(2026-04-17). Last route to Southern Lebanon destroyed: Israeli airstrike destroys key bridge over Litani River. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is unravelling as fighting intensifies on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces has carried out massive strikes across southern Lebanon—including a key bridge over the Litani River—further isolating the region. Hezbollah has responded with rockets and drones targeting northern Israel, while Beirut has distanced itself from any ceasefire talks despite Washington's efforts to broker a three-way dialogue. With Benjamin Netanyahu showing no signs of backing down, diplomacy appears to be collapsing even before it begins.
(2026-04-17). Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins. aljazeera.com Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
(2026-04-17). Trump dictates the terms in Lebanon and Iran, leaving Netanyahu boxed in. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister told the security cabinet that the U.S.-facilitated cease-fire is an effort to align on the major issue — Iran. But Netanyahu can't convince the Israeli public that the war's goals were achieved, with Hezbollah not disarmed and the Iranian regime still largely intact…
(2026-04-17). How Israel's war upended daily life in Lebanon. aljazeera.com People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.
(2026-04-17). 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect. ecns.cn A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday local time (2100 GMT), following an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump.
(2026-04-17). 'Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire' with Lebanon. aljazeera.com Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is 'problematic'.
(2026-04-17). US Statement on Lebanon Ceasefire Leaves Major Loophole That Israel May Exploit To Continue Attacks. news.antiwar.com
(2026-04-17). Friday 4/17: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 MomtgomernSt, SF…
(2026-04-17). The Winner at the DNC's Latest Meeting? indybay.org Israel, Ethnic Cleansing and Genocide…
(2026-04-17). No Tax Funds for Israeli Genocide & US Imperialist Wars – Rally at SF Israeli Consulate. indybay.org
(2026-04-17). (W.E. Talk) Osman Bakar: Dialogue between Confucian and Islamic civilisations offers answers for addressing conflict and restoring regional peace. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue 2026 was held in Beijing on Thursday. This year's dialogue, themed "The Idea of Global Civilisation: Islamic and Confucian Perspectives", was jointly hosted by the International Confucian Association (ICA) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
(2026-04-17). Insights | Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue sheds light on deescalating Middle East crisis: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The Islam-Confucianism Civilisational Dialogue can shed light on addressing the Middle East crisis ⚪ the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a Malaysian scholar said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). US army 'defeat' in Iran confirmed as Trump drops military, reveals new plan amid Hormuz failure. hindustantimes.com The U.S. intensifies its economic war against Iran as President Donald Trump pivots from military pressure to sweeping new sanctions amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and financial institutions against purchasing Iranian oil, with China emerging as a key focus due to its dominant role in Tehran's export market. As the naval blockade faces scrutiny and mixed enforcement reports, Washington is now targeting Iran's "shadow fleet," banks, and global trade networks to choke off revenue streams. With tensions rising and diplomacy uncertain, the latest sancti…
(2026-04-17). Mojtaba's reply to Trump's blockade: Shock for entire world; US war on Iran causing new crisis. hindustantimes.com Global markets are bracing for shockwaves as Iran halts petrochemical exports in retaliation to Donald Trump's naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The move—combined with strikes on key Iranian energy hubs—threatens to disrupt supply chains and push already fragile economies toward instability. With the Gulf accounting for a significant share of global petrochemical output, the suspension risks ripple effects across industries worldwide.
(2026-04-17). France, UK to cohost talks on Hormuz. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will cohost a video-conference with international leaders on Friday, aiming to chart a plan to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-17). US blockade of Strait of Hormuz deepens conflicts between major powers. wsws.org US Vice President Vance's remarks Tuesday that Washington is seeking a "grand bargain" with Tehran underscores that US imperialism wants nothing less than the complete reorganisation of the Middle East in its interests, at the expense of all its rivals.
(2026-04-17). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-17). Trump says war in Iran be ending pretty. haaretz.com
(2026-04-17). China steps up Iran diplomacy while seeking smooth summit with Trump. tribune.com.pk 
China is accelerating its efforts to end the Iran war, walking a diplomatic tightrope as it prepares for a summit next month with US President Donald Trump while trying not to alienate Tehran. | President Xi Jinping's mid-May meeting with Trump is shaping Beijing's approach to the Middle East conflict even as the world's top crude oil importer, reliant on the Middle East for half its fuel, seeks to safeguard its energy supplies, analysts say. | China's modulated approach to the war has protected its back-channel leverage enough that Trump credited Beijing with helping to get Iran to last weekend's peace talks…
(2026-04-17). Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills four, including child. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency said Thursday that Israeli fire killed four people, including one child, in different locations across the Palestinian territory. | Israeli violence continues despite Saleh Badawi, 9, "was killed and taken to Al-Maamadani Hospital after being hit by Israeli fire in the Zeitoun neighbourhood, southeast of Gaza City", in northern Gaza, Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, told AFP. | He added that "two br…
(2026-04-17). Friday 4/24: Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza. indybay.org MCC East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton CA…
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/18: Fundraiser: Mutual Aid for Gaza and support for Cancer Resource Center. indybay.org 300 Ramona Ave, corner of Curry, El Cerrito | Sale will be held in secured back yard…
(2026-04-17). IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela. aljazeera.com Acting President Delcy Rodriguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
(2026-04-17). Tucker Carlson may have Turned on Israel and Trump, but he's no friend to Progressives or Muslims. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Republicans seem to have reached the Donner party stage now, cannibalizing one another, as is illustrated by
(2026-04-17). Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League — teams, lineups, start. aljazeera.com Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
(2026-04-17). Is America on the Verge of a Nuclear Renaissance? wattsupwiththat.com It has been more than seven years since President Donald Trump signed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) into law — and it has taken all seven years (including four during the Biden Administration) for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a final rule implementing its provisions.
(2026-04-17). 100 former US lawmakers have become foreign lobbyists. responsiblestatecraft.org As Pete Hegseth was fighting an uphill battle to be confirmed as the secretary of defense, an experienced politico came running to whip votes: Norm Coleman, a former Republican senator from Minnesota.After
(2026-04-17). IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East. newarab.com 
IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have "very, certainly severe" consequences far outside the region – especially for energy-importing countries. | Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now – and who could suffer the most – outside the region, as the conflict stretches on. | Ironically, the ongoing virtual closure of the Bu…
(2026-04-17). Congo's Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term. aljazeera.com Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
(2026-04-17). Madison, April 18, 2026: Potluck for People, Peace Planet! wibailoutpeople.org 
Building Unity Building Unity Gatherings are mostly monthly potlucks. They are great opportunities to enjoy fellowship with others who believe it is time to unite for people, peace, and planet. If you can, bring cake and frosting to help us create some fantastic Earth Day Cakes! For information about other Building Unity Gatherings around Wisconsin …
(2026-04-17). Chinese embassy urges Japan to investigate threats, ensure safety of personnel. ecns.cn The Embassy of China in Japan on Thursday urged the Japanese side to promptly investigate a series of terror threats and take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese diplomatic missions and personnel in the country.
(2026-04-17). Xinjiang seen attracting steady stream of tourists. ecns.cn Efforts by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to build itself into a global tourist destination have borne fruit, evidenced by a steady growth in its inbound tourism market.
(2026-04-17). Indonesia helicopter crash kills 8. geo.tv 
Members of an Indonesian search and rescue team examine the wreckage of a team helicopter on July 4, 2017, after it crashed in Temanggung, central Java. — AFP Private helicopter crashes in forest on Borneo island.Victims' bodies shifted to provincial capital of…
(2026-04-17). After Trump attack, Pope Leo slams 'tyrants' spending billions on wars. geo.tv 
Pope Leo XIV arrives to hold a holy Mass for peace and justice at Bamenda airport in Bamenda, Cameroon, April 16, 2026. — ReutersBAMENDA: Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful…
(2026-04-17). PM Shehbaz meets Turkish FM in Antalya ahead of diplomacy forum. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held an early meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan shortly after landing in Antalya on Thursday, who thanked him for participating in the upcoming Antalya Diplomacy Forum, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan looked forward to meeting the Pakistani premier on the sidelines of the event, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). | According to a statement issued by the PMO, Fidan called on the premier upon his arrival. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Foreign Minister (FM) Ishaq Dar, along with Special Assistant to the Prime Mi…
(2026-04-17). Trump scammed by Iran and Pakistan. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's Hormuz ultimatum was impossible for Iran to meet, making renewed US action to reopen the strait all but inevitable.
(2026-04-17). Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction. aljazeera.com US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25: 17 in Pulp Fiction.
(2026-04-17). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-17). California Juneteenth remains a quasi-optional holiday for a majority of State Employees. indybay.org 2026 California State Capitol Juneteenth we will have a special session on updates on Global, Nationwide and California Reparations – Slavery Corporate Disclosure explores who profited or profits from slavery here in California and beyond.
(2026-04-17). Friday 5/1: Sequence to Survival: Using Genomics to Save Biodiversity. indybay.org UC Santa Cruz Merrill Cultural Center…
(2026-04-17). After 2 votes in favor, UAW bureaucracy denies strike approval to student workers at Columbia University. wsws.org The UAW bureaucracy has twice now rejected their democratic vote; student must organize to impose this decision, with or without the approval of corrupt and unaccountable bureaucrats.
(2026-04-17). Iran war brings massive price and profit gouging. wsws.org Global oil companies are raking in additional profits at the rate of $30 million per hour as the result of the price hikes induced by the war.
(2026-04-17). Thailand's right-wing government formally takes power. wsws.org The new cabinet, in which the Bhumjaithai Party holds 31 posts and its junior partner Pheu Thai holds nine, is unmistakably pro-business and pro-military.
(2026-04-17). Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District special election. Here's why it matters. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Progressive Democrat
(2026-04-17). In Empire We Trust — Who Gains and Who Loses in Trump's America. portside.org In Empire We Trust — Who Gains and Who Loses in Trump's America |
(2026-04-17). EconoScope | China's energy storage boom powers global demand amid energy crisis. ecns.cn China's energy storage sector is seeing explosive overseas demand amid mounting global energy uncertainty, positioning the country as a key provider of stability.
(2026-04-17). Tone-deaf, expensive tourism songs draw a lot of flak. ecns.cn A government-funded tourism promotion song with a price tag of 3 million yuan ($440,000) has drawn criticism across China, with authorities noting that the costly project is not grounded in practical needs.
(2026-04-17). Transnet Rail Infrastructure invites bids for sidings lease RFPs. sanews.gov.za Transnet Rail Infrastructure invites bids for sidings lease RFPs | Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has issued Sidings Lease Requests for Proposals (RFPs) covering nine rail siding facilities located across the Eastern and Central Regions. | Successful bidders will be awarded leases for a minimum period of 10 years, with clear performance and investment commitments tied to the lease term. | Proposals are expected to include comprehensive infrastructure upgrades to enhance operational efficiency and enable seamless road-to-rail integration. | These may include rail line refurbishment; loading and hand…
(2026-04-17). Haaretz during the Arab Revolt: Blood is the glue that binds a nation and its land. haaretz.com At the start of the Arab Revolt, which began 90 years ago this week, the newspaper told its readers that 'the God of Israel wanted our sacrifices,' and promised that the Jewish community was here to stay…
(2026-04-17). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-17). SEIU1021/IFPTE21 City Workers Rally at SF General Against Mayor Union Busting Layoffs. indybay.org Hundreds of San Francisco SEIU 1021 and IFPTE Local 21 rallied at San Francisco General Hospital to demand an end to lay-offs by Mayor Daniel Lurie and support Prop D which raising taxes on high paid CEOs…
(2026-04-17). SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on Friday signed an agreement with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to extend the maturity of its $3 billion deposit, Radio Pakistan reported. | "The agreement, signed between the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), provides for the extension in the maturity of a USD 3 billion deposit placed by SFD with the State Bank of Pakistan", according to X post. | Finance Minister Witnesses Signing of Saudi Deposit Extension Agreement with State Bank of Pakistan | Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, witnessed the si…
(2026-04-17). RFK Jr. Confronted Over Statement That Black Children Should Be 'Re-Parented' Because They're All On ADHD Meds. newsone.com 
I don't know who needs to hear this, but a federal administration full of proud white nationalists has no business taking it upon itself to assess Black health, the needs of Black children or that of the Black community in general. Actually, I know exactly who needs to hear this: Health and Human Services Secretary …
(2026-04-17). Financial majors step up AI-driven strategic overhaul. ecns.cn China's major banks and insurers are racing to embed artificial intelligence at the heart of their operations, ramping up intelligent computing and pushing technology from a back-office support function to a front-line engine powering financial services.
(2026-04-17). From Havana: An invitation to continue building Homeland and Humanity. radiohc.cu Under Martí's premise that "Homeland is humanity" and with a call to communicators from Cuba and the world not to falter in this common struggle, the 5th International Colloquium Patria was inaugurated on Thursday in Havana. | The opening ceremony, which took place at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets, was attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, who, along with more than 500 guests, both Cuban and international, welcomed a new edition of the event, which is increasingly consolidating itself as a spa…
(2026-04-17). Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case. aljazeera.com Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.
(2026-04-17). Will Blockade of Hormuz Reshape Global Energy? juancole.com
(2026-04-17). French lawmakers pass bill simplifying return of colonial-era art. ecns.cn French lawmakers on Monday passed a bill to simplify the return of artworks looted during the colonial era to their countries of origin.
(2026-04-17). First-quarter growth robust at 5%. ecns.cn China's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026 despite mounting external uncertainties, underscoring that the resilience of the world's second-largest economy is underpinned by its vast domestic market, officials and experts said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). Sino-Pakistan project yields satisfactory results. ecns.cn A hybrid rice variety, jointly developed by China's Wuhan University and the University of the Punjab in Pakistan, is moving toward wider commercial use in Pakistan.
(2026-04-17). Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com People celebrate on the roads in southern Lebanon as they drive to their homes after the ceasefire announcement.
(2026-04-17). Sculptor remolds clay modeling for new generation. ecns.cn The lively small clay figurines created for the Year of the Horse Spring Festival stand out among the traditional large sculptures of figures such as Guan Yu and Confucius at the Tianjin Clay Figure Zhang Studio in Dongli district, Tianjin.
(2026-04-17). Tennis-playing robot helps showcase Haidian district as a high-tech hub. ecns.cn A humanoid robot developed by Galbot and Tsinghua University in Beijings Haidian district has demonstrated real-time tennis rally capabilities, as the area accelerates the development and deployment of embodied artificial intelligence technologies.
(2026-04-17). China's 3-satellite surveillance network, Hong Kong's inflation surge: 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. 3 satellites to track all? Chinese radar images confirm US military fears…
(2026-04-17). opposition suffers from with too many Magyars. haaretz.com Naftali Bennett may be encouraged by the victory of a right-wing candidate in Hungary, but he has a problem with his opposition partners. Research is showing that Netanyahu's most loyal voters are leaving Likud. And, what's the hottest name to appear on a party slate for the next Knesset election…
(2026-04-17). France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant. aljazeera.com Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
(2026-04-17). After 3 years of fighting, Sudan's civil war is only getting worse. responsiblestatecraft.org This month marks the third anniversary of the war in Sudan. Estimates of the death toll range from 150,000 to 400,000 or more; 2025 was, according to the United Nations' internal estimates, a particularly
(2026-04-17). Thursday 4/23: People's Park 57th Anniversary – Cafe Night & film. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave Berkeley…
(2026-04-17). Reject the Writers Guild of America sellout contract! wsws.org The contract contains huge givebacks on healthcare, sub-inflation pay increases and no meaningful AI protections.
(2026-04-17). $96 Million to Nowhere: The Predictable Failure of Subsidized Electric Buses. wattsupwiththat.com Paying one group to produce and another to consume does not guarantee usefulness. It guarantees activity.
(2026-04-17). On Tax Day, Mamdani Taxed the Rich. portside.org On Tax Day, Mamdani Taxed the Rich |
(2026-04-17). French Assembly Withdraws Attack on Free Speech, For Now. indybay.org As part of a week of protests across France to show solidarity and resistance with Palestinians, a large protest in Paris on April 16 took place near the National Assembly ahead of a scheduled vote on the controversial anti-semitism bill "The Yadan law." But at the last minute, the Assembly withdrew the draft bill deciding instead to incorporate its full text into a new draft that it will consider in late June.
(2026-04-17). China, Spain to deepen cooperation in innovation, industrial chains. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Spain to strengthen strategic alignment and policy coordination, continuously improve the business environment, and promote deeper cooperation among enterprises in technological innovation and industrial and supply chains, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-17). This Rock n Roll – Interview w/ author Daniel Rachel on Pop Music & The Third Reich. indybay.org Audio interview with author Daniel Rachel, author of the new book This Ain't Rock n Roll – Pop Music, The Swastika and The Third Reich. (October 30, 2025 – Akashic Books)…
(2026-04-17). Thursday 4/23: Tell Target to Stand Up To ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-17). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-17). A New Phase After the AZAL Plane Crisis: How Will the Compensation Decision Affect Relations? unitedworldint.com Azerbaijani Member of Parliament Hikmet Babaoglu commented to UWI. By Tahran Oruàßoƒülu, from Baku / Azerbaijan In line with the agreement reached during the meeting between the Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation in Dushanbe on October 9, 2025, the parties agreed to properly resolve the issues arising from the crash …
(2026-04-17). Bushra Bibi shifted to hospital, says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar. tribune.com.pk 
Bushara Bibi, wife of incarcerated former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, was taken to the hospital last night, PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan posted on X on Friday. | In a post on X, Gohar said, "Late night, I was informed through a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment". | Late night I was informed thought a message that Bushra BB had been shifted to the hospital last night and that I would be briefed about the treatment. Awaiting that I would request meeting of family members with her. And also mee…
(2026-04-17). Books on the Bay of Pigs and the Roa-Stevenson Debate presented at the Patria Colloquium. radiohc.cu The Ocean Sur publishing house presented new books about the Bay of Pigs invasion, the first major defeat of imperialism in Latin America, and the famous debate between diplomats Raúl Roa and Adlai Stevenson at the United Nations. | The event took place at the 5th edition of the Patria International Colloquium and was attended by the president of Ocean Press and Ocean Sur, David Deutschmann, and the president of the Latin American news agency Prensa Latina, Jorge Legañoa. | "For almost 40 years, publishing hundreds of books on the Cuban Revolution, we have tried to prioritize the words of the Revolution, because…
(2026-04-17). Visit to enhance trade between China, Spain. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's visit to China is set to add an even greater boost to an already expanding bilateral trade relationship, reinforcing the strong potential for future growth, experts in Madrid say.
(2026-04-17). Newly revamped train offers travelers luxury of a star-rated hotel. ecns.cn An inaugural 12-day trip on a newly renovated five-star travel train set off from Wuhan, Hubei province, on Wednesday night, expecting to provide luxurious experiences for tourists.
(2026-04-17). Tax Day Protest at the Zionist Consulate. indybay.org Our tax money for Israel's bombs are big problem for many…
(2026-04-17). Six Takeaways From Sunday's Hungarian Election. portside.org Six Takeaways From Sunday's Hungarian Election |
(2026-04-17). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-17). US oil floats to top as Asia looks for Middle Eastern alternatives amid Iran war. scmp.com Asian refiners have grown increasingly reliant on US crude as oil-starved fuel makers scour the globe to replace Middle Eastern supply and stave off shortages that could ripple through the broader economy. | Buyers in Japan led the charge to purchase May-loading cargoes from the US early in the month, with South Korean, Singaporean and Thai processors also among customers, said traders familiar with the matter. At least 60 million barrels of grades from the US Gulf were bought for loading next…
(2026-04-17). Paper-cutting pioneer fuses scissors with software. ecns.cn By utilizing computer-aided layer decomposition to create 18-layer, three-dimensional paper-cuttings, Hao is elevating Yangliuqing paper-cutting to a recurring national gift on the world stage.
(2026-04-17). Pentagon in panic mode? Trump pushes civilian firms to make missiles as stocks run dry amid Iran war. hindustantimes.com Is the world's "most powerful military" quietly running out of weapons? And is that what's really driving Washington's sudden shift in tone? As the Iran conflict stretches on, reports suggest the U.S. is facing a deepening munitions crunch, one that didn't begin in this war, but may be reaching a breaking point because of it. Years of supplying Ukraine, followed by sustained operations in the Middle East, have reportedly drained critical missile stockpiles. Now, the question is no longer just about battlefield strategy but industrial capacity. Why is the Pentagon reportedly reaching out to civilian giants like Fo…
(2026-04-17). Digital, smart tech helps bring forward delivery of China's second home-built large cruise ship. ecns.cn China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, will be delivered in Shanghai on Nov. 6, nearly two months ahead of schedule thanks to digital and intelligent technologies that have helped accelerate construction, its builder said on Thursday.
(2026-04-17). Inside Israel's prison system. aljazeera.com As Palestinians mark Prisoners' Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
(2026-04-17). China seeks public opinion on national standard for L2 driver assistance systems. ecns.cn China is soliciting public opinion regarding a mandatory national standard concerning safety requirements for Level 2 (L2) driver assistance systems in intelligent connected vehicles.
(2026-04-17). South African politician Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle at rally. scmp.com South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. | He was released pending an appeal, which will be heard at a later date.
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/25: Dog$piracy Screening at the Roxie Theater. indybay.org Roxie Theater, 3125 16th Street, San Francisco CA 94103…
(2026-04-17). Tuesday 7/7: Apple Whistleblower Ashley Gjovik And the Fight for Worker Rights & Environmental Justice. indybay.org San Jose Peace | Justice Center | 48 S. 7th St. | San Jose, 95112…
(2026-04-17). Research demonstrates that enhanced instruction in genetics can reduce racist conceptions among students. wsws.org A groundbreaking study in genetics education examines the relationship between the quality of genetics education and the development of racist ideas among young people and the dire consequences for a researcher's career.
(2026-04-17). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-17). 'Power in the Hands of People': Union Leaders Push To Revive Ailing US Labor Movement. portside.org 'Power in the Hands of People': Union Leaders Push To Revive Ailing US Labor Movement |
(2026-04-17). President Claudia Sheinbaum highlights long history of brotherhood between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu President Claudia Sheinbaum has affirmed that the people of Mexico and Cuba share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity, after receiving the credentials of Ambassador Eugenio Martínez. | "We also received the credentials of the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, Eugenio Martínez Enriquez. The people of Cuba and Mexico share a long history of brotherhood and solidarity," the head of the Executive Branch stated in a message on her social media account. The president has reaffirmed her support for Cuba on several occasions, which has materialized in various shipments of material aid to the Caribbean nation,…
(2026-04-17). Cuba's president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight. scmp.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Thursday that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight should it happen. | Diaz-Canel spoke during a rally that drew hundreds of people to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the declaration of the Cuban Revolution's socialist essence.
(2026-04-17). China launches largest AI4S computing cluster with 60,000 chips. ecns.cn A new supercomputing cluster capable of handling the most demanding scientific AI tasks has gone live in Central China's Henan province, marking a major step forward in the country's push to integrate artificial intelligence with scientific research.
(2026-04-17). Sunday 4/26: Film Screening: Eating Our Way to Extinction. indybay.org Santa Cruz County Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-17). Bill Clinton: Is He a Lifetime Supporter of a CIA Dictatorship? indybay.org The Wikipedia article on Bill Clinton with in parenthesis what the article proves and what other sources have said, making it appear Bill Clinton is a lifetime supporter of turning America into the same dictatorship Donald Trump wants.
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/25: Attack on BirthrightCitizenship:Trump,SupremeCourt &Poetry Carved Into Angel Islands Walls. indybay.org Revolution Books | 2444 Durant Ave. | Berkeley, CA…
(2026-04-17). Eight killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia. tribune.com.pk 
All eight people on board an Airbus H130 helicopter were killed after it crashed on Thursday in Sekadau regency, West Kalimantan province of Indonesia, authorities said Friday. | The aircraft was carrying six passengers, a pilot and a co-pilot. | The helicopter departed from Melawi regency at 7.34 am local time (0034GMT) and lost contact at 8.39 am. | "All victims have been confirmed dead," Jakarta Globe quoted a Sekadau police official as saying. | Rescue teams reached the crash site later the same day, but evacuation efforts were hindered by difficult terrain and low visibility.
(2026-04-17). Hormuz must open, G7 ready to mitigate war fallout: France FM. newarab.com 
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven advanced economies added in a statement released Thursday that "it is urgent to limit" the global economic cost of an enduring "G7 members reaffirmed the pressing need to move toward a lasting peac…
(2026-04-17). Saturday 4/18: Billionaires Ruin EVERYTHING San Jose. indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San José…
(2026-04-17). JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter. sanews.gov.za JSC disagrees with Tribunal finding in Judge Mbenenge matter | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has overturned the decision by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into the complaint of Andiswa Mengo against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge. ⚪ This follows a meeting held last month whereby the JSC, excluding the members designated by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, held a meeting in terms of section 20(1) of the Judicial Service Commission Act 9 of 1994 (JSC Act), to consider the report of the Judicial Conduct Tribunal into Mengo's complaint. ⚪ This as the Tribunal had ear…
(2026-04-17). Cold weather to dominate SA. sanews.gov.za Cold weather to dominate SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says a period of cold, wet and windy weather conditions is expected to affect large parts of the country from Friday through to Monday, 20 April. | "This change in weather is associated with the passage of two consecutive cold fronts making landfall over the western parts of South Africa. Initially, these systems are expected to impact the Western Cape and Northern Cape before spreading eastwards across the central and eastern interior over the weekend," the weather service said. | Daytime maximum temperatures are expected to drop significantl…
(2026-04-17). Pentagon drafts plans for military assault on Cuba. wsws.org The Trump administration has ordered preparations for a military attack on Cuba as part of its broader campaign for hemispheric dominance.
(2026-04-17). Lebanese officials had 'good' meeting with IMF: finance minister. newarab.com 
Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber on Thursday said his government had good meetings this week with the International Monetary Fund and remained committed to working toward a lending programme. | Current events, including the "Our aim as a government is to reach an agreement with the IMF on a programme," J…
(2026-04-17). Drone zone debuts at Canton Fair. ecns.cn With an advanced manufacturing theme, the fair has a total exhibition area of 520,000 square meters and more than 25,000 exhibition booths established by over 12,000 companies in its first phase.
(2026-04-17). Madison, May 16, 2026: Wisconsin Unity Summit. wibailoutpeople.org 
Save the Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026Wisconsin Unity Summit — All Day — Madison Join Wisconsin Justice Leaders who are signing on to this Invitation Letter More information about this summit can be found in the Invitation above. To get updates and more information, please fill out this form: tinyurl.com/WI-Unity-Campaign-Sign-up Our goal is to create a …
(2026-04-17). Monday 4/20: No War, No ICE, Free Palestine: May Day Mass Call. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/nowarmayday…
(2026-04-17). Madison Workers Assembly April 25, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-17). Young South Sudanese models 'take up space' in quest to showcase talent. aljazeera.com Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
(2026-04-17). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-17). Have your say on draft procurement regulations. sanews.gov.za Have your say on draft procurement regulations | National Treasury has published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 and draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, 2026, for public comment in the Government Gazette. | The draft regulations and the notices can be accessed on the National Treasury website They were published in terms of section 63(1) of the Public Procurement Act, 2024 (Act No. 28 of 2024), as communicated through notices in Govern…
(2026-04-17). Chris Krohn on Santa Cruz Mayoral Race. indybay.org Yes, we have a housing crisis, but it is an affordable housing crisis. Our mayor and city council are making deals with people building these high-priced units, like River Row, and allowing developers to set public policy.
(2026-04-17). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, has brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-17). Government calls on private sector to partner in enhancing conservation. sanews.gov.za Government calls on private sector to partner in enhancing conservation | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Narend Singh, has called on the private sector to partner with government to slow biodiversity loss, restore critical habitats, and secure the ecological infrastructure that supports the economy. | This as the National Biodiversity Assessment (NBA) paints a concerning picture of the state of the country's biodiversity, showing that nearly one-third of terrestrial ecosystems are classified as threatened. | "Pressures on biodiversity are intensifying habitat loss from agriculture, se…
(2026-04-17). World's largest intelligent container ship sets sail. ecns.cn The delivery of the nation's first and the world's largest intelligent container ship powered entirely by electricity marks the transition toward a greener and more intelligent future by China's shipping industry, experts said.
(2026-04-17). Japan's presence in overseas drill raises concern. ecns.cn Japan has deployed combat-capable units to take part in military exercises in the Philippines, marking the first time since World War II that its combat troops have set foot on Philippine soil.
(2026-04-17). Cuba 'ready' for possible US attack: president. newarab.com 
(2026-04-17). Thursday 5/14: AFSCME 3299 UCSF Strike At St. Francis & St. indybay.org St. Francis & St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco…
(2026-04-17). In Numbers: China's economic indicators in Q1 of 2026. ecns.cn
(2026-04-17). Empire: Winners and Losers in Trump's America. juancole.com
(2026-04-17). Channel Island CSU CFA Professor Acquitted of All Charges After ICE Frame-up. indybay.org
(2026-04-17). It's On in WI!: All Out for May Day 2026 in Milwaukee, Madison, Janesville, Manitowoc (Art Builds, Phone Banking, Fundraisers More)… wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Este #PrimeroDeMayo, nos levantamos en todo Wisconsin àönete a trabajadores inmigrantes y sus familias para exigir justicia, dignidad y protecciones. Milwaukee — Marcha principal 10: 00 am — Oficina de Voces, 733 W Historic Mitchell St. 11: 00 am — Marchamos hacia el Edificio Federal (517 E Wisconsin Ave) Green Bay — Autobús …
(2026-04-17). CA State Capitol Juneteenth – Dia de Los Negroes – Slavery Era Banking Disclosure Featured. indybay.org California State Legislature joins growing notion of considering "Corporate Slavery Era Disclosure" proposals that adds weight to the UN-designated "gravest crime against humanity" as a matured financial debt, calling for restorative justice modalities that include direct compensatory payouts to a verified global class of descendants to trigger a new era of worldwide growth.
(2026-04-17). Madison: Freedom Rising A Benefit for Voces de la Frontera May 1, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-17). 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.
(2026-04-16). Hezbollah says ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement in Lebanon. al-monitor.com BEIRUT, April 16 (Reuters) – Hezbollah said on Thursday that the presence of Israeli troops on Lebanese territory would grant Lebanon and its people "the right to resist," adding in its first comment on a proposed truce that any ceasefire must not allow Israel freedom of movement within Lebanon.In a written statement, Hezbollah ally and speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Nabih Berri urged Lebanese to "postpone their return to their towns and villages until the situation becomes clearer, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement."
(2026-04-16). Trump says Israel and Lebanon to hold talks Thursday. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has said that leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday, as Washington pushes to ease hostilities after the rivals' first direct talks in decades. | Lebanon was pulled into the Middle East war on March 2 after pro-Tehran group Hezbollah attacked Israel.
(2026-04-16). Trump says Israel and Lebanon's leaders will speak on Thursday. aljazeera.com The US president says the conversation will be the first between the Israeli and Lebanese leaders in 34 years.
(2026-04-16). US confirms loss of $238M surveillance drone during Iran war. tribune.com.pk 
rauryThe US Naval Safety Command has confirmed the loss of an MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone on April 9, classifying it as a Class A mishap, meaning damages exceeding $2 million, with no injuries to personnel. | The location of the incident was withheld for operational security reasons, but the drone was last tracked flying in international airspace toward Iran. There is no evidence that it went down in Iranian territory. | Read: Israel, Lebanon to speak on Thursday after 34 years | The high-altitude drone, valued at approximately $238 million, had been conducting a maritime surveillance mission over the Pers…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon talks: A 'farce' disguising something much more sinister. responsiblestatecraft.org On the surface, the launch of Israeli-Lebanese negotiations earlier this week seems like a big deal. In the first face-to-face talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in more than 30 years, ambassadors from all three countries met under the auspices of Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. But despite Trump hailing the talks as a "historic opportunity" for peace, the process is largely a farce. The relatively low-level ambassadorial meeting included no Israeli or Lebanese decision makers — and unsurprisingly produced little by way of progress.Moreover, the real "negotiations" are coming in…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon fears talks with Israel could push the country to the brink of civil war. haaretz.com Lebanon's pro-government camp views the talks in Washington as part of a broader effort to curb escalation, while the pro-Hezbollah camp warns of a path detached from the reality on the ground. Beirut is waiting to gauge domestic reactions before forming a stance, a Lebanese source said…
(2026-04-16). Israel, Lebanon to speak after '34 years', says Trump. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak for the first time in 34 years on Thursday, as he claims he is "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon." | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1164122… | The announcement came after Israel's and Lebanon's envoys to the US held rare, direct talks in Washington to discuss an end to Israeli attacks on its neighbour, according to Al Jazeera. Israel…
(2026-04-16). Ten-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement, US says. al-monitor.com April 16 (Reuters) – Israel and Lebanon will implement a 10-day ceasefire beginning 5 pm EST (2100 GMT) on Thursday to enable negotiations toward a permanent security and peace agreement, the U.S. State Department said, adding that the ceasefire period may be extended by mutual agreement.
(2026-04-16). From Dunks To Drones: The NBA Has an Israel Problem. thealtworld.com As the NBA playoffs tip off this weekend, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Stephen Curry are under growing scrutiny — not just for their play, but for links to Israeli drone technology and security firms tied to Israel's military operations that are used to commit war crimes in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. | Many of the National Basketball Association's biggest stars are quietly allying themselves with the State of Israel, making official visits to the country, meeting IDF troops, and investing in its national security industry. Meanwhile, individuals criticizing Israel and supporting Palestinian liberation have…
(2026-04-16). As U.S. nears Iran deal, Israel pushes on toward a familiar dead end in Lebanon. haaretz.com Although Trump's messaging remains contradictory, Washington is trying to create the impression that the war in Iran is nearing its end ‚ñ The IDF signals intentions to advance north in Lebanon, but it is operating slowly and under U.S. restrictions ‚ñ And the assault on Bint Jbeil serves as a reminder that the town that became a symbol is an illusion that always ends badly…
(2026-04-16). US blocks Iranian ports: 10 ships turned back as naval blockade tightens. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Middle East have intensified after the United States military confirmed it has turned back multiple vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports amid an ongoing naval blockade. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the blockade, which began earlier this week, has effectively prevented ships from crossing the region, with nearly 10 vessels reportedly forced to return.In response, Iran has issued a stern warning, stating that continued restrictions could disrupt maritime trade across key waterways, including the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and the Gulf of Oman. Iranian officials h…
(2026-04-16). Lebanon buries paramedics killed in Israeli 'triple-tap' strikes. newarab.com 
The method, which involves striking the same location multiple times to maximise casualties and prevent rescue efforts, has been repeatedly documented in Gaza during Israel's assault. | An Israeli strike on the town of Mayfadoun on Wednesday hit a team from t…
(2026-04-16). Outrage as Trump disguises himself as Jesus Christ, mocks Pope. ummid.com A massive outrage erupted on Sunday April 12, 2026 — the Orthodox Easter Day, after U.S. President Donald Trump disguised himself as Jesus Christ and mocked Pope Leo XIV.
(2026-04-16). Hegseth invokes Bible to compare reporters to enemies of Jesus. al-monitor.com By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited biblical scripture on Thursday to attack the media, comparing reporters to Jewish adversaries of Jesus Christ plotting "how to destroy him."Hegseth's comments sought to counter what he saw as negative coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. They also came amid an escalating feud between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo, the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church and a critic of the war.
(2026-04-16). The winner at the DNC's latest meeting? Israel, ethnic cleansing and genocide. nationofchange.org Why did pro-Israel groups voice so much pleasure and praise—not only for the sidelining of pro-human-rights resolutions but also for the process that sidelined them?>
(2026-04-16). Solar net metering helps avert daytime outages. tribune.com.pk 
The dying solar net metering has rescued Pakistan from daytime load shedding at a time when the country is undergoing the worst power crisis. | Meanwhile, the authorities have ramped up furnace oil-based power generation to full capacity while delaying scheduled maintenance at nuclear plants in an effort to sustain electricity supply amid worsening LNG shortages. | Disruptions in liquefied natural gas flows, linked to regional instability following the Iran war, have strained the country's energy mix, forcing reliance on costlier thermal options. | At the same time, reduced reservoir releases have curtailed hy…
(2026-04-16). Ukraine's Zelensky in Berlin: Germany escalates its war offensive against Russia. wsws.org With the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and Donald Trump's open threats of annihilation against Iran, all pretences are now being dropped in the war in Ukraine as well. Merz and Zelensky visited arms factories together and agreed on measures to return fit-for-service Ukrainian men in Germany to the front line.
(2026-04-16). U.S. Pursuing Iranian-Linked Ships All Over The World In Addition To Its Blockade (Updated). twz.com 
The U.S. military is not limiting its efforts to interdict Iranian vessels to the Middle East. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters today that this is a global campaign. | "Let me be clear, this blockade applies to all ships, regardless of nationality, heading into or from Iranian ports," he said. "The U.S. action is a blockade of Iran's ports and coastline, not a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Enforcement will occur inside Iran's territorial seas and in international waters." | "In addition to this blockade, the joint force, through operations and activities in ot…
(2026-04-16). Iran hasn't survived decades of hostile sanctions, assassinations and sabotage by accident it's by strategy. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Prince Taofeek Ajibade US President Donald Trump probably thinks he can starve a country that feeds itself. Washington is selling the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a chokehold. However, it is worth asking whether the hand actually reaches the throat. Iran shares land borders with seven countries — Türkiye, Iraq,…
(2026-04-16). UN General Assembly debates Strait of Hormuz closure after China, Russia veto draft resolution. tribune.com.pk 
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) convened on Thursday in a veto debate session on a draft Security Council resolution on the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with member states divided about whether the text would have eased or deepened the crisis. | UNGA President Annalena Baerbock opened the session by urging members to move beyond the council's deadlock. | "In light of the council's failure to support efforts leading to safe and unimpeded passage in the Strait of Hormuz, the General Assembly now has both the opportunity and the responsibility to ensure that the debate on the freedom of navigation in the Strai…
(2026-04-16). Crisis in Hormuz: US and China Face Off Over Global Oil Lifeline. thinktank.pk The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has evolved into more than a regional conflict—it is now a defining moment in global geopolitics. As tensions escalate following the United States' military actions and naval blockade, a key question has emerged: Are the United States and China moving toward direct confrontation in one of the world's …
(2026-04-16). European states refuse to join in US blockade of Strait of Hormuz targeting Iran. wsws.org At the same time, European governments refused to clearly denounce or oppose a US blockade that threatens to cut off their access to energy supplies on which their economies depend.
(2026-04-16). South Korea, Asia, Livid about Israeli role in Fuel Crisis. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Most US allies are deeply annoyed by the Netanyahu-Trump war on Iran and the consequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The war has taken around 11 million barrels a day off the market. The world used to produce a little over 100 million barrels a day before the war. While an 11 percent shortfall may not sound like much, the price consequence is much more than a 11% rise at the pump because drivers of gasoline vehicles have no choice but to buy gasoline, and with Saudi Arabia among the producers cut off from the Strait of Hormuz, the main swing producer cannot increase output.
(2026-04-16). Vessels cross Hormuz destined for Iran despite US blockade. al-monitor.com Two sanctioned cargo vessels have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, apparently bound for Iranian ports despite Washington's blockade in the Middle East war, tracking data indicated Thursday.A trickle of ships has passed the crucial trade route over the past two days after the US imposed a counter-blockade following the failure of peace talks to end the nearly seven-week conflict.The US military said on X on Thursday that "after 72 hours of enforcement, 14 vessels have turned around to comply with the blockade at the direction of American forces".
(2026-04-16). Has the US-Israeli dual assault against Iran ceased? thealtworld.com Who conceded and surrendered: Iran or the United States? How will Netanyahu, the architect of this conflict, react? | We find it difficult to take U.S. President Donald Trump's statements seriously and trust their content, not because they are numerous and spread across multiple television and radio stations, as well as social media platforms, but because they are contradictory and lacking credibility. Trump appears to have forgotten that he is the president of a big country and is now acting like a journalist or media analyst, making statements without understanding his true identity. | Three days ago, President…
(2026-04-16). This video of 'Iran capturing US pilot' was filmed in Pakistan. scmp.com With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this series, SCMP Fact-Check, the South China Morning Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. | A video circulating online amid the US-Israel war on Iran falsely claims to show a downed American pilot captured alive by Iranians. | "Iranians Captured F35 Pilot alive," read the caption of a Facebook reel.
(2026-04-16). US missile defences may take years to rebuild after Iran war. newarab.com 
The United States will need years to replenish its missile defences following the General Heath Collins, director of the Pentagon's Missile Defence Agency, told a congressional hearing that it will take a "number of years" to fully recover its The US and its regional allies used thousands of interceptors to defend against Iranian missile and drone attacks during the…
(2026-04-16). US to blockade Iran ports 'as long as it takes': Pentagon chief. newarab.com 
The United States will "If Iran chooses poorly, then they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, US forces began blockading Iranian ports at 1400 GMT on Monday after peace t…
(2026-04-16). 'Victor' Iran drops $270 billion bombshell: Trump Arab allies fear massive war reparations demand. hindustantimes.com 270 billion in damage, while officials discuss war reparations during talks in Islamabad. With civilian losses mounting and Trump's blockade facing resistance, tensions are rising fast. Are U.S. Arab allies about to pay the price for the conflict's aftermath? Watch the latest developments.
(2026-04-16). US-Iran: The Elusive Peace Deal. ummid.com As expected, the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace deal after high-stakes talks in the Pakistani capital, with American Vice President JD Vance saying Tehran refused to accept Washington's terms after 21 hours of talks in Islamabad, and Iran citing lack of American commitment to the talks.
(2026-04-16). Pakistan keeps faith in US-Iran deal prospects. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday expressed cautious optimism that an agreement between the US and Iran "is reachable", even as it acknowledged that no breakthrough emerged from the marathon 21-hour talks held in Islamabad. | In his first formal briefing following the negotiations, the Foreign Office spokesperson emphasised continuity in its facilitative role, stressing that while no concrete document was finalised, the process remains firmly intact. | Tahir Andrabi described the talks as "constructive" and underscored that despite the absence of a major outcome, there was also no collapse in dialogue. | "It is very diffic…
(2026-04-16). Pakistan sets the stage for next round of talks. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Thursday held a series of high-level meetings in Tehran with Iran's top political and military leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, as part of Islamabad's efforts to lay the groundwork for the next round of Iran-US talks expected in Islamabad. | During the visit, Field Marshal Munir called on President Pezeshkian and discussed the evolving regional situation, with a particular focus on de-escalation efforts and the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement. | Both sides exchanged views on prospects for peace and…
(2026-04-16). US, Hamas hold direct talks in Cairo to advance Gaza ceasefire: report. tribune.com.pk 
The United States and Hamas have held their first direct talks since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to advance the fragile agreement, according to a report on Wednesday. | A delegation led by senior US adviser Aryeh Lightstone met Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya in Cairo late on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing Hamas sources. | Lightstone was joined by Nickolay Mladenov, the US-backed Board of Peace's High Representative for Gaza, it added. | A State Department spokesperson declined to comment, saying: "We don't comment on ongoing negotiations." | Hamas did not comment. | Read More: Ove…
(2026-04-16). Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions. geo.tv 
(2026-04-16). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-16). Epstein scandal: UK foreign ministry chief out over Mandelson vetting failure. scmp.com Britain's top foreign ministry official will leave his post after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper lost confidence in him, a source said on Thursday, following a row over the security vetting of Peter Mandelson. | The disclosure of the vetting failure has intensified pressure on Starmer over his appointment of Mandelson, Britain's former US ‚Äåambassador, who is under police investigation for allegedly leaking government documents to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
(2026-04-16). 'The people have had enough and are taking to the streets': Interview with Venezuelan union leader Eduardo Sánchez. links.org.au 
Eduardo Sánchez discusses the recent economic measures announced by Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and the rising protest movement for decent wages and pensions.
(2026-04-16). Venezuelan workers protest persistent poverty amid privatizations and US corporate deals. wsws.org Mass protests are growing in Venezuela as workers face deepening poverty and repression, even while the government opens the country's oil and mineral wealth to US corporate exploitation.
(2026-04-16). Cuban president attends opening of the Patria Colloquium. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the Republic, attended the opening of the 5th International Patria Colloquium today, which is being held at the Cultural Station on Línea and 18th Streets in Havana, on an iconic date in the nation's history. | Following a resounding declaration reaffirming Cuban socialism in the face of threats from the United States government, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba joined with journalists, intellectuals, and media professionals from 25 countries who, through their presence, are also expressing their solidarity with the island. | Atte…
(2026-04-16). In Cameroon, Pope Leo assails 'tyrants ravaging' world amid Trump row. scmp.com Pope Leo blasted leaders who spend billions on wars and said the world was "being ravaged by a handful of tyrants", in unusually forceful remarks in Cameroon on Thursday after US President Donald Trump attacked him again on social media. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried leaders who used religious language to justify wars and urged a "decisive change of course" in a meeting in the biggest city ‚Äåin Cameroon's anglophone regions, where a simmering conflict going back nearly a decade has left…
(2026-04-16). Plague of bees swarming Israel described as 'Biblical'. thecanary.co 
On 15 April, social media was host to a great revelation — namely that swarms of bees had beset the tiny nation of Israel. Given Israel's warmongering activities over the past few years, many have interpreted the great plague as God asking the Israelis to put a lid on it: üö®üáÆüá±WATCH: Chaos in Israel as […] | By
(2026-04-16). FCC upholds ban on Indian, Israeli books. tribune.com.pk 
Upholding the government decision regarding the ban on imports of books from India and Israel, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has held that the right to read is not absolute and may be subject to restrictions as imposed by law, including those justified on grounds of foreign policy. | The court also noted that the foreign policy of the federal government cannot be examined in judicial review by any court and its review or reconsideration is the sole prerogative of the executive. | "We have recognised the right to read as flowing from the right to life under Article 9 of the Constitution, this right is…
(2026-04-16). Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell resigns amid sex scandal. wsws.org In less than 100 hours, Swalwell went from frontrunning candidate for governor of California to political oblivion.
(2026-04-16). Hardcore History's Dan Carlin On The Imperial Presidency Unleashed. levernews.com Dan Carlin, host of Enjoy this bonus to
(2026-04-16). Japan Contributes US$2 Million to Support Disaster-Affected Communities in Pakistan. thinktank.pk The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a significant contribution of US$2 million from the Government of Japan to assist vulnerable communities impacted by disasters across Pakistan. This timely funding aims to deliver life-saving food assistance to over 45,000 people affected by monsoon floods and other climate-related shocks. In addition to addressing immediate …
(2026-04-16). US war on Iran exposes bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org Mélenchon organised no significant mobilisation of workers against the war in Iran, while remaining silent about the intrigues Trump used to prepare it.
(2026-04-16). Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania is adding more privacy protections for people with intellectual disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, after federal plans to collect more health information raised concerns. | Any state agency collection of personal and private information on people with disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, will be limited to the minimum level of detail that is absolutely necessary, Pennsylvania leaders announced Wednesday. | This data will also not be…
(2026-04-16). The limits of Israel's quest for regional dominance. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). Abdullatif Alfozan, Prof Mohamed win King Faisal Award 2026 for Service to Islam. ummid.com Sheikh Abdullatif Ahmed Alfozan and Professor Mohamed Mohamed Aboumousa have jointly won the 2026 King Faisal Award for Service to Islam announced at a ceremony held in the Saudi Capital Riyadh Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). After Amazon worker dies at Troutdale, Oregon warehouse, management ordered employees to work around the body. wsws.org The death went unreported for a week before the online investigative outlet, the Western Edge, broke the story on April 13.
(2026-04-16). Democracy Now! 2026-04-16 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 16, 2026; Hormuz Crisis "Only Going to Get More Horrific Before It Gets Any Better": Prof. Laleh Khalili; "Depths of Hell": Sudan Enters Fourth Year of Devastating Civil War Amid Growing Energy Crisis; "Into the Wood Chipper": Whistleblower's Inside Story of DOGE Shredding USAID, 14 Million May Die | Headlines for April 16, 2026; Hormuz Crisis "Only Going to Get More Horrific Before It Gets Any Better": Prof. Laleh Khalili; "Depths of Hell": Sudan Enters Fourth Year of Devastating Civil War Amid Growing Energy Crisis; "Into…
(2026-04-16). SAWS warns of two cold fronts. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of two cold fronts | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of two cold fronts, with good rainfall amounts expected to affect the Western Cape and Northern Cape from Friday until Monday. | The cold fronts will result in a significant drop in the daytime temperatures. | "Maximum temperatures may be between 10-12 ∞C in places over the southern high-lying areas of the Namakwa (Northern Cape) as well as over the Central Karoo and western part of the Cape Winelands Districts (Western Cape). | "General windy conditions will accompany the cold and wet conditions. Additionally, wave heights…
(2026-04-16). Díaz-Canel reaffirms defense of socialism against imperial threats. radiohc.cu The will of resistance and victory of the Cuban people in the face of the aggressive escalation by the United States was highlighted by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the National Defense Council, at the ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the proclamation of the socialist character of the Cuban Revolution.
(2026-04-16). TUSC to field sixth largest number of local election candidates. thecanary.co 
Nominations have closed for the local elections taking place on 7 May. And the sixth-biggest bloc of candidates — behind Labour, the Tories, Reform, the Lib Dems and the Greens — consists of those using one of the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition (TUSC) descriptions on their ballot paper. TUSC has been in touch with […] | By
(2026-04-16). US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector. newarab.com 
The The new punishment targets oil transport infrastructure by slapping "T…
(2026-04-16). How Israel benefits from funds earmarked for war industry. electronicintifada.net Firm owned by Elbit Systems boasts of going to the moon.
(2026-04-16). Big oil cashes in as Trump's Iran war drives $30 million per hour windfall profits. nationofchange.org Analysis shows fossil fuel giants capturing massive gains as oil prices surge during conflict, intensifying scrutiny over war-driven economic impacts.
(2026-04-16). "Into the Wood Chipper" : Whistleblower's Inside Story of DOGE Shredding USAID, 14 Million May Die. democracynow.org 
A new book tells the inside story of the second Trump administration's dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, USAID. Its author, Nicholas Enrich, worked at USAID for over a decade before he was pushed out of the agency in early 2025, when the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency summarily cut its staff and funding. An estimated 14 million people are projected to die "unnecessarily" over the next five years due to these cuts, and nearly a million, mostly children, already have, says Enrich. His new memoir, Into the Wood Chipper: A Whistleblower's Account…
(2026-04-16). Israel collaborating with settlers to expel Palestinians from their Old City homes. haaretz.com The Justice Ministry is using a lawyer from the Ateret Cohanim association to lead the eviction process of the Basha family from a building where they have lived for almost a century in the Old City of Jerusalem. The family has less than two weeks to leave…
(2026-04-16). Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled kids in school fires. thecanary.co 
Hannah Spencer is campaigning to protect disabled children in school fires. Spencer shared on her Instagram that she is working with a young constituent to make schools safer for disabled children. The new Green MP for Denton and Gorton shared the story of Lucas Vezza-O'Brien, a wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. Last year during a […] | By
(2026-04-16). Women lifers in Pennsylvania's prisons are getting old, and dying. whyy.org 
Maria Rodriguez has a laundry list of health issues: Degenerative spots in her spine, a hernia, two ulcers, and diabetes, which has caused blindness in her left eye. She spends a lot of time in the infirmary at State Correctional Institution Muncy, walking on her bad knee to receive insulin twice a day. | "I'm dying here," Rodriguez, 68, said. "It's like I'm slowly deteriorating in here." | Maria Rodriguez, 68, has spent nearly five decades incarcerated at State Correctional Institution Muncy. | COURTESY OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS | The stories of six of those women are told in the upcoming podcast…
(2026-04-16). Govt overhauls civil service conduct rules. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has introduced sweeping revisions to the rules governing civil servants, formally notifying the Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026 after approval by the prime minister, marking a significant overhaul of the administrative code that has been in place for decades. | According to official sources, the Establishment Division has amended the regulatory framework under the Civil Servants Act 1973, issuing a Statutory Regulatory Order (SRO) that sets out stricter standards of conduct for government employees across the federal bureaucracy. | The new rules impose comprehensive restrictions aimed…
(2026-04-16). Ronaldo, Joao Felix shine as Al-Nassr sets new SPL record beating Al-Akhdoud. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Portuguese footballers Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix shined as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Akhdoud 2-0 Saturday April 11, 2026 in their 28th Saudi Pro League match this season.
(2026-04-16). How to have a greener thumb. whyy.org As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, we're talking all things gardening.
(2026-04-16). Rohingya refugees among 250 feared dead in boat capsize. wsws.org A trawler carrying hundreds of Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi migrants has sunk in the Andaman Sea, with about 250 people missing, presumed dead in the absence of any serious search-and-rescue effort.
(2026-04-16). Citing post-Oct. 7 Netanyahu makes 2026 most influential list. haaretz.com Time Magazine wrote that the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, left Netanyahu responsible for 'the worst security failure in his country's history,' but the 'political comeback he then engineered may have exceeded Trump's own'…
(2026-04-16). German government prepares frontal attack on healthcare. wsws.org The German government is planning the most comprehensive attack on public healthcare since Reich Chancellor Otto von Bismarck introduced statutory health insurance in 1883.
(2026-04-16). Severe thunderstorms warning. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorms warning | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says there is a high likelihood of minor weather impacts, with severe thunderstorms expected over the escarpment and eastern Highveld of Mpumalanga on Thursday. | Severe thunderstorms may cause localised flooding and damage to infrastructure, informal settlements, property, vehicles, livelihood and livestock due to heavy downpours and strong damaging winds. | In addition, a surface trough, supported by an upper-air trough west of the country, will result in severe thunderstorms over the Khai-Ma and Hantam municipalities in the Northern Cape o…
(2026-04-16). Todd Blanche Says Americans "Should Be Happy" With Trump's Weaponization of DOJ. truthout.org In an interview with NBC News on Tuesday, interim Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that he had no problem with "weaponizing" the Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of his boss, President Donald Trump. The statement from Blanche is a direct contradiction of Trump's vow in an executive order at the beginning of his second term to end the "weaponization of the Federal Government… |
(2026-04-16). DDD Act Clyanna LightbournFin. mediasanctuary.org DDD Act Clyanna LightbournFin by Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
(2026-04-16). Edward Snowden, John Kiriakou and Daniel Hale Are Top List of Whistleblowers Who Deserve Presidential Pardons in 2026. covertactionmagazine.com Bradley Birkenfeld, who exposed one of the largest tax scams in U.S. history, should also be pardoned On February 20, 2025, Donald Trump created the new position of the "Pardon Czar" to recommend "executive clemency" candidates, naming Alice Marie Johnson to that role. Johnson had been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for non-violent drug …
(2026-04-16). Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager, seize body. newarab.com 
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager near Jerusalem on Thursday morning, amid a surge in violence in According to the Jerusalem Governorate, 17-year-old Muhammad Murad Rayyan was killed by Israeli forces in the town of Beit Duqqu, northwest of Israeli forces rep…
(2026-04-16). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-16). Anti-Zionist Jews in Germany call out the hypocrisy of the Buchenwald Memorial. thecanary.co 
A coalition of anti-Zionist Jewish organisations in Germany have faced repression and backlash after a protest at the Buchenwald Memorial. In 2025, attendees of a service commemorating 80 years since the liberation of the concentration camp were denied entry for wearing keffiyehs. They petitioned the German courts to overturn the decision, but were unsuccessful. The […] | By
(2026-04-16). AJK police arrest 'RAW agent' in Rawalakot. tribune.com.pk 
The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police on Thursday claimed to have arrested a man allegedly working as an agent for India's intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). | Addressing a news conference in Muzaffarabad, AJK IGP Liaqat Ali Malik said the suspect, identified as Irfan, was taken into custody in Rawalakot. | "He had been recording videos and taking photographs of sensitive installations, which were intended to be shared with hostile elements," the IGP said. | The police chief revealed that unscrupulous elements were attempting to transmit sensitive information across borders, adding that th…
(2026-04-16). US House votes to extend temporary protections for Haitians in Trump rebuke. aljazeera.com Ten Republicans join Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians in the United States.
(2026-04-16). Trillions in credit flow to back quality growth. ecns.cn The country's six largest State-owned commercial lenders collectively extended more than 9.4 trillion yuan ($1.38 trillion) in new loans last year, sustaining robust growth in areas such as strategic emerging industries and green finance.
(2026-04-16). Public condemnation of settler violence changed anything on the ground. haaretz.com If one percent of those who say they oppose settler violence would volunteer in the field for at least one protective presence shift a month, it would be a game changer — for the Palestinian West Bank communities under threat of displacement, and for the collective soul of the Jewish people…
(2026-04-16). Pope lays tribute to fallen Algerian rebels who fought for independence from France. thecanary.co 
Pope Leo has used his visit to Algiers to lay a tribute to Algerian rebels who died fighting for Algeria's independence from France. The Pope, in full regalia, solemnly laid a wreath at the FLN (National Liberation Front) monument in the city: The tribute is a pointed reminder to today's neo-imperial powers of the will […] | By
(2026-04-16). HIV surge in Taunsa triggers health alert. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-16). Jared Golden Joins Republicans to Sink Iran War Powers Resolution. commondreams.org On Thursday, the House failed to adopt a war powers resolution to end the war in Iran. Notably, Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) sided with a majority of Republicans to oppose the measure. Demand Progress is leading a campaign in support of the war powers resolutions.The following is a statement from Demand Progress Senior Policy Advisor Cavan Kharrazian:…
(2026-04-16). Australia's 'Renewable' Obsession Decimates Industry. wattsupwiththat.com Driving Australia's current trajectory is the mythical claim that so-called renewables — are inherently cheap and that any short‚Äëterm pain will give way to lasting price declines.
(2026-04-16). Iraq revives idea for compulsory service to 'rebalance' army. newarab.com 
(2026-04-16). Police investigate bomb threat at Chicago-area home of Pope brother. al-monitor.com April 16 (Reuters) – Police on Thursday were investigating a bomb threat made to the Chicago-area home of Pope Leo's brother John Prevost after a search found no explosives or hazardous materials.A bomb threat was reported Wednesday evening at the home of John Prevost in New Lenox, Illinois, according to media outlets that cited police. Prevost lives on the same street cited as the location of the attack by police. New Lenox police did not return a call for comment on the report.
(2026-04-16). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-16). SF Mayor Lurie & DPH Threatens to Close Three Healthcare Centers, Including the Only One for Seniors. indybay.org San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie and his Department of Public Health are moving to shutdown 3 community healthcare centers including the only one for seniors with mental health problems.
(2026-04-16). Peoria Rally for Palestine gets divestment ban challenge on November ballot. peoplesworld.org 
PEORIA, Ill.—At a special township meeting on Tuesday, April 14, the solidarity group Peoria Rally for Palestine and its allies brought out the community to push for an advisory referendum on the November ballot. The question seeks to ask voters to weigh in on a pending state bill, H.B. 2723, the Illinois Human Rights Advocacy …
(2026-04-16). OFSS Bihar 11th Admission 2026 Starts, Check Steps. ummid.com Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has started receiving Online Application forms for Class 11 (Intermediate) Amission 2026 through Online Facilitation System For Students (OFSS) website (www.ofssbihar.info).
(2026-04-16). Patrolling cop martyred, another injured in robbers' firing. tribune.com.pk 
A police constable was martyred and another seriously injured when armed motorcyclists opened fire on them near the Madrasa Wali Canal in the Manghopir area on Thursday. | According to police, the incident occurred when two suspects riding a motorcycle were signaled to stop by patrolling officers. When they did not stop and tried to escape, the officers pursued them, on which the suspects opened fire. As a result, 40-year-old Constable Khadim Ali Shah sustained a gunshot wound to the head and later succumbed to his injuries, while a bullet hit in the leg of Constable Muhammad Tufail who fell into a nearby cana…
(2026-04-16). EXTRA: US "Rescue" Mission in Iran May Have Been Failed Ground Raid, 2023 Training Mission Suggests. thealtworld.com A recent supposed "search and rescue" mission in Iran involving a downed F-15 and A-10 warplane required at least 2 C-130 transport airplanes deployed to an abandoned airfield where MH-6 helicopters were deployed; | The C-130s were reported "stuck" and subsequently destroyed along with the 4 MH-6 helicopters they brought in; | In 2023 the exact same mission was being practiced in the middle of Wyoming along a highway using similar equipment including C-130s, MH-6s, and A-10 warplanes; | This raises the possibility the mission in Iran — just like the training mission in Wyoming — was in fact part o…
(2026-04-16). Spokesperson reiterates one-China principle in response to Denmark's change of residency designation for Taiwan residents. ecns.cn The one-China principle is a basic norm governing international relations and a prevailing international consensus, said Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday.
(2026-04-16). Israeli forces fire stun grenades at journalists in occupied Nablus. aljazeera.com Video shows Israeli forces firing stun grenades towards journalists who were reporting on the army's raid of Nablus.
(2026-04-16). PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery. sanews.gov.za PeWG advances public-private partnership framework to boost eThekwini service delivery | The Presidential eThekwini Working Group (PeWG) has taken a significant step toward strengthening collaboration between government and business, advancing a public-private partnership (PPP) policy framework aimed at improving service delivery and driving economic growth in eThekwini. | The workshop, held this week at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, brought together the eThekwini Municipality, representatives from various spheres of government, including the Office of the Presidency and key business lead…
(2026-04-16). Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins. aljazeera.com Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire's terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.
(2026-04-16). The Man Whom Exxon Tried To Drill. levernews.com 
(2026-04-16). 20 Years of WUWT: What We're Up Against Why It Matters Keynote Address at. wattsupwiththat.com Twenty years. That's a long time to keep asking inconvenient questions.
(2026-04-16). Eco-Luxury: The New Normal in Premium Housing. ummid.com Luxury townships following the eco-luxury blueprint generally do not advertise the details mentioned here, as they are expected to have them as a matter of course.
(2026-04-16). QVC was once Chester County's second-largest employer. It has filed for bankruptcy. whyy.org West Chester-based The self-described "live social shopping company" QVC Group is buckling under the weight of $6.6 billion of debt as of the end of 2025, according to a Although QVC Group expects to continue operat…
(2026-04-16). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-16). Watch: Ronaldo's Free Kick Goal Viral Ahead of Al-Nassr Vs Al Akhdoud Clash. ummid.com Saudi Pro League 2025-26: The video of Portuguese legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo's 'insane' free kick goal has gone viral ahead of Al-Nassr vs Al-Akhdoud Saudi Pro League (SPL) match Saturday April 11, 2026.
(2026-04-16). Pakistan Navy successfully conducts test of indigenously developed anti-ship missile. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Navy on Thursday successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, the military's media wing said in a statement. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), "In a resolute display of preparedness and precision-strike capability, Pakistan Navy successfully conducted a live weapon firing of an indigenously developed ship-launched anti-ship missile, accurately engaging its target at high speed and extended range." | The statement said that Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, along with leading scientists and engineers, witnes…
(2026-04-16). Huge Refinery Fire: Aussie Fuel Crisis Just Got Worse. wattsupwiththat.com Large fire and explosion reported at one of Australia's three operating refineries.
(2026-04-16). Tunisian lawmaker's remarks on rape and migrants spark outrage. newarab.com 
Remarks by a On Monday, lawmaker Tarak Mahdi said during a parliament session that recent reports of the rape of a migrant woman from sub-Saharan Africa were false. | "That an African woman is r…
(2026-04-16). Lawmakers, enviros push back against Hochul's climate cuts (part 2). mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday, April 14, state lawmakers and environmental groups held a news conference to push back against Governor Hochul's push to slash the state's climate law. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Maggie Reilly of Third Act; Assemblymember Anna Kelles; Senator Harckham; Blair Horner of NYPIRG; and Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2026-04-16). Trump posts incoherent rant about Scottish windmills and the UK's need for North Sea oil. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has posted yet another rant to social media — this time ordering Starmer to drill for oil in the North Sea. With a characteristic disconnection from reality, Trump also used the opportunity to complain about …Scottish windmills, of all things. We're guessing he means turbines, but at this point, who bloody knows? As […] | By
(2026-04-16). PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| Under pressure from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, The Governor's office…
(2026-04-16). Shea Serrano Talks "Expensive Basketball" (And Other Things). whyy.org This week, with the NBA postseason tipping off, we sit down with Shea to learn how he developed his unique style of storytelling and why it feels so approachable. We'll hear how he went from a middle school basketball coach to a five-time New York Times bestselling author and catch a glimpse inside his latest book, "Expensive Basketball."
(2026-04-16). Economists Slam Reform UK's 'Fantasy' Claims That 'Boriswave' Migrants Will Cost Households £20,000. bylinetimes.com Ahead of local elections in May, Reform UK has launched a fresh anti-migrant campaign claiming that the so-called 'Boriswave' of post-Brexit migrants will cost the UK £622 billion — or around £20,000 per household. | "We are standing on the edge of fiscal disaster," said Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's home affairs spokesperson. "The Boriswave is the legacy of Tory incompetence and Labour's open border ideology." | Nigel Farage echoed the claim in The Telegraph, describing migration as a "ticking economic timebomb" that would impose a "national bill" of £20,000 per household that "could bankrupt…
(2026-04-16). Mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets measured for the first time. scmp.com For the first time, scientists have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole. | The jet power from this relatively close black hole-star system is equivalent to 10,000 suns, an international research team reported on Thursday. They also tracked the jet speed: roughly 540 million km/h (355 million mph) — half the speed of light.
(2026-04-16). In historic Senate vote, 75% of Democrats vote to block arms sales to Israel. mondoweiss.net 
In a historic vote, 75% of Senate Democrats backed an effort to block weapons to Israel. The resolutions failed, but the vote was the latest sign of Democrats' growing consensus against aid to Israel, as support for the country hits an all-time low.
(2026-04-16). Production Of AH-64 Apache's New Counter-Drone Cannon Shell Ammunition Ramping-Up. twz.com 
Key Takeaways: | Army boosts Apache's counter-drone capabilities. The Army is accelerating procurement of XM1225 APEX rounds for AH-64 Apaches to enhance their role as counter-drone platforms. | Northrop Grumman ramps up production. The company produced 1,000 rounds this month and plans to increase production fivefold to meet Army demands. | APEX rounds offer versatile engagement options. These proximity-detonating rounds can target drones, personnel, vehicles, and small boats, providing unique area effects. | Successful live-fire tests at Yuma Proving Ground. In December 2025, Apaches demonstrated eff…
(2026-04-16). Democrat Abdul El-Sayed seeks to contain anti-war opposition during Michigan university campaign tour. wsws.org Rallies at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University sought to divert youth and students into El-Sayed's Senate campaign, which is backed by the DSA, as well as Twitch streamer and political commentator Hasan Piker.
(2026-04-16). top court limits authority to appoint senior police officers. haaretz.com After Wednesday's hearing on the national security minister's alleged politicization of the police, a temporary injunction issued by the justices mandated 'sensitive' senior appointments be recommended by the police commissioner and after updating the attorney general…
(2026-04-16). TS Inter 1st, 2nd Results 2026 Declared: Check Pass Percentage, Toppers Details. ummid.com TS Inter 11th, 12th Topper List 2026: Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (TSBIE) has declared today i.e. Sunday April 12, 2026 on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate (Class 11 and 12) 1st and 2nd year 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump. aljazeera.com Far too many world leaders have chosen to mollify the bullying US president. Pope Leo has shown there's another way.
(2026-04-16). TS SSC Results 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana is declaring on its official website 'bse.telangana.gov.in' the results of the students who appeared in the TS SSC (Class 10) examination in 2026.
(2026-04-16). Germany's Conscription Misstep Exposes a Deeper European Problem. fairobserver.com On January 1, Germany quietly became a country in which men aged 17 to 45 were formally required to obtain approval before spending more than three months abroad. It took until early April for anyone to notice. I am 44, German, and have lived and worked in Vienna for over a decade. I found out about…
(2026-04-16). FO Podcasts: The Big Paradox — Why Immigration Divides America Like Nothing Else. fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Kent Jenkins Jr., a former political reporter from The Washington Post turned communications consultant, explore what they call the "immigration paradox" at the heart of US politics. Donald Trump returned to office in 2025 on a clear promise: to secure the southern border and carry out large-scale deportations. While his administration…
(2026-04-16). US House rejects bid to curb Iran war powers
. al-monitor.com The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb President Donald Trump's authority to wage war in Iran, another setback in Democrats' campaign to force Congress back into decisions over military action in the Middle East.The vote, held after Democrats forced the issue onto the floor, came as unease over the six-week conflict continued to spread on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers wary of rising costs, an unclear endgame and the risk of a wider war.
(2026-04-16). 'A bellwether for new forms of repression': 2 Indigenous rights advocates remain behind bars in Russia. grist.org Daria Egereva was supposed to be in New York next week. The Indigenous Selkup climate advocate was expected to return to the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, where two years ago she spoke about how Indigenous peoples are confronting environmental degradation and climate change. Instead, this year she is in a Russian jail, facing up to 20 years in prison on terrorism charges. | Egereva was arrested on December 17 along with Natalya Leongardt, another Russian advocate for Indigenous peoples, whose name was not released publicly until last week. Both face accusations of participating in a terrorist grou…
(2026-04-16). ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government. portside.org ALA, AFSCME Defend IMLS and Reach Settlement With Federal Government |
(2026-04-16). Mideast war an blow for region: IMF to AFP. al-monitor.com The Middle East war has created an "unprecedented shock" for the region's economies with no guarantee of a quick recovery, a senior International Monetary Fund official has told AFP.Five of the Gulf's eight oil- and gas-producing countries face a contraction this year, the IMF said in a regional report published on Thursday. Growth in the others ⚪ Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman ⚪ will slow but remain in positive territory, it said.
(2026-04-16). Sudan War Enters Year 4 as Civilians Face Violence and Growing Fuel Shortages. truthout.org Sudan marked three years since a bloody civil war began between its national army and the powerful Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group. The RSF revolted against the Sudanese Armed Forces after a 2021 military coup left it with diminished political power. The coup itself upended the civilian-led democratic revolution that ousted Sudan's longtime dictator Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Both the RSF and… |
(2026-04-16). Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? Ep, 205. thealtworld.com Who REALLY Achieved a Ceasefire in Lebanon? US Triumph or Resistance Masterstroke? | Ep, 205…
(2026-04-16). Iran War Powers Vote Fails House By One Vote, With One Democrat Opposed. truthout.org A resolution to rein in the U.S.'s war on Iran failed the House by one vote on Thursday, with only one Democrat voting against the legislation. House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Gregory Meeks's (D-New York) war powers resolution failed 214 to 213, in a largely party line vote. Conservative Democrat Rep. Jared Golden (Maine) was the only Democrat to join most Republicans in… |
(2026-04-16). 40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel. truthout.org On Wednesday night, the Senate rejected a pair of resolutions that would have blocked the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel. Although the Joint Resolutions of Disapproval, which were introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) failed to pass, a record number of Senators backed the effort. 40 Senators backed a resolution would have blocked the sale of $295 million in D9R and D9T Caterpillar… |
(2026-04-16). Coalition leader's speech: Australian ruling elite turns to anti-immigrant poison. wsws.org The Coalition leader called for the reversal of the nominally non-discriminatory immigration program that has existed since the formal end of the blatantly racist White Australia regime in the 1960s.
(2026-04-16). The U.S. Helped Cover Up Japanese War Crimes in World War II. covertactionmagazine.com This is the second part of a two-part series, the first of which focused on Japan's occupation of China prior to and during World War II, the human experimentation that occurred at Unit 731 (Japan's bioweapons research facility in occupied Manchuria), and the after-effects of the Empire of the Rising Sun's covert chemical and bacteriological …
(2026-04-16). Maxence Dauriat Percussion Vision of Sound. whyy.org In this episode of On Stage at Curtis, meet Maxence, a percussionist driven to make his drumbeats resonate across time. With a passion for the vast world of percussion instruments, he embraces every rhythm and tone in a symphonic journey of sound. Follow Maxence as he explores his craft and shares the artistry behind his captivating musical path.
(2026-04-16). War powers resolution blocked in the Senate as 10,000 more US troops head to the Middle East. wsws.org The Senate voted 52-47 on Wednesday to reject a motion to move a Democratic Party-sponsored joint resolution to the floor that would mandate the removal of US troops, "from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress."
(2026-04-16). Trust tug-of-war reaches court. tribune.com.pk 
The dispute between two groups of people to wrest administrative control of Kaimkhani Education Trust, which has been operating big schools and hostels for the community, will now be settled by the provincial government's concerned department. The Sindh High Court on Wednesday directed the Sindh Industries Department to hear both the parties and to decide upon the matter within 30 days of the order. | Some senior members of the community knocked the SHC's door, pleading that the incumbent body running the trust and all of its facilities has allegedly illicitly taken control. The petitioner was filed by Muhamma…
(2026-04-16). 70 Palestinians in a garbage truck: The outcome of factory of desperation. haaretz.com The Israeli framing of the incident as a security issue overlooks the systemic restrictions that leave Palestinians with few viable options…
(2026-04-16). India's Modi pushes for more women in bigger parliament in democratic overhaul. geo.tv 
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with the media inside the parliament premises upon his arrival on the first day of the budget session in New Delhi, India. — Reuters/FileIndian government launched a bid to overhaul its democratic system on Thursday, with bills to…
(2026-04-16). Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, surged to the front of the Democratic primary fundraising race in the latest quarter, nearly doubling his closest rivals, despite a recent campaign finance scandal that drained his coffers. | Rabb, who identifies as the progressive candidate in the race, brought in nearly $385,000 between Jan. 1 and March 31. | That number was around twice as much as both of his primary competitors — state Sen. Sharif Street, who…
(2026-04-16). Army Eyes Drone Tankers To Refuel Its New MV-75 Cheyenne II Tiltrotors. twz.com 
The Army and Bell have pointed to the U.S. Navy's MQ-25 Stingray drone tanker as an example of what could be on the horizon.
(2026-04-16). AP Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026: When, Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Board of Intermediate Education Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) is set to declare soon on its official website bie.ap.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for AP Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-16). EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel. newarab.com 
The European Union is drafting plans to tackle a European airlines have warned of jet fuel shortages within weeks as a result of the From next month, the European Commission will intro…
(2026-04-16). Socialist Alliance welcomes NSW Supreme Court binning Minns' anti-protest laws. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance welcomes the NSW Supreme Court decision to rule Chris Minns' anti-protest laws as unconstitutional.
(2026-04-16). and rape: The Black history of One Nation. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-16). Repair Is a Survival Skill Under Fascism. truthout.org "If we learn how to take these risks, and how to navigate conflict together, we are going to be so much stronger down the line, in our most difficult moments, when the stakes are unbelievably high. And if we can figure out how to stay together, in spite of our ____-ups and frustrations, we are going to have what we need most in a crisis, which is each other," says Movement Memos host Kelly Hayes. |
(2026-04-16). Colombia reigns in Coca Cola bottler after environmental abuse claims. colombiareports.com Authorities in central Colombia agreed to renew the water license of Coca Cola's bottler in the Cundinamarca province, but drastically reduced the amount of water the soda manufacturer is allowed to use. Cundinamarca's environmental authority (CAR) reduced the water sources available to Indega, which produced Coca Cola bottles in central Colombia, from seven to four …
(2026-04-16). Why India is rankled by Pakistan playing mediator in US-Iran war. scmp.com The quiet conclusion of US and Iranian backchannel engagements in Islamabad left more than diplomatic ambiguity. It crystallised a striking image: a financially strained, politically volatile Pakistan briefly positioning itself as a facilitator in one of the world's most combustible rivalries. Substantive or symbolic, the episode underscores a deeper churn in West Asian geopolitics — one in which agility trumps credibility. | Pakistan's role was not incidental. Islamabad offered itself as a…
(2026-04-16). BBC to slash 2,000 jobs in biggest redundancy drive in 15 years. scmp.com The BBC said on Wednesday that the British broadcasting corporation is set to cut up to 2,000 jobs amid a challenging media landscape. | The BBC's interim director general Rhodri Talfan Davies said in a statement to staff that "while we still have to work through the detail, we anticipate the overall number of jobs will fall by 1,800-2,000". | The BBC reported the cuts on Wednesday afternoon, saying they amount to "almost one in 10" jobs, since it has about 21,500 employees.
(2026-04-16). The War Powers Resolution Is Not What You've Been Told. davidswanson.org According to The Hill, in an article typical of U.S. media, Trump's war on Iran is totally legal for 60 days if Congress does nothing, after which it becomes illegal, unless Congress has explicitly OK'd it. This is supposedly because of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. And The Hill is not alone in pushing …
(2026-04-16). Super-Adaptable Mayhem 10 Swarming Drone Evolved From The Switchblade. twz.com 
Key Takeaways: | Mayhem 10 is a versatile evolution of Switchblade. AeroVironment's new drone system offers modular payloads for diverse missions, enhancing adaptability in combat scenarios. | Rapid deployment and reconfiguration capabilities. Mayhem 10 can be assembled and launched in under five minutes, with a range of 62 miles and 50 minutes of flight time. | Designed for collaborative swarm operations. The AV_Halo Command architecture enables Mayhem 10 to operate in swarms, enhancing coverage and coordinated effects. | Advanced autonomy and resilience features. AI-driven processors and secure commu…
(2026-04-16). When Assam Electorates Register Historic Polling Turnout. ummid.com With high voters' participation in Assam, the political observers in the region put two completely opposite predictions, where one group is favouring the return of the BJP-led government, and the other one, has been weighing for the Indian National Congress-led opposition alliance.
(2026-04-16). Australia: Labor intensifies assault on disability funding ahead of May budget. wsws.org The cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme target those with so-called "mild" or "moderate" needs, who will be stripped of supports or face drastic reductions.
(2026-04-16). 'Están traficando veneno': las autoridades de Delaware intensifican la ofensiva contra los traficantes de fentanilo. whyy.org 
Ben Wallace guarda un estuche de naloxona —el medicamento que revierte las sobredosis de opioides— en la guantera de su coche. | "Por si acaso —Dios no lo quiera— alguna vez me encuentro con alguien que esté sufriendo una sobredosis…", le dijo Wallace a WHYY News. | Wallace nunca ha tenido que…
(2026-04-16). Cámara de Comercio de Cuba convoca a intercambio con emprendedores en La Habana. radiohc.cu La Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba convocó este miércoles a emprendedores y empresarios al intercambio especial por el Día Mundial del Emprendimiento, previsto para el jueves 16 de abril en el Nodo Habana. | Precisó la institución desde su perfil en Facebook, que el encuentro, organizado junto al Instituto Nacional de Actores Económicos No Estatales (INAENE) y el Proyecto NAE, abordará avances y proyecciones de esa iniciativa, así como experiencias de asociación público‚Äëprivada. | Según los organizadores, la cita se inscribe en el Proyecto "Apoyo a los nuevos actores económicos para u…
(2026-04-16). Kremlin: Rusia no querría ver a ningún país invadiendo Cuba. radiohc.cu El portavoz oficial del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov aseveró este miércoles en una entrevista a India Today que Rusia no querría que ningún país invadiera Cuba. | Las afirmaciones del vocero se produjeron en medio de las amenazas de Donald Trump contra la nación caribeña.Cuba es un socio excepcional de Rusia, nuestro buen amigo. Y no nos gustaría ver a ningún país invadiendo Cuba, ni presionando a Cuba, ni aislándola desde el exterior, impidiendo que lleguen medicamentos a los niños cubanos ª, manifestó. | Peskov describió la grave situación que se vive actualmente en Cuba a raíz del bloqueo estadounidense y la cr…
(2026-04-16). Gobierno de China reitera respaldo a Cuba frente a interferencia externa. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de China enfatizó este miércoles que Beijing se opone firmemente a la diplomacia coercitiva y apoyará firmemente a Cuba en la defensa de la soberanía nacional y en la oposición a la interferencia externa. | La declaración del portavoz Guo Jiakun se conoció luego de las últimas amenazas del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, sobre la isla y tras divulgarse en el gigante asiático entrevistas del mandatario cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, a varios medios de comunicación estadounidenses. | Previamente, la Cancillería china llamó a Estados Unidos a escuchar la voz de la justicia y de la comunidad inter…
(2026-04-16). Cubans prepare for International Workers' Day. radiohc.cu Under the slogan "The Homeland Defends Itself," union members and representatives of organizations and institutions in Santiago de Cuba have met in plenary session to plan actions leading up to the celebration of International Workers' Day. | The plenary session, which became a platform for reaffirming revolutionary principles and denouncing the blockade and the interventionist policies of the United States government, was led by the First Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Communist Party, Beatriz Johnson Urrutia, and the General Secretary of the Cuban Workers' Federation here, Orlando Beltrán. | Beltr…
(2026-04-16). Evalúan recuperación tras incendio en hospital de la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
El viceministro de Salud Pública de Cuba, Julio Guerra Izquierdo, encabeza un equipo multidisciplinario que evalúa los daños causados por el incendio ocurrido en el Hospital Provincial 'Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima', de Cienfuegos, en el centro-sur de Cuba. | En declaraciones al Periódico 5 de Septiembre, el vice titular destacó la rápida organización del centro y agradeció que no hubiera pérdida de vidas humanas.Estamos para ayudar en todo lo que sea posible al hospital en lo que ha sucedido. Nosotros creemos, en primer lugar, que la respuesta de todo el personal del hospital ha sido excelente, al igual que la de…
(2026-04-16). Zohran Mamdani, Rama Duwaji turn down invite to Met Gala. newarab.com 
The move breaks with tradition that saw previous New York mayors, including Eric Adams, Bill de Blasio and Michael Bloomberg, all attend. | The event at the Metropolitan Museum…
(2026-04-16). Speech delivered by Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on 65th anniversary of proclamation of socialist character of the Revolution. radiohc.cu Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the ceremony commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Proclamation of the Socialist Character of the Cuban Revolution, at 23rd and 12th Streets, Plaza de la Revolución, on April 16, 2026, "Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." | (Stenographic Transcripts — Presidency of the Republic) | Long live free Cuba! (Exclamations of: "Long live!") | Down with the blockade! (Exclamations of: "Down with!") | Heroic combatants of Girón pr…
(2026-04-16). Israeli airline El Al to buy six Boeing 787 Dreamliners in $1.5 billion deal. haaretz.com Israel's largest airline announced it would buy additional wide-body aircraft, converting some options to the largest variant, the Boeing 787-10…
(2026-04-16). Curry scores 35 as Warriors upset Clippers to extend playoff run. aljazeera.com Stephen Curry's Golden State Warriors keep their NBA playoff hopes alive, eliminating LA Clippers from the play-in.