threatening danger after intensive treatment.
(2025-05-01). 25 emergency task forces established to assist Liaoyang fire victims. ecns.cn A total of 25 emergency task forces have been established in Baita district, Liaoyang city to coordinate medical care, victim assistance, and family support following a fire that claimed 22 lives on Tuesday, officials announced on Wednesday.
(2025-05-01). U.S. seeks to rally allies through joint military exercises: expert. ecns.cn The U.S. and the Philippines recently launched their 2025 joint military drills. Lin Kaicheng, associate professor at the School of Marxism, Jinan University, as well as deputy director of International Public Opinion Monitoring Laboratory on Chinese Peripheral Security in the South China Sea, said in an interview with China News Network that the U.S. seeks to cooperate with its allies to intensify deterrence against China and to convince the international community that it still holds a military advantage over China.
(2025-05-01). Comicomment丨Tariffs and Thieves: An American Fairytale. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). Cultivation of medical professionals important while aiding Xizang: doctor Sun Shuxue. ecns.cn
(2025-05-01). Saturday 5/3: Animal Rights Meetup: Nonviolence Training. indybay.org 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-05-01). Saturday 5/3: Trader Berkeley Protest: Cut With Perdue! indybay.org Meeting at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Way & Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA.
(2025-05-01). Saturday 5/3: Trader San Francisco Protest: Cut Ties With Perdue! indybay.org 8213 California St, San Francisco, CA…
(2025-05-01). Sunday 5/4: Trader Oakland Protest: Cut Ties With Perdue! indybay.org 5600 Oak Grove Ave, Oakland, CA 94618…
(2025-05-01). Sunday 5/4: Trader Petaluma Protest: Cut Ties With Perdue! indybay.org 271 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, CA…
(2025-05-01). Sunday 5/4: Trader Sacramento Protest: Cut Ties With Perdue! indybay.org 4840 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95819…
(2025-05-01). Thursday 5/1: National Law Day of Action – Lawyers Standing Up for Democratic Law & Due Process. indybay.org Actions in Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland: | lawdayofaction.org/ | Public is welcome to join…
(2025-05-01). MAY DAY HISTORY FILM "We Mean To Make Things Over: A History Of May Day" indybay.org This film produced by Fred Glass and the CFT is about the history of May Day and relevance today.
(2025-05-01). Wednesday 5/7: Close Guantánamo & Dismantle the Inhumane Deportation Machine! indybay.org Radio Habana Social Club | 1109 Valencia St. @22nd St. | Mission District, San Francisco…
(2025-05-01). Berkeley Peace & Justice Commission Murdered by Zionists. indybay.org Zionist Berkeley politicians have annihilated the city's Peace & Justice Commission…
(2025-05-01). UCSF NUHW Oakland Children's Hospital Healthcare Workers Fight Union Busting UC Bosses. indybay.org UCSF NUHW Oakland Children's healthcare workers are fighting the effort by UC bosses and Regents to coerce the hospital's workers into other unions where they will be forced to take pay cuts of up to $10,000 dollars a year.
(2025-05-01). The fall of Saigon fifty years later, and some untold stories. indybay.org The Untold Story About The War Criminal Henry Kissinger's Scheme To Rip Off 15 Tons Of Gold From Vietnam Shortly, Only Days before The Fall Of Saigon Occurred 50 Years Ago!
(2025-05-01). The Vietnam and Gaza Wars Shattered Young Illusions About U.S. Leaders. indybay.org And the wars drag on…
(2025-05-01). Legislators Protest at State Department for Mahdawi's Release. indybay.org WASHINGTON (04-30) — Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, illegally arrested and jailed by masked ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents on April 14 during a naturalization interview in Vermont to finalize his U.S. citizenship, was released today by U.S. District Court judge Geoffrey W. Crawford who ruled that Mahdawi "did not pose a danger to the public and that he was not a flight risk." The judge referenced cases from the 1950s and the specter of McCarthyism, saying this was "not our proudest moment." | Cyrus Mehta, his attorney, said that Mahdawi, a ten-year legal resident, wa…
(2025-05-01). Tuesday 5/20: From Oakland to Palestine: Colonialism Must Go! indybay.org Niebyl Proctor Library, 6501 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA…
(2025-05-01). Wednesday 5/21: From San Francisco to Palestine: Colonialism Must Go! indybay.org Bound Together Books, 1369 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA…
(2025-05-01). Thursday 5/22: From San Jose to Palestine: Colonialism Must Go! indybay.org San Jose Peace & Justice Center, 48 South 7th Street, San Jose, CA…
(2025-05-01). Iran executes high-profile Mossad spy behind assassination. presstv.ir Iran executes a high-profile Mossad agent for his involvement in the 2022 assassination of a member of Iran's IRGC.
(2025-05-01). Next Iran-US talks to be held in Rome after E3 meeting. presstv.ir Araghchi says the fourth round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program will be convened in the Italian capital of Rome on Saturday.
(2025-05-01). Three dozen Palestinians killed in new Israeli massacre in Gaza. presstv.ir Nearly three dozen Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple areas of the Gaza Strip since dawn on Wednesday.
(2025-05-01). Iranian journalist, briefly detained in France, vows to continue fight for Palestinian justice. presstv.ir A pro-Palestine Iranian-French journalist, who was briefly arrested by French police last week for his activism, says he is determined to continue advocating for Palestinian rights, despite the harsh experience he endured.
(2025-05-01). British jets bomb Yemen in joint aggression with US, Ansarullah leaders vow response. presstv.ir The British army has launched airstrikes against Yemen with US forces; Houthi leaders warn Britain of consequences.
(2025-05-01). Exposed: US military using amateur OSINT from X to murder Yemeni civilians. presstv.ir US military has been using amateur open-source intelligence (OSINT) shared by social media users to attack civilian facilities in Yemen, falsely identifying them as military targets.
(2025-05-01). Iran calls for regional unity on Persian Gulf Day. presstv.ir As Iran marks the National Persian Gulf Day, the Foreign Ministry has placed a premium on unity and coexistence among the regional countries.
(2025-05-01). US judge orders release of detained Palestinian Columbia University student. presstv.ir Mohsen Mahdawi has walked out of immigration detention after a US federal judge in Vermont ordered his release.
(2025-05-01). Yemen attacks USS Carl Vinson, two Israeli targets in latest ops. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces announced a series of military operations targeting the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea and Israeli military sites in the occupied territories of Yaffa and Asqalan.
(2025-05-01). 25 años de cuando Fidel proclamó el concepto de Revolución (+ Fotos y Video). cubadebate.cu En esos días, el pueblo cubano, con su líder indiscutible al frente, se encontraba en plena lucha por el regreso de Elián González y participaba activamente en los numerosos programas sociales enmarcados en la Batalla de Ideas. Para Fidel Castro, este contexto representó la oportunidad ideal para exponer su definición de Revolución:…
(2025-05-01). Industriales se convierte en el segundo clasificado a los play off de la Liga Élite de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Leones de Industriales dividió honores hoy en su doble juego contra Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila y se convirtió en el segundo equipo clasificado a la postemporada en la III Liga Élite del Béisbol Cubano. En el Coloso del Cerro, inicialmente la tropa del mentor Guillermo Carmona cedió 5×9 ante el ya clasificado cuadro avileño, en Regla Schiller.
(2025-04-30). Budget to be re-tabled on 21 May 2025. sanews.gov.za Budget to be re-tabled on 21 May 2025 | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to re-table the 2025 Budget Review on 21 May 2025. | This after National Treasury announced that it has withdrawn the proposed 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase which was to be implemented on 1 May 2025. | Godongwana announced the date of the new budget review during a media briefing in Pretoria, on Wednesday. | The Minister described the ensuing debate following the announcement of the budget tabled on 12 March 2025 as "rigorous, as is right in a healthy democracy". | "Today, there's a clarity [that] VAT will remain at 15%. T…
(2025-04-30). Collective shares list of left-wing candidates for tomorrow's local elections. thecanary.co 
Progressive figures in Collective are aiming to "drive the formation of a new, mass-membership political party of the left" in Britain. But while this takes shape, it is endorsing local independents and other left-wingers in elections. It shared two lists of candidates for the local elections on 1 May, amid Labour's plummeting popularity and the […] | By
(2025-04-30). Work underway to develop new fiscal framework. sanews.gov.za Work underway to develop new fiscal framework | National Treasury has assured South Africans that a revised budget will "adhere to all established technical processes and consultations, as set out in the Money Bills and Related Matters Act". | This after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that the 2025 Budget Review will be re-tabled in Parliament on 21 May. | "This includes formal consultations with the Financial and Fiscal Commission, thorough consultations with all political parties within the Government of National Unity as well as Cabinet approval before presentation to Parliament. | "While…
(2025-04-30). Firefighters warn voters about dangers of Reform UK ahead of Runcorn and Helsby by-election. leftfootforward.org The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has been campaigning against Reform UK in Runcorn and Helsby ahead of the by-election tomorrow. | Reform won 18% of the vote in the 2024 general election, but party leader Nigel Farage has been working to increase that vote share, visiting the constituency three times in recent weeks. | In the run-up to polling day on 1 May, firefighters have been handing out leaflets urging voters not to back Reform UK. | One leaflet reads: "Firefighters do not trust Reform UK, neither should you." | The campaign materials points out that Reform is "part of the establishment", and criticises the…
(2025-04-30). Palestinian medic who survived Israeli massacre of medical workers released from Israeli jail. radiohc.cu Ramallah, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ Israel has released a jailed Gaza paramedic who survived a deadly attack on medical workers last month. Assaad al-Nassasra was among at least 10 Palestinians released from an Israeli prison into Gaza Tuesday — all of them in poor physical and psychological health, after they reported being tortured.
(2025-04-30). U.S. federal agents traumatize Oklahoma City family after raiding the wrong home. radiohc.cu Oklahoma City, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ In the U.S. state of Oklahoma, nearly two dozen federal agents raided the wrong home and forced a mother and her three daughters, who are U.S. citizens, out of their house in their underwear, seizing their phones, laptops and even life savings.
(2025-04-30). U.S. federal judge gives Columbia University student graduate Mahmoud Khalil chance to challenge detention in court. radiohc.cu Newark, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ A New Jersey federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's attempts to dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by jailed Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, arguing the U.S. government is illegally detaining him for his political views.
(2025-04-30). U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not provide information to judge about Kilmar Abrego Garcia. radiohc.cu Washington, May 1 (RHC) ⚪ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated the administration of President Donald Trump may flout a judge's order requiring it to provide information about efforts to return a wrongly deported man from El Salvador.
(2025-04-30). May 1st: Sick and Tired of the Culture of War? Share the Peace Manifesto 2025. pressenza.com Saying they are "sick and tired of the culture of war,": | Nobel Peace Laureates and other peace organizations and peace activists hope to repeat the success of the Manifesto 2000 that was signed by 75 million people during the UN International Year for the Culture of Peace. They announce that the Peace Manifesto 2025 will be launched on May 1. | Its text is simple; "I'm sick and tired of the culture of war, so I give my support to the culture of peace, and I will keep spreading the word on social media until we win. I live in [your City, Country]. | One of the organizers of the new manifesto, David Adams…
(2025-04-30). MAY DAY: WORKERS SUPPORT PALESTINE; 5pm nyc. iacenter.org WORKERS SUPPORT PALESTINE — Thursday, MAY 1 at 5pm edt JOIN US on Zuccotti Park sidewalk, Broadway between Liberty & Cedor., NYC Join to greet marchers on the May Day 2025 parade with a militant, pro-Palestine rally demanding an end to the U.S-backed genocide in Gaza! INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY is the day to make Palestine FRONT and CENTER! Trade Unions in Gaza have called on the world to use May Day to oppose the siege, starvation and merciless bombing of Palestinians! Supporting Palestine is central to fighting the war on workers here at home. We need $ for peoples' needs-not weapons for the Zionist entity'
(2025-04-30). Turkey must lift ban on May 1 demos in Istanbul's Taksim Square. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). For 'Bread, Work, Freedom,' Afghan Women Are Still Resisting. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Afghan women work in a sewing workshop in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 6, 2023. | © 2023 Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Photo | It has been over three and a half years since Afghan women from all walks of life first took to the streets chanting "Bread, Work, Freedom," a fierce assertion of their right to work and to be free from the Taliban's systemic oppression. This International Workers' Day, their call is more urgent than ever.Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021, they have imposed draconian restrictions on Afghan women, including barring them from most professions and sever…
(2025-04-30). Deadly Attack on Tourists in Jammu and Kashmir. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kashmiri boatmen protest the deadly militant attack on tourists at a famous tourist resort Pahalgam, Srinagar, India. April 24, 2025. | © 2025 Saqib Majeed/SOPA Images via AP Photo…
(2025-04-30). Trinidad and Tobago Nationals Remain Stranded in Northeast Syria. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Trinidadian boy, then 16, looks out a window in the Houry detention center in northeast Syria on June 18, 2019. He was one of eight family members brought to Syria by his stepfather in 2014. | © 2019 Sam Tarling…
(2025-04-30). The Long List of Trump's Harmful Reproductive Rights Restrictions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Abortion rights demonstrators outside the US Supreme Court as oral arguments are delivered in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic in Washington DC, April 2, 2025. | © 2025 Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images…
(2025-04-30). Venezuela: Brutal Crackdown Since Elections. hrw.org Bolivarian National Guard detain demonstrators as people gather to protest presidential election results that awarded Nicolás Maduro a third term, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 30, 2024. | © 2024 REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Venezuelan authorities and pro-government armed groups have committed widespread abuses since the July 28, 2024 presidential elections that officials said Nicolás Maduro had won, despite substantial evidence to the contrary.The Venezuelan government has killed, tortured, detained, and forcefully disappeared people seeking democratic change and many others have fled the country.G…
(2025-04-30). Understanding mental depression. independent.co.ug 
The myths, realities, and path to healing ANALYSIS | SAMUEL NGORORANO | Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), approximately 280 million people globally suffer from depression, which is about 3.8% of the global population. While …
(2025-04-30). National Water launches new dedicated Customer Protection Unit. independent.co.ug 
New NWSC unit to combat corruption, protect customers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has established a dedicated Customer Protection Unit to combat corruption, infrastructure vandalism, and illegal water use, the utility's managing director has announced. Eng. Dr. Silver Mugisha, NWSC's managing director, said at a press conference …
(2025-04-30). Armed thugs shoot shot attendant, reportedly rob him of sh23m. independent.co.ug 
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 30-year-old shop attendant in Muramba sub-county, Kisoro district, is admitted to Kisoro hospital after being shot and reportedly robbed by unknown people. Kenneth Mucunguzi, an attendant at the shop of Michael Turinayo, a businessman in Mugomberero trading centre, was attacked by four armed thugs while armed on …
(2025-04-30). Nakawa Court orders continued detention of Dr. Besigye, Lutale. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has further remanded Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale to Luzira Prison until May 21, 2025, as investigations into treason and misprision of treason charges continue. Besigye and Lutale, alongside UPDF Captain Denis Oola, appeared on Wednesday before Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi, who …
(2025-04-30). India should tread warily on battlefield. indianpunchline.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) chaired a meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (L), National Security Advisor Ajit Doval (R) and the military top brass, New Delhi, April 29, 2025 In a timely reminder, even as Indians are demanding robust retaliation for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir, the US president Donald Trump pulled … |
(2025-04-30). American Diplomats Dismissed Vietnamese Scientists Who Reported on Horrific Health and Environmental Effects of Agent Orange as Late as the Early 2000s. covertactionmagazine.com Called them "propagandists" and "communists trying to discredit the U.S." [This article continues CAM's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.—Editors] Got off the plane in Vietnam;It didn't seem like war.With all I saw, I started to wonderWhat I had come there for.Oh, the Army tried some fancy stuff,To bring …
(2025-04-30). Colombia seeks to intensify offensive against EGC paramilitaries. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro vowed to intensify operations against paramilitary organization EGC in response to the recent assassinations of 29 members of the security forces. In a post on social media website X, Petro on Tuesday published the names of 15 policemen and 10 member of the military who were killed in the past two …
(2025-04-30). Court partially sinks emergency measures to deal with security crisis in northeast Colombia. colombiareports.com The Constitutional Court partially sank a State of Exception that was declared by President Gustavo Petro in northeast Colombia in order to respond to a humanitarian crisis caused by an ELN offensive in January. Petro assumed extraordinary powers in the Catatumbo region to provide humanitarian aid to the tens of thousands of people who were …
(2025-04-30). 'Sinners' Is Set in Clarksdale, Where There's No Theater. Locals Are Asking for a Screening. capitalbnews.org 
Tyler Yarbrough didn't see Sinners once, but twice. The film, which has made $161 million at the box office, is authentically Mississippi Delta through and through, he said. From the Chinese Delta history to the Black businesses, residents say director and filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who has Mississippi roots, did his homework. On both visits to …
(2025-04-30). China Plots EU Strategic Move as U.S. Threatens Beijing in its Own Backyard. thesiriusrepo 
As China seeks to take advantage of the tariff war with yet another strategic move, the US has made a move to try and place a stranglehold on China in the Asia Pacific.
(2025-04-30). Analyse rapport CDPQ 2024: 27,4 milliards de dollars dans 76 entreprises CDPQ 2024 Report Analysis: $27.4 billion invested in 76 companies. justpeaceadvocates.ca English follows (Page 2) En 2024, la CDPQ a considérablement augmenté ses investissements dans des entreprises complices des crimes d'Israà´l en Palestine. Une analyse conjointe de la Coalition du Québec URGENCE Palestine et de Just Peace Advocates/Mouvement pour une paix juste Informations de contact [Version texte ci-dessous] TABLE DES MATIààRES Résumé Présentation 1. Les crimes …
(2025-04-30). Communiqué de presse — Sortons la Caisse des crimes en Palestine, rapport annuel 2024 de la CDPQ : plus de 27 milliards $ dans 76 entreprises complices de l'occupation et du génocide en Palestine [Release — Caisse out of crimes in Palestine]. justpeaceadvocates.ca English follows (Page 2) [Pour télécharger une version PDF du communiqué de presse, rendez-vous à la page 3.] Tiohtià : ke/Mooniyang/Montréal, 30 avril 2025 — La Coalition du Québec URGENCE Palestine et le Mouvement pour une paix juste publient aujourd'hui uneanalyse détaillée du rapport annuel 2024 de la Caisse de dépà¥t et placement du Québec (CDPQ) rendu …
(2025-04-30). High School Lacrosse Team Faces Kidnapping Charges as Staged Abduction Went 'Way Beyond Hazing'. latintimes.com Students from a high school lacrosse team are accused of staging a violent mock abduction of younger teammates in what prosecutors say went "way beyond hazing."
(2025-04-30). Trump Allies Reportedly Call Envoy Steve Witkoff a 'Bumbling F***ing Idiot,' Say He Shouldn't Lead High-Stakes Negotiations. latintimes.com Trump allies and insiders slammed special envoy Steve Witkoff, saying he should not be leading high-stakes negotiations…
(2025-04-30). Elite Army Unit Tasked With Pacifying Southern Mexico Instead Accused of Wrongful Detentions, Torture. latintimes.com The unit is led by àÅlvaro Cuauhtémoc Serrano Escobedo, a former Federal Police commander implicated in a 2015 massacre where agents allegedly executed 22 civilians and tampered with the crime scene…
(2025-04-30). Trump Seemingly Confirms Prices Will Rise for Consumers While Suggesting Shoppers Should Buy Less. latintimes.com President Trump acknowledged the price of goods will rise but suggested Americans offset the impact by buying less.
(2025-04-30). Volunteer Group That Discovered Cartel Ranch Accuses Mexican AG Of Covering Up Cremation Site Evidence. latintimes.com Members of the volunteer group that first alerted authorities of a ranch used by the Jalisco cartel to train recruits are clashing with the Mexican attorney general…
(2025-04-30). Republicans Seek $1,000 Fee for Asylum Seekers in Sweeping Immigration Plan. latintimes.com House Republicans have introduced a proposal that would require migrants to pay $1,000 to apply for asylum…
(2025-04-30). Trump Changes Tune After Blaming Biden for Failing Stock Market: 'I'm Not Taking Discredit'. latintimes.com Trump shifted blame for the declining stock market to Biden, then backtracked by saying he won't take "credit or discredit" for economic turmoil.
(2025-04-30). Trump Insists Americans Are Getting What They Voted for: 'We've Been Abused'. latintimes.com During a televised interview at the White House, President Donald Trump insisted that Americans that voted for him were getting what they signed up for as he continues to further his agenda in ways his constituents may not expect.
(2025-04-30). Venezuelan Two-Year-Old in U.S. Custody After Parents Get Abruptly Deported to Different Countries. latintimes.com Yorely Bernal Inciarte and Maiker Espinoza Escalona were deported to Venezuela and El Salvador, but their child remains in the U.S. foster care system.
(2025-04-30). A New York Democrat Running for Nassau County Legislature is Missing: 'We Need to Find Him'. latintimes.com Democratic candidate for Nassau County legislature, Petros Krommidas, 29, has been missing for almost a week, the local police department announced.
(2025-04-30). Partnerships Between ICE and Local Law Enforcement Rise Despite 'Clear Red Flags': Report. latintimes.com The number of formal partnerships between ICE and local law enforcement agencies has surged despite longstanding concerns over civil rights violations and lack of oversight…
(2025-04-30). El Salvador Reportedly Offered The U.S. a 50% Discount On Prisoner Fees In Exchange For Deporting MS-13 Members. latintimes.com The Salvadoran government reportedly offered the Trump administration a 50% discount on the fee it charges to hold U.S. deportees in exchange for finding and deporting nine MS-13 members…
(2025-04-30). Trump Claims Police Departments Have 'Waiting Lists Now' Despite Major Cities Facing Critical Staff Shortages. latintimes.com Trump claimed police recruiting is booming, despite overwhelming evidence that U.S. departments are still grappling with severe staffing shortages.
(2025-04-30). Uber Driver Wearing 'Retired Drug Dealer' Shirt Arrested for Drug Trafficking: Police. latintimes.com An Uber passenger contacted police after an Ohio driver mentioned there was a can filled with meth inside the vehicle.
(2025-04-30). Detained Migrants Display 'SOS' Message to Passing Plane Fearing Deportation to El Salvador. latintimes.com Detainees at a Texas ICE facility spelled out "SOS" to a passing plane after being accused—without clear evidence—of gang ties and fearing deportation.
(2025-04-30). Republican Senator Torched for Post Endorsing Trump as Next Pope: 'Should We Call an Exorcist?'. latintimes.com Lindsey Graham enthusiastically endorsed Donald Trump to serve as "the first Pope-U.S. President combination," drawing quick backlash.
(2025-04-30). Kristi Noem Believes Americans Can Relate to Her Purse-Snatching Drama After Losing $3k and a Gucci Bag. latintimes.com DHS Secretary Kristi Noem hints the theft of her Gucci handbag containing $3,000 in cash has made her more empathetic to the plight of everyday Americans.
(2025-04-30). Marco Rubio Says U.S. Is Actively Seeking More Countries to Send Deportees: 'The Further Away From America the Better'. latintimes.com During his intervention at Trump's Cabinet meeting, Rubio declined to answer if a formal request from the admin has been made to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia…
(2025-04-30). Infamous Juárez Cartel Kingpin 'El Greñas' Dead: The Rise and Fall of One of the Original Drug Czars from Mexico. latintimes.com Gilberto "El Greñas" Ontiveros Luceros passed away in a private hospital in Northern Mexico from a heart attack.
(2025-04-30). Top Trump Advisor Mocked for Celebrating 'Shriveling GDP' by 'Stripping Out' Negative Effects of Tariffs. latintimes.com Trump counselor Peter Navarro is being mocked online after commenting on the United States' withering GDP, stating that the number is actually growing if you discount the impact of the Trump administration's tariff implementation.
(2025-04-30). Marco Rubio Refuses To Say If Trump Admin Has Sought To Bring Back Abrego Garcia: 'You Know Who Else I'll Never Tell? A Juge'. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio refused to say whether the Trump administration has made a formal request to bring back Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador…
(2025-04-30). Diego Luna Says His Speaking Fee Is Higher Because of Trump's Tariffs. latintimes.com The Mexican actor got political at the Academy's 2025 Scientific and Technical Awards.
(2025-04-30). Florida Teacher Groomed and Abused a Female Student Then Aided in Her Suicide Attempt: Police. latintimes.com A Florida charter school teacher accused of grooming and sexually assaulting his student now faces an additional charge of assisting in her suicide attempt.
(2025-04-30). Workers Fried and Died Under Trump's Workplace Safety Nominee. 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?
(2025-04-30). How Shareholder Payouts Fuel Corporate Profiteering. levernews.com Corporations are 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 acco…
(2025-04-30). Zionist mob attacks activists protesting war criminal Itamar Ben-Gvir. But NYPD-backed repression will not stop the movement for Palestine! liberationnews.org 
(2025-04-30). Meet The Think Tanks Behind MAGA's New Free Speech Crackdown. mintpressnews.com The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump—and many of his most prominent right-wing supporters—are directly linked to some of the most radically pro-war, pro-Israel organizations in the country. These connections form a sprawling web of lobbying groups, tech billionaires, and media figures who consistently promote Israeli interests above those of ordinary Americans. | Why has the pro-Trump right suddenly pivoted from branding itself as a bastion of free speech to openly supporting censorship and state-led crackdowns? This MintPress News investigation uncovers a donor-driven advocacy network dr…
(2025-04-30). Medicare for All returns to Congress as GOP pushes Medicaid cuts and corporate tax breaks. nationofchange.org As Sanders and progressives reintroduce Medicare for All with growing support, Republican lawmakers propose historic Medicaid cuts to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
(2025-04-30). Amazon walks back tariff transparency plan after Trump calls Bezos. nationofchange.org After reports surfaced that Amazon might show consumers how much tariffs contribute to product prices, Trump intervened personally—and the plan was scrapped within hours.
(2025-04-30). Int'l Court of Justice asked to declare Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza civilians illegal. nationofchange.org That is, the court is being asked to declare the current Israeli blockade of civilian food and other aid to Gaza illegal.
(2025-04-30). Cuba prepares UNESCO Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study. radiohc.cu Havana, April 30 (RHC) Cuba is preparing for the Regional Comparative and Explanatory Study, which will assess the quality of primary education in Latin America and the Caribbean and is scheduled to take place on May 30 and 31.
(2025-04-30). FITCuba 2025 begins in Havana, this time dedicated to China. radiohc.cu Havana, April 30 (RHC) The 43rd International Tourism Fair of Cuba, FITCuba 2025, kicks off today in Havana, with China as the guest country and Cuban traditions as the focus.
(2025-04-30). Korea Press Photographers Exhibit 2025: "Capture the decisive events and document the truth" pressenza.com 
As spring brings refreshing weather to South Korea's capital, April has been packed with many interesting events and public gatherings. I had the pleasure of visiting one particular exhibition twice at the city's main avenue, Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. As an amateur photo journalist myself and passionate about documenting major public events, it was a pleasant opportunity to witness how press photographers capture reality at the spots. | The annual photo exhibition was hosted by the Korea Press Photographers Association (KPPA) from 20 -24 April 2025, entitled "Capture the decisive events and document th…
(2025-04-30). LA County workers, 55,000 strong, strike over Unfair Labor Practices. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—More than 55,000 Los Angeles County workers walked off the job Monday night in the first-ever countywide Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, called by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721. The two-day strike, set to last until 7 p.m. Wednesday, has disrupted public services across the region, closing libraries, delaying social services, …
(2025-04-30). World Federation of Trade Unions marks May Day 2025. peoplesworld.org 
ATHENS—On the occasion of the 136th International Workers' Day, or May Day, the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU)—representing over 105 million workers—issued a statement honoring the historic struggles of the working class and condemning the escalation of militarism, austerity, and exploitation faced by workers worldwide. The WFTU celebrated its 80th anniversary this year. Founded …
(2025-04-30). Towards the People's Peace Summit in Jerusalem, May 8-9. Many for the twentieth Joint Ceremony of the Fighters for Peace. pressenza.com 
We already had a beautiful, shared and highly attended preview of what the now imminent People's Peace Summit will be like last night with the twentieth edition of the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony, as always organized by Combatants for Peace in collaboration with the Parents Circle Families Forum: this year, the event was held in a theater in Jaffa, in streaming connection with a square in Beit Jala and with 160 other stations, scattered between Israel, the West Bank, the United States, and various cities in Europe: an unprecedented response | The date is important, as for all the other editions it…
(2025-04-30). International Day: One of our transcendental commemorations. radiohc.cu "For Cuba, Together We Create" was the slogan outlined by the Workers' Central, which brings together several unions, with the aim of reaffirming the unity and resistance of workers, peasants, students, and the entire population on May Day in times of renewed U.S. aggression.
(2025-04-30). ICC bars chief prosecutor from disclosing Israeli arrest warrants. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reportedly imposed restrictions on its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, amid reports that he is seeking additional arrest warrants against Israeli officials over the occupying regime's unbridled onslaught against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2025-04-30). Amnesty International condemns U.S. support for Live-Streamed Genocide in Gaza. radiohc.cu United Nations, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ Amnesty International has accused Israel of carrying out a "live-streamed genocide" in Gaza with the support of both major political parties in the United States.
(2025-04-30). Survivors recount U.S. attack on civilians in Yemen detention center that killed 68. radiohc.cu United Nations, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The United Nations is warning ongoing U.S. attacks on Yemen pose a deadly risk to civilians, after a U.S. strike on a migrant detention center in the north of the country killed at least 68 people Monday and injured dozens more. Most or all of the victims are believed to be migrants from African nations.
(2025-04-30). El Salvador denies lawyer access to Venezuelans deported by U.S. to notorious prison. radiohc.cu San Salvador, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ A U.S. lawyer representing 10 Venezuelan men deported without due process to El Salvador by the Trump administration says she was denied access to her clients at the notorious CECOT prison.
(2025-04-30). Trump pardons Florida health executive who evaded taxes to fund luxury lifestyle. radiohc.cu Washington, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ U.S. President Donald Trump has pardoned Paul Walczak, a Florida healthcare executive convicted of tax evasion for stealing nearly $11 million in payroll taxes from the paychecks of doctors and nurses.
(2025-04-30). At ICJ hearings, South Africa says Israel committing genocide with impunity. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is holding its third day of hearings into the crimes of Israel and its obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
(2025-04-30). Israel once again bombs Gaza so-called Safe Zones as latest attacks kill 39 Palestinians. radiohc.cu Gaza City, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ Palestinian health officials say Israeli attacks have killed at least 39 people across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. That includes three massive strikes on residential buildings in the Nuseirat refugee camp that survivors described as feeling like an "earthquake."
(2025-04-30). U.S. backs Israel over attacks on UN agencies in Gaza. radiohc.cu The Hague, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ The United States has defended Israel for the regime's airstrikes on the United Nations agencies in the besieged Gaza Strip. U.S. officials said the strikes were potentially lawful.
(2025-04-30). Columbia University protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi released from U.S. custody. radiohc.cu Burlington, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ A United States judge has ordered the release of Columbia University student and pro-Palestine protester Mohsen Mahdawi as a case challenging his deportation proceeds.
(2025-04-30). We are alive, standing, resisting and creating. radiohc.cu Havana, April 30 (RHC) ⚪ Message from the Cuban president to the workers and the people, prior to May Day.
(2025-04-30). 'The Last Play by Rickérby Hinds': A Black Honduran immigrant tells his story. peoplesworld.org 
LOS ANGELES—"What if I write a play…about not being able to write a play?" Widely produced playwright and pioneer of Hip-Hop theater Rickérby Hinds has come to an impasse. He's been commissioned to write a new play but uncharacteristically finds himself blocked. A host of his previous characters taunts him, but all they offer is …
(2025-04-30). Cuba falls to Panama in CONCACAF Futsal championship. radiohc.cu Havana, Apr 30 (JIT) – The debut of the Cubans in the First CONCACAF Women's Futsal Championship, held in Guatemala, ended with a tough defeat against Panama.
(2025-04-30). Lands Minister Halts Eviction of 20,000 Hoima Residents. plusnews.ug 
The Lands State Minister, Sam Mayanja, has halted the eviction of more than 20,000 residents in Kabaale Sub-county, Hoima District, who faced the threat of forceful removal from their ancestral land. The affected residents are drawn from the five villages of Ngemwa, Nyakasinini, Kigaaga B, Nzorobi, and Nkwaki, all located in Nzorobi Parish. The disputed land, …
(2025-04-30). Southern Workers Assembly members brainstorm against 'MAGA madness'. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —Faced with an implacable hostile Republican administration in Washington, backed by what workers called "MAGA madness," members of the Southern Workers Assembly, a rank-and-file organization that often is out front of union leaders, brainstormed via zoom on April 24 on how to combat the Trump agenda and its backers "with pushback and solidarity." The …
(2025-04-30). Cardinals From 71 Countries To Elect New Pope. plusnews.ug 
The upcoming Conclave for the election of the new Pope will draw Cardinals from 71 countries across all five continents, the Vatican has announced. On Monday, the Cardinals gathered in Rome agreed that the Conclave would begin on May 7, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis, who was buried on Saturday, April 26, 2025, …
(2025-04-30). Contenedores de equipamiento sanitario para el Hospital Hermanos Amejeiras (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) Dentro de las acciones de solidaridad con Cuba por el Primero de Mayo se cargó este hoy el segundo contenedor de 40 pies de equipamiento sanitario para el Hospital Hermanos Amejeiras de La Habana.
(2025-04-30). Why Aloysius Mukasa Deserves Another Term as Rubaga South's Member of Parliament. plusnews.ug 
In the vibrant and historically significant constituency of Rubaga South, Aloysius Mukasa has emerged as a dedicated and resilient Member of Parliament (MP) since his election in January 2021. Representing the National Unity Platform (NUP), Mukasa has navigated the complexities of parliamentary life and local leadership with a commitment to his constituents' welfare. As the …
(2025-04-30). Security challenges in the Mozambique Channel: The military naval base in Mayotte, a major threat from the Comorian perspective. pressenza.com Indian Ocean Commission Summit, Madagascar, 24 April 2025: | The island countries of the Indian Ocean region face many challenges in terms of maritime security, such as piracy, trafficking in illicit drugs and people, environmental concerns and border security. The Comoros is at the centre of the region and faces its own unique problems, such as its dispute with France, which has occupied its fourth Comorian island of Mayotte since the proclamation of independence in 1975, domination contrary to international law, according to United Nations resolutions. This note summarizes the challenges faced by the Co…
(2025-04-30). It's About Time We Fail: A Puerto Rican Poetics of Exhaustion. publicbooks.org The term "resilience" originated in ecology. But its shift from the natural to the social has normalized human-made structures of inequality.
(2025-04-30). We must arrest the attention of the nation. peoplesworld.org 
In the rotunda of the US Capitol yesterday [Monday, April 28], while praying in front of the monument that honors the founders of the women's suffrage movement, we were arrested by Capitol police. We have been released from custody; thank you to everyone who has reached out to ask about us. We are OK, but …
(2025-04-30). CPUSA co-chairs' May Day appeal: Push People's World fund drive across the finish line. peoplesworld.org 
Dear readers, We are writing because we need your help in reaching Peoples World's fund drive goal of $125,000 by the beginning of May. Right now, we've brought in $100,000, which means we need another $25,000 to get over the top. Can you help us get there? Your donation of $500, $100, or even $5 will answer that …
(2025-04-30). SMART union has message for Trump: Bring Brother Kilmar Home! peoplesworld.org 
Sheet metal apprentice Kilmar Abrego Garcia's employers are anxious to welcome him back to work. They see him as an outstanding employee, according to Michael Coleman, his union's international president. SMART—the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers—is working with his lawyers and fighting to maintain health care for his wife and …
(2025-04-30). Capitol protests blast GOP for cutting Medicaid to pay for tax cuts. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and the Rev. William Barber, leader of the "Moral Monday" movement, staged a 12-hour sit-in on the U.S. Capitol steps Sunday surrounded by grassroots activists. They angrily denounced the MAGA Republican budget plan, introduced Monday, to slash over a trillion dollars from Medicaid, SNAP, and other vital …
(2025-04-30). Pre-election turmoil in Bolivia ─ is U.S. imperialism ready to pounce? peoplesworld.org 
In advance of presidential elections on Aug. 17,2025, Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Council on April 17 registered 11 political parties and five electoral coalitions. It will soon announce the final list of presidential candidates. Incumbent President Luis Arce, elected in 2020, candidate for the Movement to Socialism Party (MAS) and former economics minister under President Evo …
(2025-04-30). Tennis, tunes, and cold brew: Inside Mother Figure Comedy Collective's 24-hour musical. newschoolfreepress.com What have you accomplished in the last 24 hours? For Mother Figure Comedy Collective, their Sunday night answer might surprise you. From 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 20, they didn't sleep, subsisting off of KitKats and cold brew, locked in a room on the lower level of The New School's …
(2025-04-30). The Beginning of the End or 'Trump 2028'? 100 Days of an Unprecedented Presidency. bylinetimes.com This famous quote, from Act 3, Scene 4 of Shakespeare's Macbeth reflects the moment when Macbeth realises that he has gone so far down the path of evil that there is no turning back from it. | Reflecting on the destructive and lawless nature of Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, one has to wonder whether he too, like Macbeth, will conclude that his presidency has gone too far down the path of extremism to be able to course-correct. | Instead, despite his tanking poll numbers, he may be tempted to just keep upping the ante. | Trump is already well-known for his pathological aversion to admitting mistakes…
(2025-04-30). 'Trump's War on Academic Institutions Is Even Worse Than You Think'. bylinetimes.com Donald Currently at the centre of Trump's crosshairs are academic institutions. Education is knowledge, and with knowledge comes the confidence to question and chall…
(2025-04-30). Reform UK Facebook Groups Are Full of Racist Far Right Posts and Islamophobic Conspiracy Theories. bylinetimes.com A series of Facebook groups set up and administered by Reform UK officials are full of racist and Islamophobic posts and conspiracy theories, which have been left entirely unchallenged by the party, Byline Times can reveal. | One such group for the party's Kent supporters is listed as being "promoted by Carol Comey for and on behalf of Reform UK". Comey is the Kent County Organiser for Reform. | Posts in this group included the claim that it is "hardwired into [Muslims'] belief system to kill non-believers", that Israel is made up of "people who despise us and haven't done a single thing for us apart from tak…
(2025-04-30). Ukraine War Day Do You See The Gopher? Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today continuing this amazing story about the North Korean soldiers who helped to liberate Kursk from the Ukrainian Nationalists. After the secret was finally revealed, the Russian media just kept pouring out more and more information. I had so much material to choose from, I had to be selective. So, I picked As we mentioned before, North Korea and the Russian Federation are bound by a mutual-defense pact which allows each party to request military assistance from the other,…
(2025-04-30). We need to talk about Gaza more than ever. internationalviewpoint.org The images keep coming, one after another, more of the same. Explosions, screams, cries and tragedies. Starving people who have had to survive displacement and bombardment. Access to drinking water is once again becoming a problem because Israel has destroyed Gaza's second desalination plant. It feels like we are reliving the horrors of a year ago. | – | / |
(2025-04-30). University of Delaware student dead, at least 7 people injured in crash involving speeding U-Haul van. whyy.org This story originally appeared on The driver of a U-Haul van that struck several pedestrians near the University of Delaware, leaving one student dead, has been charged with second-degree murder. | Gordon Turner, 22, of New Castle, was released to police custody after being evaluated at the hospital following the crash on Tuesday afternoon. | A passenger in the van was detained by Newark police, but no charges against that person have been filed so far. | Police also said Wednesday that the student kil…
(2025-04-30). Cina, Hong Kong e l'arte di battere ciglio. strategic-culture.su In poche parole: il Capitano Caos non ha decisamente le carte in mano, che, come sanno anche i pinguini del Pacifico meridionale, sono tutte fabbricate in Cina. | Segue nostro SHANGHAI e HONG KONG — Quindi, come prevedibile, il Capitano Caos ha battuto ciglio per primo. Per quanto lui — e il suo vasto circo mediatico — T…
(2025-04-30). French Left Loves Immigrants — Until They're American Academics. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-30). The geopolitics of the Vatican under Francis. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-30). Going to Kashmir…just to find Alice in Wonderland. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-30). Non si è mai sazi di dazi. strategic-culture.su Le tariffe americane colpiranno maggiormente l'Europa, e l'Europa, anche stavolta, si trova non soltanto impreparata, ma vittima della sua sudditanza all'imperialismo americano, dopo quello inglese. | Segue nostro Proprio nel momento sbagliato | Lo stato dell'arte degli equilibri geoeconomici in Occidente vedo i dazi americani giungere come un fulmine a ciel sereno. Un problema non di poco conto, se si considera che la situazione econom…
(2025-04-30). Pakistan warns Indian military strike "imminent," as tensions between South Asia's rival nuclear-armed powers flare. strategic-culture.su Rohantha De SILVA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned Monday that an Indi…
(2025-04-30). Women in England no longer have penises. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-04-30). Hendrik "Pips" Patroons, comrade and friend. internationalviewpoint.org Our comrade Hendrik Patroons, alias "Pips", passed away in Ghent on April 17, 2025. He was active from an early age in SAP-Antikapitalisten (our organization in Flanders, then called Revolutionaire Arbeiders Liga) and the Fourth International. A convinced revolutionary right up to his last days, he and his companion Marijke Colle left a lasting mark on the organization. He took part in our last national congress in December 2024, and had volunteered to be part of the technical support team for the 18th World Congress of the Fourth International in February 2025, but was unable to do so due to illness. We publish…
(2025-04-30). Is the DOGE Playbook Going Global? truthout.org Tech writer and critic Paris Marx discusses the first 100 days of the second Trump administration and the influence of billionaire Elon Musk at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which has slashed government programs and the civil service. Marx says even after Musk gave hundreds of millions to Trump's reelection campaign, "it was hard to imagine that he would really play… |
(2025-04-30). Greece: anger in the streets. internationalviewpoint.org The nationwide mobilization in Greece on 9 April, called by GSEE (the only private-sector confederation), ADEDY (the only public-sector federation) and the entire trade union network, was the measure of social anger, even if the huge rallies of 28 February (at least 1.5 million in the streets across the country) were a long way off. | – | / |
(2025-04-30). The Faux-Radicalism of Kneecap. dailysceptic.org Kneecap's vocal support for Hamas and call for fans to murder Tory MPs is obviously reprehensible. But it's just for show, says Andrew Doyle. The police shouldn't waste their time investigating rappers.
(2025-04-30). On 'moral panic' and the courage to speak the West's silence on Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz Palestinians do not have the luxury to allow Western moral panic to have its say or impact. Not caving in to this panic is one small, but important, step in building a global Palestine network that is urgently needed, writes Dr Ilan Pappé ANALYSIS: By Ilan Pappé Responses in the Western world to the genocide…
(2025-04-30). As US Military Prepares for War on China, Silicon Valley Tech Oligarchs Are Profiting. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-04-30). The ICJ, Israel, and the Gaza Blockade. dissidentvoice.org The murder and starvation of populations in real time, subject to rolling coverage and commentary, is not usually the done thing. These are the sorts of activities kept quiet and secluded in their vicious execution. In the Gaza Strip, these actions are taking place with a confident, almost brazen assuredness. Israel has the means, the …
(2025-04-30). CAIR Action Calls for Nationwide Participation in May Day Marches to Defend Civil Rights, Workers' Rights, and Human Rights Abroad NJ Actions: Newark, Princeton. fightbackbetter.com 
(2025-04-30). Mohsen Mahdawi: "To President Trump and his cabinet: I am not afraid of you." fightbackbetter.com Mahdawi is released but still facing possible deportation. For more see Politico article and Bluesky and X postings: www.politico.com/news/2025/04/30/judge-f……
(2025-04-30). Assembly 2025 June 10 Primary Elections LD IHRA Analysis by LD — LD 21 Thru 30. fightbackbetter.com The following is a review of LD 21 — 30 NJ Assembly races for now focusing on the primaries and…
(2025-04-30). Reject Dems IHRA Push / Trump's Mil Arms for NJ Police! Genocide Coming to NJ to Roost? fightbackbetter.com This FightBackBetter editor and candidate for Assembly in LD 16 calls upon all elected officials and candidates including NJ Assembly…
(2025-04-30). 50 years ago, Vietnam proved peace is possible. cpusa.org 
50 years ago, on April 30th, 1975, tanks from the National Liberation Front crashed through the gates of the Presidential Palace in Saigon. With that, the War on Vietnam finally came to an end; the South was liberated, and Vietnam was reunited. Peace returned to Vietnam for the first time in decades. | This victory over the forces of imperialism was celebrated not only by the Vietnamese people, but by socialists, progressives, and peace-loving people around the world. The world learned what is possible when a people are united and organized in their fight against oppression. | This peace was achieved not only…
(2025-04-30). China will survive Trump's tariffs. cpusa.org 
How will the Trump tariffs impact China? Many people are asking this question. To get a better idea, I will first examine some recent historical context and then look at China's official response to the 2025 U.S. tariffs. | I suggest that the following will result: | Some of China's consumer products export business will be damaged in the short term because of loss of share in the U.S. market. | Chinese businesses will adjust with greater emphasis on China's domestic market and the Global South. | The PRC government, experienced in handling the 2008—09 financial crisis, will likely manage the challenge s…
(2025-04-30). Marxist IQ: An April thesis for May Day. cpusa.org 
1. On his return to St. Petersburg in April 1917, Lenin advanced what history calls his a. his call for workers and Bolsheviks to support the provisional government's continuation of the war. | b. his call for the establishment of a Soviet government that would begin to establish a socialist society. | c. his call for workers to rise up and smash the state. | d. his call for the dismemberment of Czarist Russia and its division into independent republics. | 2. Lenin's thesis maintained that World War I was "
(2025-04-30). This May Day, we'll fight like hell! cpusa.org 
This International Workers' Day, the Communist Party USA stands in solidarity with workers and oppressed people everywhere! From the picket lines to the streets, our working class is fighting back against exploitation, political repression, and the attacks on democracy. The Trump administration is waging an all-out war on our rights, our livelihoods, and our futures. | May Day was born in the fire of struggle. In 1886, Chicago workers launched a historic strike for the eight-hour day. The bosses answered with violence and the state executed labor leaders. But their sacrifice ignited an international movement.
(2025-04-30). Our Defense Against Trump: 100 Days In. aclu.org Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, the ACLU has filed 51 cases against his administration. We sought emergency relief in 38 of these cases, winning at least some form of preliminary or temporary order in 27 cases. To our clients, these are not just numbers. Our work with them, and on their behalf, has made a real difference in their lives. |
(2025-04-30). Revealed: The 'Secret' Base Where Far Left MPs Plot Their Radical Campaigns. dailysceptic.org Charlotte Gill has tracked down the 'secret' base where a group of far Left MPs including Jeremy Corbyn and Carla Denyer plot their radical campaigns. Read what she learned about Pelican House.
(2025-04-30). Global Climate Database Fed with Junk Data From RAF Airbase Where Helicopters Hover Over the Thermometer. dailysceptic.org A key global climate database is being fed with junk data from an RAF airbase where helicopters regularly hover over the thermometer. Why does the Met Office keep sending junk class data, asks Chris Morrison.
(2025-04-30). Judge Blocks Nevada Parental Notification Law for Minors Seeking Abortions. truthout.org A federal judge has placed a temporary injunction on an anti-abortion law in Nevada that requires parental notification before a minor can obtain the procedure. Abortion rights advocates oppose notification or permission abortion laws for minors, noting that they can pose a danger to those who have difficult home lives with their parents or guardians. The Nevada law was passed in 1985… |
(2025-04-30). Poll: Majority of Voters View Trump as "Dictator" Who Threatens Democratic Norms. truthout.org New polling demonstrates that most voters see President Donald Trump as a dangerous politician and view his leadership style as dictatorial. In Truth Social posts earlier this week, Trump seemed to confirm that point of view, expressing disdain for the press and demanding firings at news companies that published data showcasing voters' negative views of his presidency 100 days into his second… |
(2025-04-30). Trump Blames Biden After Report Shows Economy Shrank in First 3 Months of 2025. truthout.org The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of 2025 as President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs — the first time the country's economy has declined in three years. In the last three months of 2024, the U.S. economy increased by an annualized rate of 2.4 percent. However, in the wake of massive tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and other actions that have led to economic… |
(2025-04-30). Ukraine's Struggle: International Trade Unions Must Act Now. internationalviewpoint.org APPEAL to the ITUC, ETUC, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, national trade unions on support of the Strategy of Ukraine on Peace and Security | – | / |
(2025-04-30). Left-wing parliamentarians send letter to Lula against oil exploration in the Amazon. internationalviewpoint.org Deputies and councillors from parties such as PT and PSOL call for respect for Ibama's decision and demand an energy transition plan. | – | / |
(2025-04-30). Democracia Socialista holds its Second Congress. internationalviewpoint.org The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States framed the discussion at the second Congress of Democracia Socialista . | – | / |
(2025-04-30). Trade Willpower for Weight Loss: Ozempic's Silent Damage. muslimskeptic.com What Is Ozempic? In this article, we will be looking at how profit-seeking businesses push modern technologies and innovations onto the masses as "miracle solutions," only for their devastating consequences to be uncovered years or decades later. However, by the time this information has come light, these supposed technological miracles would have already become highly …
(2025-04-30). A legacy of hope and laughter for Gaudreau brothers as family, friends and hockey community grieve. whyy.org The family called him John. It wasn't until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the "Johnny Hockey" nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL. | His mother, Jane, gleefully recalled the "Johnny Hockey" T-shirts and sing-song chants BC fans bestowed on their beloved wizard on the ice. At home in New Jersey, older brother Matthew, who also played hockey for
(2025-04-30). Iran Can Save the Tumbling Trump. dissidentvoice.org The man who behaves as if he is saving the world cannot save himself. He is tumbling fast, but, if he seizes the moment, he can recreate himself and gain an exalted place in history — Trump triumphant, if Iran permits. In his first term, Trump left the White House with the country in a …
(2025-04-30). Former Israeli Ambassador Confirms Biden Never Pressured Israel for Gaza Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog said in an interview that aired on Israeli TV this week that President Biden never pressured Israel to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. "God did the State of Israel a favor that Biden was the president during this period, because it could have been much worse," Herzog …
(2025-04-30). Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill 35 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli attacks killed 35 Palestinians and wounded 109 over the previous 24-hour period, as aid groups are warning that people are facing starvation due to the Israeli blockade. The Health Ministry's numbers account for dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals and morgues. "There are still a number of …
(2025-04-30). UK Joins US in Airstrikes on Yemen for First Time Under Trump. news.antiwar.com The British military joined the US in airstrikes that hit Yemen on Tuesday night, marking the first time the UK helped the US bomb the country under the Trump administration. The UK participated in President Biden's Yemen bombing campaign from January 2024 to January 2025, which failed to deter the Houthis, officially known as Ansar …
(2025-04-30). US and Ukraine Sign Minerals Deal. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the US and Ukraine signed a deal that will establish a new investment and reconstruction fund to give the US access to Ukrainian rare earth minerals and other natural resources. "I am glad to announce the signing of today's historic economic partnership agreement between the United States and Ukraine establishing the United States-Ukraine …
(2025-04-30). US Fires HIMARS Rockets Into the South China Sea in Drills With the Philippines. news.antiwar.com The US military fired munitions into the South China Sea this week using HIMARS rocket systems amid soaring tensions with China in the region. The live-fire drills occurred on the Philippine island province of Palawan as part of the annual US-Philippine Balikatan exercise, which has involved 9,000 US troops, 5,000 Philippine soldiers, 260 Australian service …
(2025-04-30). Yemen's Houthis Announce New Attacks on Israel, US Aircraft Carrier. news.antiwar.com Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced Wednesday that Yemeni forces launched more operations against Israel and the US aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson as US airstrikes continue to hit Yemen. Saree said Yemeni forces targeted Israel with four drones, although there have been no reports from the Israeli side about the attack. In previous instances, …
(2025-04-30). Pope Francis's Liberalism is Not Why Young People Are Returning to Church. dailysceptic.org As a Catholic, Prof Roger Watson is sure Francis was appointed Pope for a reason. It's just that he's damned if he can figure out what it was. Certainly, it's not his liberalism that's drawn young people back to church.
(2025-04-30). Navigator Meeting held for 2025 Beijing Xiangshan Forum. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of Beijing Xiangshan Forum Navigator Meeting 2025 was held in Beijing, the capital of China, on Tuesday, bringing together over 200 defense officials, experts, scholars and media representatives from more than 30 countries and international organizations.
(2025-04-30). China has no interest in interfering in Philippines' elections: spokesperson. ecns.cn China adheres to the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and has no interest in interfering in elections in the Philippines, said a spokesperson of the Embassy of China in the Philippines.
(2025-04-30). New U.S. envoy to China expected to improve relations. ecns.cn Former U.S. senator David Perdue, expected by President Donald Trump to strengthen U.S.-China relations, was confirmed by the Senate as the U.S.' 14th ambassador to Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-04-30). 2025 World Yiwu Entrepreneurs Conference opens in East China. ecns.cn The 2025 World Yiwu Entrepreneurs Conference kicked off in east China's Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, drawing over 450 participants from around the globe.
(2025-04-30). Man, 82, builds a 34 km 'Green Great Wall' in Taklimakan Desert over 41 years. ecns.cn Viewed from above, a vast belt of poplar trees stretches 34 kilometers along the edge of the endless desert, resembling a "Green Great Wall" that guards Halmodun Village in Hejing County, Xinjiang, on the northwestern edge of the Taklimakan Desert.
(2025-04-30). China's Shenzhou-19 spaceship touches down on Earth. ecns.cn The return capsule of China's Shenzhou-19 crewed spacecraft successfully landed at the Dongfeng landing site in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
(2025-04-30). Foreign visitors impressed by easier sales tax refunds. ecns.cn On April 8, China launched a nationwide rollout of a new tax refund policy for international tourists, replacing the traditional refund-upon-departure model with a more streamlined refund-upon-purchase one.
(2025-04-30). 30 youths, groups receive China Youth May 4th medals. ecns.cn Thirty individuals and groups have been awarded with China Youth May 4 Medals for their outstanding contributions in the fields of scientific research, rural vitalization, green economy and social services.
(2025-04-30). Authorities rule out arson, gas explosion in deadly Liaoyang fire. ecns.cn A fire that killed 22 people and injured three in Liaoyang of Liaoning province was neither caused by arson nor a gas explosion, authorities announced at a Wednesday news briefing.
(2025-04-30). Drones boost navel orange harvest. ecns.cn Drones transport navel oranges at a farmland in Zigui, central China's Hubei Province.
(2025-04-30). Guangzhou launches direct shipping route to South America. ecns.cn Guangzhou launched its first direct shipping route to the west coast of South America on Tuesday. The route will connect Guangzhou's Nansha Port with key ports in Latin America including Chancay Port in Peru, Manzanillo Port in Mexico and San Antonio Port in Chile.
(2025-04-30). China's first offshore photovoltaic farm in high-wind-speed sea area connects to grid. ecns.cn With a planned installed capacity of 180 MW, the offshore photovoltaic farm is equipped with a 110-kilovolt onshore booster station and an energy-storage system., started was connected the grid on Tuesday.
(2025-04-30). California NetZero leaders want to shutter their only zero emissions electricity generating plant. onlineopinion.com.au California is being lobbied to import much of its electricity demands from out-of-state emission generating coal fired power plants, despite the 70-year safety record of the Navy with nuclear generated electricity.
(2025-04-30). Feds Threaten Wikipedia After Right-Wing Media Uproar. scheerpost.com By Ari Paul / The Trump administration is very upset with Wikipedia, the collaboratively edited online encyclopedia. Ed Martin, acting US attorney for the District of Columbia, sent a letter (
(2025-04-30). From the United States to Europe, Criticizing Israel Is Becoming a Crime. scheerpost.com A Pro Palestine Protester Speaks with a PSU Police Officer. Alisdare Hickson from Woolwich, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0 By Kit Klarenberg / Across the United States and much of the West, criticism of Israel and solidarity with Palestine are increasingly being criminalized—a project long championed by Israel's government and its powerful lobbying networks. | In Fe…
(2025-04-30). Is Trump the Last Straw for the Dollar System? scheerpost.com President Donald Trump, coach Nick Sirianni and Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson arrive to the South Lawn, Monday, April 28, 2025, for an event celebrating the team's 2025 Super Bowl Championship.(Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) | By Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson and Mick Dunford / Will US President Donald Trump be the tipping point for the dollar system? Even Western financial outlets now warn of the beginning of the end of dollar dominance. | To discuss in t…
(2025-04-30). 'It Would Be Easier To Die in an Airstrike Than Die of Hunger': Gazans Face Famine As UN Runs Out of Food. scheerpost.com Displaced Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip. UNRWA, CC BY 4.0 By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Aside from the intermittent bombardment and shelling, something more constant preoccupies Muhammad al-Hajj Ahmad, 54. A resident of the Zeitoun neighborhood east of Gaza City, Hajj Ahmad cannot stop…
(2025-04-30). Operation Shanela nets more than 600 suspects in North West. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets more than 600 suspects in North West | Over 600 suspects were arrested in Operation Shanela in the North West, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). | Police operations in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies that ran from 21-27 April, led to the arrest of 667 suspects. | "The operations, which were conducted under Operation Shanela resulted in the arrest of 667 suspects and recoveries of among others, 12 rounds of ammunition, drugs, three shotguns, 57 cell phones, liquor and other contraband such as cigarettes. | "Out of the 667 suspects, 35 were nabbed for driving un…
(2025-04-30). William Barber arrested in Capitol Rotunda after praying against Republican-led budget. anabaptistworld.org Prominent pastor and anti-poverty activist William Barber and two others were arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on April 28, an action he said would be part of a recurring series of demonstrations aimed at challenging the Republican-led budget bill. The arrests occurred roughly 15 minutes after Barber, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Steve Swayne, …
(2025-04-30). 'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-30). Argentina: opposition to Milei revives. internationalviewpoint.org After many months without a significant opposition movement to the government of President Javier Milei on the streets of Argentina, the 36-hour cross-industry strike of 9-10 April and the social reality of the country have brought the movement back to life. | – | / |
(2025-04-30). Belarus' commodity exchange backs initiative to launch international exchange organization. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange (BUCE) may become the | founding members of the international association of commodity and | futures exchanges, Chairman of the BUCE Board Aleksandr Osmolovsky said…
(2025-04-30). Key contributors to Belarus' GDP in Q1 2025 named. eng.belta.by The key growth drivers were construction (up 15.6%), manufacturing sector (2%), IT (6.1%) and trade (3.3%). "The start is a relatively strong – 0.4% ahead of the forecast," Andrei Kartun said.
(2025-04-30). Vice premier: Belarus-Russia regional forums yield $7bn. eng.belta.by Belarus and Russia held 11 Forums of Regions, achieving a $7 billion | economic impact, Belarus' Deputy | Prime Minister Yuri Shuleiko said as he participated in the first Forum | of Regions of the CIS member states in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 29 April…
(2025-04-30). Belarus calls on BRICS to unite against sanctions, tariff wars. eng.belta.by Sergei Lukashevich emphasized Belarus' readiness to join the BRICS formats of interaction in the key areas of the BRICS political, economic and humanitarian cooperation.
(2025-04-30). Belarusian ambassador presents credentials to president of Nepal. eng.belta.by The Nepalese head of state warmly welcomed the Belarusian ambassador and | wished him success and productive work for the benefit of both nations.
(2025-04-30). "I want Europeans to understand" . What Lukashenko proposed to the EU in 2009. eng.belta.by In 2009, Aleksandr Lukashenko made several visits to European countries, including Italy, the Vatican, and Lithuania. This and much more is covered in the new episode of BelTA's YouTube project "How It Was. DOC".
(2025-04-30). Lukashenko hopes to take relations with Vietnam to new level. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that he was looking forward to the visit of To Lam to Minsk, which would contribute to the transition of bilateral relations to a qualitatively new level.
(2025-04-30). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to UN secretary general. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarus highly appreciates the personal contribution of António Guterres to this work and reaffirms its readiness to develop international cooperation while preserving the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of each state.
(2025-04-30). Machine-building industry of Belarus. What promise Lukashenko made to deliver in his early years as president. eng.belta.by Minsk Automobile Plant has experienced a lot in its long history. In its early years, the plant, which was built during World War II, assembled German vehicles. Later it assembled U.S. vehicles Ford, Chevrolet, and Studebaker. In…
(2025-04-30). Ambassador: About 30,000 Kyrgyz soldiers lost their lives in Belarus during WWII. eng.belta.by A delegation from the CIS Executive Committee participated in a requiem | rally to honor Hero of the Soviet Union Dzhumash Asanaliev and laid | flowers at his memorial on 30 April.
(2025-04-30). Amnesty bill passes two readings in Belarusian parliament. eng.belta.by The draft law was submitted to the House of Representatives by the Council of Ministers on 24 April. According to preliminary estimates, a total of 7,630 convicts will be eligible for amnesty or clemency.
(2025-04-30). defense minister emphasizes importance of preserving historical memory of Great Patriotic War. eng.belta.by Viktor Khrenin emphasized the importance of preserving historical memory and the need for consolidation in the fight against modern manifestations of fascism and Nazism.
(2025-04-30). Meeting of second session of upper house of parliament scheduled for 2 May. eng.belta.by A sitting of the second session of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus of the eighth convocation will be held on 2 May.
(2025-04-30). Memorial to honor Soviet soldiers, partisans renovated in Grodno. eng.belta.by For several months, specialists from various services worked to restore | one of the city's most significant site of commemoration: the mass grave | of Soviet soldiers and partisans, where 40 servicemen, three partisans…
(2025-04-30). New entities added to National Board of Honor in Minsk. eng.belta.by Minsk hosted the official opening of the updated National Board of Honor, | which features 60 new entities that demonstrated outstanding social and | economic performance in 2024, on 30 April in the run-up to Labor Day.
(2025-04-30). Petrishenko: Belarus will keep liberators' memory alive. eng.belta.by We will preserve the memory of the liberators' heroism through the | centuries, CIS First Deputy Secretary General Igor Petrishenko said | during a requiem rally to honor Hero of the Soviet Union Dzhumash…
(2025-04-30). Politician shares his thoughts about impact of sanctions on Germany. eng.belta.by According to the German politician, the decision to lift sanctions on Russia and transit to cheap Russian gas will let the German economy resume growth.
(2025-04-30). Prosecutor's office: Criminal case into genocide of Belarusian people will take long to investigate. eng.belta.by According to the deputy head, every day the Prosecutor's Office learns new facts in the criminal case on the genocide of the Belarusian people.
(2025-04-30). Azarenka, Krueger into Madrid Open doubles semifinal. eng.belta.by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States reached the Madrid Open semifinal defeating the U.S. duo of Coco Gauff and Robin Montgomery 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the quarterfinal.
(2025-04-30). Climate Activists Look to China to Give Them "Leadership" wattsupwiththat.com Don't forget the money…
(2025-04-30). 'If We Do Not Have a Good Deal, Our Only Option Is To Attack': Former Mossad Chief to TML. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-30). Government affirms commitment to dignified sanitation facilities. sanews.gov.za Government affirms commitment to dignified sanitation facilities | Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, has affirmed government's commitment to provide dignified sanitation facilities to communities of Chris Hani District Municipality, Eastern Cape. | As part of the government's ongoing efforts to ensure sanitation dignity for all citizens, the Department of Water and Sanitation, officially handed over 403 newly constructed Ventilated Improved Pit (VIP) toilet structures for households in three villages within the Emalahleni Local Municipality, Chris Hani District Municipality. | Majodina, alongside the…
(2025-04-30). Major boost for emerging N West poultry farmer. sanews.gov.za Major boost for emerging N West poultry farmer | To strengthen rural economies, fight poverty, and ensure food security in the province, the MEC for North West Agriculture and Rural Development, Madoda Sambatha, officially presented a modern poultry facility to an emerging farmer. | The 5 000-layer poultry structure was handed over to Sibongile Gumede of Bongi G Farm, located in Lindequesdrift, as part of the fourth phase of the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme at the JB Marks Municipality. | According to the provincial government, the facility will enable Bongi G Farm to scale up egg production significant…
(2025-04-30). Masemola tackles Sekhukhune service delivery challenges. sanews.gov.za Masemola tackles Sekhukhune service delivery challenges | In a drive to turn around municipal service delivery, the Deputy Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Dr Namane Dickson Masemola, will lead a high-level oversight visit to the Sekhukhune District Municipality today. | The visit forms part of CoGTA's national campaign: "Every Municipality Must Work" — an initiative aimed at speeding up service delivery and breathing new life into municipalities. | Limpopo MEC for Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA), Basikopo Rogers Makamu, will jo…
(2025-04-30). The Other Catastrophe: Genocide and Famine in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org Two years have passed since the war broke out in Sudan between the two sides of the military regime that the country inherited from the infamous Omar al-Bashir. While the situation in Sudan does not get even a tenth of the global media attention that the ongoing Zionist genocidal war in Gaza receives, the scale of the human catastrophe there is equally horrific. The death toll from the military-on-military war is estimated at more than 150,000, while the number of displaced people stands at approximately 13 million, and the number of those threatened with severe famine reaches 44 million—a record number tha…
(2025-04-30). Australia's international challenges: Lessons from the past. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Better workplace conditions help us all. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). A call for genuine remembrance not 'ANZAC-ery'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Chain of Women take a stand for Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania's waters. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Growth in crossbench MPs creates potential for democratic electoral reform. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Labor rejects Thorpe-Payman genocide bills, but they are unlikely to go away. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). NSW Senate candidate: 'Vote for Palestine, but don't stop there — organise!'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Palestine shows up Australia's disgraceful 'representative democracy'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Green Left Show Purple Pingers on housing solutions. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-30). Net Zero Watch warns of growing grid instability. wattsupwiththat.com With more than 50 million EU electricity consumers suffering blackouts yesterday, campaign group Net Zero Watch has reiterated its warning that the UK power grid is also becoming increasingly unstable.
(2025-04-30). Time to Defund Climate Models? wattsupwiththat.com "The Trump administration is cutting funding for climate research across all federal departments…. Maybe it's time for NASA to stick to space exploration, NOAA to stick to weather forecasting, and for the climate models to be shut down."
(2025-04-30). Parliament is set to have a debate over Labour's cruel DWP PIP cuts. thecanary.co 
A parliamentary debate is set to take place over the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) controversial cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for chronically ill and disabled people. However, given the Labour Party government's recent response to a viral parliamentary petition calling for it to scrap its plans, it's unlikely this will result in […] | By
(2025-04-30). Europe Netball just chose to 'safeguard' Israeli players' 'wellbeing' over standing up to Israel's genocide. thecanary.co Europe Netball has cancelled its upcoming competition that was set to take place in Cardiff in early May. This comes just days after a coalition of groups and individuals called on the national governing body and ministers in the Welsh government to demand Europe Netball bar Israel from the tournament. The announcement cited "safeguarding" of […] | By
(2025-04-30). Trump's trade war with China is already screwing over small businesses. thecanary.co Donald Trump has jeopardised the future of small and independent businesses in the US with the escalation of his tariffs on Chinese imports. Trump: jeopardising small business with his China trade war As of 18 April, 2025, the US has imposed tariffs of up to 245% on certain Chinese imports to the country, stoking fears […] | By
(2025-04-30). Do as I say, not as I do: the viral trend every millennial will probably eye-roll at. thecanary.co 
Revelations about an anti-piracy campaign video will bring the noughties all back for millennials growing up in the heady days of bootleg DVDs, PC roms, and shaky five mega-pixel cinema recordings. In intimidating and melodramatic fashion, it declared how you wouldn't steal car, handbag, or a television. But, if you're the anti-piracy campaign — you […] | By
(2025-04-30). US to distance Argentina from China promising credit during crisis. infobrics.org Trump's attempt to reimpose the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America.
(2025-04-30). Why Is BRICS+ Suddenly Running Everything. infobrics.org Nations of the alliance make a significant contribution to crucial sectors of the world economy, and this also increases the groups political role…
(2025-04-30). Global South and Multilateral Financial Institutions: Where Does BRICS Stand. infobrics.org The fragility of the current global financial system presents an opportunity for BRICS to solidify its position as a counterbalancing force…
(2025-04-30). Pakistan's Strategic Investment in BRICS. infobrics.org The decision of Pakistan to invest $582 million in the BRICS backed New Development Bank (NDB) is a radical change in the country's economic direction…
(2025-04-30). Ukraine has to make concessions – Finnish president. infobrics.org Finnish leader admits that Kiev is not in a position to demand its own terms in peace negotiations.
(2025-04-30). Ruble emerges as top-performing currency, signaling BRICS' challenge to dollar dominance. infobrics.org Russia's ruble, soaring 38% in 2025, outpaces gold and defies Western sanctions. This is potentially game-changing: amid Trump's tariff wars, BRICS nations can leverage this success to push de-dollarization, fostering local currency trade and financial sovereignty.
(2025-04-30). Did Russian Aerospace Forces just set a new air-to-air kill record. infobrics.org It's possible that the downed Su-27 was neutralized by the Su-57, as the latest Russian jet has proven it can operate over heavily defended airspace. Relevant sources have suggested that the "Felon" possibly shot down the first F-16 back in late August last year.
(2025-04-30). Anti-Imperialists, Pay Attention to Ibrahim Traoré! libya360.wordpress.com BettBeat Media Ibrahim Traoré Traoré represents one of the most promising ruptures in our imperialist world order, yet his movement receives a fraction of the attention given to the "resistance" by leaders like Putin. In the heart of West Africa, a resistance movement has taken form—not through guerrilla warfare, but through governance. President Ibrahim Traoré…
(2025-04-30). Message From Captain Ibrahim Traore to Africa and the African Diaspora. libya360.wordpress.com Message From Captain Ibrahim Traore to Africa and The African Diaspora. April 30th Massive Protests On April 30, 2025, Burkina Faso witnessed massive protests supporting Captain Ibrahim Traoré and opposing Western influence, particularly from France and the United States. These demonstrations were part of a broader African movement rejecting neo-colonialism and external interference. In response,…
(2025-04-30). Planting Seeds of Sovereignty: Lessons from the Sahel and Beyond. libya360.wordpress.com Kai Cash Mobilization in Niamey, Niger in support of the AES withrawal from ECOWAS. Photo: Echos du Niger When the West slaps on tariffs, it's 'economic security'—but when the Sahel rejects exploitative deals, it's called a threat. From Cuba to Burkina Faso, countries have fought for self-sufficiency: controlling their resources, supporting local industry, and breaking…
(2025-04-30). The Rising Star of Cpt. Ibrahim Traore Burkina Faso's Spirit of Sankara. libya360.wordpress.com Nicholas Jones The new, bold and vibrant leader of Burkina Faso, has left his continental colleagues in the dust, when representing Pan-African leadership… The Star rose through the ranks… Many people in the world are unaware of the towering figure of Cpt. Ibrahim Traoré, the interim President of Burkina Faso since 2022. The mainstream media…
(2025-04-30). The US/EU/NATO's Regime Change Playbook for Burkina Faso and Captain Ibrahim Traoré. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison The U.S. increases pressure on Burkina Faso through military propaganda, as Africans rise to protect the developing project. On April 3, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Commander Michael Langley testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee during an excruciating two hours obsessively devoted to the ill-fated project of preserving US hegemony. Langley's testimony was all about…
(2025-04-30). Watchdog Urges Congress to Investigate Trump's Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Scheme. truthout.org A progressive watchdog organization on Wednesday urged key congressional committees to investigate U.S. President Donald Trump's involvement in a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency deal that the group warned could open the door to corrupt and unlawful self-dealing. In a letter to the top members of financial services and banking panels, Accountable.US president Caroline Ciccone called for a… |
(2025-04-30). Violent mobs from Brooklyn to the West Bank are united in the fascism of Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
Violent attacks by a mob of Itamar Ben-Gvir supporters in New York City cannot be separated from the violence that Palestinians have been facing for decades. They are all reflections of the same fascist violence of Zionism.
(2025-04-30). Botched cataract surgery while firms make millions shows why NHS privatisation is a disaster. thecanary.co A cataract surgery company is facing an NHS inquiry after a series of botched procedures left patients in A&E and even blinded. Community Health Eye Care is one of many firms that delivers private provision of NHS treatment, rather than a standardised, not for profit, in-house service. Botched cataract surgery shows why NHS privatisation should […] | By
(2025-04-30). Israel Strikes Metro Damascus, Say They Will 'Protect' Druze. news.antiwar.com Sectarian fighting in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana left at least 18 dead yesterday, and Israel is already looking to parlay that into a new excuse for military action against the Syrian government, with the idea that they need to "protect" the Druze minority militarily. The Israeli military reported attacking the Damascus suburb of Sahnaya, …
(2025-04-30). US Sends General to Lebanon for Ceasefire Monitoring. news.antiwar.com The embassy has announced that Maj. Gen. Michael Leeney will be the new top US military official monitoring the ceasefire in Lebanon. He will replace Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers, who previously held that post. The embassy's statement emphasized Maj. Gen. Leeney will work to support Lebanese sovereignty. It's not clear if the timing of this …
(2025-04-30). Guyana Records Highest Increase in Military Spending. orinocotribune.com In the past year, the Cooperative Republic of Guyana reported the world's highest relative increase in military spending. | The figure was released according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). | On a global scale, this was the largest increase since the end of the Cold War. SIPRI's research found that Guyana recorded the largest annual percentage increase in military spending in the world, at 78%. | Th…
(2025-04-30). Vice President Rodríguez Arrives in Qatar to Boost Bilateral Cooperation. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez landed in Doha to enhance bilateral cooperation with Qatar in strategic economic sectors. | This high-level meeting, initiated by the Bolivarian Government, aims to strengthen friendship and joint development between both nations. | Representing President Nicolás Maduro, Rodríguez is focusing her meetings on promoting collaborative initiatives in trade, tourism, and technology. | Through her social media accounts,
(2025-04-30). Ending the War in Ukraine. fpif.org Let me be clear about my preferences. | I would very much like to see Ukraine regain all of its territory, including Crimea. Russia should decisively lose the war that it started. In the best of all possible worlds, Vladimir Putin would be deposed and transferred to The Hague to face charges of war crimes. A more democratic Russia could then be welcomed back into the international community and an expanded European security system. | But this is not the best of all possible worlds—not even close. | Three peace deals are currently on the table to end the war in Ukraine: from Russia, from the United States, a…
(2025-04-30). The Trump administration just dismissed all 400 experts working on America's official climate report. grist.org 
(2025-04-30). 'It's huge': Crozer Health closure will cost Delaware County schools, boroughs millions in tax revenue. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The Prospect Medical Holdings, Crozer Health's California-based parent company, owns several buildings and offices in the city of Chester. Crozer-Chester Medical Center, the system's flagship hospital, and its cor…
(2025-04-30). Italy Shows How Amazon Can Be Forced to Bargain: Shut Down Its Distribution. truthout.org Is Amazon so formidable that it can't be beaten? Three years after Staten Island warehouse workers won a union election, Amazon's legal machinations have blocked all bargaining. Amazon delivery drivers and warehouse workers at a handful of sites have demanded direct recognition and bargaining — only to be fired or ignored by the company. Earlier this year, Amazon deployed a full range of union… |
(2025-04-30). CPSC-ISSI Think Tank Calls for Renewed Global South Unity. thinktank.pk To mark the 70th anniversary of the historic Bandung Conference, the China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a landmark seminar titled "The Bandung Spirit (1955—2025): Seven Decades of Solidarity, Sovereignty, and South-South Cooperation." The event brought together key diplomats, strategic thinkers, and academics to reflect on the enduring …
(2025-04-30). Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Remain Uncompensated. Tlaib Aims to Change That. truthout.org Today marks 50 years since the end of the U.S. War in Vietnam, which killed an estimated 3.3 million Vietnamese people, hundreds of thousands of Cambodians, tens of thousands of Laotians and more than 58,000 U.S. service members. But for many Vietnamese, Laotian and Cambodian people; Vietnamese Americans; and U.S. Vietnam veterans and their descendants, the impacts of the war never ended. |
(2025-04-30). Meta launches LlamaCon. america.cgtn.com 
Tech-giant Meta is pushing further into generative AI with the release of a new personal assistant app and the launch of its first ever LlamaCon — a conference focused on building AI. Mark Niu has the details.
(2025-04-30). How Trump 2.0 Overturned Years of Climate Progress in 100 Days. truthout.org Trump's current approval rating is the lowest for any newly elected president at 100 days since at least Dwight Eisenhower — including Trump's own first term. While none of the polls Earth.Org analyzed questioned people's opinion on the administration's climate policies to date, the repercussions these measures will have on the health and well-being of Americans are patently evident. |
(2025-04-30). SA ready to welcome visitors for G20 summit. sanews.gov.za SA ready to welcome visitors for G20 summit | By Sandile Nene | The eyes of the world are firmly focused on South Africa as President of the G20 and the host nation of the G20 Summit in November. | This gathering will see the country welcoming over 40 global heads of state to our shores. The G20 accounts for 85 percent of the global economy, 75 percent of international trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. | The summit will be held under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability", which aligns with our vision of inclusive growth, where all individuals and nations benefit from economic prog…
(2025-04-30). Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy. grist.org Around the world, farmers are retooling their land to harvest the hottest new commodity: sunlight. As the price of renewable energy technology has plummeted and water has gotten more scarce, growers are fallowing acreage and installing solar panels. Some are even growing crops beneath them, which is great for plants stressed by too many rays. Still others are letting that shaded land go wild, providing habitat for pollinators and fodder for grazing livestock. | According to a
(2025-04-30). Federal judge orders release of Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi from ICE detention. mondoweiss.net 
(2025-04-30). Gauteng welcomes significant reduction in Easter road fatalities. sanews.gov.za Gauteng welcomes significant reduction in Easter road fatalities | The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) has welcomed the Easter Road Safety report, which reveals a significant 42% decline in road fatalities across the province during the holiday period. | According to the report released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, on Tuesday, road fatalities in the province had dropped from 52 last year to 22 in 2025 during Easter. | Nationally, fatalities dropped from 307 in 2024 to 167 in 2025 — a 45% decrease. | "The significant drop in road carnage is a clear indicator that early planning, integrated opera…
(2025-04-30). Minister to preside over reburial ceremony of anti-Apartheid activists. sanews.gov.za Minister to preside over reburial ceremony of anti-Apartheid activists | Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will, on Saturday, preside over the handover and reburial ceremony of the exhumed remains of political activists who were hanged on death row for politically related offences. | The two activists are Benjamin Malesella Moloise and Abram Zakhele Mngomezulu who were executed by the Apartheid government during the 1980s. | "Benjamin Moloise, an activist of [the] ANC [African National Congress], was convicted in 1983 and executed in 1985 for the 1982 assassina…
(2025-04-30). President Ramaphosa appoints special advisor on investment promotion. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa appoints special advisor on investment promotion | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Director-General (DG) of the Department of Trade and Industry, Dr Alistair Ruiters, as Special Advisor: Investment Promotion. | "Dr Ruiters will advise President Ramaphosa on South Africa's continuing investment drive, which is a principal component of the 7th Administration's focus on inclusive economic growth and job creation. | "Government is implementing a broad range of economic reforms aimed at rendering South Africa more attractive and rewarding for domestic and international investors; adv…
(2025-04-30). Iraq's uneasy path to reintegrating Al-Hol returnees. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Pakistan deportation fears worsen Afghan refugees' mental health. newarab.com 
In 2024, With more than 90,000 Afghan refugees living in the area, Allahmir says he has consistently worked on development and education initiative…
(2025-04-30). Remembering martyrs' artist Dina Khaled Zaarab. newarab.com 
"She was killed unjustly," begins "She was with her sister Lina and our other cousin Hassan. They were just seeking a few moments of peace and serenity by the sea, in the face of our harsh reality of attacks, displacement and life in tents," 26-year-old Malak continues, addin…
(2025-04-30). Al-Shifa Hospital's kidney disease patients fight to stay alive. newarab.com 
In what remains of Dialysis is a lifeline for those whose kidneys no longer function. Without it, toxins build up in the blood, leading to heart failure, coma, and death. In war-torn
(2025-04-30). Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza. newarab.com 
In its annual report, Amnesty said "Since 7 Octobe…
(2025-04-30). Erdogan, Meloni vow to bolster Italy-Turkey ties. newarab.com 
Erdogan arrived for talks in Rome in a bid to promote cooperation and economic deals including in energy and defence, according to an Italian government source. | "Today we signed a joint declaration that sets a new and truly ambitious target of reaching 40 billion euros ($…
(2025-04-30). France calls Israel's decision to ban delegations 'unacceptable'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). France warns of sanctions on Iran if nuclear deal not reached. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). ICJ to rule in UAE/Sudan genocide case on 5 May. newarab.com 
The Khartoum has dragged the UAE before the ICJ, accusing it of complicity in genocide by backing the paramilitary The UAE denies supporting the rebels and has dismissed Sudan's case as "p…
(2025-04-30). Iraq drone attacks wound five Kurdish security personnel. newarab.com 
Five Authorities blamed a "terrorist group" for the separate attacks in a region that has seen repeated clashes between "A terrorist group launch…
(2025-04-30). Iraqi Kurds struggle to form cabinet six months after elections. newarab.com 
Talks between The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic…
(2025-04-30). Israel frees Gaza medic detained since ambulance attack: PRCS. newarab.com 
The "The occupation forces have just released medic Asaad al-Nsasrah, who was detained on March 23, 2025, while performing his humanitarian duty during the massacre of medical teams in the Tal al-Sultan area of Rafah Governorate", the PRCS said in a statement.
(2025-04-30). Israel revokes decision to fire security chief: court document. newarab.com 
Israel's government said Tuesday it had cancelled a decision to fire domestic security chief "The government has decided to revoke its decision of March 20, 2025" to sack Bar, it said in a document submitted to the Supreme Co…
(2025-04-30). Israel shutters Jerusalem Fund and Endowment, sparking outcry. newarab.com 
The Jerusalem Fund and Endowment was established in 2014…
(2025-04-30). Israeli mayor faces threats after decrying Gaza 'atrocities'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Israeli tanks spotted on Gaza-Egypt border, sources say. newarab.com 
Several The sources indicated that some hills and elevated areas have been built for the tanks to be stationed on, noting that the tanks are constantly moving along the border throughout the d…
(2025-04-30). Kehlani asserts 'anti-genocide' stance after Cornell pulls show. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-30). May Day protests planned across the US as Trump opposition grows. newarab.com 
May Day demonstrations are planned in more than a thousand locations across all 50 states and Puerto Rico as opposition grows against an increasingly hardline US administration. | With this week marking 100 days since Among the organisers for this week's May Day demonstrations are 50501 (pronounced fifty-fifty-one for 50 protests in 50 states on one day), Rising Majority, and local labour u…
(2025-04-30). Over 50 Gaza aid workers faced abuse in Israeli detention: UNRWA. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Pakistan: India 'planning strike' following Kashmir attack. newarab.com 
The statement by Attaullah Tarar came after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a closed-door meeting the previous day…
(2025-04-30). Pakistani nationals leave India amid tensions over Kashmir. newarab.com 
(2025-04-30). Swedish journalist's trial opens in Turkey. newarab.com 
A Swedish journalist arrested on arrival in Medin will appear before a judge in the cap…
(2025-04-30). Trump marks 100 days in office with a rally in Michigan. newarab.com 
President Trump is visiting Selfridge Air Nati…
(2025-04-30). Trump mentioned Suez Canal plan to Sisi earlier in April: report. newarab.com 
US President Trump said on Saturday that US military and commercial vessels should be allowed to pass through the Suez and Panama canals without paying any fees. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, T…
(2025-04-30). Tunisia's Saied slams 'blatant interference' after criticism. newarab.com 
"The comments and statements by foreign parties are unacceptable… and constitute blatant interference in Tunisia's internal affairs," he said in a statement posted on the presidency's Facebook page. | "While some have expressed regret over the exclusion of international…
(2025-04-30). UAE says foils bid to transfer weapons to Sudan army. newarab.com
(2025-04-30). US names new head of Lebanon ceasefire monitoring mechanism. newarab.com 
US military general Michael J. Leeney will replace The move was confirmed by the
(2025-04-30). US targets China, Iran-based firms in fresh missile sanctions. newarab.com 
The The US Treasury Department in a statement said it was targeting six entities and six individuals as…
(2025-04-30). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-04-30). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-04-30). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-04-30). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-04-30). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-04-30). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-04-30). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-04-30). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-04-30). The Vietnam War Is Still Killing People, 50 Years Later. theintercept.com 
When a tank crashed through the gates of the presidential palace in Saigon 50 years ago today, the Potemkin state of South Vietnam collapsed, and the Vietnamese war of independence, fought in its final phase against the overwhelming military might of the United States, came to a close. | America lost its war, but Vietnam was devastated. "Sideshow" wars in
(2025-04-30). 50 years after Vietnam War's end, expanded hepatitis C screening in Philly leads to more veterans cured. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Vietnam War ended The extensive
(2025-04-30). Re: Iberian Blackout. . smoothiex12.blogspot.com Evidently …
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(2025-04-30). Keir Starmer brutally mocks Farage for reportedly hiring Liz Truss as 'new top advisor'. leftfootforward.org Keir Starmer ridiculed Nigel Farage during Prime Minister's Questions for bringing in "wrecking ball" Liz Truss to advise Reform UK on how to challenge "the establishment blob". | There have been reports that Farage enlisted Truss, who was prime minister for just 49 days, to advise the right-wing party on overhauling the state, ahead of the local elections. | Starmer taunted Farage on his questionable choice of advisor: "Now we hear Mr Speaker that he has recruited Liz Truss as his new top advisor as he was cheering on the mini-Budget." | The prime minister added: "Let's be clear what a vote for this party [Re…
(2025-04-30). Labour MP blasts Kemi Badenoch for weaponising child sexual exploitation at PMQs. leftfootforward.org Labour MP Nadia Whittome slammed Kemi Badenoch for using child sexual exploitation "to score political points" during Prime Minister's Questions today. | With tomorrow's local elections looming, Badenoch used her questions to Keir Starmer to focus on grooming gang inquiries and to accuse Labour of "cover-ups". | Before asking a question on child poverty and the two-child benefit cap, Whittome delivered a pointed rebuke: "Mr Speaker, I wish that the Leader of the Opposition would stop weaponising victims of child sexual exploitation for political points." | She continued: "It's damaging victims, and if she care…
(2025-04-30). Richard Tice repeatedly fails to name a single Reform UK achievement in local government. leftfootforward.org Richard Tice was left floundering as he failed to name a single Reform UK achievement in local government during a Good Morning Britain grilling this morning. | Pressed by ITV's Susanna Reid about what the party's 128 local councillors had delivered, the Reform deputy leader dodged the question three times, instead launching attacks on other parties. | Reid asked: "If you're not just a protest party and you're not just don't vote for them, vote for us, what can you point to in local government that you have achieved." | Reform's deputy leader said: "What we point to is the failure of the existing two parties."
(2025-04-30). Evacuation of disarmed DR Congo troops begins from Goma. africa.cgtn.com The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it began facilitating the evacuation of several hundred disarmed Democratic Republic of Congo troops and police from Goma. The personnel, along with their family members, were stationed at the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission (MONUSCO) military base in Goma and will be transported to the capital, …
(2025-04-30). Amid Dutton's 'hate media' and Trump's despotism, press freedom is more vital than ever. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Alexandra Wake Despite all the political machinations and hate towards the media coming from the president of the United States, I always thought the majority of Australian politicians supported the role of the press in safeguarding democracy. And I certainly did not expect Peter Dutton — amid an election campaign, one with citizens…
(2025-04-30). Inaccurate 1News reporting on football violence breached broadcasting standards, rules BSA. asiapacificreport.nz Broadcasting Standards Authority New Zealand's Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld complaints about two 1News reports relating to violence around a football match in Amsterdam between local team Ajax and Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv. The authority found an item on "antisemitic violence" surrounding the match, and another on heightened security in Paris the following week,…
(2025-04-30). Losing And Learning Nothing. popularresistance.org How odd to look back now — now, as Washington's proxy war in Ukraine ends in ignominious defeat—and think of that cornucopia of propaganda spilling out of what I called during the early months Washington's "bubble of pretend." Take a few minutes to remember with me. | There was the "Ghost of Kyiv," an heroic MiG—29 pilot credited with downing six, count 'em, six Russian fighters in a single night, Feb. 24, 2022, two days after the Russian intervention began. The Ghost turned out to be a fantasy confected out of a popular video game. | So crude, the early Ukrainian propaganda, so rank.
(2025-04-30). Trump HHS Restores Title X Funds to 2 Anti-Abortion States Despite Court Rulings. truthout.org The Trump administration quietly restored federal family planning money to Tennessee and Oklahoma, despite court rulings that the states weren't entitled to funds because they refused to provide women information about terminating pregnancies or abortion referrals on request. The decision by the Department of Health and Human Services to restore millions of dollars for the two states came as… |
(2025-04-30). Calling Out the Canadian Attorney General's Failure to Act in the Face of Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
Scarborough constituents and allies with Scarborough/Rouge Park for Palestine and Tkaronto World BEYOND War occupied both the inside and outside of Minister Gary Anandasangaree's campaign office. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-30). When "the Future Was Now" : Prefigurative Politics and the Carnation Revolution. lefteast.org 
Note from the editors | The translation of this article by Raquel Varela and Roberta Della Santa began as a collaboration be…
(2025-04-30). Symposium: Was the Vietnam War a mistake or fatal flaw in the system? responsiblestatecraft.org 
The photographs, television images and newspaper stories
(2025-04-30). Defections Rock UAE-Backed Forces In Yemen; Trump's War Plans Falter. popularresistance.org Around 100 officers from the UAE-backed National Resistance Forces (NRF) in Yemen have defected to join Ansar Allah, delivering a major blow to U.S. and Gulf-backed efforts inside the country. The development comes amid threats of a U.S.-supported ground offensive and intensified American airstrikes against civilian targets. | On Sunday, approximately 100 officers from Yemen's United Arab Emirates-backed forces defected to Ansar Allah in the capital, Sanaa. Although the defectors' identities have not been publicly disclosed, initial reports suggest that much of the group's high command was among them.
(2025-04-30). ICE Contracts Avelo Airlines To Fly Deportees. popularresistance.org Avelo Airlines has entered into a controversial agreement with US immigration authorities to operate deportation flights, sparking protests from coast to coast. Activists, legal organizations, and local communities are mobilizing against the carrier's role in deportations. The controversy reflects a broader reckoning with the US's long and bipartisan history of immigration enforcement. Avelo Airlines started off flying gamblers in 1989 as Casino Express. Rebranded in 2005 as Xtra Airlines, it provided air transport for the Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign among other ventures. Current CEO and former United…
(2025-04-30). Nuclear Doctrine Activated: No Room for Indian Aggression. thinktank.pk In light of growing Indian belligerence and renewed threats of military incursion into Pakistan, reliable sources have confirmed that Pakistan's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for a full-spectrum response—ranging from conventional warfare to the strategic deployment of nuclear assets. A Strategy of Escalation According to reliable source within the Pakistani Govternament, the Indian …
(2025-04-30). Statement: Trump's Mass Deportation of Migrants Must be Condemned. orinocotribune.com Joint statement by Venezuela Solidarity Campaign and Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign Action Group.The Trump administration has invoked the 1798 Alien Enemies Act as a thinly veiled legal pretext to justify the mass expulsion of Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and others. Some deportees have been sent to detention facilities such as the notorious internment camp in Guantanamo Bay—many were detained without evidence, arrest warrants, or probable cause, let alone justification for imprisonment. | Trump has also taken steps to end birthright citizenship, a move that would disproportionately affect nearly 70 million…
(2025-04-30). The Jordanian Regime and the Palestinian Authority: A Continuous War on the Resistance. orinocotribune.com With every security operation carried out by the regime's apparatuses in Jordan "against terrorism," the mouthpieces of the authority resurface, finding in it their opportunity to renew their allegiance, spread lies and false allegations, and, of course, to attack the resistance and demonize its popular and armed base of support in Palestine, Lebanon, and the region. |
(2025-04-30). The Green Party Continues to Persecute Me for My Belief That Men Can't Become Women. dailysceptic.org Dr Shahrar Ali was the Green Party justice spokesman when he was removed over his gender critical views. He won an unlawful discrimination claim in 2024. But the party then ejected him! He's now taking it to court again.
(2025-04-30). Activist Mohsen Mahdawi Freed From Prison After Judge Orders His Release. truthout.org Palestinian Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi was freed from federal custody on Wednesday after a Vermont judge ordered his release, condemning the Trump administration's McCarthyist tactics in its targeted attack on advocates for Palestinian rights across the U.S. "I am saying it clear and loud to President Trump and his Cabinet: I am not afraid of you… |
(2025-04-30). UN Experts: Trump Admin's Deportations to El Salvador Violate International Law. truthout.org A group of UN human rights experts has condemned the Trump administration's disappearance of hundreds of men to El Salvador as a violation of both domestic and international law, urging both countries' governments to return the men to the U.S. In a statement, the experts say that the administration has denied due process to the over 250 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men deported to El Salvador… |
(2025-04-30). Van Hollen: El Salvador Vice President Says US Paying to Imprison Abrego Garcia. truthout.org Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) has said that El Salvador's vice president claims that the country is only holding American resident Kilmar Abrego García because it has a contractual obligation to the U.S., which is paying to keep him and others imprisoned. The senator, who spoke with Salvadoran Vice President Félix Ulloa in an on-the-record interview during a trip to El Salvador earlier… |
(2025-04-30). Video: mother of anti-genocide activist jailed before trial speaks about her own 'lawfare' arrest. skwawkbox.org 
Emma Kamio describes Starmer regime's use of Terrorism Act in 'lawfare' war on dissent to support Israel's genocide Emma Kamio, the mother of Leona Kamio, one of the Filton 18 who is still behind bars for taking action against Elbit Systems, has spoken publicly about her experience of being wrongfully arrested and detained incommunicado for …
(2025-04-30). IMF Joins the Assault on Venezuela's Economy. orinocotribune.com In its recently published "World Economic Outlook (WEO)," the Washingon, DC-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted "toxic chaos" in the Venezuelan economy. | The publication predicts "a 4% contraction in GDP as inflation returns to triple digits, and the situation will only worsen next year." It also cuts its growth outlook for Latin America, stating that the regional economy will expand by only 2% this year due to the uncertainty generated by the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. | A return to "maximum pressure"?
| The clearly biased projection prompted a public response from the vic…
(2025-04-30). Trump's Tariffs: Fake Problems, Fake Solutions. socialistproject.ca 
Trump is mad. Mad at the world. Mad at anyone who challenges him. Mad in his actions. Tariffs, a tax on goods coming into the US, are Trump's weapon of choice to "make America great again." | Tariffs are Trump's magic bullet to end fifty years of the US importing more than exporting, bring manufacturing jobs back, and serve as a cash cow to shift a greater share of the burden of running the American Empire onto other countries, friend and foe alike. The far right has been successful in many countries mobilizing popular frustrations. But it has no program that can deliver on its promises. | This has been espec…
(2025-04-30). U.S. Companies Honed Their Surveillance Tech in Israel. Now It's Coming Home. theintercept.com 
Illustration: The Intercept | In partnership with ⚪ Rita Murad, a 21-year-old Palestinian citizen of Israel and student at the Technion Israel Institute of Technology, was arrested by Israeli authorities in November 2023 after sharing three Instagram stories on the morning of October 7. The images included a picture of a bulldozer breaking through the border fence in Gaza and a quote: "Do you support decolonization as an abstract academic theory? Or as a tangible event?" She was suspended from university and faced up to five years in prison. | In recent ye…
(2025-04-30). "Trump Is Trying to Break Us" : Trump Threats to Annex Canada Help Liberal Party Win Critical Election. democracynow.org 
The Liberal Party in Canada had been massively trailing in the polls. Then it pulled off a victory that seemed impossible just two months ago, largely thanks to one man: President Donald Trump, who repeatedly threatened to make Canada the 51st state. After former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned, former central banker Mark Carney took over as Liberal leader and campaigned as someone willing to stand up to the United States, while painting the opposition Conservatives as too close to a hostile Trump administration. "If you'd asked people around Christmas if the Liberal Party had any chance of for…
(2025-04-30). DOGE Is Going Global: Elon Musk Is Inspiring Right-Wing Efforts Abroad to Gut Government Programs. democracynow.org 
Tech writer and critic Paris Marx discusses the first 100 days of the second Trump administration and the influence of billionaire Elon Musk at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, which has slashed government programs and the civil service. Marx says even after Musk gave hundreds of millions to Trump's reelection campaign, "it was hard to imagine that he would really play this outsized role in the actual governance of the country." Marx also warns that the DOGE playbook is likely to be exported to "the political right in other countries to try to do something simi…
(2025-04-30). Headlines for April 30, 2025. democracynow.org Israel Once Again Bombs Gaza "Safe Zones" as Latest Attacks Kill 39 Palestinians, Palestinian Medic Who Survived Israeli Massacre of Medical Workers Released from Israeli Jail, White House Assails Amazon Plan to Show Cost of Tariffs as Trump Rolls Back Auto Import Duties, House GOP Blocks Democrats' Measures on Elon Musk, DOGE and Trump Administration Scandals, Michigan Congressmember Files Articles of Impeachment Against Trump, Progressive Democrats Join Sen. Bernie Sanders's Reintroduction of Medicare for All Act, NIOSH Temporarily Reverses Cuts to Programs Benefiting Firefighters Includ…
(2025-04-30). "To Save and to Destroy" : Viet Thanh Nguyen on New Book Exploring Otherness, Refugees, Gaza & More. democracynow.org 
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen reflects on the first 100 days of the second Trump administration, the president's chaotic trade war, detentions and deportations of pro-Palestinian advocates and more. Nguyen has just released a new book of essays, originally delivered as lectures, that explore otherness and belonging in U.S. history. "I think otherness is a universal condition," says Nguyen. "I'm sure we all have, at one time or another, thought ourselves to be odd or alienated or not fitting in in some way. But the difference for certain people is that otherness is c…
(2025-04-30). Viet Thanh Nguyen on 50 Years After Vietnam War, Trump's "Ugly American" Politics, El Salvador & More. democracynow.org 
We mark 50 years since the end of the U.S. war on Vietnam with the acclaimed Vietnamese American writer Viet Thanh Nguyen. On April 30, 1975, North Vietnamese troops took control of the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon as video of U.S. personnel being airlifted out of the city were broadcast around the world. Some 3 million Vietnamese people were killed in the U.S. war, along with about 58,000 U.S. soldiers. Hundreds of thousands of Lao, Hmong and Cambodians also died, and the impact of the war is still being felt in Vietnam and the region. | Nguyen says while the Vietnam War was deeply divisive in the United S…
(2025-04-30). Belgium's plans to raise its military budget to 2% of GDP: a fool's errand. gilbertdoctorow.com The 24 April edition of Belgium's main French-speaking daily newspaper, Le Soir, had on its front page and on most of pages 2 and 3 an article entitled "Defense. Billions promised…but not financed." Reading through this fairly transparent account of Prime Minister Bart De Wever's ideas on how to raise the funds needed, I was …
(2025-04-30). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 30 April: (Live from St Petersburg): Can Trump Negotiate for Peace? gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 30 April: (Live from St Petersburg): Can Trump Negotiate for Peace? Today's chat started out with some observations on what ordinary Russians are saying about their quality of life now that the war in Ukraine has entered its fourth year. My comments were drawn from table talk with four friends who …
(2025-04-30). How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) maintain stability and growth in a volatile cross-border market? moguldom.com The modern solution is the strategic use of cryptocurrency payments. This addresses all financial challenges such as currency instability, slow settlements, and high transaction fees that SMEs face each time the payment takes place at an international level. SMEs need agile tools that will eliminate all the said challenges to stay competitive. Payments backed by …
(2025-04-30). 5 Alternative Financing Options To Traditional Loans. moguldom.com Traditional business loans have long been a popular option for entrepreneurs launching a business or improving cash flow. However, they often involve lengthy processes and rigid qualifications. Thankfully, a variety of alternative funding solutions now exist—offering faster, more flexible options for business owners. Here are a few to consider. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending P2P lending allows …
(2025-04-30). GTCC 2024: How Game Zone Reimagined Filipino Card Gaming with the Tongits Champions Cup. moguldom.com Tongits, a beloved card game woven into the fabric of Filipino culture, experienced a groundbreaking transformation through the GameZone Tongits Champions Cup (GTCC). Taking place from December 4 to 8, 2024, this milestone event brought together the best Tongits players from across the Philippines for an intense offline tournament. With a massive ‚DZ1,000,000 prize pool …
(2025-04-30). Excluded from Coverage, Not from Trouble: The Insurance Risk You Can't Ignore. moguldom.com When you hit the road, you expect your car insurance to offer protection in the event of an accident. It's an essential safeguard for your financial security and peace of mind. Many drivers overlook the risks that arise from exclusions in their coverage. These exclusions can leave you vulnerable to significant financial hardship if an …
(2025-04-30). Future-Proofing Your Career: 6 Smart Moves You Should Be Making Right Now. moguldom.com Careers are being reshaped faster than many people can keep up, driven by new technologies, automation, and global events that have shown no job is completely secure. You must future-proof your career if you want to stay ahead. In Kentucky, rapid advances in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and education are reshaping the workforce. Highlighting the need …
(2025-04-30). US Fuels Organized Crime in Latin America With Illegal Weapons. orinocotribune.com By Alejandra Garcia — Apr 25, 2025 | The Trump administration's designation of drug cartels as "terrorists" has opened the door to direct military intervention in Latin America. However, behind this security narrative lies an uncomfortable reality: most of the weapons that fuel organized crime violence come from the United States. | The US government, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, issued an executive order designating Mexican and regional drug cartels as "terrorists." With this, the White House and the Pentagon build the framework of justification for self-enabling drone and missile…
(2025-04-30). Palestinian prisoner Haneen Jaber, the mother of heroes and martyrs, diagnosed with cancer inside Zionist prisons. samidoun.net 
On 29 April, the family of Haneen Jaber, the imprisoned Palestinian mother of martyrs Mahmoud Jaber and Mohammed Jaber (Abu Shujaa), of Nour Shams refugee camp in Tulkarem, has been diagnosed with cancer. She is currently in a critical medical condition inside Zionist occupation prisons. Haneen Jaber was arrested on the evening of December 4, …
(2025-04-30). Stop the dissolution of Urgence Palestine: Take action now to confront France's complicity in genocide! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns in the strongest terms the announced plans of the French state to "dissolve" — that is, effectively ban — Urgence Palestine, the large national coalition and collective for Palestine that has risen to the forefront of the movement in France over the past 18 months of resistance to Zionist-imperialist …
(2025-04-30). Speechless About Gaza (Podcast Episode 71). worldbeyondwar.org 
How do we even speak about genocide and apartheid in Gaza and Palestine? Words are not enough, and are too often a substitute for action. Mohammed Abunahel and Maria Santelli join Marc Eliot Stein on the #WorldBEYONDWar podcast.
(2025-04-30). Why Protesters Are Being Sent To For-Profit ICE Prison In Rural Louisiana. popularresistance.org In recent weeks, students Mahmoud Khalil, Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk, and Alireza Doroudi were abducted by ICE and are being held in ICE detention centers in rural Louisiana. Khalil's powerful statement connects multiple realities that demonstrate how state repression is activated to support the rise of authoritarianism. | That Khalil and others are being sent to detention centers in remote towns across Louisiana is not an accident. Rising authoritarianism requires a police state, and the expansion of prisons, police, and detention centers is extremely profitable. As the current U.S. government disappears…
(2025-04-30). 3 Families Remember Fallen Israeli Soldiers Who Lived and Led With Humanity. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-30). Egypt and Iraq Reject Palestinian Displacement, Urge Gaza Recovery Plan. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-30). Islamabad Airport Temporarily Shuts Runway During Late-Night High Alert. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-30). Israel Battles Raging Blaze, Independence Day Ceremony Canceled, Communities Evacuated. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-30). SEPTA's Scott Sauer addresses $213M deficit, service cuts. whyy.org SEPTA says drastic cuts to services are coming soon without new revenue. 50 bus routes and 5 regional rail lines eliminated, fare hikes of 20% and 9 PM curfews on some lines.
(2025-04-30). 7-Year-Old Stole Mom's Car to Drive Little Sister to McDonald's. Mom Says He Wants 'Be a Truck Driver Someday'. latintimes.com
(2025-04-30). U.S. Accused of 'Kidnapping' Toddler Placed in Foster Care as Mom Was Deported to Venezuela, Dad Sent to El Salvador. latintimes.com
(2025-04-30). Ethiopian police raid Addis Standard, detain 3 managers. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). DRC journalist Émérite Amisi Musada reports being abducted, tortured over war coverage. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-30). Trump and America: One-hundred days in the waiting room of fascism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-30). Register for a Moose Hide Campaign Day event near you. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-30). New guide will help Indigenous-owned electrical utilities be successful. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-30). Amazon Won't Display Tariff Costs After Trump Whines to Bezos. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-30). Harvard Quietly Capitulates to Trump, Guts DEI Office and Affinity Events. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-30). 3 Palestinian martyred in Israeli airstrike targeting Ahmad family's home in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). One martyred and others wounded as Israeli warplanes target a home in Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). Several martyred, injured in Israeli bombing of Palestinian home in Jabalia, northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). Gaza's humanitarian crisis deteriorating 'beyond imagination': UN chief. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-04-30). CEPR Sanctions Watch April 2025. cepr.net
(2025-04-30). GDP Review: Surging Trade Deficit Causes Economy to Contract. cepr.net
(2025-04-30). Six Quick Thoughts on First Quarter GDP Report. cepr.net
(2025-04-30). Electoral Campaign Begins This Tuesday for May 25 Elections. orinocotribune.com
(2025-04-30). The Only Winners in This Trade War Will Be Trump and His Fellow Billionaires. otherwords.org
(2025-04-30). Vietnam, 30 April 1975 – 50 years ago, a historic victory, but at what price? internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-30). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-30). Philly's carbon emissions have dropped. Here's what experts say should be next. whyy.org
(2025-04-30). àÅngel Piriz Momblant: yo nací para ser médico cirujano (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La risa del doctor àÅngel Piriz Momblant, cirujano guantanamero, estalla desde el sillón de su casa, en la calle Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, de esta ciudad, antes de que pronuncie palabra quien desde este 29 de abril es, oficialmente, Héroe del Trabajo de la República de Cuba.
(2025-04-30). Vicepresidente cubano inaugura muestra de carteles en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abril (RHC) Los vicepresidentes Salvador Valdés Mesa (Cuba) y Vo Thi Anh Xuan (Vietnam), inauguraron este martes una colección de carteles creados por artistas gráficos cubanos, que retratan la resistencia del pueblo vietnamita durante las décadas de 1960 y 1970, en el Instituto para el Intercambio Cultural con Francia (Idecaf).
(2025-04-30). Felicita Díaz-Canel a primera bailarina de Cuba Viengsay Valdés. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abril (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, felicitó hoy a la primera bailarina y directora general del Ballet Nacional (BNC), Viengsay Valdés, por ser merecedora del Premio Nacional de Danza 2025, que honra su vasta trayectoria.
(2025-04-30). Washington y Kiev firman acuerdo sobre minerales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos declaró este miércoles en un comunicado que ese país y Ucrania firmaron un acuerdo sobre minerales que prevé la creación del Fondo de Inversión y Reconstrucción entre los dos países "en reconocimiento del importante apoyo financiero y material que el pueblo estadounidense ha prestado a la defensa de Ucrania".
(2025-04-30). Cancillería de Cuba rechaza declaraciones injerencistas e irrespetuosas de UE. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) La Cancillería de Cuba calificó este miércoles de "injerencista e irrespetuosa" una declaración de la Unión Europea (UE) sobre temas de soberanía nacional en los que carece de derecho y autoridad moral, denunció.
(2025-04-30). Provincia cubana de Granma realiza nuevo aporte al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. radiohc.cu Bayamo, Cuba, 30 abr (RHC) Un nuevo aporte de la oriental provincia cubana de Granma para cumplir el propósito del país de transformar la matriz energética, lo constituye la inauguración, este miércoles, del Juan Pérez Dos, segundo Parque Solar Fotovoltaico (PSF) del territorio, del programa de mil megawatts que para este año tiene la nación.
(2025-04-30). Fidel y la valía de un concepto (+Audio). radiohc.cu "Revolución es sentido del momento histórico; es cambiar todo lo que debe ser cambiado; es igualdad y libertad plenas; es ser tratado y tratar a los demás como seres humanos (…)"
(2025-04-30). Primero de Mayo en Islas Canarias: jornada combativa y de unidad (+Audio). radiohc.cu Bajo la consigna de "Paz y más salario", la clase obrera canaria reclamará reivindicaciones, si se tiene en cuenta las condiciones de bajos ingresos que reciben los trabajadores.
(2025-04-30). Vietnam conmemora por todo lo alto aniversario de reunificación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) Vietnam conmemoró hoy por todo lo alto el 50 aniversario de la Liberación del Sur y la Reunificación Nacional, con un vistoso desfile en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh en el que participaron más de 13 mil personas.
(2025-04-30). El plan Kellog es un desastre para Trump. strategic-culture.su El equipo de Kellogg contribuyó a la flagrante mala interpretación que Trump hizo de Rusia. Putin es un actor serio que dice lo que quiere decir y quiere decir lo que dice. | Alastair CROOKE | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbeno…
(2025-04-30). Alejandro Falcón: En Cuba, el jazz tiene sello propio (+ Podcast y Video). cubadebate.cu La música del pianista Alejandro Falcón es un diálogo entre el jazz y los ritmos cubanos —danzón, son, rumba—. Para alcanzar ese equilibrio, al artista no le preocupa si alguna vez le han señalado que "no suenas lo suficientemente jazz" o "lo suficientemente tradicional". Su objetivo principal es lograr una esencia auténticamente cubana. Hoy, en el Día Internacional del Jazz, conversamos con el instrumentista.
(2025-04-30). Con Filo: Apagón (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Todos supimos la noticia de un apagón no planificado en varias regiones de Europa, incluyendo casi toda España y Portugal. Esta situación que para nosotros es muy incómoda pero también bastante habitual en esa zona geográfica privilegiada por el capital llegó a ser caótica y las redes que no perdonan absolutamente nada.
(2025-04-30). Europa, un 2024 histórico. cubadebate.cu Mientras que todavía Europa está en los titulares por el reciente apagón masivo "multinacional", meteorológicamente hablando no dejó de ser noticia en 2024. En una reciente publicación del Estado del Clima en Europa del pasado año, por la OMM en conjunto con el Servicio Copernicus de Cambio Climático, quedó determinado que el 2024 ha sido el año más cálido en el viejo continente.
(2025-04-30). øConoces las enfermedades que padeces según tu uso de emojis? cubadebate.cu El uso frecuente de emoticones puede indicar tendencias maquiavélicas o narcisistas, revela un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista Current Psychology. Desde su invención en 1999, los emojis han sido parte esencial en la comunicación digital, ayudando a los remitentes a expresar sus emociones y reacciones sin la necesidad de palabras.
(2025-04-30). Informan sobre medidas especiales de cierre de la circulación vial y prohibición de estacionamiento en las avenidas y calles de La Habana. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Provincial de Seguridad Vial de la Habana informa a la población y en particular a los conductores de vehículos en la capital que con motivo del acto central por el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, el próximo 1ro de Mayo en la Plaza de la Revolución José Martí, se adoptarán medidas especiales de cierre de la circulación vial y prohibición de estacionamiento en las avenidas y calles.
(2025-04-30). Los alimentos ultraprocesados aumentan el riesgo de muerte prematura, según estudio internacional. cubadebate.cu Una investigación publicada en el American Journal of Preventive Medicine revela que el consumo elevado de alimentos ultraprocesados está directamente relacionado con un mayor riesgo de mortalidad por cualquier causa. El estudio analizó datos de 239 982 participantes entre 30 y 69 años en ocho países.
(2025-04-30). àöltima noticia: EEUU y Ucrania firman un acuerdo sobre minerales. cubadebate.cu Estados Unidos y Ucrania han firmado un acuerdo sobre minerales que se ha debatido durante meses, declaró el Departamento del Tesoro. El acuerdo prevé la creación del Fondo de Inversión y Reconstrucción entre Estados Unidos y Ucrania "en reconocimiento del importante apoyo financiero y material que el pueblo estadounidense ha prestado a la defensa de Ucrania".
(2025-04-30). Vietnam conmemora con desfile multitudinario aniversario de reunificación. cubadebate.cu Con un vistoso desfile en Ciudad Ho Chi Minh en el que participaron más de 13 mil personas, Vietnam conmemoró el 50 aniversario de la Liberación del Sur y la Reunificación Nacional. El emblema nacional de Vietnam colocado sobre el símbolo del pájaro Lac, que representa la voluntad y las aspiraciones del pueblo vietnamita, abrió la marcha.
(2025-04-30). Diplomacia Pública y de Diplomacia de cañoneras, y de la nueva "transparencia" cubadebate.cu Hablando de Diplomacia Pública y de Diplomacia de cañoneras, y de la nueva "transparencia" al presumir y promover las fotos con sus cubanos favoritos, esos quienes reciben fondos de la potencia extranjera que nos agrede y piden, públicamente y por encargo, cinco minutos después de la reunión con "la embajada" … más y nuevas medidas para matar de hambre al pueblo que los vio nacer, junto a una intervención y bloqueo naval contra Cuba.
(2025-04-30). Servicios Médicos Cubanos presentará renovada oferta en Feria de Turismo. radiohc.cu La Habana,30 abr (RHC) La Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos (SMC) participará desde hoy hasta el 3 de mayo en la Feria Internacional de Turismo para presentar su renovada oferta de turismo de salud para quienes buscan calidad de vida en entornos naturales y seguros en Cuba.
(2025-04-30). Presidente cubano saluda Victoria vietnamita. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abril (RHC) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió un mensaje a través de su cuenta en X al pueblo y gobierno de Vietnam por el 50 aniversario de la victoria del Sur.
(2025-04-30). Canciller de Cuba felicita designación de su par en Somalia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez felicitó este miércoles al nuevo titular de Asuntos Exteriores y Cooperación Internacional de Somalia, Abdisalam Dhaay, y expresó la voluntad de Cuba de fortalecer los vínculos bilaterales.
(2025-04-30). Trabajadores y Dirección de la Empresa cienfueguera GydeMa comprometidos con la Patria, por este 1ro de Mayo (Fotos y audio). radiohc.cu Con mucha alegría dialogo con Joel Portell del Sol, Director General de la Empresa Productora y Comercializadora de Glucosas, Almidón y Derivados del Maíz (GydeMa) popularmente conocida por Glucosa, única de su tipo en el Caribe, enclava en la Zona Industria de Cienfuegos, en el centro y sur del país.
(2025-04-30). Reto visual: øPuedes encontrar las tres diferencias entre las imágenes de cupido en tan solo 12 segundos? cubadebate.cu La ilustración exhibe dos imágenes prácticamente gemelas, una al lado de la otra, donde Cupido desata su saeta. A pesar de la similitud, tres diferencias discretas aguardan descubrimiento. øSerás capaz de localizarlas en tan solo 12 segundos? Examina con minuciosidad para identificar las sutilezas. El cronómetro se activa ahora.
(2025-04-30). Trump celebra 100 días en el cargo mientras los índices de aprobación caen en picado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha celebrado los primeros 100 días de su segunda Administración atacando a los jueces que, según él, se interponen en su camino. Durante un discurso de 90 minutos pronunciado en el condado de Macomb, en Michigan, el mandatario de 78 años se centró en gran medida en la inmigración.
(2025-04-30). Visita Díaz Canel municipios avileños de Florencia y Majagua. radiohc.cu Ciego de àÅvila, 30 abr (RHC) Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, encabeza hoy una visita de trabajo a los municipios de Majagua y de Florencia, en la provincia Ciego de àÅvila, por varios objetivos económicos y sociales.
(2025-04-30). Desfiles con alegría y el espíritu patriótico de los cubanos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) La amplia participación de los trabajadores a lo largo y ancho del país, en los desfiles por el Primero de Mayo, avizora una gran concurrencia en el Día del Proletariado Mundial.
(2025-04-30). Asombroso: Recubrimiento dental puede reemplazar el cepillado de dientes. cubadebate.cu Según una reciente publicación de la revista Biomaterials Science, un grupo de científicos logró crear un innovador recubrimiento dental capaz de reemplazar por completo el cepillado de dientes. El recubrimiento detiene el crecimiento de la bacteria 'Streptococcus', culpable de ocasionar la caries, el principal trastorno bucodental.
(2025-04-30). Recorre Díaz-Canel municipios avileños de Florencia y Majagua. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, encabeza una visita de trabajo a los municipios de Majagua y de Florencia, en la provincia Ciego de àÅvila, por varios objetivos económicos y sociales. Acompaña al mandatario, Roberto Morales Ojeda.
(2025-04-30). Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 530 MW para el pico nocturno de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu En el día de ayer se afectó el servicio las 24 horas y se mantuvo afectado durante toda la madrugada de hoy. La máxima afectación en el día de ayer fue de 1639 MW a las 20: 50 horas, no coincidente con la hora de máxima demanda. La producción de energía de los ocho nuevos parques solares fotovoltaicos fue de 1036 MWh.
(2025-04-30). Primer ministro instó a recuperar el Turismo en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) El primer ministro cubano Manuel Marrero Cruz llamó este miércoles a recuperar y desarrollar el turismo para reimpulsar la economía de Cuba y mejorar la calidad de vida de la población.
(2025-04-30). FitCuba 2025: Más acuerdos turísticos entre China y Cuba (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) Cuba y China rubricaron este miércoles, en La Habana, un memorando de entendimiento para la colaboración y dos cartas de intención durante el Foro de Negocios asociado a la actividades de la cuadragésimo tercera Feria Internacional de Turismo (FitCuba 2025).
(2025-04-30). Alto dirigente partidista cubano recibe a secretaria ejecutiva del Foro de Sao Paulo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 abr (RHC) La secretaria ejecutiva del Foro de Sao Paulo, Mónica Valente fue recibida este miércoles aquí, por el integrante del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda.
(2025-04-30). Abre sus puertas en La Habana FITCuba 2025. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia del primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz, quedó inaugurada este miércoles en La Habana la XLIII edición de la Feria Internacional de Turismo, FITCuba 2025. Del 30 de abril al 3 de mayo, el histórico Parque Militar Morro-Cabaña en la capital se viste de gala para recibir la mayor celebración turística del país.