(2026-04-05). Iran says 'brotherly' Iraq's ships can use Strait of Hormuz. scmp.com The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. | "Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz," Iran's military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency.
(2026-04-04). Gulf oil exporters seek alternative routes as Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist. ecns.cn The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz for over a month, prompting major Gulf oil producers to accelerate efforts to secure alternative export routes.
(2026-04-05). Iran attacks Kuwait, Israel after Trump sets deadline for deal. scmp.com Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait on Sunday, a day after US President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". | Kuwait and Israel said their air defences were responding to the latest attacks from Iran, part of the war that erupted more than a month ago with US-Israeli strikes that triggered retaliation by Tehran.
(2026-04-05). Despite Netanyahu promises, IDF admits it disarm Hezbollah. haaretz.com With the IDF stretched thin, Israelis exhausted, southern Lebanon destroyed, and the U.S. admitting that it was not ready for such a long campaign, it seems that Iran and its proxy Hezbollah are the only ones prepared for a long and costly war…
(2026-04-04). Conflict fuels price fears, deepens political rifts in U.S. ecns.cn People across the United States are beginning to feel the economic impact of the Iran war, which began on Feb 28 when U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran.
(2026-04-05). Nine civilians killed by U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran in past day, Iranian rights group reports. haaretz.com
(2026-04-05). Western media accuses Iran of 'escalation,' taking 'hostages' for potentially capturing POW bombing their country. therealnews.com 
The term "hostage" is broadly understood to be the illegitimate capture of a civilian in order to extract concessions from a government or military actor. A "prisoner of war" is broadly understood to be a combatant captured by an adversary in the course of a battle. The former conveys innocence on the part of the captured and illegitimacy, terrorism and criminality on the part of the capturer. The latter conveys a lawful and reasonable response to being attacked by another military actor. Thus, how and why our media is framing Iran's response to the unprovoked attack by the US is of tremendous importance: any…
(2026-04-05). 'If India tries to…': Pakistan warns of striking Kolkata in future conflict in retaliation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Kolkata has now been added to the list of places Pakistan has warned India about, but like before, these warnings were broad and had no proof. | Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said on Saturday that if there is any future conflict, it will not stay near the border and could reach deep inside India, even mentioning Kolkata as a possible target. | He said that if India tries any "false flag" operation, Pakistan would respond strongly and could take the conflict to Kolkata. He also claimed that such a plot might involve using their own people or detainees and blaming it on terrorism, but h…
(2026-04-05). F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Shot Down Over Iran Has Been Rescued (Updated). twz.com 
The airman was rescued by U.S. special operations forces reportedly after a fierce firefight that was the culmination of a massive high-risk search operation.
(2026-04-04). Gallup poll: China surpasses the U.S. in 2025 global approval ratings. ecns.cn China surpassed the United States in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the U.S., according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Friday.
(2026-04-04). What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit. ecns.cn What is space computing, and why move computing power into orbit?It could serve as a resilient backup in the event of disruptions to terrestrial networks and provide essential computational support for future deep-space exploration missions.
(2026-04-05). Trump's 'billion-dollar giveaway' actually a refund to free us from costly offshore wind. wattsupwiththat.com In reality, this was a straightforward business transaction: return the lease money, cancel the projects and let the capital flow to energy sources that work.
(2026-04-04). NATO at a crossroads: U.S. threatens to walk away. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed during an interview that he is "strongly considering" pulling the United States out of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), labelling the alliance a "paper tiger" and declaring that American membership is now "beyond reconsideration."
(2026-04-05). Trump's Bizarre Iran Speech Horrified the World. juancole.com By Jeb Lund | Truthdig Contributor | — | Trump's April 1 Iran speech may mark the moment Trump became America, forever, in the eyes of the world. | (
(2026-04-05). On war, Trump must remember the wisdom of St. Augustine. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-05). History Shows Iran's Guards Would Shred US Invasion. juancole.com
(2026-04-05). El orgullo de ser joven revolucionario en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Con un mensaje de saludo y felicitación del Primer Secretario del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermudez, en toda Cuba se celebraron actividades culturales y deportivas para recordar, este 4 de abril, las fechas fundacionales de las organizaciones infantil y juvenil del país. | En su perfil de twitter, el mandatario cubano cubano publicó: ´Les corresponde canalizar creativamente el talento, la energía, y el entusiasmo natural de la niñez, la adolescencia y la juventud en ambientes sanos, libres de violencia, enajenación y drogas. No olvidemos a (Julio Antonio) Mel…
(2026-04-05). Guardianes de la vida y la salud. radiohc.cu 
Los egresados de la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM) de La Habana, hoy se han convertido en guardianes de la vida y la salud de sus pueblos, tal como lo concibiera el líder de la Revolución Fidel Castro al dejarla inaugurada el 15 de noviembre de 1999. | De sus aulas han egresado 31 676 profesionales de 122 países en sus más de 25 años de fundada, quienes se han consagrado al más noble y humano de los oficios: salvar vidas y preservar salud. | Una de ellas es la chilena, Amaya Candia Neira, que siempre soñó con ser doctora y su país no le ofrecía oportunidades para acceder a la educación superior por no…
(2026-04-04). Decoding China's Position on the U.S.-Israeli War Against Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The launch of large-scale US and Israeli strikes against Iran starting on February 28 enters the second month now. It is undeniable that the U.S. and Israel had plotted the military aggression against Iran during the middle of nuclear negotiations with a view to degrading Tehran's military capabilities and likely precipitating regime change. In any …
(2026-04-04). Thursday 4/9: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-04). Gaza's Christians observe Good Friday mass amid Israeli attacks. newarab.com 
A member of the Board of Trustees of the Orthodox Church in
(2026-04-04). Vehicle engulfed in flames after Israeli drone strike in central Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza scrambled to extinguish a vehicle engulfed in flames after it was targeted by an Israeli drone.
(2026-04-04). Israelis were a force in New jazz scene. Then came the Gaza war. haaretz.com Shows are canceled, clubs come under attack and politics is dividing the community. The lives of Israeli jazz musicians in New York are no longer the same…
(2026-04-04). In Gaza, education is a daily act of quiet resistance. juancole.com ( Around her, other tents stretch across the sandy ground of the camp, where thousands of displaced families now live. Children m…
(2026-04-04). Attack on Iran: How Trump violates the U.S. constitution and Congress can do about it. unitedworldint.com The speech of Dennis Kucichin to EIR's "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the 'Elites' —Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" Dennis Kucinich, former member of …
(2026-04-04). Giuffre family urges UK's King Charles to meet Epstein survivors in US. aljazeera.com Prior to her death, Virginia Giuffre accused Epstein of trafficking her to Charles's brother, the former Prince Andrew.
(2026-04-04). Pam Bondi has literally been tossed in the trash. thecanary.co 
On 2 April, Donald Trump sacked attorney general Pam Bondi. Her sacking came as a great shock. Not because she was competent or deserving of her position, but because it meant Trump has found someone else who's willing to make themselves legally culpable for improperly handling the Epstein Files. Now, we're once again seeing how […] | By
(2026-04-04). The Epstein Saga: capitolo 9, Kathryn "Gold-girl" Ruemmler. strategic-culture.su I documenti rivelano una relazione più complessa di quanto inizialmente descritto, caratterizzata da consultazioni informali, scambi personali e interazioni professionali, che sono ora al centro di un rinnovato scrutinio da parte della politica e dei media. | Segue nostro La donna di carriera | Kathryn "Kathy" Ruemmler è un'avvocata statunitense con una lunga carriera ai vertici delle istituzioni pubbliche e del settore privato, consider…
(2026-04-04). The Disruptive Iran War, Limits of Western Power and Moral Costs of Grotesque Imperialist Wars. fairobserver.com The dominance of Western imperialist powers over the world is an old story. While the locus of global imperial power shifted across the Atlantic from Europe in the 1940s, Western influence has persisted under the US-led hegemonic global order. We have just seen, yet again, in Venezuela, how this imperialist will asserts itself on the…
(2026-04-04). Il Volto Del Mondo Libero. globalresearch.ca La foto di copertina di questa puntata di Grandangolo ritrae il presidente Trump che riceve a Mar-a-Lago militari delle forze speciali, con il volto oscurato. Sono quelli che hanno effettuato l'attacco al Venezuela, definito da Trump nel discorso del 1 ∞ …
(2026-04-04). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
(2026-04-04). Iran says it will not relinquish control over Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com 
Iran's parliament speaker Abbas Goudarzi said on Saturday that the strait had become a "strategic advantage," telling the Tasnim news agency that the management of the passageway will remain in…
(2026-04-04). On the Ground in Iran: Investigating the Minab School Attack. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its second month, the human cost continues to mount. One of the most shocking incidents occurred on the very first day of the war: a missile strike on an elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz. The attack killed 168 students and …
(2026-04-04). Iran war: Senegal limits foreign visits for ministers as fallout from conflict deepens. scmp.com The Senegalese government has banned all but essential foreign trips for government ministers as part of cost-saving measures triggered by the energy crisis linked to the Iran war. | Senegal, like many African countries, imports most of the petroleum products it consumes, leaving its economy vulnerable to supply disruptions such as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has sent the price of crude soaring.
(2026-04-04). Against The War Without End. popularresistance.org As violence spreads from the Caribbean to Western Asia, the United States and Israel's war of aggression against Iran is paralysing the global economy. Its consequences were predictable: it was known that if the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the Strait of Hormuz — through which a quarter of global seaborne oil trade passes — would become a chokepoint. With rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions deepen. It feels like little can be done to avert the avalanche of catastrophes that Washington and Tel Aviv have unleashed on the world.
(2026-04-04). Why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz. scmp.com Efforts by South Korea and France to secure safe passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz are likely to be centred on a post-war defensive armada with other countries. | Analysts also say both nations are wary of joining the Middle East conflict at this point in time and antagonising Iran. | South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday revealed he had agreed with French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to cooperate on safety in the strategic oil supply strait.
(2026-04-04). UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates has begun retaliating against Iran's incessant air strikes on its industrial infrastructure by squeezing the economic lifeline it has long extended to the sanctions-bound Islamic Republic. | Rather than taking sweeping measures that would signal an escalation beyond its purely defensive posture, the UAE this week quietly banned most Iranians from entering the country or transiting its airports. The UAE is home to more than half a million Iranians, many of whom are…
(2026-04-04). Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, as US hunts for missing airman. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. | Trump's latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran announced fresh attacks and the Israeli military said it had detected another missile launch from Yemen.
(2026-04-04). IAEA Sounds Alarm on US-Israeli Strike Near Iran Nuclear Plant. truthout.org The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday demanded "maximum military restraint" from the U.S. and Israel as it confirmed reports that strikes had targeted a location close to Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, killing at least one person. In a statement released via social media, the IAEA relayed a message from Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi… |
(2026-04-04). Strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills 1, says IAEA. scmp.com The ‚Å International ‚Å Atomic Energy Agency ‚Å on Saturday said that it has been informed by Iran ‚Äåabout a projectile striking close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. | The IAEA said in ‚Å an X post that one ‚Äåof the site's physical protection staff members was ‚Äåkilled by a projectile ‚Å fragment ‚Å and that a building on site ‚Äåwas affected by shock waves and fragments. | "No increase ‚Äåin ‚Äåradiation levels was &s…
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant kills one. newarab.com 
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack struck near The strike was the fourth targeting the area since the outbreak of the
(2026-04-04). Le audaci mosse strategiche dell'Iran — la dichiarazione di ´dominio missilistico sui Territori Occupati ª; un monito sulla ´deterrenza nucleare ª. strategic-culture.su Se l'Iran riuscisse a mantenere il suo controllo totale sullo Stretto di Hormuz, la situazione geopolitica dell'Asia verrebbe ridefinita in una nuova realtà strategica. | Segue nostro Ora che siamo giunti alla quarta settimana di guerra, quale sarà il prossimo passo? | In primo luogo, sebbene l'Iran sia stato sottoposto a intensi bombardamenti, l'efficacia militare di questi ultimi è tutt'altro che evidente. La capacità dell'Iran di cont…
(2026-04-04). 5 wounded after Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv area; Cluster munition hits near Kirya defense ministry HQ. haaretz.com Several buildings were damaged in Ramat Gan, Bnei Brak, Givatayim, Petah Tikva and Rosh Ha'ayin in two separate barrages. Moshe, who survived a blast in his building, said, 'Everything collapsed around me, and I remained seated, in complete shock'…
(2026-04-04). UN chief urges end to Iran conflict, warns world on edge of wider war. ecns.cn The UN secretary-general on Thursday called on the US and Israel to stop attacking Iran and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.
(2026-04-04). Iranian missile hit my home while my kids were there alone. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An Israeli family trying to make it to Thailand for a long-awaited dream vacation amid war with Iran, and a couple who escaped on a ski trip but found it's not easy to disconnect from what's happening back home…
(2026-04-04). Iran Is Piercing Israel's Ballistic Missile Defenses With High Altitude Cluster Warhead Releases. twz.com 
Unleashing submunitions at high altitudes has helped Iran to get through Israel's terminal missile defenses, and is a tactic others will likely seize upon.
(2026-04-04). Iran demands explanations from Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down. scmp.com Iran has demanded explanations from two Gulf states equipped with Chinese-made Wing Loong II drones after one was reportedly shot down in the war with the United States and Israel. | Both the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are known to have the reconnaissance and precision strike drones in their arsenals. | The drone was shot down over the city of Shiraz on Thursday, according to Esmail Baqaei, a spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry.
(2026-04-04). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.
(2026-04-04). Israel targets Iran-backed Hezbollah sites in Lebanon in fresh strikes. scmp.com The Israeli military said on Saturday it had begun striking "Hezbollah infrastructure" in Beirut after it destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon to prevent the Iran-backed group's reinforcements from crossing. | Two loud explosions were heard in the capital within half an hour early on Saturday, with smoke billowing from one of them.
(2026-04-04). Global Economic Shift: The Real Winners and Losers of the Iran War. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran has moved far beyond the boundaries of a regional conflict. What initially appeared as a security crisis is now transforming into a global economic turning point, with ripple effects reshaping energy markets, trade routes, and geopolitical alliances. While the human and infrastructural toll remains concentrated in the Middle …
(2026-04-04). UAE death toll hits 10 as intercepted Iranian strikes cause deadly debris. geo.tv 
Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport is seen through the windshield of a vehicle, after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, according to Dubai authorities, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2026. — Reuters
(2026-04-04). United Airlines cancels flights to Israel until September over Iran war. haaretz.com The carrier joins the American airline Delta and the Canadian carrier Air Canada, which are scheduled to return to Israel in early September…
(2026-04-04). Iranian missiles hit central, southern Israel; one lightly wounded. haaretz.com Police reported 15 impact sites in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Petah Tikva, Rosh Ha'ayin and Givatayim; one person was lightly wounded, emergency services said. A missile also struck a southern Israel industrial zone hit by interception shrapnel earlier this week…
(2026-04-04). Iran braces as US expected to respond to downing of two aircraft. newarab.com 
Iran is reportedly bracing for a harsh response from the US after it shot down two F-15 fighter jets. | Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 said on Friday evening, citing official sources, that Israel was preparing for two more weeks of war. | Israel is reportedly planning for this by postponing new appointments and delaying the change of commanders of the Israeli air force and navy, which had been planned for around 10 days. | According to the sources, Israel has already drawn up a list of targets to attack in Iran in the coming weeks, including key infrastructure such as bridges and more energy and oil facilities. | The…
(2026-04-04). Escalating Tensions: U.S.-Iran Conflict Reaches Critical Point. devdiscourse.com U.S. and Israeli military forces are intensifying their actions against Iran as hostilities escalate in the Gulf region. This comes amid the search for a missing American pilot after the downing of two U.S. warplanes over Iran. The incident has heightened stakes for Washington, with President Donald Trump issuing a stern warning to Tehran.
(2026-04-04). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-04). War in Iran Tests the Petrodollar as China's Yuan Gains Ground. moderndiplomacy.eu A five-week conflict is forcing a quiet but significant shift in how the world pays for oil The US-Israeli war on Iran which started five weeks ago requires people to reevaluate the petrodollar system which has supported American financial strength for more than fifty years. Analysts believe that as Iran establishes yuan-based tolls for oil …
(2026-04-04). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.
(2026-04-04). Iran rejects Donald Trump's ceasefire, escalates strikes on Israel | Netanyahu. hindustantimes.com Iran has rejected Donald Trump's proposed 48-hour ceasefire and instead escalated its offensive on Israel, launching "Operation True Promise 4" with waves of missiles and suicide drones on northern and central Israel. The IRGC says it hit Israeli gathering and combat support centers in Western Galilee, Haifa, Kafr Kanna and the Krayot area, while a cluster-bomb missile injured a 45-year-old man in Bnei Brak and another strike ignited a fire at the Neot Hovav industrial zone near Beersheba. Watch for more…
(2026-04-04). Sri Lankan Tamil bourgeois parties support US-Israeli war on Iran. wsws.org The silence of these parties cannot disguise their ongoing backing for US imperialism and its war as is demonstrated by the handful of comments that have been made.
(2026-04-04). Ground War With Iran? Chris Hedges and Larry Wilkerson Warn of a Catastrophe Washington May Already Be Sliding Toward. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff In a stark and unsettling conversation on The Chris Hedges Report, journalist Chris Hedges sits down with retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson to confront a question now hanging over Washington's war planning: Is the United States preparing to send ground forces into Iran? The interview arrives at a moment when the American-Israeli war …
(2026-04-04). Fertilising Hunger: Violence in the Gulf and the Logic of Control. globalresearch.ca The US-Israeli assault on Iran is being sold by the US as a defensive manoeuvre. However, it functions as something far more revealing…
(2026-04-04). EconoScope | Middle East conflict drives up costs, dents demand at U.S. fast food chains. ecns.cn More than a month after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, the economic fallout is reaching American fast-food chains, where rising energy and commodity costs are squeezing margins and weakening consumer demand.
(2026-04-04). US special forces launch rescue operation inside Iran after downing of US fighter jet. wsws.org Following Trump's threats to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages," Iranian air defenses shot down an F-15E Strike Eagle jet and an A-10 Thunderbolt in a single day—the worst US aircraft losses of the war.
(2026-04-04). Iran just threatened to attack US companies: Who's on the list. newarab.com 
Earlier this week, a data centre operated by Amazon in The strike, which caused an undisclosed amount of damage to the company's facility, came a day after Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued a threat against 16 American companies with a presence in the Middle East. | Though Amazon itself was not included, the list was a who's who of America's most powerful tech companies, alongs…
(2026-04-04). How a fake Iranian terror group was invented to proscribe IRGC in Europe — The story of Ashab al-Yamin. strategic-culture.su By David MILLER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A series of arson attacks and alleged incidents targeting alleged Jewish-linke…
(2026-04-04). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.
(2026-04-04). Sukhbir Badal Demands Relief for Farmers After Malwa Region Calamity. devdiscourse.com On Saturday, Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), urged the Punjab government to compensate farmers with Rs 50,000 per acre for wheat crop damage resulting from recent hailstorms and rains in the Malwa region.
(2026-04-04). US under Donald Trump is already in Stone Age. ummid.com If we look closely at the current United States landscape under the Trumpian 'MAGA' era, a very obvious realization emerges: America has already gone back to the Stone Age.
(2026-04-04). 'Liar' Farage accused of copying Zack Polanski Rupert Lowe. thecanary.co 
Farage's his Reform have started their own podcast — you know — like that Zack Polanski did. On the one hand, this is understandable, because a good idea is a good idea. On the other hand, Reform — as ever — have decided to push the truth to breaking point: "do things differently" = "copy the […] | By
(2026-04-04). Russia, Ukraine strikes kill 10 as Zelensky travels to Turkey for talks. scmp.com Russia and Ukraine traded deadly strikes overnight and on Saturday morning, killing 10 people and wounding several dozen more, officials on both sides said on Saturday. | The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Istanbul for talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. | He will also meet with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians.
(2026-04-04). Crackdown on human trafficking tightened. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court in a release on Thursday said the number of abductions and trafficking crimes involving children and women in China has shown a significant decline, with a nearly 78 percent drop in 2025 compared with the peak in 2012.
(2004-04-26). Islamabad United dominate Rawalpindiz in first twin cities PSL clash. tribune.com.pk 
Islamabad United produced a commanding performance to beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in their first-ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) meeting, chasing down the 157-run target with 34 balls to spare at Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. | The newly inaugurated "Twin Cities" derby, hyped on PSL social media channels throughout the day, ultimately lacked the close contest organisers had teased, as United's batters and bowlers combined for a convincing victory. | Rawalpindiz, playing their maiden PSL season after the league expanded to eight teams, posted 156 for 7 in their 20 overs. Kamran Ghulam top-scored with a co…
(2026-04-04). PSNI chief constable admits use of Israeli spyware by his force. thecanary.co 
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) chief constable Jon Boutcher has admitted that his officers make use of phone hacking software made by Israeli company Cellebrite. Amnesty International have previously reported how Serbian authorities have used the technology to undermine journalists and broader civil society within Serbia. Boutcher made the confession during the PSNI's monthly […] | By
(2026-04-04). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-04). Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom. aljazeera.com The motion argues that a ruling suspending the construction was 'improper' and left national security weaknesses.
(2026-04-04). Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill two girls, damage hospital. aljazeera.com Dozens of people wounded as Israel intensifies attacks in Lebanon, including in and around Tyre.
(2026-04-04). Should the ABC be privatised? A modest (re-e)valuation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.
(2026-04-04). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.
(2026-04-04). UAE condemns 'acts of vandalism' at its embassy in Damascus. newarab.com 
The In a statement, the UAE's foreign ministry called on
(2026-04-04). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."
(2026-04-04). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.
(2026-04-04). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.
(2026-04-04). Political Firestorm Ignites in Assam as Election Day Nears. devdiscourse.com With just a week remaining until the polling day, Assam's political scene was set ablaze on Saturday with heated verbal exchanges. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma boldly asserted that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure "90 to 100 seats" in the forthcoming elections. He termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a "registered paagal," a derogatory remark swiftly countered by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief Gaurav Gogoi. Gogoi described Sarma as "desperate," predicting the end of what he called "ten years of oppression and corrupt administration." The stage is now set for an intensely polarized c…
(2026-04-04). Blaming settler violence on messianic racism misses the real story. haaretz.com The liberal camp is overlooking the deeper shift inside religious Zionism, as the hilltop youth move from the margins into the mainstream…
(2026-04-04). Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 25. newarab.com 
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol on Saturday, killing five people and wounding 25, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks. | Russia has been firing aerial broadsides at Ukraine throughout its The market in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region, was hit at 9: 50 am (0650 GMT), the local prosecutor's office said. | Regional governor, Oleksandr Ganja, said in a Telegram post that three w…
(2026-04-04). Bomb allegedly left at US base by Alen Zheng was built inside 2 Pepsi bottles. scmp.com The bomb placed outside a US Air Force Base visitors centre in Florida last month was built inside two 2-litre cherry Pepsi bottles, according to federal prosecutors. | Alen Zheng, 20, of Land O'Lakes, is accused of planting the bomb and lighting the fuse at the base on March 10. He drove the explosive to MacDill Air Force Base in the boot of his Mercedes SUV, according to a document filed by prosecutors Friday. | The bomb did not detonate.
(2026-04-04). Greenwashing: How companies pretend to be eco-friendly. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Trump Budget Boosts War Spending While Slashing Domestic Programs. truthout.org The Trump administration released its fiscal 2027 budget request Friday, asking Congress to increase spending on defense programs by 43% and decrease funding for non-defense accounts by 10%. The proposal kicks off what will be a monthslong process on Capitol Hill as lawmakers write the dozen annual government funding bills ahead of the Oct. 1 deadline. Congress rarely adheres to the… |
(2026-04-04). Guardians of the South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard vessel Sandu conducted patrols to safeguard China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
(2026-04-04). US commits nearly all of stealthy long-range missiles to Iran war. scmp.com The next steps in the US military campaign against Iran will commit nearly its entire inventory of stealthy JASSM-ER cruise missiles, drawing them from stockpiles devoted to other regions. | The order to pull the US$1.5 million weapon from Pacific stockpiles was issued at the end of March, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
(2026-04-04). Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? portside.org Billions Over the Moon: Is Artemis II Worth the Price Tag? |
(2026-04-04). A-10 Warthog Being Tested With Aerial Refueling Probe. twz.com 
(2026-04-04). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: ICE, Defunded. levernews.com Good things are happening! Congress agrees to a Homeland Security deal, a state bans algorithms at checkout, researchers get access to immigration data, and Haitian immigrants get a vote. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, Click Here To Upgrade |
(2026-04-04). Saturday 4/4: Billionaire Takedown at Tesla! indybay.org Tesla showroom at Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto | Enter via Plum Lane and drive straight to the end | Tesla is on your left next to Sephora…
(2026-04-04). Where is America Going? Lively interest in book presentations with David North in Leipzig, Berlin and Nuremberg. wsws.org At this year's Leipzig Book Fair, the concerns and horror over the global political situation were palpable. The escalation of war in the Middle East and the danger of fascism in America have shaken the cultural world.
(2026-04-04). Rini Sampath: Indian-origin woman enters Washington DC mayor race 2026 as Democratic candidate. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Rini Sampath, a 31-year-old Indian-American woman from Tamil Nadu has entered the race to become the next mayor of Washington DC, making headlines as one of the first South Asian candidates to do so.Rini Sampath, who was born in Theni, moved to the United States with her family when she was just seven years old. Today, she has been living in Washington DC for more than a decade and is building her career as a government contractor and cybersecurity professional. Now, she is stepping into politics as a Democratic candidate for the 2026 mayoral election. What makes her candidature stand out is that s…
(2026-04-04). Sunday 5/3: Shop Palestine Spring Bazaar. indybay.org 1101 8th St Ste 100, Berkeley, CA 94710…
(2026-04-04). Forest Service overhaul sows confusion and concern. grist.org 
On March 31, the U.S. Forest Service announced plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, Utah. It will also close or repurpose all nine of its regional offices, create 15 state offices, and shutter research and development facilities in more than 30 states. According to
(2026-04-04). NASA unveils first images of Earth from Artemis II. aljazeera.com NASA has unveiled the first images of Earth taken by Artemis II astronauts as they head towards the moon.
(2026-04-04). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.
(2026-04-04). Nation expands digital yuan network. ecns.cn China's latest move to expand its digital yuan operator network by adding a dozen new banks signals an acceleration in the central bank's push to extend the digital currency's reach and embed it deeper into the country's financial infrastructure, according to official sources and experts.
(2026-04-04). US arrests niece and grandniece of slain Iran general Qassem Soleimani. scmp.com The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or US visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported. | The latest actions were taken just this week when Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined they were no longer eligible for either lawful permanent resident status, or to enter the United States. The steps follow a move late last year in which the visas of…
(2026-04-04). 4 key takeaways from the WHYY Civic News Summit. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Journalists, students, content creators, news consumers and media experts gathered at WHYY headquarters Saturday for the second day of the Panels explored a myriad of topics, including how to develop meaningful community engagement journalism initiatives, the importance of journalism programs in schools, tips for creating podcasts and the role of collaborative journalism…
(2026-04-04). Thursday 4/9: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-04). 'Space plumber' to the rescue as Artemis astronauts navigate life aboard Orion. scmp.com They are sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they are just like us. | The four crew members zipping through space towards the moon are carrying out a mission unlike any before it, but they are also still muddling on through life's mundanities — all while they float around together in a square footage equivalent to two minivans.
(2026-04-04). Explosion rocks Khartoum, police blame war-era landmine. newarab.com 
A large explosion was heard Friday in the military-controlled Khartoum has seen relative calm since AFP reported hearing one blast from the directi…
(2026-04-04). Israeli forces destroy 17 UNIFIL cameras in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israeli forces destroyed 17 surveillance cameras linked to the Israeli forces have hit the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) multiple times since invading the country in response to Hezbollah fire in early March,
(2026-04-04). London mayor's protection officers relieved of duties after bag of guns 'misplaced'. scmp.com Armed police guarding London Mayor Sadiq Khan left a bag of guns outside his home which was found by a member of the public, it was reported. | Scaffolder Jordan Griffiths told The Sun that his pregnant girlfriend found the bag in south London on Tuesday evening. | Inside the bag was an MP5 semi-automatic Heckler & Koch carbine, a Glock pistol, taser and ammunition, the newspaper reported.
(2026-04-04). Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests. portside.org Israeli Police Are Violently Suppressing Our Growing Anti-War Protests |
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 from family who had just left Iran. scmp.com An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed 12 people, including eight members of the same family, a government official and the Afghan Red Crescent Society said on Saturday. | A neighbour who helped in rescue efforts said that the eight who died, on the outskirts of Kabul, were a refugee family recently returned from neighbouring Iran.
(2026-04-04). Hide, find water: Ex-airmen detail how to survive being shot down. geo.tv 
Israel's F-15E Strike Eagle fighter plane performs manoeuvres during the graduation ceremony of Israeli Air Force pilots at the Hatzerim base in the Negev desert, near the southern city of Beer Sheva, on June 29, 2023. — AFP
(2026-04-04). All eyes on Cristiano Ronald as Al-Nassr readies to take on Al Najma. ummid.com All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr FC gears up to take on Al Najma SC Friday April 03, 2026 as part of the 27th round of the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 coming after Eid break.
(2026-04-04). China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children. geo.tv 
People walk past an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China in Beijing, China July 8, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and…
(2026-04-04). European Parliament's Rima Hassan: I'm a target of 'political harassment'. aljazeera.com European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she's facing "genuine judicial and political harassment".
(2026-04-04). Saturday 4/4: Free virtual screening of the film. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bfgH……
(2026-04-04). Dr. King: Reparations means paying unpaid wages. workers.org 
This April 4, 2026, will mark the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while he was supporting striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. The following quotation from Dr. King comes from his 1964 book "Why We Can't Wait" on the ongoing . . . |
(2026-04-04). The Struggle Against the Plundering of Cultural Heritage in Africa. unitedworldint.com Decolonization efforts, institutional frameworks, BRICS, China and Türkiye. One of the most devastating actions of European colonialism towards Africa was the physical removal of cultural heritage from the continent. During the 1897 British Punitive Expedition, the palace of the Kingdom of Benin was looted, and more than 3,000 bronze and ivory artifacts were taken to …
(2026-04-04). Legal Battle Over Trump's Controversial Ballroom Construction. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration is challenging a judge's decision to halt its USD 400 million ballroom project at the White House, arguing it poses a security risk. The appeal was filed to a federal appeals court, stressing that the suspension threatens the safety of President Trump and his staff.
(2026-04-04). Friday 4/10: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-04). Kagame: "We Refuse to Remove Defensive Measures" Amid Sanctions, Congo Tensions. plusnews.ug 
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has firmly defended his country's military posture in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, insisting Kigali will not withdraw what he described as "defensive measures" unless the root security threats are addressed. "We refuse to remove defensive measures, whether it means troops or whatever else—we call it defensive measures," Kagame said …
(2026-04-04). China tightens power bank safety rules, sets 2027 deadline. ecns.cn China has issued a new mandatory national standard for power bank safety, set to take effect on April 1, 2027, introducing stricter requirements to reduce risks such as overheating, overcharging and internal short circuits, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). IRGC launches wave 95 firestorm as ballistic missiles rain On Israel & U.S. sites across Gulf. hindustantimes.com The conflict in West Asia is escalating rapidly as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launches Wave 95, calling it a "multi-front firestorm." Cities like Tel Aviv and regions across Israel face heavy missile barrages, while strikes and threats extend to Dubai and the Gulf. Claims of downed U.S. aircraft and unverified visuals of wreckage deepen the uncertainty. With voices like Ebrahim Zolfaghari adding to the narrative, questions remain—how much is real, and how much is propaganda?>
(2026-04-04). Reform UK accused of 'nil vetting' as another racist candidate exposed. thecanary.co 
Yet another Reform UK candidate has been exposed for their racist social media posts: Brett Muscroft is Reform UK's candidate in Castleford Central & Glasshoughton, Wakefield. He shows clearly that Reform UK's vetting is nil for this coming local elections. His posts on Islam, his support of Tommy Robinson, Enoch Powell and posting far-right and […] | By
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100 pct tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn Generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and related ingredients have been exempted from tariffs at this time, including nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility treatments, and cell and gene therapies, the order said.
(2026-04-04). Joint initiative aims to boost talent in NEV sector. ecns.cn A consortium to jointly cultivate highly skilled talent in the new energy vehicle sector was launched on Friday in Bangkok with support from partners across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to strengthen cooperation in green transport and technical education.
(2026-04-04). Short Selling: When Prophecy Collides With Reality. fairobserver.com Short selling (the practice of borrowing shares to sell them, hoping to buy them back at a lower price) has produced both spectacular successes and catastrophic failures throughout financial history. While films like The Big Short have glamorized the practice, showcasing how some traders profited from predicting the 2008 financial crisis, the reality is far…
(2026-04-04). Trump's $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Will Make US Weaker. scheerpost.com William Hartung for Common Dreams It has been reported that the Pentagon on Friday will release a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 of almost $1.5 trillion, with approximately $1.15 trillion in discretionary spending contained in the department's regular annual budget and an additional $350 billion dependent on Congress including it in a separate budget reconciliation bill. Whatever vehicles …
(2026-04-04). The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up. portside.org The Trump Dictatorship Is Cracking Up |
(2026-04-04). Friday 6/19: 2026 FRESH MEAT FESTIVAL of transgender and queer performance. indybay.org Z Space | 450 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110…
(2026-04-04). Double Jeorpady: Karamoja Lacks Tractors, yet Ploughing Oxen were Stolen by Warriors. plusnews.ug 
Farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are facing significant challenges in tilling their lands due to limited access to tractor services, to they rely on manual labor. Lack of tractors remains a persistent problem, especially during the rainy season when timely cultivation is crucial. John Robert Adupa, the LC3 Chairperson of Lotisan Sub-County in Moroto district, …
(2026-04-04). Iran War: Prospects of a US Ground Invasion of Kharg Island. According to Trump: "… Some Stupid People Say Why are You Doing That? But they are Stupid" globalresearch.ca Anyone tuned into Trump's 'national address to the American people' expecting an 'important update' would have been disappointed…
(2026-04-04). US says it arrested relatives of slain Iran general Soleimani. newarab.com 
Two family members of slain Iranian general "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a department statement said. | It identified the niece as Hamideh Soleimani Afsha…
(2026-04-04). Bundibugyo Elderly Left Out of Senior Citizens Grant Over Data Gaps. plusnews.ug Many elderly residents in Bundibugyo District have been left out of the Senior Citizens Grant (SCG) due to gaps in registration and data management, raising concerns about access to the government's social protection program. Despite 1,337 registered beneficiaries, several seniors say they were not captured in the system and are not receiving the funds. The …
(2026-04-04). How Australians are taking their health back into their own hands. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Businessman Arrested Over Killing of 13-Year-Old Boy. plusnews.ug Police in Masindi District are holding a businessman, Michael Otuga, over the alleged murder of a 13-year-old boy following a suspected theft incident. The deceased has been identified as Phillip Apuuli, a resident of Ejinga-Tuwasati Village in Nyantonzi Sub-county. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the incident occurred on March 10, 2026, …
(2026-04-04). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-04). Science is not neutral: The rubella vaccine and the attack on public health. wsws.org Stanley Plotkin, the virologist whose RA 27/3 rubella vaccine has immunized hundreds of millions of children worldwide, has reacted to the ongoing dismantling of public health with undisguised despair. This report traces the science he built, the class forces that made it possible, and the way forward against the ultra-right assault on vaccines.
(2026-04-04). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.
(2026-04-04). Canada and natural gas and fertilizer and get on it. wattsupwiththat.com Chasing Chinese EVs is ideological nonsense; building the world's biggest fertilizer industry should be Canada's number one priority.
(2026-04-04). Trump Axed Nearly $1B in Solar Funding as Puerto Rico Faces Power Outages. truthout.org María Pérez lost power for about three months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Her home in Salinas, on the island's southern coast, sits near a river. As the hurricane knocked out the island's grid and sent rainwaters surging down from the mountains, Perez's house flooded with a swirling mix of muddy water and animal feces, rising 3 feet high and warping the hallways. |
(2026-04-04). The least Miliband could do is stand against new North Sea oil drilling. thecanary.co 
Energy secretary Ed Miliband is facing renewed pressure to enable new privatised oil drilling in the North Sea. But the right-wing press appears to have jumped the gun in reporting that he is poised to license such climate-destroying activity. And prime minister Keir Starmer has said the decision lies with Miliband. North Sea — The […] | By
(2026-04-04). Sandstorm hits Beijing, with over 60% traced to southern Mongolia. ecns.cn A sandstorm swept Beijing on Friday as dust was carried in from upstream regions, with southern Mongolia a major source of airborne particles affecting the capital, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). 1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured. scmp.com At least one person died and 60 others were injured in what seemed to be a crush of fans at a popular football team's stadium in the Peruvian capital on Friday night, authorities reported. | Police said officers rescued people trapped as a result of an influx of Alianza Lima fans in the south stands of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium the night before their team's scheduled game against their biggest rival, Universitario.
(2026-04-04). Kyegegwa Schools Step Up Measles Prevention Amid Outbreak. plusnews.ug 
Kyegegwa District schools have intensified measures to prevent the spread of measles following a confirmed outbreak in the district. District health officials reported the outbreak on March 20, after the Uganda Virus Research Institute confirmed positive measles samples collected from children in Kiruhura Village, Ruhangiire Parish, Rwentuha Sub-county. In response, schools have implemented Standard Operating …
(2026-04-04). Family of Ugandan Killed in Ukraine War Struggles to Repatriate Body 2 Months Later. plusnews.ug The family of the late Edison Kamwesigye, 46, is struggling to repatriate his body two months after he was killed on the frontline in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, where he had been fighting alongside Russian armed forces. Kamwesigye, a son of John Mwesigwa Zaire, 70, and Apophia Akatukunda, 60, residents of Kibombo Village in Nyakeina …
(2026-04-04). Sunday 4/12: Speak Out Socialists Organizing Meeting for International Day. indybay.org Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. Center | 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2026-04-04). Amphibious Warfare: Operations and Scenarios for the Possible Seizure of Iranian Islands in the Persian Gulf. globalresearch.ca With the deployment of additional U.S. Marine Corps units, elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, and elite special operations forces to the Middle East (estimated at up to 10,000 personnel), discussions in expert and media circles have once again intensified …
(2026-04-04). Explosion hits pro-Israel centre in the Netherlands. newarab.com 
A blast hit a pro-Israeli centre in the Netherlands causing minimal damage and no injuries, police said Saturday, as the targeted group pointed to a spate of similar incidents across Europe. | A police spokeswoman told AFP no one was inside the site run by Christians for Israel, a non-profit in the central town of Nijkerk, when the explosion went off outside its gate late on Friday. | "Investigations revealed that a person dressed in black placed the explosive device," the police added in a statement, appealing for witnesses to come forward. | Christians for Israel said it was "shocked" by what it described as pa…
(2026-04-04). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-04). Israel destroys bridges, kills more civilians in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Israel Observers widely believe that Israel is trying On Friday night, the Isr…
(2026-04-04). Indonesia receives bodies of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Foreign Minister Sugiono told reporters that Indonesia wants a thorough UN investigation into the deaths.
(2026-04-04). Witness records Israeli strike on building in Lebanon's Tyre. aljazeera.com Video captured the moment an Israeli strike targeted a building in Burj Shamali in Lebanon's Tyre district.
(2026-04-04). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-04). Call for a Global Day of Feminist Solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu The World March of Women (WMM) has announced a 24-hour global day of feminist solidarity in support of Cuban women and their revolutionary resistance, on the anniversary of the birth of Vilma Espín, clandestine fighter and long-time president of the Federation of Cuban Women, to be celebrated next Tuesday, April 7th.
(2026-04-04). Trouble for Nexstar merger that would create mega-network for MAGA. mronline.org 
It's not exactly breaking news that President Donald Trump endlessly attacks the media, or that his administration lapdogs quickly echo his gripes.
(2026-04-04). Wills, power of attorney and more: What Pennsylvania estate planning lawyers want you to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Estate planning isn't just for the rich and wealthy, and it doesn't usually involve a dramatic reading of someone's will or sinister plots among competitive heirs like Hollywood would make you believe. | Creating a will, power of attorney and advance health care directives can ensure that your wishes are honored when it comes to financial decisions, distribution of assets, medical treatments and end-of-life interventions. | People may feel more urgency to make these legal do…
(2026-04-04). SFPD-ICE Collusion Protested at Mission Police Station. indybay.org SF a "sanctuary" city?>
(2026-04-04). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-04). Freed Palestinian prisoner dies in Egypt amid neglect concerns. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Authority previously suspended Dr Fadi Kassab, the medical advisor at the Palestinian embassy in
(2026-04-04). Preserving the Easter Bunny's Pennsylvania origins at Delaware's Winterthur Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Easter Bunny may be known for hopping across the country each spring, but the origins of how the tale became a celebrated tradition in America can be traced back to Pennsylvania. | German immigrants introduced the tradition in the 1600s, bringing with them the legend of the Osterhase, or Easter hare—a folkloric figure said to lay colorful eggs for children. | One of the earliest known depictions of the Easter Bunny in the United States comes from an illustration by…
(2026-04-04). Data Centers, Hot Air, and the Reinvention of the Urban Heat Island. wattsupwiththat.com Researchers examined more than 6,000 data centers worldwide and found that surrounding areas experienced an average land surface temperature increase of about 2 ∞C…
(2026-04-04). Explainer: Zhang Xuefeng's success is system's failure. moderndiplomacy.eu Two years ago, Zhang Xuefeng — China's most famous social media influencer in the field of education, also called "education-guru," said: "My life goal is that if I die one day, there will be a trending topic on major platforms called 'Zhang Xuefeng is dead'." The news last week of his sudden death due to …
(2026-04-04). Afghanistan quake kills 12, including 8 members of same family. newarab.com 
An The 5.8-magnitude quake struck at 8: 42 pm (1612 GMT) on Friday at a depth of 186 kilometres (115 miles) at the epicentre in northeastern Badakhshan province, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). | "As a result of this earthqu…
(2026-04-04). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). Iran war: 5 EU nations urge tax on energy firms' profits. scmp.com Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from ‚Äåthe ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. | The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call in a letter dated Friday, saying such a measure would be a signal that "we stand united and are able to take action".
(2026-04-04). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-04). Musician's unions condemn Trump's attack against Bruce Springsteen. indybay.org Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda at the 3/28/2026 No Kings rally in Minneapolis.
(2026-04-04). Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 3, 2026 |
(2026-04-04). Uttarakhand CM Unveils Vision for Modern Dehradun: Heritage Meets Development. devdiscourse.com Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed trainee police constables at Dehradun's Police Lines, urging them to strengthen law and order, actively participate in disaster management, and improve traffic flows.
(2026-04-04). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.
(2026-04-04). Probe underway into failure of rocket launch. ecns.cn The maiden flight of the TL 3, a new heavy-lift model of liquid-propellant carrier rocket, built by Beijing-based private rocket maker Space Pioneer, was unsuccessful on Friday afternoon.
(2026-04-04). Meghalaya SSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) has officially confirmed the date and time to announce the Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination result 2026.
(2026-04-04). Road Rage: Entry Tax Protests Ignite Bilaspur. devdiscourse.com Traffic came to a standstill in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, as individuals from Punjab staged a protest against the hike in entry tax on vehicles registered outside the state. The increased tax has incited public outcry since it was implemented.
(2026-04-04). SCOTUS Rules Against Trans Community on Transgender Day of Visibility. indybay.org On March 31, the day celebrated internationally as Transgender Day of Visibility, the US Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The court rejected a Colorado ban on LGBTQ child "conversion therapy", ruling against a law banning the discredited practice on free speech grounds. Demonstrators in Mountain View, CA said the announcement of the ruling was intentionally timed.
(2026-04-04). A View from Tehran: War caused a new Kind of Stability. juancole.com Tehran (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In Tehran, the expected signs of wartime breakdown are largely absent. | The conventional logic of war tends to follow a simple assumption: sustained external pressure leads to internal fracture. In the case of Iran, much of the prevailing analysis particularly in Western policy circles has followed this line, suggesting that military escalation combined with economic strain would deepen domestic divisions and potentially destabilize the state. | Yet developments inside Iran point in a different direction. | Rather than triggering collapse, external pressure ap…
(2026-04-04). Palestinian Christians Observe Palm Sunday with Prayers for an End to the War. unicornriot.ninja 
(2026-04-04). Wednesday 4/15: Turn Up the Heat: No Tax Dollars for ICE, War, or Genocide. indybay.org Online | www.mobilize.us/uscpraction/event/932037……
(2026-04-04). Chinese, Swiss envoys hold phone talks on Middle East tensions. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss special envoy to the Middle East.
(2026-04-04). The Subminimum Wage: 35 Years and Still Waiting for Change. counterpunch.org As another April 1st rolls by, it marks 35 years of the $2.13 federal subminimum wage. Yes, I realize this seems like an April Fool's joke, but it is no joke for millions of tipped workers. How did this happen? The 1996 amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act froze the subminimum wage "in perpetuity"
(2026-04-04). Makkah International Airport gets official nod. ummid.com The Holy City of Makkah al Mukarramah is finally set to get its own international airport.
(2026-04-04). Wave of job cuts in New Zealand. wsws.org Mass layoffs and factory closures are being facilitated by the corporatist trade unions, which are seeking to channel workers' anger into the dead-end of supporting the opposition Labour Party.
(2026-04-04). UAH v6.1 Global Temperature Update for March, 2026: +0.38 deg. C. wattsupwiththat.com The Version 6.1 global average lower tropospheric temperature (LT) anomaly for March, 2026 was +0.38 deg. C departure from the 1991-2020 mean, statistically unchanged from the February, 2026 value of +0.39 deg. C.
(2026-04-04). NGO mediCuba-Europa relaunches all its projects and campaigns. radiohc.cu The solidarity organization based in Switzerland is reinforcing its aid in the face of the tightening of the blockade and the energy siege against the island, with projects involving pacemakers, solar energy, and an upcoming General Assembly in Bellinzona. | The NGO mediCuba-Europa, which brings together numerous associations and groups from across the continent and is headquartered in Switzerland, has launched an appeal to redouble solidarity with Cuba in light of the worsening living conditions on the island, due to the tightening of the US blockade and the energy siege of recent months. In a letter sent to its…
(2026-04-04). Academic Freedom May Be Flourishing at America's Best Liberal Arts Colleges, But They Are Still in Danger of Losing Their Distinctiveness. scheerpost.com Austin Sarat ScheerPost In late January, Professor Ian Bogost published a very flattering account of four premier liberal arts colleges: Amherst (where I teach), Davidson, Smith, and Vassar. As he wrote, "After spending several weeks on my tour of wealthy, liberal-arts colleges, I grew to think that the pitch they're making to prospective students and their …
(2026-04-04). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-04). Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity. portside.org Artificial Intelligence vs. Human Stupidity |
(2026-04-04). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-04). Friday 4/10: Film Screening & Fundraiser for the Prairieland Defendants. indybay.org SubRosa Community Space, 703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-04). Sleep apnea effective care begins with preparation before treatment. ummid.com Explaining that proper planning plays a key role in managing sleep apnea, experts said effective care for the sleep disorder actually begins with detailed preparation before any treatment is introduced.
(2026-04-04). Chinese regulator urges TV industry to curb 'appearance obsession' after drama backlash. ecns.cn China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
(2026-04-04). Cesar Chavez at 95: Debunking the Myth. indybay.org The real history of Cesar Chavez and the history of the UFW is important for working people today…
(2026-04-04). Manitowoc, May 1, 2026: Workers Over Billionaires! Rally and March. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2004-04-26). Ronaldo scores twice on return. tribune.com.pk 
Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return from a month-long injury layoff by scoring twice in the second half as Al Nassr maintained their winning run with a 5-2 victory over bottom side Al Najma in the Saudi Pro League on Friday. | The Portuguese forward, sidelined since February, had missed Al Nassr's previous two ‚Å league matches and was also ruled out of Portugal's friendlies against Mexico and the United States last month. | Al Najma, who have won only once in 27 league games, took a surprise lead a minute before halftime through Rakan Al Tulayhi. | Al Nassr responded swiftly, with Abdullah A…
(2026-04-04). 'China spa' trend draws global tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences. ecns.cn As "China travel" gains momentum, international visitors are looking beyond sightseeing for more immersive, everyday cultural experiences, with 24-hour spas emerging as a viral trend on social media.
(2026-04-04). New Normal Photography No Kings! March 28, 2026 Madison (Photos). wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-04-04). Saturday 4/4: San José ⚪ -Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José, CA 95117…
(2026-04-04). Bengaluru FC Triumphs Over FC Goa in Crucial ISL Match. devdiscourse.com Bengaluru FC claimed a vital 2-0 victory over FC Goa in the Indian Super League on Saturday, thanks to goals from captain Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.
(2026-04-04). China launches crackdown on organized crime, seeks public tips. ecns.cn Public security authorities across China have launched a campaign targeting organized crime groups known as the "six bullies," while urging the public to report suspected illegal activities, according to official notices issued since March.
(2026-04-04). Monday 4/6: Chris4Mayor2026 Campaign Dinner & Mark Levy Concert. indybay.org 123 Green Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2026-04-04). UPPSC 2024 Final Result Declared, 33 Muslims Among Toppers. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) Sunday March 29, 2026 declared the final result of Provincial Civil Services (PCS) Examination 2024 on its official website along with the list of toppers recommended for various posts.
(2026-04-04). Trump imposes 100% tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients.
(2026-04-04). Rocky Brands: driving job creation. sanews.gov.za Rocky Brands: driving job creation | By More Matshediso | Rishav Juglall is not just an entrepreneur; he is the man behind Rocky Brands, a business that has created 48 employment opportunities. | Based in Midrand, Rocky Brands manufactures and supplies high-quality cleaning products to retailers across South Africa. | In 2022, his business was named Pick n Pay Business Supplier of the Year. Furthermore, in 2023, his company secured R15.7 million in blended funding from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). | The IDC, an entity of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), drives job creatio…
(2026-04-04). Trump's plan to fund world war through social counter-revolution. wsws.org On Friday, the Trump administration unveiled a budget blueprint centered on a vast escalation of military spending. In its Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, the White House is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for "defense"—that is, for military aggression—which would be the highest level of military spending in modern history.
(2026-04-04). A few months after deadly raid, police storm Bedouin village, fire stun grenades, residents say. haaretz.com Tarabin residents reported that police fired stun grenades and rubber bullets and damaged cars, adding that forces confiscated an ATV on the suspicion it was stolen and detained an elderly woman before 'returning with reinforcements to provoke people'…
(2026-04-04). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Doctors strike across Sri Lanka; Australian rail workers locked out by state government over limited work bans.
(2026-04-04). Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org After the House of Representatives passed bills to send $10 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in January, the nation's largest union of registered nurses published a demand that Congress abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Nurses demand the removal of immigration enforcement agents from communities, the abolition of ICE, and accountability for this… |
(2026-04-04). Israeli measures tighten grip on Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque. aljazeera.com Hebron's Ibrahimi Mosque sees intensified control, with Israeli measures resembling policies applied at Al-Aqsa Mosque.
(2026-04-04). FO Exclusive: Big Trouble in the US Private Credit Market. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, conclude the March 2026 edition of FO Exclusive by analyzing the US private credit market, a $2 trillion sector that experienced serious trouble this month. Warning signs flashing red The US private…
(2026-04-04). Review finds 'clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI'. thecanary.co 
A review aimed at improving the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)'s handling of domestic violence, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and misogyny has: …identified clear evidence of sexism and misogyny within the PSNI. The report arrives following renewed focus on the North of Ireland having the worst rate of femicide across Britain and […] | By
(2026-04-04). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-04). Remembering Desmond Filby: Sovereign Citizen and accused child flasher. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-04). Iraq, Bosnia and Herzegovina qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026. ummid.com Iraq, and Bosnia and Herzegovina – the two Muslim dominated countries that battled Zionist imposed wars, have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
(2026-04-04). Rajasthan Royals Claim Thrilling Victory in IPL Showdown. devdiscourse.com In an exhilarating Indian Premier League match, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious, defeating Gujarat Titans by a narrow margin of six runs.
(2026-04-04). US Loses F-15 A-10 Warplanes as Costs Rise Amid War on Iran. thealtworld.com The US has lost an F-15 and A-10 warplane over Iran within a short span of time; | While this is a tactical snapshot that may betray strategic reality, it poses possible implications regarding Iranian air defense capabilities and strategies based on air ambushes; | If further incidents like this take place, it may force the US to scale back sorties over Iran and depend more on stand-off strikes, reducing the pace and intensity of US aggression; | It is important to back up possible strategic implications with more than a single tactical snapshot meaning only time will tell regarding the significance of this…
(2026-04-04). Claim: Climate change may produce "fast-food" phytoplankton. wattsupwiththat.com Model based "chicken of the sea"
(2026-04-04). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-04). UAV Prototype Crash Raises Eyebrows in Rural Village. devdiscourse.com In an unexpected turn of events, a UAV prototype from LAT Aerospace crashed into a field near Nandpur village following a test flight that went awry on Friday evening. The unmanned vehicle developed a mechanical snag, losing control before hitting the ground.
(2004-04-26). CAS imposes lifetime ban on Pakistan weightlifting officials for doping violations. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has welcomed the Court of Arbitration for Sport Anti-Doping Division's ruling imposing lifetime bans on former Pakistan Weightlifting Federation President Hafiz Imran Butt and coach Irfan Butt for serious anti-doping rule violations. | The PSB described the decision as a major step in safeguarding the integrity of sport and ensuring accountability for individuals involved in systemic doping practices. | A spokesperson for the board said the CAS ruling independently validates PSB's firm stance against doping in Pakistan. | "We had already taken decisive action in November 2025, s…
(2026-04-04). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
(2026-04-04). When they come for the homes. mondoweiss.net 
The recent military raid and eviction of 11 Palestinian homes in Silwan are part of Israel's coordinated assault on the conditions that make psychological life possible: home, continuity, and the right to remain. We must resist.
(2026-04-04). Corbyn denies endorsing ex-Tories but it's still an almighty mess. thecanary.co 
On Thursday 2 April, a leaflet emerged featuring three ex-Tory councillors who claimed to be "endorsed" by Jeremy Corbyn. Since then, Your Party and Corbyn have denied endorsing these men. Instead, the situation seems to be that they recently joined the Walsall Community Independents group which Corbyn has voiced support for. Corbyn's supporters are furious […] | By
(2026-04-04). Iran Refuses To Meet/Deal With US Gov, Troops Deployed In Iran The "Donald Trump Has Changed" Lie. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, an in-depth investigatory show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (4/3/26). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the
(2026-04-04). Friday 4/3: Free Food Church in Felton (formerly Zayante) every Friday 4-6+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org Hallcrest Vineyards, 379 Felton Empire Rd. Felton CA 95018 a quarter mile from downtown | *location has recently changed and may change again soon…
(2026-04-04). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.
(2026-04-04). Trio facing arson charges over UK Jewish ambulance attack. newarab.com 
Three young men have been charged with arson over British citizens Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, will appear on Saturday at Westminster court alongside an unnamed 17-year-old UK-Pakistani dual-national over the March 23 attack. | The three were arrested at separate addresses in east London on Wednesday. | They were charged with arson, "being reckless as to whether life would be endangered," the capital's…
(2026-04-04). Car slams into Louisiana Lao New Year parade, injuring about 15 people. aljazeera.com Authorities in New Iberia, Louisiana, have said the incident does not appear to be an intentional car-ramming.
(2026-04-04). Israel bombs Tyre in Lebanon after ordering residents to flee. newarab.com 
Israel's military renewed its strikes on the southern Lebanese city of Israel has The Israeli army struck three buildings it had warned people to evacuate, according…
(2026-04-04). Australian Labor government secretly sends SAS to join the war against Iran. wsws.org The Special Air Service Regiment was evidently sent in mid-March, showing that nothing the Albanese government says about the war can be believed.
(2026-04-04). Judiciary Mourns Retired Supreme Court Judge Augustine Nshimye. plusnews.ug 
The Judiciary has mourned the death of retired Supreme Court Justice Augustine Sebutulo Nshimye, describing him as a distinguished jurist and statesman whose lifelong service greatly shaped Uganda's legal and political landscape. Justice Nshimye passed away on April 3, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 12, 1946, in Namutamba, Bulera Sub-county, Mityana …
(2026-04-04). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio……
(2026-04-04). How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba. popularresistance.org In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. | On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.
(2026-04-04). Weeks After US Claimed "All Iranian Air Defenses Destroyed," Iran Downs, Damages Multiple US Aircraft in One Day. thealtworld.com 
At least 1 F-15 was shot down and only one of its 2 crew members rescued; During the rescue attempt, an A-10 warplane was downed, the pilot ejected/rescued; A Blackhawk helicopter was also fired on, damaging the aircraft and injuring the crew; While this in and of itself will not "win" the war for Iran and is tactical rather than strategic, it does call into question US claims of "air superiority" which the US clearly does not have and even claims of localized air superiority which appears to be subject to Iranian air defense ambushes; The real question is how widespread is this and what impact will it have on US…
(2026-04-04). Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide. ecns.cn The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.
(2026-04-04). How initiatives to narrow Africa's digital gap are affecting women's representation. globalvoices.org 
Africa Wiki Women increases African women's visibility in the Wikimedia and Wikipedia ecosystem Global Voices In
(2026-04-04). Trump impulsa presupuesto militar de 1.5 billones con recortes en salud, educación y medio ambiente. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, propuso aumentar el gasto militar a 1.5 billones de dólares en su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, publicado el viernes, la mayor solicitud de este tipo en décadas, lo que refleja su énfasis en las inversiones militares de Estados Unidos por encima de los programas sociales, que considera subvenciones "secuestradas por radicales".
(2026-04-04). Experiencias positivas en operaciones con nuevas emisiones monetarias. cubadebate.cu Mientras se estrenan los billetes de alta denominación en el sistema bancarios, clientes y empleados resaltan los beneficios de contar con más opciones dentro del actual cono monetario cubano, los valores desde el punto de vista gráfico y simbólico al incorporar la imagen de patriotas cubanas; la funcionalidad, la seguridad y la agilización de las operaciones.
(2026-04-04). Trabaja Guantánamo por enrumbar el incremento de las exportaciones. cubadebate.cu Para el segundo semestre del año, se prevé que a los tradicionales rubros exportables de la provincia de Guantánamo, entre ellos el café, la miel de abeja y derivados del coco y el cacao, se incorporen productos que están en fomento como el tetí (alevín marino) y la fibra larga de coco.
(2004-04-26). Everybody's talking about Italy after World Cup flop. tribune.com.pk 
Italy's latest World Cup failure has triggered a national inquest, with Saturday's Serie A press conferences inevitably dominated by questions about where it all went wrong and what needs to be done. | Italy missed a third straight World Cup after a playoff loss to Bosnia on Tuesday, prompting both manager Gennaro Gattuso and federation chief Gabriele Gravina to step down. Genoa manager Daniele De Rossi knows what it takes not only to reach a World Cup, but to win one, having been part of Italy's triumphant 2006 squad. | Ahead of his side's match at Juventus on Monday, a question abo…
(2026-04-04). Al menos un muerto y 47 heridos durante encuentro de hinchas en estadio de Alianza Lima. cubadebate.cu Al menos una persona murió y 47 resultaron heridas la noche del viernes en el Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, sede del club peruano Alianza Lima, durante una concentración de hinchas que generó en un confuso incidente cuyas causas son investigadas.
(2026-04-04). En todo el mundo, la autoorganización popular asume el papel de los gobiernos de la burguesía. strategic-culture.su El Eje de la Resistencia señala el camino a todas las masas oprimidas del mundo. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | El genocidi…
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid 1-2 Barcelona: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our live updates, including post-match reaction, of the Spanish top-flight match.
(2026-04-04). Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: La Liga preview — teams, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Barcelona will be without Raphinha for all three rapid-fire matches against Atletico Madrid in the coming weeks.
(2026-04-04). Lewandowski claims late La Liga win for Barcelona at Atletico. aljazeera.com Barcelona move seven points clear of Real Madrid at the top of Spanish football's La Liga after beating Atletico 2-1.
(2004-04-26). Barcelona beat 10-man Atletico. tribune.com.pk 
Robert Lewandowski shouldered home a dramatic late winner for Barcelona as they edged Atletico Madrid 2-1 to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga after Real Madrid slipped up. | Second-placed Real were beaten 2-1 at Mallorca earlier on Saturday, and Barca capitalised at the Metropolitano stadium to take a big step towards defending the league title. | Marcus Rashford pulled Barca level after Giuliano Simeone opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half. | Atletico midfielder Nico Gonzalez was sent off just before the break, and his team dug deep with 10 men to try and avoid defeat, which they al…