presstv.co.uk (2026-04-24). Germanys complicity in US-Israeli war crimesGermany and Italy have blocked a bid by Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland to suspend a European Union's partnership agreement with Israel.
Germany has long extended support to the Israeli regime despite its ongoing genocide in Gaza, atrocities against Palestinians in the West Bank, and the aggressions against elsewhere in the region, including Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). Soldier Involved in Maduro Abduction Arrested for Profiting Off Polymarket Bets. truthout.org The US Justice Department announced Thursday that an American special forces soldier has been arrested and charged for pocketing over $400,000 by betting, on the basis of classified information, on the timing of the Trump administration's illegal abduction of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, an active-duty soldier in the US Army who was involved in planning and executing… |
(2026-04-24). Trump's Venezuela, Boat Strike Campaign Have Cost Nearly $5 Billion So Far. truthout.org The Trump administration's operations in Latin America over the past seven months have cost nearly $5 billion, finds a new analysis — enough to fund Medicaid for half a million Americans for a year. Thus far, the combination of the military costs for the deadly raid of Venezuela and abduction of then-President Nicolás Maduro as well as the U.S.'s boat strike and surveillance campaign in the… |
(2026-04-24). Not Even the Pope Is Safe from Trump's Threats. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | With his supposed desire to portray himself as an all-powerful king, the convicted pedophile President Donald Trump lashed out without restraint against Pope Leo XIV because he disliked the comments the leader of the Catholic Church made about those responsible for wars around the world. | On several occasions, the Holy Father has condemned the leaders who spend billions on war and has stated that the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants." | During a recent visit to Cameroon, he stated: | "The architects of war pretend to ignore that it takes only an instant to destroy, b…
(2026-04-24). Artists group launches boycott of New York cultural center 92NY over support for war, genocide. wsws.org 92NO has called for a boycott by speakers and the public of events to protest the institution's support for the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the war in Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). Trump is fed up with the Iran war. no guarantee he restart it. haaretz.com Netanyahu hopes Trump will follow through on his threats against Iran, but it is doubtful the Islamic Republic is impressed by them ‚ñ The scale of the fighting in Lebanon is far more modest than the public might be led to believe ‚ñ The renewed focus on Gaza is not coincidental, nor is it detached from political considerations ‚ñ And what is unfolding within the Shin Bet under Zini should raise red flags…
(2026-04-24). Headlines for April 24, 2026. democracynow.org Israel Continues Strikes on Southern Lebanon as Trump Announces 3-Week Ceasefire Extension, Trump Says He's Under No Pressure to End War with Iran, Israel Kills Palestinian Civilians, Including Children, in Latest Gaza Ceasefire Violations, Senate GOP Advances $70 Billion Funding Plan for ICE, Border Patrol, Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize Hundreds of U.S. Citizens, Trump Administration May Deport Afghan Refugees Who Aided U.S. Forces to Congo, U.S. Seeks to Deport Iranian Doctoral Student Who Provided Media Commentary on Iran War, Iranian Asylum Seekers Jailed by ICE Are Not Related to Military Co…
(2026-04-24). Israel's 'peace' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-24). Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil Killed in Israeli Strike, Medics Blocked from Saving Her Under Rubble. democracynow.org 
Israeli forces killed the prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil on Wednesday despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Khalil and her colleague, photographer Zeinab Faraj, were reporting from southern Lebanon when an Israeli drone struck a car near them, killing two civilians. Khalil and Faraj sought shelter in a nearby building, but then Israel struck that building, as well. Emergency and medical workers rescued Faraj but came under fire before they could rescue Khalil, and were prevented by the Israeli military from returning for over six hours. Khalil died by the time her body was recovered from unde…
(2026-04-24). Chris Hedges: The political dysfunction of Trump as God. asiapacificreport.nz Trump's portrayal of himself as Jesus, or anointed by Jesus, is typical of cult leaders, writes Chris Hedges. ANALYSIS: By Chris Hedges During the two years I spent writing American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America, I encountered numerous mini-Trumps. These self-proclaimed pastors — very few had any formal religious training —…
(2026-04-24). Podcast: Oh, Christian Zionists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Caitlin and Tim discuss Christian Zionism, Israel, authentic spirituality, and Jesus statues: _________________ The best way to make sure you see everything I write is to get on my free mailing list. My work is entirely reader-supported, so if you enjoyed this piece here are some options where you can toss some money into my …
(2026-04-24). People Against Genocide abseil into UAV Tactical Systems factory in Leicester. thecanary.co 
From approximately 3am on Friday 24 April, People Against Genocide began occupying the roof of the Leicester factory of UAV Tactical Systems. Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons maker, owns the company. UAV Tactical Systems produces drones for the Israeli military's killer drone fleet, of which Elbit supplies over 85%. Then at approximately 10am, an action […] | By
(2026-04-24). Taxpayer Revolt Grows Against Funding War, Empire, Genocide, And ICE. popularresistance.org Last week, on Tax Day, April 15, thousands of taxpayers took to the streets nationwide to demand: no more tax dollars for war, empire, genocide, and ICE. Coordinated actions took place in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Minnesota, California, and other states. The nationwide Day of Action was initiated by the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and Taxpayers Against Genocide(TAG) as a Pledge of Action. Dozens of other major civil society and human rights organizations signed the pledge and endorsed the Day of Action. Additionally, individual actions were planned b…
(2026-04-24). A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody: US President. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. | "Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. | REPORTER: Would you use a nuclear weapon against Iran? | PRESIDENT TRUMP: No. Why would a stupid question like that be asked? | Why would l use a nuclear weapon when we've totally decimated Iran without it? A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody. pic.twitter.com/7hAlHLrNT4 | — Depar…
(2026-04-24). Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-04-24). Insights | Consensus that 'disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime' should be strengthened: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The international community should strengthen the consensus that disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime, said a Malaysian scholar during the Islam-Confucianism Civilizational Dialogue 2026 held in Beijing last week.
(2026-04-24). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-24). How many US troops injured – 428 or…? Trump scared of public anger, covers up Iran war casualties. hindustantimes.com As Iran seizes two key ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a bombshell report alleges the Pentagon quietly cut wounded‚Äëin‚Äëaction figures from 428 down to 411 during the ceasefire. With officials calling it "the definition of a cover‚Äëup" and Trump misstating who died, questions over honesty and accountability are exploding.
(2026-04-24). The First-Ever Conference to End Fossil Fuels Has to Address Militarism, Too. truthout.org We cannot separate fossil fuels from the ongoing U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The volatility surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has shaken the global economy, restricting the passage of oil from the largest producers in the Gulf region. The economic costs of this illegal, unjust, and unpopular war are mounting alongside the heartbreaking human costs — including troops lost and thousands killed… |
(2026-04-24). Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. | US President Donald Trump on Monday acknowledged that while Iran's conventional navy had been largely destroyed, its "fast-attack ships" had not been considered much of a threat. | He said any such vessels coming near a US blockade set up outside the strait would be "immediately ELIMINATED" using the "same system of kill" deployed in the Caribbean and Pacific, where US air strikes have hit suspected drug boats…
(2026-04-24). America's AI Advantage Runs into Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz. wattsupwiththat.com The Iran war has shown two things at once. It has shown that AI now matters at operational speed, and it has shown that the material base required to sustain that advantage is narrower and more fragile than U.S. policy has treated it. Strategic reserves for critical semiconductor inputs, more diversified supply chains for industrial gases and specialty chemicals, and a policy framework that treats chip-material security as a national-security problem rather than a procurement footnote are no longer optional. They are part of the price of sustaining an AI advantage in a world where supply chains have become battle…
(2026-04-24). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-24). As third carrier strike group arrives, Trump orders Navy to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a Truth Social post on Thursday morning, President Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be" that he claimed without proof were placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy seizes Epaminondas container ship in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Navy Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that it has confiscated "Epaminondas" container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a "shining example" of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Tehran's Nabovvat Square late on Thursday to strongly condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-24). Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after the US President Donald Trump criticized the Catholic leader last week for not doing so while speaking out against the US-Israel war with Iran. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried the deaths of "so many" civilians in the war and lamented the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in comments aboard his return flight to Rome after a four-nation Africa tour. | "I condemn all actions that are unjust. I condemn the taking of people's lives," the pope said in response to a question in a press c…
(2026-04-24). Baghaei categorically rejects Arab League claims against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has vehemently dismissed a resolution issued by the foreign ministers of the Arab League against Iran's defensive operations during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo XIV once again denounces US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have created chaos for the global economy and for Iran's entire innocent population, who are suffering because of this war.
(2026-04-24). US-Israel war on Iran is accelerating climate change. wsws.org A new analysis by the Climate and Community Institute finds that the first two weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran produced more greenhouse gas emissions than Iceland with its volcanos generates in a year and that the consequences for fossil fuel dependence will dwarf the emissions of the fighting itself.
(2026-04-24). Trump positioning to end the US-Israel-Iran conflict. onlineopinion.com.au From Tokyo Bay to Tehran? A 1945-style instrument of surrender is being floated as the only way to end the Iran war.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, describing it as a deliberate attempt to silence truth and a grave violation of the international law.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israel crime in occupied Palestinian territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has strongly condemned the continued Israeli crimes in the occupied Palestine in Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and assassination of the Palestinian activists.
(2026-04-24). Israel anti-Iran remarks failed attempt to justify aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Israeli regime levels baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a "desperate" attempt to justify its unlawful acts of aggression in the region.
(2026-04-24). Amid Hormuz deadlock, Somalia 'blocks' Israel's Red Sea shipping. newarab.com 
Tensions in the standoff between the US and Iran over the "In Iran there are no 'hard-liners' or 'moderates'. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries," Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrote in almost identical social media…
(2026-04-24). US, Israel 'plan huge assault on Iran' as ceasefire hopes falter. newarab.com 
The dispute over the strategic waterway has emerged as a key hurdle in peace talks, with both countries engaged in an ongoing standoff after the US imposed a Tehran -…
(2026-04-24). Palestine Chronicle LIVE BLOG: Trump Unveils New Iran Offer as Israel Threatens to 'Return Iran to Stone Age' — Day 55. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-24). Report: U.S. plans strike on Hormuz defenses if cease-fire deteriorates. haaretz.com
(2026-04-24). China urges citizens to avoid Iran, calls on those there to leave amid security risks. ecns.cn China has warned its citizens not to travel to Iran and urged those already in the country to leave or move to safer areas, citing ongoing security risks, its embassy in Iran said.
(2026-04-24). The Push Toward Total War With Iran. popularresistance.org The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. | In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Glenn Diesen to dismantle the illusion of diplomacy surrounding the Iran conflict. What's being sold as negotiation, he argues, is little more than theater—designed to calm markets, not stop bombs. | Behind the headlines, a far more dangerous reality is taking shape: a coordinated buildup for what Macgregor describes as a potential "total war" scenario, one that moves beyond military targets…
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will begin a regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.
(2026-04-24). Iran FM to visit Islamabad with hopes of news US truce talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Trump's Truth Social Posts Upended Iran War Negotiations — Report. truthout.org The United States military announced on Thursday that a third aircraft carrier has arrived in the Middle East, the most the U.S. has sent to the region since the Iraq War. The U.S.S. George H.W. Bush carries over 80 aircraft and has more than 5,500 sailors and air crew on board. Officials would not elaborate on plans for the Bush, but analysts suggested its arrival to the area could mean an… |
(2026-04-24). Hegseth Says US Military Should Win Nobel Peace Prize "Every Single Year" truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the U.S. military should win the Nobel Peace Prize "every single year" because it wages war "the right way" — just seconds after bragging about his reshaping of the military to ensure that officers can carry out "maximum violence" under his chain of command. In a briefing on the Iran war on Friday, a TMZ employee asked Hegseth if he would consider… |
(2026-04-24). Global Sumud Flotilla Expands By 50% In Italy. popularresistance.org Siracusa, Italy — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla enters a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa, forming a significantly expanded unified fleet preparing to continue its journey toward Gaza. | With 25 additional boats joining in Italy, the flotilla now exceeds the size of last year's entire mission, signaling growing international participation and intensifying civilian pressure to challenge Israel's illegal siege on Gaza. With two additional ports still ahead, the mission continues to build in scale, coordination, and globa…
(2026-04-24). Lacking Proper Sanitation, Gaza's Tent Camps Are Being Overrun by Rodents. truthout.org In Gaza, displaced families are locked in a relentless battle. Since February 2026, a new terror has emerged: Predatory rodents are shredding the tents that residents spent years pleading for at aid organizations and have also begun attacking and biting humans. This has created a state of panic across the camps. Parents now take shifts through the night, standing guard to protect their sleeping… |
(2026-04-24). Venezuela's Acting President to IMF: We Need the $5 Billion That Was Withheld 6 Years Ago. orinocotribune.com After showing the letter that Venezuela's Constitutional head of state, Nicolás Maduro, sent to the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on March 15, 2020, requesting access to US $5 billion to which Venezuela was entitled to in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported this Tuesday that she spoke with the IMF to access those Venezuelan assets. | "Today, I spoke with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, and I told her about the need for Venezuela to access its Special Drawing Rights. We…
(2026-04-24). After The US Bombing, A Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks. popularresistance.org The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, including reportedly some civilians in the neighboring Ciudad Tiuna social housing complex. | We visited Ciudad Tiuna 50 days after the US bombing to hear the resident's accounts. We were the second "solidarity brigade" to visit Venezuela and the first to arrive by air.
(2026-04-24). Met police arrest pensioner for 'jury crime' already ruled not a crime. thecanary.co 
Met police officers have arrested pensioner and activist Trudi Warner, handcuffing and forcing her into a police van. Shrinking legal rights Her supposed offence? Holding a placard citing the law outside Woolwich Crown Court. The placard told jurors of their legal right — and legal right it is — to choose to acquit defendants because […] | By
(2026-04-24). Orbán's defeat: Strategic errors, elites of Fidesz and Tisza, Magyar's promises. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 12 Min Read April 24, 2026 By Yasin Okyay In the parliamentary elections in Hungary held on 12 April, the opposition Tisza Party, led by MEP and former Fidesz member Péter Magyar won by a clear margin. With 53.5 percent of the vote, the Tisza Party secured 138 seats …
(2026-04-24). Global energy price surge pushes countries into survival mode. radiohc.cu The global rise in energy prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, is shaking the foundations of the international economic system and exposing tensions that economic theory textbooks fail to fully capture. In principle, economics books argue that markets allocate resources efficiently: whoever can pay more gets what they need.
(2026-04-24). China, Cambodia boost strategic ties, coordination. ecns.cn China and Cambodia have enhanced bilateral strategic coordination with the first meeting of their foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism, which officials and experts said marks a significant institutional upgrade in bilateral relations and a deepened commitment to coordinated strategic positions.
(2026-04-24). Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings. truthout.org The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a request for public comment on Wednesday, asking parents to weigh in on changes to the current ratings system and whether updates are needed to inform viewers about content related to transgender people — a demand that could result in widespread censorship of LGBTQ voices and representation in media, critics have warned. The request from the… |
(2026-04-24). We had Amal Khalil by the grip of her hand. newarab.com 
We knew she was alive beneath the rubble — a real, breathing presence. Not in the abstract, not as rumour or hope. The 40-year-old female journalist, That is what made what followed so difficult to process—not only emotionally, but structurally. Because this was not a case of disappearance in the fog of war. It was a case of…
(2026-04-24). New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste. ecns.cn China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.
(2026-04-24). Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest the proposed Zimbabwe constitutional amendment extending the presidential term,London, April 18, 2026. | © 2026 Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Reuters…
(2026-04-24). US Navy Secretary fired among growing conflict with Pentagon leaders. ecns.cn Top defense leader John Phelan was suddenly fired as U.Navy Secretary on Wednesday, April 22, amid his growing discord with other Pentagon figures, officials say.
(2026-04-24). Volkswagen's China Reality Check: Why the Auto Giant Is Slamming the Brakes on Growth. thinktank.pk For years, Volkswagen dominated China's auto market, using it as a powerhouse for global sales and profits. Today, that narrative is changing fast. Slowing demand, fierce local competition, and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution are forcing the company to rethink its entire strategy. From Market Leader to Market Challenger Volkswagen's China chief, Ralf Brandstà§tter, has …
(2026-04-24). U.S. Southern Command maritime executions surge as international attention shifts to U.S. atrocities in West Asia. mronline.org The latest series of attacks, which the U.S. regime continues to characterize as counter-narcotics measures, has resulted in at least 14 additional deaths since late March.
(2026-04-24). Project Hail Mary: When a book survives the jump to film. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi holds phone calls with Pakistani officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday.
(2026-04-24). SEP holds meeting in Adelaide, South Australia on the Iran war and the fight for socialism. wsws.org The meeting, titled "After the South Australian election: Stop the war in Iran! Fight for a socialist program!" advanced the fight to build an Adelaide branch of the SEP as a component of the broader struggle to build a global movement of the working class against the threat of world war.
(2026-04-24). Harvard Corporation demands graduate workers pay the price for Trump's assault on academic freedom. wsws.org As the Trump administration launches a scorched-earth campaign to bring higher education under the direct ideological control of the far right, Harvard's leadership has responded not by defending democratic principles but offloading the costs of this political warfare onto its workforce.
(2026-04-24). Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary's election: Right-wing populism's dead end and the left's window of opportunity. links.org.au 
Boris Kagarlitsky argues that right-wing populists succeeded by absorbing the redistributive language of the left while abandoning any structural challenge to property relations.
(2026-04-24). Election of so-called 'Putin agent' is no surprise to ordinary Bulgarians. responsiblestatecraft.org On April 19, parliamentary elections took place in Bulgaria for the eighth time in five years. It was the latest iteration of a pattern that has crept inwards from the European Union's eastern periphery, from
(2026-04-24). Martyred Leader led Islamic nation on path to power: cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei guided the Islamic nation on power path with his steadfastness.
(2026-04-24). Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships. sanews.gov.za Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships | Department of Basic Education and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have partnered with Swimming South Africa to host the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championships in Cape Town from 24 to 27 April. | The championships will take place at the University of the Western Cape Swimming Pool and are expected to bring together young swimmers from across the country in one of South Africa's flagship school sport events. | The National School Sports Championship, led by the two departments, is regarded as a key platform for talent identi…
(2026-04-24). Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone | The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, has reached a critical stage with both legal parties having now formally closed their cases. | The enquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | The enquiry will now proceed to the submissions phase. | "The Nkabinde Enquiry notes that all legal parties have now formally c…
(2026-04-24). 'I'm Sad, Angry and Worried': Sadiq Khan Fears Labour Will Be Punished for Peter Mandelson Scandal in Local Elections. bylinetimes.com Sadiq Khan has told Byline Times that he is "angry" about the Government's handling of the Peter Mandelson scandal, and believes it will contribute towards the Labour party losing control of councils right across London in next month's local elections. | "I'm sad, angry and worried about the May 7th elections," he said. | "I've seen examples of great Labour councils doing great stuff – our ability to deliver free school meals, to build record numbers of council homes and reopen youth clubs with great Labour councils and some of those councils may not be Labour after May 7th, through no fault of their own". | K…
(2026-04-24). Xi urges efforts to further review, apply development experience of east China's Yiwu. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
(2026-04-24). Trump Justice Department intervenes to defend fascists and neo-Nazis. wsws.org The indictment is a political provocation aimed at intimidating all opposition to the Trump administration's policies of war, social cuts and dictatorship.
(2026-04-24). Islamabad's Post-War Push: New Gulf Security Order Takes Shape. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request has given Islamabad more time to push for a broader settlement between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran. Yet even as diplomacy inches forward, the war has already triggered a deeper shift across West Asia. | A Pakistan-brokered truce is now tied to a broader regional realignment. Persian Gulf states, long dependent on Washington's military shield, are openly questioning whether that shield still works. In its place, a new conversation has emerged: one centered on regional defense cooperation led by Muslim-majority states…
(2026-04-24). Why the Iran War Ceasefire Reflects Deeper Global Power Struggles. thinktank.pk The recent extension of the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war has been presented as a diplomatic success, offering a temporary sense of calm in a highly volatile region. However, beneath this appearance of stability lies a far more complex reality. The ceasefire is not a resolution of the conflict but rather a temporary pause …
(2026-04-24). CIA deaths in Mexico: Is Trump playing with fire? responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, two American and two Mexican officials were reportedly
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Palestinian children protest against siege on school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Palestinian children have protested the barbed wire erected by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank, demanding access to their school and freedom of movement.
(2026-04-24). Bottom-placed Real Oviedo Draw with Villarreal in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Real Oviedo, at the bottom of the table, drew 1-1 with Villarreal at their Carlos Tartiere Stadium today in the closing match of the 32nd round of the Spanish Football League. | Villarreal, managed by Guillermo Almada and currently bottom of the table with 28 points, surprised everyone with a draw against a Villarreal side sitting in third place with 62 points, behind Real Madrid (73) and league leaders Barcelona (82). | In the 13th minute, Parejo took a penalty kick that was saved by the Villarreal goalkeeper, but some Oviedo players encroached into the area prematurely, and the ref…
(2026-04-24). Advocates demand release of Salah Sarsour from ICE custody. newarab.com 
Civil rights advocates are ramping up their demands for the release of Milwaukee-based Muslim leader Salah Sarsour from The 53-year-old president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, a Palestinian from the occupied West Bank who has been living in the US for 32 years, was seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month when he was pulled over while driving his car. He was apprehended shortly after Canary Mission, a group that targets pro-Palestinian activists, ran a profile of him. | He…
(2026-04-24). Housing campaigners to stand for Socialist Alliance in Heffron, Balmain. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has preselected Rachel Evans and Isaac Nellist for the seats of Heffron and Balmain in the March 2027 NSW election.
(2026-04-24). Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift. newarab.com 
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United…
(2026-04-24). Viral videos highlight sense of safety in China. ecns.cn Social media reels showing Chinese police officers patiently explaining how firearms work to curious children.Fueling much online discussion about the"sense of safety"in China.
(2026-04-24). "No More Symbolism" : Why Ukraine Is Demanding Europe Take a Harder Line on Russia. thinktank.pk Since the outbreak of the full-scale war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv's expectations from Europe have undergone a visible transformation. What began as a call for political solidarity and gradual integration into European structures has now evolved into a demand for decisive, security-driven involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine …
(2026-04-24). Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia. Representatives of the ULMWP were this week at the Dutch Parliament for a Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on the human rights situation in West Papua. In a video relayed…
(2026-04-24). German defence minister presents new military strategy: Berlin prepares for major war against Russia. wsws.org On Wednesday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer presented a comprehensive military strategy for the first time in the history of the Bundeswehr. Published excerpts already leave no doubt that Berlin is systematically preparing for a major war, especially against Russia.
(2026-04-24). Black Portlanders Were Displaced; New Project To Aid Their Return. popularresistance.org In an era when the Fair Housing Act is under attack across the country, a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, has broken ground on a mixed-use development project that will house hundreds of Black Portlanders who were previously displaced by the city's use of eminent domain. | The $163 million project, on a 2.99-acre site at the intersection of North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, will eventually be home to former residents and their descendants of Albina. The community in the North and Northeast sections of the city was once home to nearly 80% of Portland's Black population.
(2026-04-24). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-04-24). Let 10000 NJ May Day Protests Bloom! fightbackbetter.com 
All street able participants in NJ should make every effort to take the streets in the many locations throughout NJ where there will be protest events on May First. Of course we all know May Day is the date of international workers unity and solidarity and it is rooted in working class movements fighting against capitalism and for socialism and communism ideals. However it is also true that May Day in the United States right now represents the next major manifestation of national unity of struggle against a myriad of threats to our survival. At the same time we need to struggle to assure that the message of Ma…
(2026-04-24). Mediation without compulsion. ecns.cn There was a time when major countries measured their influence by the number of wars they could end.In a world roiled by perpetual might-is-right games, by turning mediation to apublic good, China is saying, in effect, that power can be exercised through restraint as well as force.
(2026-04-24). Iran's crude price per barrel rises to $99 at global markets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The price of Iranian crude oil increased by three percent to more than $99 per barrel on the global markets.
(2026-04-24). Arab, Muslim states slam Israeli raids on Jerusalem holy sites. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as "not appropriate", rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer's tournament.
(2026-04-24). Open letter to President Donald Trump. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Sir, | Media reports in | India indicate certain comments attributable to you and which project India, Indians | in bad light. Your choice of words leaves much to desire. Is this really the | assessment you have about us Indians?
(2026-04-24). War as injustice: Why Australia should vote before it fights. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Turning plastic waste into chess pieces. ecns.cn In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place—one that turns waste into opportunity, and discarded plastic into tools of learning, creativity, and hope.
(2026-04-24). Beijing's Calculated Patience in the Middle East. fpif.org The current volatility in the Middle East has once again placed the global security architecture under immense strain. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the shipping lanes of the
(2026-04-24). California gubernatorial debate exposes right-wing character of both capitalist parties. wsws.org Every Democrat on stage gave current Governor Gavin Newsom a passing grade on homelessness, exposing their support for the criminalization of poverty and their hostility to the working class.
(2026-04-24). China to send two pandas to the U.S. under new cooperation deal. ecns.cn China and the United States have agreed to launch a new round of giant panda conservation cooperation, with two pandas set to be sent to Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year program, according to media reports.
(2026-04-24). US's Trump resorting to sow discord among Iranian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Lashing out at the US president, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, Chairman of Expediency Discernment Council has said that US President Donald Trump is sowing seeds of discord among the high-ranking officials of the country.
(2026-04-24). Green 'crop circles' emerge on edge of Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Viewed from above, the fields resemble giant clock faces, while the long irrigation arms move slowly like clock hands, rotating evenly around their central pivots.
(2026-04-24). Mexico enacts Universal Healthcare, Backward U.S. Disables Own. juancole.com (
(2026-04-24). Iran defeat Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Beach Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team beat Sri Lanka 2-0 at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Friday.
(2026-04-24). The deep history of Paloma Valencia. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi, KRG Chief Barzani hold phone call on region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a phone call from President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
(2026-04-24). Sheboygan: Labor and Community Members Pack the House at Event. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). Black Teens Called 'Radioactive' as D.C. Cuts Programs Meant to Help Them. capitalbnews.org 
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Youth advocate Kawana Billy nearly jumped out of her chair listening to the way a white D.C. Council member described Black youth in Washington. To him, they were "dangerous" and "radioactive," and at one point, he alleged young people carry guns and scare residents. "It's very interesting how folks are using these …
(2026-04-24). Nexteer workers: It is time for the rank and file to take matters into our own hands! wsws.org Three weeks ago workers at the Nexteer Automotive plant in Saginaw, Michigan, overwhelmingly rejected a pro-company contract backed by the United Auto Workers International Union and UAW Local 699 officials.
(2026-04-24). FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Iran Be Replaced by Italy Amid US Political Pressure? thinktank.pk As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, an unexpected controversy has emerged—one that blurs the line between sport and politics. Speculation that Donald Trump could push to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team has sparked global debate. At first glance, the idea appears improbable. Yet, in a world …
(2026-04-24). Claim: Global Warming is Bringing Sexual Equality to Africa. wattsupwiththat.com The traditional taboo against Women fishing alongside men has been broken thanks to global warming.
(2026-04-24). China's Xiushan expands cross-border trade through logistics hub. ecns.cn A mountainous county in southwest China is expanding its role in global trade, as new logistics links connect local industries with markets in Southeast Asia and Europe, businesses say.
(2026-04-24). How the Tech World Turned Evil. portside.org How the Tech World Turned Evil |
(2026-04-24). US considers terror designation for Yemen's Islah party. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). The making of Lebanese singer-songwriter Tiara Wehbe. newarab.com 
Earlier this year, 24-year-old Lebanese artist "I kept delaying the release of this next so…
(2026-04-24). French, UK defence chiefs eye 'real progress' in Hormuz plan. newarab.com 
Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led by the UK and France to protect navigation in the key waterway following a sustainable ceasefire, top defence officials said. | The aim is to form a "defensive, multinational mission that will strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping, and, if necessary, clear mi…
(2026-04-24). UN Official: China plays vital role in South-South, multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "China has played a very important role in South-South cooperation and in broader development cooperation," said Nadia Rasheed, United Nations Population Fund representative to China, in an exclusive interview with China News Service recently.
(2026-04-24). Look beyond Mandelson: Trump, and the U.S. alliance, are the bigger picture. mronline.org 
The government is a busted flush.
(2026-04-24). NYC Councilmember Chi Ossé Calls for End to "Deed Theft" After Arrest at Eviction Protest in Brooklyn. democracynow.org 
Four people were arrested on Wednesday in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn after gathering in support of Carmella Charrington, a homeowner fighting eviction from her longtime family home. Charrington and local housing advocates say the sale of her property to investors in 2024 was a form of "deed theft," a criminal practice where predatory speculators use forgery, deceit or fraud to illegally transfer ownership of properties, without the knowledge or full understanding of rightful owners. | "In my soul, I could not let that take place. I could not see a family, a Black family with…
(2026-04-24). Two killed, dozens injured in West Virginia chemical plant explosion. wsws.org Two workers were killed and another 30 injured in a West Virginia chemical plant explosion Wednesday at a facility 20 miles outside Charleston, the state capital.
(2026-04-24). Three Palestinians have been murdered, in just over 24 hours, by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Early on Tuesday afternoon, 21 April, settlers were spotted near the school and houses in the Western area of al Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Shortly afterwards, an urgent appeal was put out on the residents' WhatsApp groups for people to make their way to the boys' school as settlers […] | By
(2026-04-24). Foreign investment increases as innovation drive deepens. ecns.cn Chinas improving innovation ecosystem, its vast market and more predictable policy environment are encouraging multinational companies to scale up investment and operations, cementing the countrys role as a hub for advanced industries and global trade.
(2026-04-24). Cuba Plans a Double Boxing Bet Between Belgrade and America. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba today outlined its next path in professional and semi-professional boxing, with simultaneous presence in Chile, Serbia and Spain, in a bet that combines experience, titles and youth. | As if moving pieces on several boards at once, the Cuban team will alternate blows in South America and in notoriously demanding European venues. | The first round of this itinerary will take place tomorrow in Santiago, Chile, where the undefeated Erislandy àÅlvarez (6-0), Lázaro àÅlvarez (10-0), and Yusnier Sorsano (2-0) will step into the ring in 10-round bouts, with World Boxing Ass…
(2026-04-24). Iran to make criminal aggressor regret its actions: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will make the criminal aggressor regret for its actions.
(2026-04-24). US State Dept offers $10 mn reward for leader of Iraqi group. newarab.com 
The
(2026-04-24). "Muskism" : Author Quinn Slobodian on How Apartheid South Africa Inspired Elon Musk's Worldview & More. democracynow.org 
In the new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff look at the worldview that shaped Elon Musk and the ideology that has coalesced around him. They call Muskism "an operating system for the 21st century." | Musk runs rocket company SpaceX, AI startup xAI, electric car maker Tesla and the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. Musk's political influence extends from his use of X to advance controversial ideas, to his political donations, to the role he played leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. "He's not just buildin…
(2026-04-24). Afro-Descendants Ask How Black Lives Can Matter Without Acknowledging Their Existence. popularresistance.org This week the Colombian and Dutch governments will host the First International Conference to Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The official goal of the conference, in part, is to "initiate a concrete process through which a coalition of committed countries, subnational governments, and relevant stakeholders can identify and advance enabling pathways to implement a progressive transition away from fossil fuels creating sustainable societies and economies." This in itself is a Sisyphean task, made even more difficult due to the fact that the world's premier petro-state, the United States, will not b…
(2026-04-24). Milwaukee Teachers, Students, Labor and Community Supporters March to Demand Wage Increases and Better Conditions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). Guizhou bridge a magnet for thrill-seekers. ecns.cn When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
(2026-04-24). Living in the Age of Hyperbole or "A Beginners Guide to Identifying Propaganda" covertactionmagazine.com Among the many advantages of my generation, becoming adults in the 1960s and '70s, was what and how we were taught. Advertising propaganda was new in the 1950s and, instead of using it to manage us, we were then taught how to manage it. Government and industry soon learned better; so, perhaps, we should too. …
(2026-04-24). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland. ecns.cn The remains of 12 CPV soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Thursday in Shenyang.
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend a Formula One Grand Prix later this year as part of efforts to bring Formula One back to South Africa. | The visit forms part of the country's broader ambition to host an F1 race on African soil for the first time since the dawn of democracy. | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the development during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday. | "His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to join me at a Formula One Grand Prix later this year. This is a working visit, not a social…
(2026-04-24). Hunger strike at Michigan immigrant detention center. wsws.org Hundreds of immigrant detainees at ICE's North Lake Processing Center have staged a hunger strike in protest of abusive conditions and excessive lengths of detention.
(2026-04-24). Contractor for Bibby Stockholm asylum barge overcharged government by £118m. thecanary.co 
The contractor responsible for the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge and quarantine hotel rooms has admitted to overcharging the UK government by an eyewatering £118m. The Australian company, Corporate Travel Management (CTM), announced that it's making arrangements to pay back the money. However, there's a question we've got to ask here. Namely, how is there so […] | By
(2026-04-24). Australia's legislation, regulation and policy overload: why a national, state and local government reviews are urgently needed. onlineopinion.com.au Regulation now costs Australian businesses $160 billion a year. The burden is rising, and it's hitting productivity, investment and living standards.
(2026-04-24). US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the National Business Initiative (NBI), describing the organisation as a "powerful agent for change" that has helped shape South Africa's democratic journey over the past three decades. | The President addressed the NBI's 30th anniversary cocktail reception in Sandton, on Thursday evening. | The event marked 30 years of cooperation between government, business and civil society in advancing South Africa's economic and development transformation. | "It is truly a privilege to pay tribute t…
(2026-04-24). 'Walk together as friends?' A High-Level Conference offers answers. ecns.cn Representatives from around the world recently gathered at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing for the Third High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development. | Amid rising uncertainty in the global landscape, "shared development" has become a key topic of discussion. What is being discussed here, and what could it lead to?
(2026-04-24). Labour's US gambit fails as Trump threatens tariff on UK digital tax. thecanary.co 
Once again, Trump is threatening the UK with tariffs, this time claiming that our Digital Services Tax unfairly targets American companies. This comes despite moves by Labour to appease US tech giants by easing competition enforcement. While talking to reporters at the White House yesterday, Trump said: We don't like it when they threaten our […] | By
(2026-04-24). EconoScope | China's electric motorcycles gain ground overseas as orders surge into July. ecns.cn Orders for Chinese electric motorcycles have been booked through July, as strong demand from Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America continues to drive exports.
(2026-04-24). Afghans Stranded in Qatar Express Betrayal at Trump's Push to Send Them to DRC. truthout.org The Trump administration is moving to force Afghans who worked alongside the U.S. military either back to the war-torn nation or to the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C), veterans and refugee advocates say. Those Afghans have been stranded at a former U.S. military base in Qatar since 2021, and fear imprisonment and execution by the Taliban's government if they are pushed back to Afghanistan. |
(2026-04-24). Texas Tech Establishes Draconian New Censorship Policies on LGBTQ Topics. truthout.org A new memo at Texas Tech University establishes a sweeping and draconian censorship policy toward LGBTQ+ people, creating a campus equivalent of "Don't Say Gay" in one of the most extreme anti-speech policies ever imposed at a public university. The memo bars professors from discussing LGBTQ+ topics in core and lower-level courses and eliminates entire fields of study across the five-university… |
(2026-04-24). Luke Littler vs the Noise: how a teenager is fighting fire with fire. thecanary.co 
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler gunning for glory Luke Littler walked into Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Thursday night knowing exactly what was coming. The jeers arrived on cue — loud, sharp, and predictable. But the 17‚Äëyear‚Äëold was unaffected by the noise. He has heard much worse recently, and especially after Rotterdam, everything else feels like […] | By
(2026-04-24). AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn. grist.org 
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. | Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, are wrestling with a paradox: how to harness AI's protective capabilities without fueling the extractive forces they've resisted for generations. | A new
(2026-04-24). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is off, mid-war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Unyielding unity of people, officials defying US-Israel enemy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The unity of people in the streets and cohesion of high-ranking officials of the country are the strong support for the Resistance Front and its borderless holy fighters in the war against the US and Israeli enemy.
(2026-04-24). How Iran shattered Washington's short war plan? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The real cost of the war on Iran wasn't just in dollars, but in the collapse of the "quick victory" assumption itself.
(2026-04-24). Lenin and today's socialist struggle in the United States. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc shares some thoughts on Leninism, democratic centralism, party organization and related matters for today's socialist struggle.
(2026-04-24). BOOK REVIEW: — a century of change and what endures. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Good Trouble on Good Friday, Faith Leaders at Crossroads Choosing Civil Disobedience over War Complicity. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Rev. Erich Kussman of St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Trenton participated on Good Friday in a civil disobedience…
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Strong tornado rips through US state of Oklahoma. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The footage shows that a powerful tornado has struck the US state of Oklahoma.
(2026-04-24). 'Shocking' increase in explicit racism at work in recent years — TUC. thecanary.co 
New TUC polling shows Black and ethnic minority workers have faced a significant increase in overt forms of racism at work over the past six years. The union body says wider unfair treatment and discrimination of Black and ethnic minority workers is "plaguing the labour market". And it's calling for urgent action to stamp out […] | By
(2026-04-24). Top UK rights groups condemn conviction of Palestine activists. newarab.com 
Top UK rights groups have slammed the recent In a
(2026-04-24). NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill. sanews.gov.za NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill | The North West Provincial Legislature will on Friday, 24 April 2026, host a series of public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill (B5-2026) across several municipalities in the province. | The hearings will be led by the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, and are scheduled to begin at 10: 00. | Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to make submissions on the bill at the following venues: | Barolong Boo Mariba Tribal Hall in Tshidilamolomo. | Vaal Reefs Hall in Orkney. | Kgetleng Municipal H…
(2026-04-24). China Calls On US To Heed The Voice Of Justice. popularresistance.org China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for Cuba on Monday, April 21, in the face of recent external threats, calling on the United States government to heed international outcry. | Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed that Washington must heed the voice of justice and immediately end the blockade, sanctions, and all mechanisms of coercion or pressure exerted against Cuba. | Beijing reiterated its willingness to collaborate with all parties to support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security. The Chinese government condemned US pressure, considering these actions to undermine peace and stabi…
(2026-04-24). Miami Between Polls and Lies. radiohc.cu Forty percent of Americans disapprove of the prolonged trade embargo against Cuba, and 61% oppose the United States using military force against the island, while a similar percentage approve of the U.S. maintaining official relations with Havana. | This was revealed at the end of March 2026 by the website YouGov (specializing in online research and opinion polls), and was suppressed by the destructive machinery of the war against Cuba, which seeks the exact opposite and fabricates thousands of lies and distortions daily as part of the psychological warfare to intimidate Cubans in Miami and the archipelago. | The…
(2026-04-24). Security forces kill 22 militants in NW Pakistan Op.: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Pakistani security forces killed 22 militants during a joint intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Musk and Silicon Valley Aren't Libertarian. They Want to Fuse With the State. truthout.org In the new book, Muskism: A Guide for the Perplexed, authors Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff look at the worldview that shaped Elon Musk and the ideology that has coalesced around him. They call Muskism "an operating system for the 21st century." Musk runs rocket company SpaceX, AI startup xAI, electric car maker Tesla and the social media platform X, formerly Twitter. |
(2026-04-24). Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, Netanyahu, 76, said an early stage malignant tumor had been discovered during a
(2026-04-24). Comicomment: The ghosts Japan refuses to put to rest. ecns.cn Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday made a monetary offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, one day after she sent a ritual offering to the shrine in the name of "prime minister."
(2026-04-24). Workers and youth in Adelaide speak out on Iran war and support a socialist perspective. wsws.org "I was drawn to the SEP's internationalist perspective to unite the working class. Capitalism is breaking down, that's why the working class needs to go on strike and organise workers at workplaces and industries independently."
(2026-04-24). Automated irrigation creates 'crop circles' in Taklimakan Desert. ecns.cn Twenty-five green "crop circles," each measuring 800 meters in diameter, have appeared in Kunyu City on the southern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2026-04-24). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 2. thecanary.co 
When the judge entered the chamber at Birmingham Crown Court for day two of Majid Freeman's trial, DC Sean Lambert was already waiting in the witness box. Perhaps one of the most significant points of the day came in the afternoon, mentioned only as a passing thought. Cellebrite The prosecution's lead counsel, Tom Williams, had […] | By
(2026-04-24). Report on Xinjiang bridge collapse blames safety violations; 11 under investigation. ecns.cn An investigation into a suspension bridge collapse in northwest China that killed five people and injured 24 found construction flaws and safety violations were to blame, authorities said Wednesday. Eleven people have been referred to judicial authorities.
(2026-04-24). 15, married with children: inside an Israeli Hasidic code of silence. haaretz.com In pastoral Yavne'el, a Bratslav Hasidic community in northern Israel, very young boys and girls have been married off in secret for decades. Various testimonies, some publicized here for the first time, show this may be only the tip of the iceberg…
(2026-04-24). Police detain man for wearing kippa with Israeli and Palestinian flags, cut off Palestine flag. haaretz.com Alex Sinclair says two officers detained him at a cafe, accusing him of incitement. When he refused to leave the police station without his kippa, an officer cut out the Palestinian flag…
(2026-04-24). Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger? responsiblestatecraft.org In 1863, Francis Lieber, the Prussian-American jurist commissioned by Abraham Lincoln to codify the laws of land warfare, wrote that no soldier may kill an enemy "who has laid down his arms." War, however brutal, must remain an act performed by a morally responsible agent who can account for what he has done and to whom it has been done. The Lieber Code was imperfect. Its application was racially selective and its humanitarian ambitions frequently betrayed in practice. But its foundational premise survived two world wars, the drafting of the Geneva Conventions and the development of every weapons system from…
(2026-04-24). Iran highlights transit corridor initiatives at SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) —Iran minister of roads and urban development has outlined her country latest initiatives to commercialize regional transit corridors and implement integrated corridor management systems at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-04-24). Iran slams US endorsing of assassinations amid fragile truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sharing a post advocating the assassination of Iranian officials who oppose an agreement with the US, calling the move 'a deep moral collapse'.
(2026-04-24). EU could hit Israeli settlers with sanctions 'in coming days'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Timothy Leary—1960s Acid Guru—May Have Been Among the CIA's Greatest Assets. covertactionmagazine.com Leary Helped Destroy the 1960s New Left by Turning the Youth onto Drugs [This article follows CAM's efforts to expose the CIA's dark and often bizarre history to new generations of people.—Editors] During the mid-1960s, as political activism against the Vietnam War and other social ills skyrocketed, Dr. Timothy Leary, a former University of California …
(2026-04-24). Palestine 36 — Film Review. mronline.org 
Annemarie Jacir's new film is not just a history lesson. By explaining Palestinians' fight against British colonialism, it helps us understand apartheid Israel.
(2026-04-24). Reparations For Slavery: A Legitimate Struggle. popularresistance.org When one person hurts another, common sense dictates that the person should apologize and, preferably, make amends for the harm they may have caused. Apologize, make amends, and ensure it won't happen again. These seem like basic rules of coexistence. Coexistence among people, but also among sectors of a society and among entire nations. History shows us that coexistence is not the norm. Colonialism and exploitation have been present, but the perpetrators of these crimes rarely acknowledge them. | The colonization of what is now called the Americas (beginning in 1492) is an example.
(2026-04-24). Weather service warns of approaching cold front. sanews.gov.za Weather service warns of approaching cold front | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a well-developed cold front is expected to affect the Western Cape and the Namakwa region in the Northern Cape from Sunday afternoon. | Rainfall of between 20mm and 40mm is forecast over the south-western parts of the Western Cape. | Strong interior winds of 40—50 km/h, with gusts reaching 70—90 km/h, are also expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa region and the Central Karoo in the Western Cape on Sunday, 26 April 2026. | On Monday, 27 April 2026, daytime temperatures are expected to d…
(2026-04-24). Cuba Consolidates its Global Dominance in Baseball 5. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba remains at the top of the world baseball5 ranking, according to the update released today by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). | Like the echo of balls bouncing off walls in Havana neighborhoods, the Caribbean island reaffirms its dominance in a discipline born of improvisation and now elevated to a global phenomenon. | The updated WBSC ranking places Cuba, the reigning world champion, at the top with 5827 points, followed by Japan (4385), France (4375), Chinese Taipei (4301), and Tunisia (3606), in a standings where the leader's lead seems to create a difficult…
(2026-04-24). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2026-04-24). The Iran War and the End of the American Empire. juancole.com
(2026-04-24). Warlord Haftar is tightening his grip on Libya, with a US imprimatur. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-24). Big blow to Kejriwal: Raghav Chadha joins BJP, signals mass AAP split; 6 more MPs likely to follow. coastaldigest.com
(2026-04-24). Bad Vibes and the Trump Betrayal. cepr.net
(2026-04-24). El Gamal family released from ICE detention. wsws.org The Trump administration held Hayam El Gamal and her five children, ages 5 to 18, at the Dilley family detention center in Texas for nearly 10 months as punishment for the alleged crimes of the children's father.
(2026-04-24). "My Signature for the Homeland" at the Cuban Embassy in the United States. radiohc.cu The staff of the Cuban Embassy in the United States has joined the "My Signature for the Homeland" / "Mi firma por la Patria" movement, which demonstrates the Cuban people's commitment to peace and their right to defend themselves against any attempt at aggression. | "With our signatures, we will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, which is the essence of the Cuban nation," said the Deputy Chief of Mission of Cuba, Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez, after everyone sang the National Anthem and began signing the document at the embassy in Washington. | "We are men and women who love peace, defenders of solidarit…
(2026-04-22). Trump says there is 'no time frame' for ending war with Iran. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Wednesday there is"no time frame"for ending the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.Commander of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ahmad Vahidi and his deputies had rejected much of what Irans own negotiators had discussed during the first round of U.
(2026-04-23). Targeted Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil bombed and left to die by Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Jeremy Loffredo of Drop Site News Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has been killed in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military in the town of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Her employer, Al-Akhbar, confirmed the death of their correspondent on Wednesday evening. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist, were…
(2026-04-23). What to expect next in the fragile ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
As the U.S. and Iran face off in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel will do everything it can to reignite the war with Iran and resume its offensive in Lebanon.
(2026-04-23). Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon After "Hunting" Down Her and a Colleague. truthout.org Israeli forces killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded her colleague, Zeinab Faraj, on Wednesday, firing multiple strikes on the journalists in southern Lebanon in Israel's latest attack on journalists covering its violence across the region. Khalil and Faraj were taking cover in a nearby house after an Israeli strike near their car, while they were out reporting on an Israeli strike on… |
(2026-04-23). Headlines for April 23, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Says It's Collecting Tolls for Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz, Senate Republicans Defeat Iran War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time, Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan After Clashes with Hegseth, Despite Ceasefire, Israel Kills 5 in Lebanon, Including Journalist Amal Khalil, FBI Launched Probe of New York Times Reporter Following Unflattering Coverage of Kash Patel, Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia Dies at 80, Toxic Gas Release at West Virginia Metal Refining Plant Kills 2, Injures 30 Others, American Lung Association: Nearly Half of U.S. Children Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution, H…
(2026-04-23). Protest Targets Capital One to Demand Bank Ends Loans to Israeli Weapons Company. truthout.org On the morning of April 21, a dozen community members with the anti-imperialist campaign Demilitarize Brooklyn Navy Yard (DBNY) entered the Capital One corporate offices in Midtown, Manhattan, unfurling two banners that read: "Capital One Pays For Genocide" and "Eject Elbit Systems." The group quickly installed a "soft blockade" with the banners, partially obstructing two hallways to bring… |
(2026-04-23). Is Iran 'collapsing financially'? Trump claims USA's Hormuz blockade is costing Tehran $500 mn a day. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump claims Iran is "collapsing financially" as Washington ramps up economic and military pressure despite extending the ceasefire. With tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has deployed advanced surveillance systems like GARC drones to monitor Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran, however, rejects the narrative, insisting it will not bow to sanctions or blockade pressure. Is this maximum pressure working—or pushing the region closer to escalation?
(2026-04-22). Trump not viewing Iran's ships seizure near Hormuz Strait as breach of ceasefire: White House. ecns.cn The IRGC also targeted a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria on Wednesday, a third"violating ship"attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now stranded on Irans shores, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported.
(2026-04-23). Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. "About a third of the world's… |
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Gaza to hold first election in over 20 years amid Israel attacks. newarab.com 
Gaza's first elections in more than two decades Voting in the central Gaza city is scheduled for Saturday, alongside municipal elections across the Widely viewed by Palestinians as a symbol of national unit…
(2026-04-23). Venezuela: Far-Right María Corina Machado Does Not Meet Amnesty Law Requirements. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly's Commission for Monitoring the Amnesty Law, Jorge Arreaza, has reiterated that far-right politician María Corina Machado does not meet the legal requirements to qualify for the benefits of this law. According to the official, Machado's stance in support of US imperialism excludes her from any pardon. | "If the judge sees that you requested an invasion once, twice, or three times, it's no longer applicable," Arreaza stated emphatically this Wednesday, April 22. "The law is very clear." | The commissioner highlighted the fact that amnesty is not an automatic proces…
(2026-04-23). Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump's War on Iran. democracynow.org 
The rise of online prediction markets has allowed people to bet on virtually any news event. For a small group of traders, the war with Iran has been a windfall. A number of lucrative, well-timed bets related to the war totaling over $1 billion have raised alarm over people connected to the Trump administration possibly using inside information to profit. | Amanda Fischer, policy director and chief operating officer for Better Markets, says it's unclear how closely regulators are watching these online betting markets. The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is also an adviser to the two leading predictio…
(2026-04-23). Iran Seizes Ships, closes Hormuz until US lifts Blockade. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The naval branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps
(2026-04-23). ICE Re-Detains Plaintiff Out On Bond in Landmark Case Challenging L.A. ICE Raids, Sends Him Back To Adelanto. lataco.com After the Supreme Court refused his challenge to ICE, Isaac Antonio Villegas Molina, a construction worker filing a lawsuit against ICE with the help of the ACLU, was detained once again during his ISAP check-in.
(2026-04-23). Nigel Farage Promotes Reform UK Donor's Pothole Repair Machine on Election Leaflets. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK have been using their campaign leaflets to promote a product produced by a major donor to Nigel Farage's party. | Reform leaflets sent out for the local elections have promoted the 'JCB Pothole Pro', as part of their promise to "FIX the ROADS!". | The promotion came after JCB's owners donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the party. | The leaflets feature the promise to address potholes using the machine, which was allegedly 'dedicated just to us', in amongst other pledges to take power away from the civil service, reject 'unnecessary over development', and to crack down on unspecified illegal h…
(2026-04-23). US seizes Iran-linked vessel, mine clearing could take 'months'. newarab.com 
The US Defense Department said Thursday its forces boarded a vessel in the Indian Ocean that was providing material support to Iran, the second time it had done so in three days. | "Overnight, U.S. forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, in the Indian Ocean," it said on X. | Meanwhile, Iran tightened its grip on the
(2026-04-23). From Campus To Bank Account: The Expanding War On Free Speech. scheerpost.com From campus arrests to banking shutdowns, dissent is no longer debated—it's punished. Joshua Scheer The crackdown on dissent in the United States is no longer abstract—it's operational. What was once framed as a battle over "misinformation" or "national security" is now materializing in something far more concrete: arrests, detentions, and the quiet financial suffocation of …
(2026-04-22). China issues guideline to boost energy conservation, carbon reduction. ecns.cn China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts.
(2026-04-23). "This is gaslighting. A deception" : Los Angeles school workers denounce union-backed sellout contracts. wsws.org A WSWS analysis of comments on union social media found roughly two-thirds of UTLA comments and a majority of SEIU 99 comments were against the contracts.
(2026-04-23). GOP School Censorship 2.0. portside.org GOP School Censorship 2.0 |
(2026-04-23). Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm murder charges. newarab.com 
Former Philippines president Duterte would be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humani…
(2026-04-23). Top US Navy official to leave office 'immediately:' Pentagon. newarab.com 
US Secretary of the Navy John Phelan will leave office "immediately," Phelan's departure follows the removal of top US Army officer general Randy George and two other senior officers earlier this month, at a time when the United States is locked in a Phelan "is departing the administration, effective immediately," Pentag…
(2026-04-23). The US witch-hunt against Chinese scientists and the death of Danhao Wang. wsws.org Danhao Wang's death is the direct consequence of a systematic government- and university-sponsored political operation targeting young Chinese researchers. This xenophobic purge, deeply intertwined with the capitalist military-industrial complex, is part of the broader attack on the democratic rights of all immigrants, students and working people.
(2026-04-23). US Forces Board Another Iran-Linked Tanker in the Indian Ocean. news.antiwar.com The Pentagon said on Thursday that US forces boarded another tanker in the Indian Ocean that it said was carrying Iranian oil, as the US continues to enforce a blockade against Iran. "Overnight, US forces carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran, …
(2026-04-23). Trump Envoy Says Italy Should Replace Iran in World Cup. truthout.org Paolo Zampolli, special envoy for global partnerships within the Trump administration, has personally asked both President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino to remove Iran from this summer's World Cup tournament, to be replaced by Italy, Zampolli's home country. Zampolli — who reportedly introduced Trump to his third wife, first lady Melania Trump — is a businessman and a… |
(2026-04-23). Sustaining Life, Building Communes: Vida Café Economic Circuit (Part 4). orinocotribune.com 
In the mountainous coffee-growing region of Morán municipality, in Lara state, generations of families have built their lives growing coffee. Steep slopes, misty mornings, and hard physical labor are part of daily life in this territory, where coffee is not only a crop but a way of organizing time, work, and community. In recent years, this long history of cooperation has taken a new form through the Vida Café Communal Economic Circuit, an initiative that brings together seven coffee-growing
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Australia's identity crisis in Asia: Trust, fear and the politics of belonging. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). "Why didn't the Prime Minister ask?" : Diane Abbott's question to Starmer lingers unanswered. thecanary.co 
In the cavernous theatre of the House of Commons on 20 April 2026, amid two and a half hours of choreographed indignation and procedural deflection, a single sentence cut through the fog: Why didn't the Prime Minister ask? Diane Abbott's question hung in the chamber for a moment and was then, with practised establishment efficiency, […] | By
(2026-04-23). Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation. portside.org Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation |
(2026-04-23). Endangered saker falcon spotted in Xinjiang's Barluk Mountains. ecns.cn A saker falcon was spotted and recorded in early April at the rocky cliffs of the Barluk Mountains in Tuoli county of Tacheng prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2026-04-22). Services to top 100 trln yuan by 2030. ecns.cn China will intensify efforts to upgrade its fast-growing services sector, aiming to foster an open, competitive and high-quality ecosystem that benefits both Chinese consumers and global providers, experts and executives said.
(2026-04-23). Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion. sanews.gov.za Eskom diesel contracts investigation near completion | Eskom says its Group Investigations and Security Department investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts is in its final stages of completion. | This after reports that diesel supplier contracts at the power utility had been allegedly riddled with corruption and irregular contract management. | "As part of its ongoing governance, risk and assurance processes, Eskom…launched an investigation into possible irregularities relating to the procurement of diesel fuel and storage contracts. | "Eskom ca…
(2026-04-23). Another Reform candidate stands accused of using AI. thecanary.co 
Reform Party UK Exposed have flagged that one of Nigel Farage's council candidates was seemingly using AI: Reform UK's candidate @SophiePrestonHa's Facebook posts being flagged as AI info is pretty much par for the course. Lazy. pic.twitter.com/boQKwk7EyK — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) April 23, 2026 Looking into it, Facebook no longer seems to […] | By
(2026-04-23). Restrictions deepen for Palestinians in Iraq, impacting cooking. newarab.com 
Conditions of The latest measure, according to residents, is the denial of access to cooking gas cylinders through state distribution outlets because they do not hold Iraqi nationality. The decision has triggered widespread…
(2026-04-23). Authorities expose 10 ecological violation cases, urge stricter enforcement. ecns.cn Chinas natural resources and forestry authorities on Thursday unveiled 10 typical cases of ecological violations identified in the first quarter of this year.
(2026-04-23). Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House. scmp.com The death of US officials following an operation to dismantle a drug lab in northern Mexico is escalating tensions with Washington, as President Claudia Sheinbaum insists her government was unaware of their involvement. | At a news conference, Sheinbaum said Mexican security officials involved in the operation were never told about the presence of foreigners, which she described as a clear breach of security protocols. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that the two US nationals worked…
(2026-04-23). Challenges of the Nuclear Age: Toward What Future for Humanity? richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note:…
(2026-04-23). AP IPE Inter 2026 1st, 2nd Results Out: Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has announced the results of 1st and 2nd year (Class 11th and 12th) Intermediate Public Examination (IPE) 2026 on its official website resultsbie.ap.gov.in.
(2026-04-23). Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after weeks in jail. newarab.com 
US-Kuwaiti journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) confirmed on Thursday that Shihab-Eldin had been found innocent of the charges against him and that more information would be provided soon. | "The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the news that journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted," the organisation said…
(2026-04-22). 2 dead, 19 hospitalized after chemical leak at U.S. West Virginia plant. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 22 ⚪ At least two people were killed and 19 others sent to hospital on Wednesday after a chemical leak occurred at a silver catalyst manufacturing plant in the U.S.state of West Virginia, local authorities said.
(2026-04-23). KSA—Turkey rail line planned linking holy cities to Istanbul. newarab.com 
A Saudi Transport Minister Saleh al-Jasser said on Wednesday that technical work on the project was ongoing, with close coordination between the parties involved on its overall framework. | In an interview with Saudi broadcaster Al Arabiya, he said the railway would "enhance regional integration, support trade, and deve…
(2026-04-23). Wind and solar focus threaten America's and South Africa's economy. onlineopinion.com.au All countries urgently need more reliable, affordable electricity to create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve lives. South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to electricity.
(2026-04-23). US Treasury chief says Gulf allies request currency swap lines. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). Senate GOP Blocks Sanders Amendment That Would Have Cut Drug Prices by Half. truthout.org Senate Republicans voted in the early hours of Thursday morning to reject an amendment offered by Sen. Bernie Sanders that aimed to cut US prescription drug prices in half by mandating that Americans pay no more for medications than people in Canada and other wealthy nations. Just two Republicans, Sens. Josh Hawley of Missouri and Dan Sullivan of Alaska, voted with every present Democrat in… |
(2026-04-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Thursday, April 23.
(2026-04-23). How Russia is Changing the Game for Indian Tourism with Cultural Initiatives in India, and Some More Big Opportunities for 2026. infobrics.org In an exciting move to strengthen ties with India, Moscow's tourism authorities have launched an ambitious initiative to boost tourism from one of the fastest-growing markets in the world…
(2026-04-23). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-23). Russian-Indian Partnership in Arctic Resource Development. infobrics.org The large-scale development of the Arctic region, and above all, the profitable extraction of its mineral resources, poses an unprecedented challenge, extending beyond the traditional Arctic nations…
(2026-04-23). THE RISE AND FALL AND RISE OF AMERICAN PUBLISHING. scheerpost.com STEVE WASSERMAN In January, I wrote for the Winter 2026 issue of LIBERTIES quarterly journal a lengthy consideration of the state of American publishing. LIBERTIES was founded five years ago by Leon Wieseltier, the former longtime literary editor of The New Republic, and my essay is reprinted by ScheerPost with permission. You can access LIBERTIES website at: libertiesjournal.com I've been invited by Robert Scheer to write a monthly …
(2026-04-23). Trump Shares Post Calling for the Killing of Iranian Leaders Who Won't Accept US Demands. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday shared a post calling for the killing of Iranian leaders who won't accept US demands, ramping up his threats against the country amid a very fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-23). Outrage as "white British master" rapist John Ashby avoids front pages. thecanary.co 
Journalist Sangita Myska and former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf were among those enraged by the rape and Islamophobic abuse of a Sikh woman, whom her white supremacist attacker, John Ashby, wrongly assumed to be Muslim, as well as the lack of mainstream accountability for him. John Ashby: where's the coverage? Yousaf said the […] | By
(2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.
(2026-04-23). Somalia closes Bab al-Mandab Strait to Israeli shipping. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Somalia announces that it is banning vessels linked to the Israeli occupation from traversing the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait — a vital global shipping passage.
(2026-04-23). China rolls out youth-focused urban policy to expand housing, childcare support for young people. ecns.cn China has issued a new policy requiring cities to integrate youth development into urban planning, covering housing, healthcare, education and public services, to better support young people and families across the country.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs in Korean War returned to homeland from ROK. ecns.cn The remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers martyrs who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were returned to China from the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). China sees higher grain output, stable prices in 2026: official report. ecns.cn China expects grain output to rise in 2026, with prices remaining broadly stable, according to an official agricultural outlook report covering the next decade.
(2026-04-23). In Numbers: Global tourists praise safety in China travel boom. ecns.cn The safety and convenience of traveling in China have become widely discussed topics on overseas social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…
(2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
(2026-04-23). Karaj school seriously damaged in US-Israeli strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Komeil School in Karaj sustained serious damage during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
(2026-04-23). China identifies new lunar mineral, matching U.S. total. ecns.cn A lunar mineral discovered by a Chinese research team has been approved by the International Mineralogical Association, marking the 11th lunar mineral identified globally, according to media reports.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Israel quietly pushes plans for another West Bank settlement. newarab.com 
After re-establishing the settlements of Homesh and Sanur, which were removed under
(2026-04-23). Trump says 'no time frame' for ending war, Iran opposes maritime blockades. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said there is "no time frame" for ending the war with Iran, while Iran's parliamentary speaker insisted that a full ceasefire depends on the lifting of maritime blockades.
(2026-04-23). Trump Shares Racist Podcast Transcript Full of Attacks on Immigrants. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump shared a transcript of a far right podcast that delved into racist viewpoints against nonwhite immigrants entering the United States. The podcast from host Michael Savage railed against immigrants from countries he deemed as undesirable, using those bigoted views to justify terminating the birthright citizenship clause of the… |
(2026-04-23). Who was Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist killed by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of Crowds also gathered in Beirut to protest Israel's killing of the journalist and to demand accountability for the repeated targeting of media workers. | Khalil was killed in Baisariyeh while she and colleague Zeinab Faraj…
(2026-04-23). Pocos "Vientos de Cuaresma" cubadebate.cu En ocasiones se han emitido alertas para la navegación y actividades marítimas en ese periodo, no solo ante la presencia pronosticada de fenómenos peligrosos. Los vientos del Sur persistentes en estos mess, aunque en sí no constituyen un fenómeno meteorológico peligroso, sí pueden poner en riesgo sobre todo a aquellos que realizan actividades marítimas mar afuera.
(2026-04-23). Work Rules for SNAP Benefits Don't Lower Unemployment, Researchers Say. truthout.org A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly four hours by the time the House of Hope mobile food pantry line began to move. Seventy or so more idled behind them by 11: 30 a.m., when the food distribution began. The plan was to begin handing out boxes of groceries at 11, but the Facing Hunger Foodbank truck delivering the food blew a tire en route. No one complained. |
(2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.