(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan proposes fresh round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: report. geo.tv 
Security personnel check vehicles at a checkpoint near Serena Hotel following USand Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — ReutersPakistan continues mediation as US and Iran explore options for renewed talks.Fresh negotiations likely before ceasefire expiry; venue yet to…
asiatimes.com (2026-04-14). N Korea building a new war playbook from Iran and Ukraine
Rather than signaling an imminent offensive, this points to a deterrence strategy intended to ensure that any war would be prolonged, costly, and unpredictable, thereby denying adversaries the prospect of a quick or decisive victory
(2026-04-14). Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End. democracynow.org 
After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Malley, a U.S. negotiator for the 2015 nuclear deal (which President Trump withdrew from in his first term), says Trump's "mercurial" behavior makes it difficult to predict his objectives and the course of any future talks. "Iran was in full compliance with the JCPOA" and was blindsided by the U.S.'s decision to pull out of the…
(2026-04-14). Headlines for April 14, 2026. democracynow.org "The Strait of Hormuz Is Open to Us": China Warns U.S. Against Blockading Iranian Ports, Hezbollah Rejects "Futile" U.S.-Brokered Talks Between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Soldiers Tear-Gas Palestinian Children After Settlers Block Access to School, Another Whistleblower Describes "Indiscriminate" Israeli Violence Against Gaza Aid Seekers, Scores Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Demanding New York Senators Vote Against Arms to Israel, Food and Agriculture Organization Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Lead to Hunger "Catastrophe", Mexican Immigrant Alejandro Cabrera…
(2026-04-14). Silent Strategy: Is the US Blockade Part of a Hidden Islamabad Deal? thinktank.pk The recent decision by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports has added a new layer of complexity to an already volatile geopolitical environment. What makes this development particularly striking is not just the blockade itself, but the timing—coinciding with the ongoing "Islamabad Talks"—and the notable absence of aggressive or "hard statements" …
(2026-04-14). Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org The velocity at which President Trump's war on Iran has spiraled out of control is unsurprising. History neither repeats nor rhymes, but patterns flash like neon signs in the recent U.S. experience in the Greater Middle East. The combination of underestimating the enemy, overestimating one's own power, and altogether ignoring the need for a clear definition of victory leads to escalation with no end in sight. The president raced to the top of the escalatory ladder, threatening to destroy Iranian civilization on April 7. Mercifully, he backed down and offered a ceasefire, leading to a single day of peace talks…
(2026-04-14). PSX surges over 4,000 points on hopes of US-Iran talks resumption. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors. At 9: 39am, the index was hovering around 164,322.07, with gains of 3,730.74 points or 2.32%. It was then trading at 164,782.58, advancing with 4,191.25 points, or 2.61% at 12: 34pm. | The rally follows growing expectations of a possible resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, reviving hopes of de-escalation in a conflict that has shaken glo…
the-independent.com (2026-04-14). 'With Trump, it's not madman theory – it's madman practice' Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson saw the 'mad man' for themselves when the UK government scrambled to react to Trump's false claim of electoral fraud after the 2020 election. In this clip from In The Room, they tell the story of Trump's ravings and how his behaviour back then relates to the current Iran war.
(2026-04-14). Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). Lebanon wants partnership. Israel wants it to be a tool against Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is tactical achievements — not strategic gains…
(2026-04-14). Iranian politician to UWI: Iran entered negotiations with the upper hand; the U.S. must separate its national interests from the interests of the Zionist regime. unitedworldint.com Interview with Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian presidential office and former spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After 40 days of all-out war and reaching a ceasefire position, we witnessed inconclusive negotiations between the Iranian and American sides in Islamabad, …
(2026-04-14). The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions. grist.org 
The first thing drivers probably check when they go to the gas station is the cost of gasoline — especially with prices surging. What they might not pay as much attention to is diesel. Perhaps they should. The price of that essential fuel has climbed even more quickly, and new data shows that it's blowing nearly as big a hole in the American economy. | When bombing began in the Middle East, Iran quickly closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Prices immediately shot up, and, with the United States and Iran failing to negotiate a peace settlement over the weeken…
hawaiitribune-herald.com (2026-04-14). Were stuck with an unchecked mad king until JanuaryAmid all the alarming and unhinged comments of the president of the United States in recent days threatening Iran with genocide ' remarks beyond even the usual cray-cray blather from Donald Trump ' it was a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday that really put the madness in the White House in perspective. | | "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Karoline Leavitt said.
(2026-04-14). IRGC's plan to break Trump's naval blockade scares US military after 1 month of 'failed' ops? | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran's maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic…
(2026-04-14). How Many People Have the US and Israel Killed in Iran? juancole.com ( The world must use this pause in the war to push for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, but we must also start to assess the true human cost of the war—something the US is always reluctant to do in its wa…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-14). Israeli attacks kill six in Gaza, including two children. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Four people, including a three-year-old boy, Yahya Al-Malahi, were killed in a strike that targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City, the Gaza Interior Ministry said. A police officer was among the dead, while nine bystanders were wounded, some critically, it said. | In the north of the e…
(2026-04-14). Gaza's premature babies and the parents they never knew. newarab.com 
In the corners of war, loss is not measured only in the number of the dead. It is measured in the invisible distances planted between bodies and hearts, in the space between a mother's arms and the child she was not allowed to hold. | This is the story of dozens of premature babies born at the most brutal moments of Israel's bombardment and Thirty-one-year-old Samer Lulu never imagined that the wait for his first child would become a journey of separation st…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela Welcomes Hundreds of Returning Citizens from US as Part of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreeme…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Some Beneficiaries of Amnesty Seek to Incite Violence. orinocotribune.com Many of those who benefited from the Amnesty Law are now seeking to incite violence. This statement was made on Monday by the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference. | "We have always emerged stronger from amnesty processes, and they come out seeking to continue the violence. How many of those who were released under the Amnesty Law are already out there like madmen, making calls for violence? Stay calm. Go to the election you are in, and that is it, be coherent," he stated. | He reminded everyone that the Amnesty Law only…
(2026-04-14). Cuba remembers Hugo Chávez's historic rescue after 2002 coup. radiohc.cu Cubans and Venezuelans commemorated the historic return of Commander Hugo Chávez to power after the failed coup that led to his kidnapping in 2002. | At the Casa del Alba Cultural Center in Havana, those present recalled the rescue of the Bolivarian leader, which allowed for the restoration of constitutional order in the nation and the continuation of the revolutionary process that began three years earlier. | According to Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, the immediate popular reaction and that of loyal military forces was not accidental, but rather the result of a process of raising awareness pro…
(2026-04-14). ASEAN backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
(2026-04-14). Will Trump's Blockade of Hormuz spark Conflict with China? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — For the Trump administration to announce a blockade on shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is very much like the person sitting on a tall tree branch and sawing on the part of the branch between the tree and that individual. | If the point is to reopen the Gulf to shipping, US Navy threats to civilian commercial vessels are not going to help. Ships have to be worried now about both the Iranian and the US, both of them notoriously trigger-happy. | If the US Navy establishes some sort of protocol with the tankers such that it will allow vessels to transit that do not berth at Iran…
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). Double blockade on Strait of Hormuz may again set Gulf ablaze. haaretz.com Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table – from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ‚ñ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ‚ñ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through appointments, Netanyahu descends again into cheapen the Holocaust…
(2026-04-14). Trump threatens to strike Iranian ship close to U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. military will "eliminate" any Iranian ship if it comes close to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan betrays Trump? Debuts new trade Corridor as US plans to choke Iran ports with blockade. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions and a proposed U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran, Pakistan has unveiled a new trade corridor linking Gwadar to Central Asia via Iranian territory. The move, positioned as an economic boost, comes even as Islamabad plays mediator between Tehran and Washington—raising questions about a strategic balancing act. With shipments already moving toward Uzbekistan, the corridor signals deeper regional connectivity while potentially undercutting U.S. pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-04-14). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-14). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-14). After 'Hitler taunt', Turkey launches all-out strike on Netanyahu: 'Ankara is their new enemy…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Turkey and Israel are rapidly escalating as Ankara issues sharp warnings against Benjamin Netanyahu amid the broader Iran conflict. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking a "new enemy" after Iran, hinting that Turkey could be next in line. The rhetoric marks a serious strain within the wider Western alliance framework, with a NATO member openly criticising Israel's actions and cautioning against further regional escalation.
(2026-04-14). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-14). How much has the US-Israel war on Iran cost so far. newarab.com 
The US-Israel war on Iran is increasingly being measured in economic terms, with starkly different estimates from Tehran and Tel Aviv highlighting the scale and uncertainty of the conflict's financial toll. | Iran says the
(2026-04-14). Bangladesh's Energy Crisis worsens as US-Israeli War on Iran Drags on. juancole.com
(2026-04-14). Israeli reservist killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF says. haaretz.com
(2026-04-14). Il Golem ha issato la bandiera bianca. strategic-culture.su Se gli USA hanno alzato la bandiera bianca sventolata dalle mani di Mr. President, non perdiamo l'attenzione sugli eventi: quella bandiera è già il sudario impregnato di sangue di nuovi martiri. E qualcuno, prima o dopo, chiederà vendetta. | Segue nostro Epic fail | Ricapitolando: 8 aprile, gli USA si tirano indietro, l'Iran ha avuto militarmente la meglio, Israele sta cadendo a pezzi. Tradotto in lingua popolare: cessate-il-fuoco di due…
(2026-04-14). Understanding the Iran war in the context of U.S. imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Michael Arria speaks with Afshin Matin-Asgari about his new book, "Axis of Empire," and how the history of Iran—U.S. relations offers crucial context for understanding Trump's current war.
(2026-04-14). Gulf allies turn to Ukraine, UK, and Asia as ammunition runs low. newarab.com 
Gulf states are scrambling to replenish their depleted defence stocks after six weeks of The search for new sources comes as regional militaries have exhausted large quantities of interceptor missiles in the ongoing campaign to repel Iranian strikes targeting oil facilities and military infrastructure across the Gulf. | Since the conflict…
(2026-04-14). Sudan: 3 babies born into war every minute amid dire conditions. newarab.com 
Data provided by the NGO shows that 5.6 million babies were born in Sudan between April 2023 and April 2026, which is the equivalent of 5,000 births per day, or three babies born per minute. | Many of these…
(2026-04-14). Pirates of the W-Ar-abian: Adrift in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-14). Thousands of Ukrainian violations reported during Easter truce. infobrics.org Kiev regime promotes terror against Russian religious believers, despite Moscow's efforts for a temporary ceasefire.
(2026-04-14). Finance Minister Aurangzeb hopes for early IMF board approval to keep reforms on track. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday expressed hope for early approval by the IMF Executive Board of the Staff-Level Agreement (SLA), as he met Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026, according to a post on X by the finance ministry. | FinMin held a series of high-level meetings with international financial institutions, US officials, and global business representatives on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026 scheduled from April…
(2026-04-14). Roberto Morales Ojeda calls for defending the homeland this May Day. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is present! On May 1st, we defend the Homeland." | The leader stressed that the call to action under the slogan "The Homeland is Defended" constitutes a firm response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, and the recent executive order that imposes an energy embargo. | Morales Ojeda recalled that after more than 65 years of aggression, there is no threat capable o…
(2026-04-14). 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?
(2026-04-14). Proposed Railroad Mega-Merger To Put Corporate Profits Over People. popularresistance.org In recent decades, the railroad industry has consolidated from more than 40 Class One Rail carriers to only six with disastrous results for the rail workers and the public. Despite a 1990's moratorium on mergers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are applying for a new merger, the first one to be transcontinental. Workers, passengers, farmers, and other industries are joining forces to stop this merger. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ron Kamikow, a co-founder of Railroad Workers United, about the state of our rail system, the impact of the potential merger and the campaign against it. Kamikow says the UP-NS merger…
(2026-04-14). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-14). How Organizers Are Addressing Sexual Volence in Movement Spaces. scheerpost.com The revelations about Cesar Chavez underscore the need to reckon with sexual abuse by changing organizing cultures and following workers' lead. Victoria Valenzuela for Waging Nonviolence When Dolores Huerta came out about the abuse she suffered from Cesar Chavez, Jenna Peters-Golden was not that surprised, because they had seen similar situations before. "I feel sadness, of course, …
(2026-04-14). North Korea tests cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. | Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defence officials and naval commanders, the report said. | Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship's integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said. | The cruise missiles flew for…
(2026-04-14). The myth of the "creative class" mronline.org 
The idea of the "creative worker" disguises the fact that all workers are creative-and promotes self-exploitation.
(2026-04-14). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-14). IMF meets as war brings greater global economic and financial disruption. wsws.org Setting the stage for this week's discussions and reports, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva made clear there would be a downward shift in global growth even in the event of an end to the war.
(2026-04-14). New York rally by Sanders, Mamdani and union officials covers up US war drive against Iran. wsws.org Beneath rhetoric about "union density," Sunday's New York rally served to police opposition to war, inequality and dictatorship within the framework of the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). UN says world ignoring repeated atrocities in Sudan. newarab.com 
A The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and The co…
(2026-04-14). Trump And Netanyahu: twin autocrats leading the war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—mirror images of arrogance and deceit—have subverted democratic norms in pursuit of personal power.
(2026-04-14). Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation. sanews.gov.za Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation | By William Baloyi | When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future. ⚪ As wages flow into the community, this new income is spent at local spaza shops, paid to taxi operators, and reinvested in small businesses, the backbone of many neighbour…
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said would help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. | It would also likely mean Carney, who took office with no political experience and has earned global praise for his efforts to band middle-power nations together, would not have to worry about an election for years.
(2026-04-14). New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workers. grist.org 
The day's forecast called for high winds, but around midday in downtown Manhattan, it felt like a perfect spring day. The sun shone high in the sky last Tuesday as people gathered on the sidewalk around the corner from City Hall. Municipal employees mingled about, chatting excitedly. The cause for celebration wasn't the weather — but a sleek, modernist-looking shed on the sidewalk where there had once stood a vacant newsstand. | The structure may not have looked like much, but it had been years in the making. Since 2021, Los Deliveristas Unidos — a union of app-based delivery workers — have b…
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). The political underpinnings of Iran's military strategy. mronline.org 
For the second time in less than a year, a ceasefire has been called on a genocide being carried out by imperialism.
(2026-04-14). Woman among four more Iranians sentenced to death over protests. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities have sentenced to death four more people, including a woman, over Iran has already hanged seven people in connection with the protests, which activists say were put down in a Rights groups accuse the Islamic Republic of using the death penalty as a tool of repression to i…
(2026-04-14). India Looks to Boost Fertilizer Imports from Russia and Belarus. infobrics.org The reported move comes amid a shortage due to the conflict in the Middle East, which supplies about half of New Delhi's imports…
(2026-04-14). Highlights of Inner Mongolia FTZ in 90 seconds. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
(2026-04-14). Gulf states weigh UN complaint against Iraq over militia attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-14). China-Taiwan: Future Trends of Cross-Strait Ties. thinktank.pk In diplomacy, some meetings are valuable because they solve problems. Others matter because they reopen the possibility of solving them. The April 10 meeting in Beijing between Xi Jinping and Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun belongs firmly to the second category. It was the first such meeting between the leaders of the Communist Party of China …
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-14). Twin suicide attacks rocked Algeria during Pope's visit. newarab.com 
Twin attacks rocked a city outside Algeria's capital Monday as "There were two security incidents yesterday afternoon in Blida, incidents of a terrorist nature. Two suicide bombers blew themselves up and were killed," the source told AFP on Tuesday, referring to the city some 45 kilometres (28 miles) southwest of Algiers. | Video images verified by AFP showed two bodies in the street in Blida, Algeria. | The videos were rel…
(2026-04-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing. sanews.gov.za Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing | The Office of the Deputy President has welcomed the Public Protector's findings that cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any alleged wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing South African Airways (SAA) CEO, Professor John Lamola. | According to the Public Protector, an investigation found no evidence that Deputy President Mashatile and Minister Creecy improperly interfered in the recruitment process or breached the Executive Ethics Code. | "This ruling confirms and reiterates the Deputy President's asse…
(2026-04-14). Future No Kings Protests: Weeping and Resisting in Global Solidarity. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My poembelow is intended as a sequel to an earlier poem Royalism in America, written in support of the No Kings protests of was a dramatic success as measured by turnout and public outrage directed at Trump's abusive de-democratizing policies in America. It gave scant attention to the toxic harm inflicted on worldwide …
(2026-04-14). Guatemala revokes arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and former defense minister. colombiareports.com Guatemala's Supreme Court revoked international arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and the country's former defense minister. In a ruling, the top court said that the Guatemalan Prosecutor General's Office abused its powers when it issued the international warrant for the arrest of Colombian Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo and former Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez. …
(2026-04-14). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-14). IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks. newarab.com 
The war in the In its semiannual Global Financial Stability Report, the
(2026-04-14). UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Moscow Calls for Joint Food Reserves with BRICS. infobrics.org Russia has proposed creating joint food reserves with BRICS nations and regional allies to reduce growing risks to global food security…
(2026-04-14). Multidimensional poverty in Colombia drops 1.6 points to 9.9%. colombiareports.com Colombia's multidimensional poverty rate dropped 1.6 point to 9.9% last year, according to statistics agency DANE. Last year's decline in poverty continued a seven-year downward trend that was briefly interrupted in 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The multidimensional poverty rate, which also measures access to education and available infrastructure, had been reduced …
(2026-04-14). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. scheerpost.com US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they're told to wage abroad. Sam Carliner for Truthout As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked …
(2026-04-14). Greek police accused of using migrant 'mercenaries' in pushbacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). Nobel laureate Mo Yan says short videos inspired new book. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan has announced a new book, his first in six years, saying the idea was inspired by short videos.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-14). China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. | Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, stressing the need to build a "common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable" security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region. | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges…
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). Hungary turned its back on the Hard Right — Israel can't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-14). South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics. sanews.gov.za South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics | South Africa has called for renewed global cooperation to advance dignity, equality and sustainable development, as world leaders gather to address the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. | Delivering the country's statement at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) in New York, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, stressed the importance of collective global action in addressing the complex intersection of population dynami…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-14). Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many. portside.org Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many |
(2026-04-14). Pakistan's diplomatic gamble: How an unlikely peacemaker emerged. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). Who is Uganda's army chief and what did he say about Turkey. newarab.com 
Uganda's military chief has drawn ire from Turkey over statements he made demanding a Turkish bride and threatening to sever diplomatic ties with Ankara. | General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been in the headlines for several statements in recent weeks, including on sending troops to defend Israel, and most recently, his remarks against Turkey, Although the military chief maintains that his views expressed on the social media platform do not necessarily refle…
(2026-04-14). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). Why Pakistan is looking to Saudi Arabia, China for UAE repayment. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). top court rules IDF must allow women to apply to all combat roles. haaretz.com The justices further ruled that the IDF must allow women to be drafted into armored corps, special forces, infantry and frontline combat units by November of this year…
(2026-04-14). This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-14). China and Cuba's solar revolution: solidarity in practice. mronline.org 
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China's role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade.
(2026-04-14). Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his now deleted social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus Christ, contending that it was meant to portray him as "a doctor" after right-wing figures continued a recent trend of pushing back on the president's recent comments. | "Well, it wasn't a depiction. It was me, I did post it. And I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross," Trump said during an impromptu event at the White House. "There was a Red Cross worker…
(2026-04-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Healthcare workers across Bolivia to protest lack of medications and medical equipment while 2,200 Nova Scotia long term care aids walked out after months of government stonewalling.
(2026-04-14). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-14). Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns. aljazeera.com Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
(2026-04-14). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. | Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. | The New York City Police Department said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. | Clips ‚Å from the protests s…
(2026-04-14). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-14). California Supreme Court freezes Riverside ballot seizure as warrants reveal reliance on fascist election deniers. wsws.org California's high court intervened to stop Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot seizure after warrants revealed the probe relied on debunked election denial claims and false quotes generated from Artificial Intelligence.
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). From Records to Glory: Stars Reign Supreme in Women's T20. thinktank.pk The National Women's T20 Tournament 2025-26 concluded in thrilling fashion as the Stars, led by Tuba Hassan, secured a commanding 52-run victory over the Invincibles in the final at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore, on Sunday, 12 April. With this win, Stars successfully defended their title, having previously defeated Conquerors in Karachi during the last …
(2026-04-14). vaunted Mossad is next in line for a worrying process of Netanyahu-ization. haaretz.com Within the security establishment, the new Mossad chief has been compared to his Shin Bet counterpart — just without a kippah. His involvement in the Ori Elmakayes affair suggests a warped set of values. When someone like that heads an organization that operates in the shadows, what nefarious use might be made of its resources?
(2026-04-14). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-14). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-14). "EU should not rejoice," warns Swiss newspaper about Hungary's new leader. infobrics.org EU seeks finalization of ‚Ǩ90 billion loan for Ukraine that Orbán had been blocking.
(2026-04-14). Peru: Far right to dominate runoff for ninth president in a decade. wsws.org Peru's elections, marked by disenfranchisement and the collapse of all establishment parties, are set to deliver a far-right-dominated runoff amid a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-04-14). ILWU 6 Bio-RadILWU 6 Bio Rad Workers Fight For Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm. indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio Rad workers are fighting for a living wages.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-14). Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement. portside.org Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement |
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-14). Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel. newarab.com 
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, but in recent weeks, it has criticised its Israel also fired warning shots last week at Ita…
(2026-04-14). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-14). Nearly 700 reported killed in Sudan drone strikes this year. newarab.com 
Nearly 700 civilians have reportedly been killed in drone strikes in Now entering a fourth year, the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced more than 11 million, and "In the first three mo…
(2026-04-14). Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story. sanews.gov.za Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story | By Niko Allie | For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5. | On 31 May 2026, the Kruger National Park reaches a historic milestone, marking 100 years of conservation excellence and wildlife protection since its establishment in 1926. | Today the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destinati…
(2026-04-14). JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal. sanews.gov.za JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has resolved to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal. ⚪ This after the commission conducted interviews for the positions on Monday. | The three candidates are: Judge Thandi Victoria Norman, Judge Bashier Vally and Judge Leonie Windell. ⚪ Today, the JSC will continue with interviews for candidates to fill vacancies for the Judge President position in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, two vacancies at the Competition Appeal Court and one vacancy at the Land…
(2026-04-14). How many Israelis does it take to kill 300 Lebanese in 10 minutes? haaretz.com A single wave of strikes is planned, approved, justified and normalized by far more than those in uniform. The bombs fall in minutes — the system behind them is decades in the making…
(2026-04-14). Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed. portside.org Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed |
(2026-04-14). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-14). Cave Discovery Reveals Today's Desert Climates Were Recently Far Warmer, Wetter, Teeming With Life. wattsupwiththat.com Fuerteventura, one of the eight major Canary Islands, was not the "desert in the ocean" it is today throughout the Early to Middle Holocene.
(2026-04-14). Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens. ecns.cn The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens' night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
(2026-04-14). Kuwait detains journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin over social posts. newarab.com 
The detention of journalist Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti national born in the US, was arrested on 3 March in Kuwait City and has remained in detention for weeks with limited access to legal counsel. | He is reportedly facing prosecution in a specialised security court over social media posts related to the conflict. | The award-winning journalist, who ha…
(2026-04-14). Iran war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says. newarab.com 
Higher oil prices caused by the National Bank of
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). Leader Matt Canavan's latest citizenship thought bubble. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle. commondreams.org 
Whew. It's been a time: "Open the ____in' Strait," "A whole civilization will die," puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick "ceasefire" and "peace talks" imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each other bloody for fun and profit. Then he depicted himself as Jesus, with a hotel on the moon. Breaking: "The president has lost his mind."It's a historic given that the final act of any narcissist is inevitably a descent into psychosis. Thus are we now witne…
(2026-04-14). Driving inclusive growth through local economic development. sanews.gov.za Driving inclusive growth through local economic development | By William Baloyi | "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all." As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action. ⚪ It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social justice, protect the environment, and strengthen governance – all at the same time. At the centre of this effort lies the need to unlock the full potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through coherent policy, efficie…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-14). Putin unfazed as 'pro-Russian' Orban loses Hungary elections, eyes deeper cracks in European Union. hindustantimes.com Russia is signaling that Viktor Orban's election defeat in Hungary is not necessarily a setback for Moscow, with senior officials arguing the result could deepen pressure and fragmentation inside the European Union. After Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party won and Orban conceded after 16 years in power, Putin aide Kirill Dmitriev suggested the vote would "accelerate the collapse of the EU," while senior Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev said an "ideal storm" now awaits Europe over Ukraine funding, energy costs, and rising pressure to boost military spending.
(2026-04-14). Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump's post depicts him in white robe with hand on man's head.Some supporters criticise image, which was later…
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Unitree's humanoid robot reaches 10 m/s in test run. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
(2026-04-14). United Auto Workers rally in Three Rivers, Michigan aims to contain growing anger as American Axle workers face looming contract expiration. wsws.org As a May 31 contract deadline approaches for 1,000 American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan UAW President Fain spoke at a "kickoff" rally aimed to channel anger over declining living standards behind the union apparatus and the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Kremlin declares Memorial an "extremist" organization, shuts down data base of victims of the Great Terror. wsws.org The assault on Memorial is a blow against the ability of workers and youth the world over to come to grips with the crimes of Stalinism.
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Germany's Immigration Population Hits 26.3%: Every Fourth Resident Has Migrant Roots. thinktank.pk Germany's demographic landscape continues to evolve, with new data revealing that more than one in four people living in the country has an immigration background. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 21.8 million residents fall into this category, accounting for 26.3% of the total population of 84 million in Germany. Immigration in Germany: …
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Cuban Workers' Federation announces activities for May Day in resistance. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) has presented the details of its program of activities for International Workers' Day, which Cuba will celebrate amid the imperialist policies that seek to suffocate the Cuban people in order to destroy the Revolution. | The announcement of the activities was made by Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the organizing committee of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), who was accompanied by the other members of the committee and the secretaries of the National Unions that make up the organization. | Under the central slogan "The Homeland Defends Itsel…
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). President vs. Pope: Trump Posts Pic of Self as Jesus, Pope Says Warmakers Have "Hands Full of Blood" democracynow.org 
The first-ever pope from the United States is clashing with the White House. Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, which counts more than a billion people in the world as its members, has spoken out forcefully against war. He said in his Palm Sunday address that Jesus "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war … [whose] hands are full of blood." In response, President Donald Trump said Pope Leo is "weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy." Trump is also under fire for sharing an AI-generated image that appears to show himself as Jesus Christ. Pressed about the cont…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-14). US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
(2026-04-14). Egypt to review family laws after mother dies by suicide. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Trump, One Nation and Reform voters are perpetrators not victims. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-14). Debate over new amendments to the military service law in Germany: "The threat is not outside, but within our country" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 13 Min Read April 14, 2026 By Can àáakƒ±r, from Germany Germany continues to debate over "mandatory military service". But there is something new: requirement for men aged 17—45 to obtain permission for trips abroad lasting longer than three months. According to the law that came into effect on …
(2026-04-14). Auckland council backs sanctions probe over Israel war crimes. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Starving the Beast through War. fpif.org Ronald Reagan's budget director, David Stockman, spoke candidly years ago about why Republicans like tax cuts so much. In his 1986 book, The Triumph of Politics: Why the Reagan Revolution Failed, he confided that tax cuts served the purpose of creating budget deficits that could then be used to justify spending cuts on government programs. Typically, administrations only cut spending for a program if it's no longer necessary, and the resultant surplus may then be used as a tax cut to stimulate the economy. However, Stockman turned this on its head by using the tax cuts to create a budgetary crisis that would then…
(2026-04-14). The Billionaires Have Two Parties. Yes, But . . . davidswanson.org Les Leopold's new book is called The Billionaire$ Have Two Parties: We Need One of Our Own. The point I like best in it is the following. Not only are the duopolistic parties of Republicans and Democrats both generally serving moneyed interests and not ordinary people or the planet, but also they have joined together …
(2026-04-14). This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens. grist.org 
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in Washington's Cascade mountains. Rodgers, a hydrologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, had traveled into the mountains that morning to sample snow. He had also brought along something unusual looking: a …
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-14). SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting. sanews.gov.za SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting | South Africa and Germany have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major outcome of the 12th German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. | In a joint press statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the two countries said the move will intensify high-level dialogue on strategic issues, including peace and security, multilateral cooperation and democratic resilience. | "Germany and South Africa will u…
(2026-04-14). Three principles of ecosocialist politics. links.org.au 
Kai Heron present three indispensable principles of ecosocialism.
(2026-04-14). Bixonimania: How AI Turned a Joke Diagnosis into "Peer‚ÄëReviewed" Medicine. wattsupwiththat.com When a joke diagnosis morphs into "peer-reviewed" research, it is clear that the crisis in scientific credibility is no longer confined to sloppy research or corrupted journals but now extends into the algorithms that many people are now relying on for answers to serious health issues.
(2026-04-14). Algeria-born St Augustine key part of Pope Leo historic visit. newarab.com 
Leo's visit to Annaba, the modern-day Hippo, was a spiritual homecoming for the American pope on his second full day in He arrived on Monday on a first-ever…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-14). Art exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library Asks visitors to Imagine a World Without Prisons. scheerpost.com "The Warehouse," a collaboration between artist Vic Liu and abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, builds an environment where visitors can see and feel through the possible answers Alexandra Martinez for Prism Inside Brooklyn Public Library's Bedford branch, one of the New York City borough's oldest civic spaces, a new exhibition is asking visitors, what would the …
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-14). Spanish airline Iberia will suspend direct flights to Cuba in June. radiohc.cu The Spanish airline has announced that it will cease operating the Madrid-Havana route in June "due to the situation the country has been experiencing for several months, which has significantly impacted demand." The company plans to resume the connection in November, "conditions permitting." | During April, Iberia will maintain three weekly flights, reducing to two in May, before the suspension. While the measure is in effect, passengers can travel via Panama thanks to the codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. The offices in Havana will remain open to serve customers. | The airline noted that its operations ha…
(2026-04-14). Capitalism is the problem. Ecosocialism is the solution. mronline.org 
A curious feature of capitalism is that it masks the social nature of its form of production, making it appear as if the commodities produced by "the aggregate labour of society" were actually produced "naturally", autonomously, of their "own accord", especially when they are encountered as finished products in the market to be bought and consumed (Capital, Volume 1, 165).
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). Craig McLachlan under siege: not guilty but still under attack by the feminist mob. onlineopinion.com.au Craig McLachlan was cleared in court, yet remains blacklisted in public life. What does 'not guilty' mean in modern Australia?
(2026-04-14). FinMin says 'all options on table' to replace $3.5b UAE loan, shore up reserves. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. | Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East meant that Pakistan must consider a strategic petroleum reserve and a faster switch to renewable energy. | "All options are on the table," Aurangzeb said when asked if the government was in talks with Saudi Arabia for a loan that could replace the UAE facility.
(2026-04-14). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-14). Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato reunite publicly for first time in nearly a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Selena Gomez made a special appearance at Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep tour in Florida on Monday, marking nearly a decade since the former Disney stars were last seen together. | Selena Gomez shows love to Demi Lovato via Instagram Stories: | "I am in tears. Demi – this was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away*" pic.twitter.com/CIVrDOqdyM | — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) April 14, 2026 | Gomez took to her Instagram story to share photos from the concert, writing, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh, and the vocals? Psh blown away…
(2026-04-14). Australia: Fair Work Commission orders partial end to punitive "junior rates" wsws.org While workers aged 18—21 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors will eventually receive full adult wages, the ruling still allows junior rates as low as 40 percent for younger workers.
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-14). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-14). Think the Iran war is a disaster? Blame these DC think tanks first. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). The 24th Red Cross International Humanitarian Law Moot (Asia-Pacific Region) Concludes Successfully Handong International Law School Crowned Champion. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Advancing Peacekeeping and the Humanitarian Imperative in a Fragmented World. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Jordan: ICRC president concludes official visit to discuss humanitarian situation in the Middle East and joint efforts to revive respect for the rules of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: Unexploded ordnances continue devastating communities, mainly children. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Part two: morning News X World interview Lebanon. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-14). Protection of persons in the event of disasters: ICRC recommendations. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). 24th Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition — India National Rounds. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Measured in decades: The enduring human cost of anti-personnel mines and other explosive ordnance. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Donetsk: Helping isolated communities through difficult winters. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "These weapons belong in the past" : Decades on, landmines and explosive remnants still kill and destroy lives. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Trump wants to shutter FEMA. Will Markwayne Mullin get it done? grist.org
(2026-04-14). When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. globalvoices.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Hostilities are eroding the foundations of civilian life. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Haiti: Escalating armed violence in Port-au-Prince cuts people off from lifesaving services. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). First part of two-segment interview with News X this morning. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2026-04-14). ICRC voices: How physical rehabilitation is changing lives in Somalia. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Middle East: Indiscriminate warfare is indefensible and incompatible with law. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Overcoming barriers: Helping Hebron residents in the West Bank thrive despite movement restrictions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). One year after Myanmar's earthquake, recovery continues amid conflict. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Spain probes CAF over role in Israeli settlement rail project. newarab.com 
The probe stems from a complaint filed on 18 February by a coalition of organisations, including NOVACT, the Palestinian Community of Catalonia (Comunitat Palestina de Catalunya), the Committee of Solidarity with the Arab Cause (Comité de Solidaridad con la Causa àÅrabe), ODESCA, Peace with Dignity (Paz con Dignidad)…
(2026-04-14). Papa León XIV rechazó declaraciones de Trump y reafirmó llamado a la paz. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV respondió este lunes a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en su contra, y enfatizó que no le teme a su gobierno, y seguirá proclamando su mensaje de paz. | En el avión que lo condujo a Argelia, para iniciar un viaje apostólico por países africanos que incluye visitas a ese país, así como a Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, el sumo pontífice expresó: Demasiadas personas sufren hoy, demasiadas personas inocentes han muerto, y creo que alguien debe alzar la voz y decir que hay una mejor manera". | A preguntas de los periodistas que lo acompañan en ese viaje, en re…
(2026-04-14). Dirigente partidista cubano convoca a defender la Patria este Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, destacó en su perfil de Facebook que ´ °Cuba dice presente!, El 1ro de Mayo defendemos la Patria ª. | El dirigente subrayó que la convocatoria bajo la consigna ´La Patria Se Defiende ª constituye respuesta firme frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, y la reciente orden ejecutiva que impone un cerco energético. | Morales Ojeda recordó que tras más de 65 años de agresiones, no existe amenaza capaz de dobleg…
(2026-04-14). Cuba agradece apoyo de diputados en estado mexicano de Tabasco. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Cuba en México agradeció este lunes a diputados del sureño estado de Tabasco el llamado a favor de la ayuda material a la isla, asediada por el bloqueo estadounidense, y la condena a las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | La LXV Legislatura del Congreso de la entidad federativa aprobó el punto de acuerdo número 002, en el cual exhortan "respetuosamente al Gobierno de México a continuar brindando apoyo solidario al pueblo de Cuba, mediante el envío de asistencia humanitaria". | También a través de "la promoción de acuerdos de cooperación energética, en apego a la política exterior mexicana de respe…
(2026-04-14). Combaten incendio forestal en la provincia más occidental de Cuba. radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de la occidental provincia cubana de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. | Según información ofrecida a Radio Guamá por Nery López Puentes, jefe de la Defensa Civil en ese territorio, alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas, así como trabajadores de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Silvícola Santa Lucía, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroforestal. | Decenas de hombres deben incorporarse próximam…
(2026-04-14). Cuba lamenta fallecidos en Haití por estampida. radiohc.cu Cuba lamenta este lunes las pérdidas de vidas humanas en Haití a causa de la estampida que ocurrió el pasado sábado en el norte de ese vecino país. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , expresó en su cuenta en X sus condolencias por las decenas de fallecidos (25), además de unos 30 lesionados. | El canciller hizo extensivo su pésame a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas. | Sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de
(2026-04-14). Presidente de Cuba felicita a sus homólogos de Djibutí e Irak. radiohc.cu
(2026-04-14). 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.
(2026-04-14). Italian Solidarity Association sends new container of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Italian solidarity association La Villetta per Cuba has prepared a container with medicines and essential supplies, which will soon depart for the island, intended to alleviate the consequences of the United States blockade. | This Monday morning, members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, led by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, supported this noble initiative to help their country, a new shipment that joins those regularly sent for the past three decades by this organization, headed by Luciano Iacovino. | Iacovino thanked the various entities and the Italian people in general for their support of his gro…
(2026-04-13). Islamabad talks may lay basis for a breakthrough. tribune.com.pk 
Despite ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, recent diplomatic developments signal an important turning point. | At first glance, this may appear to be merely a phase of temporary ceasefire and incomplete negotiations, but a deeper assessment suggests this progress is laying the groundwork for a major diplomatic breakthrough, one in which Pakistan's role has assumed central importance. | The talks held in Islamabad made it clear that Pakistan is no longer just a regional player but is emerging as an active mediator. | Continuous diplomacy spanning 31 hours succeeded in bringing both sides to ag…
(2026-04-13). The outcome from Islamabad: Israel insists on continuing the war. unitedworldint.com Scenarios ahead. As expected, the talks between Iran and the US failed to produce any results. Ahead of the negotiations, Iranian Vice President Mohammed Reza Aref had drawn attention to Israel's influence over the US, stating: "If we negotiate in Islamabad with representatives of 'America First,' an agreement beneficial to both sides and the world …
(2026-04-13). Israel presses assault on Lebanon on eve of talks. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. | With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in Washington, Lebanon's foreign minister said Beirut would use face-to-face negotiations to press for a ceasefire in the war, which has complicated wider diplomacy to halt the conflict in the Middle East. | But the outlook for the meeting – an unusual, face-to-face encounter between countrie…
(2026-04-13). Why Vance couldn't stop the Trump train wreck an Iranian perspective. asiapacificreport.nz 
IRNA News Agency When news reports first indicated that US Vice-President JD Vance was going to lead the Americans in the negotiations with Iran, the country the US and Israel are waging a foolish war against, there was a sense that someone even as young him may have recognised the train wreck that Donald Trump…
(2026-04-13). Dozens arrested in New York as protesters demand US blocks sale of bombs to Israel. scmp.com Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration on Monday calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of US bombs to Israel. | Led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, the crowd of hundreds initially attempted to stage a sit-in inside the Manhattan offices of the two Democratic lawmakers they accused of abetting Israel's intensifying attacks in Lebanon and the US-Israel war on Iran.
(2026-04-13). Theo Von blends anguish and ignorance over Gaza. electronicintifada.net Leading "manosphere" podcaster Joe Rogan absurdly suggests Nobel Peace Prize-winning AFSC could be a CIA company.
(2026-04-13). Israel's restriction of aid into Gaza leads to critical shortages in bread, baby formula, and water. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's continued restriction of aid into Gaza has cut bread production by half as hospitals run out of baby formula and water supplies run low. Doctors warn that surging malnutrition cases among children may irreversibly harm an entire generation.
(2026-04-13). Israel kills three Palestinians in separate Gaza strikes. aljazeera.com Two Palestinians were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza on Monday, according to officials at Nasser hospital.
(2026-04-13). Michigan Coalition Against Genocide Continues Weekly Gatherings and Vigils. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Abayomi Azikiwe, April 13, 2026 Since 2023, amid the United States-backed Israeli mass displacement and slaughter against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, the Michigan Coalition Against Genocide has been working to raise awareness about the situation in West Asia. Every week on saturdays at the Eastern Market in Detroit and …
(2026-04-13). "First task is to defend international institutions as vigorously as possible" unitedworldint.com Speech of Donald Ramotar, former president of Guyana, at the forum "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!" The Executive Intelligence Review (EIR) organized an online forum on March 2, 2026, titled "Epstein and the Bottomless Depravity of the Elites — Urgent Need for a Cultural Renaissance!". …
(2026-04-13). Trump's US$10 billion lawsuit against WSJ and Murdoch thrown out. scmp.com A federal judge dismissed US President Donald Trump's US$10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch on Monday over a story on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. | US District Judge Darrin P. Gayles in Florida wrote in the order that Trump had failed to make the argument that the article was published with the intent to be malicious, but gave the president a chance to file an amended complaint.
(2026-04-13). Olga àÅlvarez: There Is No 'Absolute Absence' of President Maduro; Venezuela Can Intensify Its Assets Defense. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( àÅlvarez shared these remarks during an interview on the program A Pulso, broadcast Friday night on the state-owned channel Venezolana de Televisión (VTV). | According to àÅlvarez, the argument of an alleged absolute absence is an ill-intentioned in…
(2026-04-13). US president claims fresh Iran contact for deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that "people" from Iran had contacted the United States, indicating that Tehran wanted a deal, as the American Navy began a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports. | Speaking outside the Oval Office, Trump did not specify who had called whom, what the US response was, or what other issues were discussed during the contact. The president also gave no details about the content of the conversation. | "I can tell you that we've been called by the other side," Trump said, referring to Iran. "We've been called this morning by…
(2026-04-13). US deploys warships to Strait of Hormuz, announces Iran blockade. wsws.org U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that American warships will begin blockading all maritime traffic entering or exiting Iranian ports on Monday at 10: 00 a.m. Eastern Time.
(2026-04-13). THE WAR THEY STARTED—AND LOST: HOW THE U.S. AND ISRAEL TRIGGERED A CRISIS THEY CAN'T CONTROL. scheerpost.com Based on reporting and analysis from Consortium News — "The World This Week: Will the War End?" (April 11, 2026) On April 11, independent outlet Consortium News aired a stark assessment of the war on Iran—one that cuts through official narratives and exposes a far more dangerous reality. Hosted by Joe Lauria and featuring Pulitzer …
(2026-04-13). Israeli MK mocks Trump over Iran war handling, then deletes posts. haaretz.com MK Tzvika Foghel addressed the U.S. president on X in Hebrew: 'Donald, you've [turned out to be] a duck,' a remark he deleted several hours later.
(2026-04-13). Israel seeks to cast Türkiye as 'new enemy' after Iran war, says Turkish FM. geo.tv 
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with Qatar´s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, in Doha, March 19, 2026. — AFP Israel "cannot live without an enemy": Hakan Fidan.Fidan says move…
(2026-04-13). The War in Iran as International Terrorism. fpif.org A couple of wars ago, when I gave readings from my book Now, welcome to Operation Epic Fu…
(2026-04-13). Ten steps Labor could take to address the war on Iran, Lebanon and Palestine. socialist-alliance.org 
Most people were hoping for big petrol tax cuts or cost-of-living adjustments from the PM's rare address to the nation. He claims to support a ceasefire but he didn't even criticise Trump and Netanyahu's illegal attacks on Iran and Lebanon. Sue Bolton outlines what Labor should do.
(2026-04-13). Pope Leo Continues to Criticize War After Trump Attacks Him in Social Media Rant. truthout.org Pope Leo XIV on Monday said he would not back off his criticism of President Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran after the president targeted him with an unhinged late-night social media rant. In a Sunday Truth Social post, Trump accused Pope Leo of being "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy," even though dealing with crime and running U.S. foreign policy are not part of the pope'… |
(2026-04-13). US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media. scmp.com US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US media reported on Sunday. | The 44-year-old singer was arrested in early March and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff's Department on suspicion of DUI (driving under the influence).
(2026-04-13). French military calls for further militarization measures. infobrics.org "War economy" project lacks popular approval.
(2026-04-13). April 12, 1861, Confederate Forces Fired on Fort Sumter. portside.org April 12, 1861, Confederate Forces Fired on Fort Sumter |
(2026-04-13). Farmers, Environmentalists Sue Trump over EPA Climate Cuts. mediasanctuary.org Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing the endangerment finding and motor vehicle emissions standards. The EPA's 2009 endangerment finding is the scientific determination that greenhouse gas pollution harms public health and welfare.. The rollback ignores established science and removes critical safeguards at a time when farmers need them the most. Every season, farmers are navigating more uncertainty — excessive rain, lack of rain, excessive heat, and everything in between. Wes Gillingham of Wild Roots Farm and NOFA…
(2026-04-13). WHYY Newscast for Monday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-13). Botswana signs energy and mineral exploration deals with Oman. newarab.com 
(2026-04-13). China—Brunei Relations on the Path of Quiet Progress. unitedworldint.com Charting a Steady Course By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In a world of growing international uncertainty, Beijing—Bandar Seri Begawan's low-profile upgrading is the best proof of the potency of pragmatism, mutual respect for the other, and of interests in it. Less high-profile than some other of China's neighborhood-of-choice relationships, the Beijing—Bandar Seri Begawan one is actually …
(2026-04-13). Happer, Lindzen, Koonin Letter to the Federal Judicial Center. wattsupwiththat.com Because the "How Science Works" chapter was written in large part to support the now-withdrawn climate chapter—and because it departs so dramatically from the Manual's tradition of neutrality—we respectfully recommend that it also be withdrawn before federal and state judges are mistakenly led to use it to admit or exclude scientific evidence, and its false science contaminates what we understand is more than 1,000 climate-related cases in state and federal courts.
(2026-04-13). Unjust War, Unjust Conduct: Just War Theory and the Iran War. fairobserver.com On February 28, the US military struck a girls' primary school in Minab, in southern Iran's Hormozgan province. The building was hit three times, killing 180 people. Most of them were schoolgirls aged seven to 12. That sentence should not be easy to read. But it needs to be said plainly, because the language coming…
(2026-04-13). Hungary: New Government Needs to Restore Rule of Law. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tisza supporters celebrate after Peter Magyar's victory speech in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026. | © 2026 Sipa via AP Images | (Budapest, April 14, 2026) — Hungary's incoming government should take immediate steps to restore fundamental rights, dismantle abusive laws and institutions, and strengthen democratic institutions, after years of backsliding, Human Rights Watch said today.The incoming government should in its first weeks in office demonstrate a clear commitment to restore for fundamental rights and reinstate democratic safeguards, including by upholding Hungary's…
(2026-04-13). Sheboygan April 23 and Manitowoc April 24, 2026: Corporate Research, ICE Data Centers! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1JFpEMR3Dy/ We Rise Fighting — Labor PodcastWisconsin Bail Out The People Movement Ric Urrutia (M.S., Labor Studies) is an Organizer, Podcaster and Artist, that specializes in corporate research. Ric Urrutia has been teaching others how to research corporations, government agencies, and elected officials for over 20 years. His presentations focus on corporations and political …
(2026-04-13). Australia's 000 failures: Why your phone may fail to call Triple Zero. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). Texas Counties Receive Subpoenas for Voters' Records From Department of Homeland Security. portside.org Texas Counties Receive Subpoenas for Voters' Records From Department of Homeland Security |
(2026-04-13). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-13). UK murder of 3 girls by teenager should have been prevented, says inquiry. scmp.com The murders of three young girls ‚Å at a Taylor ‚Å Swift-themed dance event in Britain in ‚Å 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "fundamental failure" by state bodies to recognise the risk the killer posed, a public inquiry concluded on Monday. | Teenager Axel Rudakubana launched the ‚Äåfrenzied knife attack at the summer holiday event in Southport, northern England, on July 29, 2024, in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called "a devastating moment" in British history.
(2026-04-13). Sawdust, Sunrise Singing and Solidarity: Holy Week in Nicaragua. orinocotribune.com By Becca Renk Foster — Apr 10, 2026 | Holy Burial
| "I don't like the music," my daughter whispers to me. | Suddenly, a cymbal crashes, followed by tuba and trombones droning a death dirge. I peer through the incense to make out the slow movement of men burdened by an impossibly heavy bier carrying the image of Christ crucified. It's Good Friday, and we are watching the Holy Burial in the León Cathedral. | "You're not supposed to like it," I tell her. "Jesus is dead, this is his funeral. The music is meant to fill you with dread and sadness." | In Nicaragua, a small country that has seen much suffering…
(2026-04-13). Ben-Gvir says attorney general constitutional by calling for his dismissal. haaretz.com The far-right minister claimed there is no evidence that he interferes in police appointments or operations — and that his continued tenure as national security minister was decided by the public in the elections, which the court is not authorized to question…
(2026-04-13). AUSTRAC tranche 2: toughest regulator to become its most hated. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-13). People Die While Companies Profit, as Concentration Camps Metastasize Across the US. fairobserver.com The March 4, 2026, edition of the Arizona Daily Star put the facts succinctly: "A Haitian asylum seeker held for four months at Florence Correctional Center died Monday at a Scottsdale hospital due to complications from an infected tooth." It seems the infection spread from his tooth to his lungs, causing him to develop the…
(2026-04-13). Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt. progressivehub.net SHARON ZHANG | TRUTHOUT…
(2026-04-13). 25 Essential Black Poets Everyone Should Know. newsone.com 
Source: Jason Mendez/Getty Images/ Walter McBride/Corbis via Getty Images | Black poets have profoundly shaped literature across generations, using poetry to document history, celebrate culture, and challenge injustice. From the Harlem Renaissance to today's spoken word and page poets, these writers have created timeless work that continues to resonate. In honor of National Poetry Month, here are 25 essential Black poets, along with some of their most popular poems, what those poems are about, and what makes each voice unforgettable. | Source: Fred Stein Archive / Getty | 1. Langston Hughes: | Langsto…
(2026-04-13). On the limits of Western Marxism. mronline.org 
Toward critical consciousness and the development of revolutionary capacity.
(2026-04-13). This May Be Our Best Look At Ukraine's Secretive New Surface-To-Air Missile. twz.com 
A new Ukrainian surface-to-air missile appears to have made its first public appearance. The weapon has been widely identified as an apparent example of the Koral (also sometimes spelled Coral). The development of the missile has been known about for some time, as part of a broader effort to field homegrown ground-based air defense systems, something that the head of Ukraine's
(2026-04-13). Rory McIlroy wins Masters to become fourth back-to-back champion. aljazeera.com The Northern Irishman becomes the first player to repeat at Augusta National since Tiger Woods back in 2001-2002.
(2026-04-13). Will Lehman, candidate for UAW president, calls for support for Harvard academic workers' strike. wsws.org The Harvard Graduate Students Union (HGSU-UAW) has set a strike deadline of 12: 01 am on April 21, 2026, for 4,000 Teaching Fellows, Research Assistants, and other academic workers…
(2026-04-13). Just Try to Find a Book About Peace on Audible or Amazon. davidswanson.org Do you like audio books? I do. What about peace, do you like that? I'm referring to peace here as the absence of war. I'm not intending to challenge everyone's favorite aphorism that — chant it with me — "Peace Is More Than the Absence of War." I'm just referring to that thing, whatever it …
(2026-04-13). Cop on polio duty martyred in Hangu. tribune.com.pk 
(2026-04-13). Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida. scmp.com Former ‚Å Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem ‚Å has been detained by ICE in the ‚Å United States, the agency reported on its website on Monday, after he fled Brazil in September following his conviction for plotting a coup with ex-president Jair Bolsonaro. | Ramagem, a former Federal Police inspector, was sentenced to over 16 years in prison for his role ‚Äåin a plot to overturn leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 2022 election victory over Bolsonaro.
(2026-04-13). Leaked: Britain Exports GCHQ's Dark Arts Overseas. scheerpost.com Kit Klarenberg Substack Leaked documents expose how prolific Western government contractor Torchlight, staffed by British military and intelligence veterans, has covertly trained "commercial and government clients" the world over in GCHQ's digital espionage and cyberwar strategies. Cloak-and-dagger techniques to "discredit, disrupt, delay, deny, degrade, and deter" target adversaries and populations, honed for kinetic and psychological …
(2026-04-13). As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future. scmp.com In Beijing, strategic elites have started to see world politics as sliding from the Spring and Autumn period to the Warring States era. However, if China believes the old order is falling apart, its future will depend less on economic power and more on presenting a reliable political vision. | For much of the past decade, the dominant framework for understanding China-US relations has been the Thucydides Trap. Since Graham Allison popularised the term, the relationship has been cast as an…
(2026-04-13). Bernie Sanders vows to push resolution to block US weapons to Israel. aljazeera.com Bill is unlikely to pass in Republican-controlled Senate, but it could test waning support for Israel among Democrats.
(2026-04-13). Peace Dialog Norway—Russia. worldbeyondwar.org 
In March 2026, a small group of Norwegians traveled to Murmansk and Moscow to meet Russian students, officials, and peace advocates. They went not as diplomats, but as citizens — carrying no mandate except a belief that dialogue matters. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-13). The Mahmoud Farajallah Delegation Mourns the Martyrs and Condemns the Continued Zionist Criminal Aggression Against the Lebanese and Palestinian Peoples. samidoun.net 
The Mahmoud Farajallah delegation was a delegation to Lebanon conducted in January 2026, comprised of members of Samidoun Belgium and the Plate-Forme Charleroi-Palestine. During the delegation, members participated in demonstrations for the freedom of Lebanese prisoners in Zionist jails, met with Palestinian and Lebanese political, social, cultural and educational organizations, and visited the Palestinian refugee …
(2026-04-13). Trump Fires Judges Who Blocked Deportations of Student Activists Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has fired six more immigration judges in its effort to reshape immigration policy and the immigration courts. Two of the fired judges, Roopal Patel and Nina Froes, had each dismissed high-profile cases brought by the government against international students who had advocated for Palestinian rights, Ràºmeysa àñztàºrk and Mohsen Mahdawi. Around 100 immigration judges have been fired by the Trump administration. Firings in previous administrations were rare. | The Trump administration is eroding "the concept of procedural due process, the idea that you get to have a h…
(2026-04-13). Conservative Candidate Tells British MPs to 'Go Back to Pakistan'. bylinetimes.com 
Kemi Badenoch has suspended one of her Conservative candidates in the upcoming local elections after a Byline Times investigation revealed he has posted a series of racist Tweets, including demands for British MPs to "go back to Pakistan". | William Jackson, who is listed as standing for the party in North Harrow in London, repeatedly posted messages to non-white British MPs of Asian origin, demanding that they leave the country, or be deported. | The messages, which were sent in reply to posts on Elon Musk's X platform, include: | Multiple posts telling Apsana Begum MP, who was born in London, to "go back to…
(2026-04-13). Data centers are straining the grid and changing the environment. peoplesworld.org 
For further reading: Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? Residents victorious in fight to stop Pekin, Illinois data center Pekin, Illinois residents turn out to oppose building of AI data center AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate…
(2026-04-13). HBCUs Say They Stand to Lose Out if College Athlete Pay Rules Don't Change. capitalbnews.org 
When Trayvean Scott was a college basketball player at Southern University in the 2000s, he says, he was never asked to throw a game in return for a payout. But more than 20 years later, he worries that the lack of a uniform policy about student athletes getting paid for their name, image or likeness …
(2026-04-13). New York City Home Care Workers Announce Hunger Strike On Mamdani's Watch. popularresistance.org New York City home care workers announced Wednesday they will start a hunger strike on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's watch beginning next week if promised City Council legislation ending mandatory round-the-clock shifts in the industry isn't brought to the floor for a vote. | "We have been here for more than a month and we have't seen the mayor," home care workers rallying outside City Hall said through an interpreter on Apr. 8. "They all made the promise. We will not wait again. We call on everyone, come back April 13, we continue the sit-in—and April 16 we go on hunger strike!" | City Council Speaker Julie Menin…
(2026-04-13). Over 500 people arrested in London at Palestine Action protest. mronline.org 
Palestine Action, a direct-action group protesting against Israeli war crimes, was proscribed by the British government in July 2025.
(2026-04-13). Reform UK Energy Prize Winners Had Nominated Party's Own Branch Chair. bylinetimes.com Reform UK and Nigel Farage are no strangers to a stunt or two. In November 2025, they launched a range of Black Shirts to great fanfare, at the knock-down price of £350 … each. | What wasn't apparent until you came to hand over your precious credit card details was that £1 of the total was for a mandatory entry into a vague lottery, in which you could win a Nigel Farage adjacent lunch at a very unspecific time in the future. There was no opt-out clause, so, in essence, it enforced gambling. | A freedom of information request to Westminster City Council, which returned a few weeks ago, stated that…
(2026-04-13). US Militarism in Latin America and Corporate Colonialism in Honduras. projectcensored.org While corporate media focuses on the 24-hour wartime news cycle, a lot falls through the cracks, entire continents actually.First up this week, we welcome back to the program journalist Jose Luis Granados Ceja to talk about the Greater America plan, and Operation Total Extermination, the latest US policy initiatives for…
(2026-04-13). Gambling on death: Polymarket and the dark rise of war betting. newarab.com 
The Since the US-Israeli assault began on 28 February, more than $529 million has been traded on The platform's war-related category expanded to over 200 active contr…
(2026-04-13). Cuba y Belarús identifican sectores estratégicos para el intercambio económico. radiohc.cu La Cámara de Comercio de Cuba informó que fueron identificados sectores estratégicos para el intercambio económico y comercial entre Belarús y la capital cubana, tras una reunión ampliada celebrada este último viernes por las partes interesadas. | Vitali Borchuk, embajador extraordinario y plenipotenciario de la República de Belarús en Cuba, sostuvo el encuentro con Yanet Hernández Pérez, gobernadora de La Habana, según confirmó la Cámara desde su perfil en Facebook. | En la reunión participaron directivos de empresas cubanas que representan áreas esenciales de la economía de la ciudad y la provincia. Borchuk pre…
(2026-04-13). L'attacco nel Bosforo mette in luce le debolezze della NATO e le tensioni tra gli alleati. strategic-culture.su L'incidente che ha coinvolto una petroliera turca mette in luce le contraddizioni nel sostegno della NATO all'Ucraina e solleva interrogativi sul ruolo della Turchia nell'alleanza atlantica | Segue nostro Il recente attacco alla petroliera turca M/T Altura, avvenuto il 26 marzo 2026 nei pressi della regione del Bosforo, mette in luce un problema che molti analisti continuano a evitare di riconoscere: la NATO non è più in grado di garanti…
(2026-04-13). Upcoming Patria Colloquium: A time for debate. radiohc.cu The Institute of Information and Social Communication (ICS) highlighted that the upcoming 5th International Patria Colloquium, to be held from April 16th thru the 18th at the Línea y 18 Cultural Station in Havana, will be a meeting where communication specialists, journalists, and students will discuss the role of technology, digitization, and artificial intelligence in journalistic production for social media today.