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newarab (2026-04-03). Pro-Palestinian flotilla's new Gaza mission to start on April 12. newarab.com A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said on Thursday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona on April 12. | The Global Sumud Flotilla's first weeks-long Israel's interception of their boats and arrests of the activists as they approached Gaza, which suffered severe shortages of food, water, medicine and fuel,

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Wang Yi: Ceasefire a fundamental solution to secure navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn A ceasefire and an end to hostilities in the Middle East represent the strong appeal of the international community and constitute the fundamental solution to ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Iran assures safe passage for Philippine ships through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels and Filipino seafarers will be allowed safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.

newarab (2026-04-03). UN set to vote on a watered-down proposal to open Strait of Hormuz. newarab.com The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal to secure the The final draft of Bahrain's resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorises the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels c…

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). UN chief urges end to Iran conflict, warns world on edge of wider war. ecns.cn The UN secretary-general on Thursday called on the US and Israel to stop attacking Iran and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). UN chief renews call for US, Israel to stop war against Iran. ecns.cn United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday reiterated his call for the United States and Israel to stop the war against Iran, and for Iran to stop attacking its neighbors.

newarab (2026-04-03). Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure. newarab.com Iran and its allies traded fire with Israel and the United States, as Washington-linked assets across the Middle East were targeted alongside energy and civilian infrastructure – with Strikes have increasingly targeted economic and industrial sites, raising fears of wider disruption to global energy supplies and deepening the conflict's impact beyond the battlefield. | Iran fired missiles at Tel Aviv overnight, triggering Israeli air defences and leaving four people lightly wounded, while…

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). 8 killed, 95 wounded in U.S.-Israeli attacks on bridge in N. Iran. ecns.cn TEHRAN, April 2 ⚪ At least eight civilians were killed and 95 others wounded in U.S.and Israeli attacks on a bridge in Irans northern Alborz province on Thursday, the official news agency IRNA reported.

APR editor (2026-04-03). US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute 'symbols of Iran's scientific strength', says spokeswoman. asiapacificreport.nz Al Mayadeen English An Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has declared that the attacked "bridges and the Pasteur Institute are symbols of Iran's scientific strength" in response to the latest US onslaught. She added that they were "the product of a civilisation that spans thousands of years" and that "its depth is hard to grasp…

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-03). Trump hails destruction of Iran's tallest bridge, warns of 'much more to follow'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages". | Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor of Alborz province, where the B1 bridge is located, said the strike had killed eight people and wounded 95 others, according to state TV and Fars news agency.

WSWS (2026-04-03). The war against Iran and the normalisation of war crimes. wsws.org US President Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age has met with no reaction in the European media, or at best a shrug of the shoulders.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China urges ceasing military operations following U.S. threat to hit Iran 'extremely hard'. ecns.cn China urges ceasing military operations following U.S.threat to hit Iran"extremely hard".And attacks on schools constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law, urging an end to military actions to avert worse humanitarian catastrophes.

newarab (2026-04-03). 'Alarming' risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon: IOM. newarab.com International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming". | "I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of destruction that's happening and… the further destruction that has been threatened," she said when asked about the possibility of prolonged mass displacement. | "There are

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Trump imposes 100% tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients.

newarab (2026-04-03). Paris police ban French Muslim gathering, citing security risk. newarab.com The Paris police on Thursday banned an annual gathering of French Muslims north of the capital, citing a "major terrorist risk" that it might be targeted. | The Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France had been due to take place at Bourget, just north of Paris, from Friday until Monday. | The order banning it issued by the Paris police said there was a risk that "small far-right groups" might try to disrupt the event. | But the police order said the event was "taking place in a particularly tense international and national context". | The gathering was "exposed to a significant terrorist risk targeting the Mu…

newarab (2026-04-03). Judges say ICC prosecutor in sexual misconduct inquiry can potentially resume work, documents show. newarab.com The embattled chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court can potentially resume his duties, a three-judge panel said, after rejecting a United Nations investigation of alleged sexual misconduct with a female aide, according to conclusions viewed by The Associated Press. | A final decision on the fate of British barrister Karim Khan is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC. The group moved Wednesday to extend the investigation as it grapples with an unprecedented process, unrest among ICC staff and external pressures. | Khan temporarily stepped down in May 2025 pendi…

A Guest Author (2026-04-03). Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian's open letter to the people of the U.S. workers.org Press TV published the following open letter dated April 1, 2026. To the people of the United States of America, and to all those who, amid a flood of distortions and manufactured narratives, continue to seek the truth and aspire to a better life: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Iran — . . . |

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Hero-themed metro station in N China attracts visitors. ecns.cn Passengers pass through a metro station hosting activities themed "Honoring Heroes," supported by the North China Military Region Martyrs' Cemetery, in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 2, 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China estimates 1,778 critically endangered pangolins in Guangdong. ecns.cn China has estimated the wild population of Chinese pangolins in Guangdong Province at about 1,778, marking the first comprehensive survey of the species in the region, authorities said.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Through 'Jasmine Flower,' Yale voices meet Chinese youth in harmony. ecns.cn Using music as a bridge spanning continents, they struck a shared chord among Chinese and American youth with a performance of "Jasmine Flower."

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Crackdown on human trafficking tightened. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court in a release on Thursday said the number of abductions and trafficking crimes involving children and women in China has shown a significant decline, with a nearly 78 percent drop in 2025 compared with the peak in 2012.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Fuzhou residents visit cemeteries to honor ancestors. ecns.cn As the Qingming Festival approaches, residents visit cemeteries in Fuzhou, honoring their ancestors with flowers.

Sue Harris (2026-04-03). Starbucks workers: Impoverished and oppressed fight back. workers.org The "Low Wage 20" is a list of 20 firms that currently employ 6.7 million people across the United States — Amazon, FexEd, Starbucks, Tyson Foods and Walmart make the list routinely — but their crimes against workers are growing more horrendous every day. Starbucks is apparently the worst offender, . . . |

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-04-03). Cuba with 297 Places for the Central American and Caribbean Meeting in Santo Domingo. radiohc.cu Havana, April 2 (RHC) — Cuba has secured 297 places for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, announced José Antonio Miranda, the director general of high performance at the National Sports Institute, today. | In statements given to the weekly magazine Jit, Miranda specified that Cuba secured those spots in the qualifying tournaments, and the number has already been reconciled with the organizing committee, an essential step for it to be considered official. | Of the spots won, 172 are for men and 125 for women. For events offering direct qualification, undertaken despite the countr…

WSWS (2026-04-03). Germany: Government commission on the future of health insurance funds declares war on the working class. wsws.org On Monday, the Health Finance Commission presented its proposals for the further development of the statutory health insurance. Its report amounts to an open declaration of war on the working class.

WSWS (2026-04-03). NASA's Artemis II launches crew to the Moon for first time in 54 years. wsws.org The mission, despite the scientific and engineering achievements, is driven primarily by geopolitical conflict with China.

WSWS (2026-04-03). "Four Corners" covers up Labor and union role in Australian university restructuring. wsws.org The television show amounted to a whitewash of the Labor government's agenda, accompanied by the destruction of some 4,000 jobs nationally over the past 18 months.

WSWS (2026-04-03). University of Michigan Chinese researcher takes his own life after interrogation by federal agents. wsws.org The tragic suicide of a Chinese scientist at the University of Michigan exposes the deadly consequences of the bipartisan drive toward war against China.

WSWS (2026-04-03). The American Hitler and the morality of the ruling class. wsws.org The unavoidable conclusion that must be drawn from the speech delivered on Wednesday night by Donald Trump is that the American president is a political criminal.

Ed Newman (2026-04-03). Cuban government announces decision to pardon more than 2,000 prisoners. radiohc.cu As part of the process of granting prison benefits established by law and in accordance with Article 90, Section II of the Constitution of the Republic, it was decided to release 2,010 prisoners through a pardon approved by the Cuban Government. | This humanitarian and sovereign gesture stemmed from a careful analysis of the nature of the crimes committed by the prisoners, their good conduct in prison, the fact that they had served a significant portion of their sentence, and their state of health. | This is why the list of those released includes young people, women, adults over 60, those whose early release dat…

WSWS (2026-04-03). Trump fires Bondi as US Attorney General. wsws.org Bondi is the second top official fired in a month, following Department of Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China ranks second globally with 416 unicorn firms: report. ecns.cn According to the "China Unicorn Companies Development Report (2026)," these companies had a combined valuation of approximately $1.61 trillion, with an average valuation of about $3.87 billion per firm.

WSWS (2026-04-03). Dismissal of Boston Symphony Orchestra conductor Andris Nelsons provokes uproar. wsws.org The capitalist crisis and the "donor class" are leading the BSO, the Metropolitan Opera, and other leading cultural institutions into the abyss.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard' over next 2 to 3 weeks. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 1 ⚪ While saying the United States is"nearing completion"of its core objectives in Iran, U.Up to 67 percent of Americans believe that Trump does not have a clear plan for handling the situation in Iran, according to the latest CNN poll.

G. Dunkel (2026-04-03). United States has intensified its war against Cuba. workers.org A Russian tanker with about a month's load of crude oil arrived in Cuba on March 30 bringing the much needed fuel as the brutal U.S. blockade of Cuba was creating a humanitarian crisis. The following article provides background on U.S. imperialism's economic war against socialist Cuba over six decades. . . . |

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China, Malaysia ink 26 deals worth 72 mln USD. ecns.cn A total of 26 cooperation projects worth 495 million yuan (about 72 million U.S. dollars) were signed during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue, which opened on Thursday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.

Staff (2026-04-03). Trump hails 'victories' in Iran; China's underwater tunnels: SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Controlled escalation? Trump hails 'victories' in Iran but vows more strikes…

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China-Vietnam invested hydropower plant illuminates northern Vietnam through powering partnerships. ecns.cn Workers work at the Seo Chong Ho hydropower plant in northern Vietnams Lao Cai province, March 19, 2026.."Travel is much more convenient now, because if your field is near the road, you can ride a motorbike there, and it is much easier to bring rice back home, "Chang said.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Trump imposes 100 pct tariff on certain pharmaceuticals imports. ecns.cn Generic pharmaceutical products, biosimilars and related ingredients have been exempted from tariffs at this time, including nuclear medicines, plasma derived therapies, fertility treatments, and cell and gene therapies, the order said.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Bioproduction drives push for greener growth. ecns.cn In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Hospital in Jiangxi lays off all 315 staff, task force set up. ecns.cn A hospital in Leping, Jiangxi Province, has laid off all 315 employees, local authorities said, adding that a task force has been established to handle the aftermath.

WSWS (2026-04-03). Australia: Labor government targets the elderly in public housing tower demolition. wsws.org The demolition of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers is aimed at clearing valuable inner-city real estate and handing it over to private developers.

newarab (2026-04-03). Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities. newarab.com Pakistan said Thursday that the burden of ending its cross-border conflict lay with Afghanistan, as the two sides held preliminary talks to try to end hostilities. | The neighbours and one-time allies have been locked in an escalating conflict over claims from Islamabad that Afghanistan is harbouring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, which the Taliban government denies. | Negotiations in Urumqi, in northwest China, were announced Wednesday by Pakistan, after Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar travelled to Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. | Pakistan foreign ministry spokesman Tahir Hus…

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Delegates from developing countries experience TCM therapy. ecns.cn Representatives from Barbados, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda and other countries visited Xi'an Hospital of Brain Diseases of TCM, where they observed and experienced TCM techniques such as cupping and acupuncture, gaining firsthand insight into traditional therapies.

newarab (2026-04-03). Hamas wants Israeli troop withdrawal before disarmament talks. newarab.com

WSWS (2026-04-03). "In 4 years I'll be making the exact same amount I was making 20 years ago" : Nexteer Automotive workers in Michigan denounce UAW sellout, Trump's war in Iran. wsws.org In these videos, Nexteer workers in Saginaw, Michigan describe why they voted nearly unanimously to reject a concessions-laden contract pushed by the UAW bureaucracy.

A Guest Author (2026-04-03). Navajo Nation protests anti-voter bill. workers.org The Navajo Nation Council published the following statement on March 26,2026. The Naabik'íyáti' Committee is one of the standing committees of the Navajo Nation Council. Window Rock, Ariz. — On Thursday, the Naabik'íyáti' Committee unanimously passed legislation to formally establish the Navajo Nation's opposition to H.R. 7296, known as the . . . |

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Film carries long-lasting fascination of wuxia to UK. ecns.cn On a lively Tuesday night in Leicester Square, one moviegoer stood out from the crowd. Dressed in flowing dark robes, he evoked the wandering swordsmen of Chinese wuxia tales, an image that set the tone for the British premiere of Blades of the Guardians.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). China to intensify tax enforcement targeting influencers, celebrities. ecns.cn China will launch a joint crackdown on tax-related crimes this year, targeting high-income groups such as celebrities and online influencers, as well as sectors including medical aesthetics and jewelry, tax authorities said Wednesday.

WSWS (2026-04-03). New Zealand government, media discourage vaccination amid COVID wave. wsws.org Health NZ officials have falsely claimed that most people no longer need COVID boosters, while the government and media are spreading disinformation depicting vaccines as harmful to young people.

WSWS (2026-04-03). Trump says workers must pay for imperialist war with cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and daycare. wsws.org Trump's Easter lunch remarks expose the program of the ruling class: war, austerity and social devastation for the working class.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Championship-winning 820RR of ZXMOTOR surges in sales. ecns.cn Passengers pass through a metro station hosting activities themed "Honoring Heroes," supported by the North China Military Region Martyrs' Cemetery, in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, April 2, 2026.

WSWS (2026-04-03). Science is not neutral: The rubella vaccine and the attack on public health. wsws.org Stanley Plotkin, the virologist whose RA 27/3 rubella vaccine has immunized hundreds of millions of children worldwide, has reacted to the ongoing dismantling of public health with undisguised despair. This report traces the science he built, the class forces that made it possible, and the way forward against the ultra-right assault on vaccines.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). Chinese, Swiss envoys hold phone talks on Middle East tensions. ecns.cn Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Wolfgang Amadeus Brulhart, Swiss special envoy to the Middle East.

ecns.cn (2026-04-03). U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top general, reflecting his ongoing grievances with the Army, officials said. ecns.cn

Staff (2026-04-03). Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas: Con la misma firmeza de hace 64 años. cubadebate.cu El largo tren retumbaba con la música, cantos y alegría de medio millar de jóvenes rebeldes que se incorporaban acompañados de fiestas en cada municipio a lo largo del viaje hasta La Habana, en el que nadie sintió las horas imbuidos en el orgullo de ser parte del Primer Congreso de su organización. Era el 29 de marzo de 1962.

Staff (2026-04-03). Tripulación de Artemis II solucionó en vuelo fallo del ventilador del baño que impidió orinar durante seis horas. cubadebate.cu El regreso tripulado de Estados Unidos al entorno lunar no empezó con épica, sino con fontanería. Durante las primeras seis horas de misión, el inodoro de la cápsula Orion —el primero instalado en una nave tripulada de "espacio profundo"— quedó fuera de servicio para la orina por un problema en el ventilador del sistema.

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Cuba y Rusia abogan por ampliar y fortalecer sus vínculos económico-comerciales. radiohc.cu La XXIII sesión de la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica culminó este jueves en la ciudad de San Petersburgo, copresidida por Dmitry Chernyshenko, vicepresidente de Rusia, y Oscar Pérez-Oliva, vice primer ministro de Cuba. | El jefe del Gobierno cubano, Manuel Marrero Cruz destacó en la red social X que el encuentro se desarrolló con éxito, con un diálogo fructífero y positivo por ambas delegaciones, que coincidieron en la necesidad de ampliar y fortalecer los vínculos económico-comerciales. | El primer ministro subrayó el agradecimiento que expre…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Gobierno cubano indultará a más de 2 mil sancionados. radiohc.cu Como parte del proceso de otorgamiento de beneficios penitenciarios establecidos en ley y en correspondencia con el artículo 90, inciso II de la Constitución de la República, se decidió poner en libertad a dos mil 10 sancionados, a través de un indulto aprobado por el Gobierno de Cuba. | Este gesto humanitario y soberano partió de un análisis cuidadoso de las características de los hechos cometidos por los sancionados, la buena conducta mantenida en prisión, haber extinguido una parte importante de su sanción y estado de salud. | Es por ello que en el total de excarcelados aparecen jóvenes, mujeres, adultos mayor…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Cuba irá a Santo Domingo 2026 con casi 300 plazas. radiohc.cu José Antonio Miranda, director general de alto rendimiento del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, informó este jueves que Cuba tiene 297 plazas para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026. | Miranda declaró al semanario Jit que la mayor isla de las Antillas logró esos boletos en los certámenes clasificatorios y la cifra ya quedó conciliada con el comité organizador, paso imprescindible para considerarla oficial. | De los cupos conquistados, 172 corresponden al sector masculino y 125 al femenino, y los eventos dotados de billetes directos, asumidos con serias limitaciones económicas del país,…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Rusia prepara envío de un segundo buque con petróleo para Cuba. radiohc.cu El ministro de Energía de Rusia, Serguéi Tsiviliov informó este jueves que su país tiene previsto enviar un segundo buque con petróleo a Cuba en medio de la crisis energética que atraviesa la nación caribeña. | Al margen del foro Energoprom-2026, que se desarrolla en la ciudad de Kazán, el titular expresó: Cuba está totalmente bloqueada, la aislaron; øDe dónde provino el suministro de petróleo? Un buque de Rusia rompió el bloqueo; un segundo buque se está cargando en este momento. No dejaremos a los cubanos en apuros". | Con anterioridad, llegó a la mayor isla de las Antillas el petrolero ruso 'Anatoly Kolo…

Staff (2026-04-03). Gobierno cubano anuncia decisión de indultar a más de 2 mil sancionados. cubadebate.cu Como parte del proceso de otorgamiento de beneficios penitenciarios establecidos en ley y en correspondencia con el artículo 90, inciso II de la Constitución de la República, se decidió poner en libertad a dos mil 10 sancionados, a través de un indulto aprobado por el Gobierno de Cuba.

Mireya Ojeda (2026-04-03). Cienfuegos multiplica las actividades culturales, pese al bloqueo energético del Gobierno estadounidense. radiohc.cu Se crece la familia de la Cultura en Cienfuegos que le ofreció a la población casi 800 actividades de calidad en un mes, multiplicando la cifra comparado con períodos normales, a pesar de la contingencia energética que vive Cuba, por el asedio del Gobierno estadounidense a la entrada de combustible. Bárbara María Gonzales, Directora de Cultura en este municipio cabecera de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos, vanagloriada por el resultado refiere que iniciaron talleres de programación, integrados al objetivo de llevar espectáculos a Consejos Populares, sus comunidades y barrios. | Las actividades aumentarán durante…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Cuba y àÅfrica Austral reafirman lazos históricos. radiohc.cu El viceministro primero de Relaciones Exteriores de la República de Cuba, Gerardo Peñalver sostuvo un encuentro con jefes de Misiones diplomáticas de Angola, Namibia, Sudáfrica, Tanzania, Mozambique y Zimbabwe acreditadas en el país, en el marco de la conmemoración por el Día de la Liberación de àÅfrica Austral (23 de marzo). | Durante el intercambio, se evocó el significado histórico de la Batalla de Cuito Cuanavale, cuya gesta victoriosa cumple 38 años y es reconocida como un hito en las luchas por la independencia y contra el apartheid en el sur del continente africano. | En esa epopeya, combatientes int…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Irán ataca otro gigante tecnológico de EE.UU. radiohc.cu La Armada del Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica de Irán afirmó este jueves haber atacado los centros de datos de dos empresas estadounidenses. | Las acciones se llevaron a cabo contra las instalaciones de Oracle, en Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, y Amazon, en Baréin. | El órgano militar aseveró el martes que comenzará a realizar ataques de represalia contra importantes empresas de EE.UU. a partir del 1 de abril, en respuesta a su agresión militar, y publicó una lista de sus próximos blancos. | La Guardia Revolucionaria iraní acusó a compañías de inteligencia artificial y de la tecnología de la i…

Staff (2026-04-03). Detienen a presuntos implicados en triple homicidio en Villa Clara. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Interior en Villa Clara informó la detención de cinco ciudadanos presuntamente implicados en el asesinato de tres personas, residentes en Carretera a Sagua Km 1, entre Planta de Asfalto y callejón El Jardín, en Santa Clara. El Ministerio del Interior trabaja para consolidar las pruebas y determinar las circunstancias exactas de los hechos.

Staff (2026-04-03). Canciller de México Juan Ramón de la Fuente renuncia a su cargo por problemas de salud. cubadebate.cu El canciller de México, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, renunció este miércoles a su cargo por motivos de salud, informó el Gobierno federal. La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum dijo en un mensaje en redes sociales que la decisión responde a "razones de salud" y señaló que, una vez concluya su rehabilitación, el funcionario "se reincorporará" al Gobierno "en otra tarea".

Staff (2026-04-03). México destina fondos para fomentar autosuficiencia alimentaria y creación de empleos en las zonas rurales de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Agencia Mexicana de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AMEXCID) oficializó recursos destinados a la Segunda Fase del proyecto 'Sembrando Vida' en la República de Cuba. Esta iniciativa forma parte de los acuerdos de colaboración entre el Gobierno de México y naciones caribeñas. El objetivo central es fomentar la autosuficiencia alimentaria y la creación de empleos en las zonas rurales de la isla,…

Martha Rios (2026-04-03). Raúl Castro Ruz felicitó a combatientes del Ejército Central. radiohc.cu El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz envió una carta de felicitación a los combatientes del Ejército Central, leída a su nombre este jueves en la gala por el aniversario 65 de la fundación de ese cuerpo armado, celebrada en la occidental provincia cubana de Matanzas.Hoy, cuando la Patria está nuevamente amenazada, les ratifico mi confianza en que sabrán enfrentar cualquier agresión, convencidos en la victoria ª, reza la misiva. | Igualmente, destacó la fundación de esa institución por el Comandante de la Revolución Juan Almeida Bosque, el 4 de abril de 1961, al tiempo que reconoció el aporte de la misma a…

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-03). Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners in 'humanitarian' gesture amid US pressure. scmp.com Cuba's government announced on Thursday that it was pardoning 2,010 prisoners as a "humanitarian" gesture during Holy Week, after pledging in March to release dozens amid heightened US pressure on Havana. | The major announcement comes days after US President Donald Trump eased a de facto oil blockade of Cuba by allowing a Russian tanker to deliver crude to the fuel-starved island.

Staff (2026-04-03). Docentes universitarios de Irán emiten declaración de apoyo a la resistencia y cohesión nacional. cubadebate.cu Un grupo de profesores universitarios de Irán emitió una declaración pública para expresar su respaldo a la resistencia y la unidad nacional, al tiempo que manifestó su apoyo a las medidas de las Fuerzas Armadas iraníes frente a los ataques contra centros de investigación y científicos, atribuidos al régimen sionista y a Estados Unidos.

Staff (2026-04-03). Estados Unidos: Pentágono confirmó la renuncia del Jefe de Estado Mayor del Ejército. cubadebate.cu El Pentágono confirmó la renuncia del general Randy George como jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército estadounidense, en medio de la prolongación de la agresión norteamericana e israelí contra Irán. George pasa a retiro como el jefe de estado mayor número 41 del componente del Ejército de las fuerzas armadas de Estados Unidos.



Sara Gabler (2026-04-02). Christian Nationalists in US Government Push Attacks on Iran as Holy War. truthout.org How Christian clergy talk about Jesus this Easter Sunday will tell you a lot about their politics. While parishioners in the U.S. are likely to be greeted by the traditional refrain, "He is risen," at their April 5 Easter service, they're just as likely to be met with the phrase, "Christ is King." This rhetoric replaces the traditional understanding of Easter as a celebration of Jesus's sacrifice… |

al-monitor (2026-04-02). UK-led Hormuz talks demand reopening of Hormuz. al-monitor.com A UK-led meeting of some 40 countries on the strait of Hormuz crisis wrapped up Thursday with a demand for the "immediate and unconditional" reopening of the vital shipping route, but no immediate breakthrough."Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage in the Strait of Hormuz. They must not prevail," British foreign minister Yvette Cooper said in a statement."To that effect, partners today called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait and respect for the fundamental principles of freedom of navigation and the law of the sea," she added.

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). Spy game intensifies in Iran war: Is a secret deal taking shape as CIA comes in touch with Russia. hindustantimes.com Backchannel talks between the Central Intelligence Agency and SVR have emerged amid the ongoing Iran war, raising questions about hidden diplomacy and global power dynamics. Sergei Naryshkin confirmed ongoing contacts, while speculation grows over potential Russian support to Tehran. As Donald Trump navigates a prolonged conflict, these developments highlight the complex web of intelligence, diplomacy, and strategic maneuvering shaping the crisis.

United World International (2026-04-02). How Did the War Launched by the US and Israel Against Iran Resonate in Asia? uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk / President of the Sino-Turkish Studies Center The war launched against Iran following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28-carried out by Washington and Tel Aviv while negotiations with Tehran were still ongoing-has now exceeded its first month. The operations initiated under Trump's "regime change in Iran" strategy …

A A (2026-04-02). Are there, or will there be, U.S. negotiations with Iran? strategic-culture.su The short answer is 'no', Alastair Crooke writes. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The short answer is 'no'. Trump was confabul…

The Canary (2026-04-02). Peace Vigil attenders see US ground attack planes leaving RAF Lakenheath. thecanary.co Peace Vigil attenders at RAF Lakenheath have observed more than 20 planes taking off on the morning of 2 April. At least six were A10 ground attack aircraft, likely heading for West Asia, where Donald Trump is threatening a ground invasion of Iran. Witness Avril Simpson said: This carnage should not be happening, and our […] | By

newarab (2026-04-02). Egypt races to rescue Gaza ceasefire as Iran war pushes it aside. newarab.com The Egyptian president and foreign minister are escalating diplomatic engagements with world leaders, influential diplomats and officials to bring the 20-point, three-phase plan, which went into effect in October last year, back on track. | During a 1 April meeting in…

Juan Cole (2026-04-02). Israel Plots razing Iran, but it has 330K STEM graduates per Year. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Apartheid government of indicted war criminal Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has turned to using Gaza genocide-style tactics against Iran — even while the genocide against Gaza continues and an ethnic cleansing campaign proceeds in Lebanon. Israel is now striking civilian objects in Iran in hopes of collapsing Iranian society. It is blowing up pharmaceutical factories making anti-cancer drugs and steel factories and university campuses that do not have a direct military tie. Because of heavy US and European sanctions, Iran had to develop its own drug manufa…

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). Iran mocks 'American dream': Mojtaba aide hits back at Rubio remark, says plot to create 'new Gazas'. hindustantimes.com Iran is using Marco Rubio's own rhetoric to mock what it calls the real "American Dream," with parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf arguing that if Tehran had not spent heavily on weapons, the U.S. could have seized Iran's oil fields within 48 hours, armed Israel even more heavily, and created "many, many new Gazas." His post was a direct response to Rubio's claim that Iran would be a very different country if it had spent billions on its people instead of weapons.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). UN Security Council to focus on Middle East issues in April. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ The UN Security Council will focus on the Middle East in April, taking up issues concerning Iran, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, Jamal Fares Alrowaiei.

Sharon Zhang (2026-04-02). Trump Ousts Pam Bondi, Who Leaves Legacy of Epstein Cover-Up. truthout.org President Donald Trump announced that he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who leaves behind a legacy of obstructing the release of the Epstein files and protecting the alleged sex abusers named within them. "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year," Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Thursday afternoon. |

UMMID (2026-04-02). When White House was renamed as 'Epstein Island'. ummid.com In a major embarrassment for Donald Trump, the White House was recently renamed as 'Epstein Island' for some Google Pixel phone users in the United States.

Caitlin Johnstone (2026-04-02). The Empire Is Losing Its Ability To Hide Its Ugly Nature. thealtworld.com It used to be hard to help westerners see the depravity of the US empire. Now it's just right in everyone's face with raw genocide footage and insanely evil warmongering of direct economic consequence. | It took a lot of work to help the average westerner understand that NATO aggressions actively provoked the war in Ukraine, or that western interventionism played a major role in the violence and chaos in Syria, or that US economic warfare was largely responsible for the suffering of Cubans and Venezuelans. The murderous savagery of the empire was hidden behind layers of obfuscation, allowing the propagandists to…

jborinoco (2026-04-02). Venezuelan Authorities Coordinate With Shopping Centers on Energy-Saving Protocols. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan minister for public works, Juan José Ramírez, and representatives of the Venezuelan Chamber of Shopping Centers (Cavececo), set up a working group to coordinate measures for the incorporation of this sector into the National Energy Saving Plan. | In statements given to VTV, Ramírez highlighted that during the meeting an overview of the plan was presented, which allowed for an analysis of the necessary actions to address the increased electricity demand associated with rising temperatures and high electricity consumption. | "Here we have reached good agreements regarding the rational use of the elec…

jborinoco (2026-04-02). Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's Acting President After the Abduction of President Maduro? orinocotribune.com Due to the illegal abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US military forces, power passed to the executive vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, who is currently serving as acting president in President Maduro's absence. | Some facts about Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: | She was born on May 18, 1969, in Caracas, daughter of Jorge Antonio Rodríguez, leader of the Revolutionary Left Movement and founder of the Marxist party Socialist League. | She graduated from the Faculty of Law at the Central University of Venezuela, was a leader of the student movement, and specialized in labor law in Paris, France…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-04-02). Boxing: Saidel and Claro Know of Rivals for Professional Fights. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The announcement of Saidel Horta and Alejandro Claro's opponents provided news about Cuba's presence on a professional boxing card scheduled for May 1st in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, which also features star Arlen López. | The featherweight Horta, the 2023 World Championship silver medalist in Tashkent, will be looking for his second consecutive victory when he faces Venezuelan Fernando José Toro, who boasts an impressive record of 11 wins (9 KOs) and three losses (2 KOs). | Claro, a two-time world bronze medalist, will also be aiming to replicate his success from his previous bout, wh…

Ed Newman (2026-04-02). Lying is Marco Rubio's Premise. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | Once again, the pathological liar Marco Rubio lies. This time, before a Miami court that is trying his close friend and former congressman, David Rivera. | A report from the Spanish news agency EFE, published by El Nuevo Herald, stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed in a Miami court that he was unaware of an alleged multimillion-dollar contract that his close friend David Rivera supposedly made in 2017 to bring the Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro closer to the United States and facilitate a peaceful transfer of…

Andrew Korybko (2026-04-02). Trump Might Finally Force NATO to Radically Reform. globalresearch.ca Trump raged against NATO last week after it refused his request to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was analyzed

al-monitor (2026-04-02). Zelenskiy offers maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz. al-monitor.com April 2 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open amid conflict in the Middle East.Zelenskiy, speaking in his nightly video address, said Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had taken part in a virtual meeting devoted to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, attended by about 40 countries."Ukraine has relevant expertise concerning sea waterways, concerning the defence and reopening of maritime traffic," he said.

____ (2026-04-02). Diplomatic Dialogue: Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz. devdiscourse.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi engaged in a telephone conversation focusing on the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by Russia's foreign ministry. The call underscored the Strait's strategic relevance and the ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage maritime security.

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). UK to Host International Talks on Reopening Strait of Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain will host a virtual meeting on Thursday aimed at forming a coalition of countries to explore ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that securing the strategic waterway was the responsibility of other nations. Meeting Details and Participants The session, chaired by British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, …

Rania Khalek (2026-04-02). Inside the Strait of Hormuz: Eyewitness to US-Israeli War Crimes in Iran w/ Dimitri Lascaris. thealtworld.com Journalist and lawyer Dimitri Lascaris just returned from Iran, where he traveled from Tehran to the Strait of Hormuz, witnessing firsthand the impact of the US-Israeli war. | From hospitals treating the wounded to the world's most important oil chokepoint, Lascaris saw a side of this war that Western media is barely covering. | The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical waterways on earth, responsible for a massive share of global energy flows. But today, it has become a frontline in a rapidly escalating conflict. Trump says only with its opening would he consider a ceasefire. | In this episode of Dispatch…

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). Macron in Trump's crosshairs as US president blasts France over Hormuz blockade. hindustantimes.com At Easter lunch, U.S. President Donald Trump launched into a fiery rant ahead of his nationally televised war address, boasting of having "taken out" multiple Iranian regimes while blasting Emmanuel Macron, France, and NATO for refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump insisted countries like France, European allies, South Korea, Japan, and China should bear the burden of ending the vital oil chokepoint's blockade, as the U.S. enters Day 33 of the war with growing tensions over Iran and alliance commitments. Watch for more…

Yale Climate Connections (2026-04-02). Iran War's Impact on Gas Price, Clean Energy, Climate. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | The U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran have sent oil and gas prices soaring. That could be a boon to cheap, clean technologies like electric vehicles, solar power, and wind — at least in the long run. But in the short run, the outlook is more complicated. | Why is the conflict causing oil and gas prices to spike? : | Iran began restricting ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, 2026. The strait is the narrow passage, about 20 to 40 miles wide, through which ships must navigate from the Persian Gulf t…

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). Iran fires 100+ missiles at Israeli and US targets as Araghchi warns escalation. hindustantimes.com Iran has unleashed one of its most intense barrages yet, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming over 100 missiles fired in the latest wave targeting Israeli cities and U.S. assets across the region. Strikes reportedly hit Tel Aviv, Gulf bases, and key military infrastructure, while Tehran frames the escalation as retaliation for attacks on civilian targets, including a pharmaceutical facility. As tensions spiral, Abbas Araghchi has warned of a "forceful" response, raising fears of a deeper and more dangerous phase in the conflict.

Brian Berletic (2026-04-02). As US Escalation Continues vs. Iran, US Escalates vs. China in the Asia-Pacific. thealtworld.com As US Escalation Continues vs. Iran, US Proxies Escalate vs. China in the Asia-Pacific | The US continues escalating despite daily "mixed signals" from the US administration aimed at dragging public opinion in favor of a much longer and costly war than could be sold upfront; | The US, as it escalates with Iran, continues waging proxy war with Russia in Ukraine as well as attacking Russia with long-range drones targeting energy production and exports, as well as pushing Asia-Pacific proxies in encroaching upon and provoking China; | The US seeks to undermine, contain, and collapse all geopolitical rivals, fallin…

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Lula says U.S. fabricated lie to wage 'unnecessary war' against Iran. ecns.cn People attend a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, on April 1, 2026..The United States and Israel launched joint military strikes on Iran on Feb.28, disrupting global shipping, sending oil prices soaring and shaking the global economy.

Editor (2026-04-02). Collapsing Empire: The Resistance Disarms Israel. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack As the criminal Zionist-American war on Iran enters its second month, the conflict has proven so ruinous for the aggressors that dire alarm is being widely sounded. Embarrassing failure to subdue the Islamic Republic from the air has raised the prospect of a US ground operation of some kind, widely perceived as a suicide …

Sharon Zhang (2026-04-02). Trump Says US Will Bomb Iran Into "Stone Ages," Invoking Vietnam Carpet Bombing. truthout.org President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth vowed to bomb Iran into the "Stone Ages" in concerning statements on Wednesday night harkening to Vietnam War-era atrocities, as the U.S. and Israel carry out strikes on life-supporting infrastructure in Iran. In his prime time remarks to the U.S. public on Wednesday night, Trump said that, over the next two to three weeks, the U.S. |

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2026-04-02). Closing Air Spaces and Cracking Alliances: Trump's Growing Problem with Allies. globalresearch.ca With the Iran War groaning along, the Trump administration is getting increasingly indignant. Plumes of childish anger can be seen coming out of the White House and Pentagon. Having joined an illegal, joint enterprise with Israel in attacking Iran, allies …

Staff (2026-04-02). "This War Is Already Lost" : Spencer Ackerman & Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi on Trump's Iran Debacle. democracynow.org President Donald Trump gave a primetime televised address Wednesday to discuss the war on Iran, his first since the United States and Israel launched attacks on February 28. Trump gave few clues about when or how the war could end, but he boasted about killing top Iranian leaders and degrading the country's military. He threatened to bomb Iran "back to the stone ages, where they belong." | Despite the grandiose claims, built on "lies and delusions," Trump "did not add anything new," says Iranian American scholar Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi, who calls Trump's shifting ju…

UMMID (2026-04-02). IB exams 2026 in UAE cancelled due to US-Israeli war on Iran. ummid.com The International Baccalaureate Organisation has cancelled the IB Exams of the year 2026 across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

UMMID (2026-04-02). US-Israeli War on Iran: A religious project with three political goals. ummid.com As the current geopolitical events mirrored by biblical stories show, the US-Israel side is moved by a religious vision with three goals.

Kurt Nimmo (2026-04-02). Hit List: Iran Threatens US and Israeli Corporations. globalresearch.ca Eighteen corporations operating in Israel and the GCC nations were warned on March 31 they "will come under attack as they have assisted US-Israeli terror operations inside Iran." The companies are considered "

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). Swift End to Iran War Appears Unlikely. moderndiplomacy.eu Hopes for a quick resolution to the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran faded following a prime-time address by President Donald Trump. In his speech, Trump signaled intensified military operations, including potential strikes on Iran's energy and oil infrastructure, without providing a clear timeline for ending hostilities. The statement fueled market uncertainty and geopolitical tension, with oil …

newleftreview (2026-04-02). 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.

WiBOPM (2026-04-02). Racine, April 4, 2026: Stop U.S.-Israel War on Iran! wibailoutpeople.org

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). Israel military under strain as Eyal Zamir warns of troop shortages | Hezbollah. hindustantimes.com Israel's military is facing mounting pressure as Eyal Zamir warns of a critical troop shortage amid an expanding multi-front conflict. The Israel Defense Forces is stretched across operations against Iran, Hezbollah, and regional threats, raising concerns over long-term combat readiness. As manpower gaps widen and calls grow to extend mandatory service, pressure is building on Benjamin Netanyahu while Iran signals it has large reserves ready for escalation.

hindustantimes (2026-04-02). IRGC aerospace chief reappears, inspects missile bases as Iran projects unity. hindustantimes.com IRGC Aerospace Force Chief Majid Mousavi has resurfaced in fresh Iranian state footage, dismissing speculation of internal rifts within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the war intensifies. Seen inspecting underground missile bases and troops, Mousavi's appearance comes amid reports questioning leadership and operational setbacks. Meanwhile, Iran continues sustained missile and drone strikes, projecting unity and defiance even as Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.

Jared Szuba (2026-04-02). US strike on Iran suspension bridge hints at looming shift in war strategy. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to widen the US military's aperture to bomb civilian infrastructure if leaders in Tehran continue to refuse his demands for capitulation by April 6.

al-monitor (2026-04-02). Trump announces destruction of tallest bridge. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages."Ghodratollah Seif, the deputy governor of Alborz province, where the B1 bridge is located, said the strike had killed eight people and wounded 95 others,according to state TV and Fars news agency.Due to reporting restrictions, AFP is not able to access the sites of strikes nor to independently verify tolls in Iran.

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). Global Helium Supply Disrupted by Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing conflict involving Iran has begun to affect not only energy markets but also the global supply of helium, a critical yet often overlooked resource. Qatar, which produces roughly one third of the world's helium, has been forced to halt production due to attacks on its gas infrastructure. At the same time, the closure …

AIAC (2026-04-02). Friday 4/3: Emergency Rally Against ICE Expansion – Mission Police Station. indybay.org Mission Police Station | 630 Valencia Street | 94110…

William Briggs (2026-04-02). American war strategy and the need for independence. independentaustralia.net

Robert Freeman (2026-04-02). Anti-genocide campaigners call for Ireland's National Concert Hall to drop Zionist charity event. thecanary.co Pro-Palestine campaign group Mothers Against Genocide are among those calling on Dublin's National Concert Hall (NCH) to cancel a charity event which will raise money for Magen David Adom (MDA). MDA are an ambulance charity based in so-called 'Israel'. Multiple human rights groups have accused the group of failing to provide medical care to wounded […] | By

ICRC (2026-04-02). 06:30 in Beirut. A little girl, a helium balloon, and a country facing displacement. icrc.org An account by Shawky Amine Eddine, Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, ICRC Lebanon…

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). China's SOEs urged to increase employment of college graduates. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 1 ⚪ Chinas state assets regulator has urged the countrys state-owned enterprisesto take solid measures to further increase the employment of college graduates.

al-monitor (2026-04-02). US ICE detains Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, mosque says. al-monitor.com By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) – Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, who is a Palestinian American, has been detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, the mosque said on Thursday.ISM, which is Wisconsin's largest mosque, said Sarsour, 53, is a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for over three decades and was detained on Monday. He grew up in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

WHYY (2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Shane Quinn (2026-04-02). History of World War II: German and Soviet Military Offensives During 1942 in the USSR. globalresearch.ca In the late winter and spring of 1942 epic defensive actions took place in the western Russian towns of Kholm and Demyansk.

Guest Contributor (2026-04-02). AI porn isn't regulated. What does that mean for depictions of queer bodies? globalvoices.org

Adam Hanieh, Denys Gorbach, Simon Pirani (2002-04-26). Justice for the Middle East is also about climate. links.org.au Adam Hanieh discusses how accurate the claim "all wars are fought for oil" truly is and what developments we might expect in the Middle East in the future.

Staff (2026-04-02). What Should You Know About Paybis Crypto SwapSecurity in 2026? moguldom.com As of 2026, you can find documented cases of over $700 million being stolen in crypto assets. The most disheartening aspect is that people can view their assets online, but are unable to retrieve them. The cryptocurrency exchange world is a balance between anonymity and security. To become successful in this field, a platform should …

Lama Khouri (2026-04-02). Shallāl: On Water, Palestine, and the Grammar of the Unrelenting. counterpunch.org There are mornings when what I feel is not grief exactly. It is rage that has nowhere to go. A need to climb the highest mountain and scream, not words, not arguments, just sound, the kind of sound a human being makes when they have witnessed something that should not be possible and the world has not stopped. When the birds are still singing and the trains are still running and someone somewhere is complaining about the weather, and I am standing there holding what I have seen.

UUSF Global Conversations (2026-04-02). Sunday 4/12: The Hidden History of Zionism with Mya Shone. indybay.org Unitarian Universalists of San Francisco 1147 Franklin St. @ Geary San Francisco…

Doctors Against Genocide (2026-04-02). Wednesday 4/15: Doctors Against Genocide Advocacy Day on the Hill. indybay.org Washington, D.C.

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). Pakistan Engages Afghanistan in Talks to End Border Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan is holding talks with Afghanistan aimed at ending the worst conflict between the two South Asian neighbours since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. A spokesperson for Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday that senior officials from both countries are participating in discussions in the northwestern Chinese city of Urumqi. China Mediates the …

WSWS (2026-04-02). Oracle reported to lay off up to 30,000 workers globally via email. wsws.org Tech giant Oracle joined the industry-wide AI jobs massacre by informing thousands of employees on Monday via an email message at 6: 00 a.m. that "current business needs" have eliminated their position and "today is your last working day."

UMMID (2026-04-02). RBSE Rajasthan 12th Result 2026 Announced – Check Here. ummid.com The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) Ajmer has announced the result of Class 12 exams held in 2026 on its official website rajresults.nic.in and other associate websites.

Repost (2026-04-02). Stop the AI data centers in Gilroy. indybay.org The Gilroy community is rallying against a major Data Center in the Gilroy area.

newleftreview (2026-04-02). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?

DikelediM (2026-04-02). SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected. sanews.gov.za SAWS urges caution as changing weather conditions are expected | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is urging motorists to prioritise road safety amid changing weather conditions expected across the country as South Africans prepare to travel for the Easter period. ⚪ SAWS has forecast partly cloudy conditions with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers on Thursday and Friday. ⚪ In its latest weather outlook, the weather service said conditions will be cool to warm in most areas, but hot in some regions, with a higher likelihood of scattered showers in the western parts of the country. ⚪ The fo…

Willem Moore (2026-04-02). Reform sacks 'fires do happen' Grenfell spokesperson. thecanary.co Following his obscene comments about the Grenfell Tower disaster, Reform has sacked spokesperson Simon Dudley. It comes as Reform has been struggling to hold on to candidates for the local election. Firings do happen As the BBC reported, Simon Dudley used to be an executive at Homes England and Ebbsfleet. He joined Reform in February. Sickeningly, […] | By

Yunus Soner (2026-04-02). Increasing Western military deployment to Cyprus threatens northern part of island and Türkiye. uwidata.com In recent weeks, the island of Cyprus—long a fault line between competing geopolitical visions—has once again emerged as a focal point of escalating military activity. A surge in Western deployments, concentrated primarily in the island's southern half, has raised alarm bells across the region. While officials in European capitals frame the buildup as a defensive …

Mennonite Action (2026-04-02). Thursday 4/23: Mennonite Action April Mass Call. indybay.org Online | actionnetwork.org/events/mennonite-actio…

aljazeera (2026-04-02). How long will Artemis II take to reach the moon, and what happens next? aljazeera.com The capsule is expected to reach the moon on about April 6, the sixth day of the mission.

Shane Quinn (2026-04-02). The Rapid Postwar Increase of America's Nuclear Arsenal. Churning out Nukes "Like Sausages" globalresearch.ca Hitler had, as early as June 1942, decided against the development of an atomic bomb — on both racial and pragmatic grounds. By the summer of 1944, Allied intelligence accounts were flowing in that a Nazi atomic bomb was non-existent.

UMMID (2026-04-02). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.

newleftreview (2026-04-02). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-02). Burkina Faso: Crimes Against Humanity by All Sides. hrw.org Click to expand Image | (Clockwise, from top left): Burkina Faso President Capt. Ibrahim Traoré. © 2025 Stanislav Krasilnikov/RIA Novosti via AP; Iyad Ag Ghaly, JNIM supreme leader. © 2012 ROMARIC OLLO HIEN/AFP/Getty Images; JNIM fighters in Barsalogho, Sanmatenga province,‚ÄØBurkina Faso, August 24, 2024.‚ÄØ © Private; Burkinabè military forces in Baraboulé, Sahel region, Burkina Faso, during Operation "Tchefari 2," December 2023. © 2024 RTB | The Burkina Faso military with its allied militias and an Al Qaeda-linked armed group have killed more than 1,8…

Kelly Hayes (2026-04-02). Rupture and Repair Under Fascist Conditions. truthout.org "We have a great opportunity in our movements to learn how to be opponents without being enemies," says Tanuja Jagernauth. In this first of a two-part conversation, Jagernauth and host Kelly Hayes discuss the language people use to describe harm and conflict, the difference between disagreement and abuse, and how organizers can move through conflict with more clarity and care under fascist… |

UMMID (2026-04-02). How to Open Savings Account Online in Just 3 Minutes. ummid.com Online Savings Accounts are becoming popular because they offer greater convenience and speed compared to traditional banking. Instead of visiting a bank branch and completing physical paperwork, users can open and manage their accounts digitally through a mobile app or online platform.

A A (2026-04-02). The United States Is already headed for a forever war. strategic-culture.su By Jude RUSSO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The current war is already collapsing into a "mowing the grass" strategy. | Let's a…

The Canary (2026-04-02). Corbyn 'takes aim at Labour heartlands' as Your Party unveils local elections strategy. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn has unveiled Your Party plans to target Labour's heartlands in the upcoming English local elections in May. The start-up party is supporting allied community independent groups at the local elections. And it's hopeful of several groups winning East London councils, with Labour's core vote set to collapse in major cities. It's worth noting […] | By

GABIK (2026-04-02). Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel. sanews.gov.za Government urges vigilance and road safety ahead of Easter travel | As travellers begin to make their way to various destinations for the Easter and Passover holidays, the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) has reiterated its call for citizens to remain vigilant and take steps to safeguard their homes and ensure safety on the roads. | GCIS Acting Director-General Nomonde Mnukwa on Thursday urged residents to take precautionary measures to protect their property while away. | "Ensure that all doors and windows are properly secured, and double-check all entry points before leaving home, even for…

APR editor (2026-04-02). NZ, allies express 'deep concern' about Israeli death penalty bill for Palestinians. asiapacificreport.nz By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand has joined Australia, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in expressing "deep concern" about an Israeli bill expanding the death penalty for Palestinians. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters posted on social media last night, indicating New Zealand had joined the other nations, and emphasising the…

Javier Perez Jimenez (2026-04-02). Olympic Chess Teams Announced. radiohc.cu Havana, April 1 (RHC) — The experienced Maritza Arribas and national champion Lelys Martínez lead the teams announced today to defend Cuba's colors at the Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026, which will take place in that Uzbek city from September 15 to 28. | A press release from the Cuban Chess Federation explained that the early formation of the teams is due to the country's current economic situation, which prompted this unusual procedure. Furthermore, the team will receive financial support from FIDE to attend the competition. | Participation in the men's and women's national championships is usually a require…

thecanary.co (2026-04-02). Labour government continues to play chicken with the NHS. thecanary.co The British Medical Association (BMA) is scheduled to begin six days of industrial action on 7 April 2026. The NHS strike was announced after the government attempted to play resident doctors off against their union. This occurred during a strike of their own. Now, in response to the further strike action, the government has withdrawn […] | By

Mehk Chakraborty (2026-04-02). Mutual aid is a lifeline for the million people displaced by war in Lebanon. wagingnonviolence.org

aljazeera (2026-04-02). Israel's death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians. aljazeera.com It is about eliminating Palestinian existence in Palestine.

JAMES (2026-04-02). NicaNotes: The UN "experts" fueling Washington's attacks on Nicaragua. afgj.org NicaNotes April 2, 2026 By John Perry {Nicaragua-based journalist John Perry writes for the London Review of Books, FAIR, Antiwar.com and Covert Action. This article was first published in Covert Action Magazine on March 25, 2026.) United Nations "experts" on Nicaragua, working to sanitize the effects of a failed, US-inspired coup attempt, haven't visited the country since the violence…

Janine (2026-04-02). So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect. sanews.gov.za So-called coronation of a Nigerian national has no legal effect | Cabinet has expressed "disgust" at the so-called coronation of a Nigerian national as an alleged chief in KuGompo City, in the Eastern Cape. | During a post-Cabinet media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said this was "a mere kindergarten gimmick" and that it "has no legal effect". | She said Cabinet confirmed that the establishment, recognition, and functioning of any traditional leadership structure are strictly governed by the Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act, which provides clear and non-n…

WSWS (2026-04-02). Italy restricts US military access as crisis deepens within NATO and Meloni government amid rising opposition. wsws.org Italy's denial of US base access rests on procedural objections, but fundamentally reflects overwhelming popular opposition to war and state repression.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Japan's missile move stirs concern. ecns.cn China has expressed "grave concern" over Japan's deployment of long-range missiles capable of striking what Tokyo calls "enemy bases".

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Cargo throughput via Three Gorges Dam reaches 2.3 bln metric tons by end of March. ecns.cn As of the end of March, the dual-channel five-tier ship locks of the Three Gorges Dam have handled 1.104 million vessel transits, letting through a cargo volume of 2.37 billion metric tons.

UMMID (2026-04-02). Census 2027 1st phase starts today: What you need to do. ummid.com India has started Census or headcount of the country's over a billion population from today i.e. April 01, 2026.

WHYY (2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Ahmed Adel (2026-04-02). US Could Soon Run Out of Tomahawk Missiles Amid War with Iran. globalresearch.ca Since the monthly consumption of Tomahawk missiles greatly exceeds their yearly production, the United States cannot supply weapons to Ukraine, contain China, and wage war against Iran all at once. Additionally, the US cannot boost production of these missiles because …

Rania Khalek (2026-04-02). Israel Wants to Annex South Lebanon — But Hezbollah Isn't Defeated, w/ Karim Makdisi. thealtworld.com As Israel expands its war across the region, Lebanon is once again in the crosshairs. | Israeli officials are openly calling for pushing the border to the Litani River, annexing southern Lebanon, and preventing displaced civilians from returning. At the same time, the country is being bombed, depopulated, and pushed toward internal collapse. | So what is Israel actually trying to achieve? | In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with Karim Makdisi, co-host of the Makdisi Street podcast and Associate Professor of International Politics at the American University of Beirut. | They discuss: | Israel's lo…

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). China effectively curbs trafficking of children, women. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 2 ⚪ The number of children and women abductions and human trafficking crimes in China has shown a significant decline, with a 77.95 percent drop in 2025 compared to the peak in 2012, the Supreme Peoples Courtsaid on Thursday.

____ (2026-04-02). Uttarakhand Police: A Beacon of Excellence. devdiscourse.com In a landmark event, the Uttarakhand Police has received the President's Police Colours, the nation's highest award for a police force. This honor signifies a 'golden and glorious chapter' in the state's history, said Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Studio 2 staff (2026-04-02). Trump addresses the nation on Iran. whyy.org President Trump's speech had a clear goal: convince increasingly skeptical Americans that the war in Iran is worth fighting.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Chinese premier stresses building new-type power grid, optimizing energy structure. ecns.cn CHENGDU, April 1 ⚪ Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed efforts to advance the construction of a new-type power grid and accelerate the adjustment and optimization of the energy structure.

WSWS (2026-04-02). Asian economies taking a double hit from US war on Iran. wsws.org As the war enters its second month, the price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, has risen by 63 percent from its pre-war level, eclipsing the previous record monthly rise of 46 percent following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure compound aid needs in Middle East: UN agencies. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 1 ⚪ Strikes across Iran hit civilian infrastructure, compounding relief needs as Middle East aid workers struggle with access constraints, UN humanitarians said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). China completes key Yangtze River tunnel section for major high-speed rail line. ecns.cn China has completed a key underwater section of a high-speed rail tunnel beneath the Yangtze River, marking a major step forward in the construction of a 2,100-km east-west rail corridor.

Editor (2026-04-02). Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility. scheerpost.com Gabriel Arkles for Truthout/TheAppeal oday is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of transgender people worldwide. The extraordinary accomplishments — in law, art, and beyond — of incarcerated trans people tend to receive far too little celebration. Yet many trans people in prison keep fighting for their communities, in environments where …

newleftreview (2026-04-02). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Gut microbiota research fuels drug innovation. ecns.cn Gut microbiota research is opening up fresh opportunities for innovative drug discovery and health product innovation, experts said recently in Beijing, as China steps up efforts to foster biopharmaceutical innovation.

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). From Pariah to Power Broker: Pakistan's Rise as a Key Mediator in the Iran War. moderndiplomacy.eu A year ago, Pakistan was widely seen as a diplomatic outcast. Today, it has emerged as a trusted regional partner and a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran, helping to manage the ongoing Middle East conflict. This remarkable turnaround is largely credited to Pakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, whose personal diplomacy has …

UMMID (2026-04-02). UPSC CSE 2026: Jamia Millia RCA invites applications for free coaching. ummid.com The Centre for Coaching and Career Planning, the Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) at Jamia Millia Islamia has invited applications for the free coaching with hostel facility from Minorities, SCs, STs and women who wish to appear in UPSC Civil Services Preliminary as well as Main exam 2026.

United World International (2026-04-02). More than just a national election: Brussels and the 'Patriots' face off in Hungary. uwidata.com By Yasin Okyay Hungary is holding parliamentary elections on April 12. There are two parties with a real chance of winning the elections: Fidesz and Tisza. When looked at in a broader context, the contest between them appears to be part of a larger struggle within the EU, between Brussels and the Brussels-opposed European Patriots …

WSWS (2026-04-02). GM hits Factory Zero workers with another layoff as UAW maintains silence over escalating job cuts. wsws.org The UAW, which pledged to defend jobs in the transition to electric vehicles, has offered workers nothing but platitudes and silence.

UMMID (2026-04-02). Maharashtra SSC, HSC 2026 Result: Board to issue single Marksheet-cum-Certificate. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced to issue a single Marksheet-cum-Certificate to students who have appeared in the 2026 SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12th) exams.

newarab (2026-04-02). Israeli settlers are using 'fencing' to seize land in West Bank. newarab.com

Party for Socialism, Liberation (2026-04-02). Socialist response to Trump's televised address on Iran War: Trump promises genocidal destruction of the Iranian people. liberationnews.org In his anger and desperation to bring about something that can be passed off as a U.S. victory, Trump is pledging the wholesale destruction of Iran and its people.

WSWS (2026-04-02). Mass opposition from Nexteer auto parts workers to sellout contract pushed by UAW bureaucracy. wsws.org Workers who spoke to the WSWS during the vote denounced its expansion of a two-tier wage system, unaffordable healthcare costs, poverty-level pay for new hires, and the role of the UAW bureaucracy in imposing it.

CA Coalition For Workers Memorial Day, UFCLP (2026-04-02). Thursday 4/2: Hands Off My Voice & My Body-Workers & Labor Groups To Rally At SF Federal Building. indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building | 450 Golden Gate St. | San Francisco…

Staff (2026-04-02). "Born in the U.S.A." : Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban. democracynow.org The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday about President Donald Trump's attempt to abolish birthright citizenship, which is enshrined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Several justices seemed highly skeptical of the administration's arguments, though a final ruling is not expected for months. | "I think the oral arguments went really well for our side," says Aarti Kohli, the executive director of the Asian Law Caucus and co-counsel in the Supreme Court case.

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-02). Massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia, one killed. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A massive earthquake of 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Indonesia early Thursday at 06: 48 local time, triggering tsunami warnings across the region. | However later the tsunami warning was lifted. "Based on all available data… the tsunami threat from this earthquake has now passed," the website quoted the Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. | The earthquake's epicentre was about 120 km (74.5 miles) from Ternate, a city of over 205,000 people. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor—first estimated at magnitude 7.8—struck the Molucca Sea in central Indones…

____ (2026-04-02). Dollar Surges Amid Renewed Tensions: Market Reacts to Trump's Iran Speech. devdiscourse.com The U.S. dollar rose sharply after two consecutive sessions of losses, as President Trump's recent speech on Iran reignited concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions. Investors, spurred by Trump's promise of increased aggression, flocked to safe-haven assets amidst uncertainty over conflict resolution timelines.

Newsroom (2026-04-02). Why Hungary's Election Matters Beyond Its Borders. moderndiplomacy.eu Viktor Orban, Hungary's prime minister for 16 years and the longest-serving in the EU, faces potential defeat in the election on April 12, according to opinion polls. This election is critical for Hungary's 9.5 million people and the future of right-wing populism, which Orban has represented. Orban previously won elections easily due to a weak …

WSWS (2026-04-02). The unspoken target of Trump's war on Iran—China. wsws.org While the immediate aim is the subordination of Iran and the Middle East to US imperialism, the war is viewed in Washington as essential preparation for conflict with China, regarded as the chief threat to US global domination.

albawaba.net (2026-04-02). Was Kataib Hezbollah behind kidnapping US journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – American journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted Tuesday in Baghdad, Iraqi authorities announced, adding that security forces are investigating the incident and trying to track down the kidnappers.Two Iraqi security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that two cars were involved in the kidnapping, and that one of them crashed while being pursued near the town of al-Haswa in Babil province, southwest of Baghdad, according to the Associated Press.They added that "the journalist was transferred to a second car that fled the scene." They indicated that "she was kidnapped on Saadoun Street…

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). SDF officer's embassy intrusion shows 'toxic' right-wing ideology in Japan: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Tuesday that an intrusion into the Chinese Embassy in Japan by a Self-Defense Forces officer reflects the dangers of right-wing ideology and distorted historical views.

Sana Khan (2026-04-02). Will the Iran War Affect Access to Medicines. moderndiplomacy.eu The ongoing conflict involving Iran is disrupting global systems such as fuel, shipping, and trade, raising concerns about access to medicines. In the short term, most countries with strong regulatory systems are unlikely to face immediate shortages of common medicines. Existing stockpiles and supply buffers are designed to absorb temporary disruptions. However, the real concern …

albawaba.net (2026-04-02). Musk's X removes copy link feature sparking frustration. albawaba.net ALBAWABA – Musk's X (formerly Twitter) is the talk of social media after the platform made controversial changes by reportedly removing or complicating the copy link feature. The feature is currently inconsistent, with some users reporting difficulty sharing videos, while others still see the option. According to IBT, many users had difficulties sharing content, including viral memes, sports highlights, and many more. On the contrary, others boasted about being able to use the feature because they didn't update the app.Musk's X removes copy link feature sparking frustration: You can't copy the link of a vi…

WSWS (2026-04-02). Teamsters block DHL strike with tentative agreement one day before deadline. wsws.org Six thousand DHL workers in the US had authorized strike action by 96 percent against the global logistics giant earlier in March.

Hank Pellissier (2026-04-02). East Bay Community Dinner for Activists – Enjoys Successful Launch. indybay.org potluck community dinner for East Bay activists…

Jack Dutton (2026-04-02). Europe diesel at four-year high above $200 as Iran war disrupts supply. al-monitor.com Futures traded as high as $1,498 a ton, or more than $200 a barrel, soaring as much as 9.7% in London on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). U.S. launches Artemis II crewed Moon mission. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 1 ⚪ NASAs Artemis II Moon mission lifted off Wednesday from the U.The mission will carry astronauts farther from Earth and nearer to the Moon than any human has been in over half a century.

al-monitor (2026-04-02). IOM warns of risk of long-term mass displacement in Lebanon. al-monitor.com International Organization for Migration chief Amy Pope told AFP on Thursday in Beirut that the prospects for prolonged mass displacement in Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah are at war, were "very alarming"."I think those prospects are very alarming because you look right now at the level of destruction that's happening and… the further destruction that has been threatened," she said when asked about the possibility of prolonged mass displacement.

Dave Lindorff (2026-04-02). Stumbling Along in Hitler's Footsteps. counterpunch.org World War II, at least in Europe, can be blamed on a single man — a dictator who gained absolute power because of the fecklessness of democratically elected politicians in his country. Afraid to challenge a politician popular with much of their lumpen proletarian base, they hoped to be rid if him by making him

Michael Harris (2026-04-02). Juneteenth as a Title V Holiday throughout California remains an ongoing challenge. indybay.org While Juneteenth became a a Title V Federal Holiday in June 2021, on many California municipalities Juneteenth 2026 has yet to be designated as a paid official holiday for all employees and residents to observe. | Choosing to align Juneteenth as a "paid holiday" is much more than an extra vacation day; it is a commitment to respect, equity, and civic integrity.

infobrics (2026-04-02). Kiev and EU trying to 'repair' NATO by attacking Russia in hopes of provoking retaliation. infobrics.org Estonia and other Baltic states are now attacking Russia or allowing the use of their airspace for such strikes. Either way, it's effectively a declaration of war on Moscow. However, we still don't see a direct response from the Kremlin. This has led many to recklessly conclude that Russia is "weak". Such dangerous delusions are what led the Kiev regime to get into a suicidal confrontation with the Eurasian giant.

GABIK (2026-04-02). eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers. sanews.gov.za eThekwini prioritises safety of visitors and churchgoers | The eThekwini Municipality has placed the safety of visitors, residents and churchgoers at the centre of its Easter holiday preparations, rolling out an integrated law enforcement plan to ensure a safe and peaceful period. | The city confirmed that the plan brings together multiple agencies, including Metro Police, the South African Police Service, private security, the KwaZulu-Natal Road Traffic Inspectorate, Home Affairs and Customs. | In a statement on the municipality's plans for Easter holiday, eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Cyril Xaba announced that…

UMMID (2026-04-02). KEAM 2026 Admit Card – Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala is releasing on its official website cee.kerala.ni today i.e. Wednesday April 01, 2026 the Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of candidates who have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination.

Julia Conley (2026-04-02). Trump Slashed Medicaid. Now He Says US Can't Fund It Because of His War on Iran. truthout.org Two days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio unironically advised Iran to spend its public funds "helping the people of Iran" instead of on weapons, President Donald Trump announced that the US government has "to take care of one thing: military protection" and isn't able to provide people in the US with necessities like healthcare and childcare. "Oh wow, he actually admitted it… |

Mike Garrity (2026-04-02). Conservationists Win Another Battle in the Fight for Bitterroot Grizzly Bears. counterpunch.org On March 31, two Montana grassroots conservation groups, Alliance for the Wild Rockies and Native Ecosystems Council, prevailed in their lawsuit to stop a logging and road-building project on public lands in the Sapphire Mountains of the Bitterroot Valley because the government had pretended that grizzly bears were not present in that region. The facts

Janine (2026-04-02). President appoints new SARS Commissioner. sanews.gov.za President appoints new SARS Commissioner | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngobani Johnstone Makhubu as Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service for a period of five years with effect from 1 May 2026. | President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in terms of section 6 of the South African Revenue Service Act of 1997, following a unanimous recommendation by a selection panel convened by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana. | Dr Makhubu, who has held the position of Deputy Commissioner: Taxpayer Engagement and Operations since 2023, succeeds Commissioner Edward Kieswetter whose two-year contr…

editor (2026-04-02). Eliminating threats and debts. onlineopinion.com.au 'An inordinately centralized system has destroyed initiative. Most minds trained to attend to process and paperwork details, cannot be expected to take bold decisions…'

UMMID (2026-04-02). 'No Kings' Protests Symbolizes Global Frustration With Trump. ummid.com The rally organisers echo people's sentiments by repeatedly emphasising that 'No Kings Day' is only one aspect of broader efforts toward building people power and fighting the Trump administration — and that that work 'doesn't end after March 28'.

Palestine Justice Coalition (2026-04-02). Saturday 4/4: Free Palestiine. indybay.org Ocean at Water Street, Santa Cruz…

Faz Ali (2026-04-02). Italy left out of another World Cup, as the nation seeks answers. thecanary.co Italy's exclusion from a third straight World Cup has shifted from a sporting failure to a national plight. Players born after 1990, many now in their prime, have never performed at football's grandest stage. This absence is undoubtedly reshaping selection, development, and the public's connection to the Azzurri. What went wrong on the field Italy […] | By

Jomo Kwame Sundaram (2026-04-02). Iran war threatens world food crisis. mronline.org While media coverage of Iran's restrictions on passage through the Hormuz Straits focuses on fuel prices, closure is also disrupting crucial fertiliser supplies, risking catastrophe for billions.

WHYY (2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

WHYY (2026-04-02). WHYY Presents: Dying on the Inside: Women Lifers at Muncy Prison. whyy.org WHYY presents Dying on the Inside: Podcast launch and panel on aging behind bars. Hear women lifers' stories and explore justice, care, and second chances.

HG (2026-04-02). Iran's president releases "open letter" to American people. thecanary.co Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has officially released a four-page "open letter" to the American people. To the people of the United States of America pic.twitter.com/3uAL4FZgY7 — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) April 1, 2026 However, many social media users have pointed out that if the average American were as well educated as the average Iranian, perhaps the […] | By

editor (2026-04-02). AI, datacenters, ignorant politicians: the coming electricity crisis. onlineopinion.com.au With AI and data centers demanding a surge in continuous power, politicians have stymied nuclear-generated electricity.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-02). Seattle Times Provides Deceptive and False Information on Washington State Drought. wattsupwiththat.com But when it comes to issues dealing with climate, the Seattle Times has descended into advocacy, hype, and exaggeration, unsupported by facts and actual science. 1…

UMMID (2026-04-02). Narendra Modi's Approval Ratings: A Closer Look. ummid.com The recurring claim that 'Modi is the world's most popular leader' reveals more about media amplification and political messaging than about any definitive measure of public opinion.

WHYY (2026-04-02). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

jborinoco (2026-04-02). Cuba Welcomes Russian Oil Shipment Amid US Embargo. orinocotribune.com Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its gratitude to the government and people of Russia on Tuesday, March 31, following the arrival at the port of Matanzas, in western Cuba, of the Russian oil tanker Anatoli Kolodkin, which transported 740,000 barrels of crude oil, equivalent to 100,000 tons. | Through its official channels, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted this gesture as essential solidarity in addressing the fuel shortage currently affecting the island nation. "This valuable aid arrives amidst the energy blockade imposed by the United States, which is attempting to suffocate the Cuban p…

infobrics (2026-04-02). Brazil-South Africa a Strategic South Atlantic Axis. infobrics.org In an era defined by shifting geopolitical centres of gravity, the relationship between South Africa and Brazil stands out as one of the most historically resonant and strategically underutilised partnerships of the Global South…

Willem Moore (2026-04-02). Trump admits US prioritises pointless wars over healthcare. thecanary.co On Wednesday 1 April, Donald Trump delivered one of the worst speeches of his career — and this was no April Fool's. The White House has removed this video from their social media channels. But not before we could post it. t.co/arlnXPVhc2 — Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) April 2, 2026 The above is really just the tip […] | By

JBLM Whistleblowers (2026-04-02). JBLM DES Protection Division – A Threat to Our Community. indybay.org The JBLM DES Protection Division has been the subject of multiple allegations that it violated civil rights, particularly through surveillance and intelligence-gathering activities targeting non-military-affiliated civilians involved in political protests, and other 1st Amendment protected activities.

____ (2026-04-02). Deadly Militant Attack Claims 43 Lives in Eastern Congo. devdiscourse.com Forty-three individuals lost their lives in a tragic attack by militants linked to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a statement by the Congolese army.

Willem Moore (2026-04-02). Media barred from doorstepping Polanski's family following Mail feud. thecanary.co As we reported, freelance journalist Nicole Lampert has been bothering Zack Polanski's family. According to her, she's been doing so as part of her efforts to conduct what she calls 'journalism'. Defending herself, Lampert claimed that Polanski's family went to her. Now, it's claimed that the Green leader's family have complained to the Independent Press […] | By

Annie Jacobsen (2026-04-02). Video: "I've studied nuclear war for 15 years — you should be worried" globalresearch.ca Annie Jacobsen lays out a second-by-second timeline for how nuclear war could happen. | She also discusses time pressure, submarines, interceptor missiles, cyberattacks, and concentration of power. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article. …

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). China strongly opposes Philippines' illegal re-naming of China's Nansha Qundao: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a press conference, Beijing, April 1, 2026./Chinese Foreign Ministry.

The Canary (2026-04-02). Ex-sheep farmer speaks out ahead of Easter as campaigners urge public to 'skip the lamb'. thecanary.co An ex-sheep farmer who once raised animals for slaughter is speaking out ahead of Easter. He's urging the public to reconsider eating lamb. This comes as new data highlights how demand continues to drive the killing of young animals. Animal Justice Project is releasing a new video interview with Devon-based farmer Sivalingam "Kumar" Vasanthakumar. He […] | By

aljazeera (2026-04-02). 'It all depends on the crop': Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers. aljazeera.com As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.

UMMID (2026-04-02). MHT CET 2026 Admit Card Download: Read Notification. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has released an important notification regarding the MHT CET 2026 Admit Card download that the candidates must read while they prepare for the important Entrance Exam.

Rachel Charlton-Dailey (2026-04-02). Right-wing media fuel ADHD hate, Labour promote "overdiagnosis" propaganda. thecanary.co The Telegraph is inciting hatred of disabled kids, again. The right-wing shit rag published a piece suggesting parents are forcing ADHD diagnoses for benefits. Coincidentally, this comes just as the Department of Health and Social Care has published an interim report into their review on whether the condition is overdiagnosed. Shit rags spreading ADHD hate […] | By

NEOB (2026-04-02). Lesufi announces Brixton reservoir to boost Joburg water supply. sanews.gov.za Lesufi announces Brixton reservoir to boost Joburg water supply | Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the construction of a new ground reservoir and tower in Brixton has been successfully concluded, making a tangible difference in strengthening water provision across Johannesburg. | The Premier held a media briefing in the city on Wednesday. | Johannesburg has faced several water challenges due to several factors including ageing infrastructure, increasing supply demand and maintenance backlogs. | "[The] construction…has been successfully concluded, alongside the completion of an emergency boosting pumping stat…

Mark J Willière (2026-04-02). The Iran War Didn't Break US Defense—But It Shook Global Trust. thinktank.pk For decades, American-made defense systems—especially missile shields like Patriot—have been considered the backbone of global security. From Europe to the Gulf, countries have relied heavily on U.S. military technology as a guarantee of protection. But the ongoing Iran war is beginning to challenge that long-standing trust. The conflict has revealed a new reality: even the …

UMMID (2026-04-02). Detected: First Ever Spin Reversal of Comet 41P. ummid.com In a first, astronomers have found evidence of a comet reversing its spin.

WiBOPM (2026-04-02). RELEASE: Corporate Research Events in Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24 to Focus on ICE Data Centers. wibailoutpeople.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2026 Contact: werisefighting@gmail.com Facebook Event: tinyurl.com/mt9fwsht Corporate Research Events in Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24 to Focus on ICE & Data Centers Two events in the Lakeshore Area will feature national corporate researcher Ric Urrutia. Urrutia will present in Sheboygan April 23 at 6 p.m. at 529 Ontario Street …

Guest Blogger (2026-04-02). EV power consumption a costly mystery. wattsupwiththat.com The fact that EV power usage is invisible could be hiding problems that are serious and rapidly growing. We really need to understand what is going on.

Helena Glass (2026-04-02). US Economy: Tech Company Layoffs to Afford AI Data Centers. globalresearch.ca Oracle is building new data centers in Michigan and Texas with additional expansion projected. The result? | Over 30,000 global employees fired with additional cuts coming this month. The pink slip: "… the position you currently hold will become redundant." | AI …

David Sirota (2026-04-02). Why Congress Stop Hijacking Air Travel. levernews.com

Charles Rotter (2026-04-02). Stimulating Creativity in Human-Machine Teams. wattsupwiththat.com The question of how best to use artificial intelligence (AI) resources in the military, including for writing, is an important one.

UMMID (2026-04-02). Karnataka CET 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) is releasing online Admit Card, also known as Hall Ticket, of the candidates who have registered for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test 2026 (KCET 2026 or UGCET 2026) on its official website cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.

UMMID (2026-04-02). SEBA HSLC Result 2026 Date Officially Confirmed. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has officially confirmed the date and time to release the result of the HSLC Class 10th Examination 2026.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after strong earthquake hits Indonesia. ecns.cn EMSC: M7.1 quake hits 125 km W of Ternate.

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). 4 trapped in north China coal mine accident. ecns.cn TAIYUAN, April 2 ⚪ Four people were trapped in a coal mine accident late Wednesday in north Chinas Shanxi Province, according to local authorities.

newleftreview (2026-04-02). 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.

Naveena Sadasivam (2026-04-02). Solar was poised to help Puerto Ricans survive blackouts — until Trump axed nearly $1B in funding. grist.org María Pérez lost power for about three months after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017. Her home in Salinas, on the island's southern coast, sits near a river. As the hurricane knocked out the island's grid and sent rainwaters surging down from the mountains, Perez's house flooded with a swirling mix of muddy water and animal feces, rising 3 feet high and warping the hallways. For the next three months, she went without power as she cleaned out the home and began the long process of rebuilding. | Five years later, when Pérez got word that Hurricane Fiona was expected to make landfall, she was…

United World International (2026-04-02). Technological Progress or Political Weapon? Rethinking the Real Threat to Global Innovation. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As geopolitical rivalry between the US and China grows, the technology domain is, by far, the most contentious field. The new international technological order is being shaped increasingly by not cooperation or rivalry, but by a climate of suspicion as well as by strategies of containment, such as in semiconductors, 5G …

WSWS (2026-04-02). In genocidal rant, Trump vows to send Iran "back to the Stone Ages" wsws.org In a prime-time television address Wednesday, US President Donald Trump declared that the goal of the United States in the Iran war is the destruction of Iranian society.

Julia Conley (2026-04-02). 'Wow, he actually admitted it': Trump says US can't pay for childcare because it's 'fighting wars' instead. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on Two days after Secretary of State

____ (2026-04-02). Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran-U.S. Tensions. devdiscourse.com Oil prices skyrocketed on Thursday amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. U.S. oil prices surged more than 11%, while Brent oils saw an almost 8% increase. The spike in prices followed President Donald Trump's announcement of continued military operations against Iran, leading to fears of prolonged oil supply disruptions.

Uriel Araujo (2026-04-02). Iran Now a Top Five Global Power, Says Former US Advisor. globalresearch.ca American Professor Robert Pape has recently made a striking claim: Iran should no longer be seen as merely one among the top 20 powers, but rather as one of the world's top five. In an i

Michelle Pini (2026-04-02). Medical misogyny and endometriosis: Beyond the Simon Gordon scandal. independentaustralia.net

geo.tv (2026-04-02). Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran. geo.tv President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. — Reuters

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). CATL chairman Zeng donates $291 million to alma mater Shanghai Jiao Tong University. ecns.cn Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has donated shares worth more than 2 billion yuan ($291 million) to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking one of the largest gifts in the university's history, according to a company filing.

| AFP | (2002-04-26). Pegula wins Charleston opener. tribune.com.pk Defending champion and top seed Jessica Pegula labored more than three hours to reach the round of 16 at the WTA Charleston Open on Wednesday with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory over Yulia Putintseva. | Pegula, the world number five from the United States, had clawed back a set but was broken to trail 0-2 in the third before mounting a final fightback. | "All I just kept thinking was, like, welcome to the clay court season," Pegula said after grinding out the win on Charleston's green clay. | Pegula, who enjoyed a first-round bye, said the breezy conditions and challenging shadows made it hard to respond aggressively…

| AFP | (2002-04-26). 'Iran will be at World Cup': Infantino. tribune.com.pk FIFA president Gianni Infantino told AFP that Iran "will be at the World Cup" and will play their group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite the Middle East war. | "Iran will be at the World Cup," Infantino said at half-time as Iran beat Costa Rica 5-0 in a friendly in southern Turkey. | "That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy." | "I've seen the team, I've spoken to the players and the coach, so everything is fine," added Infantino, whose attendance at Tuesday's game was unannounced. | Infantino went on to stress that Iran's "matches will b…

Michael Arria (2026-04-02). Plot to assassinate Palestinian activist follows harassment campaign promoted by Zionist groups and elected officials. mondoweiss.net The plan to assassinate Nerdeen Kiswani was the result of a years-long harassment campaign against the activist, carried out by a wide network of Zionist organizations and elected officials who have promoted violence against Palestinians.

Editor (2026-04-02). How do we get from 'No Kings Day' to no billionaires? mronline.org Eight million people demonstrated across the United States on March 28, against Trump in the third "No Kings Day." There were protests in 3,300 communities in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Emily Neil (2026-04-02). African American Museum of Bucks County to open this spring. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? The African American Museum of Bucks County will open at its permanent home in Middletown Township this spring. | Exhibits across four levels of

Charles Rotter (2026-04-02). Looming Aviation Fuel Shortages. wattsupwiththat.com Little wonder, when oil refineries are punished with carbon taxes, electric car mandates and the Net Zero energy transition.

geo.tv (2026-04-02). Tsunami warning issued after magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). China braces for cross-border travel rush during Qingming holiday. ecns.cn Cross-border travel via China's ports is expected to surge during the Qingming Festival holiday from April 4 to 6, with daily crossings projected atop 2.3 million, up 11.1% from a year earlier, according to immigration authorities.

EDWIN (2026-04-02). Hawks secure a preservation order in kidnapping and murder case. sanews.gov.za Hawks secure a preservation order in kidnapping and murder case | The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation unit and the National Prosecuting Authority have secured a preservation order in a kidnapping and murder case. | The order was granted by the Mthatha High Court. The asset was a silver grey and white Mitsubishi worth R100 000. | The case marks a decisive advancement in the strategic deployment of asset forfeiture as a crime-combatting instrument. | "The matter arises from the abduction of the victim on 17 January 2023. The victim was allegedly accused of stealing the accused personal property.

Victor Maung (2026-04-02). Buffalo's Rohingya Community Demands Accountability After Disabled Refugee Dies. truthout.org It has been more than a month since the body of a disabled Rohingya refugee was found on a Buffalo, New York, street five days after his release from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) custody. Friends and family members, along with local immigrant communities and elected officials across the state, are demanding answers. The death of 56-year-old Nurul Amin Shah Alam has shaken Buffalo's… |

Newsroom (2026-04-02). Weave: The All-in-One Communication and Patient Engagement Platform for Healthcare Practices. moderndiplomacy.eu Weave provides an all-in-one platform that integrates phone, two-way text, email, scheduling, reminders, payments, reviews, team chat, and more into a single system to help automate your communication needs and keep your practice running smoothly. With easy-to-use tools and AI-driven automations, including automated missed-call texts, appointment reminders, and AI receptionist capabilities, you can reduce administrative …

Tyson Parker (2026-04-02). Here we Joh again! Queensland's new speech bans and police powers. independentaustralia.net

David Darby (2026-04-02). Make America America, Again. counterpunch.org Ronald Reagan used the "Shining City on a Hill" as a metaphor for the United States as a beacon for freedom and democracy in the world. Joe Biden often spoke of the soul of America being under threat, that our belief in fairness and unalienable rights had at times fallen short, but until now had never

WiBOPM (2026-04-02). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! ALL POWER TO THE PEOPLE! wibailoutpeople.org Event: www.facebook.com/share/1CiDfoUMNq/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J.Wisconsin Bail Out The People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We are …

DikelediM (2026-04-02). Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel. sanews.gov.za Cabinet urges road safety and vigilance ahead of Easter weekend travel | Cabinet has called on citizens to prioritise road safety and act responsibly as traffic volumes increase ahead of the Easter long weekend. | Speaking during a post Cabinet briefing on Thursday in Pretoria, Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said the period was marked by increased travel as many people visit family, friends and religious gatherings. | "Cabinet calls on everyone to act responsibly when driving, ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy before driving, and everyone in the car, including children, must fasten their sea…

WHYY (2026-04-02). The human need for intimacy. whyy.org This week: why the need for intimacy is vital for our wellbeing and has helped us survive as a species. | It's a question that Garcia explores a…

Monica Moorehead (2026-04-02). U.S., Israel isolated as U.N. passes historic reparations resolution. workers.org President John Mahama of Ghana speaks at U.N. in 2025. On March 25, the United Nations General Assembly — with 123 yes votes, three no votes and 52 abstentions — passed a historic resolution presented by John Mahama, the president of Ghana, to officially characterize the enslavement of millions of . . . |

ecns.cn (2026-04-02). Mainland slams DPP's decoupling move. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities on Wednesday for pursuing economic decoupling from the mainland, describing the move as an attempt to signal loyalty to the United States while advancing a separatist agenda.

Peter Bach (2026-04-02). The UK, Repackaged for US Culture Wars. counterpunch.org An odd patchwork of British figures—among them Liz Truss, Tommy Robinson, and Nigel Farage, continue, in varying forms, to present the United Kingdom to US audiences as a cautionary tale. Nor is this confined to the most recognisable names. When off-shoot figures such as Rupert Lowe appear on platforms with Tucker Carlson, the framing is much the same. The UK is cast as a scuttled country in sinking decline, awash with either liberal or technocratic elites, depending on the mood of the drowning that day. It is like watching all day long the radicalised in hot pursuit of the radicalised. One day the serpent…

Maddison Wheeldon (2026-04-02). Your Party and Greens set to capitulate to Zionists. thecanary.co Jeremy Corbyn's Your Party (YP) and Zack Polanski's Green Party appear to be making moves towards rehabilitating Zionism. Instead of opposing its colonialist ideology, they seem more inclined to support it. A recent landmark motion which declared Zionism as a form of racism was railroaded by pro-Israel members at the Green Party's spring conference. The […] | By

Zack Linly (2026-04-02). Penn Ordered To Comply With Trump Administration's Demand For 'List Of Jews'. newsone.com Source: SOPA Images / Getty | The Trump administration hasn't had a lot of luck with federal judges as of late, but it got one to rule in its favor regarding allegations of on-campus antisemitism at colleges — for which the administration, apparently, needs to solicit potential victims that may or may not exist. | According to

John P. Ruehl (2026-04-02). How Flawed Are Weapons Estimates? counterpunch.org Missile inventories have become a focal point in the ongoing military confrontation with Iran. The Alma Research and Education Center estimates Iran's ballistic missile count has fallen from 2,500 at the beginning of the conflict to around 1,000, and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pointed to the almost "complete destruction" of Iran's missile industry and

____ (2026-04-02). Trump's 100% Tariff Threat: Pharmaceutical Shake-Up. devdiscourse.com The Trump administration announced a dramatic move on Thursday, threatening to impose a 100% tariff on imported branded pharmaceuticals unless manufacturers agree to specific drug pricing deals or shift production to the United States.

Christians for a Free Palestine (2026-04-02). Wednesday 5/6: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK…

Tik Root (2026-04-02). These maps show exactly where the West might burn this summer. grist.org Every state in the West is expected to face an above-normal threat of wildfire this summer, according to The government-run center publishes monthly reports predicting fire risk for the four months ahead, and the change since the March outlook is staggering. The agency denotes elevated risk in red on its maps, and the June forecast from March 2 showed a small swath of rouge in the Southwest. But, citing an ongoing snow droug…

newleftreview (2026-04-02). 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.

Filza Mehmood (2026-04-02). UNDP and Kashf Launch Game-Changing Pension Scheme for Women in Pakistan. thinktank.pk In Pakistan, millions of women working in the informal economy remain invisible to the formal financial system. They run small businesses, support families, and contribute significantly to local economies—yet when it comes to long-term financial security, they are often left without a safety net. With only a small fraction of the labor force covered by …

WHYY (2026-04-02). Shayla Smith Scored More Points Than Wilt Chamberlain. whyy.org Last year, Shayla Smith broke Philadelphia's all-time scoring record for girls and boys basketball. That's a huge deal, especially in Philly — a city known for basketball legends like WNBA guard Shawnetta Stewart, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, and NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. None of them scored as many points in high school as Shayla did.

Laala Bechetoula (2026-04-02). Iran War: Thirty-two Days to Unmake the World. globalresearch.ca On the evening of April 1, 2026 — a date whose irony will not be lost on future historians — Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute primetime address from the Cross Hall of the White House.

UMMID (2026-04-02). No Kings protests rock over 3,100 places in United States. ummid.com Over 3,100 demonstrations were planned nationwide and staged in major U.S. cities such as Washington D.C., New York, Boston, Los Angeles and San Francisco. U.S. media reports projected the protests involved some 900,000 people, making it the largest single-day protest event on record.

Staff (2026-04-02). YouTube to MP4: Understanding Video Formats,Quality, and Compatibility. moguldom.com Ever downloaded a YouTube video as MP4 and then found it won't play on your device? This happens more often than people expect. Many assume "MP4" alone guarantees a working file. In reality, the real factors are codec, resolution, and device compatibility. When people search for YouTube to MP4, they usually just want a video …

Mireya Ojeda (2026-04-02). Cienfuegos: Alegres fiestas celebran niños y jóvenes por aniversarios de la fundación de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu Con alegría los niños y jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos participan en múltiples actividades para conmemorar el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. | Estas significativas actividades continuarán desarrollándose hasta el 19 de abril, 65 Aniversario de la de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la Proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución. Anisley Cordero González | Los ocho municipios del centro y sur del país realizan acciones para los diversos sectores de la sociedad, informa Anisley Cordero González, Primera Sec…

Martha Rios (2026-04-02). Rusia impulsará las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas, afirma vice primer ministro. radiohc.cu El vice primer ministro ruso, Dmitri Chernishenko declaró este miércoles que su país pretende reforzar las relaciones con Cuba en todas las esferas. | El anuncio fue hecho durante las sesiones de la XXIII reunión de la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana que se celebra en la ciudad de San Petersburgo. | El alto cargo agregó que Rusia está dispuesta a la cooperación más estrecha para alcanzar juntos los máximos resultados. | En la misma reunión, Chernishenko calificó a Cuba como ´un socio y aliado confiable de Rusia en la región latinoamericana y en el mundo en general ª. | Subrayó que las relacion…

Staff (2026-04-02). Trump asegura que los "objetivos estratégicos fundamentales" en Irán están "cerca de completarse" cubadebate.cu Donald Trump se ha dirigido la noche de este miércoles desde el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca al pueblo estadounidense con un anuncio sobre el operativo militar de Washington contra Irán.

Roberto Morejón (2026-04-02). Rusia con ayuda más necesaria que nunca. radiohc.cu Coincidente con la descarga en un puerto cubano de un tanquero de Rusia, luego de tres meses de cerco energético estadounidense, La Habana y Moscú rubricaron importantes acuerdos, durante conversaciones en el país euroasiático. | Una apretada agenda desarrolló en San Petersburgo el viceprimer ministro y titular de Comercio Exterior y la Inversión Extranjera, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, con vista a profundizar los nexos con Rusia en una situación apremiante para el archipiélago caribeño. | Los dos gobiernos rubricaron ocho acuerdos de colaboración, y el viceprimer ministro ruso Dmitri Chernyshenko reafirmó la decisió…

Mireya Ojeda (2026-04-02). Cienfuegos: Alegres fiestas celebran niños y jóvenes por aniversarios de la fundación de sus organizaciones. radiohc.cu Con alegría los niños y jóvenes de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos participan en múltiples actividades para conmemorar el 4 de abril, aniversarios 64 de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC) y 65 de la Organización de Pioneros José Martí. | Estas significativas actividades continuarán desarrollándose hasta el 19 de abril, 65 Aniversario de la de la Victoria de Playa Girón y la Proclamación del carácter Socialista de nuestra Revolución. Anisley Cordero González | Los ocho municipios del centro y sur del país realizan acciones para los diversos sectores de la sociedad, informa Anisley Cordero González, Primera Sec…

Staff (2026-04-02). Resalta Primer Ministro potencialidades de Decreto Ley 114. cubadebate.cu Primer Ministro, destacó hoy las potencialidades del Decreto Ley 114, que regula las asociaciones entre entidades empresariales estatales y no estatales, en vigor desde este jueves. Con este Decreto Ley se podrán aprovechar las capacidades productivas, sustituir importaciones, aumentar las exportaciones, así como generar empleos y promover la innovación.

Martha Rios (2026-04-02). Cuba conformó sus equipos para Olimpiada de Ajedrez en Uzbekistán. radiohc.cu Los equipos que representarán a Cuba en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez de Samarcanda 2026, que tendrá lugar en esa ciudad uzbeka, del 15 al 28 de septiembre venidero, fueron anunciados este miércoles con varios meses de adelanto, respecto a lo habitual. | Cuestiones organizativas y de ajustes en medio de la compleja situación del país provocaron la conformación de ambas selecciones, incluso sin haber podido celebrar el certamen nacional femenino. | En comunicación ofrecida a los medios de prensa por parte de la Federación cubana del llamado juego ciencia, se confirmó que la experimentada Maritza Arribas y el monarca nac…

Staff (2026-04-02). Ecuador :Abogada de Jorge Glas denuncia que el exvicepresidente "está en riesgo de morir por desnutrición" cubadebate.cu Sonia Vera, abogada del exvicepresidente Jorge Glas, alertó que su defendido se encuentra en un estado crítico de desnutrición, reportado por agentes estatales dentro del sistema PRAS del Ministerio de Salud. Según la jurista,el MSP emitió un informe en febrero de 2026 que señala que el exsegundo mandatario perdió nueve kilos en tres meses.

Staff (2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.

____ (2026-04-02). Roberto De Zerbi Takes the Helm: A New Era for Tottenham. devdiscourse.com Roberto De Zerbi has officially taken on the role of manager for Tottenham Hotspur, vowing to remain in charge next season regardless of results. The decision comes as part of his long-term commitment to the team, which he described as the biggest challenge of his career.

Martha Rios (2026-04-02). Presidente cubano agradece a Rusia por envío de crudo. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció este miércoles a Rusia, a su homólogo Vladímir Putin y a los tripulantes del tanquero 'Anatoly Kolodkin' que trajeron su valiosa carga de combustible cuando la mayor isla de las Antillas transita por una fuerte crisis energética provocada por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo del Gobierno de Estados Unidos. | Mediante su cuenta en la red social X, el jefe de Estado aseguró que "seguiremos defendiendo el derecho soberano de Cuba a importar combustibles, sin ningún tipo de injerencia ni presi…

Leonid Savin (2026-04-02). Le monde russe et la Pax Americana. thealtworld.com En russe moderne, le mot ´ mir ª a deux significations: (1) l'espace qui nous entoure, c'est-à -dire la planète Terre; et (2) un état de calme et d'harmonie. En sciences politiques, on utilise souvent le terme latin ´ Pax ª, dont dérive le mot anglais ´ peace ª ( ´ paix ª). Le plus souvent, le mot Pax est employé avec un adjectif — par exemple, l'expression bien connue ´ Pax Britannica ª, qui décrivait la puissance de l'Empire britannique et l'existence de ses colonies à travers le monde. | La Pax Americana, c'est-à -dire la paix à l'américaine, est app…

Staff (2026-04-02). Sismo de magnitud 7,4 en Indonesia genera alerta de tsunami. cubadebate.cu El terremoto se produjo a una profundidad de 35 kilómetros y tuvo su epicentro a unos 127 kilómetros de la ciudad de Ternate. El Sistema de Alerta de Tsunamis de EE.UU. advirtió de la posible generación de olas de tsunami en un radio de 1.000 kilómetros alrededor del epicentro.

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-04-02). Líbano: Declaración de los Grupos de Resistencia Popular y Acción Comunitaria. indybay.org Declaración de la Resistencia Popular y los Grupos de Acción Comunitaria en el Líbano tras la escalada de ataques por parte de la entidad ocupante el 2 de marzo de 2026.

Lucas Leiroz de Almeida (2026-04-02). Zelensky Disappointed with American Stance in Negotiations. globalresearch.ca Ukraine's illegitimate president, Vladimir Zelensky, has once again demanded that Western countries grant Ukraine either NATO membership or nuclear weapons as part of the "security guarantees" for the conclusion of an eventual peace agreement with Russia. This type of …

Staff (2026-04-02). Presentan avances de la plataforma Soberanía: Una ventanilla única para los trámites ciudadanos. cubadebate.cu En la sede del Centro de Gobierno Digital, en conferencia de prensa se presentaron las actualizaciones sobre los resultados y desafíos de la plataforma Soberanía, disponible en el enlace soberania.gob.cu, que a nueve meses de su puesta en marcha suma más de 23 500 usuarios registrados y 15 servicios disponibles en línea.

Staff (2026-04-02). Culminó Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica. cubadebate.cu Culminó hoy en la ciudad de San Petersburgo, copresidida por Dmitry Chernyshenko, vicepresidente de la nación eslava, y Oscar Pérez-Oliva, vice primer ministro de la mayor de las Antillas la Comisión Intergubernamental ruso-cubana para la colaboración económico-comercial y científico-técnica.

Staff (2026-04-02). Avión de pasajeros fabricado en Rusia culmina fase de pruebas en vuelo. cubadebate.cu Ya se ha presentado ante el Registro de Aviación Ruso el paquete completo de documentación técnica del Il-114-300 y, una vez finalice su revisión, la Agencia Federal de Transporte Aéreo procederá a aprobar su modificación principal. La finalización está prevista para el próximo mes. Para este año, se espera la entrega de tres unidades del Il-114-300.

newleftreview (2026-04-02). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.

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