(2026-04-30). 'Our oil': Venezuela, Trump and the brutal logic of 21st century imperialism. links.org.au 
Opposing US intervention is necessary, but doing so without analysing the limits of the Maduro regime risks reducing politics to reflexive allegiance, writes Sankha Subhra Biswas.
(2026-04-30). Lebanon: Israel 'must fully implement truce' before talks. newarab.com 
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on 2 March, and Israeli and Lebanese representatives have since met twice in Washington, the first such meetings in decades, for discussions that Hezb…
(2026-04-30). Hormuz Burns, Lebanon Bleeds: Is the Middle East Entering a New Strategic Disorder? thinktank.pk The collapse—or strategic freezing—of U.S.-Iran diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer just about Tehran's nuclear file. It has evolved into a broader geopolitical confrontation linking the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon's fragile ceasefire, Israel's regional strategy, and global energy markets. As highlighted by recent reporting and regional developments, the current crisis reveals a dangerous …
(2026-04-30). 'Apartheid without borders,' says UN special rapporteur on Israel's interception of aid flotilla. tribune.com.pk 1725100038-0/BeFunky-(42)1725100038-0.jpg)
The UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Thursday described Israel's interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as "Apartheid without borders." | "ALARM! How on earth is it possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just off Greece/Europe? Besides what you can think of, Apartheid Israel and its genocidal leaders, this should send shock waves across Europe," said Francesca Albanese on the US social media platform X. | ALARM! | How on earth is possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in international waters just o…
(2026-04-30). Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump's Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders. scheerpost.com As an asylum-seeker living in the U.S., Jasmir Urbina worried as she watched violence break out amid the military-style immigration sweeps across the country. Then she read about legal residents being arrested at immigration court and wondered when federal agents would set their sights on her city. Urbina had fled Nicaragua in 2022 and legally …
(2026-04-30). The Strait Where Power Confronts What War Means. moderndiplomacy.eu There exist places that appear to thwart the ambition of countries. Places where power, however immense, encounters limits it did not design. The Strait of Hormuz is such a place. It is called a choke point, and the term is accurate; yet the terminology does not adequately convey what this area represents. While oil tankers …
(2026-04-30). Pakistan's Quiet Proposal That Could Reshape Middle East Security. thinktank.pk Pakistan's effort to help broker peace between the United States and Iran and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz deserves recognition. At a moment of rising regional tension, Pakistan has stepped forward as a stabilising force. This diplomatic initiative offers a rare opportunity to shape an agreement that not only ends the current crisis but …
(2026-04-30). US, Israel responsible for 'insecurity' in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian president. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the US and Israel for the ongoing blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, again defending the decision to keep out "hostile countries", according to Al Jazeera. | In a message commemorating National Persian Gulf Day on state media, Pezeskhian stated that the waterway was "a symbol of the great Iranian nation's resistance". | "The responsibility for any insecurity in this water area lies with the United States and the Zionist regime," he said. | No reason to negotiate over zero enrichment: Iranian lawmaker | According to Al Jazeera, Iranian MP Manouchehr Mottaki has said if…
(2026-04-30). Russia's Lavrov says US-Israeli conflict with Iran has 'negative impact' on Caspian Sea. tribune.com.pk 
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that the prolonged US-Israeli conflict with Iran has had a "negative impact" on the Caspian Sea and its coastline. | "The Caspian Sea must remain a zone of peace and cooperation," Lavrov stated during a press conference following talks with Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev in the Central Asian nation's capital Astana. | Lavrov further described a strike on Iran's port city of Bandar Anzali last month as unacceptable, noting the seaport serves the "trade and logistics interests" of all five Caspian states. | Lavrov said that he and Kosherbayev sp…
(2026-04-30). Trump suggests 'similar timetable' for ending Iran, Ukraine conflicts. ecns.cn Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine could end "on a similar timetable," U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2026-04-30). The Revolutionary Spirit of Iran (w/ Behrooz Ghamari) The Chris Hedges Report. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges The United States, in its recent war on Iran, has completely misread the Iranian people and failed to recognize the deep revolutionary spirit that pervades Iranian culture. Rather than inciting Iranian people against their government, the US-Israeli war on Iran has united the population. Rather than promoting democracy in Iran and empowering the …
(2026-04-30). Israeli ally UAE quits OPEC, OPEC. ummid.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the Israeli allies in the Middle East, has announced to quit OPEC and OPEC+ amidst the crisis the world is facing because of the US-Israel led Zionist war on Iran.
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). Brent oil rises 7% on report US considering military options to break Iran deadlock. tribune.com.pk 
Brent oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday on a report that the US is considering potential military action against Iran to break the deadlock in negotiations to end the war, increasing concerns of more supply disruptions to already curtailed Middle East exports. | Brent crude futures for June rose $6.81, or 5.8%, to $124.84 a barrel, after gaining 6.1% in the previous session. The June contract, up for a ninth day, expires on Thursday and the more active July contract was at $113.78, up $3.34, or 3%, after gaining 5.8% in the previous session. | US West Texas Intermediate futur…
(2026-04-30). Palestinian Evacuees: Escaping Ordeal in Gaza, Entering Another in France. ummid.com A Palestinian family evacuated from Gaza to France says French authorities have separated three children from their parents after allegations of abuse that the family strongly denies and courts have not substantiated with evidence.
(2026-04-30). Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters. newarab.com 
Israel has intercepted The vessels were seized by Israel hundreds of miles from Gaza, said the organisers, <...
(2026-04-30). How can Venezuela recover its sovereignty? links.org.au 
Responding to Venezuelan leftist Luis Fernando Marquez, Chris Slee writes the left needs to be able to explain how US imperialism can be defeated.
(2026-04-30). Fiendish feminists' suicide gotcha. onlineopinion.com.au Call a suicide hotline. If you are male, get assessed as a potential perpetrator.
(2026-04-30). 2026 Beijing International Flower Show kicks off. ecns.cn The 2026 Beijing International Flower Show runs from April 28 to May 30.
(2026-04-30). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.
(2026-04-30). PSX plunges over 4,800 points during early trading hours. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under heavy selling pressure on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index shedding more than 4,800 points, or 2.9 per cent, during early trading hours. | According to the latest market highlights, the KSE-100 Index was trading at 161,011.70, down 4,812.17 points from the previous close of 165,823.87. The index witnessed an intraday high of 164,357.47 and a low of 160,391.18, reflecting significant volatility in the session. | Market analysts attributed the sharp decline to profit-taking by investors on concerns over macroeconomic indicators. Trading activity remained rob…
(2026-04-30). 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?
(2026-04-30). Comicomment | Out of control: A suicidal militarist drive. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons. In recent years, Japan has been drastically readjusting its security policy, increasing defense spending, developing offensive weapons, expanding military deployments and relaxing restrictions on arms exports.
(2026-04-30). Mamdani encourages King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond. tribune.com.pk 
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain's King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, with his comments coming during the British monarch's ongoing US visit. | "If I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond," Mamdani, who is Indian American, said when asked at a press conference hours before a ceremony that commemorated victims of the deadly September 11, 2001, attacks. | Later in the day, the ‚Å king spoke with Mamdani at…
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). Daily Memo: California Is Installing ICE AI Surveillance Tools As Trump Goes After Your Civil and Constitutional Rights. lataco.com Either through willful ignorance or foolish naivety, our local governments are building the surveillance apparatus that ICE currently uses and will continue to use to persecute immigrants, people of color, and dissidents to Trump.
(2026-04-30). Tuareg rebels vow Mali junta 'will fall', north will be captured. newarab.com 
Over the weekend the separatist rebels as well as jihadists launched the largest assault on the country in nearly 15 years, attacking the military junta and its Russian paramilitary b…
(2026-04-30). Cambodia releases 20 critically endangered royal turtles into natural habitat. ecns.cn PHNOM PENH, April 30 ⚪ Twenty nearly-extinct Royal Turtles were freed into their natural habitat in the Sre Ambel River in southwest Preah Sihanouk province in Cambodia on Wednesday, a conservationist group said.The Royal Turtle was designated as Cambodias national reptile by a royal decree in.
(2026-04-30). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). FO condemns Afghan firing, highlights mediation efforts in US—Iran tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday condemned "unprovoked firing and shelling" by Afghan forces along the border, saying civilians were targeted in recent cross-border incidents, while reaffirming its diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said during a weekly briefing. | He stated that Afghan forces opened fire on April 26 and 29 in border areas of South Waziristan, including Angoor Adda. "Afghan forces have carried out unprovoked firing and shelling, targeting the civilian population," he said, adding that women and children — including those…
(2026-04-30). Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions' Den opportunity. sanews.gov.za Deadline looms for eThekwini SMMEs eyeing Lions' Den opportunity | Small, medium and micro-sized enterprises (SMMEs) in the eThekwini Municipality have only a few hours remaining to submit applications for the 2026 Lions' Den Business Plan Competition, with the deadline set for 30 April. | The eThekwini Municipality has opened entries for the annual programme, which aims to support local entrepreneurs and co-operatives with innovative business ideas. The initiative offers participants access to mentorship, business development support, funding opportunities, and connecting with partners and investors. | The compe…
(2026-04-30). Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: DigiLocker Status Sparks Buzz. ummid.com Maharashtra HSC Result 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) is releasing HSC or Class 12th result on the state board's official website 'mahresult.nic.in'.
(2026-04-30). The Invisible Wall Blocking Industrialization: Case of Tajikistan. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite cotton's long-standing role in Tajikistan's economy, efforts to upgrade the textile sector have repeatedly stalled. The obstacle is neither a simple shortage of capital nor the absence of modern machinery. It lies in a combination of elevated risk, weak financial bankability and increasingly demanding standards along value chains linked to Europe. Without grasping this …
(2026-04-30). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.
(2026-04-30). 'Green energy' is bringing back the atrocities of 'blood diamonds'. onlineopinion.com.au The rare earth metals required to go 'green' are exploiting people in developing countries.
(2026-04-30). House Approves Three-Year Extension of Warrantless Spy Powers. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday approved a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which gives the federal government the power to conduct warrantless surveillance of Americans. The extension passed in a vote of 235-191, a day before its previous extension expires. The bill, in its current form, may not make …
(2026-04-30). Taking practical steps to protect SA's water resources. sanews.gov.za Taking practical steps to protect SA's water resources | As pressure mounts on the country's water systems, government is turning its focus below the surface – introducing measures to better protect and manage this critical resource that sustains millions in the country. | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has taken a significant step in this direction with the draft National Water Act Regulations: Protection and Management of Groundwater Resources, aimed at safeguarding South Africa's long-term water security, whilst also ensuring that the basic human right of access to water for all South Africans is…
(2026-04-30). Xi sends congratulatory message to SCO green, sustainable development forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a congratulatory message to the Green and Sustainable Development Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2026-04-30). Chicago Activist Amisha Patel Dies at 50. portside.org Chicago Activist Amisha Patel Dies at 50 |
(2026-04-30). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.
(2026-04-30). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.
(2026-04-30). Global Dialogue on Art and Technology kicks off in Beijing, pooling insights on art-technology convergence. ecns.cn The Global Dialogue on Art and Technology, a high-end conference in fields of art and technology was held in Beijing, on Tuesday. | With the theme of "Evolution & Creation, Integration & Innovation of Art & Technology," the event brought together leading Chinese and international experts and industry figures from the fields of art and technology to discuss key issues such as digital art innovation and cutting-edge technology applications.
(2026-04-30). Eight civilians injured in cross-border shelling in South Waziristan: DC. tribune.com.pk 
Eight civilians, including women and children, were seriously injured after cross-border firing and shelling struck the Angoor Adda area of South Waziristan on April 26 and 29, according to a press release issued by the office of the deputy commissioner of South Waziristan Lower on Thursday. | The official statement said the shelling caused significant damage to civilian property, with several houses destroyed in the affected area. The incidents were reported to have spread fear and panic among residents. | According to the press release, those injured on April 26 were identified as Rahimullah, 20, Zubair Bibi…
(2026-04-30). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.
(2026-04-30). Curfews, kill rates and cat myths: Australia's feline crackdown is failing. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). First Hualong One nuclear power unit in Yangtze River Delta region enters commercial operation. ecns.cn China's first Hualong One nuclear power unit in the Yangtze River Delta region, which is also the nation's first nuclear power project to involve private capital, has officially commenced commercial operation, China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) announced on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). The Ambiguity Trap: When Strategic Signals Become Systemic Perturbations. moderndiplomacy.eu On March 31, five weeks into an active war, Pete Hegseth stood before reporters at the Pentagon and articulated what he presented as a strategic principle. You cannot fight and win a war, he said, if you tell your adversary what you are willing to do or what you are not willing to do. The …
(2026-04-30). Trump's plan for ultra-fast meat processing would be a disaster for workers and the environment. grist.org 
(2026-04-30). Policy support pledged to help sustain growth. ecns.cn While China's economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers have shown no signs of complacency and have vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting outlined priorities for the next phase of economic work.
(2026-04-30). Shockwaves: How the US—Iran War Is Dragging the World Economy Down. truepublica.org.uk The global economy is entering a more dangerous phase as the US/Iran war deepens. What began as a regional conflict is now disrupting energy, trade, and financial stability worldwide. At the centre of the crisis is energy. The closure of key shipping routes has pushed oil and gas prices sharply higher, feeding inflation and squeezing …
(2026-04-30). Shanghai plans to drive tech innovation. ecns.cn Shanghai's continued efforts to improve its innovation ecosystem will help build the city into a global hub for technological advancement and support high-quality economic growth, experts said.
(2026-04-30). Report shows China leads world in AI patents. ecns.cn China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence (AI) patents, accounting for 60 percent of the global total, a report showed Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.
(2026-04-30). Chinese badminton head Zhang Jun faces disciplinary probe. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, president of the Chinese Badminton Association and vice-president of the Nanjing Sport Institute in Jiangsu province, is under investigation for alleged serious violations of Party discipline and national laws, China's top anti-corruption bodies said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Pentagon official says Iran war has cost 25 bln USD so far. ecns.cn WASHINGTON, April 29 ⚪ A senior Pentagon official said Wednesday that the cost of the ongoing U.S.war against Iran is estimated to be 25 billion U.
(2026-04-30). China to host Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing. ecns.cn China will host the 2026 Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit in Beijing on May 18, bringing together business leaders to discuss economic trends, trade and emerging technologies.
(2026-04-30). Telangana SSC Result 2026 Announced, Check List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana has declared today i.e. Wednesday April 29, 2026 the TS SSC (Class 10) 2026 examination result and score card on its official website bse.telangana.gov.in based on which the Merit List and Toppers Names have also been made public.
(2026-04-30). China reports major oil, gas discoveries as exploration expands. ecns.cn China has discovered 13 large oilfields with reserves exceeding 100 million metric tons and 26 gas fields with reserves above 100 billion cubic meters.
(2026-04-30). French teen in straw licking case allowed to leave Singapore. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Throwing thousands more soldiers at Haiti will not solve this crisis. responsiblestatecraft.org In a recent letter to Chad's national legislature, Chadian President Mahamat Deby announced that his country will be deploying two battalions to Haiti as part of the United Nations' new Gang Suppression Force (GSF). Totaling
(2026-04-30). U.S. stocks mixed amid historic Fed dissent, surging oil prices. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 29 ⚪ U.S.stocks ended mixed on Wednesday as investors digested a heavily divided Federal Reserve interest rate decision and continuous rise of crude oil prices.Conversely, SoFi Technologies dropped over 15 percent, and Robinhood Markets sank 13.24 percent during the session.
(2026-04-30). Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of SA | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms over the northern half of the Northern Cape, as well as the central and western parts of the North West and the northern Free State. | These storms, according to SAWS, will be associated with strong, damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours, which may lead to localised flooding and damage to susceptible formal and informal settlements, as well as critical infrastructure. | SAWS said the conditions are expected to intensify today, with widespread rainfall spreading to…
(2026-04-30). How FinTech Is Powering the Next Generation of Entertainment Platforms. moguldom.com Remember when buying a movie ticket meant standing in line with cash? Or when subscribing to anything required calling a phone number and reading your credit card digits to a stranger? That feels like ancient history now. And the reason it feels so distant has less to do with the entertainment itself and more to …
(2026-04-30). UK firms shamed in new report on financing of nuclear weapons. thecanary.co 
Engineering and financial services firms headquartered in the UK have been shamed in a new 'Don't Bank on the Bomb' report from the International Campaign Against Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and PAX. The report, formally titled Investing in the Arms Race: The companies building nuclear weapons and their financiers, was published on 24 April 2026 — […] | By
(2026-04-30). 'Dangerous and Shameful': 42 House Democrats Help GOP Send Trump Spying Bill to Senate. scheerpost.com Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams Dozens of Democrats in the Republican-controlled US House of Representatives helped the GOP send a key spying bill to the Senate on Wednesday, earning sharp condemnation from the diverse movement that has called for privacy reforms. The House voted 235-191 in favor of the bill released last week by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who has been trying for …
(2026-04-30). Army Secretary Driscoll struggles to survive wild west Pentagon. responsiblestatecraft.org Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's rising star has put him at stark odds with DoD Secretary Pete Hegseth, who one Trump official said A North Carolina native and Iraq War veteran, Dan Driscoll
(2026-04-30). OFSS Bihar 1st Merit List 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is releasing, the OFSS Inter First Merit List 2026, also called as OFSS 1st Selection List 2026, of the students who have registered for admission in Class 11 (Intermediate) through Online Facilitation System for Students website www.ofssbihar.info.
(2026-04-30). Putin calls for building nuclear-weapon-free world. ecns.cn MOSCOW, April 29 ⚪ Russia, as a responsible party to and one of the depositaries of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, strictly abides by the letter and spirit of the treaty.Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an address to the 11th NPT Review Conference on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). 'Son of Oreshnik' and 'zero deviation'. infobrics.org Western experts admit that the "Oreshnik's" warheads (even inert) can cause "a lot of damage" due to the kinetic energy generated by their sheer hypersonic speed. Coupled with more advanced warheads (both in terms of quality and quantity), the "Oreshnik's" successor is even more terrifying.
(2026-04-30). Xi stresses strengthening natural disaster prevention, response capacity. ecns.cn The importance of disaster prevention, mitigation and relief work must be fully understood from a strategic perspective of ensuring both high-quality development and high-level security, Xi said.
(2026-04-30). DHS is Buying Access To Real-Time Location Data—The Latest Expansion Of Its "Invasive" Surveillance Technology. scheerpost.com The new $2.9 million contract with Penlink PLX allows Trump's Homeland Security Task Force to intercept, aggregate, and analyze calls, texts, and web activity to track people's movements Maurizio Guerrero for Prism Despite serious concerns raised by dozens of federal legislators about the potential misuse of location technologies to violate rights, the Department of Homeland …
(2026-04-30). Liberal Party migration scare campaign built on the wrong data. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-30). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.
(2026-04-30). The UK's Public Education System Sets Global Pace. truepublica.org.uk After reform and (Covid) disruption, the UK's education system is showing renewed strength. Steady improvements, rather than sudden change, are placing it among global leaders and now competes in the top three. Student outcomes are rising, with improvements in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving. International benchmarks increasingly show UK pupils performing strongly against global peers. There …
(2026-04-30). The Great Indian Turncoat Bazaar. ummid.com Raghav Chadha's exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is neither shocking nor exceptional, it is entirely in keeping with the grammar of our times.
(2026-04-30). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.
(2026-04-30). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 3. thecanary.co 
With the prosecution's case completed, the third day of Majid Freeman's trial was the story of two "expert witnesses". Both barristers — Tom Williams for the Crown; Hossein Zahir KC for the defence — gave reminders that their duty was to the court rather than either party, but their backgrounds and their interpretations differed greatly. […] | By
(2026-04-30). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
(2026-04-30). Britain's Quiet Comeback: The UK Economy Finds Its Footing Again. truepublica.org.uk After years of shocks—pandemic disruption, inflation, and political uncertainty—the UK economy is showing cautious optimism. Not a boom, but a steady recovery is emerging across key areas. Businesses are shifting from their previous crisis mode position toward investment and growth. There is also a change in tone. From green energy to regional investment, the UK …
(2026-04-30). Comicomment: A militarist drive toward self-destruction. ecns.cn In a dangerous policy shift, the Japanese government officially eased its arms export rules last week, allowing the sale of lethal weapons.
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). The World War of Drones: How Ukraine Is Redefining Defense Technology. thinktank.pk The modern battlefield is undergoing its biggest transformation since the invention of tanks or fighter jets—and at the center of that revolution is the drone. From Ukraine's skies to the Gulf's strategic corridors, warfare is increasingly defined not only by missiles and air power but by mass drone production, anti-drone interceptors, AI-enabled surveillance, and cheap …
(2026-04-30). UK groups urge trade suspension over Israel death penalty law. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). They Know—and They're Starving the World Anyway. scheerpost.com There is a script already written for the coming catastrophe—and the people in power are rehearsing it. Soon, as supply chains fracture and food disappears from entire regions, we'll be told this famine was inevitable. A tragic side effect. The unfortunate cost of war. But don't believe it. This isn't a hurricane. It isn't a …
(2026-04-30). China advances water technology with hundreds of projects over past five years. ecns.cn China has made major advances in water-related technology during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), including breakthroughs in digital water systems and hydrological monitoring, officials said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). China's data production hits 52.26 zettabytes in 2025. ecns.cn China's total data production volume reached 52.26 zettabytes （1 zettabyte equals 1,000 exabytes) in 2025, up 27.28 percent year on year.
(2026-04-30). China tops global reserves in 14 minerals, output in 17. ecns.cn China ranks first globally in reserves of 14 key minerals and in production of 17, underscoring its major role in global resource supply, the Ministry of Natural Resources said Wednesday.
(2026-04-30). Montreal provides a model for student activism. electronicintifada.net Universities have been forced to disclose investments.
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). Trump blasts Powell over decision to stay on as Fed governor. ecns.cn "JeromeToo LatePowell wants to stay at the Fed because he cant get a job anywhere else ⚪ Nobody wants him, "Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.
(2026-04-30). The UAE Just Walked Out of OPEC and the Cartel May Never Recover. moderndiplomacy.eu Fifty-nine years of membership, ended with a statement on a Tuesday and an effective date of Friday. The United Arab Emirates announced it will exit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, citing national interests, its evolving energy profile, and a long-term strategic vision that no longer aligns with the organization's direction. The Energy Minister did …
(2026-04-30). Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison. scheerpost.com By October Krausch This article was originally published by Truthout Migrants at the GEO Group-run facility demand their right to due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation. Hundreds of immigrant men at North Lake Processing Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, began a hunger strike on April 20 in an …
(2026-04-30). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.
(2026-04-30). Manipur Violence And A Nation's Fading Attention. ummid.com Manipur does not need occasional outrage, it needs sustained attention, accountability, and action.
(2026-04-30). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.
(2026-04-30). US holding vital medical equipment and Iranian crew hostage. thecanary.co 
On 19 April, American naval pirates in the Sea of Oman— answerable to Trump — hijacked a full cargo of medical equipment onboard the Iranian cargo ship Touska hostage. Unbridled US piracy in international waters American guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance intercepted the vessel as it headed towards the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. US forces […] | By
(2026-04-30). New mutual aid eldercare plan unveiled. ecns.cn China has unveiled a national plan to promote mutual aid eldercare services, part of broader efforts to respond to its rapidly aging population and improve community-based care.
(2026-04-30). May Elections: A Warning From a Country That Has Lost Its Economic Story. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: Britain goes into the May elections in a state of political volatility that now feels normal but should not. The coming contests on 7 May 2026 include local government elections, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd Cymru elections and mayoral elections in England. The polling picture suggests a country splintering away from the old …
(2026-04-30). Who Will Win the 21st Century? The Struggle for the Soul of the World. truepublica.org.uk By Graham Vanbergen: In the long mirror of history, centuries are not just units of time, hey are epochs of ascendancy — chapters in the human saga where certain ideas, nations, and systems prevail, while others recede into the footnotes of textbooks. The 19th century belonged to the British Empire and industrial capitalism. The 20th …
(2026-04-30). EU foreign policy chief lauds Pakistan's facilitative role in regional peace during call with FM Dar. tribune.com.pk 
European Union Vice President Kaja Kallas appreciated Pakistan's continued constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability in a call with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), both discussed the evolving regional situation, including its economic and broader implications, and agreed to remain in close contact. | Read: Leaders unite in praising Pakistan's peace role | Kaja appreciated Pakistan's continued constructive and facilitative role in promoting regional peace and stability," it said. | It adde…
(2026-04-30). UN: Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started. newarab.com 
Turk said at least nine people have been executed in connection with protests in January, 10 for alleged membership in opposition groups, and "I am appal…
(2026-04-30). Pakistan honors Chinese doctor for medical aid contributions. ecns.cn Pakistan's president has awarded a high civilian honor to a Chinese doctor for his contributions to medical aid, including providing treatment for children with heart disease.
(2026-04-30). Macy's Flower Show 2026 held in New York City. ecns.cn The 51st Annual Macy's Flower Show runs from April 23 to May 10, 2026, at Herald Square in New York City, featuring the theme "Homegrown."
(2026-04-30). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.
(2026-04-30). UP: Girls bag all but one top rank as 10th, 12th results 2026 declared. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026: Girls secured all the top ranks, except one, as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Thursday April 23, 2026 released the Class 10th Matric and Class 12th Inter results along with the Merit Lists and Toppers Names.
(2026-04-30). Saudi Arabia to end LIV Golf funding this year: US reports. newarab.com 
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.
(2026-04-30). DeepSeek unpacks V4 with 75% discount offer. ummid.com The Chinese rival of OpenAI and other U.S. AI leaders, DeepSeek has launched its new AI model V4 bundled with a lot new features that too on a huge discount of 75%.
(2026-04-30). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.
(2026-04-30). When Bankruptcy Makes Sense: Understanding Your Best Financial Reset. moguldom.com Financial stress often starts small and quickly feels overwhelming. Many people fear bankruptcy as a last resort. In fact, it can be a useful financial tool when debt is too hard to manage. For many households, debt starts with one missed payment, an unexpected medical bill, a job loss, or rising credit card balances that …
(2026-04-30). Japan cleaner goes viral with spa-like service for plushies. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-30). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.
(2026-04-30). Can the Global South End the Fossil Fuel Era? thinktank.pk As the world remains trapped between escalating geopolitical wars, oil shocks, and weak climate diplomacy, Colombia has launched one of the boldest political experiments of 2026: positioning itself as the diplomatic headquarters of a post-fossil-fuel world. In the coastal city of Santa Marta, more than 50 countries gathered for the first major international conference focused …
(2026-04-30). Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine held in China: ISPR. tribune.com.pk 
The commissioning ceremony of Pakistan's first Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, took place on Thursday in Sanya, China. The event was attended by President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan's Naval Chief, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, to mark this significant milestone for the Pakistan Navy, the military's media wing said. | According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), "President Zardari described the commissioning of Hangor as a historic milestone in Pakistan Navy's modernisation, affirming Pakistan's resolve to maintain a robust, balanced, and credible defence posture." | "He stated that Pakistan is full…
(2026-04-30). The SEC tried to silence activist investors. Now they're fighting back. grist.org
(2026-04-30). Díaz-Canel encabezó entrega de condecoraciones a héroes del trabajo y colectivos laborales. cubadebate.cu Con la presencia de Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, tuvo lugar en el Salón de Protocolo El Laguito el acto de entrega de condecoraciones estatales de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC).
(2026-04-30). FIFA anuncia nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de la Federación Internacional de Fútbol Asociación (FIFA) anunció nuevas disposiciones rumbo a la Copa del Mundo 2026. Entre las principales medidas adoptadas sobresale un aumento del 15% adicional de los recursos, que ascienden a un total de 871 millones de dólares, que se distribuirán entre los 48 participantes.
(2026-04-30). Brazil: Zé Maria sentenced for supporting Palestinian resistance. thecanary.co 
A court in Brazil has ruled that the leader of a left wing political party will carry out a two-year prison sentence for the 'crime' of criticising the Zionist land theft project erroneously referred to as 'Israel'. The leader in question, José Maria de Almeida, heads the United Socialist Workers' Party (Partido Socialista dos Trabalhadores […] | By
(2026-04-30). La crisis de la hegemonía estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El fin de la URSS y del bloque socialista supuso el fin de la Guerra Fría, tal como había existido desde el final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Estados Unidos creía que volvería a ser la única superpotencia, como lo había sido Inglaterra durante casi todo el siglo XIX. Pero, de repente, surgió el fenómeno más importante del siglo XXI hasta la fecha: los BRICS.
(2026-04-30). José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez: El autor de un himno inmortal. cubadebate.cu Este 29 de abril se cumplió un año de la muerte de José Antonio Rabaza Vázquez, autor de la letra del himno "Guerrillero". La marcha nació en momentos decisivos para Cuba, cuando el Ejército Rebelde llevaba a cabo su indetenible ofensiva contra las tropas del tirano Batista, y se hizo sentir posteriormente en los días victoriosos de Girón.
(2026-04-30). Cina, Iran, USA, un complesso gioco di potere. strategic-culture.su Dal punto di vista di Washington, l'alleanza tra Teheran e Pechino è un incubo strategico. | Segue nostro Il panorama strategico del conflitto | La guerra in corso degli Stati Uniti contro l'Iran va ben oltre una semplice crisi regionale; essa rappresenta una chiara dimostrazione della persistente instabilità insita nell'egemonia globale americana. Gli Stati Uniti, attraverso il loro disprezzo per il diritto internazionale, la sovranità…
(2026-04-30). 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.
(2026-04-30). Australia vote for this war, but fighting it anyway. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). How the conflict with Iran is becoming Trump's weapon against global markets. strategic-culture.su The Mad Man Theory has not failed; it has evolved, and the stage on which it operates is no longer the UN Security Council but the Bloomberg terminal in every trading room in the world. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: <...
(2026-04-29). FCC Demands Review of All ABC Station Licenses Following Kimmel Joke on Trump. truthout.org On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered a review of all station licenses owned by ABC, an apparent escalation of the public feud between Donald and Melania Trump and late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over a joke he made at the president's expense last week. The filing does not explicitly mention any names or specific television programming. Instead, it states that the FCC… |
(2026-04-29). Iran's Parliament Speaker Calls for 'Maintaining Unity' in the Face of US Blockade, Economic Sanctions. news.antiwar.com Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, has called for the Iranian people to "maintain unity" in the face of the US blockade and other economic pressure, which he warned is aimed at collapsing Iran "from within." In a statement issued through Iranian media, Ghalibaf said that President Trump "divides the country into two …
(2026-04-29). Trump says US reviewing possible reduction of its troops in Germany. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration was reviewing the possible reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, adding that a decision would be made shortly."The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on Truth Social.
(2026-04-29). Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post. tribune.com.pk 
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out. | The indictment by a grand jury in North Carolina stems from an Instagram post the 65-year-old Comey made in May last year that showed the numbers "86 47" spelt out in seashells. | Trump alleged in an interview with Fox News at the time that "86" was slang for kill and "47" was a reference to his being the 47th president. | "He knew exactly what that meant," Trump said. "That meant assassination".
(2026-04-29). Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages. al-monitor.com President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war."The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
(2026-04-29). Israeli Commanders Say Lebanon Mission Is to Destroy Shi'ite Villages. news.antiwar.com While Israel's public narrative on its war in Lebanon centers around the idea of defending northern Israel from Hezbollah rocket fire, commanders on the ground have told Israeli media that in practice the sole objective is to destroy Shi'ite villages in the occupied southern part of Lebanon. "The only mission is to continue the destruction," …
(2026-04-29). 'We've All Been Changed By This': Sharif Abdel Kouddous On Documenting Israel's (Ongoing) War Crimes In Gaza And Lebanon. scheerpost.com Marc Steiner for TRNN Sharif Abdel Kouddous has reported from war zones and disaster areas across the world—from Egypt, Syria, and Libya, to Iraq, Algeria, Haiti, and the United States—but nothing compares to what he's seen in Gaza. In this episode of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Abdel Kouddous about the impossible task of …
(2026-04-29). Genocide—and Complicity: Washington Insider Says the Word They Avoid. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has delivered a rare rupture in official Washington's script: accusing Israel of carrying out a genocide in Gaza—and acknowledging that the United States is not a bystander, but a participant in its outcome. Speaking to Bloomberg, Sherman pointed directly to the policies of Israeli Prime …
(2026-04-29). Trial against five pro-Palestinian activists in Germany is latest 'crackdown on those who refuse to be bystanders to genocide'. mronline.org 
Prosecutors say that the five broke into Elbit Systems' premises early on September 8 2025, and caused an estimated ‚Ǩ200,000 ( £173K) worth of damage to the arms manufacturer by smashing up office equipment with axes.
(2026-04-29). Putin puts forward ideas on Iran in call with Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday in which the Russian leader put forward ideas on resolving the conflict over Iran's nuclear programme, a Kremlin aide said. | Putin also proposed a repeat of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two next month, the aide said. Putin announced a similar truce last year which lasted three days but was not agreed with Kyiv. | The phone call was the first publicly announced conversation between the two leaders since March 9, nine days after the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran. | Kremlin aide Yuri Usha…
(2026-04-29). Trump rejects Iranian proposal to open Strait of Hormuz until nuclear concerns met. tribune.com.pk 
United States President Donald Trump rejected a proposal from Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead to maintain a naval blockade to pressure Tehran on its nuclear program, Axios reported on Wednesday. | "The blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing. They are choking," Trump told the news outlet. "It is going to be worse for" Iran. | He claimed Iran was seeking an agreement to lift the US blockade on the strategically important waterway. | The president dismissed the Iranian offer to unblock the vital waterway and postpone nuclear discussions, insisting that his primary goal remained…
(2026-04-29). Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled. tribune.com.pk Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. | While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran's latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal said the president was sceptical. | The Islamic Republic this week submitted a plan that would reportedly see it ease the chokehold and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on the country's ports as talks continued, including over its nuclear programme. | Whil…
(2026-04-29). Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long US blockade of Iran's ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the US president urged Tehran to "get smart soon" and sign a deal. | Tuesday's talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict, which has led the United States to try to squeeze Iran's oil exports with a naval blockade aimed at forcing it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping. | While Washington and Tehran traded public threats, mediator Pakistan was trying to avoid escalation while the two sides continue t…
(2026-04-29). "Political Disaster for Donald Trump" : Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks. democracynow.org 
Negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war are at an impasse as the conflict enters its third month. The Wall Street Journal reported late Tuesday that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports to ramp up the pressure on Tehran. | Iran is saying it will enter into direct talks with the U.S. "when President Trump lifts what Iran considers to be the illegal military naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," says Drop Site News co-founder Jeremy Scahill. "Iran has maintained that it's not shut down the strait, but that it's just shut it…
(2026-04-29). "That's Murder" : Democrat Grills Hegseth on Order to Commit War Crimes. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was grilled about his pledge for the military to commit war crimes by showing "no quarter" to the U.S.'s enemies in a congressional hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts) brought up a statement Hegseth made in a press conference on March 13, just two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. "You said, 'We will give them no… |
(2026-04-29). Headlines for April 29, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens Iran to "Better Get Smart Soon", Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey a Second Time, FCC Orders Review of ABC Licenses After Trump Calls for Jimmy Kimmel to Be Fired, Trump Administration Fires All Members of the National Science Board, King Charles Urges U.S. to Continue Supporting Ukraine in Speech to Congress, Israeli Court Extends Detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, WaPo: U.S. Issues New Rules Denying Visas for Immigrants Who Fear Returning to Their Home Countries, Daily Beast: ICE Agent Who Shot and Killed Renee Good…
(2026-04-29). Oil surges past $120 to war-time high as Trump rejects Iran overture. al-monitor.com Benchmark Brent crude surpassed $120 per barrel on Wednesday, reaching the highest levels yet seen during the US-Israel-Iran war.
(2026-04-29). Fact check: Viral video of missile attacks in Iran is old. tribune.com.pk 
Multiple pro-Iranian accounts were sharing a video since Tuesday on the social media platform X, claiming that it shows missile attacks in Iran without specifying who carried them out during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, the clip is old and shows Israel's attack on Tehran's oil depot on March 7. | Israel and the United States launched joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, killing former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other top officials. Tehran responded by launching strikes on US bases and other facilities in seven Gulf states and Israel. | A US-Iran ceasefire was annou…
(2026-04-29). UK demands Iran stop posting 'sacrifice' calls on embassy sites. newarab.com 
The Foreign Office slammed the "Iranian embassy's unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media" in a statement. | UK Minister for the Middle East, Th…
(2026-04-29). Trump Consulting With Iran Hawks Who Want Him To Restart Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com Amid a US blockade on Iranian ports and a very fragile ceasefire with Iran, President Trump has been consulting with some of the most rabid Iran hawks who want him to restart the bombing campaign, according to a report from Axios. The report said Trump has been speaking with the notoriously hawkish Sen. Lindsey Graham …
(2026-04-29). 2 Jewish men stabbed in London, Ashab al Yamin claims attack. longwarjournal.org The Iran-linked front group Ashab al Yamin claimed credit for a stabbing attack in London that wounded two Jewish men. The group has claimed more than a dozen attacks in Europe, most of them targeting Jewish institutions.
(2026-04-29). Trump Urges Iran to 'Get Smart' on Deal Amid Plans to Prolong Blockade. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. President Donald Trump urged Iran on Wednesday to "get smart soon" and finalize a deal as the conflict continues without resolution. He expressed frustration on Truth Social, claiming Iran was unable to organize itself and indicating that it could reach out for negotiations if desired. The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump has …
(2026-04-29). For US Commentators on Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic. scheerpost.com Gregory Shupak for FAIR In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran in negotiations, with a faith in the power of Washington's military might that was hard to justify by the previous course of the war. A Washington Post editorial …
(2026-04-29). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.
(2026-04-29). Israeli Strike Kills Paramedic in Gaza as IDF Continues Constant Ceasefire Violations. news.antiwar.com An Israeli attack in Gaza on Wednesday killed a Palestinian paramedic as the IDF continues its constant violations of the US-backed ceasefire deal. According to the Palestinian news agency WAFA, the paramedic, Ibrahim Saqr, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in the Al-Tuwam junction northwest of Gaza City. A woman was also injured by Israeli …
(2026-04-29). Israel begins intercepting Gaza aid ships far from shores, army radio says. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – Israel has begun taking control of aid ships bound for Gaza far from Israeli shores, Israeli army radio cited an Israeli source as saying on Wednesday.The report did not specify the number of vessels involved or their exact location.On April 12, a second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli blockade. (Reporting by Menna Alaa El Din and Muhammad Al Gebaly; Editing by Chris Reese)…
(2026-04-29). BREAKING: Gaza flotilla under attack, reportedly by Israel. thecanary.co 
The boats of the latest Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza have come under attack from "self-identified" Israeli military fast attack boats. Gaza flotilla under attack The attackers pointed lasers and semi-automatic assault weapons at the boats and ordered participants to gather at the front of the boats on their hands and knees. […] | By
(2026-04-29). Venezuela and Barbados Strengthen Cooperation in Energy, Agriculture, Education, and Tourism. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's acting head of state, Delcy Rodríguez, and the prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, held a meeting on Monday night in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. | They agreed to strengthening bilateral relations, specifically in the areas of energy, agriculture, education, and tourism. | "We have concluded, with profound satisfaction, the agenda we have built in sectors of great importance to our countries," Acting President Rodríguez told the media. "A first point is food production, with Barbados going to Venezuela to produce food on Venezuelan soil, allowing for supplies for Barbados but also turning…
(2026-04-29). SA tourism surges past 3 million travellers in March as holidaymakers drive growth. sanews.gov.za SA tourism surges past 3 million travellers in March as holidaymakers drive growth | South Africa's tourism sector continues to gather momentum, with more than three million travellers moving through the country in March 2026, as holiday travel remained the dominant reason for visits. | New figures released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) show that 3 037 756 travellers — including arrivals, departures and transits — passed through South African ports of entry during the month, underlining tourism's growing contribution to economic activity. | Of the total number of travellers, 723 364 (23.8%) we…
(2026-04-29). 'Tragic day for the freedom to vote': Supreme Court guts remnants of Voting Rights Act. therealnews.com 
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(2026-04-29). DOJ Indicts Comey for Posting "Threatening" Picture of Seashells on Instagram. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey, alleging that an image he shared on social media of seashells arranged in the shape of two numbers amounted to "serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President." Comey posted the picture in May 2025, displaying shells he found on a beach during his family vacation. The shells made out the… |
(2026-04-29). Why Is There a Voting Rights Act? A Timeline. portside.org Why Is There a Voting Rights Act? A Timeline |
(2026-04-29). How Hezbollah Struck Back After a Year of Strategic Patience, Tilting Battlefield in Its Favor. orinocotribune.com By Hiba Morad — Apr 27, 2026 | Hezbollah's battlefield performance since early March — after more than a year of strategic patience — has exposed not only Israeli vulnerabilities but also a profound ignorance regarding the nature of the resistance and its ability to recover. | Speaking to the Press TV website, a security source close to the Lebanese resistance movement said the movement continues to successfully target Israeli troops and settlements with "steady barrages of rockets and drones, which evade interception and strike their targets." | He noted that the performance of the resistance on…
(2026-04-29). Oil prices jump as Iran, US continue standoff over Hormuz strait. newarab.com 
The price of Brent rose as much as 3.7 percent to surpass $115 a barrel for the first time since the US and Iran announced the ceasefire on 6 April. US crude jumped more than 4.5 percent to exceed $104. | The moves…
(2026-04-29). (Video) Ian Angus' 'Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth's System': A Global Ecosocialist Network forum. links.org.au 
Ian Angus introduces his new book "Metabolic Rifts: Capitalism's Assault on the Earth's System," joined by Helena Sheehan, Inea Lehner, David McNally and Jess Spear.
(2026-04-29). Call for soccer fans to enter competition to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup live. sanews.gov.za Call for soccer fans to enter competition to watch 2026 FIFA World Cup live | South African soccer fans have been handed a golden opportunity to turn their passion into a passport, with a new competition offering a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. | Through this competition, 20 passionate South African supporters will be selected to travel to either the United States or Mexico to attend one of Bafana Bafana's group-stage matches. | In a statement on Wednesday, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) announced the launch of the Mzansi to the World Cup Lucky Fans Competition, a bold init…
(2026-04-29). Racial health gaps persist in Pa., N.J. and Del. as Medicaid cuts loom, report finds. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Disparities in health care access, outcomes and quality among people of different races and ethnicities continue to be widespread, even in states like Tri-sta…
(2026-04-29). China issues first national policy to regulate gig workers, platform economy. ecns.cn China has issued its first national policy to regulate gig workers, outlining measures to improve labor protections and clarify responsibilities in the platform economy, officials and researchers said.
(2026-04-29). Mali's transitional president says operations will continue until all groups involved in April 25 attacks are neutralized. ecns.cn Malis transitional president says operations will continue until all groups involved in April 25 attacks are neutralized.
(2026-04-29). Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation. aljazeera.com As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?>
(2026-04-29). Hiba Bukhari earns praise after stepping in to protect fan from security guard. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Hiba Bukhari earned praise for dealing with a chaotic fan moment in London with complete grace. | A video emerged of an incident that took place outside a venue where Bukhari and co-star Danish Taimoor were attending a meet and greet event. In the clip, a fan was seen rushing towards Bukhari with excitement, while a security guard attempted to push her back. Bukhari then stepped in, stopped the guard, and let the fan approach her to take a picture. | The video was shared by fellow actor Namra Shahid who praised Bukhari's dealing. | View this post on Instagram | Shahid took to her story to share the video…
(2026-04-29). Libya says 17 migrants perish at sea, nine missing feared dead. al-monitor.com BENGHAZI, April 30 (Reuters) – At least 17 migrants died and nine are missing after their boat broke down and drifted for eight days in the Mediterranean Sea, Libya's Red Crescent and Libyan security sources said on Wednesday.The Red Crescent said in a statement that the volunteers in cooperation with naval forces and coast guards of the Libyan National Army rescued seven survivors during recovery operations off Tobruk city in eastern Libya, near the border with Egypt.
(2026-04-29). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.
(2026-04-25). Global Left Midweek — April 29, 2026. portside.org Global Left Midweek — April 29, 2026 |
(2026-04-29). Trump's budget would gut local libraries and museums. Congress is not on board. mronline.org 
President Donald Trump is looking to eliminate funding in fiscal 2027 for the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums nationwide.
(2026-04-29). Conservative SCOTUS Ruling Completely Demolishes Voting Rights Act, Kagan Says. truthout.org The United States Supreme Court issued an opinion on Wednesday that critics say may have finally dismantled protections for nonwhite voters codified in the Voting Rights Act of 1965. By a 6-3 ruling along partisan lines, the conservative-led court found that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act was being improperly used by lower courts to require states that have racially gerrymandered their… |
(2026-04-29). Stomach bug virus resurging in New Jersey, Northeast U.S. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Rotavirus, the major cause of stomach bugs, is spiking in parts of New Jersey, according to samples collected from wastewater between January and April. | The virus is commonly spread through contaminated food, or by touching contaminated surfaces like toys and furniture, when people don't wash their hands after using the bathroom or changing diapers. | Rotavirus primarily affects infants and young children, though older children and immunocompromised adults can also contrac…
(2026-04-29). Hegseth Brags of a Deadlier War Machine as U.S. Unleashes "Devastating Civilian Harm Globally" theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump has imperiled civilians across the globe in an unprecedented fashion, outpacing his record of civilian harm during his first term in just the first 15 months of his second, according to experts. The spike in civilian casualties comes as Trump wages wars across the world from Africa to South America and as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth repeatedly brushed off questions by members of Congress on Wednesday about civilian casualties, the U.S. military's adherence to the laws of war, and the Pentagon's coordinated campaign to erode civilian harm mitigation efforts. | Trump has embroiled the U.
(2026-04-29). Tomgram: Andrea Mazzarino, The Trauma and the Terror Among Us. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Yes, how truly (truly!) strange. I must admit that when President George W. Bush announced the launching of what he all too bluntly came to call "the Global War on Terror," or GWOT, in response to (and within …
(2026-04-29). Wrong, AP, Wildfires Have Always Burned at Night. wattsupwiththat.com The AP's story does not represent accurate reporting. It is climate narrative reinforcement layered on top of selective data and incomplete history. The Associated Press should be ashamed to foist this sort of "junk journalism" on readers.
(2026-04-29). Pa. election 2026: WHYY to host forum for Philly's 3rd congressional district candidates. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2026 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Voters in Philadelphia have an opportunity on Wednesday to get to know candidates running for Pennsylvania's WHYY is hosting a debate between the three leading candidates in the race, which will be moderated by "Studio 2" hosts Avi Wolfman-Arent…
(2026-04-29). Study finds glucose-based feed may improve lamb quality in arid regions. ecns.cn Chinese researchers say a glucose-based feed supplement may improve lamb growth and meat quality in cold, arid regions where seasonal feed shortages limit production.
(2026-04-29). FMCG industry pushes for GST reform. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry has urged the government to expand the scope of the Third Schedule under the General Sales Tax (GST) regime, arguing that the move will improve price transparency for consumers, reduce tax evasion, and simplify the overall taxation system without increasing the tax burden. | The proposal centers on shifting more essential consumer goods – such as cooking oil, milk, dairy products, infant formula, flour, noodles, frozen foods, and condiments – from the standard 18% GST to the Third Schedule, where the same 18% tax rate applies but is collected upfront at the…
(2026-04-29). Overseas visitors flock to Beijing auto show as interest in Chinese EVs grows. ecns.cn Overseas industry professionals and buyers are turning out in large numbers at the Beijing auto show, reflecting growing global interest in China's rapidly expanding electric vehicle sector.
(2026-04-29). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-29). Trump, Iran, and the folly of demanding surrender. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's threats and maximalist demands ignore Iran's history, security fears, and distrust of Washington. A durable agreement requires time, restraint, and professional diplomacy.
(2026-04-29). China reports breakthrough in yak cloning, genome-based breeding in Xizang. ecns.cn China has achieved a breakthrough in yak breeding using a combination of whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning, with cloned calves successfully born and early-stage scaling underway, researchers said on Monday.
(2026-04-29). US restricts equipment exports to Hua Hong, China's No. 2 chipmaker. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. Department of Commerce recently ordered several chip equipment companies to stop shipping certain tools to Hua Hong, China's second-largest chipmaker. This action aims to slow China's progress in developing advanced chips. The department notified at least a few companies, including major U. S. chip equipment firms Lam Research, Applied Materials, and KLA, …
(2026-04-29). SCOTUS Callais Decision Delivers Major Blow To Black Voting Rights. newsone.com 
Source: Jemal Countess / Getty | For months, voting rights advocates have warned that the Supreme Court would use its And they were right. | Decided along ideological lines, Wednesday's 6-3 decision
(2026-04-29). Polanski responds to Labour's latest lazy attack. thecanary.co 
Under Zack Polanski, the Green Party has nearly quadrupled its membership while simultaneously leapfrogging Labour in the polls. Regardless of what you think of him, you have to acknowledge Polanski is a savvy political operator. To tackle this political wunderkind, the Labour Party has dispatched Steve Reed — a man who's essentially a sentient brick […] | By
(2026-04-29). Historic flip on spending risks big tax increases. onlineopinion.com.au More for everyone, paid by everyone. That's the new budget strategy.
(2026-04-29). Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense cites 'security schedule'. ecns.cn Netanyahu trial hearing canceled again after defense citessecurity schedule.If convicted, Netanyahu faces up to 10 years in prison on bribery charges and up to three years combined for fraud and breach of trust.
(2026-04-29). In Her Inspired and Inspiring History of the Jewish Bund, Molly Crabapple Has Found Her Anti-Zionist Heroes for Our Time. portside.org In Her Inspired and Inspiring History of the Jewish Bund, Molly Crabapple Has Found Her Anti-Zionist Heroes for Our Time |
(2026-04-29). Will AI Be Able to Replace Air Traffic Controllers? moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence will change air traffic control, but it should not replace air traffic controllers. Aviation safety depends on data, prediction, judgment and accountability. The United States operates the world's most complex airspace; the FAA says it handles more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers every day across more than 29 million square miles. …
(2026-04-29). DWP minister refuses to rule out scrapping LCWRA for under 22s. thecanary.co 
A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) minister has refused to rule out scrapping the health element of Universal Credit for young disabled people under the age of 22. Instead, minister of state for social security and disability Stephen Timms seemed to hint the government may already be treating it like it's a foregone conclusion […] | By
(2026-04-29). The Cards They Cannot Play: Iran, America And The Trap Of Unusable Leverage. scheerpost.com Dr Mojtaba Touiserkani Middle East Monitor The strangest feature of the Iran war is not that both sides have leverage. It is that neither side can fully use the leverage it has. That is the defining reality of the conflict as it moves through its uneasy post-ceasefire phase. Washington has the naval power to sustain …
(2026-04-29). Hegseth Dismisses Testimony of US Soldiers Who Said They Were Put in Danger. truthout.org Accounts by U.S. soldiers who survived a deadly strike by Iran in Kuwait that contradicted the Pentagon's narrative are "falsehoods," Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth suggested in a contentious hearing in the House on Wednesday. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-New York) asked Hegseth about a CBS report finding that soldiers were commanded to relocate to the U.S. base at a hub in the Port of Shuaiba about a… |
(2026-04-29). Virginia Supreme Court Upholds Block Preventing Redistricting Vote Certification. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | Last week, Virginia voters narrowly approved a constitutional amendment that would implement a new congressional map, giving Democrats a 10-1 advantage in House seats. While it looked like a victory for Democrats nationwide, on Tuesday, the Virginia Supreme Court upheld a lower-court ruling blocking certification of the vote. |
(2026-04-29). Fetterman Joins GOP in Defeating Senate Democrats' Attempt to Block War on Cuba. truthout.org The U.S. Senate on Tuesday defeated a Democrat-led bid to stop President Donald Trump from following through on his threat to wage war on Cuba, whose long-suffering people are reeling from the American administration's tightened economic stranglehold. Upper chamber lawmakers voted 51-47 on a procedural motion to block further debate Sen. Tim Kaine's (D-Virginia) SJ Res. 124… |
(2026-04-29). No more 'daddy'? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2026-04-29). Poland, Germany, and New Europe: is NATO losing its Eastern pillar. infobrics.org Europe's security order faces new strain as Poland questions NATO and the US. Long a frontline ally, Warsaw now signals openness to deeper European defense integration. The development follows years of US-backed Polish rivalry with Germany and shifting regional dynamics. What emerges could redefine relations between Europe, Russia, and the United States.
(2026-04-29). Labour's 'one in, one out' asylum policy faces modern slavery challenge in High Court. thecanary.co 
The Labour government's 'one in, one out' migrant policy faces a major legal challenge in the High Court for violating human rights laws. The court has heard that the Home Office's decision to ban modern slavery appeals is a violation of human rights laws. Previously, it was the case that if the Home Office rejected […] | By
(2026-04-29). Did DeSean Jackson instill 'tough guy' football culture at Delaware State that contributed to a brutal locker room attack? whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? When former Philadelphia Eagles star wide receiver DeSean Jackson became Delaware State University's head football coach last year, he promised a winning culture defined by physical play, discipline and a "dog mentality." | The California native, who had never been a head coach at any level, began by recruiting several standout players and a coach from his home state, creating a West Coast-to-Delaware pipeline. | Then Jackson got down to business at the Dover campus, where t…
(2026-04-29). Shahid Khaqan Abbasi calls fuel pricing policy 'completely wrong'. tribune.com.pk 
Awam Pakistan Party central convener Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday criticised the government's petroleum pricing policy, calling it "completely wrong", while highlighting Karachi's infrastructure challenges and governance issues in Sindh. | Addressing a press conference in Karachi alongside former finance minister Miftah Ismail and other party leaders, he said, "The government's policy on petroleum product prices is completely wrong," adding that current policies were directly affecting the public. | On April 24, the government jacked up prices of both high-speed diesel (HSD) and petrol by Rs26.77 per litr…
(2026-04-29). Fed holds rates steady amid sharp divide. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the US central bank should communicate a bias towards lowering borrowing costs. | A fourth dissent at the meeting came in favour of a quarter-percentage-point rate cut. | "Inflation is elevated, in part reflecting the recent increase in global energy prices," the Fed said in its policy statement, a shift from previous language saying that inflation was just "somewhat" elevated. "Development…
(2026-04-29). Keeping BRICS About Development: Why Indonesia Membership Matters. infobrics.org Referring to Indonesia's Ministry Foreign Affairs 2025-2029 strategic master plan (RENSTRA), BRICS is intended as a platform for inclusive dialogue in order to create a multilateral system and global order that is more representative, while also championing developing countries interest and bridge differences with developed countries…
(2026-04-29). Palestine Action: Court hears Starmer used proscription to avoid human rights law. thecanary.co 
The barrister representing Palestine Action told the Court of Appeal today that the Starmer government didn't want to use other laws against activists because human rights would get in the way. Home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is appealing against the High Court's finding that the regime's ban on the protest group Palestine Action is unlawful. The […] | By
(2026-04-29). Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, April 30 (Reuters) – An interim report into last year's Bondi Beach mass shooting on Thursday advised increased security around Jewish public events and further gun reforms among 14 initial recommendations, but found Australia's legal and regulatory frameworks did not hinder security agencies in preventing or responding to the attack.
(2026-04-29). CCP clears PIA acquisition by consortium. tribune.com.pk 
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, a special purpose vehicle formed by a consortium including Arif Habib Corporation, Fatima Fertiliser, Lake City Holdings, City Schools and AKD Group, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. | The transaction is part of the government's privatisation initiative. The consortium emerged as the successful bidder through a competitive process overseen by the Privatisation Commission. | The CCP's assessment covered domestic and international pass…
(2026-04-29). News X World: EU urges Asia to avoid Russian oil. gilbertdoctorow.com In the past several days various position statements from the European Union and most particularly from its top Foreign Affairs commissioner Kaja Kallas demonstrate that EU leaders are ideologists not practicing politicians where the art of compromise is crucial and pragmatism is the best policy. The latest call by Kallas for Southeast Asian countries not …
(2026-04-29). UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis. democracynow.org 
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it would be leaving OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, on May 1. The UAE has long disagreed with Saudi Arabia over oil production quotas and says it is leaving the group to focus on "national interests" and increase its production capacity. | "The fact that the UAE has pulled out means that this cartel will have less ability to be able to push up the price when it wants," says Akshat Rathi, senior climate reporter at Bloomberg News. "We've already seen some of it not working, because there are all these other…
(2026-04-29). The Palestinian farmers whose livelihoods have been destroyed by Israeli settlers. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler violence since October 2023 has systematically rendered farmland inaccessible across the West Bank. The state-backed policy is destroying harvests, driving up the price of produce, and dismantling an entire way of life.
(2026-04-29). Chelsea star banned from football for four years. thecanary.co 
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been dealt a severe blow after being handed a four-year ban from football for breaching the FA's anti-doping regulations. According to reports, the maximum penalty was handed down to the 25-year-old after a banned substance was found in his sample, whilst Mudryk maintains his innocence and denies the charges against […] | By
(2026-04-29). "'I'm Ashamed to Be a Jew Here': Ex-Tamir Pardo Warns Israel Is 'Planting the Next October 7′" scheerpost.com The former head of Mossad, once central to Israel's security doctrine, now argues the country's greatest threat lies not abroad—but in the unchecked violence and policies unfolding at home. Joshua Scheer A rare critique has emerged from within Israel's own security establishment. Former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo—a veteran intelligence figure who once helped shape the …
(2026-04-29). Palestinian football body appeals FIFA ruling on Israel at top sports court. aljazeera.com Meanwhile, visa issues are affecting Palestinian and other delegations to the upcoming FIFA Congress.
(2026-04-29). Ukraine urges Israel to seize ship over 'stolen' grain. newarab.com 
Ukraine has requested that Israel seize a vessel carrying grain it says was Ukraine and Israel traded accusations on Tuesday, with Ukraine saying it had repeatedly urged Israel via diplomatic channels to take measures regarding the vessel. Israel accused Kyiv of "Twitter diplomacy". | Ukraine's Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko said on the Telegram app that the vessel…
(2026-04-29). Zack Polanski says Farage is 'running scared' of him. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 29 April, Nigel Farage spoke to the BBC. During the course of this interview, the interviewer asked Farage why he wasn't talking to Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The Reform leader responded in predictably evasive fashion, prompting the following from Polanski: Nigel Farage asked on BBC news this morning if he'd debate with me. Says […] | By
(2026-04-29). US embassy congratulates Iraq PM-designate, backs stability. newarab.com 
The US embassy in Baghdad congratulated "US Mission Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the hopes of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future," the embassy posted on X. | "We stand in solidarity with the Iraqi people aspiring to the shared objectives of safeguarding…
(2026-04-29). AI-powered toys entering Chinese children's playrooms. ecns.cn At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect.
(2026-04-29). RMT calls for cleaners to be brought in-house on Southeastern trains. thecanary.co 
Rail union RMT has called for an end to outsourcing on Southeastern services, demanding that cleaners employed by private contractor Churchill be brought back in-house under public ownership. The government took over running Southeastern in 2021. It's due to be integrated into Great British Railways. However, an external company, Churchill, still employs the cleaning staff. […] | By
(2026-04-29). EIB eyes shares in Reko Diq project. tribune.com.pk 
The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Wednesday showed interest in the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq mining project in return for securing a share of critical resources, as Pakistan's director general of minerals said the claim of having $6 trillion in mineral reserves was "highly exaggerated". | "The $6 trillion is a highly exaggerated figure, which is not based on proper exploration studies, but we have vast minerals," said Dr Nawaz Ahmed Virk, Director General (DG) of Minerals at the Ministry of Energy. | Virk was speaking at a session on mining and responsible resource partnerships for Europe and Pakistan d…
(2026-04-29). From Oil Cartel to Survival Mode: Why UAE Chose to Leave OPEC Now. thinktank.pk The United Arab Emirates' stunning decision to leave OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, 2026, is more than an oil-market disruption—it is one of the most significant geopolitical and economic realignments in modern Gulf history. After nearly six decades inside the world's most influential oil cartel, Abu Dhabi's withdrawal signals that the UAE no longer …
(2026-04-29). Politico Boss Reportedly Demands Allegiance to Israel From Editorial Staff. truthout.org The CEO for the parent company of Politico reportedly told editorial staff at the outlet this week that they should wholly embrace the company's corporate "values," which include support for Israel, or find work elsewhere, new reporting reveals. Jewish Insider reported on the meeting held this week between Axel Springer CEO Mathias Dà∂pfner and Politico staffers and executives. |
(2026-04-29). Norway presses FIFA to revoke the Peace Prize awarded to Trump. thecanary.co 
Criticism within European football circles of FIFA has intensified after the president of the Norwegian Football Association, Liz Klavenes, called for the cancellation of the 'Peace Prize' introduced by FIFA, which was awarded to US President Donald Trump, arguing that the move constitutes a clear breach of the principle of political neutrality. Klavénes, who also […] | By
(2026-04-29). Another view: Forward US bases in Middle East are not obsolete. responsiblestatecraft.org In RS this morning, Jennifer Kavanagh provided
(2026-04-29). A thousand school workers in Sheffield receive repayment offers in compensation milestone. thecanary.co 
Beginning on 23 April, around 1,000 school workers across Sheffield began to receive equal pay settlements from the city council. The payouts follow a sustained campaign from unions GMB, Unite and Unison. They recognise years of systematically underpaid work in roles which have historically been dominated by women. The unions first highlighted the injustice to […] | By
(2026-04-29). FARC dissidents say southwest Colombia attack that killed 20 civilians was "tactical error" colombiareports.com FARC dissident organization EMC said that a guerrilla attack that killed 20 civilians in southwest Colombia on Saturday was a "tactical error that lacks any justification." In a statement, the guerrilla organization led by "Ivan Mordisco" said that the "regrettable incident" was the result of "errors in military maneuvering during combat," and stressed that the …
(2026-04-29). Afghan women to return to int'l matches after FIFA rule change. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). NICE is the Trump administration attempting to whitewash ICE crimes. thecanary.co 
The White House has soft-launched renaming ICE to NICE — in an attempt to whitewash the government-backed thugs' crimes. Trump is awake and he's now demanding that ICE be renamed to NICE so the media has to say "NICE agents" everyday. This is what the president is focused on. Very weird stuff. pic.twitter.com/5zOuYTMCaA — Harry […] | By
(2026-04-29). The mainstream media is finally beginning to echo Americans' outrage at Israeli slaughter. mondoweiss.net 
Over the past two years, Israel has lost the support of the American public and is now losing one of its last bulwarks in the political arena — prominent voices in the mainstream media.
(2026-04-29). Marco Rubio Is Rebranding the State Department as Explicitly Christian. theintercept.com 
The State Department has shifted its public image in favor of explicit Christian messaging and iconography and away from secular and multicultural causes, an analysis by The Intercept of the department's Instagram posts has found. | Posts marking Passover, Good Friday, and Easter in 2026 included explicitly religious messaging, including imagery of Christian crosses and references to "Christ's sacrifice" and the Resurrection. The Intercept's analysis, which catalogued of the department's Instagram posts from 2020 through early 2026, found these posts show a clear change in messaging not only from the Biden yea…
(2026-04-29). Hochul and Menin Should Not Become New York's Sinema and Manchin. portside.org Hochul and Menin Should Not Become New York's Sinema and Manchin |
(2026-04-29). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.
(2026-04-29). Lee Zeldin Infuriates Purple-Haired Democrat While He Schools Her On Basic Supreme Court Cases. wattsupwiththat.com Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin fired back at Democratic Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro on Monday while she tried to lecture him on climate change.
(2026-04-29). Israel president invites talks on Netanyahu pardon request. newarab.com 
Israel's president has invited lawyers for Netanyahu faces charges in two cases of allegedly negotiating favourable media coverage from Israeli news outlets, and a third in which he is accused of accepting more than $260,000 in luxury gifts from billionaires in exchange for political favours. | A fourth corruption charge has bee…
(2026-04-29). New tech, new rules: Narrative and civil society in the age of AI and algorithms. globalvoices.org How civil society is responding to the tech-infused authoritarian contextOriginally published on By Brett Davidson | This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-29). China leads in EVs and renewables, doubling down on advanced manufacturing. ecns.cn China has emerged as a global frontrunner in renewable energy and electric vehicles, with earlier investments beginning to yield tangible results.
(2026-04-29). Review of Mtpick: Can Its Scam Verification Community Prevent Fraud on Domestic Toto and Sports Betting Sites? moguldom.com 
Online betting environments such as Toto and sports betting present opportunities and risks, including fraudster-laden scam sites that tarnish user experiences by exploiting vulnerabilities to steal wallets and weaken trust. Mtpick has emerged as a specialized scam verification community to address these emerging concerns, protecting users against the harm from fraudulent betting sites through detailed …
(2026-04-29). US vs Iran: Is a Historic Mutual Settlement Finally Possible? thinktank.pk The central question dominating global diplomacy in late April 2026 is no longer whether the United States and Iran can militarily hurt each other—it is whether both sides can politically afford not to settle. After weeks of war, a fragile ceasefire, Pakistan-brokered diplomacy in Islamabad, a US naval blockade, and escalating economic shocks through the …
(2026-04-29). Why Russia's Backwardness Benefits Putin. fpif.org But Putin's reliance on the troika of fossil fuels, corruption, and autocracy to prevent a political challenge to his authority may end up producing the very revolt from below he fears the most.
(2026-04-29). '3 Idiots' sequel confirmed, Aamir Khan says script is in final stages. tribune.com.pk 
Movie star and director Aamir Khan has confirmed that a sequel to the blockbuster film 3 Idiots is officially in development, creating buzz among fans. The announcement marks the return of one of Indian cinema's most popular films, over a decade after its release. | View this post on Instagram | In an interview, Aamir said the sequel will bring back the original characters, with the story set around 10 years after the events of the first film. He added that he has heard the script and that it is going through final refinements. | Director Rajkumar Hirani, who directed the original movie, is leading the project…
(2026-04-29). The Stack as a Strategic Frontier: What France's Linux Turn Means for the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu A software decision with geopolitical weight The next sovereignty crisis may not begin at the border. It may begin inside the stack. France's move away from Windows is an early signal that states are starting to recognize what the AI age makes unavoidable: digital dependence is no longer just an IT issue. It is a …
(2026-04-29). May 1: Unions, community orgs plan nationwide 'economic blackout' against billionaires and authoritarianism. therealnews.com 
Inspired by January's mass strike against ICE terror in Minnesota, a vast coalition of labor unions, democratic organizations, and community groups are organizing a nationwide economic blackout on Friday, May 1, International Workers Day. "May Day Strong events are being planned across the US," Michael Sainato reports at The Guardian, "with organizers calling for 'no school, no work, no shopping,' in protest of government policies they say put billionaires' needs above those of workers." | In this episode of Working People, we speak with a panel of guests who are all involved in organizing May Day events th…
(2026-04-29). FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions. aljazeera.com Single yellow cards will be cancelled after the group stage and then again after the quarterfinals, FIFA says.
(2026-04-29). One night a year, humans command this march of frogs and salamanders. grist.org 
On a Tuesday night in April, beneath a sky mottled with clouds, a slick stretch of road in Cumberland, Maine, erupted in sound. It started with a few high-pitched chirps, like the coos of chicks. Within minutes, dozens, then hundreds more joined a chorus punctuated by low clucks. By the time the sun dipped below the horizon and rain began to splatter the pavement, the sound had risen to a din. Cars stopped on the shoulder and people spilled onto the road wearing neon vests and waving bright flashlights. They fanned out, and raised their voices as they spoke, like guests at a bustling cocktail party. | "I got a…
(2026-04-29). Yerevan and the End of Europe's Comfortable Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu The European Political Community (EPC) meeting in Yerevan is being framed as another milestone in Europe's post-Ukraine diplomatic architecture. It is a stress test. That is precisely why it matters. The European Political Community (EPC), created in 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, was designed to solve a structural problem: Europe had geopolitical responsibility without …
(2026-04-29). Postbank shifts services from Post Office branches to new banking channels. sanews.gov.za Postbank shifts services from Post Office branches to new banking channels | Postbank has announced that from 1 May 2026, customers will no longer be able to access cash deposit, withdrawal and related services at the South African Post Office (SAPO) branches, as these services move to alternative banking channels. | The transition means customers who previously relied on Post Office branches must now use Postbank's expanded network, which includes retail outlets, Standard Bank and its ATMs. | Social grant beneficiaries can continue to enjoy access to their payments through retailers and Standard Bank ATMs. | "I…
(2026-04-29). Critical Minerals and South Africa's Strategic Position. uwidata.com A New Global Resource Race As the global economy accelerates toward decarbonization and digital transformation, critical minerals have become indispensable to modern industry. Lithium, cobalt, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals underpin electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced technologies. Their rising importance is reshaping global supply chains and intensifying geopolitical competition. In this …
(2026-04-29). 2 in critical conditions after house fire in Australia's Queensland. ecns.cn SYDNEY, April 28 ⚪ Two people have been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being rescued from a house fire southwest of Brisbane in the Australian state of Queensland on Tuesday morning.
(2026-04-29). DWP can't meet it's own PIP targets, so its moving the goalposts. thecanary.co 
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has promised to not only meet but increase how many PIP applications they process — but they'll only be able to do this by making it easier for themselves. At the beginning of the year, the department was once again shamed by a parliamentary committee for its utter […] | By
(2026-04-29). Ukraine's Drone Strategy Wins Allies, but the Real Test Begins. moderndiplomacy.eu President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is using Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare to secure diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle East and Europe, enhancing Ukraine's global standing amidst ongoing conflicts. Since Russia's invasion in 2022, Zelenskiy has aimed to build alliances with Western nations and those in the "global south" to reduce Russia's influence. The ongoing …
(2026-04-29). Canada to set up 1st sovereign wealth fund to facilitate economic transformation. ecns.cn OTTAWA, April 27 ⚪ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced that the countrys first national sovereign wealth fund will be established to facilitate the strengthening and transformation of the national economy.
(2026-04-29). China's role key to Central Asia linkages. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has informed Tajikistan that enhanced cooperation with China will remain central to strengthening regional connectivity amid plans to develop an integrated commercial corridor to connect with Central Asia. | Pakistan has recently opened six land routes to access Central Asian states through Iran. The move seems to be enabling Iran to carry its 3,000 containers stuck on Pakistani ports due to the US-Iran war. But it is an attempt by Pakistan to find out an alternative route after Afghan Taliban blocked the trade route from Pakistan to Central Asia. The opening of land routes is also going to offer an o…
(2026-04-29). China fines social media influencer $2.8 million for tax evasion. ecns.cn Chinese tax authorities have fined a social media influencer nearly 19 million yuan ($2.8 million) for tax evasion after investigators found he underreported income over several years, officials said.
(2026-04-29). NSW Police drifting dangerously toward I.C.E.-style tactics. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). U.S.Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba. ecns.cn U.S. Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba.
(2026-04-29). Elections in Peru: A Political Déjà Vu Reviving Old Tensions. orinocotribune.com By Ociel Alí López — Apr 21, 2026 | What has been happening in Peru in recent days, especially after the first round of elections on the Sunday before last, appears to be a return to what this country has experienced in recent years. | After an interim period of nearly four years, during which three presidents governed, the political situation appears to have changed little. The actors remain very similar—even identical. The confrontation displays familiar characteristics, and the social groups in conflict share a comparable and deeply rooted historical identity. | As suspected from the outset, the re…
(2026-04-29). Federal Power Meets California Resistance in Santa Ynez Oil Restart Battle. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump issued a Defense Product Act-based executive order to get oil flowing again off the California coast. State judge basically ruled a previous California court injunction against offshore oil drilling superseded that EO.
(2026-04-29). An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm. tribune.com.pk 
The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other cafe, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighbourhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place. | The cafe features a minimalist design: a few tables decorated with small plants and grey walls. Behind the counter is barista Kajetan Grzelczak, who was hired by "Mona", the AI cafe manager, which is powered by Google's Gemini. Grzelczak told AFP that "ordering isn't really her best suit". | "So, I made for her… a wall of shame," he said, pointing to shelves behind him. | The wall display showcases some…
(2026-04-29). Exporting Apartheid: Israel's Role in Haiti's Water Crisis. orinocotribune.com 
By Joshua Reaves Charmelus — Apr 24, 2026 | Behind the Dominican Republic's assault on Haitian water sovereignty stands an Israeli Occupation apparatus — arming border forces, training police, and designing a thirty-year plan to control the island's water supply. | For years, Haiti's border with the Dominican Republic has become increasingly militarized. The Dominican Republic constructs an island-spanning border wall, staffed entirely by Dominican troops and military police, to control the flow of people and goods to and from Haiti. Central to this conflict is the resource of water: The Dominican Repu…
(2026-04-29). Saheefa Khattak claps back at critics after tennis outfit 'controversy'. tribune.com.pk 
Model Saheefa Jabbar Khattak clapped back at critics this week, sharing photos of her gym looks following backlash over her recent "tennis" inspired outfit in a phone commercial. | View this post on Instagram | Khattak had released a tennis-themed advertisement for a phone company in a collaborative Instagram post, where she was seen wearing a white mini skirt paired with a shirt and vest. | The outfit drew criticism online, with some comparing it to a school uniform. Others also pointed out the irony of the look, noting that while Khattak appeared to be dressed for tennis, she was actually on a padel court.
(2026-04-29). China completes in-orbit metal 3D printing test on prototype spacecraft. ecns.cn China has completed a test of metal 3D printing in orbit aboard its Qingzhou prototype spacecraft, marking progress in space-based manufacturing, the Chinese Academy of Sciences said Monday.
(2026-04-29). Follow the Money Week of April 29, 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The Pattern: Energy shocks are forcing central banks into impossible choices, resource nationalism is extracting premium prices from China, and India's trade deals prioritize U.S. hedging over genuine liberalization. THE RUNDOWN 1. GLOBAL MARKETS AND MOMENTUM Oil surges past $109 as BOJ split vote signals inflation fears amid Iran stalemate Oil rose 1% …
(2026-04-29). Mike Johnson Used Crypto Catnip to Get Freedom Caucus Support for Domestic Spy Law. theintercept.com 
Far-right Republicans in the House, including many members of the Freedom Caucus, revealed the price of their support for a controversial surveillance law this week: a ban on the unrelated and hypothetical possibility that the U.S. government might one day Twenty Republicans who opposed a procedural vote earlier this month flipped their position on Wednesday to allow a vote on a three-year extension of the law that allows government agents to search Americans' communications without a warrant. | No…
(2026-04-29). Lebanese soldier and brother killed in Israeli strike: army. newarab.com 
(2026-04-29). Australia treats scams as a personal mistake — not a consumer protection failure. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). Govt targets 60% fiberisation in three years. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said the government aims to raise fiberisation to nearly 60% within the next three years, speaking at the EU-Pakistan Business Forum 2026. | "Only 16% of our towers are fiberised at this point. Our target is that in the next three years, we will increase that to almost 60%," she said. Pakistan also aims to increase fibreised home passes from around 2-3 million to at least 10 million within two years. | The minister said the government, under the prime minister's direction, has removed right-of-way charges to facilitate f…
(2026-04-29). China's CAS Space builds rocket factory for Lijian-2's mass production. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space launch provider CAS Space on Tuesday announced the completion of its new "super factory" for the Lijian-2 liquid-propellant rocket, marking the rocket's shift from development to mass production.
(2026-04-29). ICJP issues legal letters to UK universities over unlawful surveillance of students and staff. thecanary.co 
The International Centre of Justice for Palestinians (ICJP) has issued letters to 12 UK universities in relation to a recent investigation by Al Jazeera and Liberty Investigates. This revealed them to have paid private intelligence and security firms to monitor, profile, and assess pro-Palestinian students and academic staff. The letters outline immediate and concrete steps […] | By
(2026-04-29). US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran, Axios reports. al-monitor.com April 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on new plans for potential military action against Iran on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, Axios reported on Wednesday.The briefing will take place on Thursday, according to the report which cited unidentified sources. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.CENTCOM has prepared a plan for a "short and powerful" wave of strikes on Iran, likely including infrastructure targets, Axios reported, citing sources.
(2026-04-29). ROs cannot trump voters will, says SC. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to returning officers (ROs) altering election results, ruling that an administrative officer cannot substitute his arithmetic for the sovereign will of the electorate. | "An administrative officer cannot be allowed to substitute his arithmetic for the sovereign will of the electorate. Where the true count of votes is evident from uncontroverted Forms-45, duly acknowledged by the ECP, no shadow can be cast upon their authenticity. This Court is not powerless; where the evidence conclusively demonstrates that the appellant secured a lawful majority the proper course i…
(2026-04-29). Lebanon detains ex-Palestinian envoy over corruption allegations. newarab.com 
Dabbour was detained upon arrival at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport from Jordan, in implementation of a Red Notice issued in absentia. | "The Lebanese judiciary was contacted, which in turn requested his detention", a security source told The New Arab. "He was referred to the Criminal Investigations Depart…
(2026-04-29). Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI: reports. tribune.com.pk The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported on Tuesday. | The news comes as the US military looks to wean itself off Anthropic's AI due to the company's objection to its technology being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous killing machines. | Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | In February, Trump instructed the US government to "immediately cease" using Anthropic's technology after Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk ⚪ a…
(2026-04-29). Heatwave grips most parts of India as mercury crosses 46-degree Celsius mark. ecns.cn NEW DELHI, April 28 ⚪ Most parts of India have continued to face extreme heatwave conditions over the past few days.As a precautionary measure, a new ward to treat heat-stroke cases has been opened at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in central Delhi.
(2026-04-29). Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality unveils R16m safety fleet. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality unveils R16m safety fleet | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has unveiled a new safety and security fleet valued at R16.1 million, aimed at strengthening crime prevention, emergency response, and disaster management across the metro. | The launch, led by Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe and Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Safety and Security Luyanda Lawu forms part of a broader capital investment exceeding R43 million, dedicated to strengthening frontline safety services. | The newly unveiled fleet includes 20 vehicles already delivered and deployed across Metro Police,…
(2026-04-29). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
(2026-04-29). Kazakhstan—Brazil Agricultural Trade Up 10%. infobrics.org Kazakhstan and Brazil are strengthening cooperation in livestock farming and agricultural science, Kazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Agriculture…
(2026-04-29). Nuclear Weapons Didn't Save Lives in 1945. They Wouldn't Today Either. worldbeyondwar.org 
There were at least three ways that surrender could have been induced without the instantaneous killing of more than a hundred thousand civilians and another several hundred thousand being subjected to third-degree burns, injuries, and radiation. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-29). Sindicalistas de Italia viajan a Cuba con ayuda solidaria para el pueblo. cubadebate.cu Una comitiva de la Federación de Trabajadores de la Agroindustria de Italia (FLAI), afiliada a la Confederación General Italiana de Trabajadores (CGIL), emprendió un viaje hacia Cuba con el objetivo de entregar ayuda solidaria y reafirmar su apoyo al país caribeño.
(2026-04-29). Retiro de Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos de Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo afectaría precios mundiales de combustible. cubadebate.cu Según un informe de la Corporación Bancaria de Hong Kong y Shanghái, la salida prevista de los Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos de la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo y su alianza extendida OPEP+, tendrá un impacto inmediato limitado en los mercados petroleros.
(2026-04-29). Celebrarán en Cuba Jornada del Cariño dedicada a José Martí. cubadebate.cu Instituciones culturales de Cuba anunciaron la celebración en esta provincia de la cuarta Jornada del Cariño, dedicada a José Martí, para promover la historia e identidad nacional entre las nuevas generaciones. El evento, previsto del nueve al 19 de mayo, recordará el histórico paso del Apóstol por este territorio.
(2026-04-29). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: El antimperialismo del siglo XX a hoy en Cuba y Latinoamérica. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Reconocidos historiadores cubanos valorarán en la Mesa Redonda de este miércoles los elementos distintivos del antimperialismo cubano y latinoamericano del siglo XX y del presente.
(2026-04-29). Abelardo de la Espriella, prophets and gangsters. colombiareports.com To view this content, you must be a member of
(2026-04-29). Premio Nacional de Danza para Liliam Padrón Chávez. cubadebate.cu La profesora, bailarina y coreógrafa matancera Liliam Padrón Chávez es el Premio Nacional de Danza 2026, según dió a conocer, este miércoles, el Consejo Nacional de las Artes Escénicas (CNAE). El jurado del Premio decidió, por unanimidad, concederle el alto galardón a Padrón Chávez , graduada en el año 1975 en la Escuela Nacional de Arte.
(2026-04-29). Primavera 2026: si profila una pace all'orizzonte ? Potrebbe il fronte mediorientale porre involontariamente fine al conflitto in Europa? strategic-culture.su Solo i prossimi mesi potranno far comprendere la verità , ovvero se la crisi che attenaglia il continente puà≤ finire entro l'anno in corso oppure se occorrerà aspettarne ancora molti altri. | Segue nostro La notizia più rilevante delle ultime settimane — ma si dovrebbe dire, degli ultimi mesi — consiste nei ripetuti tentativi da parte del capo di stato ucraino di rivolgersi direttamente a quello russo, nel chiaro tentativ…
(2026-04-29). Re-Opening Mexico to Fracking Could Lead to More Corporate Lawsuits. inequality.org Transnational corporations are heavily pressuring Mexico to open up its energy sector as part of the official review this year of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. As La Jornada reported, Larry Rubin, head of the American Society of Mexico, recently emphasized the need for the trade pact to advance North American energy integration and establish clear rules …
(2026-04-29). Afghan women's refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments. aljazeera.com Afghan Women United can now represent Afghanistan at international football competitions, including the LA Olympics.