(2026-04-24). Not Even the Pope Is Safe from Trump's Threats. radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch * | With his supposed desire to portray himself as an all-powerful king, the convicted pedophile President Donald Trump lashed out without restraint against Pope Leo XIV because he disliked the comments the leader of the Catholic Church made about those responsible for wars around the world. | On several occasions, the Holy Father has condemned the leaders who spend billions on war and has stated that the world is being "ravaged by a handful of tyrants." | During a recent visit to Cameroon, he stated: | "The architects of war pretend to ignore that it takes only an instant to destroy, b…
(2026-04-24). Artists group launches boycott of New York cultural center 92NY over support for war, genocide. wsws.org 92NO has called for a boycott by speakers and the public of events to protest the institution's support for the ongoing genocide in Gaza, and the war in Iran and Lebanon.
(2026-04-24). Trump is fed up with the Iran war. no guarantee he restart it. haaretz.com Netanyahu hopes Trump will follow through on his threats against Iran, but it is doubtful the Islamic Republic is impressed by them ‚ñ The scale of the fighting in Lebanon is far more modest than the public might be led to believe ‚ñ The renewed focus on Gaza is not coincidental, nor is it detached from political considerations ‚ñ And what is unfolding within the Shin Bet under Zini should raise red flags…
(2026-04-24). Israel's 'peace' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-24). Taxpayer Revolt Grows Against Funding War, Empire, Genocide, And ICE. popularresistance.org Last week, on Tax Day, April 15, thousands of taxpayers took to the streets nationwide to demand: no more tax dollars for war, empire, genocide, and ICE. Coordinated actions took place in New York, New Jersey, Washington, D.C., Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, Minnesota, California, and other states. The nationwide Day of Action was initiated by the US Palestinian Community Network (USPCN) and Taxpayers Against Genocide(TAG) as a Pledge of Action. Dozens of other major civil society and human rights organizations signed the pledge and endorsed the Day of Action. Additionally, individual actions were planned b…
(2026-04-24). People Against Genocide abseil into UAV Tactical Systems factory in Leicester. thecanary.co 
From approximately 3am on Friday 24 April, People Against Genocide began occupying the roof of the Leicester factory of UAV Tactical Systems. Elbit Systems, Israel's biggest weapons maker, owns the company. UAV Tactical Systems produces drones for the Israeli military's killer drone fleet, of which Elbit supplies over 85%. Then at approximately 10am, an action […] | By
(2026-04-24). A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody: US President. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would not use a nuclear weapon in the war against Iran. | "Why would I use a nuclear weapon? We've totally, in a very conventional way, decimated them without it," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked whether he would use such a weapon. | REPORTER: Would you use a nuclear weapon against Iran? | PRESIDENT TRUMP: No. Why would a stupid question like that be asked? | Why would l use a nuclear weapon when we've totally decimated Iran without it? A nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody. pic.twitter.com/7hAlHLrNT4 | — Depar…
(2026-04-24). Russia sees rising threats to Bushehr nuclear site: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Moscow has taken note of increasing security threats to nuclear facilities, including the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2026-04-23). Insights | Consensus that 'disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime' should be strengthened: Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn The international community should strengthen the consensus that disrupting cultural heritage is a war crime, said a Malaysian scholar during the Islam-Confucianism Civilizational Dialogue 2026 held in Beijing last week.
(2026-04-24). IRGC Navy seizes Epaminondas container ship in Hormuz Strait. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Navy Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced that it has confiscated "Epaminondas" container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). How many US troops injured – 428 or…? Trump scared of public anger, covers up Iran war casualties. hindustantimes.com As Iran seizes two key ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a bombshell report alleges the Pentagon quietly cut wounded‚Äëin‚Äëaction figures from 428 down to 411 during the ceasefire. With officials calling it "the definition of a cover‚Äëup" and Trump misstating who died, questions over honesty and accountability are exploding.
(2026-04-24). America's AI Advantage Runs into Trouble in the Strait of Hormuz. wattsupwiththat.com The Iran war has shown two things at once. It has shown that AI now matters at operational speed, and it has shown that the material base required to sustain that advantage is narrower and more fragile than U.S. policy has treated it. Strategic reserves for critical semiconductor inputs, more diversified supply chains for industrial gases and specialty chemicals, and a policy framework that treats chip-material security as a national-security problem rather than a procurement footnote are no longer optional. They are part of the price of sustaining an AI advantage in a world where supply chains have become battle…
(2026-04-24). As third carrier strike group arrives, Trump orders Navy to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. wsws.org In a Truth Social post on Thursday morning, President Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be" that he claimed without proof were placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-24). Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz undermines suggestions that US forces have disabled its naval capabilities. | US President Donald Trump on Monday acknowledged that while Iran's conventional navy had been largely destroyed, its "fast-attack ships" had not been considered much of a threat. | He said any such vessels coming near a US blockade set up outside the strait would be "immediately ELIMINATED" using the "same system of kill" deployed in the Caribbean and Pacific, where US air strikes have hit suspected drug boats…
(2026-04-23). High energy costs focus of discussions at EU summit in Cyprus. ecns.cn How to bring down the high energy costs in European Union (EU) countries? This topic is expected to dominate most discussions at the informal meeting of heads of state or governments scheduled for Thursday and Friday in Nicosia, Cyprus, amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that transports roughly a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies.
(2026-04-24). Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a "shining example" of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned the Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, describing it as a deliberate attempt to silence truth and a grave violation of the international law.
(2026-04-24). Iran denounces Israel crime in occupied Palestinian territory. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has strongly condemned the continued Israeli crimes in the occupied Palestine in Gaza Strip, including the recent killing of civilians and assassination of the Palestinian activists.
(2026-04-24). US, Israel 'plan huge assault on Iran' as ceasefire hopes falter. newarab.com 
The dispute over the strategic waterway has emerged as a key hurdle in peace talks, with both countries engaged in an ongoing standoff after the US imposed a Tehran -…
(2026-04-24). Israel anti-Iran remarks failed attempt to justify aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says Israeli regime levels baseless accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran in a "desperate" attempt to justify its unlawful acts of aggression in the region.
(2026-04-24). Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after the US President Donald Trump criticized the Catholic leader last week for not doing so while speaking out against the US-Israel war with Iran. | Leo, the first US pope, also decried the deaths of "so many" civilians in the war and lamented the collapse of US-Iran peace talks in comments aboard his return flight to Rome after a four-nation Africa tour. | "I condemn all actions that are unjust. I condemn the taking of people's lives," the pope said in response to a question in a press c…
(2026-04-24). Pope Leo XIV once again denounces US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have created chaos for the global economy and for Iran's entire innocent population, who are suffering because of this war.
(2026-04-24). Baghaei categorically rejects Arab League claims against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian foreign ministry's spokesman has vehemently dismissed a resolution issued by the foreign ministers of the Arab League against Iran's defensive operations during the recent US-Israeli war of aggression.
(2026-04-24). US-Israel war on Iran is accelerating climate change. wsws.org A new analysis by the Climate and Community Institute finds that the first two weeks of the US-Israel war on Iran produced more greenhouse gas emissions than Iceland with its volcanos generates in a year and that the consequences for fossil fuel dependence will dwarf the emissions of the fighting itself.
(2026-04-24). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli attack on Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Tehran's Nabovvat Square late on Thursday to strongly condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their support for the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2026-04-24). Amid Hormuz deadlock, Somalia 'blocks' Israel's Red Sea shipping. newarab.com 
Tensions in the standoff between the US and Iran over the "In Iran there are no 'hard-liners' or 'moderates'. We are all Iranians and revolutionaries," Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrote in almost identical social media…
(2026-04-24). Palestine Chronicle LIVE BLOG: Trump Unveils New Iran Offer as Israel Threatens to 'Return Iran to Stone Age' — Day 55. wibailoutpeople.org
(2026-04-24). Report: U.S. plans strike on Hormuz defenses if cease-fire deteriorates. haaretz.com
(2026-04-24). The Push Toward Total War With Iran. popularresistance.org The language of peace still lingers in official statements—but on the ground, the machinery of war is accelerating. | In this stark and deeply unsettling conversation, retired U.S. Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Glenn Diesen to dismantle the illusion of diplomacy surrounding the Iran conflict. What's being sold as negotiation, he argues, is little more than theater—designed to calm markets, not stop bombs. | Behind the headlines, a far more dangerous reality is taking shape: a coordinated buildup for what Macgregor describes as a potential "total war" scenario, one that moves beyond military targets…
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi will begin a regional tour to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.
(2026-04-24). Iran FM to visit Islamabad with hopes of news US truce talks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Global Sumud Flotilla Expands By 50% In Italy. popularresistance.org Siracusa, Italy — On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Global Sumud Flotilla enters a new phase of escalation as vessels from Barcelona and across Italy converge at Marina di Siracusa, forming a significantly expanded unified fleet preparing to continue its journey toward Gaza. | With 25 additional boats joining in Italy, the flotilla now exceeds the size of last year's entire mission, signaling growing international participation and intensifying civilian pressure to challenge Israel's illegal siege on Gaza. With two additional ports still ahead, the mission continues to build in scale, coordination, and globa…
(2026-04-24). After The US Bombing, A Venezuelan Community Under Siege Speaks. popularresistance.org The large-scale US airstrike on Venezuela was unprecedented in modern history. The surprise attack forcibly kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Combatant Cilia Flores, from Fort Tiuna on the outskirts of Caracas. The US killed over 100 people in the early morning hours of January 3, 2026, including reportedly some civilians in the neighboring Ciudad Tiuna social housing complex. | We visited Ciudad Tiuna 50 days after the US bombing to hear the resident's accounts. We were the second "solidarity brigade" to visit Venezuela and the first to arrive by air.
(2026-04-24). Venezuela's Acting President to IMF: We Need the $5 Billion That Was Withheld 6 Years Ago. orinocotribune.com After showing the letter that Venezuela's Constitutional head of state, Nicolás Maduro, sent to the director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, on March 15, 2020, requesting access to US $5 billion to which Venezuela was entitled to in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic, the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported this Tuesday that she spoke with the IMF to access those Venezuelan assets. | "Today, I spoke with the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, Dr. Kristalina Georgieva, and I told her about the need for Venezuela to access its Special Drawing Rights. We…
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Strong tornado rips through US state of Oklahoma. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The footage shows that a powerful tornado has struck the US state of Oklahoma.
(2026-04-24). US's Trump resorting to sow discord among Iranian officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Lashing out at the US president, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, Chairman of Expediency Discernment Council has said that US President Donald Trump is sowing seeds of discord among the high-ranking officials of the country.
(2026-04-24). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is off, mid-war. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Security forces kill 22 militants in NW Pakistan Op.: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Pakistani security forces killed 22 militants during a joint intelligence-based operation in the country's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Iran defeat Sri Lanka at 2026 Asian Beach Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's national beach handball team beat Sri Lanka 2-0 at the 6th Asian Beach Games on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Let 10000 NJ May Day Protests Bloom! fightbackbetter.com 
All street able participants in NJ should make every effort to take the streets in the many locations throughout NJ where there will be protest events on May First. Of course we all know May Day is the date of international workers unity and solidarity and it is rooted in working class movements fighting against capitalism and for socialism and communism ideals. However it is also true that May Day in the United States right now represents the next major manifestation of national unity of struggle against a myriad of threats to our survival. At the same time we need to struggle to assure that the message of Ma…
(2026-04-24). Met police arrest pensioner for 'jury crime' already ruled not a crime. thecanary.co 
Met police officers have arrested pensioner and activist Trudi Warner, handcuffing and forcing her into a police van. Shrinking legal rights Her supposed offence? Holding a placard citing the law outside Woolwich Crown Court. The placard told jurors of their legal right — and legal right it is — to choose to acquit defendants because […] | By
(2026-04-24). Claim: Global Warming is Bringing Sexual Equality to Africa. wattsupwiththat.com The traditional taboo against Women fishing alongside men has been broken thanks to global warming.
(2026-04-24). Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary's election: Right-wing populism's dead end and the left's window of opportunity. links.org.au 
Boris Kagarlitsky argues that right-wing populists succeeded by absorbing the redistributive language of the left while abandoning any structural challenge to property relations.
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to attend F1 as SA bids to host race | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to attend a Formula One Grand Prix later this year as part of efforts to bring Formula One back to South Africa. | The visit forms part of the country's broader ambition to host an F1 race on African soil for the first time since the dawn of democracy. | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the development during a media briefing in Pretoria on Thursday. | "His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to join me at a Formula One Grand Prix later this year. This is a working visit, not a social…
(2026-04-24). Good Trouble on Good Friday, Faith Leaders at Crossroads Choosing Civil Disobedience over War Complicity. fightbackbetter.com 
Editor's Note: Rev. Erich Kussman of St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church in Trenton participated on Good Friday in a civil disobedience…
(2026-04-24). Top UK rights groups condemn conviction of Palestine activists. newarab.com 
Top UK rights groups have slammed the recent In a
(2026-04-24). Reparations For Slavery: A Legitimate Struggle. popularresistance.org When one person hurts another, common sense dictates that the person should apologize and, preferably, make amends for the harm they may have caused. Apologize, make amends, and ensure it won't happen again. These seem like basic rules of coexistence. Coexistence among people, but also among sectors of a society and among entire nations. History shows us that coexistence is not the norm. Colonialism and exploitation have been present, but the perpetrators of these crimes rarely acknowledge them. | The colonization of what is now called the Americas (beginning in 1492) is an example.
(2026-04-24). Sheboygan: Labor and Community Members Pack the House at Event. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-24). Volkswagen's China Reality Check: Why the Auto Giant Is Slamming the Brakes on Growth. thinktank.pk For years, Volkswagen dominated China's auto market, using it as a powerhouse for global sales and profits. Today, that narrative is changing fast. Slowing demand, fierce local competition, and the electric vehicle (EV) revolution are forcing the company to rethink its entire strategy. From Market Leader to Market Challenger Volkswagen's China chief, Ralf Brandstà§tter, has …
(2026-04-24). California gubernatorial debate exposes right-wing character of both capitalist parties. wsws.org Every Democrat on stage gave current Governor Gavin Newsom a passing grade on homelessness, exposing their support for the criminalization of poverty and their hostility to the working class.
(2026-04-24). Two killed, dozens injured in West Virginia chemical plant explosion. wsws.org Two workers were killed and another 30 injured in a West Virginia chemical plant explosion Wednesday at a facility 20 miles outside Charleston, the state capital.
(2026-04-24). Workers and youth in Adelaide speak out on Iran war and support a socialist perspective. wsws.org "I was drawn to the SEP's internationalist perspective to unite the working class. Capitalism is breaking down, that's why the working class needs to go on strike and organise workers at workplaces and industries independently."
(2026-04-24). China Calls On US To Heed The Voice Of Justice. popularresistance.org China's Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for Cuba on Monday, April 21, in the face of recent external threats, calling on the United States government to heed international outcry. | Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed that Washington must heed the voice of justice and immediately end the blockade, sanctions, and all mechanisms of coercion or pressure exerted against Cuba. | Beijing reiterated its willingness to collaborate with all parties to support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security. The Chinese government condemned US pressure, considering these actions to undermine peace and stabi…
(2026-04-24). Project Hail Mary: When a book survives the jump to film. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). The making of Lebanese singer-songwriter Tiara Wehbe. newarab.com 
Earlier this year, 24-year-old Lebanese artist "I kept delaying the release of this next so…
(2026-04-24). How the Tech World Turned Evil. portside.org How the Tech World Turned Evil |
(2026-04-23). China, Cambodia boost strategic ties, coordination. ecns.cn China and Cambodia have enhanced bilateral strategic coordination with the first meeting of their foreign ministers and defense ministers under the "2+2" strategic dialogue mechanism, which officials and experts said marks a significant institutional upgrade in bilateral relations and a deepened commitment to coordinated strategic positions.
(2026-04-23). Mediation without compulsion. ecns.cn There was a time when major countries measured their influence by the number of wars they could end.In a world roiled by perpetual might-is-right games, by turning mediation to apublic good, China is saying, in effect, that power can be exercised through restraint as well as force.
(2026-04-24). Hunger strike at Michigan immigrant detention center. wsws.org Hundreds of immigrant detainees at ICE's North Lake Processing Center have staged a hunger strike in protest of abusive conditions and excessive lengths of detention.
(2026-04-24). Beijing's Calculated Patience in the Middle East. fpif.org The current volatility in the Middle East has once again placed the global security architecture under immense strain. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the shipping lanes of the
(2026-04-24). Luke Littler vs the Noise: how a teenager is fighting fire with fire. thecanary.co 
Luke 'The Nuke' Littler gunning for glory Luke Littler walked into Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on Thursday night knowing exactly what was coming. The jeers arrived on cue — loud, sharp, and predictable. But the 17‚Äëyear‚Äëold was unaffected by the noise. He has heard much worse recently, and especially after Rotterdam, everything else feels like […] | By
(2026-04-24). FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Iran Be Replaced by Italy Amid US Political Pressure? thinktank.pk As the countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, an unexpected controversy has emerged—one that blurs the line between sport and politics. Speculation that Donald Trump could push to replace Iran national football team with Italy national football team has sparked global debate. At first glance, the idea appears improbable. Yet, in a world …
(2026-04-23). Comicomment: The ghosts Japan refuses to put to rest. ecns.cn Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday made a monetary offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine, one day after she sent a ritual offering to the shrine in the name of "prime minister."
(2026-04-24). Iran's crude price per barrel rises to $99 at global markets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The price of Iranian crude oil increased by three percent to more than $99 per barrel on the global markets.
(2026-04-24). Housing campaigners to stand for Socialist Alliance in Heffron, Balmain. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance has preselected Rachel Evans and Isaac Nellist for the seats of Heffron and Balmain in the March 2027 NSW election.
(2026-04-23). EconoScope | China's electric motorcycles gain ground overseas as orders surge into July. ecns.cn Orders for Chinese electric motorcycles have been booked through July, as strong demand from Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America continues to drive exports.
(2026-04-24). Afro-Descendants Ask How Black Lives Can Matter Without Acknowledging Their Existence. popularresistance.org This week the Colombian and Dutch governments will host the First International Conference to Phase Out Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia. The official goal of the conference, in part, is to "initiate a concrete process through which a coalition of committed countries, subnational governments, and relevant stakeholders can identify and advance enabling pathways to implement a progressive transition away from fossil fuels creating sustainable societies and economies." This in itself is a Sisyphean task, made even more difficult due to the fact that the world's premier petro-state, the United States, will not b…
(2026-04-23). Turning plastic waste into chess pieces. ecns.cn In the heart of Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, a quiet but powerful transformation is taking place—one that turns waste into opportunity, and discarded plastic into tools of learning, creativity, and hope.
(2026-04-24). "No More Symbolism" : Why Ukraine Is Demanding Europe Take a Harder Line on Russia. thinktank.pk Since the outbreak of the full-scale war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv's expectations from Europe have undergone a visible transformation. What began as a call for political solidarity and gradual integration into European structures has now evolved into a demand for decisive, security-driven involvement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made it clear that Ukraine …
(2026-04-24). Orbán's defeat: Strategic errors, elites of Fidesz and Tisza, Magyar's promises. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 12 Min Read April 24, 2026 By Yasin Okyay In the parliamentary elections in Hungary held on 12 April, the opposition Tisza Party, led by MEP and former Fidesz member Péter Magyar won by a clear margin. With 53.5 percent of the vote, the Tisza Party secured 138 seats …
(2026-04-24). Three Palestinians have been murdered, in just over 24 hours, by illegal Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank. thecanary.co 
Early on Tuesday afternoon, 21 April, settlers were spotted near the school and houses in the Western area of al Mughayyir village, northeast of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. Shortly afterwards, an urgent appeal was put out on the residents' WhatsApp groups for people to make their way to the boys' school as settlers […] | By
(2026-04-24). Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships. sanews.gov.za Cape Town hosts 2026 National School Sport Swimming Championships | Department of Basic Education and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture have partnered with Swimming South Africa to host the 2026 Autumn Swimming National School Sport Championships in Cape Town from 24 to 27 April. | The championships will take place at the University of the Western Cape Swimming Pool and are expected to bring together young swimmers from across the country in one of South Africa's flagship school sport events. | The National School Sports Championship, led by the two departments, is regarded as a key platform for talent identi…
(2026-04-24). Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone. sanews.gov.za Nkabinde Enquiry reaches key milestone | The Enquiry into the Fitness to Hold Office of Advocate Andrew Chauke, known as the Nkabinde Enquiry, has reached a critical stage with both legal parties having now formally closed their cases. | The enquiry is led by retired Justice Baaitse Elizabeth Nkabinde and was established in September last year to investigate and determine the fitness to hold office of Advocate Chauke, the Director of Public Prosecutions for the South Gauteng Division. | The enquiry will now proceed to the submissions phase. | "The Nkabinde Enquiry notes that all legal parties have now formally c…
(2026-04-23). Foreign investment increases as innovation drive deepens. ecns.cn Chinas improving innovation ecosystem, its vast market and more predictable policy environment are encouraging multinational companies to scale up investment and operations, cementing the countrys role as a hub for advanced industries and global trade.
(2026-04-24). US State Dept offers $10 mn reward for leader of Iraqi group. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-24). Open letter to President Donald Trump. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Sir, | Media reports in | India indicate certain comments attributable to you and which project India, Indians | in bad light. Your choice of words leaves much to desire. Is this really the | assessment you have about us Indians?
(2026-04-24). War as injustice: Why Australia should vote before it fights. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Cuba Plans a Double Boxing Bet Between Belgrade and America. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba today outlined its next path in professional and semi-professional boxing, with simultaneous presence in Chile, Serbia and Spain, in a bet that combines experience, titles and youth. | As if moving pieces on several boards at once, the Cuban team will alternate blows in South America and in notoriously demanding European venues. | The first round of this itinerary will take place tomorrow in Santiago, Chile, where the undefeated Erislandy àÅlvarez (6-0), Lázaro àÅlvarez (10-0), and Yusnier Sorsano (2-0) will step into the ring in 10-round bouts, with World Boxing Ass…
(2026-04-24). Iran highlights transit corridor initiatives at SCO meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) —Iran minister of roads and urban development has outlined her country latest initiatives to commercialize regional transit corridors and implement integrated corridor management systems at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
(2026-04-24). Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister In a statement on social media, as his annual medical report was released, Netanyahu, 76, said an early stage malignant tumor had been discovered during a
(2026-04-24). French, UK defence chiefs eye 'real progress' in Hormuz plan. newarab.com 
Britain and France Thursday voiced hope that military plans to secure the At a two-day meeting in London, military planners discussed the practicalities of a multinational mission led by the UK and France to protect navigation in the key waterway following a sustainable ceasefire, top defence officials said. | The aim is to form a "defensive, multinational mission that will strengthen the confidence of commercial shipping, and, if necessary, clear mi…
(2026-04-24). Labour's US gambit fails as Trump threatens tariff on UK digital tax. thecanary.co 
Once again, Trump is threatening the UK with tariffs, this time claiming that our Digital Services Tax unfairly targets American companies. This comes despite moves by Labour to appease US tech giants by easing competition enforcement. While talking to reporters at the White House yesterday, Trump said: We don't like it when they threaten our […] | By
(2026-04-24). Look beyond Mandelson: Trump, and the U.S. alliance, are the bigger picture. mronline.org 
The government is a busted flush.
(2026-04-24). Cuba Consolidates its Global Dominance in Baseball 5. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Cuba remains at the top of the world baseball5 ranking, according to the update released today by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). | Like the echo of balls bouncing off walls in Havana neighborhoods, the Caribbean island reaffirms its dominance in a discipline born of improvisation and now elevated to a global phenomenon. | The updated WBSC ranking places Cuba, the reigning world champion, at the top with 5827 points, followed by Japan (4385), France (4375), Chinese Taipei (4301), and Tunisia (3606), in a standings where the leader's lead seems to create a difficult…
(2026-04-24). Contractor for Bibby Stockholm asylum barge overcharged government by £118m. thecanary.co 
The contractor responsible for the Bibby Stockholm asylum barge and quarantine hotel rooms has admitted to overcharging the UK government by an eyewatering £118m. The Australian company, Corporate Travel Management (CTM), announced that it's making arrangements to pay back the money. However, there's a question we've got to ask here. Namely, how is there so […] | By
(2026-04-24). How Iran shattered Washington's short war plan? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The real cost of the war on Iran wasn't just in dollars, but in the collapse of the "quick victory" assumption itself.
(2026-04-24). Islamabad's Post-War Push: New Gulf Security Order Takes Shape. popularresistance.org US President Donald Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request has given Islamabad more time to push for a broader settlement between Washington, Tel Aviv, and Tehran. Yet even as diplomacy inches forward, the war has already triggered a deeper shift across West Asia. | A Pakistan-brokered truce is now tied to a broader regional realignment. Persian Gulf states, long dependent on Washington's military shield, are openly questioning whether that shield still works. In its place, a new conversation has emerged: one centered on regional defense cooperation led by Muslim-majority states…
(2026-04-24). Zimbabwe: Crackdown on Student Protesters Intensifies. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest the proposed Zimbabwe constitutional amendment extending the presidential term,London, April 18, 2026. | © 2026 Maynard Manyowa/News Images/NurPhoto via Reuters…
(2026-04-24). German defence minister presents new military strategy: Berlin prepares for major war against Russia. wsws.org On Wednesday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer presented a comprehensive military strategy for the first time in the history of the Bundeswehr. Published excerpts already leave no doubt that Berlin is systematically preparing for a major war, especially against Russia.
(2026-04-24). Palestine 36 — Film Review. mronline.org 
Annemarie Jacir's new film is not just a history lesson. By explaining Palestinians' fight against British colonialism, it helps us understand apartheid Israel.
(2026-04-24). EU could hit Israeli settlers with sanctions 'in coming days'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi, KRG Chief Barzani hold phone call on region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a phone call from President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the region.
(2026-04-24). Police detain man for wearing kippa with Israeli and Palestinian flags, cut off Palestine flag. haaretz.com Alex Sinclair says two officers detained him at a cafe, accusing him of incitement. When he refused to leave the police station without his kippa, an officer cut out the Palestinian flag…
(2026-04-24). CIA deaths in Mexico: Is Trump playing with fire? responsiblestatecraft.org On Sunday, two American and two Mexican officials were reportedly
(2026-04-24). VIDEO: Palestinian children protest against siege on school. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Palestinian children have protested the barbed wire erected by Israeli settlers in Umm al-Khair, in the occupied West Bank, demanding access to their school and freedom of movement.
(2026-04-24). Nexteer workers: It is time for the rank and file to take matters into our own hands! wsws.org Three weeks ago workers at the Nexteer Automotive plant in Saginaw, Michigan, overwhelmingly rejected a pro-company contract backed by the United Auto Workers International Union and UAW Local 699 officials.
(2026-04-23). Remains of 12 Chinese martyrs from Korean War buried in homeland. ecns.cn The remains of 12 CPV soldiers who lost their lives during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea (1950-1953) were laid to rest on Thursday in Shenyang.
(2026-04-24). The Trial of Majid Freeman, Day 2. thecanary.co 
When the judge entered the chamber at Birmingham Crown Court for day two of Majid Freeman's trial, DC Sean Lambert was already waiting in the witness box. Perhaps one of the most significant points of the day came in the afternoon, mentioned only as a passing thought. Cellebrite The prosecution's lead counsel, Tom Williams, had […] | By
(2026-04-24). Mexico enacts Universal Healthcare, Backward U.S. Disables Own. juancole.com (
(2026-04-24). Bottom-placed Real Oviedo Draw with Villarreal in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, April 23 (RHC) — Real Oviedo, at the bottom of the table, drew 1-1 with Villarreal at their Carlos Tartiere Stadium today in the closing match of the 32nd round of the Spanish Football League. | Villarreal, managed by Guillermo Almada and currently bottom of the table with 28 points, surprised everyone with a draw against a Villarreal side sitting in third place with 62 points, behind Real Madrid (73) and league leaders Barcelona (82). | In the 13th minute, Parejo took a penalty kick that was saved by the Villarreal goalkeeper, but some Oviedo players encroached into the area prematurely, and the ref…
(2026-04-24). Unyielding unity of people, officials defying US-Israel enemy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — The unity of people in the streets and cohesion of high-ranking officials of the country are the strong support for the Resistance Front and its borderless holy fighters in the war against the US and Israeli enemy.
(2026-04-24). Advocates demand release of Salah Sarsour from ICE custody. newarab.com 
Civil rights advocates are ramping up their demands for the release of Milwaukee-based Muslim leader Salah Sarsour from The 53-year-old president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, a Palestinian from the occupied West Bank who has been living in the US for 32 years, was seized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month when he was pulled over while driving his car. He was apprehended shortly after Canary Mission, a group that targets pro-Palestinian activists, ran a profile of him. | He…
(2026-04-24). Harvard Corporation demands graduate workers pay the price for Trump's assault on academic freedom. wsws.org As the Trump administration launches a scorched-earth campaign to bring higher education under the direct ideological control of the far right, Harvard's leadership has responded not by defending democratic principles but offloading the costs of this political warfare onto its workforce.
(2026-04-24). President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa addresses National Business Initiative 30 year anniversary | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the National Business Initiative (NBI), describing the organisation as a "powerful agent for change" that has helped shape South Africa's democratic journey over the past three decades. | The President addressed the NBI's 30th anniversary cocktail reception in Sandton, on Thursday evening. | The event marked 30 years of cooperation between government, business and civil society in advancing South Africa's economic and development transformation. | "It is truly a privilege to pay tribute t…
(2026-04-24). Election of so-called 'Putin agent' is no surprise to ordinary Bulgarians. responsiblestatecraft.org On April 19, parliamentary elections took place in Bulgaria for the eighth time in five years. It was the latest iteration of a pattern that has crept inwards from the European Union's eastern periphery, from
(2026-04-23). Guizhou bridge a magnet for thrill-seekers. ecns.cn When standing on a bridge 625 meters in the air, flanked by steep karst cliffs and a roaring river far below, the last thing most people would consider doing is to throw themselves off it.
(2026-04-24). NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill. sanews.gov.za NW Legislature to hold public hearings on Division of Revenue Bill | The North West Provincial Legislature will on Friday, 24 April 2026, host a series of public hearings on the Division of Revenue Bill (B5-2026) across several municipalities in the province. | The hearings will be led by the Portfolio Committee on Premier and Finance, chaired by Nathan Oliphant, and are scheduled to begin at 10: 00. | Residents and stakeholders will have an opportunity to make submissions on the bill at the following venues: | Barolong Boo Mariba Tribal Hall in Tshidilamolomo. | Vaal Reefs Hall in Orkney. | Kgetleng Municipal H…
(2026-04-24). Miami Between Polls and Lies. radiohc.cu Forty percent of Americans disapprove of the prolonged trade embargo against Cuba, and 61% oppose the United States using military force against the island, while a similar percentage approve of the U.S. maintaining official relations with Havana. | This was revealed at the end of March 2026 by the website YouGov (specializing in online research and opinion polls), and was suppressed by the destructive machinery of the war against Cuba, which seeks the exact opposite and fabricates thousands of lies and distortions daily as part of the psychological warfare to intimidate Cubans in Miami and the archipelago. | The…
(2026-04-24). US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Iran FM Araghchi holds phone calls with Pakistani officials. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani counterpart Muhammad Ishaq Dar and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday.
(2026-04-24). Martyred Leader led Islamic nation on path to power: cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Tehran's interim Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei guided the Islamic nation on power path with his steadfastness.
(2026-04-24). Lenin and today's socialist struggle in the United States. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc shares some thoughts on Leninism, democratic centralism, party organization and related matters for today's socialist struggle.
(2026-04-24). 15, married with children: inside an Israeli Hasidic code of silence. haaretz.com In pastoral Yavne'el, a Bratslav Hasidic community in northern Israel, very young boys and girls have been married off in secret for decades. Various testimonies, some publicized here for the first time, show this may be only the tip of the iceberg…
(2026-04-24). Black Portlanders Were Displaced; New Project To Aid Their Return. popularresistance.org In an era when the Fair Housing Act is under attack across the country, a nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, has broken ground on a mixed-use development project that will house hundreds of Black Portlanders who were previously displaced by the city's use of eminent domain. | The $163 million project, on a 2.99-acre site at the intersection of North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, will eventually be home to former residents and their descendants of Albina. The community in the North and Northeast sections of the city was once home to nearly 80% of Portland's Black population.
(2026-04-24). We had Amal Khalil by the grip of her hand. newarab.com 
We knew she was alive beneath the rubble — a real, breathing presence. Not in the abstract, not as rumour or hope. The 40-year-old female journalist, That is what made what followed so difficult to process—not only emotionally, but structurally. Because this was not a case of disappearance in the fog of war. It was a case of…
(2026-04-24). Global energy price surge pushes countries into survival mode. radiohc.cu The global rise in energy prices, driven by conflict in the Middle East, is shaking the foundations of the international economic system and exposing tensions that economic theory textbooks fail to fully capture. In principle, economics books argue that markets allocate resources efficiently: whoever can pay more gets what they need.
(2026-04-24). Iran slams US endorsing of assassinations amid fragile truce. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sharing a post advocating the assassination of Iranian officials who oppose an agreement with the US, calling the move 'a deep moral collapse'.
(2026-04-24). 'Shocking' increase in explicit racism at work in recent years — TUC. thecanary.co 
New TUC polling shows Black and ethnic minority workers have faced a significant increase in overt forms of racism at work over the past six years. The union body says wider unfair treatment and discrimination of Black and ethnic minority workers is "plaguing the labour market". And it's calling for urgent action to stamp out […] | By
(2026-04-24). U.S. Southern Command maritime executions surge as international attention shifts to U.S. atrocities in West Asia. mronline.org The latest series of attacks, which the U.S. regime continues to characterize as counter-narcotics measures, has resulted in at least 14 additional deaths since late March.
(2026-04-24). Iran to make criminal aggressor regret its actions: Army cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Commander Major General Amir Hatami has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country will make the criminal aggressor regret for its actions.
(2026-04-24). Trump Justice Department intervenes to defend fascists and neo-Nazis. wsws.org The indictment is a political provocation aimed at intimidating all opposition to the Trump administration's policies of war, social cuts and dictatorship.
(2026-04-24). SEP holds meeting in Adelaide, South Australia on the Iran war and the fight for socialism. wsws.org The meeting, titled "After the South Australian election: Stop the war in Iran! Fight for a socialist program!" advanced the fight to build an Adelaide branch of the SEP as a component of the broader struggle to build a global movement of the working class against the threat of world war.
(2026-04-24). Milwaukee Teachers, Students, Labor and Community Supporters March to Demand Wage Increases and Better Conditions. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-23). Xi urges efforts to further review, apply development experience of east China's Yiwu. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged efforts to further review the development experience of the city of Yiwu in east China's Zhejiang Province, and put it to good use.
(2026-04-23). Viral videos highlight sense of safety in China. ecns.cn Social media reels showing Chinese police officers patiently explaining how firearms work to curious children.Fueling much online discussion about the"sense of safety"in China.
(2026-04-24). No plan for Azzurri to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA)- Italian Sports Minister, Andrea Abodi, has described a proposal for his country to replace Iran at World Cup as "not appropriate", rejecting any idea that Azzurri will be granted a last-minute berth at this summer's tournament.
(2026-04-24). US considers terror designation for Yemen's Islah party. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). Arab, Muslim states slam Israeli raids on Jerusalem holy sites. newarab.com 
(2026-04-24). AI is a double-edged sword for Indigenous land protection, UN experts warn. grist.org 
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. | Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII, are wrestling with a paradox: how to harness AI's protective capabilities without fueling the extractive forces they've resisted for generations. | A new
(2026-04-24). Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger? responsiblestatecraft.org In 1863, Francis Lieber, the Prussian-American jurist commissioned by Abraham Lincoln to codify the laws of land warfare, wrote that no soldier may kill an enemy "who has laid down his arms." War, however brutal, must remain an act performed by a morally responsible agent who can account for what he has done and to whom it has been done. The Lieber Code was imperfect. Its application was racially selective and its humanitarian ambitions frequently betrayed in practice. But its foundational premise survived two world wars, the drafting of the Geneva Conventions and the development of every weapons system from…
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary fired among growing conflict with Pentagon leaders. ecns.cn Top defense leader John Phelan was suddenly fired as U.Navy Secretary on Wednesday, April 22, amid his growing discord with other Pentagon figures, officials say.
(2026-04-24). Why the Iran War Ceasefire Reflects Deeper Global Power Struggles. thinktank.pk The recent extension of the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran war has been presented as a diplomatic success, offering a temporary sense of calm in a highly volatile region. However, beneath this appearance of stability lies a far more complex reality. The ceasefire is not a resolution of the conflict but rather a temporary pause …
(2026-04-24). Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO over Iran rift. newarab.com 
An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish The policy options are detailed in a note expressing frustration at some allies' perceived reluctance or refusal to grant the United…
(2026-04-24). BOOK REVIEW: — a century of change and what endures. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-24). Weather service warns of approaching cold front. sanews.gov.za Weather service warns of approaching cold front | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned that a well-developed cold front is expected to affect the Western Cape and the Namakwa region in the Northern Cape from Sunday afternoon. | Rainfall of between 20mm and 40mm is forecast over the south-western parts of the Western Cape. | Strong interior winds of 40—50 km/h, with gusts reaching 70—90 km/h, are also expected over the southern parts of the Namakwa region and the Central Karoo in the Western Cape on Sunday, 26 April 2026. | On Monday, 27 April 2026, daytime temperatures are expected to d…
(2026-04-24). Warlord Haftar is tightening his grip on Libya, with a US imprimatur. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-24). The Iran War and the End of the American Empire. juancole.com
(2026-04-24). El Gamal family released from ICE detention. wsws.org The Trump administration held Hayam El Gamal and her five children, ages 5 to 18, at the Dilley family detention center in Texas for nearly 10 months as punishment for the alleged crimes of the children's father.
(2026-04-24). "My Signature for the Homeland" at the Cuban Embassy in the United States. radiohc.cu The staff of the Cuban Embassy in the United States has joined the "My Signature for the Homeland" / "Mi firma por la Patria" movement, which demonstrates the Cuban people's commitment to peace and their right to defend themselves against any attempt at aggression. | "With our signatures, we will reaffirm our unwavering commitment to peace, which is the essence of the Cuban nation," said the Deputy Chief of Mission of Cuba, Ambassador Tanieris Diéguez, after everyone sang the National Anthem and began signing the document at the embassy in Washington. | "We are men and women who love peace, defenders of solidarit…
(2026-04-23). US, Iran fight verbal duel as truce teeters on brink. tribune.com.pk 
Iran and the US appeared locked in a prolonged war of attrition, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued near-identical statements on Thursday asserting national unity following US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's leadership was divided by internal infighting. | The US president expressed frustration with Iran's leadership as he awaited a "unified" proposal to end the war. | "Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don't know! The infighting between the 'Hardliners,' who have been losing BADLY on the battlefield…
(2026-04-23). Israeli Troops Say Mass Looting of Occupied Southern Lebanon 'Routine'. news.antiwar.com South of the newly-established Yellow Line, Israel has established de facto military occupation of over 50 Lebanese municipalities, and has been demolishing homes and preventing the return to displaced locals. The destruction goes deeper than that, however. A new report from Israel's Haaretz quotes numerous Israeli soldiers within southern Lebanon saying that the looting of …
(2026-04-23). What to expect next in the fragile ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon. mondoweiss.net 
As the U.S. and Iran face off in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel will do everything it can to reignite the war with Iran and resume its offensive in Lebanon.
(2026-04-23). new buffer zone in Lebanon stop fiber optic drones. haaretz.com Fiber-optic drones developed in Ukraine are reaching the region, offering Hezbollah a cheap, precise weapon that can bypass Israel's electronic defenses…
(2026-04-23). Headlines for April 23, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Says It's Collecting Tolls for Ships Transiting Strait of Hormuz, Senate Republicans Defeat Iran War Powers Resolution for Fifth Time, Pentagon Fires Navy Secretary John Phelan After Clashes with Hegseth, Despite Ceasefire, Israel Kills 5 in Lebanon, Including Journalist Amal Khalil, FBI Launched Probe of New York Times Reporter Following Unflattering Coverage of Kash Patel, Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia Dies at 80, Toxic Gas Release at West Virginia Metal Refining Plant Kills 2, Injures 30 Others, American Lung Association: Nearly Half of U.S. Children Are Breathing Dangerous Air Pollution, H…
(2026-04-23). Lebanese, Israeli envoys to meet at White House, Trump to greet: Official. tribune.com.pk 
The ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel will meet at the White House, and will be greeted on arrival by President Donald Trump, a US official confirmed Thursday. | "The ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon will now take place at the White House. President Trump will greet the representatives upon their arrival," a White House official told Anadolu. | The meeting is expected to begin at 4 pm local time (2100GMT). It was originally scheduled to take place at the State Department, but was changed hours before it was slated to start. | Read: UN says destruction of Jesus statue by Israeli soldier in Leba…
(2026-04-23). Israel kills five in Lebanon as Beirut seeks 'truce' extension. newarab.com 
A second strike then targeted a nearby building in the same village, wounding Khalil and trapping her beneath the rubble. She was later found dead at the scene, her employer, the prominent newspaper Al Akhbar, anno…
(2026-04-23). Targeted Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil bombed and left to die by Israel. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Jeremy Loffredo of Drop Site News Prominent Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has been killed in what appeared to be a targeted attack by the Israeli military in the town of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Her employer, Al-Akhbar, confirmed the death of their correspondent on Wednesday evening. Khalil and Zeinab Faraj, a freelance photojournalist, were…
(2026-04-23). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-23). Israel Kills Journalist in Lebanon After "Hunting" Down Her and a Colleague. truthout.org Israeli forces killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded her colleague, Zeinab Faraj, on Wednesday, firing multiple strikes on the journalists in southern Lebanon in Israel's latest attack on journalists covering its violence across the region. Khalil and Faraj were taking cover in a nearby house after an Israeli strike near their car, while they were out reporting on an Israeli strike on… |
(2026-04-23). How Does One Exterminate an Entire Civilization? orinocotribune.com On April 7, on his Truth social media network, President Trump issued the following threat to Iran: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." | What is terrifying is not only the intention of a president of a nuclear power to prepare for the extermination of an entire civilization but also the silence and morbid curiosity with which this monstrous statement has been received by the dominant "public opinion" across the world. | Few were horrified by the public and official threat to kill millions of people—children, adults, and the elderly—and to devastate their culture,…
(2026-04-23). US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files. aljazeera.com Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
(2026-04-23). U.S. billionaires buy power, Cuba's people build it. cpusa.org 
There's a word that gets thrown around a lot in the U.S. — democracy. The ruling class loves to wrap itself in it, especially when it's time to attack anyone who refuses to bow to Wall Street, including working-class people here at home. But lately, the target is Cuba again. | With Cuba, the Trump regime is tightening the screws, escalating the decades-long blockade, and ramping up the corporate smear machine. Their message is always the same lie: "Cuba is a dictatorship. We are the beacon of freedom." | But let's think for a moment on our democracy in the U.S. Who actually rules? Who decides what happen…
(2026-04-23). Donald Trump's exploited States of America. mronline.org 
Tariffs, kidnappings, blockades, bombings, and constant threats of escalation mark U.S. President Donald Trump's second term. The reason for the aggression: the U.S. must free itself from exploitation by other countries. According to Trump, the others are enriching themselves at the expense of the U.S. market, NATO partners are leaving the U.S. to shoulder the …
(2026-04-23). Is Iran 'collapsing financially'? Trump claims USA's Hormuz blockade is costing Tehran $500 mn a day. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump claims Iran is "collapsing financially" as Washington ramps up economic and military pressure despite extending the ceasefire. With tensions centered around the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. has deployed advanced surveillance systems like GARC drones to monitor Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Tehran, however, rejects the narrative, insisting it will not bow to sanctions or blockade pressure. Is this maximum pressure working—or pushing the region closer to escalation?
(2026-04-22). InsightsÔΩúTrump's speech of 'wiping out Iran's civilization' refuted by Malaysian scholar. ecns.cn At least 56 historical and cultural heritage sites in Iran have been severely damaged in the war waged by the U.S. and Israel, according to reports. Among them, the "Hall of Mirrors" at the Golestan Palace in Tehran was notably devastated, with repairs expected to take at least 15 years. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened to "wipe out Iran's civilization."
(2026-04-23). War Chokes the Food Chain: Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Hunger Shock. scheerpost.com UN officials warn that the U.S.—Iran conflict and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz are triggering a fertilizer collapse that could ripple into food shortages, soaring prices, and mass hardship worldwide. Staff A farmer stands in a field outside Amritsar, India, scattering fertilizer across green crops—an ordinary act that now sits at the edge …
(2026-04-23). Iran's legal legitimacy in controlling the Strait of Hormuz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Iran's control of Hormuz isn't defiance—it's law. Bound by 1958 innocent passage rules, not 1982 transit rights, Tehran holds legal ground that Washington can't challenge.
(2026-04-23). Prolonged Closure of Strait of Hormuz May Lead to Global Hunger Catastrophe. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. "About a third of the world's… |
(2026-04-23). The Looming Food Crisis: Why the Strait of Hormuz is Disrupting Global Agriculture. democracynow.org 
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fuel costs and caused shortages of key fertilizers around the world, wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry. Adam Hanieh, director of the SOAS Middle East Institute at the University of London, says the effects could be felt for a long time, particularly in the Global South. | "About a third of the world's basic fertilizers now pass through the Strait of Hormuz," says Hanieh, who adds that the "coming food crisis" is compounded by the climate and debt crises in much of the developing world. "I…
(2026-04-23). Clearing Hormuz Strait mines could take six months: report. geo.tv 
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 22, 2026. — Reuters A Pentagon assessment said it could take six months to completely clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian-laid mines, which could keep oil prices high, the Washington Post reported on…
(2026-04-23). Trump orders Iran mine-layers sunk as Iran tolls tankers. geo.tv 
Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, April 20, 2026. — ReutersPentagon says US forces boarded tanker carrying Iranian oil. Says it will continue maritime enforcement against illicit networks.Ceasefire only meaningful if not violated through…
(2026-04-22). Trump not viewing Iran's ships seizure near Hormuz Strait as breach of ceasefire: White House. ecns.cn The IRGC also targeted a Greek-owned ship named Euphoria on Wednesday, a third"violating ship"attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now stranded on Irans shores, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency reported.
(2026-04-23). Protesting Israel-US attacks on Iranian Schools, Colleges. juancole.com — | Letter regarding U.S.-Israel attacks on Iranian educational infrastructure: |
(2026-04-23). Iran to pursue US-Israel attack on scientific centers: VP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — An Iranian vice president says the country will pursue in international forums the attacks on scientific centers by the United States and the Israeli regime.
(2026-04-23). Aftermath of US-Israel strikes on girls' dormitory in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Umm al-Banin dormitory, part of a school complex in Ravansar county of Kermanshah province, was struck during the military aggression of the Israeli regime and the United States on Iran.
(2026-04-23). TUCKER BAILS, LATINOS BOLT — AND A BIDEN INSIDER ADMITS HE'D HAVE BOMBED IRAN FOR BIBI TOO. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer We are starting to see buyer's remorse across the political spectrum. As the AP reports—stating the obvious—polls show Latino voters breaking from the president, while at the same time Tucker Carlson is publicly apologizing for supporting him. Even within MAGA, cracks are forming, underscored by the resignation of Joe Kent. But the truth …
(2026-04-23). Iran slams use of neighbors' soil by enemy for attacks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Iranian ambassador to the UN condemned the United States' use of the airspace and territory of several Persian Gulf Arab states to carry out unlawful strikes against Iran during the recent war of aggression.
(2026-04-23). Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping. newarab.com 
Iran has banked the first proceeds from With planned peace talks hanging in the balance, more fuel-hungry airlines cancelled flights, oil pric…
(2026-04-23). Edge of a deal or slide to conflict? tribune.com.pk 
No signs of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States, as of now. Yet, security details remain intact in Islamabad. | This suggests that the door to a diplomatic breakthrough, however narrow, has not entirely closed, even as uncertainty continues to hang over the next phase of negotiations. | "There is no positive move but no negative move either," said a source, referring to the security details on the ground amid the radio silence as far as the next round of talks are concerned. | If all went as per plan, the US and Iranian negotiators would have been in a huddle on Wednesday, seeking to thr…
(2026-04-23). 'Territorial theft with better branding': Israel keeps advancing its 'Yellow Line' in Gaza. therealnews.com 
(2026-04-23). Sumud flotilla marks biggest Gaza aid effort as fleet doubles. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). US soldier charged with using Polymarket to bet on Nicolas Maduro abduction. aljazeera.com The suspect, 38-year-old Gannon Ken Van Dyke, allegedly made $400,000 from insider knowledge of the Venezuela attack.
(2026-04-23). Venezuela: Far-Right María Corina Machado Does Not Meet Amnesty Law Requirements. orinocotribune.com The president of the Venezuelan National Assembly's Commission for Monitoring the Amnesty Law, Jorge Arreaza, has reiterated that far-right politician María Corina Machado does not meet the legal requirements to qualify for the benefits of this law. According to the official, Machado's stance in support of US imperialism excludes her from any pardon. | "If the judge sees that you requested an invasion once, twice, or three times, it's no longer applicable," Arreaza stated emphatically this Wednesday, April 22. "The law is very clear." | The commissioner highlighted the fact that amnesty is not an automatic proces…
(2026-04-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-23). Nothing About This Dystopia Feels Natural. scheerpost.com Caitlin Johnstone Substack Nothing about this dystopia feels natural. We all sense it deep in our marrow. We all know something has gone terribly wrong. If you lived in an alternate reality without wars or poverty, where everyone had enough and governments did what's in the interests of the people and the ecosystem, it would …
(2026-04-23). USS George HW Bush arrives in Central Command area, giving US 3 aircraft carriers in region. tribune.com.pk 
The USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier has arrived in the US Central Command area of responsibility, the force announced Thursday, bringing the total number of American carrier strike groups in the region to three. | The carrier is sailing in the Indian Ocean, CENTCOM said on X. | Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Indian Ocean in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 23. pic.twitter.com/oDcTM6YMLF | — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 23, 2026 | The Nimitz-class carrier departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia in late March, reaching the regi…
(2026-04-23). FAA Levels Up Recruiting: Gamers Targeted for Air Traffic Control Jobs. wattsupwiththat.com No, gaming alone doesn't replace discipline or judgment. However, targeting people already wired for rapid decision-making and complex task management is a far more sensible strategy than the bureaucratic drift of recent years.
(2026-04-23). Bulgaria's parliamentary election returns Radev's Progressive Bulgaria with an absolute majority. wsws.org Workers and youth will soon confront a Radev administration determined to defend the interests of the imperialist powers and the Bulgarian ruling class.
(2026-04-23). Trump Shares Racist Podcast Transcript Full of Attacks on Immigrants. truthout.org In a Truth Social post on Wednesday evening, President Donald Trump shared a transcript of a far right podcast that delved into racist viewpoints against nonwhite immigrants entering the United States. The podcast from host Michael Savage railed against immigrants from countries he deemed as undesirable, using those bigoted views to justify terminating the birthright citizenship clause of the… |
(2026-04-23). Russian-Indian Partnership in Arctic Resource Development. infobrics.org The large-scale development of the Arctic region, and above all, the profitable extraction of its mineral resources, poses an unprecedented challenge, extending beyond the traditional Arctic nations…
(2026-04-23). For the second year in a row, Nakba Day march canceled due to Israel Police limits. haaretz.com Organizers say they had no choice after police demanded they limit the march to 1,000 people and bar Palestinian flags. Instead, a panel on the Nakba was broadcast on Zoom…
(2026-04-23). Trump Justice Department indicts Southern Poverty Law Center in frame-up to aid fascist groups. wsws.org The indictment does not expose a fraud against donors but the Trump administration's effort to criminalize the monitoring of fascist organizations and rehabilitate the white supremacists the SPLC exposed.
(2026-04-23). Resourceful Earth Day: Fred Smith on Julian Simon. wattsupwiththat.com "The problems of famine, overpopulation, poverty, and disease are resolvable. In fact, they have been resolved in the United States and other places where human ingenuity is free to solve them."
(2026-04-23). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.
(2026-04-23). CATL says new batteries cut charging time, extend EV range. ecns.cn Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) said it has developed a new generation of electric vehicle batteries designed to reduce charging times and extend driving range.
(2026-04-23). FM Dar urges UNSC president to press India to restore Indus Waters Treaty. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Thursday urged the United Nations to call upon India to restore full implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that New Delhi's "illegal" decision to hold the accord in abeyance carried grave peace, security, and humanitarian consequences for the region. | The development comes after the completion of one year since India placed the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance following last year's April 22 attack in Pahalgam in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in which 26 people were killed by unidentified assailants. | According to a statement issued by Pakistan's Mission to…
(2026-04-23). Wind and solar focus threaten America's and South Africa's economy. onlineopinion.com.au All countries urgently need more reliable, affordable electricity to create jobs, reduce poverty, and improve lives. South Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to electricity.
(2026-04-23). Australia: Two workers killed on the job in Brisbane in three days. wsws.org These terrible deaths point to a rising toll due to unsafe conditions and increased rates of exploitation in Australia and internationally.
(2026-04-23). original sin is also its best-kept secret. haaretz.com While Israeli settlers are permitted to mark Independence Day with West Bank processions celebrating ethnic cleansing, Palestinians are barred from commemorating the Nakba. All of it serves a broader effort to deny and erase Palestinian pain and loss…
(2026-04-23). African creators struggle to secure decent income in gig economy. globalvoices.org The legal framework for click-worker protection remains underdevelopedGlobal VoicesImage taken from In less than a decade, Africa has become one of the most dynamic
(2026-04-23). US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry. tribune.com.pk 
The United States Department of Justice said on Thursday it would immediately loosen restrictions on some marijuana products and move quickly to reclassify the drug as less dangerous, in one of the biggest changes to US drug policy in decades. | The move does not legalise marijuana across the US, but it is likely to reshape the $47 billion industry, which has faced continued barriers at the federal level, even as all but two US states have legalised it in some form for medical use and nearly half have legalised it for recreational use as well. | State-regulated medical marijuana prod…
(2026-04-23). Delimitation Bill 2026 tabled as Parliament's Special Session begins. ummid.com The Narendra Modi-led BJP government tabled on the first day of the Parliament's Special Session Thursday April 16, 2026 three bills to implement 33% women's reservation in legislature, delimitation, and increase number of seats for Union Territories.
(2026-04-23). Rights Need to Guide Global Fossil Fuel Phaseout. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day in front of the White House on April 22, 2023, in Washington, DC. | © 2023 AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File…
(2026-04-23). How one rogue judge stacked the odds against Palestine Action. electronicintifada.net Defendants in the Filton case have been prevented from arguing that their actions amounted to reasonable force to prevent war crimes.
(2026-04-23). Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea. aljazeera.com Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.
(2026-04-23). Kerala Minister was asked about SSLC, Plus Two 2026 results date, his response. ummid.com Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE), also called as Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan, is declaring Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) or Class 10, and Plus Two or Class 12th board examination 2026 results in May.
(2026-04-23). Will the Green Party's affordability crisis policies work? thecanary.co 
The Green Party has announced policies to tackle the affordability crisis. But will they work? Green Party: 10: 1 pay ratio A key policy Green Party leader Zack Polanski and deputy leader Rachel Millward spoke of is that CEOs cannot earn more than 10 times their lowest-paid employee. This will likely be a progressive regulation, generally. […] | By
(2026-04-23). China rolls out guideline to build youth-friendly cities. ecns.cn China has rolled out a new guideline to deepen the development of youth-friendly cities, aiming to systematically optimize an environment in which young people can"enter, stay, live comfortably and succeed in their careers".
(2026-04-23). Anonymous Cabinet Minister wants Starmer gone. thecanary.co 
An anonymous Cabinet Minister has told centrist outlets, iPaper, that they think Starmer needs to go. As you'd expect with Labour, though, it seems like no one is quite sure what to do — and we're going to be subjected to more dithering: EXC: A Cabinet minister tells @theipaper they've lost patience with Sir Keir […] | By
(2026-04-23). D4VD Murder Case: What Celeste Rivas Hernandez's Autopsy Revealed About Her Death. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | New details have come to light in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body
(2026-04-23). Peru: Flash Point in US-China Rivalry. fpif.org The Trump Doctrine in the Americas has prioritized addressing China's expanding regional influence. Over the last decade, Chinese investment in Chinese investment in South America has centered around several key natural resources, including lithium, a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries…
(2026-04-23). Working class support for One Nation (Part I): Towards an honest explanation. links.org.au 
Lisbeth Latham argues the surge in support for One Nation has forced a question the Australian left has avoided answering honestly: why do some workers support a politics that appears to cut against their own material interests?
(2026-04-22). New ISO standard on pigment quality testing expected to cut industry waste. ecns.cn China has led the development of a new international standard for pigment quality testing, which has been formally published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), according to media reports.
(2026-04-23). Racist Houston Cop Relieved Of Duties After Self-Recording N-Word-Laced Rant About Her Hatred For Black People. newsone.com 
(2026-04-23). Can fish hook voters in India's West Bengal elections? aljazeera.com In battle for India's West Bengal election, PM Modi's men campaigned with fish in hand to try to connect with voters.
(2026-04-23). Tom Steyer Opposed Single-Payer. Now He's Running On It. levernews.com 
(2026-04-23). Nakba events held in 1948 Palestinian villages stress return. newarab.com 
Palestinian villages depopulated since 1948 inside Israel held a series of events on Wednesday, 22 April, marking attachment to the right of return, the land, and the transmission of collective memory between generations to commemorate the Israeli-imposed
(2026-04-23). ICC: Court Sends Duterte Case to Trial. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is seen on a screen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, March 14, 2025.‚ÄØ | © 2025 Peter Dejong/AP Photo…
(2026-04-23). Minab martyrs honored at Imam Reza shrine ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A commemoration for martyrs from Minab's Shajareh Tayyebeh School was held at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad.
(2026-04-23). Democrats up in Virginia, but US voters may pay price for redistricting war. aljazeera.com Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
(2026-04-23). Poll Finds Just 4 Percent of Democrats Support Increasing Military Aid to Israel. truthout.org New polling has found that just 4 percent of Democratic voters support increasing military aid to Israel, marking a massive rift with congressional Democrats at a time when other polling has found that disapproval of Congress has tied its all-time high. The Economist/YouGov polling released this week found that only 11 percent of American adults say that the U.S. should increase military aid… |
(2026-04-23). Industry Insider Seeks to Eviscerate U.S. Forest Service. commondreams.org As the country hurtles toward a potentially record-setting fire season, a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to drastically resize and restructure the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) would effectively eviscerate key research and protections for the nation's public lands,
(2026-04-23). Tomgram: Alfred McCoy, Military Disasters and the End of Empire. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. My life began in wartime — World War II — and, if Donald Trump has anything to say about it, will evidently end in war, too. The president who, as advertised, didn't go to war in his first …
(2026-04-23). Florida's assembly line of death: The execution of Chadwick Willacy and the political machinery behind America's killing season. wsws.org Willacy was the eighth person executed this year in the US and the fifth in Florida, the latest casualty of an accelerating machinery of death overseen by Governor Ron DeSantis.
(2026-04-23). Israel quietly pushes plans for another West Bank settlement. newarab.com 
After re-establishing the settlements of Homesh and Sanur, which were removed under
(2026-04-23). General Wesley Clark: After 9/11 USA wanted to take down 7 countries within 5 years. mronline.org Iraq, Syria, Libya, Sudan, Somalia Lebanon and Iran.
(2026-04-23). Pro-government activists try to storm Israeli High Oct. 7 probe hearing. haaretz.com Amid raucous proceedings on petitions challenging the government's refusal to convene a state commission of inquiry on the Oct. 7 massacre, the justices were directed to leave the courtroom as protesters pounded on the courtroom doors…
(2026-04-23). Sheikh Baha'i: Prominent scholar of Safavid era. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Commemorations of Sheikh Baha'i underscore his role in Safavid Iran, where he combined scientific inquiry, religious scholarship, and public service, leaving a lasting imprint on culture, architecture, and governance in Iran.
(2026-04-23). Jefferson Einstein health workers say North Philly pediatric practices closures will leave 'a hole' in communities. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nurses and other staff at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are accusing health system owners of divesting services from communities and leaving children and families in North Philly with fewer health care options due to planned pediatric closures. | Jefferson Health, which acquired the former Einstein Healthcare Network in 2021, confirmed it will shutter four longstanding pediatric practices by the end of June, including the Pediatric and Adolescent Ambulatory Center…
(2026-04-23). Wannabe Restore Society slapped down by York Student body. thecanary.co 
Students at the University of York, led by the York Student Action Network staged a loud but peaceful demonstration against the ratification of the Restore Britain Society. Whilst the protest remained non-violent, the atmosphere remained tense due to the annoyingly aggressive tactics of said society. The society, whose parent party is led by dickhead-in-chief Rupert […] | By
(2026-04-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Thursday, April 23.
(2026-04-23). Philadelphia budget 2026: Isaiah Thomas, Rue Landau want $6 million allocated for arts. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It's budget season in Philadelphia, as the mayor and City Council are hammering out the allocation of city funds for 2026-2027. | Amid a push for increased arts funding, Councilmember Isaiah Thomas argued that the arts deliver a net-positive investment. | "There's always a juggle, there's always a tug of war," he said. "What we know about the arts and culture community that's very different than almost every other sector is every time we invest, the investment returns to us…
(2026-04-23). Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada. aljazeera.com Press advocates have warned of hostile rhetoric towards journalists and increasingly restrictive policies under Milei.
(2026-04-23). Starmer accused of misleading parliament AGAIN. thecanary.co 
On Wednesday 23 April, Keir Starmer responded to his critics at Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs). Several of his rivals probed him to establish if he'd previously misled Parliament on the subject of Peter Mandelson's vetting. Because Starmer is so ruthlessly incompetent, it seems he may have misled Parliament AGAIN in the course of trying to […] | By
(2026-04-23). Britain's Skyrocketing Green Energy Prices are Forcing Internet Providers to Ration Access. wattsupwiththat.com "… Energy costs are continuing to surge with prices increasing by 70% in recent years. …"
(2026-04-23). Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Announced By Department Of Justice, Months After Trump Executive Order. progressivehub.net TOM ANGELL | MARIJUANA MOMENT…
(2026-04-23). UK court: Peter Tatchell Palestine protest ban 'unreasonable'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-23). Big Oil breaks everything. mronline.org 
The planet, our democracy, our courts…
(2026-04-23). Outrage as "white British master" rapist John Ashby avoids front pages. thecanary.co 
Journalist Sangita Myska and former First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf were among those enraged by the rape and Islamophobic abuse of a Sikh woman, whom her white supremacist attacker, John Ashby, wrongly assumed to be Muslim, as well as the lack of mainstream accountability for him. John Ashby: where's the coverage? Yousaf said the […] | By
(2026-04-23). 93.70% Pass CBSE 10th 2026 Exam, Check Result Details Here. ummid.com CBSE 10th Result 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared today i.e Wednesday April 15, 2026 the result of Class Xth board exams held in February/March 2026 on its official website cbseresults.nic.in.
(2026-04-23). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-23). Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty: UN. newarab.com 
More than 30 million people will be pushed back into poverty by the Fertiliser shortages – worsened by the blocking of cargo vessels through the
(2026-04-23). Japan's moves on Yasukuni Shrine blatantly provoke international justice: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine constitute a blatant provocation against international justice and an affront to human conscience, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, adding China is strongly indignant over and deplores such practices.
(2026-04-23). Delco is backing a regional youth detention center, 5 years after abuse allegations shuttered its own. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council on Wednesday night voted unanimously in favor of a resolution authorizing participation in a regional youth detention center. | The county is in conversation with Berks, Dauphin, Lackawanna and Lehigh counties. | "I think it's an excellent solution for one of the more pressing aspects of our criminal justice system and it's not perfect," Councilmember Christine Reuther said. "Rarely is it perfect." | The proposed cost-sharing agreement would d…
(2026-04-23). Five-month IT Internships offered. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab government has opened registrations for the second cohort of its Chief Minister IT Internship Programme, offering young information technology graduates paid, hands-on experience in leading tech companies as the province intensifies efforts to build a digital workforce aligned with global demand. | Launched under the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), the initiative places selected candidates in private-sector IT firms for five months, where they gain practical exposure to industry tools, workflows and project environments. | Participants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs50,000 during the in…
(2026-04-23). South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract. aljazeera.com Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
(2026-04-23). Sheboygan, April 23 and Manitowoc, April 24, 2026: Corporate Research, ICE Data Centers. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-23). War-driven demand boosts profits for weapons and aircraft manufacturers. aljazeera.com Boeing sees reduced first-quarter loss as defence earnings rise amid $2.3bn US Pentagon contract.
(2026-04-23). How Russia is Changing the Game for Indian Tourism with Cultural Initiatives in India, and Some More Big Opportunities for 2026. infobrics.org In an exciting move to strengthen ties with India, Moscow's tourism authorities have launched an ambitious initiative to boost tourism from one of the fastest-growing markets in the world…
(2026-04-23). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-23). New Jersey residents get a new tool to track how the Sherrill administration is spending their tax dollars. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? New Jersey residents who want to know how their tax dollars are being spent have a new way to find out. | On Thursday, Garden State officials launched the What information is available?: | The website provides information about state-funded programs and revenue sources, as well as a tool that breaks down s…
(2026-04-23). Essential tools every forex trader should know. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-23). Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation. portside.org Trump Officials Built an AI Tool To Turbocharge Deregulation |
(2026-04-23). NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: When, Where and How to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Hall Ticket of the candidates on its official website 'neet.nta.nic.in' any moment.
(2026-04-23). FO Live: Wars in Ukraine Iran — Does Europe Look Weak in 2026? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson speaks with former Swiss diplomat Jean-Daniel Ruch and former NATO policy officer Peter Hoskins about Europe's place in a world growing more dangerous by the month. They ask a sharp question: Is Europe preparing for a harsher strategic environment, or is it spending more on defense without deciding…
(2026-04-23). Betting on War: Mysterious Traders Make Millions on Well-Timed Bets Tied to Trump's War on Iran. democracynow.org 
The rise of online prediction markets has allowed people to bet on virtually any news event. For a small group of traders, the war with Iran has been a windfall. A number of lucrative, well-timed bets related to the war totaling over $1 billion have raised alarm over people connected to the Trump administration possibly using inside information to profit. | Amanda Fischer, policy director and chief operating officer for Better Markets, says it's unclear how closely regulators are watching these online betting markets. The president's son Donald Trump Jr. is also an adviser to the two leading predictio…
(2026-04-23). US professors sue university over arrest during pro-Palestine protest. aljazeera.com Philosophy professor Noelle McAfee says university failed to protect students and staff in crackdown on protests.
(2026-04-23). 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?
(2026-04-23). Marx in Moments 04 — Metabolic Rift. mronline.org 
This is the fourth entry in the Marx in Moments series.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say. tribune.com.pk 
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | His firing was first reported by Reuters. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phe…
(2026-04-23). Turkey votes to ban social media for under-15s. newarab.com 
The Under the law, under-15s will be banned from creating accounts on social media, while digital platforms will be forced to put in age-verification systems, Turkish news broadcaster NTV reported. | The vote follows in the footsteps of similar bans and proposals to limit th…
(2026-04-23). "Why didn't the Prime Minister ask?" : Diane Abbott's question to Starmer lingers unanswered. thecanary.co 
In the cavernous theatre of the House of Commons on 20 April 2026, amid two and a half hours of choreographed indignation and procedural deflection, a single sentence cut through the fog: Why didn't the Prime Minister ask? Diane Abbott's question hung in the chamber for a moment and was then, with practised establishment efficiency, […] | By
(2026-04-23). Stepson kills father over dispute. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-23). Philadelphia Board of Education postpones vote on facilities plan that would close 17 schools following pushback. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Board of Education has delayed its vote on the district's controversial and long-awaited Notice of the delay came just hours before Thursday's scheduled vote. The board will push the vote to April 30 to consider Superintendent Tony Watlington's proposal, according to a statement. | The board said Thursday's delay is "being done i…
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). UN leadership race takes centre stage with first round of interviews. scmp.com The race to become the next leader of the United Nations moved into a higher gear with the four declared candidates facing hours of questions over two days. Top among them: can the UN be made effective again? | Rafael Grossi, an Argentine diplomat who heads the International Atomic Energy Agency, struck a downbeat note about the global body's future during his interview replace Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
(2026-04-22). UNGA concludes interactive dialogues with UN secretary-general candidates. ecns.cn UNITED NATIONS, April 22 ⚪ The UN General Assemblyconcluded its two-day interactive dialogues with candidates for the position of the next UN secretary-general on Wednesday.
(2026-04-23). From Campus To Bank Account: The Expanding War On Free Speech. scheerpost.com From campus arrests to banking shutdowns, dissent is no longer debated—it's punished. Joshua Scheer The crackdown on dissent in the United States is no longer abstract—it's operational. What was once framed as a battle over "misinformation" or "national security" is now materializing in something far more concrete: arrests, detentions, and the quiet financial suffocation of …
(2026-04-23). Karaj school seriously damaged in US-Israeli strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — The Komeil School in Karaj sustained serious damage during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
(2026-04-23). Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation. portside.org Peter Brà∂tzmann: Free-Jazz, Revolution and the Politics of Improvisation |
(2026-04-23). You Got This: Amidst the Carnage, A Beautiful Moment. commondreams.org 
Needing a break, we honor the rare sweet sliver of comity during Monday's Boston Marathon when two runners, both on course to achieve their personal best, instead stopped to help Ajay Haridasse, collapsed on the ground and unable to stand back up, over the finish line just ahead – because, they explained, "This is what it's all about…Two is better than one." Hallelujah: For now, still human after all these years.The "beautiful moment" of compassion and sportsmanship came almost at the end of the grueling, 26.2-mile marathon known as "the runner's Holy Grail" for its tough qualifying standards and steep terr…
(2026-04-23). Restrictions deepen for Palestinians in Iraq, impacting cooking. newarab.com 
Conditions of The latest measure, according to residents, is the denial of access to cooking gas cylinders through state distribution outlets because they do not hold Iraqi nationality. The decision has triggered widespread…
(2026-04-23). Kuwait acquits journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin after weeks in jail. newarab.com 
US-Kuwaiti journalist The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) confirmed on Thursday that Shihab-Eldin had been found innocent of the charges against him and that more information would be provided soon. | "The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the news that journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been acquitted," the organisation said…
(2026-04-23). Online gambling addiction and the growing public health crisis. whyy.org Human beings have been gambling on games of chance for thousands of years. Today, sports betting has completely changed the landscape. You can put money down on predicting balls and strikes, free throws and touchdowns in real times as the action unfolds. It's fast-paced and exciting, offering instant gratification…if you win. Sadly, what begins as entertainment can spiral into addiction, especially for young men. | This week our guest is
(2026-04-23). Two Arab citizens killed in central Israel shooting, bringing weekly death toll to 12. haaretz.com There have been 102 homicides recorded across Israel in 2026, a sharp rise in comparison to the 93 who were killed during the same time last year…
(2026-04-23). In Numbers: Global tourists praise safety in China travel boom. ecns.cn The safety and convenience of traveling in China have become widely discussed topics on overseas social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
(2026-04-23). US ramps up boat strikes in Latin American waters amid mounting proof that victims are fishermen. wsws.org Escalating US military strikes targeting fishermen under the pretext of a "war on drugs" are driven by a broader agenda of imperialist domination.
(2026-04-23). Notable Black Folks Who Died In 2026. newsone.com 
UPDATE — Thursday, April 23, 2026, 11: 15 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there's always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, …
(2026-04-23). Philly renters just secured new protections from landlord retaliation. A lawsuit could undo them. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Philadelphia City Council has passed a Tenant organizers are celebrating. They say th…
(2026-04-23). Nigel Farage Promotes Reform UK Donor's Pothole Repair Machine on Election Leaflets. bylinetimes.com 
Reform UK have been using their campaign leaflets to promote a product produced by a major donor to Nigel Farage's party. | Reform leaflets sent out for the local elections have promoted the 'JCB Pothole Pro', as part of their promise to "FIX the ROADS!". | The promotion came after JCB's owners donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to the party. | The leaflets feature the promise to address potholes using the machine, which was allegedly 'dedicated just to us', in amongst other pledges to take power away from the civil service, reject 'unnecessary over development', and to crack down on unspecified illegal h…
(2026-04-23). Bangladesh measles crisis deepens. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh recorded 194 child deaths due to measles in an outbreak that began last month, while the number of suspected child cases exceeded 28,000, the government data showed on Thursday. | Between three and five children died from the disease every day for the past week. Five children died on Wednesday, including three in the capital Dhaka, and another five on Thursday. | The government said it launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began on March 15, the worst in the South Asian nation for decades. | "Our target is to vaccinate 18 million children," health department spokesman…
(2026-04-23). Who are graduate student strikers up against at Harvard University? wsws.org The Harvard Corporation consists of a virtual Who's Who of America's corporate-financial oligarchy.
(2026-04-23). US Navy Secretary Phelan fired. tribune.com.pk 
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a US official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shakeup at the Pentagon coming just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted the Army's top general. | The Pentagon announced his departure in a brief statement, saying he was leaving the administration "effective immediately." But it did not provide a reason or say whether it was his decision to go. | The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Phelan was dismissed in part because he was moving too slow to implement reforms to speed shipbuilding and because h…
(2026-04-23). The UK and EU Increasingly Resemble the Soviet Union With Their Sham Democracy and Rigid Ideology. wattsupwiththat.com Yet until voters enforce a return to economic literacy, rational energy policy and national sovereignty, Western Europe and Britain will continue its Soviet-style trajectory: central planning without the gulag, energy rationing without bread queues and narrative control without necessitating 'nine grams of lead in the back of the head' in the cellars of Stalin's Lubyanka.
(2026-04-23). Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Defrauding Donors With Payments to Extremist Informants. portside.org Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Defrauding Donors With Payments to Extremist Informants |
(2026-04-23). Gold theft allegations trigger uproar in PA. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Assembly (PA) session on Thursday witnessed heated debates over alleged gold theft in Mianwali, corruption in government departments, and shortcomings in transport regulations, alongside strong exchanges between treasury and opposition members on public issues. | The proceedings, chaired by Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, began after a delay of nearly three hours. | A major controversy arose when ruling party lawmaker Ali Haider Noor Niazi alleged large-scale gold theft in Mianwali through the use of heavy machinery, claiming that no significant recovery had been made so far. He further alleged p…
(2026-04-23). Study finds gene therapy may improve hearing in some deaf patients. ecns.cn An experimental gene therapy improved hearing in most patients with a rare form of congenital deafness, according to results from a China-led clinical study published in the journal Nature.
(2026-04-23). When the Game Ends, DeMaurice Smith Fights for the Players. whyy.org This week we talk with Nick Baumgardner, a senior writer and NFL Draft analyst at The Athletic. Then, we sit down with DeMaurice Smith. For 14 years, he was the president of the NFL Players Association.
(2026-04-23). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-23). Tencent, Alibaba in talks to invest in DeepSeek at over $20 billion valuation. ecns.cn Chinese tech giants Tencent Holdings and Alibaba Group are in talks to invest in artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the discussions.
(2026-04-23). How Hawkish Democrats, from Schumer to Harris, Paved the Way for War with Iran: Stephen Zunes. democracynow.org 
The Senate on Wednesday rejected another bid to rein in President Donald Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking the fifth failed attempt by Democrats to curb Trump's war powers since the start of the conflict in late February. The resolution was defeated in a vote of 46 to 51, with Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Rand Paul the sole dissenters in each caucus. The administration is facing a deadline of May 1 before it must seek explicit authorization from Congress for military force under the War Powers Act. | While Democrats have opposed Trump's military action…
(2026-04-23). Who was Amal Khalil, the Lebanese journalist killed by Israel. newarab.com 
Dozens of Crowds also gathered in Beirut to protest Israel's killing of the journalist and to demand accountability for the repeated targeting of media workers. | Khalil was killed in Baisariyeh while she and colleague Zeinab Faraj…
(2026-04-23). Treasury review's big idea for north of Ireland: regurgitated neoliberal gruel. thecanary.co 
The big brains at Westminster's treasury department have squirrelled themselves away and taken a long, serious look at the north of Ireland's dire finances. They've now returned with their masterplan — ____ over the average household even more thoroughly than before. The treasury's proposals include highly regressive measures such as water charges, which don't currently […] | By
(2026-04-23). People Are Calling For Boycotts Against Restaurants That Partner With Big Groove. Let's Talk About It. newsone.com 
Source: Big Groove / movewitgroove.com | OK, y'all, we really need to have a discussion about social media influencer Big Groove, formerly known as Groovin Gorilla. | If you've ever scrolled through YouTube, Instagram, Facebook reels, or the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, you've likely come across this muscle-bound Black man who records himself randomly busting out energetic dance moves at places where it might be considered inappropriate to start randomly busting out energetic dance moves, namely, restaurants. (Like, please twerk away from my scrambled eggs, big bro.) | So, that's Big Groove…
(2026-04-23). Indian media giant breached by Afghan hackers. tribune.com.pk 
In a humiliating breach that has sent shockwaves through India's digital security landscape, the prominent media network, OneIndia, was successfully compromised by a group identifying themselves as "True Muslim Afghans." | The hackers successfully infiltrated the network's digital platforms, which boast a massive reach of over 30 million followers, to broadcast a defiant political message. | The incident is being viewed by regional observers not merely as a technical breach, but as a calculated geopolitical strike. | The hackers, believed to be potentially aligned with the Northern Alliance and other resistanc…
(2026-04-23). Iranian people thwarted Mossad sedition: Bahraini cleric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) — A representative of Bahrain's Shia leadership said Iran's popular mobilisation prevented Mossad from sowing unrest during recent regional tensions, crediting national unity for the outcome.
(2026-04-23). Studio 2's Tavern Revolution 250: Brandywine Stories: A Tour. whyy.org Join Studio 2 in Chadds Ford for a tour of the Benjamin Ring House and a lively talk on the Battle of Brandywine—then gather at the tavern for a drink and conversation.
(2026-04-23). KVS Balvatika Admission 2026: 2nd List 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 Second List (2nd lottery result) of Balvatika-1 & 3 and Class 1 for the academic year 2026-27.
(2026-04-23). U.S. Expands "Economic Fury" Sanctions on Iran as Trump Declares Ceasefire. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-22). SpaceX reaches deal with AI startup Cursor. ecns.cn Cursor CEO Michael Truell said on social media that he looks forward to partnering with the SpaceX team to scale up Composer, calling the partnership"a meaningful step"toward building more advanced AI-assisted programming systems.
(2026-04-23). Another Reform candidate stands accused of using AI. thecanary.co 
Reform Party UK Exposed have flagged that one of Nigel Farage's council candidates was seemingly using AI: Reform UK's candidate @SophiePrestonHa's Facebook posts being flagged as AI info is pretty much par for the course. Lazy. pic.twitter.com/boQKwk7EyK — Reform Party UK Exposed üá¨üáß (@reformexposed) April 23, 2026 Looking into it, Facebook no longer seems to […] | By
(2026-04-23). Dia al-Azzawi on his Excursion Across Time London exhibition. newarab.com 
When renowned British Iraqi visual artist Presented in 1978 at the At this early stage, Azzawi's paintings and etc…
(2026-04-23). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-23). Mahan Air to resume flights between Iran, China. ecns.cn Iranian carrier Mahan Air announced that it will gradually resume passenger flight services between Iran and China starting next Sunday.
(2026-04-23). Washington responde a la incautación de dos buques por el ejército iraní. cubadebate.cu La Armada de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán publicó este miércoles imágenes que muestran la incautación de dos buques portacontenedores en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según las autoridades del país persa, la detención de los buques MSC-Francesca y Epaminodes por incumplir las condiciones de seguridad.
(2026-04-23). 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.
(2026-04-23). Work Rules for SNAP Benefits Don't Lower Unemployment, Researchers Say. truthout.org A half-dozen cars had been in the queue for nearly four hours by the time the House of Hope mobile food pantry line began to move. Seventy or so more idled behind them by 11: 30 a.m., when the food distribution began. The plan was to begin handing out boxes of groceries at 11, but the Facing Hunger Foodbank truck delivering the food blew a tire en route. No one complained. |
(2026-04-23). Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga — teams, start time, lineup. aljazeera.com Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.
(2026-04-23). Ricky and Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo): "Society is also something real…" wsws.org The two films present some of the same problems, some of the same problems that a good number of American (and not simply American) "small," "realist" dramas exhibit.