(2026-04-10). Islamabad on high alert as Pakistan hosts crucial US-Iran talks amid Middle East ceasefire. ptcnews.tv US-Iran talks in Islamabad: Amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, global attention has shifted to Islamabad, which is set to host high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran starting April 11.The Pakistani capital has been placed under an unprecedented security lockdown ahead of the talks. Key areas, particularly the heavily guarded Red Zone, have been sealed off with strict movement restrictions. The zone, which houses Parliament, diplomatic missions, major government offices and luxury hotels is now accessible only to authorised personnel.Security forces have intensified patrols across t…
(2010-04-26). Fact check: Viral video does not show Pakistani jets escorting Iranian delegation for Islamabad talks; it's old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple users, including PML-N supporters, were sharing a video across social media platforms since Thursday, claiming it shows Pakistani fighter jets escorting an Iranian delegation to Islamabad for talks. However, the video is old and shows Pakistani jets greeting the plane of Saudi Arabia's crown prince during his visit on February 17, 2019. | Backchannel diplomatic efforts by Pakistan paid off, as the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Wednesday, after weeks of escalating hostilities triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, which quickly spiralled into a wider regional c…
(2026-04-10). 'No offensive role' for Australia as clock ticks towards first US-Iran talks since war. scmp.com US Vice-President J.D. Vance will travel to Islamabad for the first round of talks on Saturday morning local time with Iran to end the war in the Middle East, according to the White House. | The US Secret Service has already arrived in the Pakistani capital to make security arrangements ahead of his visit, which marks the most significant face-to-face, high-level US—Iran contact since 1979.
(2026-04-10). Israel plans talks with Lebanon as violence imperils Iran ceasefire. scmp.com In a potential boost to Middle East ceasefire efforts, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he authorised direct negotiations with Lebanon "as soon as possible" aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbours. | Israel and Lebanon have technically been at war since Israel was established in 1948, and Netanyahu later stressed that there was no ceasefire between them. In a video statement, he said Israel will keep…
(2026-04-10). 'High risk': US VP Vance tasked by Trump to lead Iran talks. geo.tv 
US Vice President JD Vance looks on before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, after the White House announced he would be leading the US delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, on April 8, 2026….
(2026-04-10). US-Iran ceasefire shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed. newarab.com 
A fragile two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran showed further strain on Friday, a day before they are to negotiate in Pakistan, as Washington accused Tehran of breaching promises on the There was no sign Iran was lifting its near-total blockade of the strait, which has caused the worst-ever disruption to global energy supplies. Tehran cited Israel's ong…
(2026-04-10). Report: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan ahead of talks with U.S. special envoys. haaretz.com
(2026-04-10). On Iran's Ten-Point Proposal for Peace. counterpunch.org 
The United States has agreed with Iran to cease hostilities for two weeks. The illegal US and Israeli imposed war has not ended but has a break, although not in Lebanon which was supposed to be part of the deal. Just before the ceasefire was announced, the Iranian authorities released a ten-point peace plan that promises far
(2026-04-10). When Flotillas Fight for Life, Not Empire. counterpunch.org 
Flotillas have historically been fleets of military vessels—tools of empire designed for swift offensive or defensive operations at sea. The images they evoke are ones of imperial power and looming violence. Just look at the massive US naval buildup that surrounded Iran as part of the recent US attacks. But peace activists have also developed
(2026-04-10). Cleveland: 'No war on Iran! workers.org 
No Kings protest, Cleveland, March 28, 2026. Antiwar activists gathered in Cleveland's Market Square Park on April 4 to say "No war on Iran!" Rally speakers represented Cleveland Peace Action, Clevelanders United Against War, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, InterReligious Task Force on Central America and Colombia and Workers World . . . |
(2026-04-10). Music Fundraiser to Benefit Palestinian Families in Gaza and Madison, April 17, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
UW-Madison chapters of YDSA and Students for Justice in Palestine invite you to a music benefit via @thursdayonward. All money from ticket and kuffiyeh sales will go directly to humanitarian aid for those who need it most. Come out to hear some incredible bands against apartheid and genocide. For details see this instagram post where you …
(2026-04-10). Haiti: Solidarity in a World at War. counterpunch.org 
As the world reels from the devastating U.S.-Israel war on Iran and Lebanon, and as the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide continues in Gaza and the West Bank, the Trump Administration's plan to assert its dominance over the Americas is also moving forward at an unprecedented pace. Having kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and
(2026-04-10). Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to 'lies'. geo.tv 
US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 9, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-10). Malcolm X, Noam Chomsky, Sexual Predator Associations and Legacy Twists. counterpunch.org 
Malcolm X was far more deeply involved with a sexual predator—his superior, Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI)—than Noam Chomsky was involved with Jeffrey Epstein. However, Malcolm X's association with Muhammad has had virtually no effect on Malcolm's legacy, which has skyrocketed among the general public since his death.
(2026-04-10). Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela. aljazeera.com Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela's capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
(2026-04-10). Trump, Hegseth and the Language of War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
He's out of ideas, a mind running on empty. Increasingly, he is also short of reason, zapped by geopolitical addling and meddling. Now that US President Donald J. Trump has reached an uneasy understanding with Teheran that a two-week ceasefire should apply to the warring parties (Israel, as usual, has its own elastic interpretation as it continues attacking Lebanon),
(2026-04-10). Roaming Charges: Mad Mouth, Bad Man; Mad Man, Bad Mouth. counterpunch.org 
+ If, in fact, the war is over (don't count on it), then Iran wins by surviving two massive bombing campaigns by the US and Israel (both nuclear-armed states) in the last year. Iran wins even bigger by keeping the Islamic Republic in power under the control of a younger, more militant leadership with the Republican Guard largely intact. Iran's victory grows larger when you consider that it keeps its nuclear research program and uranium stockpile. The victory becomes almost total when you factor in its ongoing control over the Strait of Hormuz and the fact that Trump was ready to call it quits in less than two mon…
(2026-04-10). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-10). Iran's drones, the Strait of Hormuz and the new world order. workers.org 
On April 8, the people of Iran celebrated. And as Iran's government announced, their military will keep its finger on the trigger. This implies not a moment of trust of U.S. imperialism, which violates every agreement it makes. Iranians celebrate ceasefire in Tehran, April 8, 2026. A ceasefire based on . . . |
(2026-04-10). International support grows for Iran. workers.org 
The U.S. and Israeli aggressor regimes seem to believe their attack on Iran will isolate the Islamic Republic. On the contrary, the determination of the Iranians to fight back has won support throughout the West Asia region and throughout the world. Russia and China are two of the more powerful . . . |
(2026-04-10). USA's most important nuclear attack bomber jets lose stealth shield amid Iran war? Big claim by… hindustantimes.com China's Jingan Technology claims its AI-driven "Jingqi" platform tracked U.S. B-2 Spirit aircraft during strikes on Iran, intercepting radio signals despite strict stealth protocols. The firm says it reconstructed flight paths and timelines during Operation Epic Fury, though detection occurred mainly during the return phase. The claim, supported by unverified "audio proof," has sparked debate over whether stealth airpower is becoming more visible through signal intelligence and AI data fusion. Analysts caution it reflects evolving intelligence methods, not a proven failure of U.S. air dominance or stealth technol…
(2026-04-10). Experts dispute the 150-person Habima Square protest cap. haaretz.com A former Home Front Command officer estimated that about 5,000 people could reach the lower levels of the garage within 10 minutes — the typical early warning time for incoming threats. 'The 150-person limit is a joke,' a former city engineer said…
(2026-04-10). Israel continues to bomb Lebanon, as US media demands renewed onslaught against Iran. wsws.org Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in the town of al-Abbassieh in southern Lebanon on Thursday, as the bombardment of the country entered its second day since the proclamation of a US-Iran ceasefire.
(2026-04-10). Counting down the minutes to the next Iran war, Netanyahu turns his attention to disarming democracy. haaretz.com The government's efforts to undermine and destroy everything it can and to turn Israel into an authoritarian state bordering on a dictatorship, have not ceased for a single moment ‚ñ The High Court of Justice's decision to allow Ben-Gvir to remain in his position will have a domino effect…
(2026-04-10). Detroit autoworkers denounce US-Israeli war on Iran: "This is for Big Oil" wsws.org Reporters from the World Socialist Web Site spoke to workers as they passed through the factory gates, shortly after reports emerged that the US government is moving toward automatic registration for a potential military draft.
(2026-04-10). After US-Israeli war on Iran: Can the Gulf still trust Washington? juancole.com
(2026-04-10). After Iran: Is This the Unraveling of the US-Israeli Order? counterpunch.org 
The knives are out—and this time, they are not aimed at Tehran, but at Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. Even the ever morally flexible Chris Christie moved quickly. The former New Jersey governor and longtime Republican insider, speaking on CNN, did not merely criticize Trump; he used the moment to indict establishment Republicans for enabling
(2026-04-10). When Will the Trump Nightmare End? Have Too Many Thresholds Already Been Crossed? counterpunch.org 
Donald Trump continues to undermine the U.S. Constitution, reject democratic culture, violate international law, strain relationships with allies, and threaten adversaries with bombing them back to the Stone Age. The obvious question is: When will this end? Even as immediate issues are being raised about the reasons behind the U.S.—Israeli war against Iran and the exact nature of the ceasefire, we should keep asking: When will Trump's nightmarish influence stop?
(2026-04-10). Redefinition of the Persian Gulf Geopolitics from Iran's Perspective. unitedworldint.com From Integration of Threat to Differentiation of Strategies By Mohammad Reza Moradi, General Director of Mehr News Agency's Foreign Languages and International News Department, from Tehran / Iran With the beginning of the US and Israeli attack on Iran, we are also witnessing changes in Iran's view toward the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf …
(2026-04-10). Rewriting the aims: next battle is for control over the narrative. haaretz.com While the Israeli prime minister retrospectively rewrites the goals of his and Trump's war against Iran, it's worth noting what things actually looked like on the war maps ‚ñ The northern front is a trap of a different kind ‚ñ Meanwhile, the impact of a war waged afar on the home front has been completely normalized…
(2026-04-10). Fisherman catches Chinese drone; Iran war's lessons for China: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch — a Chinese underwater drone | A Chinese underwater drone was caught by an Indonesian fisherman near a key waterway leading to Australia, local media reported.
(2026-04-10). Kuwait condemns drone attacks, Iran denies involvement. newarab.com 
Kuwait condemned what it described as drone attacks by Iran and its proxies targeting vital facilities in the country on Thursday evening, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said in a statement. | Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait's state news agency reported a National Guard site was targeted by drones, causing significant material damage but no injuries. |
(2026-04-10). Wednesday 4/8: Emergency Rally Palo Alto: Stop Bombing Iran. indybay.org Where: In front of Tesla Showroom 4180 El Camino Real in Palo Alto…
(2026-04-10). Saudi Arabia says Iran attacks have affected oil production. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday that the attacks carried out in recent weeks by Iran against the kingdom's energy infrastructure killed one person and impacted its oil production capacity. | The attacks have targeted "infrastructure for oil and gas production, transport and refining, as well as petrochemical plants and power facilities in Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the industrial city of Yanbu," an energy ministry official told the SPA news agency. | The official said the attacks killed one person – a Saudi national – and injured seven others, and "disrupted several production operations at key facilities".
(2026-04-10). The Age of the Gilded Apple. counterpunch.org 
Half a century is plenty of time for an Apple to stay fresh, or to rot. The New York Times's Kalley Huang ("For Employee No. 8, Many Changes in Apple's 50-Year History," April 2) traces the evolution of Apple Inc. from a "scrappy start-up that assembled computers by hand" — and whose organic name was
(2026-04-10). The Architecture of Exclusion: The Global Offensive Against the Right to Migrate. counterpunch.org 
From the raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at U.S. airports to the approval of the controversial Return Regulation in the European Union, the world is witnessing an 'ICE-ization' of migration policies. This 'ICE-ization' is characterized by the externalization of borders, prolonged detention, and the criminalization of undocumented individuals, which is generating an
(2026-04-10). Thailand: Security Agency Implicated in Attack on Muslim Lawmaker. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and human rights lawyer, Thailand, December 2025. | © 2025 Private | (Bangkok) — Thai authorities should urgently, thoroughly, and impartially investigate the assassination attempt on Kamonsak Leewamoh, a Muslim member of parliament and prominent human rights lawyer, Human Rights Watch said today. On March 20, 2026, at about 1 a.m., gunmen in a pickup truck opened fire with M-16 assault rifles at Kamonsak's minivan as he was arriving at his house in Narathiwat province's Bacho district. Kamonsak was not hit, but his assistant a…
(2026-04-10). saved me. It gave me a community — and my. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A Russian-Israeli who had a complex childhood and found a safe space — and love — through online gaming, and two violinists who are partners on stage, and in life…
(2026-04-10). The 'Leading UK Scientists' Letter Urging Abandonment of North Sea is Ideology Masquerading as Science. wattsupwiththat.com From Tilak's Substack Tilak Doshi The Financial Times reported on Good Friday that "more than 65 leading UK scientists" had signed an open letter, published as a Google Doc, urging the Government to abandon…
(2026-04-10). King Charles Explains to Aussie Flood Victims They Should have Done More about Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com As Australia wakes up to the Iran War reality we still need fossil fuel, King Charles chooses now to push his climate obsession.
(2026-04-10). Energy prices may take 'months' to normalise, despite ceasefire: Analysts. aljazeera.com There needs to be a predictable and stable flow of cargo through the strait before markets can stabilise, experts say.
(2026-04-10). Energy as War: From Oil Fields to Cobalt Mines. counterpunch.org 
(2026-04-10). Georgia: Deported Azerbaijani Journalist at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Sadigov detained in Tbilisi, Georgia, 2024. | © 2024 RFE/RL | (Berlin, April 10, 2026) — Georgian authorities forcibly returned an exiled Azerbaijani journalist, Afgan Sadigov, to Azerbaijan, exposing him to a credible risk of politically motivated prosecution and ill-treatment, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities deported him without a meaningful assessment of these risks in proceedings that raise serious due process concerns. Their actions call into question the good faith of both governments with respect to their obligations under th…
(2026-04-10). Harriet Tumbled: Now I Know Why Brits Love and Fear for Their NHS. counterpunch.org 
The fall The Twineham Ward of Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, Sussex, U.K., consists of six bays of patients to the left, multiple offices to the right and a long corridor in between. But to call it a corridor isn't quite right; it's more like a spine because it's the nerve center where senior nurses
(2026-04-10). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-10). Wednesday 4/8: Stop War on IRAN. End the war for good. National Day of Action. indybay.org Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-10). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). Private Equity Gets the Green Light to Raid Workers' Retirement Accounts. counterpunch.org 
For more than a decade, private equity has been on a quest to gain access to the nearly $14 trillion of hard-earned money in workers' defined contribution retirement accounts, two-thirds in 401(k) plans. On March 30, the Trump administration handed private equity, private credit, crypto, and the full array of alternative investments the keys to
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Open stage illuminates 'technical glimmers'. ecns.cn Hexagon, a Swedish provider of measurement and information technology specializing in digital solutions, made its debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2019. Deeply impressed by the vast potential and openness of the Chinese market, the company decided to establish its China R&D headquarters.
(2026-04-10). Jacobin and the DSA sow complacency to demobilize opposition to war against Iran. wsws.org The house organ of the Democratic Socialists of America seeks to conceal the depth of the political crisis precipitated by the war and Trump's threats of genocide against Iran.
(2026-04-10). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Startups break new ground at CIIE. ecns.cn In 2023, the "Moonwalkers" smart-powered shoes saw strong success in overseas markets following their launch, but had yet to enter China. It wasn't until their debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2024 that the shoes-often dubbed the "Wind Fire Wheels"-began to gain widespread recognition in the Chinese market.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-10). Reporters: Cover the Integrity of the Next Election, not the Horse Race. juancole.com By A few weeks before the 2020 presidential election, I wrote "
(2026-04-10). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-10). A Message from a Cuban Grandmother. radiohc.cu The United States government has said that "not much more pressure can be exerted except by entering and destroying the place." | That "place" is me. I am the Cuban grandmother who gets up every day with a tired body and a strong spirit. | I am the one who raises children, the one who teaches, the one who cares, the one who resists, the one who fights. I am the one who does not surrender. Don't talk to me about destruction. | Because I come from Mariana, who gave her sons to the war and shouted: "Kneel before your mother, not before the enemy!" | I come from Carlota, who broke chains in Matanzas and was murdered…
(2026-04-10). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-10). Who's Counting? Gas Prices, the Stock Market, and Dead Children. counterpunch.org 
Collapsing in panic over the price of gas is a characteristically incoherent American tradition. The highly paid press, political officials, and the same people who ignore as a matter of routine the rising costs of housing, health care, and higher education treat a 25-cent-per-gallon jump in fuel as tantamount to the apocalypse. Meanwhile, something similar to the apocalypse actually threatens livable ecology on Earth (the universe's only habitable planet for those keeping count), largely due to the extraction of fossil fuels, but biodiversity in a boiling world is hardly relevant. Or, at least, that is what one…
(2026-04-10). BNP government in Bangladesh imposes economic impact of Iran war on working people. wsws.org Amid sky-rocketing energy prices, the recently elected right-wing Bangladesh Nationalist Party has rapidly jettisoned its election promises to improve living standards and ensure basic democratic rights.
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-10). To Prevent the Extinction of Canada Lynx, the Forest Service Must Stop Clearcutting Lynx Habitat. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed Canada lynx as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act in 1999. Federal designation of "Lynx Critical Habitat" was intended to not only recover lynx but also recover the ecosystems upon which lynx depend for survival. Canada lynx are comparable to the bobcat in size and particularly distinguished by
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). From connectivity to heartfelt bonds, China-ASEAN stories rise from everyday life. ecns.cn From the rapid expansion of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor to the growing momentum of the China—Thailand Railway; from the 350 km/h Jakarta—Bandung High-Speed Railway to the steady progress of Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link, China and ASEAN are breaking down geographic barriers through stronger connectivity and deepening ties between their peoples. | Each transport corridor and border crossing tells vivid, down-to-earth stories of cross-border lives. Through youthful exchanges and genuine connection, the friendship between China and ASEAN continues to flourish across mountains and seas…
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-10). Has the Position of College Graduates Worsened? peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2026-04-10). America's $2.5 Trillion National Security Budget for FY 2027. counterpunch.org 
The table below displays the total US National Security budget. The amounts shown are not restricted to what constitutes Pentagon spending or the larger "National Defense" (050) budget function. Also included in the broader National Security category are the Veterans Administration (the human costs of wars), the State Department (diplomacy, arms sales, etc.) and Homeland
(2026-04-10). Pentagon plays down rift with Vatican despite Pope Leo's criticism. scmp.com The Pentagon and the Vatican denied allegations of a rift following Pope Leo's criticism of the Trump administration and a news report of a contentious meeting between a papal envoy and a top US defence official. | In separate statements, the two sides both professed an eagerness to get along, saying the meeting that occurred in January was frank but polite. The Defence Department issued a statement that said "we have nothing but the highest regard and welcome continued dialogue with the Holy…
(2026-04-10). New York City Mayor Mamdani reneges on promise of free bus service. wsws.org The DSA's Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor of America's largest city have been marked by continuous capitulation before Wall Street and the capitalist state.
(2026-04-10). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-10). If Kushner Was Smart, He'd Invest in Rope: Israel's Lynching Law for Palestinians Law. counterpunch.org 
That there exist dozens of laws designed to protect and to benefit Israeli Jews to the exclusion of all other non-Jewish citizens is beyond debate; indeed it's very much settled by the literal verse of its numerous supremacist statutes and regulations. To find tens of thousands of Palestinian political prisoners disappeared through a military "justice" system that detains them indefinitely … with children, the elderly and those in between sitting uncharged, unprosecuted, unconvicted, unsentenced, and battered and bruised, has long been the norm blinked by the Israeli civil society and its courts. Yet, with the…
(2026-04-10). SF Democrat Scott Bill SB 1065 Threatens Lives & Health & Safety. indybay.org San Francisco Democratic State Senator Scott Wiener who is running for Nancy Pelosi's seat in Congress has introduced a bill that that threatens the health and safety of apprentices. He also supported Newsom's budget bill that cut $16 million from Cal-OSHA. There are less than 200 Cal-Osha inspectors for 18 million workers.
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-10). How to Stop a Data Center. counterpunch.org 
"Why do you think you can stop a $1.2billion University of Michigan and Los Alamos project?" was the first Instagram message we received at the launch of the Stop the Data Center campaign in Ypsilanti, Michigan. For us, the question was not "why?" but "how?" Our campaign is built against an exceptional and horrifying facility
(2026-04-10). Medical neglect and preventable deaths spread across ICE detention centers. wsws.org From North Lake in Michigan to Camp East Montana in Texas, repeated deaths, ignored grievances and documented abuses expose medical neglect as an institutionalized feature of ICE detention.
(2026-04-10). Can a 'community with a shared future' prevail over zero-sum rivalry? scmp.com With the coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump back on schedule for May, the two leaders present two starkly different paths for the world: one defined by a "community with a shared future" and the other driven by unpredictable impulses of rivalry and division. | While Trump postponed the April summit to engage Xi without the distractions of the war he launched on Iran, a swift resolution before their meeting does not seem likely — despite the newly…
(2026-04-10). Australian university chiefs back Labor's corporate agenda while pleading for funding relief. wsws.org Universities Australia vows to work even more closely with the Albanese government as it enforces its Universities Accord regime.
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-10). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-10). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-10). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-10). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-10). UAW issues statement of phony support for Mexican tire workers shot on picket line. wsws.org The UAW's "support" for Mexican tire workers promotes appeals to Trump's Labor Department and the Mexican government and ruling class while pitting US autoworkers against their Mexican class brothers.
(2026-04-10). Turkish municipal workers support Will Lehman's UAW presidential campaign. wsws.org The WSWS has received messages of support for Lehman's campaign from workers at the Kadƒ±kà∂y, Maltepe, and ≈ûi≈üli municipalities in Istanbul.
(2026-04-10). China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown. ecns.cn China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-10). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-10). Friday 4/10: Protest at the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF…
(2026-04-10). Ethiopia army base used to support Sudan paramilitary: report. newarab.com 
An Ethiopian military base close to the Sudanese border is lending support to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, according to a report by a research unit at Yale University released Wednesday. | The Yale School of Public Health's Humanitarian Research Lab (HRL) said analysis of satellite imagery and open-source data shows activity "consistent with military assistance to the RSF" at an Ethiopian base in Asosa, in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, between late December 2025 and late March 2026. | The paramilitary group, which has been at war with Sudan's army since April 2023, was accused last month by the Sudanese…
(2026-04-10). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-10). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-10). Russian police raid independent news site 'Novaya Gazeta'. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Russian independent news website, Novaya Gazeta, revealed that the Russian police had raided Moscow offices, AFP reported on ThursdayNovaya Gazeta detailed on Thursday that masked security service agents were searching its Moscow office as part of an unspecified probe.The reason for the operation was unclarified, and the newspaper's lawyers were not being allowed into the building, the Russian news site said in a statement on Telegram.On the other hand, state news agency RIA quoted law enforcement officials as saying that the probe conducted inside the office was linked to an investigation into the ill…
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE: Empowering health care for more people. ecns.cn From its debut at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) to becoming a regular participant, the CIIE has meant far more to Novartis than simply a product showcase.
(2026-04-10). Milwaukee, April 12, 2026: Rally For Justice! Free Salah Sarsour! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-10). All with Cuba: Against the threat of imperialist aggression and for the right to life. radiohc.cu From the International Committee for Peace, Justice, and Dignity for the Peoples, we call upon men and women of goodwill to join the actions that will take place around the world from April 19th onward, in the Centennial Year of Fidel Castro and the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs (Playa Giron) invasion, the first defeat of imperialism in Latin America.
(2026-04-10). German reactions to the "ceasefire" in the Iran war: Berlin sticks to its war aims. wsws.org The German government and ruling class have officially welcomed the "ceasefire" in the Iran war. But behind the diplomatic phrases lies no departure from previous war policies.—on the contrary, their continuation by other means.
(2026-04-10). Arson fire destroys major warehouse in Ontario, California. albawaba.com ALBAWABA-A massive six-alarm fire destroyed a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse operated by Kimberly-Clark in Ontario, California, authorities said, in what investigators are treating as a case of suspected arson.The facility, run by NFI Industries, stored large volumes of consumer paper products, including Kleenex tissues, Scott and Cottonelle toilet paper, and other hygiene goods. Officials said the warehouse played a key role in supplying tissue products to tens of millions of people across the western United States.The fire broke out around 12: 30 a.m. and spread rapidly through highly flammable inventory, pro…
(2026-04-10). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-10). 2 missing workers in Grays Ferry parking garage collapse 'presumed dead.' Philly residents call it a tragedy. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rescue and recovery efforts continued Thursday to locate two people missing after Mayor Cherelle Parker said Thursday night that the missing are still unaccounted for and are presumed dead. | Part of the concrete str…
(2026-04-10). Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds, Damage Vital Bridge. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A picture taken on April 9, 2026 shows the aftermath of the previous day's Israeli airstrike that struck Qasmieh bridge, located on a main highway linking villages in the Tyre district of Lebanon with others farther north. | © 2026 Kawnat HAJU / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — More than 100 Israeli strikes across Lebanon on April 8, 2026, including in densely populated neighborhoods in Beirut, killed over 300 people and damaged the last main bridge linking southern Lebanon with the rest of the country, Human Rights Watch said today. Israeli strikes making bridge crossings…
(2026-04-10). Six Non Negotiable Terms From International Scholars and Former Officials From 30 Countries to End the U.S. War on Iran Amid Trump's Threat of War Crimes. counterpunch.org The conscience of humanity resists "everything for us, nothing for others," the creed of the predatory empire erected on the corpses of nations. The shameless rapacity and insolence have reached their zenith, and Trump's threats illustrate the depraved spirit of a decaying civilisation. We must not be passive witnesses, but active architects of a new
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/18: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2026-04-10). Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 9 ⚪ Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced an Orthodox Easter ceasefire with Ukraine, the Kremlin said Thursday.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-10). Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China. ecns.cn Sri Lanka has repatriated 125 telecom fraud suspects to China after joint operations targeting cross-border scams, authorities said.
(2026-04-10). Trump's selective service filing prepares for activation of US military draft. wsws.org A Trump administration filing reveals preparations to activate a military draft for men aged 18 to 26 as Washington readies wider imperialist war.
(2026-04-10). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-10). Idaho constructs remote-controlled firing squad chamber: A method of state killing with a merciless history. wsws.org In the gruesome landscape of state-sanctioned murder in the US, the construction of a remote-controlled firing squad chamber in Idaho stands out for its calculated, savagery.
(2026-04-10). Sources: Shin Bet chief does not view Jewish attacks on Palestinians as terror. haaretz.com According to security officials, David Zini has deprioritized the Shin Bet division responsible for tackling right-wing extremism – and even refers to such as incidents as 'cases of friction' between Israeli settlers and Palestinians…
(2026-04-10). Netanyahu seeks Lebanon talks under fire, as strikes continue despite ceasefire push. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has ordered the immediate opening of direct negotiations with Lebanon, focusing on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the normalization of relations, even as Israeli airstrikes continued across the country.Netanyahu said the proposed talks should begin as soon as possible and welcomed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's recent call for disarming non-state armed groups in Beirut, describing it as a constructive step.The announcement came hours after US President Donald Trump urged Israel to scale back its military campaign to preserve momentum behind the…
(2026-04-10). Firefighters hold more strikes across New Zealand. wsws.org While the government insists that 2,000 Fire and Emergency NZ workers must take a pay cut, the opposition Labour Party, with the support of the union leaders, is seeking to divert workers' anger behind its election campaign.
(2026-04-10). Far-right Alberta premier announces anti-immigrant referendum. wsws.org Evoking the fascist anti-immigrant demagogy of the Trump administration, far-right Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called a provincial referendum for next fall with the aim of whipping up animosity to immigrants and providing "popular" sanction for stripping them of rights.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-10). SEPTA wants money for new buses, trains and station upgrades in 2027 budget proposal. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? SEPTA is proposing a $2.7 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 to begin purchasing roughly 250 new hybrid buses, add taller turnstiles at subway stations and invest in its aging infrastructure, among other things. | Service cuts not on the table: | SEPTA is requesting a one-time transfer of capital funds to its operating budget following an emergency approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will keep full service levels going through…
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-10). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-10). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-10). YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Popular video-sharing platform YouTube recently sparked backlash after rolling out unskippable 90-second ads for TV users, making it impossible to enjoy content properly. According to Adwave, 150 million Americans watch YouTube on TV monthly, as more people ditch cable for greater convenience and fewer ads. However, Google's video platform has begun rolling out 90-second unskippable ads, leaving non-premium subscribers "speechless," according to a post on Reddit.YouTube sparks backlash after introducing 90-second unskippable ads on TV: YouTube has begun rolling out 90 second unskippable ads to t…
(2026-04-10). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-10). China issues measures to prevent dengue fever import amid global surge. ecns.cn China's customs authority issued new measures on Thursday to prevent the import of dengue fever, requiring health declarations and stricter quarantine checks for travelers and goods from outbreak areas.
(2026-04-10). Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit China from April 14 to 17. ecns.cn At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.
(2026-04-10). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-10). CIIE Stories | Frontline guardians of the CIIE at customs. ecns.cn The "CIIE Commitment" Youth Vanguard Team of the Shanghai Exhibition and Convention Center Customs House serves as a key support force for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and a calling card of the CIIE spirit. Established in 2018, the team's work behind the six-day event reflects more than half a year of preparation and dedication by customs officers.
(2026-04-10). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-10). It's Time to Slash US Military Spending by Half. counterpunch.org 
Imagine in Iran that instead of spending their wealth — billions of dollars supporting terrorists or weapons, [they] had spent that money helping the people of Iran. You'd have a much different country. —Secretary of State Marco Rubio It's not possible for us to take care of daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things. .
(2026-04-10). Italy's Deadly Complicity: Meloni Backs Israel's Expansionist Wars While Italian Troops Are Humiliated in Lebanon. counterpunch.org 
On April 8, 2026, as Israel dropped over 160 bombs on Beirut in just 10 minutes — turning entire neighborhoods into rubble and killing dozens more civilians — Israeli forces simultaneously fired warning shots at a clearly marked Italian UNIFIL convoy in southern Lebanon, damaging a vehicle. Nobody was killed in the attack on the
(2026-04-10). Palestinian journalist describes losing prosthetic eye in Israeli prison. aljazeera.com Palestinian journalist Muath Amarne said his prosthetic eye fell out after an infection while in Israeli detention.
(2026-04-10). Myanmar's coup leader Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as president. aljazeera.com Min Aung Hlaing seeks to 'enhance' international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.
(2026-04-10). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-In, Analysis of the IHRA Bill Implications How We Keep Fighting for Palestine! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-10). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-10). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Frequently Asked Questions: IHL and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Iran: You cannot Destroy a Civilization. juancole.com
(2026-04-10). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano ratifica vínculos con Rusia en encuentro con vicecanciller Ryabkov. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo un encuentro con el viceministro de Asuntos Exteriores de la Federación de Rusia, Serguey Ryabkov, quien llegó a La Habana para asistir a la reunión Intercancillerías. | En sus palabras iniciales del encuentro realizado en el Palacio de la Revolución, el jefe de Estado expresó: Es un placer recibirlo en Cuba. Aprovechamos esta ocasión para enviarle un abrazo a nuestro querido amigo, el Presidente Vladimir Putin". | Igualmente, agradeció en nombre del Partido, el Gobierno y el pueblo cubanos…
(2026-04-10). Presidente Díaz-Canel denuncia impacto del bloqueo energético de EEUU a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel denunció este jueves que el bloqueo energético de Estados Unidos constituye un castigo colectivo que asfixia a la isla, vulnera derechos humanos y mantiene a 96 mil personas esperando cirugías. | En un mensaje enviado a la II Conferencia Internacional contra Medidas Coercitivas que sesiona en Ginebra, el mandatario explicó que la reciente llegada de un buque petrolero ruso con 100 mil toneladas de combustible se convirtió en un hecho extraordinario debido a la amenaza estadounidense de sancionar a…
(2026-04-10). Cuba no está sujeta a designios de EEUU, afirma jefe de Estado cubano a NBC News. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel afirmó este jueves, durante una entrevista concedida en La Habana a una cadena de televisión norteamericana, que su país no está sujeto a los designios de Estados Unidos. | El mandatario expresó a Kristen Welker, moderadora del programa ´Meet the Press ª, de NBC News.Tenemos un Estado libre y soberano, un Estado libre. Gozamos de autodeterminación e independencia, y no estamos sujetos a los designios de Estados Unidos". | En lo que es su primera entrevista con una cadena de televisión…
(2026-04-10). Un patólogo en àÅfrica. radiohc.cu 
Desde 1987, en Zimbabwe labora una brigada médica cubanas atendiendo a los habitantes de dos zonas geográficas densamente pobladas: la capital, Harare, y Bulawayo, 90 kilometros al sureste de la primera. | En casi 40 años, en esa nación africana han trabajado 932 colaboradores de la salud de Cuba ocupando diferentes cargos médicos distribuidos en 14 brigadas, quienes han tratado enfermedades infecciosas y las crónicas no trasmisibles, desarrollando labores asistenciales, docentes e investigativas. Uno de ellos es el doctor Emilio Galano Stivens, Especialista de I y II Grado en Anatomía Patológica, Master en Enfer…
(2026-04-10). Presidente cubano felicita a su homólogo de la RPDC. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel envió una felicitación al presidente de Asuntos Estatales de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Kim Jong Un, por su reelección en ese cargo gubernamental. | En mensaje publicado en el sitio web de la Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea, ACNC, el mandatario afirmó: Le transmito las más fraternales felicitaciones en nombre del pueblo cubano y en el mío propio". | El jefe de Estado cubano expuso la voluntad de ampliar los lazos de amistad, cooperación y solidaridad que unen a ambas nac…
(2026-04-10). Protección laboral premisa de medidas de Trabajo y Seguridad Social en Cienfuegos ante bloqueo energético. radiohc.cu La protección de todos los sectores de la fuerza laboral es la premisa de medidas que aplica la Dirección Provincial de Trabajo y Seguridad Social en Cienfuegos, centro y sur de Cuba, ante la situación difícil, por el bloqueo a la entrada de combustible impuesto por el gobierno estadounidense. | El teletrabajo y el trabajo a distancia ocupan la atención, donde lo permite la tecnología, mientras priorizan vacaciones acumuladas y el ajuste de horarios garantizando la movilidad de un punto a otro del centro, sin afectaciones del salario, incluyendo la reubicación laboral dentro del organismo. | Jorge Antonio Rodrígu…
(2026-04-08). White House says U.S. working on modified plan ahead of talks with Iran. ecns.cn People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026..Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and injuring 722, officials said, with densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, among the hardest hit.
(2026-04-09). Fragile U.S.—Iran cease-fire may collapse within days, even as Tehran pushes to end war, Israeli officials say. haaretz.com Jerusalem sees major gaps ahead of U.S.—Iran talks in Islamabad but believes Tehran wants to end the war, as Israel signals it will continue strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon…
(2026-04-09). Iran To Boycott Islamabad Talks With US If Israeli Strikes Persist. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic of Iran has told Pakistani mediators that it will not attend the talks with Washington in Islamabad this week unless there is a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on 8 April following massive and deadly Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut. | The report coincided with official Iranian warnings to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz and carry out missile strikes if attacks on Lebanon do not halt. Israel killed and injured hundreds in its assault on Lebanon and its capital on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Pakistan Steps in as Power Broker in US Iran Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Israel, hosting negotiations in Islamabad. The announcement of the initial ceasefire by Shehbaz Sharif signaled Islamabad's unexpected diplomatic centrality in a high stakes conflict. This role is not incidental. It reflects Pakistan's long standing regional ties, security concerns, and …
(2026-04-09). No let-up in Israeli attacks on Lebanon as US-Iran ceasefire teeters. scmp.com Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks of the war on its neighbour killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo US President Donald Trump's truce. | In Pakistan, authorities locked down the capital Islamabad in anticipation of the war's first peace talks, cutting off all access to a 3km (2-mile) zone around the five-star luxury Serena Hotel. Both the US and Iranian delegations are expected…
(2026-04-09). US has 'own reasons' for engaging: Israel envoy flays Pakistan's mediator role in Iran ceasefire, questions its credibility. ptcnews.tv Reuven Azar, Israel's ambassador to India, questioned Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States, saying Israel does not consider Pakistan a "credible player." He added that the US may have its own reasons for involving Pakistan. | Azar said Israel's main goal is to ensure there is no "terrorist infrastructure" of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. | He also compared the situation to past cases where the US, under Donald Trump, worked with countries like Qatar and Turkey—which he called "problematic"—to help broker ceasefire deals in Gaza, including ta…
(2026-04-09). Pakistan declares Islamabad holidays ahead of US-Iran talks. newarab.com 
Pakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of No reason was given in the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration late Wednesday, but authorities in the capital have often announced holidays or restrictions for security reasons ahead of high-profile diplomatic events. | Pakistan has been preparing for high-stakes talks involving US and Iranian repr…
(2026-04-09). The Limits of Technological Superiority: America's Iran Miscalculation. uwidata.com The announcement of a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement, negotiated on the evening of April 7, 2026, under Pakistan's mediation in the ongoing military conflict between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran—which began in February 2026 and has lasted approximately forty days—and described by both sides as a "victory," is regarded in the …
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia emergency protest defends Iran. workers.org 
Philadelphia, April 7, 2026. Over 200 people turned out Aug. 7 in Philadelphia outside City Hall for an emergency demonstration against Trump's war threats on Iran. When the first large sign that read "No War on Iran, No Genocide in Gaza" was held up for passing cars to see, drivers . . . |
(2026-04-09). US-Israeli War on Iran Is Intensifying All of Global Capitalism's Problems. truthout.org On February 28, the U.S. and Israel expanded their joint genocidal war on Gaza onto Iran as well as Lebanon. After weeks of assassinations and bombing, President Donald Trump agreed to a ceasefire on April 7. This war of aggression by the U.S. and Israel is part of a continued attempt to wipe out any and all opposition to their dominance over the Middle East and its strategic energy reserves. |
(2026-04-09). Milei, rabbinical judge who urged to to light Independence Day torch. haaretz.com Transportation Minister Regev said that 'in these very complex years we are experiencing, Israel has found in Buenos Aires a true friend and a dedicated partner.' Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv previously shared footage on social media showing him using a Caterpillar D9 armored bulldozer to destroy a building in Khan Yunis.
(2026-04-09). Humanitarian Scorecard: Six Months In, Gaza Ceasefire is Failing. commondreams.org The Trump administration's Gaza ceasefire plan — as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 — is failing, according to a progress scorecard released today by five humanitarian organizations.The scorecard, led by Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Refugees International, and Save the Children, assessed progress against the plan's own stated objectives, and concludes that six months on from the signing of the ceasefire plan, implementation of these core provisions is regrettably failing. In particular, Palestinians are continuing to suffer extreme deprivation, hunger, i…
(2026-04-09). Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing. aljazeera.com Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
(2026-04-09). US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech. aljazeera.com Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors' hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.
(2026-04-09). Oil Explosion In Black Town Traces Back To Iran And Venezuela Crises. popularresistance.org John Beard takes no pleasure in being right. | In January, he told Capital B that he feared U.S. military action in Venezuela, which ultimately gave America preferential access to the South American nation's vast oil reserves, would lead to disaster in southeast Texas. | "The chickens have come home to roost," Beard said over the phone, between fielding calls from his neighbors. "Our exact fears have come true." | On March 23, an explosion at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery shook homes as far as 11 miles away and sent a thick black plume across the predominantly Black city.
(2026-04-09). Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions. aljazeera.com Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
(2026-04-08). A few ships transit through the Strait of Hormuz>. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply and then stopped following what it said was an Israeli ceasefire violation in Lebanon, according to CNN.
(2026-04-09). Hormuz Energy Shock Spurs Europe toward Renewables. juancole.com London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has turned a
(2026-04-09). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes 100 missiles in Lebanon. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Less than 24 hours after the US announced ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic closed the key oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to Strikes on Lebanon by Israel. | Iran warned that oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz would completely stop, blaming Israel for breaking the ceasefire by carrying out around 100 airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, which killed over 250 people. The White House asked Iran to reopen the strait immediately. Before shutting it, Iran had briefly allowed two ships to pass but then changed its decision. | Israel said Lebanon was n…
(2026-04-09). Iran Ceasefire Hangs In Balance As Israel Bombards Lebanon (Updated). twz.com 
Traffic through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains largely stalled, according to multiple reports, despite Iran and the United States agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Earlier this week, U.S. President Donald Trump had given Tehran a deadline to agree to his ceasefire demands, including reopening the strait, or he threatened to turn Iran into a "living hell." |
| Only one oil products tanker and five dry bulk carriers have passed throu…
(2026-04-09). US Panics, Hegseth snaps at reporter amid Hormuz Strait confusion as Iran warns Israel over Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Confusion reigns over the status of the Strait of Hormuz as conflicting signals emerge from Iran and Washington. While the U.S. claims the critical oil artery has been reopened following a fragile ceasefire, Iran's navy appears to be enforcing strict control—warning that any vessel crossing without clearance could be targeted. Limited ship movements have been reported, but Tehran's mixed messaging suggests a calculated strategy to retain leverage over global energy flows. With tensions still high and ceasefire conditions under strain, the fate of one of the world's most vital shipping lanes remains uncertai…
(2026-04-08). 'Nothing short of horrific': World reacts to Israeli attacks on Lebanon hours after US-Iran ceasefire. ecns.cn Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks on "unarmed civilians."
(2026-04-09). Iranians pay tribute to slain supreme leader weeks after killing. newarab.com 
Thousands of Iranians rallied Thursday in a tribute to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the Holding portraits of their deceased leader and waving the national flags of the Islamic republic, supporters of Khamenei took part in rallies across the country after he died in the US-Israeli attack on February 28. | The 40-day mourning period following a death is an important rite of passage for Muslims. | "The killing of our belo…
(2026-04-09). Iran says coming hours critical for cease-fire as Israel continues to strike Lebanon. haaretz.com After the Israeli military said it carried out its largest wave of strikes in Lebanon yet, following the U.S.-Iran truce, and amid conflicting accounts over whether Lebanon is included, Iran's top officials said any agreement must include Lebanon and that Israel's attacks violate the cease-fire…
(2026-04-09). Israel to restart operations at Karish gas platform amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com The offshore rig is responsible for close to 40 percent of all natural gas used in Israel, and has been out of commission since the war with Iran broke out six weeks ago…
(2026-04-09). Israel bombards Lebanon with 160 missiles within hours of Trump's ceasefire announcement. wsws.org Israel's barbaric air and artillery assault on civilians in southern Lebanon, the most intense attack since the conflict began on March 2, exposed the fraudulent nature of the two-week "ceasefire" announced by President Trump on Tuesday in the war against Iran.
(2026-04-09). Israel to reopen Karish offshore platform following ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israel's energy ministry said on Thursday that it had instructed Energean to begin resuming operations at the Karish natural gas platform off Israel's Mediterranean coast following the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. | The platform has been closed since February 28, when the Energean confirmed it had received notice from the energy ministry that would permit the safe restart and resumption of production and operations at its Karish site. | "Energean is working to safely restart production and resume no…
(2026-04-09). How not to end a war, according to Trump and Netanyahu. haaretz.com The Israel-U.S. cease-fire with Iran has all the hallmarks of bad diplomacy. It is ambiguous, partial, conditional and temporary – with no shared final-status aim…
(2026-04-09). Trump-Takaichi meeting: "We firmly oppose any form of Japanese cooperation with or participation in the war!" uwidata.com By Ayumu Oyama, Shiso-Undo, April On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran, killing numerous members of the regime's leadership—including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei—and senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The casualties included civilians; in Minab in the south, more than 175 elementary school students were killed in …
(2026-04-09). Former Iranian foreign minister dies from attack wounds. newarab.com 
Former Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, died Thursday from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on April 1, Iranian media reported. | Kharazi, 81, had been serving as the head of the Strategic Council for International Relations, which is part of the foreign ministry. | The veteran diplomat, "who was injured in a terrorist attack carried out by the American-Zionist enemy a few days ago, died a martyr tonight", the Mehr and Isna agencies reported on Telegram. | His wife was killed in the strike on their home in Tehran, media reported. | Kharazi was Iran's envoy at the United Nations in New York and then be…
(2026-04-09). Madison Anti-War Actions April 7 8, 2026 Demand: Stop U.S. Israel War on Iran! Money for People's Needs Not Endless Wars and ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
April 7 and April 8, 2026 | Photos by: April 8 at the State Capitol in Madison. | April 7, 2026, Madison. | April 7, 2026 Madison.
(2026-04-09). Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid its war on Iran — now frozen by a
(2026-04-09). Despite ceasefire, Iran and its militias continue attacking regional states (April 2—8 updates). longwarjournal.org Iran and its allied militias launched numerous drones and missiles against regional countries between April 2 and April 8, continuing attacks after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced yesterday. Across this period, the attacks remained concentrated on the Gulf, Jordan, Iraq, and Iraqi Kurdistan, with repeated mass-interception events in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
(2026-04-09). A new Vietnam: Iran imposes military humiliation on the U.S. strategic-culture.su Regardless of the future of the current agreement, Iran has already won. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The announcement of a…
(2026-04-09). Cuba's Tourism Fair promoted in a different setting. radiohc.cu The International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2026) will have a different setting and is designed to bridge distances, utilizing digital platforms for specialized exchanges between tour operators, travel agencies, and airlines. | The Ministry of Tourism (Mintur) announced that FITCuba will be held from May 7th to the 9th in a dynamic virtual format, which also celebrates the unwavering resilience of Cuba and its commitment to welcoming visitors. | Through the specialized platform www.fitcuba.net, tourism industry professionals will be able to access the event virtually on May 7th and 8th to participate in profe…
(2026-04-09). Foucault, Khomeini and the Tragedy of the Intellectual. fairobserver.com In the late 1970s, Michel Foucault, a French philosopher known for his radical theories on the nexus between institutions like prisons and asylums and social control, stunned the Western world by becoming a fervent, albeit temporary, supporter of the Iranian Revolution. He later expressed regret as the new regime carried out public executions. To grasp…
(2026-04-09). DOJ Wants to Scrap Watergate-Era Rule That Makes Presidential Records Public. theintercept.com 
In this Justice Department handout photo, stacks of boxes can be observed in a bathroom and shower in the Mar-a-Lago Club's Lake Room at former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Photo: U.S. Department of Justice via Getty Images | President Donald Trump recently
(2026-04-09). They needed treatment for drug addiction. The company they turned to may have used them to commit fraud. nationofchange.org Former staff and investigators allege the drug treatment center falsified invoices to bill Medicaid for millions.
(2026-04-09). Iran war shock causes IMF to revise down global growth forecast. wsws.org IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva has said the world is ill-equipped to deal with the turmoil resulting from the war on Iran, due to the lack of international collaboration and the rise of government debt.
(2026-04-09). Religious and secular groups take Trump to court. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—A coalition of Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State is suing the Trump regime in federal court in Manhattan over its White House Religious Advisory Commission. They say it's illegally skewed to evangelical Christians, plus one Orthodox Jewish rabbi. The suit comes as the commission continues to meet …
(2026-04-09). Brazil bowler Cardoso takes 9 Lesotho wickets in record-breaking T20 win. aljazeera.com Brazil's Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189 win against Lesotho to claim best bowling figures in a T20I.
(2026-04-09). The benefits of talking to stangers. whyy.org Psychologist Gillian Sandstrom is an introvert who gets overwhelmed by noisy environments and crowded social gatherings. So, you might be surprised to learn that talking with strangers has become both her personal mission and life's work. She has found from her research that small moments of conversation with people we've never met make us happier and the world a kinder place | She joins us this week on The Connection to discuss her new book, Once Upon a Stranger. Also with us is social psychologist Erica Boothby, who studies social connection. She says that playful riffing — instead of talking about the we…
(2026-04-09). "We do not defend these actions of war and aggression" : US workers denounce Trump's threats against Iran, demand end to war. wsws.org Workers across the United States have expressed deep and unequivocal opposition to the Trump administration's military aggression against Iran, defending the Iranian people and calling for mass working class resistance.
(2026-04-09). Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms. truthout.org New data signals trouble for Republicans in this year's midterm elections, given President Donald Trump's low approval rating currently in many of their districts as he wages an unpopular war on Iran. Traditionally, midterm elections result in losses for the political party of the president who is currently in office. The number of seats lost often depends on how popular the president is… |
(2026-04-09). Auditors Hit Back On Corruption: "We Flag Risks, Leaders Fail to Act" plusnews.ug 
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Uganda is to hold its 20th Annual Internal Audit Conference alongside the 17th Board and Audit Committee, in a bid to strengthen governance, accountability, and leadership across institutions. IIA, President Ruth Doreen Mutebe said the events will provide a platform for professionals to rethink the role of internal auditing …
(2026-04-09). War Without Victory? British Think Tanks and the Evolution of the US—Iran Conflict and the Strain on NATO. uwidata.com Over the past month, leading British think tanks—including the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Chatham House, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), and the Foreign Policy Centre—have converged on a strikingly sober assessment of the evolving US—Iran war. Their analyses, published in March—April 2026, reject narratives of decisive victory and instead describe a conflict …
(2026-04-09). We must revive Fidel's cultural thought in the face of the imperial offensive. radiohc.cu In the face of the many challenges the nation currently faces, the keynote address "Fidel and Culture" was delivered today at the closing ceremony of the International Seminar "The Struggle for Revolutionary Hegemony: Fidel Castro's Contributions in the Cultural Sphere," convened by the Juan Marinello Cuban Institute of Cultural Research (ICIC).
(2026-04-09). Nick Offerman, Mozart, Lena Dunham and the 76ers' last regular-season game in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Philly Jazz Month rolls into its second week as the celebration continues to shine a spotlight on local talent with live performances across the city, including a Thursday night set with the Arturo Stable Trio at Ensemble. The TLA takeover by Lansdale's own The Wonder Years band goes from Thursday through next week. On Friday, the highly anticipated reunion of the spoken word and soul duo Floetry heads to the Met. | The weekend continues with a mix of conversation, comedy and pop culture. Saturday starts with Rex Manning Day at South Street Art Mart, inspired by the cult-favorite movie "Empire Records." On Sunday…
(2026-04-09). Hong Kong's global future depends on diverse talent. scmp.com Hong Kong's identity as a world-leading international hub has never been static. It has been built over time through openness, adaptability and, crucially, diversity. Recent discussions about the city's talent strategy, including concerns that the overwhelming majority of applicants under key admission schemes come from mainland China, raise a deeper structural question: can Hong Kong remain truly global if its talent pipeline becomes increasingly concentrated? | This is not about downplaying the…
(2026-04-09). FO Talks: Will AI, Gold and Dedollarization Reshape Global Markets in 2026? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Devina Mehra, Founder and Chairperson of First Global, about the forces shaping global markets in 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by wars, inflation and US President Donald Trump's disruptive economic policies, how should investors make sense of an increasingly fragmented world? Mehra's answer is strikingly…
(2026-04-08). China boosts medical innovation for public health. ecns.cn China will accelerate the development of core medical technologies and innovative drugs targeting common and complex diseases, including cardiovascular conditions, as part of its effort to harness science for better public health, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-09). Trump's Threats To 'End' Iran Spark Backlash Across The United States. popularresistance.org "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," said US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social on April 7. | The statement followed remarks a day earlier in which the president said "the entire country can be taken out in one night", if Iran failed to make a deal by Trump's deadline of 8pm EST on April 7. | "After that, they're going to have no bridges, they're going to have no power plants," Trump said in a chaotic White House address on April 6 . "Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12: 00 … complete demolition."
(2009-04-26). Gujarat survive final-over chaos. tribune.com.pk 
Gujarat Titans survived a ferocious late assault from David Miller to clinch a nerve-shredding one-run win over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) thriller on Wednesday. | Asked to bat, Gujarat stacked up 210-4 and appeared to have the game in the bag after Delhi's chase wobbled when KL Rahul departed after a 52-ball 92. | Miller, who had earlier retired hurt with a hand injury, returned to transform a canter into a cliff-hanger before Delhi finished on 209-8, agonisingly short. | The decisive moment came in the final over. With two needed off the last two balls, ‚Å Miller refus…
(2026-04-09). Pakistani man pleads guilty of attempting to commit biggest attack on US soil since 9/11. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Pakistani national pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York, what could have been "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". | The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, had been living in Canada on study permit, admitted to plotting the attack on the US soil since the September 11 attacks. | According to the US Justice Department, he planned to use atomatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible". | Accor…
(2026-04-09). Madison, April 29, 2026: Union Peacekeeping Training from MN AFL-CIO Organizers. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem's nephew killed in Beirut airstrike, claims Israel. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Israel Defense Forces said it has killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, who was the personal secretary to Naim Qassem, in an airstrike in Beirut. | In a post on X, the Israeli military described Harshi as a senior aide and close advisor who played an important role in managing and securing Qassem's office. | The IDF said the strike was part of a larger operation targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure and logistics network. | It added that the operation also included attacks on two key crossings used by Hezbollah to transport weapons south of the Litani River, along with around 10 weapons storage sites, launchers…
(2026-04-09). Red Cross 'outraged' by 'death and destruction' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Red Cross said it was "outraged by the devastating death and destruction" in densely populated areas across Lebanon Wednesday as Israel launched a massive wave of attacks. | Heavy explosive weapons with wide-area effects struck bustling neighbourhoods, including the capital "People across Lebanon were holding their breath for a ceasefire agreement, but a wave of deadly strikes plunged the country into pani…
(2026-04-09). US Strategic Decline Exposed in War Against Iran. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Australian creatives push back against 'AI theft'. globalvoices.org Australian artists and cultural workers are demanding stronger laws, more transparency, and remuneration Global Voices Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-09). Police starts Poultry Project to Support Officers' Wives. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Police Force has started an initiative to support wives of police officers with a poultry project as a way of boosting household incomes and promoting self-reliance. The initiative will be channeled through the police through its Directorate of Welfare, Production, and Sports. It has been noted that the spouses of police personnel often …
(2026-04-09). 7 best nail fungus treatments that actually work (Doctor-recommended picks). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Why making friends feels hard — and what Philadelphians do about it. whyy.org Making friends as an adult can be awkward. Even if you get an introduction, busy schedules often get in the way of nurturing a new connection. Here is what you can do. | Bar crawlers gather at Barstool to start the day (Ella Lathan/WHYY)…
(2026-04-09). Rethinking fatherhood and parental responsibility: Re J, Re M and Re P (Parental Responsibility) [2026] EWCA Civ 344. ukhumanrightsblog.com By Emily Higlett and Sophia Pascoe Introduction The Court of Appeal in Re J, Re M and Re P (Parental Responsibility) [2026] EWCA Civ 344 has provided authoritative guidance on a fundamental question in family law: whether a person who is not a child's biological father can acquire parental responsibility by being named on the …
(2026-04-09). Why service businesses are rebuilding operations around AI workflows. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Israel approves largest West Bank settlement expansion on record. newarab.com 
The Israeli government has quietly approved 34 new Netanyahu's far-right coalition has overseen the fastest proliferation of illegal settlements in the country's history, approving more than 100 since coming to power in 2022. | Last we…
(2026-04-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-09). Italian parliamentarians demand support for Cuba amid U.S. threats. radiohc.cu Italian parliamentarians have demanded greater official support for Cuba in the face of growing threats from the United States, including a tightening of the economic blockade, which violates international norms and human rights, according to a statement released in Rome. | A statement published by the Parliamentary Alliance of the Green Europe and Italian Left (AVS) parties criticizes the government's "impassive" stance on this issue, as expressed by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani when he addressed the Chamber of Deputies yesterday regarding Washington's economic strangulation of the island. | Nicola Fratoianni…
(2026-04-09). MAY DAY STRONG SOLIDARITY SCHOOL Madison, April 11, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Goya's 'The Disasters of War' and the aesthetics of terror. peoplesworld.org 
At the threshold of the imperialist era, when the revolutionary promises of the Enlightenment gave way to terror, war, and new forms of domination, contradiction—the irreconcilable tension between hope and terror—became central to art. This gave rise to a new aesthetics of terror, an existential expression of an age that shattered traditional meaning and confronted …
(2026-04-09). Socialist Equality Party (UK) announces public meeting series on 1926 general strike. wsws.org The events are aimed at arming workers with the lessons of this experience for the political battles they face today: against a right-wing Labour government of austerity and war, and trade union bureaucracies suppressing a struggle against it.
(2026-04-09). Israeli military says it has killed nephew of Hezbollah chief. scmp.com Israel's military said Thursday it had struck and killed a close adviser to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in Beirut a day earlier, when Israeli strikes pummelled Lebanon. | "Yesterday, the IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem," a military statement said. | Harshi was "a close associate and personal adviser to… Qassem and played a central role in managing and securing his office", it added.
(2026-04-09). We Need 'More Muckrakers and Fewer Buck-Takers'. projectcensored.org Mickey Huff Fifty years ago, Carl Jensen founded Project Censored because he knew that journalism was the lifeblood of democracy. He argued that the news media, despite its increasingly corporate and commercial nature, can have a positive influence on the world, especially when it operates ethically and independently in the…
(2026-04-09). Weather Update 04-06-2026. mediasanctuary.org Retired national weather meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to give a recap of the weather this past March and the worrying signs of an acceleration of global warming. | Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk | Engineer: Kalix Sausville…
(2026-04-08). 6 killed in highway crash in Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, April 9 ⚪ Six people died in a collision between a bus and a multicab on Wednesday night in Camarines Sur, southern Luzon Island of the Philippines, local media reported.
(2026-04-09). A New Homelessness Strategy Is Sweeping California. scheerpost.com By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Maybe the way out of California's homelessness crisis is to prevent it in the first place, rather than focusing only on people who have already lost their housing. That's the thinking behind a program in Santa Clara County — …
(2026-04-09). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1aaFhq2889/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We …
(2026-04-09). Navy MQ-4C Triton's Fate Unknown After Disappearing From Flight Tracking Over Persian Gulf. twz.com 
(2026-04-09). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Workers face riot police in general strike against welfare cuts in Northern Cyprus; Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff who support UK Royal Navy walk out over pay; resident doctors in Nigeria begin indefinite walkout over pay and conditions…
(2026-04-09). Iran's solidarity with Black Liberation. workers.org 
Iranian missile art says "In memory of Tupac Shakur." Since the start of U.S. aggression against Iran on February 28, the ruling class has made continuous attempts to sway the people into supporting this war. From false allegations of sleeper cells to outright lies about assassination plots against the MAGA . . . |
(2026-04-09). Indians Association Renews Repossession UPE School In Masaka. plusnews.ug 
There is concern in the Masaka City Council over a renewed attempt for the repossession of Hill Road Public Primary School by the Indian Association of Uganda. The Indian Association of Uganda claims that it was founded by the departed Asians who were ousted by President Amin. The school, located in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, is the …
(2009-04-26). Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo. tribune.com.pk 
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin. | Medvedev completely unravelled against Berrettini after missing two break points in the opening game, making 30 unforced errors and serving five double faults. | Medvedev did not win more than two points in any of the last 11 games and his frustrations boiled over in the second set, smashing his racquet into the court four times. | Berrettini wrapped up the double-bagel victory, the first such defeat of former world numbe…
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia's Abolition School Taps The 'radical Potential' Of Political Education. scheerpost.com Officially known as the W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, the organization grounds local organizers in historical knowledge, theory, and rigorous analysis Adryan Corcione Prism Political education plays a critical role in movements for social justice by helping to guide strategy and direction. Philadelphia's W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, better known as Abolition …
(2026-04-08). Grandparents top AI swindlers' list. ecns.cn About a year ago, an elderly woman surnamed Ding living in Huangshi, Hubei province, received a phone call she believed was from her grandson urgently requesting financial help. What she didn't know at the time was that the call was the beginning of a sophisticated scam.
(2026-04-09). May Day 2026 Actions in Madison and Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-09). Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.
(2026-04-09). "Courage or Foolhardiness" : Talking Aimé Césaire with Alex Gil. publicbooks.org "This way of going about prophecy sadly replaces the historical fact of Black victory with a timeless failed rebellion. Too bleak, if you ask me."
(2026-04-09). Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: chief. newarab.com 
(2026-04-09). Albany Common Council Discusses Changes to Affordable Housing Bill. mediasanctuary.org At the April 6 regular meeting, the Albany Common Council held a hearing about the proposed changes to their affordable housing ordinance. At the request of the mayor and the urging of the governor, the new rule would allow developers to buy out of the affordable housing requirements in the rule. Many from the community came to express their feelings and council members interjected with questions and comments.
(2026-04-09). Ceasefire Confusion Grows as Trump Threatens Renewed Start to Iran War. truthout.org Despite insinuating that a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran was still in place late on Wednesday night, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the U.S. military would remain in the region, amassing more weaponry there to start the war up again if the temporary truce was broken. The ceasefire was announced earlier this week, and ostensibly allows both countries… |
(2026-04-09). New York's Climate Activists Not Backing Off. wattsupwiththat.com The longer this goes on, the more ridiculous you will look when the final collapse comes.
(2026-04-09). WTO's Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading. moderndiplomacy.eu The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark conference discussed diverse aspects of significant issues relating to the WTO today. The structural and functional reforms also dominated the discussions. While there was no expectation of a substantial outcome, there …
(2026-04-09). Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers could soon vote on legislation limiting private detention facilities in the state. | Bill sponsor state Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, is pushing two measures aimed at limiting immigration enforcement in the state.
(2026-04-09). Rethinking U.S. Strategy in the Tech Race with China. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As speeding up global competition in the emerging technologies sweeps across the world, America remains one of the globe's most vibrant hotspots of innovation. It possesses topflight universities, top-flight research institutes, and a spirit of entrepreneurship that drives innovation breakthrough after innovation breakthrough. America still remakes the digital age. But even …
(2026-04-08). Chinese FM meets Thai princess Sirindhorn. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Bluster without strategy: Trump's ill-fated Iran war. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war was intended to project control and resolve. Instead, it revealed indecision and disarray, marked by contradictions, self praise, and shifting objectives.
(2009-04-26). PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return. | Doue's shot in the 11th minute looped over goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and in thanks to a big touch off Ryan Gravenberch, and Kvaratskhelia then rounded his compatriot to double PSG's lead 65 minutes into a game they bossed from start to finish. | It only remains to be seen whether the reigning European champions —- who had a second-half…
(2026-04-09). From Risk to Target: The New Reality for Journalists in War Zones. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As Journalists Are Killed, the World Looks Away We reported on one of these deaths yesterday. Today, there are more. The killing of journalists—already at record levels—continues at a pace that is both staggering and deliberate. What was once framed as the "risk" of war has become something far more disturbing: a pattern …
(2026-04-09). The no-nonsense grooming and wellness guide for Australians. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Mainland official highlights manufacturing strength after ZXMOTO win, urges cross-strait cooperation. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office praised the growing global competitiveness of the Chinese mainland manufacturing and called for deeper cross-strait industrial cooperation, following a question about a Chinese motorcycle brand winning an international championship.
(2026-04-09). What on earth just happened? Trump, Iran, and the unlikely ceasefire. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Trita Parsi Yesterday began with Donald Trump issuing genocidal threats against Iran on social media and ended — just ten hours later — with the announcement of a 14-day ceasefire, on Iran's terms. Even by the volatile standards of Trump's presidency, the whiplash is extraordinary. What, then, have the two sides actually agreed…
(2026-04-09). Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia. aljazeera.com Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia's Gustavo Petro of failing to take 'effective measures' against drug trafficking.
(2026-04-09). Russia criminalises denial of 'Soviet genocide' by Nazis during World War II. scmp.com Russia has formally designated Nazi crimes against the Soviet population during World War II as genocide and criminalised their denial, after President Vladimir Putin signed amendments to the country's criminal code, the Kremlin said on Thursday. | The term "genocide of the Soviet people" has increasingly been used in Russia in recent years. Authorities have also proposed repurposing a closed museum dedicated to the Soviet-era Gulag system into one focused on victims of Nazi crimes.
(2026-04-09). Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians. aljazeera.com Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
(2026-04-08). China, Afghanistan, Pakistan hold informal talks in Urumqi from April 1 to 7. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held informal talks from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Why US-Iran truce may not end high airfares and flight disruptions. scmp.com Buffeted by six weeks of war in the Middle East, airlines have scrambled to trim routes and costs as fuel bills explode and wary clients think twice about their travel plans, a situation that could persist even if a fragile truce holds. | Carriers have largely halted flights in the Gulf region, with Air France announcing this week that it was extending its suspensions until May 3 — a decision a source said was made before this week's ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
(2026-04-09). Russia tempts energy-starved South Asia with 40% discounts on US-sanctioned LNG. scmp.com Russia is seeking to leverage a global natural gas supply crunch to lure energy-starved South Asia into purchasing shipments from its US-sanctioned facilities, according to people familiar with the matter. | The shipments were being offered at a 40 per cent discount to spot prices last week via little-known intermediary companies based in China and Russia, said the people, who asked not to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media.
(2026-04-09). US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices. aljazeera.com The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.
(2026-04-09). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Netanyahu: 'No ceasefire in Lebanon', Israel open to peace talks. aljazeera.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon…
(2026-04-09). Clean Fifteen' 2026: The least contaminated fruits and vegetables. nationofchange.org For these items, nearly 60 percent of samples had no detectable pesticide residues, making them safer options to buy non-organic.
(2026-04-09). Court Clears Bank, Faults Customer for Fraudulent Transactions on her Account. plusnews.ug The High Court has absolved Barclays Bank Uganda (now Absa Bank) of liability for the loss of Shs 8.538 million withdrawn from a customer's account without her authorisation, faulting the account holder for negligence. The ruling followed an appeal filed by the bank against an earlier decision by a Grade One Magistrate, which had held …
(2026-04-09). Chinese business 'hired lobbying firm with ties to Donald Trump Jnr', for Washington win. scmp.com A lobbying firm led by one of Donald Trump Jnr's hunting buddies helped a Chinese company ‚Å make its case to a US national security watchdog, public filings show. | The case involved a US ‚Å start-up that was seeking to have the Chinese firm removed as one of its investors. The watchdog rejected the US firm's request for ‚Å a national security review of the Chinese firm's investment, according to a document seen by Reuters, handing a rare win to a Chinese company in Washington. The decision has not…
(2026-04-09). Thailand: Journalists Sued for Reporting Minister's Bribery Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hathairat Phaholtap, editor-in-chief of the Isaan Record, Thailand, March 21, 2026. | © 2026 The Isaan Record | (Bangkok) — A senior cabinet minister in Thailand has brought criminal defamation lawsuits against two prominent journalists who reported about a bribery case, raising serious concerns for media freedom, Human Rights Watch said today. The trial court can dismiss the case if it lacks legal merit or is without basis.On February 27, 2026, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, filed a lawsuit against Hathairat Phaholtap, editor-in-chief of…
(2026-04-09). Call to Action! #FREESALAHSARSOUR. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-08). Macao embracing opportunities through aligning plan. ecns.cn The century-old skincare brand from Tianjin, Wanzi Qianhong, solidified its comeback this month when it broke ground on a new industrial park in Xiqing district, following three consecutive years of doubling its online sales.
(2026-04-09). Fury vs Makhmudov: All you need to know about the heavyweight boxing bout. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury comes out of retirement to fight devastating puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
(2026-04-08). U.S. judge sentences 'Ketamine Queen' to 15 years for selling Matthew Perry fatal ketamine dose. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 8 ⚪ A U.TV series stars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and his death renewed scrutiny of ketamines growing use outside operating rooms as both a treatment and an illicit drug.
(2026-04-08). China launches new internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a new group of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province early on Thursday.
(2026-04-09). UK tracked Russia submarines in alleged Atlantic 'covert' operation: defence secretary. scmp.com Britain said on Thursday it had tracked and deterred three Russian submarines on an alleged month-long "covert operation" in UK waters in the North Atlantic near vital undersea cables and pipelines. | Disclosing details of the joint mission with Norway and other unspecified allies, British Defence Secretary John Healey said there was no evidence the Russian vessels had damaged the subsea infrastructure.
(2026-04-09). Mulago's Specialized Breast Reconstruction Camp Offers Survivors a New Lease on Life. plusnews.ug 
A specialized breast reconstruction camp at Mulago National Specialized Hospital is restoring hope to women living with mastectomy scars and physical deformities. Led by Dr. Irene Asaba Mugisha, head of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, the camp provides life-altering breast reconstructions and reduction surgeries free of charge. For many of the beneficiaries, these procedures, …
(2026-04-09). Cuba moderniza industria del níquel con tecnología de China. radiohc.cu Cuba mejora la infraestructura de la Empresa de Níquel Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara con el montaje de un nuevo sedimentador fabricado en China, una inversión clave para optimizar el procesamiento del mineral, se divulgó este jueves. | La instalación del equipo, perteneciente a la unidad de lixiviación y lavado, modernizará el flujo tecnológico de una de las industrias más estratégicas del país, en la zona minera del municipio de Moa, en la oriental provincia de Holguín, que posee importantes reservas de níquel, uno de sus renglones fundamentales de exportación. | El director general de la fábrica, Alexander Gar…
(2026-04-09). Socialistas chilenos lanzan campaña de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del Partido Socialista (PS) en Santiago lanzaron una campaña de apoyo a Cuba y extendieron la invitación a toda la comunidad a devolverle la mano a un país que siempre fue solidario con Chile. | En un acto efectuado anoche en la sala Salvador Allende, de la sede del PS, se dio el puntapié inicial a esta iniciativa que busca recopilar medicamentos para enviarlos a hospitales cubanos. | "Este es un gesto de reciprocidad porque muchos jóvenes socialistas hoy pueden ejercer la Medicina aquí gracias a que se graduaron en Cuba", declaró a Prensa Latina el presidente del Comunal Santiago, Ismael Calderón. | Rec…
(2026-04-09). Villaclareñas contra el bloqueo: firmes, unidas y victoriosas. radiohc.cu 
Villaclareñas de diversas generaciones se reunieron en el Parque Vidal de la ciudad de Santa Clara para unirse a la gran Campaña "Cubanas contra el bloqueo", en denuncia de los impactos de esa política cruel impuesta por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba hace más de seis décadas. Pancartas con la frase "No al bloqueo", banderas cubanas y de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas entrelazadas, pullovers con imágenes de Fidel, el Che, otros líderes de la Revolución, y de, Vilma Espín Guillois, matizaron la multitudinaria concentración, precisamente en el aniversario 96 del natalicio de la eterna Presidenta de la…
(2026-04-09). Todo lo que debes saber sobre las nuevas empresas mixtas nacionales. cubadebate.cu En un paso que marca una nueva etapa en la transformación del sistema empresarial cubano, el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, explicó en la Mesa Redonda los fundamentos, objetivos y retos del Decreto-Ley 114, una norma que abre el camino a la creación de empresas mixtas entre entidades estatales y no estatales.
(2026-04-09). Real Madrid vs Girona: La Liga — teams, start, kickoff time, lineups. aljazeera.com Real Madrid's challenges for Spain's La Liga and the UEFA Champions League hang in the balance after consecutive losses.