(2026-04-12). Iran: Despite Failure in Islamabad, Talks with US will Continue. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Islamabad negotiations between the U.S. and Iran
(2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks in Pakistan end in stalemate. moderndiplomacy.eu The U. S. and Iran did not reach an agreement to end their ongoing war after lengthy talks in Islamabad, which raised concerns about the ceasefire. Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations, which have resulted in numerous casualties and increased global oil prices over the past six weeks. U. …
(2026-04-12). After 21 Hours, Nothing: U.S.-Iran Talks Collapse and the Empire Shows Its Cracks. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer What did I say this morning? So much for the "college try." It didn't even last a day. I never expected anything real to come from this — not from a United States that is not only losing ground, but losing face in full view of the world. This wasn't strength at the …
(2026-04-12). Failed US-Iran Talks Could Trigger Energy Crisis and Regional War. thinktank.pk The recent collapse of high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad underscores the deep-rooted complexities that continue to define one of the most volatile geopolitical rivalries of the modern era. Despite 21 hours of intensive discussions, both sides failed to reach an agreement, exposing not only immediate disagreements but also long-standing structural …
(2026-04-12). War Back on the Brink as US Iran Talks Collapse After 21 Hour Showdown. moderndiplomacy.eu After more than six weeks of intense conflict triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, delegations from Washington and Tehran met in Islamabad for the first direct negotiations in over a decade. The talks followed a fragile two week ceasefire aimed at halting a war that has already killed thousands, disrupted global trade, and …
(2026-04-12). Iran, US fail to reach agreement in marathon talks in Pakistan. newarab.com 
Marathon Speaking at a press conference, US Vice President JD Vance said that the US negotiating team would leave Pakistan having failed to come to an agreement. | "We leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We'll see if the Iranians accept it," he told reporters after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capi…
(2026-04-12). Did Iran lose track of Hormuz mines? Mojtaba struggles to locate naval mines amid talks in Pakistan. hindustantimes.com Amid high-stakes Iran-U.S. talks in Islamabad, a new crisis unfolds in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's naval mine strategy, once a tool of leverage, now appears to be backfiring as Tehran struggles to locate and clear hazardous minefields. Reports suggest deployments were haphazard, with drifting mines posing continued risks to global shipping and energy routes. As tensions with the United States and Israel escalated earlier, the situation has only grown more complex. With Donald Trump demanding a complete reopening of the strait, questions remain—can Iran eliminate a threat it may no longer fully control?>
(2026-04-12). Historic Israel-Lebanon talks set for Washington, but sources say hopes for agreement remain low. haaretz.com There seems to be a gap between Benjamin Netanyahu's declarations on a possible peace agreement with Lebanon and the circumstances under which they were made: American and international pressure to halt strikes in Lebanon to allow talks between the United States and Iran to move forward…
(2026-04-12). US-Iran peace talks: Peace talks collapse after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad. ptcnews.tv US-Iran peace talks: The US-Iran peace talks, which were being helped by Pakistan, ended without any agreement after 21 hours of discussions on Saturday (April 11). US Vice President JD Vance, who was leading the American side, said this is "bad news for Iran" and that the US team is leaving after giving its "final and best offer." | So, why did the talks fail? | Vance did not share full details publicly but said the main issue was about nuclear weapons. He explained that the US wants a clear promise from Iran that it will not try to build nuclear weapons or develop the means to make them quickly. | "Their nucle…
(2026-04-12). Lebanese media: Five killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. haaretz.com
(2026-04-12). Pope Leo slams 'delusion of omnipotence' stoking US-Israeli war on Iran. scmp.com In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the "delusion of omnipotence" that is fuelling the US-Israel war on Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. | Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St Peter's Basilica on the same day the US and Iran began face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan and as a fragile ceasefire held.
presstv.ir (2026-04-11). Iran condemns assassination threats against Iranian negotiators amid US talks Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called for public condemnation of the assassination threats leveled against Iranian negotiators amid ongoing talks with the United States that are aimed at permanently ending the US-Israeli aggression against the country.
(2026-04-12). America's Suez Moment Is Here — And It's Losing. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff As Washington scrambles to reframe a disastrous war as "diplomacy," a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran has opened the door to negotiations that may already be collapsing under their own contradictions. In this episode of The Chris Hedges Report, Hedges speaks with former British diplomat Alastair Crooke, who lays out …
(2026-04-12). Israeli attacks, Blockade on Gaza: Casualties, Humanitarian Collapse. juancole.com By IMEMC | — | ( The latest attacks come amid intensifying bombardment, deepening displacement, and the continued failure of emergency crews to reach large numbers of victims trapped under the rubble. | Al‚ÄëJazeera's correspondents in Gaza r…
(2026-04-12). Gaza flotilla challenges Israeli blockade. moderndiplomacy.eu A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was scheduled to depart on Sunday from Barcelona, with about 30 boats filled with medical supplies. More vessels are anticipated to join along the way. The Israeli military previously stopped a similar mission in October, arresting Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and over 450 others. Israel …
(2026-04-12). Global Sumud Flotilla: We Refuse To Wait. popularresistance.org The Global Sumud Flotilla will set sail from Barcelona this Sunday, April 12, 2026, joined by Open Arms and Greenpeace's Arctic Sunrise. While countries trade ceasefire announcements, the Israeli regime's assault on Gaza and ground offensive in Lebanon continue as of this morning, underscoring how little has changed for civilians under fire and how urgent it is to act. | The flotilla's strategy and purpose are clear: to challenge israel's illegal siege on Gaza, deliver aid, and confront the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people and the complicity that enables it.
(2026-04-12). On April 11 Coup Anniversary, Delcy Rodríguez Condemns Fascism, Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with Lebanon Following Israeli Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( On Saturday, April 11, speaking at the Cotiza neighborhood in Caracas, Rodríguez noted that the upcoming April 13 celebration would mark the restoration of constitutional order, just as it did 24 years ago. | "Every 11th has its 13th, and on the 13th we wi…
(2026-04-12). Rift over Lebanon, Hormuz puts Mideast truce at risk. ecns.cn The Middle East teetered between hope and despair on Thursday, within a day of a two-week ceasefire being announced, as the United States and Iran accused each other of violating the terms of the truce, Israel intensified its bombardment of Lebanon, and Iran continued its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-12). Bibi hiding in bunker? Netanyahu begs for two more weeks as Iran's missiles still loom over Israel. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu is under renewed fire at home as he asks to delay his corruption trial yet again, this time citing the growing security threat from Iran. In this video, we break down how Iran's missile arsenal, which has survived weeks of U.S.-Israeli strikes, is now feeding a political storm inside Israel. Critics accuse Netanyahu of hiding behind the Iran crisis and practicing "bunker politics," as he postpones testimony in a case that has dragged on since 2020 and could still send him to jail. We explain the latest court filing, the judge's response, the shockwaves from Judge Benny Sagi's death, and why pol…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). The Real Energy Crisis Begins After the Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The April 8 ceasefire between Iran, the United States, and Israel has calmed nerves, but it has not repaired the energy system that was thrown into chaos over the past six weeks. Markets may welcome the language of de-escalation, yet energy traders do not buy words alone. They buy confidence, verified shipping access, functioning infrastructure, …
(2026-04-12). US-Israeli Strikes on Iran's Universities Signal Higher Ed No Longer Off-Limits. scheerpost.com Even if the ceasefire holds and the war comes to an end, Iran's academia will bear great costs and long-term impacts. Kourosh Ziabari for Truthout hroughout their war on Iran, the U.S. and Israel broke many norms of military engagement, such as systematically targeting academic institutions in Iran. Universities became a major casualty, and explicit …
(2026-04-12). United States And Israel Bomb 307+ Medical Facilities In Iran. popularresistance.org The United States and Israel are systematically targeting hospitals in Iran. In one month of bombing, the two countries have hit at least 307 health centers across the country, according to reports from the Iranian Red Crescent. The carefully planned destruction of the Islamic Republic's medical infrastructure fits into a long history of deliberate U.S. attacks on hospitals. Since the end of World War Two, Washington has targeted medical centers in at least 16 countries, and the 307 Iranian sites hit does not even come close to the record for the number of hospitals in any country destroyed by American bombs and…
(2026-04-12). Don't Be Fooled, The Hormuz Crisis Is Coming. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic Don't be fooled by the relative lull since the onset of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. The economic crisis is coming. The fuse has been lit. We're still in the burning down phase. But the bomb will go off. First off, there is still nothing moving through the Strait of …
(2026-04-12). Palestinians appalled as Israel approves settlements in occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israel has approved 34 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, Palestinians are terrified they will lose their land.
(2026-04-12). In Numbers: Spanish PM's visit expected to deepen China-Spain ties. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will pay an official visit to China from April 11 to 15. This marks Sanchez's fourth visit to China in a four-year period, and it represents another significant high-level exchange between China and Spain in a short period, following the visits by Spanish King Felipe VI and Sanchez last year.
(2026-04-12). $5 Billion Lifeline Air Defense : Is Pakistan Preparing for a Gulf Conflict? thinktank.pk Pakistan's recent deployment of fighter jets and military personnel to Saudi Arabia has triggered a major geopolitical debate: is Islamabad abandoning its long-standing neutrality between Gulf rivals and aligning firmly with the Arab bloc? More critically, does this move indicate that Pakistan is prepared to defend Saudi Arabia in the event of escalation with Iran? …
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Hungary's landmark election draws scrutiny from EU, Russia, and US. moderndiplomacy.eu Hungarians began voting in an important election on Sunday that could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year rule. This election is significant not only for Hungary but also for Russia and right-wing movements in the West, including the U. S. Orban, who identifies as a eurosceptic nationalist, has developed an "illiberal democracy" that has drawn …
(2026-04-12). Return of the Yangtze 'basket ferry'. ecns.cn On the misty morning of March 31, at the Yangdu Wharf along the Yangtze River, a festive atmosphere pierced the fog before the first light of dawn. The sharp crackle of firecrackers and the deep blast of a ship's horn heralded the maiden voyage of the Yu Zhong Ke 2180.
(2026-04-12). Hungarians vote as PM Orban faces toughest election challenge in years. aljazeera.com The parliamentary election could end Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 16-year hold on power.
(2026-04-12). racist death penalty bill: when the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status. haaretz.com At one end the ultimate punishment is applied selectively, while at the other, efforts are made to let the prime minister skirt his corruption trial. In both cases, the law becomes an instrument shaped by identity and status…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). At The Heartland Climate Conference: "What Is The Proof?" , Extreme Weather Events Edition. wattsupwiththat.com You will not be surprised to learn that for most every claim of the climate cabal, the proof is lacking.
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Japan's nuclear ambitions risk self-destruction. ecns.cn The proliferation of neo-militarism in Japan has become a real menace. Should an evil tiger be unleashed from its cage, it would inevitably wreak havoc far and wide, and plunge the Japanese people into an abyss of disaster.
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-12). China adds pilot FTZ in Inner Mongolia as opening-up drive accelerates. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening up, according to a plan made public by the State Council Thursday.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Neymar has to prove his fitness for Brazil's World Cup squad: Ancelotti. aljazeera.com Brazil's coach says Neymar could be in contention for the squad if he attains full fitness in the next two months.
(2026-04-12). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-12). Colombia Exits Andean Community in Response to Ecuador's Aggressive Tariffs. orinocotribune.com Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his country's exit from the Andean Community in response to Ecuador's imposition of 100% tariffs on Colombian products, which Petro called a "monstrosity." | "This means the end of the Andean Pact for Colombia. We have nothing more there," the Colombian president announced on Thursday, April 9. This marks a breaking point for the regional integration body comprised of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. | In this regard, Petro gave instructions for the immediate reorientation of Colombian foreign and trade policy toward Mercosur, the Caribbean, and Central America.
(2026-04-12). Chinese polar icebreaker returns home after fruitful Antarctic research outcomes. ecns.cn China's polar icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in east China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage, part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition, having achieved fruitful scientific research outcomes.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). China's CPI rises 1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI) rose 1 percent year on year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Xi sends congratulations to event commemorating 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory letter to an event commemorating the 55th anniversary of China-U.S. Ping-Pong Diplomacy.
(2026-04-12). Comicomment: Do not let the nuclear tide breach the rampart of peace. ecns.cn Those who play with fire will eventually get burned; those who ride the waves with nuclear ambitions will ultimately be swallowed by the surging tide of nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Using the Frontier Thesis to explain White Christian Nationalism: another walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-12). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-12). Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses. sanews.gov.za Western Cape receives additional 50 000 FMD vaccine doses | Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, together with the MEC of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the arrival of an additional 50 000 Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses in the province. | In a joint statement on Sunday, Premier Winde said the province's efforts to combat FMD continue to make strong progress. | "This latest shipment will further bolster our drive to vaccinate the province's entire herd and is critical in protecting our economy and jobs. I want to thank all our partners who continue to work with…
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-12). Massive demonstration in support of Cuba held in Rome. radiohc.cu The Italian people expressed their overwhelming and growing solidarity with Cuba in the face of pressure and threats from the United States during a massive national demonstration that marched on Saturday along several of Rome's main avenues. | More than ten thousand people participated in the march, organized by the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC). They were convened by numerous political, social, and labor organizations, and departed at 3: 00 PM local time from the iconic Roman Colosseum. | Marco Papacci, president of ANAIC, emphasized in statements to Prensa Latina the support for this ini…
(2026-04-12). Cuba expresses appreciation for solidarity from Brussels. radiohc.cu The Cuban Foreign Ministry has expressed its gratitude for the gestures of solidarity shown to the island by social movements and Cubans residing in Belgium. | "We thank the solidarity movement, the unions, and the Cubans residing in Belgium who raised their voices to denounce the criminal blockade that has besieged our people for more than six decades," the ministry wrote in a post on the social network X. | More than 200 people gathered on Saturday in the streets of Brussels to express their strongest rejection of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba, denoun…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Can Europe Protect Consumers While Taxing Energy Giants? thinktank.pk As tensions between the United States and Iran ripple across global energy markets, Europe once again finds itself caught in a familiar storm—soaring fuel prices, fragile supply chains, and mounting public frustration. The latest proposal emerging from the European Commission to impose new taxes on oil and gas companies reflects both urgency and political calculation. …
(2026-04-12). Middle East conflict to weigh on Asia-Pacific growth: ADB. ecns.cn Economic growth in developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.1% in both 2026 and 2027, down from 5.4% in 2025, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and persistent trade uncertainty dampen the regional outlook, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday.
(2026-04-12). New Zealand House of Representatives speaker to visit China. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji, Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives Gerry Brownlee will lead a delegation to visit China from April 12 to 16.
(2026-04-12). China rolls out Taiwan incentives after hosting opposition leader. moderndiplomacy.eu China announced 10 new incentive measures for Taiwan on Sunday, following a visit by Taiwan's opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT). The measures include easing tourist restrictions, allowing "healthy" television dramas, and making it easier to sell food. These steps aim to enhance communication between the KMT and China's Communist Party, resume …
(2026-04-12). Rare tree blooms for first time in Hunan garden. ecns.cn Photos taken last week show plants of Sinojackia dolichocarpa—a rare tree species—in full bloom for the first time at the Hunan Botanical Garden in Changsha.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE: a 'fast track' and a 'green channel'. ecns.cn Elekta is a regular participant in the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Its debut at the first CIIE marked a milestone for the company. That year, Elekta launched a groundbreaking product globally, which quickly drew widespread attention through the platform.
(2026-04-12). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-12). A Citizen's Impeachment Movement Underway Can Restore Our Republic and Its Constitution. progressivehub.net RALPH NADER | NADER.ORG…
(2026-04-12). International security cooperation seminar held in Beijing. ecns.cn The Chinese Ministry of National Defense held a seminar on international security cooperation from Thursday to Friday, attended by foreign military attachés to China and representatives from international organizationsChina offices.
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | The eastern answer to Spanish technology. ecns.cn From Madrid to Shanghai, and from ham and olive oil to aerospace and aluminum processing technology, the China International Import Expo (CIIE) acts as a bridge across mountains and seas, enabling Spain's innovative companies to make precise connections with China's industrial and capital chains.
(2026-04-12). Takaichi fallacious Taiwan remarks undermine foundation of China-Japanese tiesÔºöChinese FM. ecns.cn China on Friday said Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan were the root cause of the current state of China-Japanese relations, after Tokyo downgraded its description of ties with Beijing in its annual diplomatic bluebook.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Chinatown Springtime Festival. indybay.org Waverly Place, Chinatown…
(2026-04-12). Rare Earth Leverage and Pressure Points on U.S. Technological Power. wattsupwiththat.com The rare‚Äëearth crisis is becoming a structural element of the global environment, shaping the resilience of the American technological and defense system. In the logic of the Yankee angle, the United States' ability to adapt to these conditions and establish secure supply chains will determine its strategic position in the years ahead.
(2026-04-12). US Diplomacy's Last Breath. popularresistance.org How long did it take for the Israelis to sabotage the five-minutes-to-midnight ceasefire accord the Trump regime reached with the Islamic Republic Tuesday evening? | How long before the Trump regime endorsed the Zionists' purposeful spoliation of this agreement? | We are counting in hours. | President Donald Trump announced his approval of the two-week agreement on Truth Social, his social-media platform, at 6: 32 Tuesday evening U.S. East Coast time. | By the following morning — at the latest — the Zionist regime was carpet-bombing Lebanon.
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | CIIE as a launchpad for expanding market opportunities. ecns.cn In 2018, Kà§rcher participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) with a "give it a try" mindset, but the scale and impact of the event far exceeded expectations. This experience strengthened Kà§rcher's commitment to participating year after year. Since then, its booth size has continued to expand, and its exhibits have become increasingly diverse.
(2026-04-12). Netanyahu next to Middle East map: 'We strangled them and have more to do'. aljazeera.com Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us'.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Pacific Ave/Cooper Street, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Trump's 80th birthday bash to feature UFC fight at White House. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that there would be an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight in the White House grounds to mark his 80th birthday on June 14. | Trump, a UFC fan, made the announcement on social media. This year marks the 250th anniversary of US independence and the initial plans were for the fight to take place on July 4, US Independence Day.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-12). CIIE Stories | Innovative power driving sustainable development. ecns.cn At the CIIE, Muhua also connected with a Chinese security technology company, and together they developed AI intelligent detection technology to assess durian quality. This collaboration has significantly enhanced the standardization and international competitiveness of Malaysian durians, while also contributing to the development of Malaysia's rural economy.
(2026-04-12). EconoScope | China overtakes Japan as world's top car seller. ecns.cn Chinese automakers sold nearly 27 million vehicles worldwide in 2025, surpassing Japan to claim the world's No. 1 position for the first time, according to a report by Japanese media outlet Nikkei.
(2026-04-12). DOGE Cuts Left U.S. Unable to Help Americans Stranded in Iran War Zone. theintercept.com 
Foreign service officers fired in Elon Musk's workforce purge warn the State Department is unable to help Americans stranded in the Middle East.
(2026-04-12). Trump: From useful monster to instrument of empire regeneration. strategic-culture.su Trump has, for now, gotten the U.S. armed forces out of the dead-end alley he had led them into. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2026-04-12). UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump. aljazeera.com Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.
(2026-04-12). Israel reprimands Spanish diplomat over detonation of Netanyahu effigy. aljazeera.com Israel says it has reprimanded Spain's top diplomat in Tel Aviv over the blowing up of an effigy of its Prime Minister.
(2026-04-12). Same Story, Different Languages: What a South African seen in Hungary's 2026 Election. moderndiplomacy.eu On the 12th of April, Hungarians head to the polls in what is being called their most important election. Being a foreign national in Hungary's election season is fascinating for a host of reasons, the two biggest being these. The first is that when living as a foreign national in an increasingly anti-immigration state, you …
(2026-04-12). Inside The US F-15E Rescue Cover-Up. scheerpost.com Robert Inlakesh for Mintpress News Contradictions, Costs, and a Failed Mission in Iran. The F-15E rescue Iran operation, sold by the Trump administration as a 'biblical' triumph, stands exposed as one of the most costly and contradictory failures in modern military history. Not only did it set back the US taxpayer over $300 million dollars, Iran …
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/16: Tell Target To STAND UP TO ICE! indybay.org Metreon Target: 789 Mission Street. Meet on the sidewalk by the Mission Street entrance.
(2026-04-12). Ahead of U.S. talks, Israel pushes Lebanon to curb Hezbollah militarily. haaretz.com As Washington mediates rare direct contact, Israel aims to expand its southern security zone while pressing Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's nationwide military and political influence, amid uncertainty over IDF freedom of action under U.S. pressure…
(2026-04-12). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-12). WeChat restricts AI-generated content, stresses role of human creators. ecns.cn Tencent's WeChat has introduced a series of measures since March to curb the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools on its official accounts platform, amid growing hype on social media around AI-powered "one-person companies", according to media reports.
(2026-04-12). Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island. sanews.gov.za Nine held for illegal harvesting attempt of marine resources in Robben Island | Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Minister, Willie Aucamp, has commended the arrest of nine suspects who allegedly attempted to illegally harvest marine resources within the Robben Island Marine Protected Area. | In a statement on Saturday, the Minister confirmed that the department initiated these arrests in two separate incidents involving attempts to harvest marine resources illegally. | "I want to send a stern warning to poaching syndicates that the senseless and untethered poaching and plundering o…
(2026-04-12). Thursday 4/23: Reimagining AI: How AI is Being Used & Abused and Harnessing It for Social Good. indybay.org Online via Zoom | RSVP: www.thenation.com/events/reimagining-ai/…
(2026-04-12). ASEAN finance chiefs stress resilience, integration amid global uncertainties. ecns.cn Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional financial integration and resilience in the face of rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties on Friday.
(2026-04-12). Musician performs inside melting glacier to highlight climate crisis. aljazeera.com Swiss musician To Athena has performed inside a cave in a melting glacier to highlight ice loss in the Alps.
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-12). 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?
(2026-04-12). China overseas students top 570,000 in 2025, returnees remain high. ecns.cn More than 570,000 Chinese students went abroad for study in 2025, while over 535,000 returned to China, data from the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange under the Ministry of Education showed.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-12). ColorWalk goes viral on social media. ecns.cn A new spring walking trend called "ColorWalk" has gone viral on Chinese social media, quickly gaining popularity among young people.
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/18: Black History & the Class Struggle: Which Way Forward for the Black Struggle? indybay.org First Congregational Church of Oakland, Reidenbach Hall, 2501 Harrison St. (at 27th St.), Oakland…
(2026-04-12). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-12). Protest Against Drone Warfare Closes Two Gates at Holloman Air Force Base. indybay.org The annual protest action, Shut Down Drone Warfare, temporarily shuts down two gates at Holloman AFB near Alamogordo, New Mexico, urging drone pilots to refuse to fly weaponized drones to commit war crimes.
(2026-04-12). The Twilight Of Western White Power Will Usher In The Dawn Of A New Global Civilization. popularresistance.org I predict that the US will be physically expelled from the region. It is becoming quite clear to the vassal states that have aligned themselves with the US, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, that the US was unable to defend them, and not only unable to defend them, but that they the US, made decisions that clearly appear to prioritize the defense of Israel over them. And so being in alignment with the US, allowing for US bases to exist on in their territory as a result of not only them not being able to be defended, but making them a target. And so there is a real rethinking, if you will, taking place am…
(2026-04-12). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-12). Xi meets KMT leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Friday morning met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, in Beijing.
(2026-04-12). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-12). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Nobel laureate calls for balance between AI technology and basic research. ecns.cn
(2026-04-12). Trump, Hegseth, and the Colonial Language of War Crimes. juancole.com
(2026-04-12). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-12). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Even Hobbes has a foot in Kabbalah. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-12). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). 150 Years of Trust, Humanity and Service in Serbia and Montenegro. icrc.org
(2026-04-12). Multitudinaria manifestación de apoyo a Cuba en Roma. radiohc.cu El pueblo italiano expresó su solidaridad mayoritaria y creciente con Cuba, ante las presiones y amenazas de Estados Unidos, durante una masiva manifestación nacional que este sábado recorrió hoy varias de las principales avenidas de Roma. | En la marcha, organizada por la Asociación Nacional de Amistad Italia-Cuba (Anaic), participaron más de diez mil personas convocadas por numerosas organizaciones políticas, sociales y sindicales, quienes partieron a las 15: 00 hora local desde el emblemático Coliseo Romano. | Marco Papacci, presidente de la Anaic, destacó, en declaraciones a Prensa Latina, el respaldo a esta i…
(2026-04-12). Dirigente partidista evoca desembarco de Martí y Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo. radiohc.cu El secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, y miembro del Buró Político, Roberto orales Ojeda, evocó desde su perfil en Facebook el desembarco del Héroe Nacional José Martí y el Mayor General Máximo Gómez en Playita de Cajobabo, el 11 de abril de 1895, como inicio de la llamada Guerra Necesaria. | Morales Ojeda subrayó que aquel episodio, protagonizado por seis hombres en medio de la oscuridad y la tempestad, constituye un símbolo de resistencia y voluntad de lucha por la independencia nacional. | Señaló que Cajobabo no es un sitio del pasado, sino un recodo de Patria donde la…
(2026-04-12). 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.
(2026-04-12). Rivendicare la vittoria pur ammettendo la sconfitta: non esiste un modo semplice per riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. strategic-culture.su Trump ora si rende conto che la guerra è persa — forse è persa, ma non è finita. Potrebbe protrarsi ancora per un po'. | Segue nostro Bloomberg: ´Si puà≤ sostenere che sia l'Iran ad aver ottenuto la vittoria strategica più significativa… Tutto indica che la capacità di Teheran di controllare lo Stretto stia aumentando ª | Le sconfitte che l'Occidente continua a subire ´[sono] soprattutto… intellettuali ª…
(2026-04-11). China to join Pakistan-hosted US-Iran peace talks. newarab.com 
A Islamabad is hosting the talks amid continuing tension between Wa…
(2026-04-11). Historic Talks, Hollow Power: The Illusion of Peace as Empire Slips. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer Whatever this is, it has to be reported as historic. That's what they'll call it—high-level talks, breakthroughs, diplomacy in motion. A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance sitting face-to-face with Iranian officials for the first time in decades. Headlines will frame it as progress. A turning point. A moment of calm …
(2026-04-11). Trump says the US is "loading up the ships" with weapons during ceasefire talks. wsws.org President Trump renewed his fascist threat to destroy Iran on Friday in a post on Truth Social in which he bemoaned Tehran's ongoing control of the Strait of Hormuz and wrote that Tehran has "no cards," and "The only reason they are alive today is to negotiate!"
(2026-04-11). Chinese Envoy Seizes Cairo Talks to Counter U.S. Post-Iran War Influence with Global Development Push. moderndiplomacy.eu In early April 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Liao Liqiang met with Egyptian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad for International Cooperation, Dr. Samar El-Ahdal, to exchange views on bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the field of development. This meeting between Ambassador Liao Liqiang and Dr. …
(2026-04-11). U.S.-Iran negotiations are safe in the hands of two billionaire politicians. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The glaring differences between the United States and Iran notwithstanding, the talks beginning…
(2026-04-11). Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? portside.org Are US-Iran Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan Doomed To Fail? |
(2026-04-11). Iran pays tribute to schoolchildren victims at truce talks. newarab.com 
In images shared on social media, Ghalibaf was seen looking at the photographs of some of the schoolchildren killed in the joint US-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the war in February. | The image of each child, along with…
(2026-04-11). Israel and Lebanon Set for Talks: Here's What's Known. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli and Lebanese envoys are scheduled to meet in Washington on Tuesday as U. S. President Donald Trump aims to ease the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has jeopardized a fragile ceasefire between the U. S. and Iran. Both parties face pressure from Trump to end the fighting, a crucial demand from Iran …
(2026-04-11). Israel is attacking Lebanon to sabotage the Iran ceasefire, but the media is hiding its true motivation. mondoweiss.net 
Israel moved quickly to sabotage the Iran ceasefire with air attacks on Lebanon, but the mainstream media refuses to report this as an attempt to torpedo the fragile talks.
(2026-04-11). US-Iran peace talks: High-stakes US Iran discussion begins in Islamabad, Tehran in touch with Hezbollah | LIVE UPDATES. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: An Iranian negotiating team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Islamabad on Friday for peace talks with the United States, according to Iranian media, marking the beginning of a crucial diplomatic push to end the conflict. | Reports said the talks would move forward only if Washington agrees to Tehran's "preconditions." The delegation comprises top political, military, and economic figures, including the foreign minister, defence council secretary, central bank governor, and several lawmakers. | Key members of the delegation include: | Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf — Pa…
(2026-04-11). Islamabad Talks on the Edge US Iran Deal Hangs in the Balance. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between the United States and Iran have followed a turbulent trajectory since the Islamic Revolution, which reshaped Iran's political order and severed formal ties with Washington. A brief diplomatic opening emerged with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. However, the decision by Donald …
(2026-04-11). Islamabad peace talks: Iranian delegation brings 'blood soaked bags, shoes' of Minab 168 children on flight to Pak. ptcnews.tv Islamabad peace talks: Blood-stained school bags, shoes, white flowers, and photographs of victims from Minab accompanied an Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on a flight to Pakistan for peace talks with the United States. Placed in the front row of the aircraft en route to Islamabad, these items served as a stark reminder of the human toll of the ongoing Middle East conflict. | Sharing an image on social media platform X, Ghalibaf wrote, "My companions on this flight #Minab168," alongside a photo showing him looking at pictures of the children and their belongings. The delegation, named "Minab…
(2026-04-11). Iran Does Not Seek War but Will Never Abandon Its Rightful Demands, Claims Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. scheerpost.com The fate of the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US hangs in the balance after Israel continues to attack Lebanon in complete violation of the terms of negotiations. Abdul Rahman Peoples Dispatch Millions of Iranians took to the streets to mark the 40th day of the mourning of the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah …
(2026-04-11). MAGA, Israel-style: Netanyahu just hired his theorist-in-chief. haaretz.com Amidst Iranian missile barrages, eye-watering threats and cease-fire negotiations, Netanyahu's appointment last week of a new chief of staff barely registered. It should have…
(2026-04-11). Racine, April 11, 2026: Stand For Peace! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 12: 30 to 1: 30 p.m. at the Dr. MLK Plaza, 909 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Racine WI 53404. We will have banners and some signs—-including one for Lebanon being massively bombed by Israel It was included on Iran's 10 point peace plan and the War Criminal Trump did agree to …
(2026-04-11). can have Anti-war protests across Israel amid Iran cease-fire. haaretz.com The police permit granted to protest organizers capped participation at 1,000 people as several thousands gathered, chanting, 'Occupying southern Lebanon is a recipe for disaster,' and, 'We won't have security here until we make peace'…
(2026-04-11). On Iran's ten-point proposal for peace. mronline.org 
None of these points are unreasonable. In fact, a serious commitment to their fulfillment may very well provide the basis for a stability long stolen from the region by continuous war.
(2026-04-11). Gaza fibreglass homes aim to offer more 'dignity' for displaced. newarab.com 
In southern Gaza, aid workers are meticulously assembling fibreglass homes meant to shelter thousands of Palestinians still displaced Nearly two million people in Gaza are living in makeshift shelters, and the humanitarian situation remains dire, according to aid agencies. | The fibreglass units are designed to offer a modicum of relief ⚪ homes with slightly more comfort than a tent vulnerable to the coastal winds that hit Gaza. | Alessandro Markic,…
(2026-04-11). Breaking/watch: actionist takes hammer to US warplane in Irish airport. thecanary.co 
A direct action activist in Ireland has used a hammer to damage a US warplane on the tarmac in Shannon airport. While posturing as opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza and US assistance for Israeli aggression, the Dublin government has allowed continued US use of Irish airports to supply Israel and attack peaceful nations. Just last […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israel kills seven people in Gaza in new attack targeting police. newarab.com 
Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip killed seven people on Saturday, the devastated territory's civil defence said, in the Civil defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an Israeli drone had fired two missiles close to In addition to the seven dead, he said, several mo…
(2026-04-11). Chorus Grows for US President Trump's Impeachment. ummid.com The reticence expressed by Democrats about removing President Donald Trump from office — even after he ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and attacked Iran without seeking congressional approval, quickly fell away after his latest threat to Iran.
(2026-04-11). Announcement of the Hugo Chávez International Brigade in Puerto Rico. radiohc.cu With the aim of strengthening solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela, seven brigadistas from Puerto Rico traveled to Caracas to form the First Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías International Brigade. | Puerto Rican social leader Milagros Rivera informed Prensa Latina in San Juan that 30 brigadistas have confirmed their attendance: 15 from Colombia, seven from Puerto Rico, one from Ecuador, three from the Dominican Republic, one from Costa Rica, and three from Haiti. | "Our Haitian colleagues had difficulties traveling because they couldn't obtain (in time) a document that would allow them to leave from the Dominican Republic,…
(2026-04-11). US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds in Qatar: report. newarab.com 
The US had agreed to release Iranian frozen assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, welcoming the move as a sign of "seriousness" in The source, who declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter, told Reuters that unfreezing the assets was "directly linked to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz", which is expected to be a key issue in the ta…
(2026-04-11). The Morning After: What the Middle East Looks Like Now. moderndiplomacy.eu Right after the announcement, Kuwait got hit by 28 Iranian drone attacks. The UAE faced 35. Saudi Arabia's east-west oil pipeline, a critical piece of its energy infrastructure, took a direct strike. A fire broke out at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas complex. Iran said it was retaliating for attacks on its Lavan Island oil refinery …
(2026-04-11). The Iranians Probably Wished to Hell They Had Developed Nuclear Weapons! Just Ask the Russians, Chinese and North Koreans! covertactionmagazine.com Even when the U.S. and Israel fired missiles and dropped bombs on the home of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his wife and other members of his family, killing more than 40 members of the leadership of Iran, senior Iranian officials had maintained that Iran would never develop a nuclear bomb. The Omani Foreign Minister, …
(2026-04-11). John Kerry says Netanyahu lobbied for Iran strike for decades. newarab.com 
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry has said that Israeli Prime Minister Speaking with MS Now's Jen Psaki on her show The Briefing on Friday,
(2026-04-11). "I Want to Occupy" : Inside the Israeli Movement Pushing to Raze and Settle Southern Lebanon. theintercept.com In the communities closest to Israel's northern border, residents argue the only way to keep themselves safe is to displace their Lebanese neighbors.
(2026-04-11). Can World Bank and IMF leaders rescue a global economy on the brink? scmp.com Can the collective wisdom or clout of the almost 200 countries that make up the membership of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) prevail against the United States and Israel, whose rash actions of declaring war on Iran have effectively declared economic war on the whole world? | We may get the answers to this critical question when the two so-called Bretton Woods institutions begin their annual meetings in Washington on April 13. The week-long gatherings provide an opportunity…
(2026-04-11). New Zealand's Surveillance Relationship with Israel and Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing. covertactionmagazine.com At the March 4, 2026, Intelligence and Security Committee, Green Party national security and intelligence spokesperson Teanau Tuiono asked the heads of New Zealand's two primary spy agencies to clarify the country's intelligence relationship with Israel. "I've been thinking about…the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran,…and I wonder if you could provide us some clarity," said Tuiono. …
(2026-04-11). Iran's supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds: report. newarab.com 
Iran's new Supreme Leader Khamenei's face was disfigured in the attack on the supreme leader's compound in central Tehran and he suffered a significant injury to one or both legs, all three sources said. | The 56-year-old is nonetheless recovering from his wounds and remains mentally sharp, according to the peop…
(2026-04-11). Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | April 10, 2026 |
(2026-04-11). London police arrest 212 people at protest over Palestine Action ban. geo.tv 
Police officers detain a protester at 'Everyone Day', a mass vigil and sign-holding event in Trafalgar Square organised by Defend Our Juries to demand the lifting of the ban on Palestine Action, in London, Britain, April 11, 2026.— ReutersPolice said on Saturday they had arrested…
(2026-04-11). UN demands accountability for war crimes in Middle East. newarab.com 
UN agency chiefs on Saturday demanded an end to impunity for In a joint statement, the heads of multiple United Nations agencies said they were "alarmed by the sustained violations of the rules of war and international humanitarian law" in the region. | "Even wars have rules, and these rules must be respected…
(2026-04-11). Israel lashes out at South Korean leader over Palestine posts. newarab.com 
Israel has decried the president for amplifying what it claimed was social media "disinformation". | The South Korean leader aroused the anger of Israel's foreign ministry this week with his comment…
(2026-04-11). Gore Verbinski's Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die—The solution to the world's problems? Infect everyone with anti-technology allergy. wsws.org It is a dreadful work. A libel against humanity, humanity returned the favor by largely staying away in droves.
(2026-04-11). Socialists speak out against leaked Your Party 'purge' motion. thecanary.co 
As several Your Party (YP) members have reported, a leaked motion shows that YP have plans to pass a motion which will lead to the expulsion of socialist members. Or it does if it's real, anyway. We asked YP to confirm at 9: 00am on Saturday 11 April, and they still haven't got back to us. […] | By
(2026-04-11). Mexico Enacts Universal Healthcare. popularresistance.org As Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum moves forward with a plan to enact universal healthcare for her country's more than 130 million people, a longtime advocate for Medicare for All in the US called the development "both inspiring and frustrating." | "Inspiring because it shows what is possible," Wendell Potter, a former insurance company communications director who has become a leading critic of the industry, told Common Dreams. "Frustrating because here in the US we are going in the opposite direction."
(2026-04-11). Yet another paedophile convicted from the Labour-right production line. thecanary.co 
Yet another right-wing, friends-of-Israel paedophile has been convicted — the latest in the seemingly endless production line of Zionist Labour child rapists and abusers. Former Dudley councillor — and "attack dog" for arch-Zionist Luke Akehurst's 'Labour First' pressure group — Adrian Hughes has pleaded guilty to three charges of grooming children for sex. Hughes, who […] | By
(2026-04-11). Sunday 4/12: Dream On Beloved: Social Justice & Peace Workshops and Mutual Aid Fair. indybay.org Oakland Peace Center | 111 Fairmount Avenue | Oakland, CA 94611 | FREE…
(2026-04-11). The Quiet Denial of Justice to Dalit Converts. ummid.com Dalit Christians and Dalit Muslims across India continue to face forms of discrimination that are unmistakably caste-based, and to suggest that conversion erases caste is to ignore this lived reality.
(2026-04-11). Pope Leo says 'enough of war!' in fiery speech. newarab.com 
In one of his most passionate entreaties yet to end the "Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war!
(2026-04-11). Why China—Europe Economic Ties Matter Now More Than Ever. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 5 Min Read April 11, 2026 By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world dominated by geopolitical rivalry and economic rebalancing, the relationship between China and Europe is one of the global economy's most strategically significant—and yet most widely misunderstood—bilateral relationships. Outside the din of political dissent and strategic distrust …
(2026-04-11). We Need a Theory of Change That Recognizes the Democratic Establishment Has Been Doing It Wrong. progressivehub.net LES LEOPOLD | COMMON DREAMS…
(2026-04-11). French police find naked boy, 9, locked in father's van since 2024. scmp.com A nine-year-old boy has been rescued after living locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, according to the local prosecutor. The child has been hospitalised, and his father detained. | Police were alerted by a neighbour to the "sounds of a child" coming from a van on Monday in the village of Hagenbach, near the borders with Switzerland and Germany, according to a statement on Saturday from prosecutor Nicolas Heitz.
(2026-04-11). Maharashtra FYJC Admission 2026-27 Portal Launched, What's Next? ummid.com The School Education and Sports Department, Govt of Maharashtra has launched the FYJC Class 11 Online Admission Portal 'mahafyjcadmissions.in', and is set to start the centralised admission process soon.
(2026-04-11). 'Disgusting': Trump's Top Economic Adviser Brags About Killing 300,000 'High-Paying' American Jobs. scheerpost.com Stephen Prager for Common Dreams President Donald Trump's top economic adviser boasted on Fox Business Thursday that the government had slashed more than 300,000 "high-paying" jobs from the federal payroll during the president's first year back in office. Asked by anchor Maria Bartiromo about the administration's efforts to cut government spending, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett …
(2026-04-11). Cuba denounces impact of U.S. blockade at regional forum. radiohc.cu Cuba has denounced violations of International Humanitarian Law by the United States and the impact of the blockade on ICTs at a regional forum in Mexico, the Cuban embassy in Mexico City reported. | According to a press release, Alejandro González, Director of International Organizations at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, participated in the regional consultation on ICTs and IHL, convened by the International Committee of the Red Cross and Mexico. | The meeting was held within the framework of the Global Initiative to Promote International Humanitarian Law (IHL). | González reaffirmed the country's commit…
(2026-04-11). Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under defence pact. newarab.com 
(2026-04-11). Trump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. scmp.com Britain's government said on Saturday it had ‚Å put on hold ‚Å its deal to cede sovereignty ‚Å of the Chagos Islands — home to the US-British Diego Garcia airbase — which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump. | British media reported that planned legislation underpinning the deal to cede the ‚Äåislands to Mauritius, which needs the backing of Washington, would not be included in the government's next parliamentary agenda.
(2026-04-11). Tariff Refunds Flow to Companies as Consumers Keep Footing the Bill. truthout.org When Eileen Nusselt and Gio Cox got married earlier this year, they skipped the traditional registry and asked their guests to donate to a home renovation fund. Yet as tariffs have pushed up the price of materials like lumber and paint, that money isn't going as far as they expected. "We're having to cut off projects that we really want to do," said Cox, who lives with his wife in Charleston… |
(2026-04-11). Artemis II mission concludes after astronauts travel to the Moon and safely return to Earth. wsws.org The mission unfolded in the shadow of the Trump administration's war against Iran and his genocidal threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight."
(2026-04-11). Title: Artemis II astronauts journey back to Earth after Moon mission. aljazeera.com NASA's Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth after completing the first crewed lunar mission in 53 years.
(2026-04-11). The MAGA Plan To 'Take Out' Progressive Leaders Worldwide. popularresistance.org A few weeks ago, Viktor Orbán reminisced about the election of the current American president before a cheering crowd at a conference in Budapest organized by ultra-conservative American political operatives. "I remember one year ago, we jointly celebrated the victory of President Donald Trump. It was a fabulous success for the patriotic forces of the world," Hungary's prime minister, the leader of the right-wing nationalist Fidesz party, told CPAC Hungary, according to an English translation of his remarks. | However, he warned, the global expansion of Trump's MAGA movement still faces threats, such as his oppos…
(2026-04-11). Iran agrees for ceasefire with US, opening of Hormuz Strait. ummid.com In an important move towards deescalation in the Middle East, Iran and United States Tuesday April 07, 2026 agreed for ceasefire and opening of Hormuz Strait.
(2026-04-11). Sudanese man charged in UK over migrant deaths. newarab.com 
A Sudanese man arrested Friday in southeast Alnour Mohamed Ali is accused of "endangering life," Britain's National Crime Agency said. | Two men and two women died Thursday trying to board a small boat taking dozens of other people from France to England. Ali, 27, is alleged to have piloted the vessel. | The NCA said he was detained early Friday at a migrant processing centre in Kent. | The northern French coast is t…
(2026-04-11). IYSSE (Sri Lanka) meeting discusses socialist strategy to stop the war against Iran. wsws.org Only the international working class, the sole social force creating all wealth in the society, has the capability of stopping the dragging into barbarism.
(2026-04-11). Death toll of shooting in Afghanistan's Herat hits 11. newarab.com 
The death toll from a shooting in western Bullet marks were visible on a wall of the Sayed Mohammad Agha Shia shrine, an AFP journalist said, while bloodstains marked a blanket abandoned at the scene. | "Eleven people have been recorded dead and eight others wounded from Friday's incident, with the condition of two of the wounded reported as critical," Herat's information office said in a statement. | The update raises a toll of se…
(2026-04-11). FM meets with DPRK counterpart, both pledge closer cooperation. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China is ready to work with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to consolidate the positive momentum of bilateral relations, deliver greater benefits to the two peoples, and jointly promote regional peace and development, during his talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui in Pyongyang on Thursday.
(2026-04-11). Hastie's break with neoliberalism puts business on notice. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). Greens smash Reform despite Labour claim only they could win by-election. thecanary.co 
Labour keeps telling voters some variation of the following: Only we can beat Reform! The problem is they keep proving themselves wrong — most recently in a Kent County Council by-election: These people are genuinely addicted to lying. Labour have deployed this "only Labour can beat Reform" line in 3 legislative by-elections, and… ‚û°Ô∏è Reform […] | By
(2026-04-11). Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Returns From History-Making Mission to the Moon. capitalbnews.org 
On Friday night, the first Black man to travel around the moon piloted the Orion spacecraft that returned to Earth and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. In the hours leading up to Artemis II's high-speed return, there was a nervous excitement as the pilot Victor Glover Jr., Commander Reid Wiseman, Christina …
(2026-04-11). Global wealth gap grows as aid to world's poorest sees record drop. scmp.com The gap between rich and poor nations is growing even wider as actions agreed to by many countries last year, including overhauling the major global financial institutions, remain unfulfilled promises, a UN report has concluded. | The report assessing the blueprint adopted in Seville, Spain, last June to narrow the gap and achieve UN development goals for 2030 was issued ahead of next week's spring meetings in Washington of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the main global…
(2026-04-11). Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president. aljazeera.com New president pledges 'Iraq First' after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock.
(2026-04-11). Jeffrey Sachs: Ending Israel's War on Peace. scheerpost.com To make lasting peace in the Middle East, the U.S. must end its blank check to Israel's perpetual wars and join with the rest of the world to force Israel to live within its internationally recognized borders of June 4, 1967. Jeffrey D. Sachs and Sybil Fares forCommon Dreams A two-week ceasefire has partially halted the Israel-U.S. war …
(2026-04-11). Libya approves first unified state budget in 13 years. newarab.com 
The north African country has struggled to recover from the chaos that erupted following It remains divided between a UN-r…
(2026-04-11). When Arms Control Erodes: South Asia's Rising Nuclear Stakes. moderndiplomacy.eu In the past decade, global arms control regimes have slowly eroded. In 2019, the INF Treaty was abandoned, with each side accusing the other of treaty violations. By the end of 2020, the United States had formally withdrawn from the 1992 Open Skies Treaty that provided for mutual overflight inspections. And now, New START, the …
(2026-04-11). Google unpacks Gemma 4 capable of multi-step planning, deep logic. ummid.com U.S. IT major, Google, Thursday April 02, 2026 unpacked Gemma 4 – a new generation of open models capable of multi-step planning and deep logic.
(2026-04-11). Indiana University postdoctoral fellow Youhuang Xiang sentenced to time served and ordered deported. wsws.org After over four months of detention, Xiang was coerced into pleading guilty to trumped-up federal charges of smuggling innocuous E. coli plasmid DNA into the United States.
(2026-04-11). Tyson Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates from the main card, as Fury beat Makhmudov in London.
(2026-04-11). Police arrest protesters opposing Palestine Action ban in London. newarab.com 
The According to organising group Included in the…
(2026-04-11). Cuba's President in NBC News Interview: Surrender Does Not Exist in Revolution's Vocabulary. orinocotribune.com During an interview with the US mainstream media, NBC News' Meet the Press program, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that he will not resign from his position. In response to journalist Kristen Welker's question about whether he would resign to "save his country," the Cuban president replied that "surrender does not exist in the revolutionary vocabulary. | He emphasized that his mandate comes from the Cuban people, not from foreign powers. "In Cuba, those who hold leadership positions are not elected by the US government, nor do they have a mandate from that government," he remarked, adding that he would…
(2026-04-11). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2026 – Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is set to announce soon on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2026 examinations.
(2026-04-11). Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss. portside.org Avi Lewis, Labour, and the NDP's Path Back From the Abyss |
(2026-04-11). Claim: Green Nations are Poised to Become a New Superpower. wattsupwiththat.com The committed are uniting into a big fluffy green ball of commitment.
(2026-04-11). US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction. aljazeera.com Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.
(2026-04-11). Deal Under Pressure: What India Really Gains from the Trade Agreement with the US. fairobserver.com The recent India-US trade deal offers limited economic gains despite being presented as a diplomatic success. The agreement reduces reciprocal US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, but the material benefits appear modest when assessed against regional competitors. Negotiations unfolded under visible political pressure from Washington, a dynamic that many in New Delhi viewed as…
(2026-04-11). Nation to advance space computing industry amid global race for tech edge. ecns.cn China is set to roll out policies to accelerate the development of the space computing industry, a strategic move that could reshape how data is processed in orbit and cement the nations position in the global technology race.
(2026-04-11). Philadelphia Museum of Art and PAFA assemble one of the largest American art exhibitions. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With over 1,000 works of art spread across roughly 20,000 square feet in two of Philadelphia's major art museums, "A Nation of Artists" is a lot to take in. | Each iteration of the exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is substantial enough to be a destination show. As part of the United State's 250th anniversary, the two institutions have partnered to present one of the largest single exhibitions of American art, ever.
(2026-04-11). Artemis II marks historic lunar return with Pacific splashdown success. aljazeera.com The mission unveils lunar mysteries, treats astronauts to a solar eclipse and sets records around the moon.
(2026-04-11). Daily Memo: ICE Keeps Targeting People at Rancho Cucamonga Court. lataco.com Meanwhile in Crescenta Valley, a car chase by ICE ended with the driver fleeing on foot after colliding with a pole near a 210 freeway on-ramp.
(2026-04-11). Djibouti's President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office. aljazeera.com The longtime ruler, in power since 1999, has secured 97 percent of the vote, according to official results.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 12th Board Result 2026: Date: April 09, Time: 03:00 PM. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) is declaring the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2026 today i.e. Thursday April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Grenada launches massive solidarity campaign with Cuba against Washington's blockade. radiohc.cu The people of Grenada announced on April 9, through national television, the launch of an ambitious large-scale solidarity initiative with Cuba. | The campaign, which will run from April 14th to May 14th, seeks to mobilize resources and funds to support Cuba in the face of the tightening of the economic blockade imposed by the United States. | The start of this campaign coincides with a historic date: the 47th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations, sealed on April 14, 1979. This symbolism reinforces the bonds of brotherhood that have united the two Caribbean peoples for…
(2026-04-11). Galaxy S26 Ultra Unlocks New Perspectives in Sports Broadcasting. ummid.com Galaxy S26 Ultra's pro-grade camera redefines the role of mobile devices in sports, delivering a fresh visual experience of skateboarding that reflects the intensity of the sport itself, Samsung Electronics said.
(2026-04-11). Women reaffirm solidarity between Mexico and Cuba. radiohc.cu In a virtual meeting held on Friday at the headquarters of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples, the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) and a broad representation of Cuban and Mexican social, political, and governmental organizations discussed the impact of the intensified U.S. blockade against Cuba and reaffirmed the bonds of solidarity between the two nations.
(2026-04-11). Cooking for My Incarcerated Community Affirms Our Shared Humanity. scheerpost.com Sharing meals anchors us both to our lives outside the prison walls and to each other in one of the most toxic environments anywhere. Ron Guier for Wagging Nonviolence My relationship with cooking began at a young age, while in elementary school, when I had the choice between preparing whatever I could find in the kitchen …
(2026-04-11). Sex assault claims against California governor hopeful Eric Swalwell under investigation. scmp.com The Manhattan ‚Å district attorney's office confirmed ‚Å on Saturday that it ‚Å is investigating sexual assault allegations against US congressman Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat and a leading candidate for governor of the state. | The San Francisco Chronicle on Friday reported ‚Äåthat a woman who previously worked in Swalwell's district office accused him of two nonconsensual sexual encounters, one while she was employed by him in 2019 and another in 2024 after she had left his staff.
(2026-04-11). Trump is promising to pardon his loyal stooges. thecanary.co 
From time to time, people question why a person would put their neck on the line for Donald Trump. The answer to that is obvious (at least when he's the president); it's because he can literally pardon people of their crimes: BREAKING WSJ: Trump has repeatedly promised his top administration officials pardons before he leaves […] | By
(2026-04-11). Meghalaya SSLC Class 10 Result 2026: Check Here. ummid.com The Meghalaya Board of Secondary Education (MBOSE) is releasing on mbose.in and other websites the result and toppers list of Class 10 Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examination 2026 today i.e. Tuesday April 07, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Cuban ambassador to Brazil concludes visit to Sà£o Paulo. radiohc.cu The Cuban ambassador to Brazil, Víctor Cairo, concluded a visit to the state of Sà£o Paulo with activities focused on the integration and solidarity his country is currently experiencing. | According to the diplomat's posts on social media, one of the last items on his agenda included a visit to the Latin America Memorial, where he paid tribute to the Cuban National Hero, José Martí. | "These are times of integration and of keeping in mind more than ever that the peoples of the region must walk together, closely united, like the silver in the roots of the Andes," Cairo noted, evoking the Latin Americanist i…
(2026-04-11). Irish police chief denounces oil refinery blockade. newarab.com 
Illegal activity by fuel protesters is "endangering the state", Garda Commissioner Kelly told reporters the blockading of "critical national infrastructure such as fuel depots and refineries" had "resulted in fuel shortages that are directly impacting on emergency services such as hospitals, the ambulance service, and the fire service". | The protests began on Tuesday over spiralling petrol and diese…
(2026-04-11). No, BBC, Disaster Losses Can't Be Tied to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com Presenting trillion-dollar model outputs as settled economic fact is bad journalism and the BBC should be ashamed for presenting such easily falsified rubbish as fact. That's the true disaster here.
(2026-04-11). Child Labour Crisis in Pakistan: 8.6 Million Children Trapped in Exploitation. thinktank.pk A new report launched under the European Union-funded Huqooq-e-Pakistan II project has shed light on the alarming scale of child labour in Pakistan, revealing deep-rooted structural challenges and calling for urgent, coordinated reforms. Titled "At the Margins of Protection: Child Labor in Pakistan's Private Sector," the report was unveiled by the National Commission on the …
(2026-04-11). Amnesty calls for funds for Sudan as war nears 3rd anniversary. newarab.com 
In a statement issued on Friday, Amnesty said that
(2026-04-11). Molotov attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home leads to arrest. scmp.com ‚Å Police in the United States ‚Å have arrested a man for allegedly ‚Å throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence start-up's headquarters. | In a social media post, the San Francisco Police ‚ÄåDepartment said an unknown man threw an incendiary device at a North Beach residence at 4.12am on Friday and then escaped on foot.
(2026-04-11). Adabi Andrews: A Story to Be Told. radiohc.cu 
By Rodny Alcolea Olivares | For Yordis Andrews Rodríguez and Ayleni Sariol Sánchez, the two-hour surgery their baby Adabi underwent on March 20th was the longest of their lives. | That day, at eight months old, Adabi Andrews Sariol underwent surgery to have a ventriculoperitoneal shunt installed, a procedure that allows a catheter to be placed to carry cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the abdomen so that the peritoneum can reabsorb it. | But Adabi's story began long before, recounts Dr. Maydolis Tirado Soler, a specialist in pediatrics, intensive care medicine, and emergency medicine, who serves as head of intensive…
(2026-04-11). Iraqi fundraising drives linked to militias channel support to Iran and Hezbollah. longwarjournal.org Efforts described by Iran-backed Iraqi militias as humanitarian campaigns increasingly show signs of serving as a parallel financial pipeline that also fuels Iran's current war effort and regional proxy network. Across Iraq, groups aligned with Tehran are mobilizing donation drives framed as a religious obligation and in wartime solidarity.
(2026-04-11). Karnataka 2nd PUC (12th) Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) in coordination with Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education (DPUE) is set to declare the results of the Second Year Pre-University (2nd PUC) or Class 12 2025 soon, most likely on April 09, 2026.
(2026-04-11). SEBA HSLC 2026 Result Out, Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has declared the result of HSLC/AHM Class 10th Examination 2026 on its official website sebaonline.org today i.e. Friday April 10, 2026 along with the HSLC Merit List and List of Toppers.
(2026-04-11). USPS moves to suspend pension payments amid deepening financial crisis. wsws.org The United States Postal Service could potentially run out of money by next year, setting the stage for massive cuts.
(2026-04-11). Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity. sanews.gov.za Gauteng roads dept strengthens internal delivery capacity | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has embarked on a significant shift to strengthen its internal delivery capacity, following its first strategic engagement focused on the leadership role of the Heidelberg Construction Office in provincial road construction. | The pioneering initiative marks a transformative approach to how the department plans, builds, and maintains road infrastructure, deliberately positioning internal technical expertise at the centre of service delivery. | A key component of this new model is the Road D781 project,…
(2026-04-11). 'The Jewels of the Forest': Scarlet tanagers proposed as Pennsylvania's 'migratory bird'. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| New Jersey flaunts the bright yellow goldfinch as its state bird. Delaware has its Blue Hen. | The red cardinal, the overachiever of all state birds, is claimed by Virginia and six other states. | And Pennsylvania? Well, it's the only U.S. state without a d…
(2026-04-11). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-11). FO Talks: Is America Building a $1.5 Trillion War Machine to Fight China? fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Ben Freeman, co-author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine: How Runaway Military Spending Drives America into Foreign Wars and Bankrupts Us at Home, discuss US President Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget. Their conversation moves beyond headline numbers to examine threat inflation, the power of defense contractors and the mounting…
(2026-04-11). War on cash gets the nod after Cash-led Coalition backflip. independentaustralia.net 
(2011-04-26). Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon. tribune.com.pk 
The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century. | NASA's gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into calm seas off the Southern California coast shortly after 5: 07pm Pacific Time (0007 GMT on Saturday), concluding a mission that four days prior took the astronauts 252,756 miles away from Earth, deeper into space than anyone had flown before. | The Art…
(2026-04-11). The Borderless Legend Before The WWE Mask. lataco.com Rey Mysterio Sr. gave wrestlers a name, a style, and a future in both Californias. A new PBS documentary tells his story.
(2026-04-11). NATO's Existential Contradiction: Dr. Daniele Ganser on Vassalage, Complicity, and the Kill Chain. unitedworldint.com Dr. Daniele Ganser's insights strip away the rhetoric of transatlantic solidarity, exposing a stark reality: Remaining in an alliance that manufactures crises and demands absolute compliance is no longer a guarantee of security, but a direct pathway to devastating geopolitical and economic risks. By Yunus Emre àñzgàºn On paper, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) …
(2026-04-11). Nepal PM Balen Shah joins Muslim family for lunch, video goes viral. ummid.com A video of the newly elected Prime Minister of Nepal, Balen Shah, visiting a Muslim family and having lunch has gone viral.
(2026-04-11). Manufactured Savings: How Ember Turns Assumptions into Energy Policy. wattsupwiththat.com Because once speculative outputs are presented as concrete savings, they begin to shape policy decisions, investment flows, and public expectations. And when those decisions are made on the basis of partial accounting and optimistic assumptions, the costs—unlike the modeled savings—have a way of becoming very real.
(2026-04-11). Canada mulls major overhaul of Express Entry, likely to scrap key immigration streams. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: In a move that could affect thousands of Punjabis seeking to settle in Canada, the Canadian government has proposed replacing three existing economic immigration streams under Express Entry with a single, unified pathway. | According to the Forward Regulatory Plan 2026—2028 released by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada on April 8, the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program will be repealed and merged into a new "federal high-skilled immigration class." | The plan aims to simplify the Express Entry system, introduced in 2015, a…
(2026-04-11). Protests and strikes erupt in Brazil in turbulent run-up to presidential election. wsws.org Since the beginning of this year, a series of protests and strikes have erupted in Brazil against the privatization and austerity policies of the Workers Party (PT) administration of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva .
(2026-04-11). Barcelona Accelerates Towards the Golden Horizon of Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 11 (RHC) — FC Barcelona asserted their dominance at the Spotify Camp Nou today, defeating Espanyol 4-1, reinforcing their lead in the Spanish football league and moving closer to the coveted title. | With this victory, Baràßa reaches 79 points, extending their lead over Real Madrid to nine, and with seven matchdays remaining, the title is clearly on the horizon, where the Blaugrana brilliance is beginning to blend with gold. | Just nine minutes into the match, the Baràßa party began when Ferran Torres, heading in a cross from Lamine Yamal, opened the scoring. | The script was repeat…
(2026-04-11). 2026 Reel Work Labor Film Festival. indybay.org 2026 Reel Work Labor Festival Hybrid…
(2026-04-11). Protests in France demand end to blockade against Cuba. radiohc.cu More than thirty French cities hosted demonstrations on Saturday by various sectors of society to demand the lifting of the US blockade against Cuba and denounce its ongoing escalation with an energy blockade. | In Lyon, Montpellier, Bordeaux, Le Havre, Toulouse, Amiens, Brest, Lille, Grenoble, NàÆmes, and other cities across France, dozens of people responded to the call to support the island, launched by the French Communist Party (PCF) with the support of the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), associations, and political forces. | Paris and its Eiffel Tower witnessed a gathering of nearly 300 people,…
(2026-04-11). Against all odds, the Cuban government program continues. radiohc.cu A few days ago, the Ministry of Finance and Prices reported on its X profile that in February the fiscal deficit was more than three billion pesos lower than planned, and the current account remained in surplus. | This news is undoubtedly encouraging amidst the current complex scenario, and also demonstrates that the implementation of the Cuban government's Economic and Social Program 2026 continues despite severe limitations due to the energy blockade imposed by the Donald Trump administration as part of the US embargo. | The achievements relate to the improvement of fiscal control mechanisms, including the mana…
(2026-04-11). KVS Balvatika Admission List 2026 Published, Where to Check. ummid.com Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026-27 List: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has released on its website www.kvsangathan.nic.in the KV Admission First List (lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian during raid on occupied West Bank village. aljazeera.com The raid comes just days after Israel approved 34 new illegal settlements in the West Bank.
(2026-04-11). Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem. portside.org Claude Mythos Is Everyone's Problem |
(2026-04-11). Demolition begins after deadly Grays Ferry parking garage collapse. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Demolition began early Saturday morning on a parking garage under construction that During a news conference Friday night, city officials outlined progress made throughout the day that led to approval for demolition. | "Philadelphia to be…
(2026-04-11). Fuel shock sends inflation soaring while the oligarchy grows richer. wsws.org The sharp rise in inflation was fueled above all by an unprecedented spike in gasoline prices, which is hitting millions of workers who depend on driving for their jobs.
(2026-04-11). Ronaldo, Sadio Mane score brace as Al-Nassr defeats Al-Najma 5-2. ummid.com In a comeback match, Cristiano Ronaldo led from the front, helping Al-Nassr defeat Al-Najma 5-2 in the Saudi Pro League 27th round Friday April 03, 2026.
(2026-04-11). Leo to become first pope to visit Muslim Algeria. newarab.com 
Algeria is the first stop on an 11-day tour of four African nations, covering 18,000 kilometres and also taking in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23. | No other pontiff has visited Algeria, a North Afric…
(2026-04-11). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-11). U.S. Navy Destroyer Equipped With New Launcher For Unknown Weapons. twz.com 
A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for
(2026-04-11). Oppose the draft! Build a working class movement against imperialist war! wsws.org The Socialist Equality Party and the International Youth and Students for Social Equality warn workers and young people throughout the United States: the American ruling class is laying the foundations for the reimposition of the draft. The oligarchy wants cannon fodder for its illegal and expanding wars of aggression.
(2026-04-11). Iraqi parliament elects new president. aljazeera.com Iraq's parliament has elected Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president after months of political deadlock.
(2026-04-11). Vigil held in Madrid for victims of Israeli strikes on Lebanon. aljazeera.com Dozens gathered in Madrid for a vigil honouring the victims of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon.
(2026-04-11). Pa. primary election 2026: What you need to know before you vote. whyy.org Governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Lieutenant governor: | Democratic Party: Republican Party: Jason Richey vs. John Ventre…
(2026-04-11). Becoming the next Muhammad Ali or prime Mike Tyson ain't hard. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-11). The Real Affordability Agenda. portside.org The Real Affordability Agenda |
(2026-04-11). Workers Struggles: Asia and Australia. wsws.org Filipino pulp mill workers' strike enters second month; Health workers strike over real wage cuts in Tasmania, Australia.
(2026-04-11). Israeli settlers kill Palestinian in raid on West Bank village. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli settlers shot dead a Palestinian man in Ali Majed Hamadneh, 23, died after settlers opened fire during a raid on the village of Deir Jarir, northeast of "He was brought to the Palestine Medical Complex in a critical condition" and later succumbed to hi…
(2026-04-11). Immigration board denies Mahmoud appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation. haaretz.com The Board of Immigration Appeals relies on the Department of Justice and is increasingly under the influence of the Trump administration. Khalil said the 'only thing I am guilty of is speaking out against the genocide in Palestine'…
(2026-04-11). A Palestinian family reported settler attacks — and ended up in jail. haaretz.com Almost every day, the Mizham family in the village of Jiljilyya are the victims of attacks by settlers — but when they summon Israeli security forces, they are the ones detained and sometimes beaten, while their assailants go free…
(2026-04-11). Extending authoritarianism through dynasty in Azerbaijan. globalvoices.org 
Is the Azerbaijani government prepping citizens to accept an Aliyev family dynasty?Global Voices The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and family members visited Shusha city. Image from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
(2026-04-11). Lough Neagh pollution resurfaces as new factory farm looms. thecanary.co 
A user of the Bloomin' Algae app has reported the year's first sighting of blue-green algae at Lough Neagh, a reminder that the pollution crisis on the water body is not yet averted. The app is used for: …reporting the presence of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. The app helps speed up public health warnings about […] | By
(2026-04-11). Israeli prison authorities are blocking hundreds of solidarity postcards being sent to female Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net 
A global campaign led by churches and an Islamic center across 15 U.S. states is sending hundreds of solidarity postcards to female Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, but Israeli prison authorities are blocking them from being delivered.
(2026-04-11). "Progressive" Democrats seek collaboration with fascist critics of Iran war. wsws.org In a statement posted Tuesday night, Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna thanked fascists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for opposing the Iran war and called for a "broad populist social movement."
(2026-04-11). Falleció el periodista y dirigente de la prensa Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty. radiohc.cu El periodista Arnaldo Clavel Carmenaty, con una gran experiencia, además, en la dirección de medios de prensa, quien dedicó sus últimos años laborales a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias (ACN), falleció este viernes en La Habana, a los 72 años de edad. | Clavel Carmenaty desarrolló la mayor parte de su obra profesional en organizaciones mediáticas de Santiago de Cuba, donde dirigió por 17 años el periódico Sierra Maestra y tres el telecentro Tele Turquino. | En su hoja de servicios al periodismo cubano se recoge su trabajo en la publicación El Combatiente, órgano del Ejército Oriental. | También fue integrante del Co…
(2026-04-11). Le basi della CIA in Ucraina: chiave del contenimento anti-russo in Europa. strategic-culture.su In sintesi, le 14 basi della CIA in Ucraina fungono da avamposto per il contenimento della Russia in Europa, lasciando maggiore libertà di azione agli USA di Trump in Medio Oriente e nel Pacifico. | Segue nostro Tre mesi dopo l'inizio della SMO, il 25 giugno 2022, il New York Times ha ufficialmente svelato il coinvolgimento segreto della CIA nella guerra in corso tra Russia e Ucraina, con il suo sorprendente articolo intitolato "Una rete…
(2026-04-11). La barbarie si arrende strategicamente. La civiltà vince. Per ora. strategic-culture.su ´Un'intera civiltà morirà stanotte, per non tornare mai più ª. La storia lo registrerà con uno sguardo spietato come il Sole. Un sorprendente imprimatur barbarico, per gentile concessione del Presidente degli Stati Uniti, tramite un post sui social media. | Segue nostro Si è sempre trattato della civiltà . | ´Un'intera civiltà morirà stanotte, per non tornare mai più ª. La storia lo registrerà con uno sguardo spiet…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque en Casa de las Américas, su otro hogar en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
El reconocido compositor y cantante brasileño Chico Buarque regresó este viernes a Casa de las Américas, otro de sus hogares en Cuba invitado por su amigo, el trovador Silvio Rodríguez. | La prestigiosa institución cultural reseña en su página de Facebook que el cantautor cubano propuso este encuentro en la sala 'Manuel Galich' con otros músicos y algunos amigos, en un grato ambiente de memoria compartida.Los asistentes recordaron las visitas a Cuba del creador brasileño y sus conciertos. Agradecieron su obra y su ejemplo de amor, coherencia y dignidad", apuntó la nota. | Indicó que en ese contexto, Chico Buarque…
(2026-04-11). China en el mundo global de hoy. radiohc.cu Desde la dirección del Partido Comunista de China -en sus últimos congresos y en las sesiones plenarias intermedias- se aprobó la constitución de la Franja y la Ruta, una política para el intercambio con los demás países que encierra varias iniciativas: La de Desarrollo Global, la de Seguridad Global, la de Civilización Global y la de Gobernanza Global.
(2026-04-11). Cuba y Malta celebran establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Cuba felicitó este sábado al pueblo y gobierno de Malta en ocasión del aniversario 49 del establecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas naciones. | ´Ratificamos la voluntad de continuar desarrollando las relaciones entre nuestros países ª, expresó en la red social X. | Cuba y la República de Malta mantienen relaciones diplomáticas estables desde 1977, con un enfoque en la cooperación, la amistad y el reciente fortalecimiento de nexos turísticos. | Ambos países expresan frecuentemente la voluntad de profundizar sus lazos bilaterales, representados por embajadas concurrente…
(2026-04-11). Destacan elección de Cuba al Comité de ONG de Naciones Unidas. radiohc.cu El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla destacó este viernes la elección de Cuba al Comité de las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (ONG), de Naciones Unidas para el período que inicia en 2027. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló que la nación antillana fue electa por aclamación al Comité, perteneciente al Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas (Ecosoc), y ejercerá como miembro de 2027 a 2030. | Subrayó que este resultado reconoce la ejecutoria de Cuba en la promoción de la participación de organizaciones no gubernamentales genuinas de todas las regiones…
(2026-04-11). Ecuador: Piden explicación por ataques a embarcaciones pesqueras. radiohc.cu Legisladores de la Revolución Ciudadana (RC) solicitaron al gobierno de Ecuador esclarecer las denuncias que persisten este sábado sobre ataques de fuerzas estadounidenses a pescadores ecuatorianos en altamar. | El pedido de los asambleístas de oposición busca aclarar lo ocurrido durante la desaparición de la embarcación Don Maca, que zarpó de Manta el 17 de marzo y perdió contacto el 26 de ese mes, mientras los pescadores aseguran haber sido interceptados, atacados y detenidos. | La solicitud apunta a fiscalizar los testimonios de las tripulaciones y también conocer sobre otros casos similares reportados en la z…
(2026-04-11). Milei Halts Key Tool for Identifying Children Lost During Argentina's Dictatorship. orinocotribune.com The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo recalled that around 300 people continue to live under false identities. | On Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei suspended the shipment of DNA identification kits to consulates abroad, interrupting a mechanism that had been in place for 20 years to identify children who disappeared during the dictatorship. | The measure was justified by alleged doubts about the legal validity of the samples' custody, an argument rejected by specialists who highlight the effectiveness of the process using diplomatic pouches since 2005. | The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo issued a statemen…
(2026-04-11). Chico Buarque returns to Casa de las Américas in Havana. radiohc.cu The renowned Brazilian composer and singer, Chico Buarque, returned this Friday to Casa de las Américas, invited by the Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez, in a pleasant atmosphere of shared memories. | "Those present recalled the Brazilian artist's visits to Cuba and his concerts. They expressed their gratitude for his work and his example of love, consistency, and dignity," Casa de las Américas highlighted in a statement on its social media. | Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez proposed this meeting in the Manuel Galich Hall of the prestigious cultural institution, along with other musicians and friends.
(2026-04-11). Meet the Puerto Rican Art Collective Bringing Chaos and Puppetry to the Masses. scheerpost.com Twin brothers Pablo and Efrain Del Hierro are the duo behind Poncili Creación, whose otherworldly puppets travel internationally to party with your inner child Ayi for Prism A Miami Art Week audience watched wide-eyed in December as a pair of towering, handmade puppets wobbled and lurched through Locust Projects as improvised music engulfed the space. …
(2026-04-11). Illegal UK weapons shipment intercepted in Belgian airport bound for Israel. thecanary.co 
After the farce of the Starmer government's fake and short-lived 'ban' on arms sales to Israel, illegal weapons destined for Israel have fallen foul of an NGO's efforts. A disguised cargo of weapons and military spare parts en route from the UK has been seized at Liège airport in Belgium. An operation by an NGO […] | By
(2026-04-11). Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears. aljazeera.com Barcelona clinch derby with 4-1 win against cross-city rivals Espanyol to move 9 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.