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2026-04-27: News Headlines

hindustantimes (2026-04-27). Amid Trump assassination scare, Mojtaba's top diplomat launches shock diplomacy push in Pakistan again. hindustantimes.com Following a dramatic assassination scare involving Donald Trump, Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi made an urgent diplomatic push in Pakistan aimed at reducing escalating tensions. During high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership, Araghchi presented Tehran's proposal for ending the ongoing conflict and urged renewed focus on diplomacy. However, uncertainty remains over U.S. intentions after Trump abruptly scrapped a planned envoy mission, citing strategic and logistical concerns. The situation highlights deepening mistrust between global powers and the fragile state of negotiations in the Middle East.

aljazeera (2026-04-27). Satellite images show scale of Israeli destruction of south Lebanon towns. aljazeera.com Satellite images taken reveal the Israeli military's massive scale of damage to towns in south Lebanon.

Agence France-Presse (2026-04-27). Lebanon reports bloodiest day since ceasefire as Israel targets Hezbollah. scmp.com Lebanon's health ministry said Israeli strikes on the country's south on Sunday killed 14 people, the deadliest day since a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war came into force over a week ago. | It came as Israel and the Iran-backed group traded fresh accusations of breaching the fragile truce, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying the military was "vigorously" targeting Hezbollah and the group vowing to keep responding to "violations".

Staff (2026-04-27). Iran gives U.S. new proposal on reopening Strait of Hormuz as FM meets Putin in Russia, reports say. haaretz.com

LVP (2026-04-27). UAW Region 6 & UAW 4811 Endorsement of Scott Wiener Challenged at Mahmoud Khalil Panel. indybay.org At a panel with Columbia Palestinian UAW2710 member Mahmoud Khalil, a participant questioned why UAW Region 6 and UAW 4811 are supporting Congressional Candidate Scott Wiener who has supported the genocide in Gaza and continued economic and military funding of the Israel and the IDF.

Doctors Against Genocide (2026-04-27). Sunday 5/31: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org

geo.tv (2026-04-27). Iran proposes deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz, defer nuclear talks: report. geo.tv Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir welcome Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi upon his arrival, in Rawalpindi, April 25, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi 'raised plan' to defer nuclear talks in Islamabad meetings.Tells mediators…

| Reuters | (2026-04-27). Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran's foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin. | Hopes of reviving peace efforts receded on Saturday when Trump scrapped a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shuttled to and from mediators Pakistan and Oman on Sunday before flying to Russia, with the two sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran's nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

newarab (2026-04-27). Iran says will end Strait of Hormuz chokehold if US siege ends. newarab.com Iran is offering to end its chokehold on the It comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi visited Russia to consult with Moscow about the The new proposal, passed to the US by Pakistan, l…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Iranian FM says discussions in Oman include ways to ensure safe transit through Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said midnight Sunday that the discussions he had earlier in Muscat with Omani officials included ways to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Muhammad Arshad (2026-04-27). Is Iran Seeking Protection or Power Through Russia and China? thinktank.pk As military pressure, economic sanctions, and diplomatic isolation intensify in 2026, Iran's renewed outreach to Russia and China is not merely symbolic diplomacy—it is a strategic survival calculation. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic shuttle through Pakistan and Oman before heading to Moscow for talks with President Vladimir Putin highlights Tehran's urgent search for geopolitical …

| AFP | (2026-04-27). Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled. tribune.com.pk Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. | Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Telegram, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. | It comes after Araghchi visited Oman between trips to Islamabad, as mediators push to keep peace talks between Tehran and Washington alive. | On Saturday, US President Donald Trump scrapped a planned trip to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). What's behind Araghchi's regional tour? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for meetings with senior Russian officials, following visits to Pakistan and Oman.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Resolution for UAW Convention: "Against the US—Israeli Imperialist War on Iran—For the Independent Mobilization of the Working Class" wsws.org This is the text of a resolution introduced by UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman at a meeting of UAW Local 677 in Macungie, Pennsylvania.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.

Ed Newman (2026-04-27). International flotilla carrying aid to Gaza sets sail from Italy. radiohc.cu The "Global Resilience Flotilla" has completed its preparations in Italy and has set sail this Sunday on a mission to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip and deliver humanitarian aid to the population. | According to the flotilla's spokesperson, Elena Dalia, explained that approximately 65 vessels are participating, which could lengthen the process before the official departure. | Dalia noted that the first destination will be Greece, amidst the complexities of the geopolitical landscape in the Mediterranean stemming from the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. | She also said tha…

Alex Poppe (2026-04-27). A Quicksand Feeling: How Iraq has been Roiled by the Israel-US War on Iran. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment) — I taught at an international school in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq from 2011 to 2013. I returned to the Kurdish region to teach at a university in Sulaimaniyah from 2015 to 2021. I traveled to Baghdad several times to speak at conferences, train teachers for Iraq's Ministry of Higher Education, and recruit students. Watching war in a country you used to call home from a county you now call home is a quicksand feeling, threatening to suck you under. | When Iran, Israel, and the U.S. fight, their conflict plays out in Iraq. Pro-Tehran armed groups and Iran's Revolutionary…

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

newarab (2026-04-27). Iran executes man over Jaish al-Adl membership, armed rebellion. newarab.com Iran on Sunday executed a man convicted of membership in the Sunni militant group Jaish al-Adl and involvement in attacks on security forces in the southeast, the judiciary said. | Amer Ramesh was arrested during a counterterrorism operation in the Pirsahrab area of Chabahar county in Sistan-Baluchistan province, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said. | The dates of his arrest and sentencing were not immediately clear. | He was convicted of "armed rebellion through bomb attacks and ambushes targeting military forces", as well as membership of Jaish al-Adl, an outlawed militant group designated a terrorist…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Iran's FM conveys conditions for ending war to Pakistan ⚪ Tasnim News Agency. ecns.cn Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharifholds talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 25, 2026..

Rayyan Ahmed (2026-04-27). Can Pakistan Turn Peace Talks Into Financial Relief? thinktank.pk Pakistan's involvement in the US-Iran dialogue in 2026 has quietly emerged as one of its most significant diplomatic moves in recent years. By positioning itself as a facilitator between Washington and Tehran, Islamabad is attempting to convert geopolitical relevance into tangible economic and political rewards. At a time when its economy remains under pressure and …

Gregory Shupak, Fairness, Accuracy in Reporting. (2026-04-27). For US Commentators On Iran, Mass Murder Is Magic. popularresistance.org In the wake of the temporary US/Iran ceasefire, hawkish commentary in leading American newspapers advanced the premise that the US can dictate terms to Iran in negotiations, with a faith in the power of Washington's military might that was hard to justify by the previous course of the war. Whether…

editor (2026-04-27). The minilateralist incentive: a climate change conference in Colombia. onlineopinion.com.au From failed climate summits to energy shock: the Iran war is succeeding where COP negotiations haven't.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Pakistan's Peacemaker Moment: A Challenge to India's Global Leadership. ummid.com Pakistan's emergence as a diplomatic intermediary between the United States and Iran has introduced an unexpected variable into South Asia's strategic equation.

Angela (2026-04-27). Thursday 5/21: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…

ICRC (2026-04-27). Gaza: Aseel's journey back to hope. icrc.org

José Ramón Cabañas Rodríguez (2026-04-27). Invasion and Regime Change in Miami. orinocotribune.com By José R. Cabañas Rodríguez — Apr 23, 2026 | Since the events that took place in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, a series of developments and interpretations of those events have unfolded, which have had a direct impact on the quality of life of Cubans, both on and off the island. | The first of these was a US military action against Cuba, considered almost imminent, around which the traditional troupes of certain sectors in Miami organized themselves, ranging from the Admirers of Batista and So-Called Landowners, to Mercenaries by Nature, or the Trio "You Go, I'll Stay." | Despite the mirage created by…

ICRC (2026-04-27). Highlights of ICRC Activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2025. icrc.org Strengthening our humanitarian presence in Venezuela and The Caribbean…

Denis Ospino, Federico Fuentes (2026-04-27). 'Fighting for a wage rise is also an act of resistance against imperial tutelage': Interview with Venezuelan retired oil worker's leader Denis Ospino. links.org.au Denis Ospino looks at the situation facing Venezuelan workers, the regime of "tutelage" imposed by Trump after January 3, the growing wave of trade union protests and the issue of anti-imperialist solidarity.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Maha TET 2026 Registration: Last Date to Apply April 24. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad has extended the last date of application for online registration of the candidates who wish to appear for MAHA TET 2026.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion in 2025. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th consecutive year of growth, researchers said Monday, as insecurity and rearmament fueled defense budgets.

Willem Moore (2026-04-27). Starmer to whip MPs to vote against probe into himself. thecanary.co Keir Starmer — a.k.a. Mr Transparency — has a new plan to ensure the UK enjoys a healthy and vibrant democracy: üö® NEW: Keir Starmer is planning to whip Labour MPs to vote down any motion to refer him to the Privileges Committee for potentially misleading Parliament [@thetimes] — Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) April 26, 2026 […] | By

UMMID (2026-04-27). What are UFO files Pentagon plans to release? ummid.com The UFO files that the Pentagon plans to release refer to the official records, documents, and investigative reports related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs) and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena as they have been officially named.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Karnataka SSLC Result 2026 Out: Check Full List of Toppers. ummid.com Karnataka SSLC 2026 Toppers: The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has annouced today i.e. Thursday April 23, 2026 the result of the Senior School Leaving Certificate (Karnataka SSLC) 2026 exam, also known as Pre University and Class 10 exams, along with the Merit List and Toppers' Names on its official website karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Russia launches Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft to ISS. ecns.cn Russia on Saturday launched the Progress MS-34 cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), carrying more than 2.5 tonnes of supplies.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Stitching a better future. ecns.cn In late February, as winter still clung to the mountains of Mabian, an Yi autonomous county in southwestern Sichuan province, Qiaojin Shuangmei carefully packed 15 sets of Yi embroidery for her trip to Beijing.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). 9 people injured in shooting near U.S. Indiana University. ecns.cn NEW YORK, April 26 ⚪ At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting near Indiana University in Bloomington, the U.

editor (2026-04-27). When geography breaks: Gulf Cooperation Council aviation in an era of corridor instability. onlineopinion.com.au Geography was destiny. Now politics decides the flight path, and the Gulf's hub model is under pressure.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Changing Landscape of West Asian Defence and Security. ummid.com The old framework of rigid alliances in West Asia is giving way to overlapping security partnerships, strategic hedging, internal military modernization, and new calculations shaped as much by technology and economics as by traditional geopolitics.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Hong Kong to ban alternative tobacco use in public from April 30. ecns.cn Hong Kong will ban the use of alternative tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and heated tobacco in public places starting April 30, officials said, adding the move is unlikely to affect tourism.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). 5.3-magnitude quake hits near east coast of Honshu, Japan ⚪ GFZ. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 27 ⚪ An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 jolted near east coast of Honshu, Japan at 1657 GMT on Sunday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Skwawkbox (2026-04-27). Fox News cuts off reporter describing Trumpian foreknowledge of shooting attack. thecanary.co The US Fox News channel cut off one of its own reporters just as she seemed about to give away what people are saying is foreknowledge among Donald Trump's inner circle about the 'assassination attempt' at this year's White House Correspondents Dinner. White House Correspondents Dinner 'shooter' Trump had said, for the first time ever, […] | By

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). China retains stable supply of fertilizers. ecns.cn Rising tensions in the Middle East could drive up costs for Chinas agricultural sector by hiking global energy and fertilizer prices, although the countrys domestic food supply remains stable, according to officials and industry experts.

infobrics (2026-04-27). Russia to Begin Lunar Interior Research with China. infobrics.org Research on the lunar surface will be conducted in the near future, and the development of instruments required to study the internal structure of the Moon will begin this year…

Matt Sledge (2026-04-27). Meet the Four Democrats Who'll Decide If Trump Gets His Domestic Spying Law. theintercept.com "It all comes down to those four," said an advocate, "and if they are going to continue to try to hand Trump warrantless surveillance."

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Woman alleges strip-search by Shenzhen police, sparking online criticism. ecns.cn A woman who was involved in a dispute over stopping public smoking at a bus stop in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has alleged she was subjected to a full strip-search by Shenzhen police, sparking public outrage and raising questions about law enforcement practices.

Ed Newman (2026-04-27). Mexican representative to the OAS rejects alleged violations of labor rights of Cuban doctors. radiohc.cu Following the presentation of the report "Labor Rights of Healthcare Personnel in Medical Missions from Cuba" by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), Mexico's representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Alejandro Encinas, expressed reservations about its conclusions this Friday and defended the working conditions of Cuban doctors in Mexico.

ICRC (2026-04-27). 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.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-27). Give it a Rest George Monbiot: Decades of Hysterical Climate and Net Zero Fearmongering Have Left You Terminally Confused. wattsupwiththat.com Few mainstream media operations seek to provide a balanced debate on climate change and Net Zero, but those that do such as Talk and GB News struggle to find opposing voices to appear with anyone who disputes the 'settled' narrative. All except Jim Dale, with his word-salad 'whack-a-mole' claims of imminent climate Armageddon. Like many of Monbiot's past claims, they are truly some of the great comedy gifts of our time.

Akindele Bankole (2026-04-27). Sunday 5/3: The Sojourner's Concert: A Tapestry of Yoruba Motifs by Akindele Bankole. indybay.org Peace United Church, 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). Pezeshkian congratulates South Africa on National Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated the government and nation of South Africa on the occasion of that country's National Day.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2026-04-27). Leidesdorff Plaza – Diamond Jubilee rekindles the "Continuum" of California 175. indybay.org California 175 – Leidesdorff Plaza, Diamond Jubilee offers a special "continuum" of dedication to utilizing unsurpassed world class standards and practices of historical preservation that will be appreciated by distant world cultural tourists reconnecting to an authentic global story, the California Gold Rush.

IRA (2026-04-27). Organized Money: Big Oil and Big Plastic Are One and the Same. portside.org Organized Money: Big Oil and Big Plastic Are One and the Same |

UMMID (2026-04-27). The Great Indian Turncoat Bazaar. ummid.com Raghav Chadha's exit from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is neither shocking nor exceptional, it is entirely in keeping with the grammar of our times.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). China delivers largest domestically built LNG carrier. ecns.cn China on Sunday delivered its first domestically designed and built 180,000-cubic-meter liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, marking a major breakthrough in the country's high-end clean energy shipbuilding sector.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-04-27). Tuesday 5/5: San Francisco Board of Supervisors, District 4 Candidate Forum | ‰∏âËó©Â∏ÇÁ¨¨ÂõõÂçÄÂ∏ÇÂèɉ∫ãÂÄôÈÅ∏‰∫∫Ë´ñ£á. indybay.org A.P. Giannini Middle School, 3151 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122…

Foreign Policy in Focus (2026-04-27). Will China's Calculated Patience win the Middle East? juancole.com By | (

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Participants at Shanghai seminar refute illegal South China Sea arbitration award. ecns.cn SHANGHAI, April 26 ⚪ Participants at a special seminar held in east Chinas Shanghai on Sunday refuted the"Arbitral Award on the South China Sea, "stressing that it is illegal, null and void, and non-binding, ignores historical facts.

Leon Kunstenaar (2026-04-27). National Day of Action to Stop ICE – Part of Weekly Demonstrations in Front of SF Tesla. indybay.org Protesting Trump's continual violation of rights, his concentration camps, the family separations, and his contempt for the Constitution…

infobrics (2026-04-27). China Expands Industrial Cooperation Platforms with Focus on BRICS. infobrics.org The BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution Innovation Center in Xiamen, Fujian Province, recently held meetings with consulates of ASEAN countries including the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, focusing on promoting cooperation in areas such as talent development, industrial projects and business partnerships…

WSWS (2026-04-27). 1 in 3 Americans cannot afford healthcare without cutting essentials. wsws.org Decades of bipartisan healthcare policies have gutted social protections, pushing workers into insecurity, high costs and limited access to medical care.

UMMID (2026-04-27). CBSE Class 12 Result 2026: When and Where to Check. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is releasing on its official website 'cbseresults.nic.in' the result of Class 12th (Class XIIth) 2026 board exams.

Wingnut Willie (2026-04-27). Friday 5/22: The F I X documentary. indybay.org 1224 K. St. Downtown Modesto California.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Trump seeks to profit politically from attack in Washington hotel. wsws.org The gunman who targeted the White House Correspondents Association dinner was tackled and subdued by Secret Service agents before even reaching the floor at which Trump and other administration officials were schmoozing with media proprietors and journalists.

newarab (2026-04-27). Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices. newarab.com Consumers should buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid the risk of higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by the After welcoming a record 97 million tourists last year, 3.5% more than in 2024, Spain could maintain a similar pace of growth this year, Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said. | However, higher fuel costs threaten to push up airfares and weigh on demand, he warned in an interview published on Monday with Spanish newspaper Expansion. | "What we're recomm…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). 5.9 -magnitude earthquake hits NORTHWEST OF KURIL ISLANDS – EMSC. ecns.cn 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits NORTHWEST OF KURIL ISLANDS-EMSC.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Al-Nassr storms into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final. ummid.com Top Saudi Football Club Al Nassr Wednesday April 22, 2026 stormed into AFC Champions League Two 2026 Final defeating Al Ahli SC Qatar 5-1.

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). A coal miner's daughter tells the story of a hard hit people. wibailoutpeople.org "There's a big misconception that poor white people are Trump's base." That's a quote from the new book by Beth Howard, "Song For a Hard-Hit People: A Memoir of Antiracist Solidarity From a Coal Miner's Daughter." She says of the book: "In the midst of divisive rhetoric, violent repression, and grifters writing elegies, may this …

A a (2026-04-27). Qatar's calculus amid the Iran war. strategic-culture.su By Giorgio CAFIERO, Kristian ULRICHSEN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Doha's careful balancing act has been threatened by severe…

IRA (2026-04-27). Sunday Science: StarTalk — Scientists Who Were Persecuted for Being Right, With Matt Kaplan. portside.org Sunday Science: StarTalk — Scientists Who Were Persecuted for Being Right, With Matt Kaplan |

APR editor (2026-04-27). Injured Fiji police officer in checkpoint incident 'is my daughter', says Tikoduadua. asiapacificreport.nz By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs Pio Tikoduadua has confirmed that a police officer seriously injured during a checkpoint incident in Laqere is his daughter. In a statement, Tikoduadua said the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at a joint checkpoint involving the Fiji Police Force and…

Human Rights Watch (2026-04-27). Homophobia Taints Criminal Prosecutions in Kazakhstan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Kazakhstan's national flag in Astana, January 13, 2023. | © 2023 Turar Kazangapov/Reuters | On April 22, courts in Kazakhstan delivered guilty verdicts in two unrelated criminal cases. Though the cases are distinct, they share commonalities: both defendants are outspoken advocates for the rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) people in Kazakhstan and how the authorities handled each case raises concerns that homophobia and retaliation were factors in the defendants' treatment and prosecution.Zhanar Sekerbaeva, cofounder of the feminist group Feminita, was found g…

Sacramento-NAACP (2026-04-27). Sunday 4/26: Human Rights in the African Diaspora. indybay.org Florin Square (Obama Room) 2251 Florin Road Sacramento | 2251 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA 95822…

WSWS (2026-04-27). This week in history: April 27-May 3. wsws.org Global repression against May Day rallies; Italian parliament dissolved after bribe scandal; Iran nationalizes oil industry under Mossadegh; British unions call General Strike…

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). May Day Strong 2026 Events Nationwide (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org Citywide walkout by students in Milwaukee April 24, 2026. / Photo: @wi.bopm…

UMMID (2026-04-27). JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Results Out: Check Full Toppers' List. ummid.com As many as 26 students from all across India have scored a perfect 100 percentile to top JEE Main 2026 Session 2 the result of which was announced by the NTA today i.e. Monday April 20, 2026.

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-27). Powerful earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes Japan's Hokkaido Island days after 7.7 magnitude. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake struck about 18 km west of the town of Sarabetsu on Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, at a depth of 81 km. The USGS estimated its magnitude at 6.1. Japan is highly prone to earthquakes, and such events occur frequently, so authorities closely track them for aftershocks or related risks. | This tremor came just a week after a stronger 7.7 magnitude quake led officials to warn of a slightly increased risk of a potential megaquake along the country's northeastern coast.Several port towns, including Otsuchi and Kamaishi, ordered thousands…

Reuters (2026-04-27). North Korea's Kim vows continued support for Russia at memorial for fallen troops. scmp.com North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country would continue to support Russia's policies and he discussed the international political situation with Russia's defence minister, state media KCNA reported on Monday. | A Russian delegation including Defence Minister Andrei Belousov attended a completion ceremony for a ‌‌memorial honouring North Korean soldiers killed while fighting in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces staged an incursion in 2024, KCNA said.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Jamia Millia Islamia 10th Result 2026 Out: List of Toppers. ummid.com JMI Class 10 Result 2026: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has announced the Class 10 result 2026 along with the details of toppers.

Jim Vivian (2026-04-27). Emergency Forest Defense: Lompico Headwaters Monday April 27, Tuesday April 28 ++? indybay.org Healthy Riparian and Steep Slope trees under attack by PG$E and subcontractors | Need Videographers, Witnesses, Tree Sitters 8am-4pm+ Monday, Tuesday, maybe rest of week | PG$E Tree Massacres in Lompico north of Felton, Santa Cruz Mountains…

WSWS (2026-04-27). Mamdani's pension deferral plan advances Wall Street austerity agenda. wsws.org Zohran Mamdani, the pseudo-left mayor of New York City, has proposed delaying the city's contributions to city workers' pension fund as a way of partly balancing the city budget.

Vivian La (2026-04-27). Michigan wins key legal battle over Line 5 pipeline. grist.org Michigan's decades-long fight to shut down the Line 5 pipeline will be heard in state court after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the dispute belongs there, clearing the way for judges to weigh whether the aging oil pipeline can continue crossing the Straits of Mackinac. | The ruling is seen as a win for tribes, environmentalists, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel, who preferred to keep the fight in state court. She has since 2019 been trying to revoke the easement that allows the pipeline to cross the Straits, which connect lakes Michigan and Huron, citing the risk of an oil spill. | "For f…

UMMID (2026-04-27). Madinah University Admission 2026 Begins: Steps, Link to Apply. ummid.com The Islamic University of Madinah Al Munawwarah has begun receiving applications from local and foreign students who wish to enroll them for various programs offered by one of Saudi Arabia's top universities with scholarship benefits.

EDWIN (2026-04-27). Government strengthening criminal justice system and rooting out corruption. sanews.gov.za Government strengthening criminal justice system and rooting out corruption | President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is reforming and strengthening the criminal justice system, rooting out corruption and building a police service and a prosecuting authority in which people can have trust and confidence. | "We call on all South Africans to be part of this work, to build communities, homes, schools and workplaces that are safe and secure," President Ramaphosa said. | Speaking at the national Freedom Day celebration held at Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in Mangaung, President Ramaphosa said government is using the…

UMMID (2026-04-27). AP SSC 10th Result 2026: When and How to Check. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh SSC Result 2026: The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department is declaring on its official website ' bse.ap.gov.in' the result of the students who had appeared in the AP SSC (Class 10) 2026 board examinations.

A A (2026-04-27). The mechanistic fallacy — Why the West so often fails at geo-politics. strategic-culture.su Washington will not be able to think straight about Iran, and will opt for the wrong tactics. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Som…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Dragonfly soars with three top honors as Beijing film fest ends. ecns.cn Renowned Hong Kong filmmaker and action choreographer Yuen Woo-pingreceives the Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday at the closing ceremony of the 16th Beijing International Film Festival.

Angela (2026-04-27). Saturday 4/25: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Al-Nakba: The Palestinian catastrophe" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nJTA…

Nathan Spears (2026-04-27). Britain's charity rules reward size, not need. thecanary.co British charity law presents itself as fair. In practice, it tends to favour organisations with the resources to navigate an increasingly complex system. What larger charities absorb as routine compliance often becomes a barrier for grassroots groups. The Fundraising Regulator, set up in 2016, operates as an independent self-regulatory body. But like many such systems, […] | By

Willem Moore (2026-04-27). Polanski embarrasses Labour's Ed Balls live on GMB. thecanary.co On Monday 27 April, the former Labour shadow chancellor Ed Balls interviewed Green Party leader Zack Polanski. The reason a former shadow chancellor conducted this interview is because the UK has a revolving door between establishment politics and the establishment media. As Polanski is one of few politicians who will point this out, the appearance […] | By

Prabhat Patnaik (2026-04-27). Neo-fascism and the concept of the nation. mronline.org Certain features associated with neo-fascism have manifested themselves quite clearly during its ascendancy in India.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Festive tunes echo between China and Brazil amid ethnic celebrations. ecns.cn A Chinese folk song echoed across the stage, its melody carried through the air. Drawn by the rhythm, Brazilian musicians began to dance while Chinese attendees stepped closer to the stage. Within moments, a circle formed, and the crowd swayed together to the same beat.

multiple organizations (2026-04-27). Saturday 5/2: Webinar: Winning Divestment For Palestine at the State Level in the US. indybay.org Zoom | actionnetwork.org/events/webinar-winning…

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). Southern Poverty Law Center: A beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice for 55 years! wibailoutpeople.org For 55 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has stood as a beacon of hope, fighting white supremacy and various forms of injustice to help create a multiracial democracy where we can all live and thrive. Today calls for us to maintain our resolve in the face of another fight for justice. We are confident that we will …

UMMID (2026-04-27). Malegaon battles severe heat waves. ummid.com Malegaon, one of the largest textile clusters in India, is battling intense heat waves since the last eight days with the maximum temperature reaching as high as 44 degrees.

UMMID (2026-04-27). KCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test: List of Candidates Published. ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published on its official website the list of candidates eligible to appear in the Karnataka UGCET 2026 Agriculture Practical Test along with the list of non-eligible candidates.

William D. Hartung (2026-04-27). Can the War Machine be Shut Down? juancole.com (

Yossi Verter (2026-04-27). Exactly half a year before Election Day, the campaign begins now. haaretz.com Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid made the impression that a merger was off the table for the upcoming election — until reality forced their hand. With Gadi Eisenkot expected to join the fold, the trio is finding — for now — that they agree on more than they differ…

UMMID (2026-04-27). Religion Means Respect: Namita Thapar, abused over Namaz benefits, reminds Hindus. ummid.com Namita Thapar, a healthcare professional who is being abused for highlighting the benefits of Namaaz in a strongly worded message dropped on social media, reminded the Hindus about the importance of respect for all religions.

teleSUR Desk (2026-04-27). Trump death penalty methods: 5 shocking changes expanding executions in the U.S. mronline.org Trump death penalty methods expand federal executions with firing squads and gas, raising global human rights concerns.

Hank Pellissier (2026-04-27). Monday 5/11: FREE screening of the documentary. indybay.org 1924 Cedar Street, in Berkeley…

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). May Day 2026 Events in Minneapolis/MN. wibailoutpeople.org Minnesotans have shown the world how to stand up against attacks on our neighbors over the last four months. On May 1st, International Workers' Day, we're going to come together throughout the day to stand up to ICE and the billionaires running our country and demand justice for immigrants, workers and ALL Minnesotans. MORNING: WORKERS …

UMMID (2026-04-27). 94.5% Pass Goa SSC 2026 Exam – Check Result Here. ummid.com Goa 10th Result 2026: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) has declared the results of the GBSHSE Class 10 or SSC 2026 examinations on its official as well as associate websites today i.e. Sunday April 26, 2026.

IRA (2026-04-27). How Netanyahu Hurt America's Jews. portside.org How Netanyahu Hurt America's Jews |

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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?

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on April 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English dailies on Monday, April 27.

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). NASW, in Coalition, Stands with Southern Poverty Law Center. wibailoutpeople.org By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 21 announced the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is an unfortunate but not surprising turn of events. Not surprising because of the Trump administration's well-known pattern of hostility to historical civil rights laws and protections. That …

underdog (2026-04-27). DOG-EAT-DOG: How Selfishness Became a Virtue and Why It Will Kill Us. indybay.org Selfishness is not strength. Empathy is not weakness. This post traces how Ayn Rand's fascination for a psychopath became a political program and culture that is now dismantling democracy and the planet.

Islam Farag (2026-04-27). Egypt, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan: A Necessary Alliance Against Israeli Lawlessness. unitedworldint.com/feed/ The convergence of these nations' interests, coupled with the retreat of traditional powers from regional security management, will breathe life into such an alliance. A few years ago, even the most optimistic observers would not have dared to imagine the Middle East, or the Islamic world at large, witnessing an alliance between its traditional or …

WSWS (2026-04-27). Near-miss at UPS's Worldport, site of deadly crash last November, part of worsening aviation safety crisis. wsws.org On April 14, a collision was narrowly avoided between a cargo jet and a smaller aircraft at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky.

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). Wisconsin: May Day 2026 Actions Statewide (City Listings). wibailoutpeople.org Use this link to find a May Day 2026 action: | Citywide walkout by students April 24, 2026 in Milwaukee. / Photo: @wi.bopm | Citywide walkout by students in Milwaukee April 24, 2026. / Photo: @wi.bopm…

UMMID (2026-04-27). Saudi Arabia, Türkiye working to revive Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Türkiye are working on a project that will not only connect the two countries via high speed Railway network but will also revive the Ottoman-era Hejaz railway-line that once aimed to link Istanbul to the holy cities Makkah and Madinah.

Reuters (2026-04-27). Netanyahu's biggest rivals join forces for Israel's coming election. scmp.com Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's most formidable political rivals said on Sunday they were joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the coming election expected later this year. | The former prime ministers – right-wing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid – issued statements announcing the merger of their parties, Bennett 2026 and There is a Future.

IRA (2026-04-27). It's All About the Leaders: Manufacturing Wins in the UAW. portside.org It's All About the Leaders: Manufacturing Wins in the UAW |

geo.tv (2026-04-27). Magnitude 6.2 quake on Hokkaido island latest to shake Japan. geo.tv

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). ASEAN officials convene to address Middle East energy supply risks. ecns.cn The Philippines, this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), convened senior officials to assess the impact of the evolving Middle East situation on global and regional energy markets, focusing on oil and gas supply stability, price volatility and potential supply chain disruptions, the Department of Energy said on Sunday.

Taiwo Hassan (2026-04-27). Despite US troops and killer drones, Islamic State terrorizing Nigeria. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, the United States, citing heightened risk of terror attacks,

WSWS (2026-04-27). Harvard Academic Workers-UAW leaders sabotage strike of non-tenure-track faculty. wsws.org In a flagrant violation of democratic principles, the HAW-UAW bargaining committee has unilaterally called off plans for a spring strike, overriding a clear mandate from the membership…

Jill Clark-Gollub, Popular Resistance. (2026-04-27). Growing Calls To End Unilateral Coercive Measures. popularresistance.org This spring constituents and grassroots organizations have been raising awareness in Congress and in public forums of the harms caused by Unilateral Coercive Measures (UCMs or "sanctions"). Sanctions have become the "go-to" foreign policy tool of the United States government, now impacting a quarter of the global economy and one-third of the world's population. These measures cause an average of 564,000 deaths around the world annually—comparable to the toll from armed conflict—mostly among children under 5 years old. | On April 22, Congresswoman Delia Ramírez (D-IL) hosted a Congressional briefing on…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Kuwait Airways resumes flights as airport operations normalize. ecns.cn KUWAIT CITY, April 26 ⚪ Kuwait Airways said Sunday that operations at Terminal 4 of Kuwait International Airport are running smoothly, as the national carrier resumed flights following the reopening of the countrys airspace.

Christians for a Free Palestine (2026-04-27). Wednesday 5/27: Picket & Pray. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK…

Editor (2026-04-27). The Western left misunderstands power. mronline.org A critique of Jacobin's framing of Ibrahim Traoré, and the deeper problem of purity, legibility, and distance in Western left analysis.

Silvio Rodríguez, Noor Mahtani (2026-04-27). Silvio Rodríguez: 'The world is run by an authoritarian, warmongering and thieving regime — and it's not Cuba'. links.org.au Despite his country's critical situation, Silvio Rodríguez insists he has not succumbed to despair: "I am sure many Cubans would be willing to defend our country with weapons."

infobrics (2026-04-27). EU has come to live in "economic serfdom" to US — media. infobrics.org Brussels approved the 20th package of sanctions on Russia.

Editor (2026-04-27). Exposing the University of Michigan's violence against Chinese scholars. mronline.org On Friday night, CODEPINK and the local University of Michigan community gathered to hold a vigil in honor of UM researcher Dr. Danhao Wan on the one-month anniversary of his death. According to reports, Dr. Wang died after jumping from an upper floor of the G.G. Brown Building on North Campus, shortly after being targeted and questioned by federal authorities.

Zeeshan Javaid (2026-04-27). Is Trump's Survival Story Becoming His Most Powerful Campaign Weapon? thinktank.pk On April 25, 2026, a night intended to showcase the traditional intersection of politics, media, and power transformed into a national security crisis when gunfire erupted during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Donald Trump, alongside the First Lady, Vice President, and senior Cabinet members, was swiftly evacuated after what officials described as an assassination …

Gary Wilson (2026-04-27). U.S. piracy from Hormuz to Panama. mronline.org U.S. naval power and dollar dominance have always worked together: one guarded the sea lanes, the other controlled payments, insurance, credit and sanctions. Now both are being challenged at once.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). VIDEO: Unseen images from Shahid Rajaee port blast last year. en.mehrnews.com BANDAR ABBAS, Apr. 27 (MNA) — A powerful blast occurred at the Port of Shahid Rajaee in Iran's Bandar Abbas on April 26, 2025 which caused massive damage and left dozens killed and injured.

CODEPINK Sonoma County (2026-04-27). Friday 5/1: May Day: Shutdown the War Economy @ General Dynamics. indybay.org General Dynamics, 190 Foss Creek Circle, Healdsburg…

A a (2026-04-27). Sanctions fragrance No. 20. strategic-culture.su There is an evident unresolved tension between stated goals and actual results. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The scent of madn…

Evan Jones (2026-04-27). Antisemitism and Israel: A challenge to the Australian narrative. independentaustralia.net

hindustantimes (2026-04-27). Did US journalists loot wine during shooting scare? Viral videos show bottles taken from gala | Trump. hindustantimes.com Chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner turned surreal as a brief shooting scare involving Donald Trump triggered panic—while viral videos showed journalists fleeing with food and wine, sparking a "Wine Gate" controversy. Pre-event remarks by press secretary Karoline Leavitt about "shots fired" added an eerie twist, as the FBI now probes the incident amid global scrutiny.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Series of visits shows Beijing's anchoring role. ecns.cn There was a diplomatic whirl in Beijing over the past two weeks, as a steady stream of high-level visitors traveled to China — an unusually intensive diplomatic scheduling at a time when the conflicts in the Middle East have hit energy security and the sluggish world economy.

William LeoGrande (2026-04-27). In Cuba a deadlock is more likely than a deal. responsiblestatecraft.org "I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba," President Trump

EDWIN (2026-04-27). South Africa commemorates Freedom Day. sanews.gov.za South Africa commemorates Freedom Day | Communities in and around Bloemfontein in the Free State have gathered at the Dr Rantlai Molemela Stadium in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality for the national Freedom Day celebrations. | President Cyril Ramaphosa will give the keynote address at the stadium. | Similar celebrations are being held in all provinces throughout the country, led by the Premiers. | Freedom Day 2026 marks the 32nd anniversary of South Africa's first democratic elections held on 27 April 1994, and stands as a testament to the country's journey towards democracy, justice, equality and human dig…

Staff (2026-04-27). DJI-Insta360 rivalry, nuclear hint for China's next carrier: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. As DJI duels Insta360, China sharpens global hardware edge amid US scrutiny | 2. Did China just hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered? | 3. Reverend Derek Li, father of injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer Mo Li, dies…

Alan Austin (2026-04-27). Global agencies give Australia's economy thumbs up. independentaustralia.net

Willem Moore (2026-04-27). MPs defend right to get pissed at work. thecanary.co On Sunday 26 April, the Green Party's Hannah Spencer complained that MPs stank of booze in parliament. This served as a reminder for many of us that MPs are provided with subsidised alcohol at work. For belligerent MPs and journalists, however, Spencer's comments served as a rallying call to defend their god-given right to drink […] | By

WSWS (2026-04-27). Rank-and-file candidate for United Auto Workers president, Will Lehman, introduces resolution against Iran war. wsws.org The resolution gives expression to the broad and growing opposition among workers to the war, which is backed by the UAW apparatus.

Emily Sanders, The Lever. (2026-04-27). Congress Pulls The Trigger On Big Oil's Shot At Immunity. popularresistance.org As fossil fuel giants face mounting lawsuits for allegedly deceiving the public about the environmental harm of their products, Republican lawmakers just borrowed a tactic from gun lobbyists' playbook, proposing sweeping federal immunity for oil and gas companies and limiting compensation for communities struggling with the local costs of climate disasters. | The effort could also block all state-level regulations of greenhouse gases, a sweeping deregulatory effort that some legal experts said was unconstitutional.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). U.S. shooting bares security vulnerabilities. ecns.cn The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about security at a time of increased political violence.

Angela (2026-04-27). Friday 5/29: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine

James Wright (2026-04-27). These critical policies make 'developing' countries advanced. thecanary.co There are policies in what we condescendingly call 'developing countries' that actually make them more advanced than the UK in crucial ways. Developing countries and home ownership Things like homes and utilities are the basics of life, yet countries we refer to as 'developing' often have better models than nations we call 'advanced'. Many lower-income […] | By

BadTasteForAGoodCause (2026-04-27). Friday 5/1: May Day Party: A Fundraiser for Artists Unite for Palestine and Pal2Eire. indybay.org Hummingbird House | 2976 24th St, San Francisco, CA…

Fact Check Desk (2026-04-27). Why Is Chinese State Media Targeting Europe's Strategic Autonomy? thinktank.pk As geopolitical tensions deepen in 2026, Chinese state-affiliated media outlets such as Global Times have intensified efforts to frame Europe as strategically weak, economically declining, and manipulated by Washington. In its recent editorial rhetoric, Global Times has pushed the argument that Europe is trapped in "pseudo-autonomy," suggesting that the European Union's security and economic policies …

aljazeera (2026-04-27). Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case. aljazeera.com Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.

Resist & Defend (2026-04-27). Thursday 4/30: Golden Gate Bridge May Day Promo Protest. indybay.org Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point…

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

UMMID (2026-04-27). UP: Girls bag all but one top rank as 10th, 12th results 2026 declared. ummid.com Uttar Pradesh 10th, 12th Results 2026: Girls secured all the top ranks, except one, as the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) Thursday April 23, 2026 released the Class 10th Matric and Class 12th Inter results along with the Merit Lists and Toppers Names.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-27). Why the UK and EU Keep Doubling Down on Net Zero Dogma in the Face of Spiralling Economic Dysfunction. wattsupwiththat.com Freely chosen economic illiteracy, like other ideological afflictions, appears immune to correction by experience. The hangman's noose may concentrate some minds, but in Westminster and Brussels, the noose is worn as a fashion accessory.

Voices from the Holy Land (2026-04-27). Sunday 5/17: VFHL Online Film Salon: "Enduring Palestine: Erasure and Cultural Resistance" indybay.org Zoom | Tinyurl.com/VFHL-May2026

Arab American Institute (2026-04-27). Tuesday 4/28: Briefing — Stop Ignoring Lebanon and its People. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cwgrTq0…

UMMID (2026-04-27). The Strokes Star, Julian Casablancas, slams 'white privilege' of US Zionists. ummid.com Julian Casablancas, The Strokes' lead singer, during an extended episode of the viral online talk show SubwayTakes, has called out the 'white privilege' of Zionists in the United States.

UMMID (2026-04-27). 2026 State Polls: Frenzied voting in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal 1st Phase. ummid.com Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Thursday April 23, 2026 registered record voter-turnouts amidst the heavy deployment of security personnel in both the states.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). The Kermanshah airport in Iran announced that flights would resume starting on Monday, April 27. ecns.cn The Kermanshah airport in Iran announced that flights would resume starting on Monday, April.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Meet John Ternus: The Engineer who replaces Tim Cook as Apple Head. ummid.com Tech giant Apple Monday (April 20, 2026) announced that Tim Cook is stepping down as the company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Oakland Privacy (2026-04-27). San Clemente Residents Fight Back Against Border Patrol Anduril Tower. indybay.org On Tuesday April 28, residents of San Clemente will hold a town hall meeting to respond to the City Council's January 2026 decision to allow U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to deploy an Anduril surveillance tower on a ridge above the beachside town for up to twenty years for a one-time $10 rental fee.

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

Abi Perrin (2026-04-27). Drax board avoid their own AGM, accused of greenwashing environmental racism. thecanary.co Drax promotes itself as a sustainable energy company, yet they remain the UK's biggest carbon polluter. The company stands accused of poisoning the Southern US communities where they source the majority of their wood pellet fuel. Apparently reluctant to be confronted with campaigners and US community representatives, Drax's board will not appear in person at […] | By

Ed Newman (2026-04-27). Brazilian Workers' Party leader highlights motion of solidarity with Cuba. radiohc.cu Brazilian Senator Humberto Costa, Secretary of International Relations for the Workers' Party (PT) of Brazil, highlighted the approval of a motion of solidarity with Cuba during the 8th National Congress of that political organization. | Speaking to Prensa Latina during the event, which concludes this Sunday after three days of debate, the leader emphasized the importance of the gathering not only for the party, but also in a regional and international context marked by significant political processes. | "The Congress has been very important, not only for the PT, because this year we have elections that are very…

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Southern Africa Airlines Association warns of possible jet fuel shortage beyond May. ecns.cn The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned of potential jet fuel supply constraints beyond next month, citing continued uncertainty in global energy markets driven by the conflict in the Middle East.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). People in Tehran denounce US-Israeli aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — People from various walks of life gathered on Jahad Square of Tehran, condemning the US and Israeli aggression against the country, voicing their unwavering support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Lake City ammunition strike in Missouri enters fourth week: Why the fight against Olin Winchester requires a struggle against imperialist war. wsws.org The Pentagon is demanding uninterrupted production at Lake City to hoard vast supplies of small-arms ammunition in preparation for the bloody ground wars to come.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Book banning in the US: The right-wing effort to inoculate the population against critical thought. wsws.org This is a concerted, organized campaign driven by ultra-right elements dedicated to forcing their anti-democratic and unpopular views on a largely unsuspecting public.

aljazeera (2026-04-27). Rockets thrash LeBron's Lakers; Wembanyama triumphant on Spurs' return. aljazeera.com Spurs beat Trail Blazers 114—93 series lead as DPOY Wembanyama returns from concussion protocol.

UMMID (2026-04-27). KCET 2026 Answer Key Released, What Next? ummid.com The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has published the Provisional Answer Key of UGCET 2026, also known as KCET 2026, on its official website 'cetonline.karnataka.gov.in'.

IRA (2026-04-27). Demonstrations and Demographics. portside.org Demonstrations and Demographics |

Matt Simon (2026-04-27). The huge, untapped potential of planting rooftop gardens in cities. grist.org The city has long been a beacon of opportunity, where folks flock to make it big. But metropolises the world over are wasting a major opportunity — many, many square feet of it: Flat rooftops are painted white, when really they should be green. | Not, mind you, shades of mint green, forest green, or lime green, but with the lushness of actual plants. Adding vegetation to roofs — even if it's just a coating of grass, moss, and succulents — bestows many overlapping, reinforcing benefits not only on a building's occupants and owner, but on the surrounding community. Like parks on the ground, gar…

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

infobrics (2026-04-27). Kazakh Sovereign Wealth Fund Readies Debut Panda Bond Sale. infobrics.org The fund may seek to raise as much as 3 billion yuan in China, with proceeds financing priority projects in energy, petrochemicals, transportation and gas infrastructure…

UMMID (2026-04-27). 2026 WB Polls: When Votes Spoke Louder Than Words. ummid.com In Amit Shah's assertion about the government's policy of 'detect, delete and deport', the 'deport' element generated fear among Muslims and appears to have motivated higher participation in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-27). US running out of card in economic standoff with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghaer Ghalibaf has said the United States has exhausted much of its leverage in an economic confrontation with Iran, arguing that Tehran still holds significant "cards" to play.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Pacific Island economies hit hard by war on Iran. wsws.org Fuel, electricity and food prices are rising rapidly in impoverished Pacific countries including Papua New Guinea and Fiji, paving the way for a resurgence of class struggles.

WSWS (2026-04-27). Police in India arrest hundreds in bid to suppress mounting worker unrest. wsws.org Police from the state of Uttar Pradesh are fanning out across the country to arrest political activists simply for being present at the recent workers' protests near New Delhi.

UMMID (2026-04-27). Cole Allen, WH Correspondents' Dinner Shooter, is Award Winning Teacher. ummid.com The American Security Agencies Saturday April 26, 2026 identified the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter as Cole Thomas Allen, and soon reports surfaced that he is a highly educated person and had even won the best teacher award in 2024.

ICRC (2026-04-27). China: Addressing complex humanitarian and security challenges in Africa needs all-inclusive approach. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Cameroon: the struggle to access safe drinking water in Kerawa and Kolofata. icrc.org

Adrian Schimpf (2026-04-27). $16 Trillion Tech Week Could Decide the Market's Next Move. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org

hindustantimes (2026-04-27). The UK Base used for Iran ops is burning, and US military is now moving airpower into Gulf. hindustantimes.com

ICRC (2026-04-27). Buried Wars: Landmines Shatter Iraq's Childhood Dreams. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Mass shooting near Indiana University injures 9, no arrests made yet – reports. ecns.cn

ICRC (2026-04-27). Lebanon: Maintaining water and essential lifelines as hostilities disrupt essential services. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Iran: ICRC delivers the first batch of emergency relief items to Iranian Red Crescent Society. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Blaise Matuidi teams up with the ICRC to protect health-care workers in conflict ZONEs. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Call for entries for the 16th Humanitarian Visa d'or award. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Jordan: Facts and Figures – January to December 2025. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). The Health Care in Danger initiative. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Health Care in Danger Regional ASIA PACIFIC Meeting 2021. icrc.org

reenvia Red Latina sin fronteras (2026-04-27). Palantir, un plan para forjar un Occidente tecnofascista. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Visit of the ICRC Regional Director helped strengthen the dialogue on humanitarian cooperation in Africa. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Afghanistan: Humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected communities in Nuristan Province. icrc.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco (2026-04-27). Thursday 5/7: California Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum. indybay.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Lebanon: ICRC outraged by deadly strikes in densely populated areas. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). ICRC president: Patterns of warfare that disregard human life and dignity cannot continue as Sudan war enters fourth year. icrc.org

WiBOPM (2026-04-27). Minneapolis: Thousands of Members of UNITE HERE Local 17 Planning May Day 2026 Actions (Picket Lines and More). wibailoutpeople.org

A A (2026-04-27). U.S. fake news coverage of Iran war story pays Trump at the 'casino'. strategic-culture.su

ICRC (2026-04-27). Communication Campaign in Lebanon. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Lebanon: Operational Facts and Figures – 2026. icrc.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Sudan: the human cost of three years of war. icrc.org

Jack Hunter (2026-04-27). Trump: When the only friends you have left are Bushies and neocons. responsiblestatecraft.org

ICRC (2026-04-27). Violence against health care and facility damage in Bangladesh- a baseline Study. icrc.org

Staff (2026-04-27). Tras su visita a Islamabad, canciller iraní llega a Rusia en vista oficial. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Irán, Abbas Araghchi, ha llegado a la norteña ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo para una visita oficial en medio de la incertidumbre que vive el país persa por el conflicto con EE.UU. y estancamiento del proceso de negociación. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, tiene previsto reunirse con el diplomático persa.

Staff (2026-04-27). Raidel Martínez sigue con el brazo pesado en la liga japonesa. cubadebate.cu El criollo Raidel Martínez sigue indescifrable, y este domingo se acreditó su séptimo rescate de la campaña, en el triunfo 4×1 de los Gigantes de Yomiuri sobre las Estrellas de DeNA, en la Liga Profesional Japonesa de Beisbol.

Staff (2026-04-27). Cuba implementa una transformación de las unidades presupuestadas: Puntos claves del decreto 127. cubadebate.cu El tema del decreto es que ordena. Es una norma de superior jerarquía que permite también transparentar un grupo de procesos que en el año que va a empezar a cursar, a partir de que entre en vigor el próximo 8 de mayo el decreto. Comienza todo un proceso de perfeccionamiento de las unidades presupuestadas.

Staff (2026-04-27). El robo, el aceite y la falta de electricidad (+ Video). cubadebate.cu En los últimos meses, un crimen silencioso ha ido ganando terreno en todo el país: el robo de aceite dieléctrico, un insumo vital para el funcionamiento de los transformadores eléctricos que alimentan a miles de hogares, hospitales, escuelas y otras instalaciones esenciales. Este delito no solo destruye equipos de infraestructura crítica, sino que está dejando a miles de cubanos sin electricidad y, lo que es más grave, afecta la estabilidad económica del país.

Ayurella Horn-Muller (2026-04-27). The world is getting too hot to feed itself. grist.org Two years ago today, an intense heat wave engulfed much of Brazil. For five days at the end of April 2024, temperatures in the central and southern regions climbed to sweltering heights. Many affected were still reeling from another extreme heat wave that had walloped southern Brazil. Just the month before the heat index in Rio de Janeiro The two events were part of a cycle of prolonged and severe…

A A (2026-04-27). Il Litani e la lunga guerra di Israele contro il Libano. strategic-culture.su Il Litani non è soltanto il principale fiume del Libano: è una linea di vita per acqua, agricoltura ed energia, ma anche uno spazio conteso da oltre un secolo. Oggi il progetto israeliano di controllo fino al fiume ripropone in forma brutale una logica di occupazione, spoliazione territoriale e devastazione coloniale.

ecns.cn (2026-04-27). Chinese designs in Milan feature blending, reinterpreting, innovating. ecns.cn A 3D-printed design by Tongji University is seen during the 64th Salone del Mobile at Fiera Milano Rho exhibition center in Milan, Italy, April 22, 2026..

newleftreview (2026-04-27). 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.

aljazeera (2026-04-26). Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation. aljazeera.com Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Jonathan Lis (2026-04-26). Hezbollah: Targeting IDF to Israeli cease-fire violations. haaretz.com Hezbollah said it 'continued targeting of Israeli enemy positions on our occupied land and shelling enemy settlements in northern occupied Palestine,' saying the strikes are a legitimate response to Israel's 'persistent violations of the cease-fire'…

aljazeera (2026-04-26). Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza. aljazeera.com Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.

The Conversation (2026-04-26). Is the Strait of Hormuz Iran's most powerful Deterrent? juancole.com The Conversation) — One of the US and Israel's justifications for launching the war on Iran was to ensure the regime in Tehran could never possess nuclear weapons, the ultimate deterrent against external attack. But the main lesson that has been taken from the war, according to some commentators, is that

| agencies | (2026-04-26). Trump pulled offstage amid gunfire. tribune.com.pk The cavernous ballroom of the Washington Hilton suddenly fell into stunned silence as sharp cracks echoed through the hall, interrupting polite laughter and clinking cutlery, before panicked cries of "get down, get down!" sent hundreds of black-tie guests diving beneath tables in a scene of chaos. | Moments earlier, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump had been seated on stage at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, engaging with entertainer Oz Pearlman, when the commotion at the rear of the room triggered confusion that quickly escalated into alarm. | Guests, initially unsure whether the noi…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Talks with Araghchi on Hormuz were "good" : Omani FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) — Top Omani diplomat has expressed happiness with Sunday talks with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the Strait of Hormuz.

HG (2026-04-26). Trump can't secure a dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co Donald Trump has proven to the world that he has no chance of securing the Strait of Hormuz after his team failed to secure a dinner event. Trump couldn't even secure the White House Correspondents' Dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/whwVf369wX — Iran Exclusive (@24_70xu) April 26, 2026 The […] | By

Middle East Monitor (2026-04-26). No Day After for Gaza: Israel has Killed 1,000 during "Ceasefire" juancole.com This diplomatic theatre has been eclipsed by the US-Israeli aggression against Iran that began on 28t…

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-26). State Department Says US Is in Conflict With Iran 'At the Request' of Israel. news.antiwar.com The State Department said in a statement last week that the US is in conflict with Iran "at the request" of Israel, an acknowledgment of Israel's role in steering the US into the war, which the US has dubbed "Operation Epic Fury." The statement was issued by the State Department's legal adviser, Reed D. Rubinstein, …

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). People convene at US failed op. venue against Iran in Isfahan. en.mehrnews.com ISFAHAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — On the occasion of Ordibehesht 5 (April 26), which marks the anniversary of the Divine Miracle on Tabas Desert, martyr-fostering people in Isfahan province gathered at the site to commemorate the failed US-Israeli operation.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Tehraners denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people of Tehran gathered at Haftom-e-Tir Square of Tehran late on Saturday to condemn the war of aggression waged by the US and Israeli against the country.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). People in Bushehr denounce US-Israeli aggression against Iran. en.mehrnews.com BUSHEHR, Apr. 26 (MNA) — The martyr-fostering people in Bushehr gathered at Imam Khomeini (RA) Square of the city to condemn the US and Israeli aggression against Iran and voice their strong support to Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-26). Report: Iran Caused Far More Damage to US Bases Than the Trump Administration Has Acknowledged. news.antiwar.com Iranian attacks on US bases across the Middle East have caused far more damage than the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged, and an Iranian fighter jet was able to bomb at least one US base, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials. The administration has attempted to cover up the damage to US …

Hao Nan (2026-04-26). For the US dollar, a subtler shift than a 'petroyuan' order is underfoot. scmp.com In the span of a few days earlier this month, developments that usually sit in separate policy compartments began to converge. | Abu Dhabi's crown prince arrived in Beijing as President Xi Jinping used the visit to set out China's four-point position on the Iran war. Pakistan, now central to keeping US-Iran diplomacy alive, said no date was fixed for the next round of talks. Washington escalated pressure on buyers of Iranian oil and the banks handling related funds. Reports circulated of yuan use…

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-04-26). Israel releases 15 Gaza detainees with signs of emaciation, torture. tribune.com.pk Israel released 15 Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip on Sunday via the Kerem Shalom crossing in the south, with several appearing emaciated and some bearing visible wounds, according to local sources. | The release came as Israel continues to hold thousands of Palestinians detained from Gaza over the past two years, with rights groups and documented testimonies confirming that detainees are held in facilities lacking minimum humanitarian standards and subjected to torture, starvation, and medical neglect. | The Prisoners' Media Office, a non-governmental body, said in a brief statement that the 15 deta…

| Anadolu Agency | (2026-04-26). 197 local councils win uncontested in Palestinian local elections, voter turnout reaches 54%. tribune.com.pk The Palestinian Central Elections Commission announced on Sunday that members of 197 local councils won uncontested in municipal elections in the occupied West Bank and the Gaza city of Deir al-Balah, with the voter turnout reaching 54 per cent. | Addressing a press conference in Ramallah, the commission's head, Rami Hamdallah, said voters cast ballots on Saturday to elect representatives of 183 councils. | He added that 522,000 voters cast ballots in Saturday's vote, with a turnout of 54 per cent. Hamdallah said the final results of the vote would be announced later Sunday. | The municipal polls took place on…

newarab (2026-04-26). Global aid fleet sets sail from Italy to break Gaza siege. newarab.com The The civilian initiative, launched in 2025, brings together activists, volunteers, and representatives of civil society organisations from multiple countries. This is the flotilla's second voyage as part of its "Spring Mission 2026". | The vessels departed Barcelona…

newarab (2026-04-26). Abbas loyalists win Palestinian local elections, some Gaza seats. newarab.com Loyalists of President Saturday's ballot marked the first elections of any kind in

newarab (2026-04-26). Gaza couples marry in mass wedding in rare moment of joy. newarab.com Palestinians in the devastated Gaza Strip experienced moments of respite and joy this week, as dozens of couples got married in a charity-sponsored As many as 20,000 people gathered in the central city of The event, titled "The Garment of Joy 2" was organised by Emirati initiativ…

Staff (2026-04-26). Flotilla internacional con ayuda para Gaza zarpará de Italia este domingo. cubadebate.cu La Flotilla de Resiliencia Global es una iniciativa cívica lanzada en 2025, con la participación de organizaciones, activistas y voluntarios de distintos países, que se prepara para su segundo viaje en el marco de la "Misión Primavera 2026". Las embarcaciones partieron el 12 de abril desde Barcelona y llegaron el 23 del mismo mes a Sicilia.

scorinoco (2026-04-26). OFAC Reverses Block on Venezuela's Payment for Maduro's Legal Defense in Lawfare Case. orinocotribune.com The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued licenses allowing the Venezuelan state to pay for the defense of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores in the ongoing US lawfare case against the Venezuelan presidential couple. | "The parties write jointly to advise the Court that the Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued amended licenses to counsel for defendants Nicolás Maduro Moros and Cilia Flores de Maduro. The amended licenses authorize defense counsel to receive payments from the Government of Venezuela under certain conditions," states the letter addressed to…

WHYY (2026-04-26). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…

Skwawkbox (2026-04-26). Media target green candidate for 'refusing to shake fascist's hand'. thecanary.co The rattled media's campaign of attacks on Green party candidates has continued this week with a smear against a Cornwall council candidate who refused to shake hands with a far-right opponent. Abigail Hubbucks lost the local election by just over a hundred votes to Reform UK's Lyndon Harrison. After the results were announced, she told […] | By

Willem Moore (2026-04-26). Trump blames White House shooting on ballroom construction delay. thecanary.co On 25 April, a gunman at the White House fired a gun as Donald Trump hosted the annual Correspondents' Dinner. This is now the third time a gunman has fired at the US President (or seemingly planned to do so). By this point, Trump is so used to assassination attempts that he immediately began spouting […] | By

newarab (2026-04-26). Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault. newarab.com Attacks continued on Sunday, a day after an al-Qaeda affiliate and

Associated Press (2026-04-26). Who is Cole Tomas Allen, suspect in White House press gala shooting? scmp.com The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump. | Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington that was attended by Trump and top members of his administration.

Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe (2026-04-26). Bosnian rock band Dubioza Kolektiv satirizes blind trust in artificial intelligence. globalvoices.org They have a reputation across the Western Balkans and beyond for tackling political and social issuesGlobal Voices Screenshot of thumbnail image of the The Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has released a

| Usama Iqbal | (2026-04-26). Islamabad allows transit trade to Iran. tribune.com.pk In a significant policy shift aimed at facilitating regional trade, Pakistan has decided to allow the transit of goods to Iran through its territory, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Commerce. | The notification, titled the Pakistan through Transit Trade to Iran Order, 2026, has come into immediate effect. It enables goods originating from any third country to be transported through Pakistan and delivered to designated locations in Iran, marking a major step toward enhancing cross-border trade connectivity. | To implement the decision, the federal government introduced amendments to the Im…

NEOB (2026-04-26). Call to rethink climate action in developing nations. sanews.gov.za Call to rethink climate action in developing nations | Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) Minister Willie Aucamp has issued a call to reframe the narrative surrounding climate action in developing economies. ⚪ Aucamp attended the 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue held in Berlin, Germany, earlier this week. | "Developing economy countries are not simply asking for handouts. There are a number of mutually beneficial opportunities for investment in green technology and innovation that can lead to significant growth and development in these countries. ⚪ "I reconfirm South Africa's commitme…

Caleb Weiss (2026-04-26). JNIM and allied rebels surge across Mali, take several cities, pressure capital. longwarjournal.org Al Qaeda's Group for Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and its allies in the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) conducted a massive, widespread offensive in Mali, from Bamako to Kidal, on Saturday. Several cities fell under the complete or partial control of the militant alliance, while others, including Mali's capital, remain under intense pressure.

Cameron Harrison, People's World. (2026-04-26). May Day 2026: Why Black Workers Must Mobilize. popularresistance.org For most of Jay Ozier's decades as a trade union activist in St. Louis, May Day came and went just like any other workday. A small fundraising breakfast for People's World here, a few comrades and likeminded fellow workers gathered there—but nothing like the international working-class holiday celebrated in countries all over the world. | But this year, that's changing. Now, there are plans for over a thousand rallies in cities across the country—with many led by organized labor, including dozens of central labor councils, state labor federations, and now even the national AFL-CIO itself signing on.

aljazeera (2026-04-26). Israeli settler attacks Hebron activist's home as soldier looks on. aljazeera.com An Israeli settler was filmed throwing rocks and trying to break into the home of Palestinian activist Issa Amro.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-26). European energy policy: full speed towards the wall. wattsupwiththat.com The signals in Europe are crystal clear. Energy prices are structurally higher than in the United States; the electricity grid is grinding to a halt; industry is leaving Europe; and dependence on imports is growing. These are not isolated incidents. This is how the system works. And yet, one message is echoing from Brussels and The Hague: let's accelerate the process.

| Reuters | (2026-04-26). Trump was likely target of White House correspondents' dinner shooting, says US official. tribune.com.pk US President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. | The man fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint in the Washington Hilton hotel before being tackled and arrested. Trump ‌and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the dinner. | "It does appear that he, he did, in fact, set out to target folks that work in the administration, likely including the presiden…

| APP | (2026-04-26). 'Al-Mirsad' anti-Pakistan propaganda arm of Afghan Taliban: CSSPR. tribune.com.pk

newarab (2026-04-26). Israeli forces storm West Bank polling station, injure six. newarab.com The vote formed part of Palestinian local elections for municipal and village councils, with polling stations closing earlier in the evening and counting under way, with results expected on Sunday.

aljazeera (2026-04-26). New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia. aljazeera.com Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.

MARTI (2026-04-26). The Labor Economics of 'Alien' — and Its Lessons for Inequality on Earth. portside.org The Labor Economics of 'Alien' — and Its Lessons for Inequality on Earth |

| afp | (2026-04-26). Demise of party leaders' kins: PM offers condolences. tribune.com.pk Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday visited the Punjab Assembly Speaker's House and offered condolences to Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan and Minister of State Malik Rashid Ahmad Khan. | He expressed sympathies to Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan on the demise of his sister and to Minister of State Malik Rashid Ahmad Khan on the death of his niece. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and the PM's son Suleman Shehbaz accompanied him during the visit. | The premier offered fateha and prayed for the forgiveness of the departed souls, the elevation of their ranks, and patience and strength for the bereaved fami…

newarab (2026-04-26). New fighting in Mali's Kidal between army and rebels. newarab.com Fresh fighting erupted Sunday in the key

newarab (2026-04-26). Hezbollah says Israel violating truce, rejects Netanyahu accusation. newarab.com In a statement, Hezbollah said its attacks on Israeli targets in

Associated Press (2026-04-26). Ukrainians gather to remember Chernobyl disaster despite Russia's war. scmp.com People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago and the thousands who risked deadly radiation exposure to contain its aftermath. | Residents show up for the vigil each year despite wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia's war on Ukraine.

Willem Moore (2026-04-26). Dodgy Starmer now accused of breaking Ministerial Code. thecanary.co Critics recently accused Keir Starmer of misleading Parliament not once but twice. Starmer's allies, meanwhile, mostly kept quiet, suggesting they too believed he'd messed up. This all looks terrible for Starmer. And as if things weren't bad enough, Ministry of Defence officials have also suggested Starmer broke the Ministerial Code: There is no public record […] | By

BILL (2026-04-26). The Worst Neo Robber Baron of Them All. progressivehub.net ROBERT REICH | SUBSTACK…

newarab (2026-04-26). Israel police confiscate Hungary flag over Palestine resemblance. newarab.com An Israeli police officer confiscated a Hungarian flag from a protester during a demonstration in Israel last week on the grounds that it bore too much resemblance to The protester was taking part in

bwitanek (2026-04-26). NJ TPS Committee Mobilizes Bus to Wed. April 29 Rally Opposing Largest De-Documentation in US History Get on the Bus! fightbackbetter.com After years of sacrifice, hard work, and building a life in the United States, TPS families are now facing one…

NEOB (2026-04-26). Great Green Wall Initiative workshop to be held in Johannesburg. sanews.gov.za Great Green Wall Initiative workshop to be held in Johannesburg | Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts, is expected to open the Southern African Great Green Wall Initiative (SA GGWI) Regional Capacity Building Workshop which will be held in Johannesburg. ⚪ The workshop, which the Deputy Minister will open on Tuesday, is convened in partnership with the Global Mechanism of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). ⚪ "The workshop brings together regional governments, development partners, financial institutions,…

| Rameez Khan | (2026-04-26). PPP Punjab leaders warn of political drift. tribune.com.pk As hopes of forming the next government in Islamabad fade, the PPP continues its policy of fence-sitting, according to party leaders, who fear that the party's inability to take necessary policy decisions could further alienate potential voters who would like to see it fill the political vacuum left by the embattled PTI. | Party leaders in Punjab said the lack of a clear political direction is making it difficult for them to pave the way for a comeback in the province, two office-bearers told The Express Tribune. | One leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, said sarcastically that the party appears to be…

Robert Hunziker, Counter Punch. (2026-04-26). Record-Breaking World Heat. popularresistance.org The world is its hottest in modern human history (circa 1500-present). Yet, fossil fuel CO2 emissions continue unabated, effectively creating an artificial blanket that retains heat. Despite decarbonization efforts, emissions continue to rise, driven by increasing energy demand and fossil fuel use. According to NOAA, over the past 60 years, carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere has increased 100-200 times faster than it did during the end of the last ice age. In essence, CO2 is the primary source, the genesis, of record-breaking heat.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Pezeshkian congratulates Sierra Leone on Independence Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has felicitated the National Day of Sierra Leone to the president and people of this African country.

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Iran, Qatar FMs discuss latest regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held a telephone conversation on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Rick Majumdar, Fight Back! News. (2026-04-26). FIFA In The Sun, Soccer In The Shadow. popularresistance.org Soccer is globally celebrated. It is the most consumed sport in the world. At least a billion people tune in to watch the World Cup every four years. Soccer reflects both international and working-class characteristics. | Soccer is a reflection of greater contradictions of the world playing out on a football pitch. Most importantly, the primary contradiction that has grasped the world tightly; the contradiction between the countries that dominate by imperialism and those that are subjected to this domination. Yet fans, being fans, have historically risked it all for a brief moment of exuberance. In 2014, Brazilia…

Willem Moore (2026-04-26). Mothin Ali calls out Labour's new plan to subvert democracy. thecanary.co Anticipating heavy losses in the upcoming local elections, some Labour politicians are now calling for Keir Starmer to do another screeching u-turn. üö® NEW: Labour MPs are urging Keir Starmer to shelve his plans to lower the voting age to 16 because it'll help the Greens One senior MP said "With the way opinion polls […] | By

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). Minister hails EO-3 satellite launch. tribune.com.pk Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi on Sunday hailed the successful launch of Pakistan's EO-3 satellite, calling it a significant boost to national prestige and an important milestone toward scientific self-reliance. | In a statement, the minister said the EO-3 satellite reflected Pakistan's growing capabilities in space technology and symbolized the progress of a developing and modern nation. | He praised the scientists and engineers of SUPARCO for their dedication and hard work in making the mission a success. | Abbasi also said China's cooperation in the space sector as a strong example of the enduring friendshi…

Kylie Mohr (2026-04-26). How New Mexico is 'building a forest' by solving a seedling shortage. grist.org Recovery from the Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire has been daunting. Residents are still waiting for disaster relief payments even as floods sweep through the ashy burn scar, Wildfires have burned 7 million acres across New Mexico since 2000, and millions of seedlings are needed to replant the burned areas. The Hermit's Peak-Calf Canyon Fire alone…

A A (2026-04-26). Cuba and Latin America as a wing of Eurasia in building a multipolar world. strategic-culture.su On April 22, 2026, a round table discussion titled "Fidel Castro and World Politics: The Cuban Experience in Diplomacy and International Relations" was held in Moscow, hosted by the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University (RUDN) in collaboration with the Fidel Castro Foundation. Dr. Mehmet Perinàßek gave a speech at the meeting, which brought together academics and diplomats. We are sharing Perinàßek's presentation with our readers.

Nikia Crollard (2026-04-26). Rebalancing Power in Global Health: The End Of Donor-Driven Models. fairobserver.com The year 2025 will be remembered as the moment global health's foundations shifted beneath our feet. Funding collapsed to levels not seen in 15 years. The US stepped back from decades of global health and development leadership. And for the first time this century, child mortality reversed course and began climbing again. But these crises…

geo.tv (2026-04-26). PM Shehbaz, world leaders 'relieved' after Trump safe in Washington shooting. geo.tv A police officer cordons off the area around the residence associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, in Torrance, California, US, April 25, 2026. — ReutersPresident Zardari…

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). 'Economy needs business relief'. tribune.com.pk The Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has warned that Pakistan's fragile economy can-not stabilise without immediate relief for the business community, calling for urgent reforms and a more ena-bling environment for trade and industry.

Marianne Dhenin (2026-04-26). New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law. truthout.org Grassroots coalitions in a growing number of states are working to pass legislation to cut municipal or state ties to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The efforts are gaining momentum as the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda throws long-standing problems with the nation's immigration regime into sharp relief. "We see a tremendous upswelling of this type of legislation… |

aljazeera (2026-04-26). Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections. aljazeera.com The two politicians' alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Willem Moore (2026-04-26). Green Party's Spencer says MPs are pissed on the job. thecanary.co In a new interview with Politics JOE, Green Party's Hannah Spencer has spoken out against the drinking culture among British MPs: "You can smell the alcohol when people are in between votes." Green MP Hannah Spencer tells us what Westminster is REALLY like. The full interview is live on YouTube, and as a podcast here: t.co/s4mKAc0xku […] | By

Ranjani Iyer Mohanty (2026-04-26). The Coming of Age of Seniors. fairobserver.com Hollywood has a genre called "coming of age" movies, the iconic phenomenon where a teenager loses their virginity, gains identity and wisdom, and becomes a true adult. On rare occasions, "coming of age" can also happen to people in their 30s and 40s — as in The Big Chill and Thelma & Louise. When I…

ptcnews.tv (2026-04-26). NASA fellow, Computer programmer, teacher: Cole Thomas Allen who opened fire at White House Correspondent's dinner. ptcnews.tv White House shooting: Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, has been identified by several media reports as the man arrested after the shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by Donald Trump and the First Lady. | The shooting happened outside the Washington Hilton, where the high-profile event was taking place. The incident triggered a quick response from the United States Secret Service and local police. | Investigators said Allen was stopped at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main hall, where around 2,500 guests, including the president, were present. Some unveri…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Resistance Front stronger, more united than ever. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — IRGC Quds Force Commander says that the Resistance Front is now more powerful and cohisive than ever.

Guest Blogger (2026-04-26). Duluth News Tribune Ignores the Benefits to Plants from Global Warming, Focuses on Allergies Instead. wattsupwiththat.com Allergy season is slightly longer because the plant growing season is longer, which is a good thing for both pollinators and ultimately human beings because of higher crop production.

Naama Riba (2026-04-26). The void left by reluctant hero: Aner father tells Haaretz about grief, memory — and faith in human goodness. haaretz.com Architect Moshe Shapira, whose son was killed saving others from Hamas on October 7, now dedicates his life to preservation in a way he never expected…

en.mehrnews (2026-04-26). Araghchi returns to Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has landed back in Pakistan to hold meetings with Pakistani officials in contiuation of his diplomatic consultations.

Garrett Kim (2026-04-26). CIA Ran MK-ULTRA Experiments on Prisoners of War in U.S. Custody, Declassified Docs Confirm. theintercept.com For the first time, documents confirm the CIA carried out tests on North Korean POWs and planned for much more invasive experimentation.

Aimee Gabay (2026-04-26). Indigenous Leaders Warn AI Boom Repeates Patterns of Extraction. truthout.org Artificial intelligence, or AI, is helping Indigenous communities detect illegal logging, track wildfires, and monitoring of traditional lands. But the data centers powering AI are driving new threats, requiring water, energy, and critical minerals often extracted from Indigenous territories. Now, Indigenous leaders at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, or UNPFII… |

geo.tv (2026-04-26). What we know about gunfire at White House Correspondents' dinner. geo.tv US President Donald Trump is escorted out as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026, in this screen capture from video. — ReutersIt was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump…

Alaa Shamali (2026-04-26). The Canary exclusive — Palestine's beach football team qualifies for the second round with half a squad. thecanary.co Palestine's beach football team has achieved a major milestone by qualifying for the second round of the Asian Games following a 4—3 victory over China. The Palestinian team will play their next match tomorrow, Monday, against Iran, the world's top-ranked beach football team. Although the Palestinian team took part with only half their usual squad […] | By

Ben Kroll (2026-04-26). is now Over 60 ex-U.K. ambassadors call to sanction Israel over West Bank. haaretz.com Former British ambassadors wrote in the Financial Times that Israel is 'in breach' of human rights clauses in the EU Association Agreement, urging PM Starmer to ban all goods from West Bank settlements and review investment agreements with Israel…

geo.tv (2026-04-26). Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections. geo.tv Israel's Yair Lapid speaks with former prime minister Naftali Bennett during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 18, 2022.— Reuters/FileNetanyahu plans to lead his party's list in October elections.Opinion polls sees Bennett as best candidate to defeat Netanyahu….

Eric Worrall (2026-04-26). IEA Head Fatih Birol: UK should forego North Sea Oil Expansion Because Nobody Needs Oil and Gas. wattsupwiththat.com "… There will be a significant boost to renewables and nuclear power and a further shift towards a more electrified future …"

Sarah Mueller (2026-04-26). Delaware proposal would direct courts to send text reminders to defendants about hearings. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Each year, tens of thousands of Delaware court hearings end with a no-show — often triggering arrest warrants. Lawmakers want to cut those numbers with a low-cost fix: automated text reminders. | A

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). Punjab extends drone ban for 30 days. tribune.com.pk The Punjab government has extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another 30 days, maintaining a complete ban on the use of drones in open spaces due to security concerns. | According to a notification issued by the Home Department, the restriction on outdoor drone flying óinitially imposed earlier this year ówill remain in force until May 25. | The decision was taken in view of the prevailing security situation and the need to safeguard public peace, protect sensitive installations, and prevent any untoward incidents. | The order, issued under Section 144 of the Code of C…

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). Irrigation reform plan under fire. tribune.com.pk Participants in a stakeholder workshop on the Sindh Water and Agriculture Transformation (SWAT) project on Saturday highlighted both achievements and shortcomings in the province's irrigation and water management system, with farmers raising concerns over inefficiencies while officials pointed to ongoing reforms. | The session was attended by officials, development partners and farmer representatives who reviewed progress under the project aimed at improving agricultural productivity through better water use. | Chairman of the Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) Qabool Muhammad Khatiyan said the ini…

Jonathan Lis (2026-04-26). Israel appoints first ambassador to Somaliland after recent diplomatic ties, approves new envoys to Singapore. haaretz.com Somaliland, an unrecognized state in the Horn of Africa, has been formally recognized only by Israel. The state of Israel has appointed its first ambassador to Somaliland following its December recognition of the breakaway region…

Ed Newman (2026-04-26). Cuba's prime minister calls for intensified fight against fuel theft. radiohc.cu In the context of the most recent meeting of the Working Group for the Prevention and Confrontation of Crime, Corruption, Illegal Activities, and Social Indiscipline, held via videoconference with the territories, Political Bureau member and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz made a strong call to intensify the fight against crime, with special emphasis on those related to fuel theft.

Caroline Wagner, Scheer Post. (2026-04-26). China Surpasses United States In Research Spending. popularresistance.org China's rapid rise in science has hit a milestone. The country's investment in research and development has reached parity with — and by purchasing power measures has surpassed — that of the United States, according to a March 2026 report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Both nations have crossed the US$1 trillion threshold on research spending. | For 80 years, the U.S. operated the most productive scientific and technological enterprise in human history. Breakthroughs and advances that came from American labs included the internet; the mRNA vaccine; the transistor and…

Alaa Shamali (2026-04-26). Goalkeeper Mendy reigns supreme in Europe, Africa and Asia. thecanary.co Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy continued to make history after leading Saudi side Al-Ahli to their second consecutive AFC Champions League title, following a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia in the final, underlining his decisive presence in the biggest matches. This achievement reflects Mendy's continued brilliance, as he has become a pivotal figure in Al-Ahli's system, […] | By

| reuters | (2026-04-26). Five injured after aborted takeoff in New Delhi. tribune.com.pk Swiss International said that a flight from Delhi to Zurich had to abort its takeoff early on Sunday after an engine issue, adding that four passengers and one crew member were injured. | The airline did not elaborate, but the Economic Times reported that one of the engines had caught on fire as the plane was accelerating down a runway and that the passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation. | "Shortly after 1am local time on April 26, an issue occurred with one of the engines during the takeoff of flight LX147 in Delhi. The crew aborted the takeoff and, after assessing the situation, decided as a…

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). President reiterates nuclear safety pledge. tribune.com.pk President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety and security. | In a message on International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day observed on April 26, the president stressed that Pakistan supports international efforts that promote responsible conduct, strengthen safeguards and reduce the risk of incidents like Chernobyl disaster. | He noted that nuclear safety requires consistent discipline and strong oversight with a clear understanding of the risks involved. | Separately, Acting President and Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani said Pakis…

Avi Scharf (2026-04-26). Exposed: How Ukrainian wheat stolen by Russia is smuggled to Israel. haaretz.com A Haaretz investigation reveals how grain stolen from occupied Ukrainian territory has been sold to Israel. The profits of the shady operation are financing Putin's war…

Willem Moore (2026-04-26). Three Reform candidates exposed as ex-BNP. thecanary.co Reform UK has been forced to expel three local election candidates. This time, it's done so after investigators revealed that the three men were once part of the British National Party: üö®EXCLUSIVE: A joint investigation by HOPE not hate and @DailyMirror has found that three Reform UK candidates were once affiliated with the fascist British […] | By

| Our Correspondent | (2026-04-26). Zardari pushes deeper industrial ties with China. tribune.com.pk President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday visited an industrial complex and a tea plantation in China, emphasizing the importance of strengthening industrial cooperation and expanding partnerships in technology and innovation between the two countries. | Zardari, who began his week-long visit to China on Saturday, visited SANY Heavy Industry, located in the Changsha area of Hunan Province. | SANY Group Chairman Tang Xiuguo welcomed the president and briefed him on the company's advanced manufacturing systems, products, and ongoing investment in research and development. Changsha Vice Mayor Qian Lexia was also prese…

Ivan Ehlers (2026-04-26). Sunday Taquitos Nuclear Codes and Presidential Pardons. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.

newarab (2026-04-26). Kuwait deprives 1,266 including footballer, MP, of citizenship. newarab.com The decision, issued through six decrees on Sunday, affects a wide range of individuals, including former parliament member Anwar al-Fikr and former Kuwait international goalkeeper Nawaf al-Khaldi, according to the official Kuwait Today gazett…

Reuters (2026-04-26). US press dinner shooting casts fresh spotlight on Trump's security. scmp.com The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America's political leaders at a time of increased political violence. | Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which US President Donald Trump headlined this year.

Staff (2026-04-26). Por el bienestar animal: Una gran responsabilidad. cubadebate.cu Todo lo preceptuado sobre los animales de compañía y especialmente para los perros está definido en el Decreto Ley, en base a una real garantía del bienestar animal. Sin embargo, se violan sus artículos, porque los propietarios creen que son optativos y no obligaciones. Muchos pueden ser los ejemplos que tenemos para comentarles y explicarles como se incumplen.

Dave DeCamp (2026-04-26). Taiwan Signs Six Major Arms Deals With US Worth About $6.6 Billion. news.antiwar.com Taiwan recently signed six arms deals with the US worth about $6.6 billion as the Trump administration is pushing ahead with major weapons sales to the island despite warnings from China. According to Taiwan's Defense Ministry, the agreements, which include a contract for HIMARS rocket systems, were signed earlier this month by the US's de …

A a (2026-04-26). Oriente e Occidente tra geografia e ideologia. strategic-culture.su La ridondante retorica da scontro tra civiltà che sta accompagnando la nuova aggressione all'Iran rende necessaria la chiarificazione di alcuni termini utilizzati spesso a sproposito dai mezzi di informazioni occidentali. Qui si cercherà in particolare di interpretare e dare un senso storico e spirituale reale ai concetti di "Oriente" e "Occidente".

Ed Newman (2026-04-26). Statement from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in support of "My Signature for the Homeland" radiohc.cu The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) reiterates its strongest and most unconditional support for the Cuban civil society movement "My Signature for the Homeland" / "Mi firma por la Patria" ⚪ an initiative in response to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the #UnitedStates, as well as the smear campaigns, media attacks and ongoing hybrid warfare.

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