(2025-04-17). There's No Real Future Without Empathy. counterpunch.org 
From Gulf of America to mass expulsion of "illegals" (people of color) to continuing genocidal complicity in Gaza to whatever the daily news brings us…welcome to Trump America! Welcome to the small-minded, white nation so many long for, free once again from those large, inconvenient values — e.g., the Declaration of Independence — that keep
(2025-04-17). Israel turns 30% of Gaza into 'buffer zone', displaces 500,000. newarab.com 
The The army also claimed in a statement that it had attacked around 1,200 "terrorist targets" from…
(2025-04-17). Autopsies show Gaza medics were shot in head by Israeli forces. newarab.com 
Most of the 15 aid workers killed by Israel in Gaza last month Autopsy reports for 14 of the 15 workers killed in a
(2025-04-17). Behind the 'dissident' letter from 1,000 Israeli reservists. workers.org 
April 13 — The heroic Palestinian resistance to occupation, apartheid and genocide continues to cause stresses, strains and fractures throughout all of Israeli settler society, including within its armed forces. The International Criminal Court (ICC) located in The Hague, Netherlands, has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin . . . |
(2025-04-17). Gaza: Dozens of displaced civilians killed in Israeli strikes. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency reported on Thursday that a wave of Israeli air strikes hit multiple Agency spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said an overnight strike targeted several tents in the Al-Mawasi area near the southern city of "At least 16 martyrs, most of them women and children, and 23 other…
(2025-04-17). Appalled at Funding Genocide, Over 2,000 US Taxpayers Turn to the UN for Redress. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-17). Assailing the U.S. Institute of Peace. counterpunch.org 
Amid Russian attacks on Ukraine, genocide in Gaza, and civil wars in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, violence persists in corners of our world unfamiliar to most Americans. At home, on the other hand, the Trump administration liquidated the voting board of the United States Institute of Peace last month, a prelude to destroying its operation
(2025-04-17). 100,000+ Israeli reservists refusing to turn up. skwawkbox.org 
'Biggest refusal crisis in decades' as genocide exposed and fears of international prosecution bite Israeli reservists are refusing in massive numbers to turn up when called up to the occupation military, according to Israeli media. Although the government is trying to hide the precise number, according to national broadcaster Kan, forty percent are refusing to …
(2025-04-17). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Palm Sunday rallies oppose Gaza genocide, cruelty to refugees. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Shut down BP: it is complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza. thecanary.co 
Members of Fossil Free London, Energy Embargo for Palestine and the Free West Papua Campaign gathered outside BP's London HQ in St James's Square last night ahead of BP's AGM, taking place today. BP: stop fuelling genocide Campaigners held a banner reading 'stop fuelling genocide and climate breakdown', and chanting 'Shut down BP': Since the wake […] | By
(2025-04-17). Video: as Israel burned babies in Gaza, British govt grants immunity to occupation minister. skwawkbox.org 
Outrage as Starmer and media collude over Gideon Sa'ar's unannounced visit and UK Zionist group welcomes him Israel burned babies in Gaza today. The occupation regime bombed the tents of displaced people, resulting in horrific scenes of dead children and others horribly scarred and likely to die: So far during its genocide in Gaza, the …
(2025-04-17). Anti-genocide protesters silenced at Bernie Sanders "Fighting Oligarchy" rally. wsws.org The large rallies headlined by Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez demonstrate the growing audience for anti-capitalist, anti-war and socialist politics. But if this healthy impulse is to be developed, it must break free from Sanders and the Democratic Party.
(2025-04-17). Australian election: A complicit silence on the Gaza genocide. wsws.org All the parties of the political establishment, including the Greens, are doing everything they can, with the assistance of the corporate media, to bury all mention of the historic crimes being committed by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu.
(2025-04-17). Hundreds march for Gaza on Palestinian Land Day. workers.org 
Land Day action in Seattle, April 12, 2025. (WW Photo: Jim McMahan) Seattle — Hundreds of "Hands Off Gaza" demonstrators crowded the streets of downtown Seattle on April 12. They commemorated Palestinian Land Day, a recognition of the decision in 1976 of Palestinians to unite and wage a militant strike . . . |
(2025-04-17). Moroccan dockworkers call for boycott of Maersk's arms shipment to Israel. peoplesdispatch.org In one of the boldest moves by a trade union in Morocco since Israel's genocidal aggression on Gaza started, the Port Workers' Union called for a boycott of the Nexoe Maersk ship…
(2025-04-17). Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza Attacks As 500,000 Forcibly Displaced. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Medical sources said at least 35 people have been killed in the Israeli regime's attacks on Gaza since early on Wednesday, while more devastating strikes have been reported in the recent hours.
(2025-04-17). Every day the Gaza Holocaust continues, the Empire tells the truth about itself. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Part 2: Author Omar El Akkad on Moral Failure of the West in Gaza & the Need for Active Resistance. democracynow.org In Part 2 of our interview with Omar El Akkad, he discusses the roots of his new book about the war on Gaza, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, and how he draws hope from people engaged in "active resistance." | In Part 2 of our interview with Omar El Akkad, he discusses the roots of his new book about the war on Gaza, One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This, and how he draws hope from people engaged in "active resistance."
(2025-04-17). Gaza chief: Israeli hostages can be released if Netanyahu agrees to end war, fully withdraw from Gaza. haaretz.com Khalil al-Hayya, said that Hamas will not be 'part of Netanyahu's policy of partial agreements'…
(2025-04-17). Gaza-based photo journalist, subject of anticipated Cannes documentary, killed in Israeli strike. haaretz.com Despite repeated evacuation orders, worsening conditions, and the death of relatives, photojournalist Fatma Hassona, refused to leave north Gaza, staying behind to document the war…
(2025-04-17). Beneath ruin lies a ticking time bomb. haaretz.com After nearly 40,00 Israeli air strikes, estimates place the number of unexploded munitions at roughly 4,000, much of them hidden among Gaza's destruction, turning homes into death traps. Meanwhile, Israel bars key equipment and cleanup teams from entering…
(2025-04-17). Keith Siegel recounts severe torture and abuse during Hamas captivity in NYT interview. haaretz.com Siegel described being forced to witness torture, endure months in isolation, and survive a mock execution. He says he thinks about the hostages still in Gaza 'every day from morning to night'…
(2025-04-17). Israel declares permanent military zones in Gaza, vows to block humanitarian aid despite mass displacement and starvation. nationofchange.org Defense minister confirms indefinite occupation of seized territory and continuation of full blockade as humanitarian agencies warn of catastrophic collapse and forced displacement.
(2025-04-17). Buffer zones and annexation: Israel's new strategy in Gaza. newarab.com 
Since Israel resumed its The second and third phases of the truce deal…
(2025-04-17). Gaza medic killings: How Israel's system protects itself. newarab.com 
Autopsy reports obtained by the The Israeli military refused to comment on the report, instead saying it wouldn't provide comment Israel's milita…
(2025-04-17). Gaza's injured youth find healing through TechMed's VR therapy. newarab.com 
For months, ten-year-old Ilaf Al-Samak refused to leave her wheelchair. | Although she is physically able to walk, the trauma and pain from the shrapnel wounds to her feet during an Her mother explains that Ilaf had become withdrawn and afraid to speak about her injury. | "She hates physiotherapists," she says. "She's been seen by more than one psychologist and physiotherapist but refuses to engage with them." | However, after four months of hope and persistence, Ilaf's mother noticed a sm…
(2025-04-17). 12 NGOs say aid to Gaza 'facing total collapse'. newarab.com 
The humanitarian aid system in Gaza is "facing total collapse" because of Israel's Israel has vowed to maintain its blockade on
(2025-04-17). Israeli FM 'flees UK' as arrest warrant sought over Gaza war. newarab.com 
Lawyers in London have submitted a request for an arrest warrant for Israeli Foreign Minister The
(2025-04-17). UK police deny that Jews told to stay home during Gaza marches. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). US governor mansion attack suspect says Gaza stance was motive. newarab.com 
The man charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion while the governor and his family were there sleeping told police he did it because of the governor's stance on According to the warrant and a police affidavit, Cody Balmer called 911 to confess to the crimes that took place early on Sunday. | The warrant said Balmer told police he believed Governor Josh Shapiro was encouraging the war in Gaza and that he, "needs to stop having my friends killed," and "our people have…
(2025-04-17). On Palestinian Prisoner Day we must recognise past victories. newarab.com 
After almost 30 years in Israel's prison system, I was recently released through the Gaza prisoner exchange. It is important, first and foremost, to recognise that the struggle of Prisoners are up against…
(2025-04-17). Escaping a Nightmare. newarab.com 
By April 2024, Sanaa and her family decided that it was time to get out of Gaza. | They had experienced seven months of the brutal conflict, been forced from their homes, and lost countless friends and family members. | At the time, the only way out of Gaza was through the Rafah border crossing. And while deciding to leave was one thing, the actually task of crossing, was a whole different matter. | In episode four of Sanaa's Odyssey, we follow Sanaa and her family as they navigate the murky business of migration and difficult decisions they had to make when it came time to cross. | Sanaa's Odyssey is written…
(2025-04-17). Tariq Ali: Conquered Lands. newleftreview.org A political panorama of the Middle East, surveying the fortunes of rulers and ruled in Riyadh, Cairo, Tripoli, Damascus, Tehran, Gaza and Tel Aviv, under the stifling blanket of a heavily militarized Israeli-American hegemony.
(2025-04-17). Danger in Trump's Mind. globalresearch.ca On 7 April, a Mondoweiss United States president Donald Trump had met with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss "Gaza, tariffs, and the alleged nuclear threat of …
(2025-04-17). Israel Executed Paramedics in Gaza With Gunshots to the Head, Autopsies Show. truthout.org Autopsies of the paramedics who were killed by Israeli forces and buried in a mass grave in Gaza last month found that many had been shot in the head and chest, according to new reports on the massacre that has sparked international backlash. Autopsies for 14 out of 15 of the medics found that four of them had been shot in the head, while six were shot in the chest or back, The New York Times… |
(2025-04-17). UN Expert: Israel Has "Decimated" Gaza Health System, Leaving "Zero" Options. truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza health facilities and workers has completely "decimated" the health care system and has left Palestinians with "zero" options for care, a UN expert has warned. Earlier this week, Israel struck Al-Ahli Hospital, rendering it inoperational and forcing all of its patients to evacuate. The horrific attack killed a child who died due to a lack of oxygen and worsened wounds… |
(2025-04-17). European dockworkers strengthen solidarity with Palestine. peoplesdispatch.org Dockworkers across Europe have been organizing actions in solidarity with Palestine — efforts that have sparked backlash from employers and smear campaigns by the corporate media. During a recent
(2025-04-17). 'They told my brother I was dead': inside Israel's psychological warfare against Palestinian prisoners. mondoweiss.net 
Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention are subjected to conditions of torture, starvation, and torment that are the worst they have been since 1967. My brother has been imprisoned amid these conditions for over a year.
(2025-04-17). 'Palestinians Don't Need Sidewalks' doco draws a crowd in Bathurst. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Socialist Alliance 'won't be silenced' as corflutes promoting Palestine destroyed. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). U.K. rejects arrest warrant against Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon. haaretz.com The pro-Palestinian Hind Rajab Foundation said it had submitted a request for a warrant to arrest Sa'ar…
(2025-04-17). Hundreds of Israeli academics condemn Trump for exploiting antisemitism to target universities. haaretz.com Citing arrests, deportation threats, and funding cuts, the letter denounces the White House's politicized fight against antisemitism: 'We condemn using Jewish students' safety to silence or punish pro-Palestinian voices in U.S. academia'…
(2025-04-17). Amputee Palestinian boy image wins World Press Photo award. newarab.com 
A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an The picture, by Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times, depicts Mahmoud Ajjour, evacuated to Doha after an explosion severed one arm and mutilated the other last year. | "One of the most difficult things Mahmoud's mother explained to me was how when Mahmoud first came to the realisation that his arms were amputated, the first sentence he said t…
(2025-04-17). Israel places '48 Palestinian activist in indefinite detention. newarab.com 
Renowned Palestinian activist Raja Eghbaria has been placed under The decision came hours before Eghbaria was due to appear in Haifa's Hadera Magistrates Court on Tuesday, one week after he was detained from his home by Israeli authorities. | The decision was a major blow for Eghbaria, as lawyers expecte…
(2025-04-17). Lebanese army says detained suspects in March attacks on Israel. newarab.com 
The Lebanese army said on Wednesday it had detained a number of Palestinians and Lebanese suspected of involvement in two attacks from the country on Israel in March and did not mention Iran-backed On March 28, Israel carried out
(2025-04-17). Palestinian, 20, dies in Israel prison three days before release. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). SATC actor Cynthia Nixon wears Palestine shirt in TV promotion. newarab.com 
Nixon wore a white shirt which also featured red, green and black colours. The green appeared as a horizontal stripe, with the shirt's adjacent sleeve was black. The red took the form of a triangle — much like how it app…
(2025-04-17). Palestine: Land Day, March 30th. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-17). Violence against Palestinian women in Israeli jails condemned. plenglish.com The Palestinian Ministry of Women's Affairs published a report documenting the mistreatment and humiliation to which women are subjected in the Israeli detention centers. | The Ministry warned that Israel's prison authorities have intensified their repressive policies against Palestinian women through "torture, sexual violence, and enforced disappearance as systematic tools." | The institution stated that since the current cycle of violence started on October 7, 2023, more than 510 women have been detained, 29 of whom remain locked up in harsh conditions that violate international laws and treaties. | Women's Af…
(2025-04-17). ÿ≠ŸÖÿßÿ≥: ŸÜÿ™ŸÜŸäÿߟáŸà Ÿäÿπÿ±ŸÇŸÑ ÿßÿ™ŸÅÿßŸÇ ÿߟÑÿ™ÿ®ÿßÿØŸÑ ŸÑÿ™ÿ≠ŸÇŸäŸÇ ŸÖŸÉÿßÿ≥ÿ® ÿ≥Ÿäÿßÿ≥Ÿäÿ©. thecanary.co We're humbled to introduce a new Canary writer, Alaa Shamali from Palestine — but currently a refugee in Oman. We will be publishing him in Arabic — but if you right click on the screen the menu that appears should give you the option to translate the article to English. If you are reading on mobile, this […] | By
(2025-04-17). ÿµÿ±ÿßÿÆ ÿ®ŸÑÿß ÿµÿØŸâ: ÿ£ÿ∑ŸÅÿßŸÑ ÿ∫ÿ≤ÿ© ÿ®ŸäŸÜ ŸÑŸáŸäÿ® ÿߟÑÿ≠ÿ±ÿ® Ÿàÿπÿ∑ÿ¥ ÿߟÑÿ≠Ÿäÿßÿ©. thecanary.co We're humbled to introduce our Canary writer, Alaa Shamali from Palestine — but currently a refugee in Oman. We will be publishing him in Arabic — but if you right click on the screen the menu that appears should give you the option to translate the article to English. If you are reading on mobile, this […] | By
(2025-04-17). Israel burns Palestinian children to death in attack on so-called 'safe zone' in Al-Mawasi. thecanary.co 
Israel has bombed children and other civilians who were inside tents in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis. A spokesperson from the civil defence agency, Mahmud Bassal, said: At least 16 martyrs [were killed], most of them women and children, and 23 others were wounded following a direct strike by two Israeli missiles on several tents housing displaced […] | By
(2025-04-17). New York City public schools face historic crisis amid federal, state and municipal attacks. wsws.org New York City's public education system is facing an impending crisis as federal, state, and local budget cuts converge with a deepening social crisis, threatening essential programs and the futures of hundreds of thousands of students.
(2025-04-17). Syria launches a fund to encourage investments. plenglish.com Damascus, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Investment in Syria Authority launched a fund on Thursday to attract investments and establish projects in several productive and service sectors across the country.
(2025-04-17). Loyalty, Leadership, and the Law: Ex-Security Officials Confront the Shin Bet Crisis. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-17). US airstrikes destroy Yemen lifeline Ras Isa fuel port in Hodeida. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. airstrikes have escalated in Yemen, with fresh attacks reported across several governorates. According to Houthi—affiliated media, four American air raids struck the Ras Isa fuel port in Hodeida, a critical lifeline for over 25 million Yemenis living in Houthi-controlled areas. The port is the only channel through which fuel supplies reach these regions, and its targeting is expected to deepen the humanitarian crisis.Additional strikes were reported in Sana'a governorate, where two raids hit the Al-Sama' area in the Arhab district. In Al Bayda governorate, four air raids allegedly struck a Ho…
(2025-04-17). Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Susan Watkins: Baselines. newleftreview.org Trump's second term has begun with a whirlwind of iconoclastic pronouncements and an opening to Moscow that has sent European rulers into ideological crisis. An American-policy aide-mémoire offers baseline metrics for the ruptures—and continuities—ahead.
(2025-04-17). Sudan Faces "World's Worst Displacement Crisis" After 2 Years of War. truthout.org Sudan is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis after two years of war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF. Thousands have died, and some 13 million have been forcibly displaced. There are also widespread reports of sexual and ethnically motivated violence and a worsening hunger crisis. Emtithal Mahmoud, a Darfurian refugee and humanitarian activist… |
(2025-04-17). Kilmar Abrego García Case Shows Constitutional Crisis Is Here. truthout.org Lately I've been wondering where the tipping point is: how long can pundits brandish phrases like "threat to democracy," or debate whether the United States is in a "constitutional crisis," before the perpetual asking of that question itself reveals the answer? If Donald Trump and his allies are whittling away at democracy's very core, will there be a moment of mainstream consensus — when we can… |
(2025-04-17). G7 Foreign Ministers Demand Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan Amid Escalating Crisis. plusnews.ug On April 17, 2025, the foreign ministers of the G7 nations—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—released a strongly worded joint statement calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Sudan. The statement marks a unified diplomatic push to address the catastrophic conflict that has ravaged the country for two …
(2025-04-17). Trump acaba con un orden global que ya estaba en crisis, pero su demolición abre nuevas posibilidades. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Sudan actionists send damning letter to David Lammy ahead of London protest. thecanary.co Prominent Sudanese organisations in the UK have come together to write a damning letter to foreign secretary David Lammy over the situation in Sudan. A coalition of groups gathered under the marker The Sudanese Initiative Against War, and a coalition representing Sudanese doctors, lawyers, and journalists, and many more groups penned the open letter ahead […] | By
(2025-04-17). Ensuring Essential Sun Protection for Persons with Albinism. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man with albinism covers himself in sunscreen prepared by members of an NGO on August 18, 2016, in Abidjan, Cà¥te d'Ivoire. | © 2016 Sia Kambou/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-04-17). Haiti: Escalating Violence Puts Population at Grave Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A protester holds up a sign that reads in French, "Security is a right, Haiti deserves it" during a demonstration in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, April 2, 2025. | © AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph…
(2025-04-17). Zimbabwe: President Signs Law to Curb Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivers his State of the Nation address to parliament, in Harare, October 3, 2023. | © 2023 AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi | (Johannesburg) — On April 11, 2025, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a law on nongovernmental organizations that sharply curtails the rights to freedom of association and expression, Human Rights Watch said today.The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act empowers the government to deregister and seize the assets of nongovernmental groups deemed to be acting in a "politically partisan manner."
(2025-04-17). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-17). Haiti in 'free fall' as violence escalates, rights group warns. aljazeera.com Human Rights Watch says Haitians suffering 'horrific abuses' as gang violence escalates in Port-au-Prince.
(2025-04-17). DOJ Tells Immigration Judges to Deny More Asylum Cases Without Holding Hearings. truthout.org New guidance from the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), which oversees the immigration court system, calls for immigration judges to expedite reviews for asylum seekers by means that legal experts say would violate their due process rights. The new directive, authored by EOIR acting director Sirce Owen and issued on April 11, tells judges to take… |
(2025-04-17). Trump Adviser Compares Opposing Abrego García's Detention With Backing Terrorism. truthout.org Rights advocates who have expressed outrage in recent weeks over the Trump administration's expulsion of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other migrants have based their criticism on core tenets of the U.S. Constitution — particularly the right to due process — but President Donald Trump's top counterterrorism adviser on Tuesday night suggested that defenders of basic constitutional rights are actually… |
(2025-04-17). China's low-altitude economy in spotlight at Hong Kong sci-tech fair. ecns.cn The four-day Hong Kong InnoEX and Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) wrapped up on Wednesday, drawing about 88,000 buyers from around the world, and among the highlights was a burgeoning low-altitude economy.
(2025-04-17). U.S. extortionate tariff hikes on China have become a numbers game: Chinese FM spokesperson. ecns.cn If the U.S. continues to inflict actual damage on China's rights and interests, China will respond with resolute countermeasures and will stand its ground to the end, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Thursday in response to a recent U.S. government statement that Chinese imports could face tariffs of up to 245 percent.
(2025-04-17). China warns of resolute countermeasures amid U.S. tariff numbers game. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry warned on Thursday that China will pay no attention to the U.S.' further tariff numbers game, and it will take resolute countermeasures and fight to the end if Washington persists in substantially infringing on China's rights and interests.
(2025-04-17). Insights | China fully capable to respond to U.S.'s containment attempts 'at any cost', Russian expert says. ecns.cn The U.S.-China trade conflict has continued to escalate. In a recent interview, Russian sinologist and economist Leonid Kovachich noted that faced with repeated escalations from Washington, China has come to the clear conclusion that unilateral restraint yields no goodwill—adding that the U.S. approach to containing China's development has become increasingly aggressive and uncompromising. | As the situation evolves, Beijing has officially initiated a framework of symmetrical countermeasures. Kovachich emphasized that with annual trade between the two countries exceeding $500 billion (Note: the U.S.-China b…
(2025-04-17). Trump reportedly blocked imminent Israeli strike on Iran amid Netanyahu pressure, nuclear talks. haaretz.com Citing U.S. officials, the New York Times said Israel proposed a joint commando and airstrike on Iran's nuclear sites, seeking U.S. support. But in Washington this month, Trump told Netanyahu he wouldn't back a strike while talks with Tehran continued…
(2025-04-17). Behind zero-trade-deficit promise is mortal fear of Trump. haaretz.com Israel would probably do better living with Trump's tariffs, but Netanyahu wants to keep the president happy for purely political reasons…
(2025-04-17). Israele e Turchia, un difficile equilibrio regionale. strategic-culture.su I rapporti tra Israele e Turchia sono complessi e sospetti, entrambi i Paesi cercano l'egemonia regionale e si aspettano che gli Stati Uniti svolgano il ruolo di arbitro quale mediatore indispensabile nei conflitti intrasistemici allo schieramento occidentale. | Segue nostro Il Primo Ministro israeliano Benjamin Netanyahu si è recato di recente a Washington per una breve visita, durante la quale ha incontrato anche il presidente degli St…
(2025-04-17). Pardoned Proud Boys Leader Says He 'Voted for Retaliation' as GOP Senator Reveals Fear Under Trump. latintimes.com Enrique Tarrio stated he "voted for retaliation" in the latest presidential election, days after Alaska's Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski that everyone is "afraid" of speaking out against the Trump administration.
(2025-04-17). Voters Keep Losing Confidence On Trump's Tariffs As Recession Warnings, Stock Losses Mount. latintimes.com New polls suggests voters are continuing to approve President Trump's immigration policies, as deportations ramp up, while having negative reaction on tariffs.
(2025-04-17). President wishes the nation a happy, safe Easter. sanews.gov.za President wishes the nation a happy, safe Easter | President Cyril Ramaphosa has wished South Africans a happy and safe Easter. | He said, however, that a safe Easter period depends on citizens conducting themselves with tolerance, patience and respect for everyone with whom they come into contact. | In a statement on Thursday, President Ramaphosa offered his best wishes for the Easter break to South Africa's diverse Christian denominations as well as compatriots for whom this will purely be a period of rest and social connection. | "Easter is a special period for devoted Christians to celebrate their faith and t…
(2025-04-17). Nigel Farage mocked for claiming he understands steelworkers as he worked in "metals business" leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage has been ridiculed for claiming to a group of northern voters that he understands steelworkers because he previously worked in the "metals business". | Baldwin said: "Just watched the Home Counties private schoolboy Nigel Farage telling northern voters how he understands steelworkers because he used to work in the "metals business" himself. | "He was, ahem, a commodi…
(2025-04-17). Unchecked Power to Total Jerks. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration is claiming powers in both domestic and foreign affairs that vastly exceed those of prior presidents. He bases his claim on his unprecedented "mandate" in which he did not get even a majority of the votes. His popular vote victory margin was less than Hillary Clinton's margin in her Electoral College loss
(2025-04-17). Wiz Acquisition Puts Israeli Intelligence In Charge of Your Google Data. mintpressnews.com 
Google's $32 billion purchase of Wiz hands its global data security to an Israeli firm founded and staffed by ex-military cyber spies from the IDF's notorious Unit 8200.
(2025-04-17). "Israel Has A Right To Defend Itself" Is A Genocidal Slogan. thealtworld.com 
(2025-04-17). Don't Collaborate With the War Industry. counterpunch.org 
As residents of a Vermont town that recently passed the AFSC Apartheid-Free Communities pledge, we write today to ask our Vermont state and federal representatives to stop collaborating with the weapons industry made up of corporations like GlobalFoundries, General Dynamics, and Israel's Elbit Systems that, besides building deadly weapons, have been exposed as causing severe
(2025-04-17). Israel's water war. aljazeera.com Pinch Point looks at how Israel uses water as a strategic aim and a weapon of war.
(2025-04-17). IDF probe into killing of asylum seekers near border with Jordan finds major flaws. haaretz.com More than a month after the deadly incident, the Israeli army probe found severe lapses in the troops' conduct ‚ñ The bodies of the three remain in IDF custody…
(2025-04-17). Combating antisemitism? war on universities will only make Jews less safe. haaretz.com It is becoming increasingly clear that the White House's effort to reshape higher education is focused on issues that go beyond antisemitism…
(2025-04-17). An immersive flower art exhibition that touches on everything from politics to beauty. haaretz.com The 'Flowers: Art from the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence' extravaganza in Rome offers a fascinating balance between research and fun, entertainment and art, with a bridge between Italy and Israel…
(2025-04-17). Far-right Israeli lawmaker prays at Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound. haaretz.com MK Zvi Succot's visit comes more than a decade after an indictment was filed against him for praying on the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa Mosque compound…
(2025-04-17). After Israeli strikes, how strong are Iran's air defences. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). Israel: Shin Bet agent arrested over leak of captive rescue plan. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). Thousands of Israeli extremists storm Aqsa amid West Bank raids. newarab.com 
Thousands of Many of the extremists performed Jewish rituals at the mosque, which is the third most sacred site in Islam.
(2025-04-17). Trump blocked Israeli plan to strike Iran nuclear sites: report. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). Iran Briefs Grossi on US Talks, Urges IAEA to Act Professionally. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the course of negotiations between Tehran and Washington, calling on the UN nuclear agency to act professionally irrespective of external pressures.
(2025-04-17). Iran, Russia to Discuss Bilateral, Int'l Issues in Ministerial Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has traveled to Russia for talks on bilateral, regional and international issues as well as the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the US.
(2025-04-17). IAEA Seeks Role in Iran-US Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said the UN nuclear agency wants to play a role in the process of negotiations between Iran and the US.
(2025-04-17). Saudi defence minister visits Tehran before Iran-US talks. aljazeera.com Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of talks in Rome about Tehran's nuclear programme.
(2025-04-17). After Freedom from U.S. Nuclear Weapons for 18 years, U.K. Activists Are Challenging the Return of U.S. Nuclear Weapons with a Two-Week Encampment at Royal Air Force Base Lakenheath. worldbeyondwar.org 
Approximately 100 U.S. B61-12 gravity bombs currently are stored in six air bases in five NATO countries — Aviano and Ghedi in Italy, Incirlik in Türkiye, Kleine Brogel in Belgium, Volkel in Netherlands, and Bàºchel in Germany. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-04-17). Indian SC protects Urdu signboards as cultural heritage in landmark ruling. geo.tv 
A view of the Indian Supreme Court building is seen in New Delhi. — Reuters/File
(2025-04-17). UN nuclear chief: Iran, US running out of time for a deal. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). UN watchdog chief says Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb. newarab.com 
The Western countries including the United States have long suspected Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its programme is for peaceful civilian purposes. | "It's like a puzzle. They have the pieces, and one day they could eventually put them together," Grossi told French newspaper Le Monde in an interview published…
(2025-04-17). With Yemen attack, U.S. continues long history of deliberately bombing hospitals. strategic-culture.su By Alan MACLEOD | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In repeatedly targeting and destroying a cancer center in Yemen, the United S…
(2025-04-17). SIPRI's Ongoing Decay from Peace to Mainstream Military Security. dissidentvoice.org SIPRI is the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, established in 1966. Read about it here and see how it has twisted its aims to not include the words 'peace research.' Because here is what it should do according to ß 2 of its statutes: "…to conduct scientific research on questions of conflict and cooperation of …
(2025-04-17). Refugee. Dissident. Enemy of the State. Would ICE Have Crucified Jesus? dissidentvoice.org 
Homegrowns are next. The homegrowns. You gotta build about five more places [like the CECOT prison]. It's not big enough. — President Trump on his desire to send American citizens to a megaprison in El Salvador, beyond the reach of U.S. courts and the Constitution It has begun, just as we predicted, justified in the …
(2025-04-17). Democracy or Plutocracy? dissidentvoice.org 
Despite much lofty rhetoric portraying the United States as a democracy (in which the people rule), this nation, in fact, has often resembled a plutocracy (in which the wealthy rule). The confusion owes a great deal to the fact that the United States, at its founding, was somewhat more democratic than its contemporaries. In the …
(2025-04-17). Chris Hedges: American Concentration Camps. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-17). Before Trump Bombed Yemen, Biden Displaced Over Half a Million People—And No One Said a Word. mintpressnews.com In his final months in office, President Joe Biden quietly launched a bombing campaign on Yemen that pushed over 531,000 people from their homes. The media didn't cover it. The public never consented. And now Trump is building on it.
(2025-04-17). 'My experience confirms that US 'citizens', especially Black and Muslim ones, are also targets' Musa Springer on his unlawful detention. mondoweiss.net 
Mondoweiss writer D. Musa Springer was detained, interrogated, and had electronic devices confiscated by DHS agents upon returning from international travel. Here he details his experience and warns it shows the Trump assault on dissent is expanding.
(2025-04-17). Donald Trump and Panama: Back to 1903? workers.org 
By Olmedo Beluche Beluche is a Panamanian Marxist, author and political leader. This article was published on April 12, 2025. Translation: John Catalinotto. Map shows Panama Canal Zone (abolished in 1979) with historic U.S. bases, including those the current Panamanian government agreed to return to U.S. occupation. According to Yankee . . . |
(2025-04-17). Do not threaten Iran! Lift the sanctions immediately! workers.org 
The following is a statement from the organization Solidarity with Iran (SI) regarding the current Iran-U.S. negotiations. In light of the signs of emerging negotiations between the United States and Iran, we emphasize the following points: Any effort, including negotiations, to prevent military conflict between the United States and Iran . . . |
(2025-04-17). Nicaragua in CELAC: There neither was nor is consensus. workers.org 
The following are excerpts from the statement of the Nicaraguan government on April 9, 2025, to the summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Ninth summit of CELAC in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, April 2025. We will continue to denounce all forms of aggression and . . . |
(2025-04-17). PDF of April 17 issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF. Download B&W version. Hamas calls for April 18-20 global solidarity editorial: Political solidarity, class unity: What's the connection? mundo obrero: Tarifas, bolsa de valores y clase obrera Download the PDF. Download B&W version. |
(2025-04-17). Donald Trump y Panamá: øVolviendo a 1903? workers.org Por Olmedo Beluche Beluche es un marxista, escritor y dirigente político panameño. Este artículo fue publicado el 12 de abril de 2025. Mapa de la Zona del Canal de Panamá (abolida en 1979) con bases de EE. UU. históricas. Para la ideología imperialista yanqui, Estados Unidos es el equivalente moderno . . . |
(2025-04-17). Tarifas, bolsa de valores y clase obrera. workers.org 
7 de abril Desde el 2 de abril, el mercado de valores estadounidense ha perdido 6,6 billones de dólares de valor. El Dow Jones ha caído 3.910 puntos -la peor pérdida desde el inicio de la pandemia de COVID-19 en marzo de 2020- y el S&P 500 bajó un 6%. . . . |
(2025-04-17). US Considering Backing a Ground Offensive Against the Houthis in Yemen. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-17). US imposes sanctions on Yemen bank, citing support to Houthis. newarab.com 
The The designation of the International Bank of Yemen (IBY) complements a government effort "to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea," said the US Treasury Department.
(2025-04-17). American Forces Destroy Key Houthi-Controlled Fuel Port In Yemen. twz.com 
The U.S. military says it has destroyed the Houthi-controlled port of Ras Isa in Yemen to prevent the group from benefiting from the movement of various kinds of fuel through its facilities. | U.S. Central Command
(2025-04-17). Lebanon Still Struggles To Tell the Story of Its Civil War. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-17). Debt data portal of debt justice. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). Made in Sri Lanka, Taxed in America, and Failed by the IMF. cadtm.org
(2025-04-17). IAEA Needs to Stay Away from Politics: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — It is imperative for the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency to keep his organization away from politicization, the foreign minister of Iran said.
(2025-04-17). FM Vows Justice for Pakistani Victims of Terrorist Attack in SE Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi assured his Pakistani counterpart that Tehran is resolved to catch and punish those behind a recent terrorist attack in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan that has killed a number of Pakistani citizens.
(2025-04-17). Int'l Developments Mentioned in Leader's Message to Russia: Iranian FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The message that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has sent to the president of Russia encompasses major regional and international developments, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2025-04-17). Saudi Defense Minister Arrives in Iran for Landmark Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday for talks with senior Iranian authorities.
(2025-04-17). Iran, Russia Share Interests: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry highlighted the "excellent" relations between Tehran and Moscow as the top Iranian diplomat arrived in Russia for an officail visit.
(2025-04-17). Iran Refutes UK's Allegations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson dismissed the baseless and bogus accusations that the British foreign secretary has leveled against Iran.
aljazeera.com (2025-04-17). Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban
US Department of Homeland Security tells Harvard to comply with President Trump's demands or lose visas for foreign students.
(2025-04-17). Trump says Fed Chair Powell's exit 'can't come soon enough'. aljazeera.com Trump does not have the authority to force Powell to resign. The Fed Chair's term is up in May 2026.
(2025-04-17). US judge finds Google illegally monopolised ad tech market. aljazeera.com The ruling could allow prosecutors to argue for a breakup of Google's advertising products.
(2025-04-17). Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act — and what powers would that give him? aljazeera.com Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.
(2025-04-17). Is there life on another planet? Scientists find the strongest evidence yet. aljazeera.com Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth are only produced by living beings.
(2025-04-17). Two years into Sudan's war, where is its civil society? aljazeera.com Civil activists negotiate with warring sides to work but face harassment, arrests, and accusations of bias.
(2025-04-17). Faux feminism has left the planet. aljazeera.com As the planet burns and women struggle to survive, a billionaire's fiancee claims inspiration from the edge of space.
(2025-04-17). Who will win the US-China trade war? aljazeera.com US-China trade war escalates with huge stakes for the economies of both nations and the rest of the world.
(2025-04-17). Vietnam: 50 Years of Forgetting. aljazeera.com The granddaughter of a Vietnamese hero explores the enduring legacy of the Vietnam War on her family and country.
(2025-04-17). Fire guts Darfur camp amid escalating Sudan war. aljazeera.com
(2025-04-17). UK Supreme Court rules on legal definition of "a woman" aljazeera.com In a long-awaited ruling, the UK Supreme Court has defined a woman as someone born biologically female.
(2025-04-17). Virgil van Dijk signs new Liverpool contract until 2027. aljazeera.com Liverpool captain inks a two-year extension, becoming the second key player to re-sign with the club in the last week.
(2025-04-17). Trump's claims about tariffs and trade with China. aljazeera.com @khalidmajzoubofficial reviews claims the White House has made about China and its new tariffs…
(2025-04-17). LFF is closed over the Easter break. leftfootforward.org
(2025-04-17). China on a mission to end US hegemony in Southeast Asia. thesiriusrepo 
(2025-04-17). James Comer To Investigate Claim That Biden Admin Sold Land Near Military Bases To Organizations Linked To China. latintimes.com The House Oversight Committee will investigate a claim that the Biden administration sold land near military bases to organizations linked to China…
(2025-04-17). Gordon G. Chang et al: Shut up about Donald J. Trump, North Korea, China and everything else NATO pay you to prattle on about. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Fact Check: "US Attempt to Disrupt China-Hungary Ties" thinktank.pk The Global Times, a Chinese state-run media outlet, published an article alleging that the United States is interfering in China-Hungary relations through coercion, hypocrisy, and "strategic coercion." It claims U.S. officials are attempting to sabotage Hungary's engagement with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and are panicked about growing China-Europe cooperation. Key Findings Misleading Framing: …
(2025-04-17). China Reroutes Trade to Europe Amid U.S. Sanctions. thinktank.pk As U.S.-China economic tensions escalate into full-fledged decoupling, a new global trade reality is emerging. While the United States continues to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods, China's trade is not slowing — it's simply rerouting. The World Trade Organization (WTO) forecasts a dramatic 81% drop in U.S.-China merchandise trade by 2025 due to tariffs …
(2025-04-17). Teemu Ruskola: The Making of the Chinese Working Class. newleftreview.org Drawing inspiration from Edward Thompson's classic study, a comparative analysis of the forces that have shaped and re-shaped China's labouring masses, as wave upon wave of 'new enclosures' complete the proletarianization of the peasantry.
(2025-04-17). Chinese factory workers flock to TikTok, offering low-price goods direct to U.S. consumers. ecns.cn Factory workers in China are increasingly using TikTok to attract American consumers by showcasing products at appealingly low prices.
(2025-04-17). China pledges more support for postdoctoral researchers' entrepreneurship, innovations. ecns.cn China has achieved remarkable progress in cultivating postdoctoral researchers in the past 40 years and more efforts and resources will be channeled to…
(2025-04-17). China, ASEAN countries continue to advance railway cooperation. ecns.cn China and Vietnam will fast-track the interconnection of railways, expressways, and ports, China's State Council announced on Tuesday. It is part of a wider push to deepen infrastructure ties across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
(2025-04-17). Xi says China firmly supports Cambodia upholding strategic independence. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China firmly supports Cambodia upholding strategic independence, and takes Cambodia as a priority in neighborhood diplomacy.
(2025-04-17). Pudong unveils new measures to attract foreign investment. ecns.cn Shanghai's Pudong New Area, which is positioned to pioneer China's socialist modernization, released a set of 14 new measures on Tuesday to step up its efforts to attract foreign investment, which is conducive to the advancement of more reform and opening-up attempts.
(2025-04-17). Xi says China-Cambodia ties remain rock-solid. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China-Cambodia relations have withstood the test of global transformations, and always remained rock-solid.
(2025-04-17). Full text of Xi's signed article in Cambodian media. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday published a signed article titled "Together We Strive, Together We Thrive: Toward a Stable and Sustainable China-Cambodia Community with a Shared Future in the New Era".
(2025-04-17). SenseTime unveils large model SenseNova V6. ecns.cn With the vision of integrating AI into everyday life, SenseTime unveiled its newly upgraded large model series SenseNova V6, on April 10, boasting China's most advanced multimodal model with the lowest cost in the industry.
(2025-04-17). China records a decline in crimes in the first three months of this year. ecns.cn China saw a decline in crimes in the first three months of this year, the country's top court said on Thursday.
(2025-04-17). NVIDIA founder hopes further cooperation with China. ecns.cn NVIDIA founder Jensen Huang visited Beijing on Thursday afternoon. Huang said that China is one of the most important markets for NVIDIA, and he's willing to further promote cooperation with Chinese enterprises.
(2025-04-17). Selected Articles: The Silent Invasion of Panama? Trump Said that the US Would Reclaim the Panama Canal. globalresearch.ca 
By US aggression in Panama is following a blueprint to reclaim its "backyard" since China is wining influence …
(2025-04-17). AFT's Weingarten on Florida State Shooting. commondreams.org AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement after a mass shooting today at Florida State University, following other incidents this week in
(2025-04-17). Biden's Lax Corporate Crime Enforcement Gives Way to Trump's Total Lawlessness. commondreams.org A new Public Citizen
(2025-04-17). Google's Illegal Internet Ad Monopoly Blunts America's Competitive Edge in Tech. commondreams.org On Thursday, a federal judge
(2025-04-17). To End Trumpism: A Tale of Three Reactions. counterpunch.org magine you are about to crack open a new book and begin reading. The opening sentence goes like this: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity,
(2025-04-17). Is Trump a Neanderthal? counterpunch.org 
It may be a politically incorrect to say it, but desperate times require words commensurate with the existential threat of Donald Trump in his 80th day in office. English is the only language that turned Neanderthals, the long extinct Paleolithic hominin, into an insult and epithet. Since the naming of "Neanderthal Man" after the discovery
(2025-04-17). Health systems in Europe are running on overtime. peoplesdispatch.org Healthcare systems across Europe are running on overtime, according to data gathered by trade unions. Chronic staff shortages — themselves a result of public budget cuts and political choices — lead nearly a third of healthcare workers to regularly exceed their contracted working hours. The situation has not improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, as highlighted by the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) in a series of activities launched around April 7, World Health Day. | "Longstanding understaffing, low pay, and poor workforce planning have created a system increasingly reliant on hea…
(2025-04-17). Democracy Now! 2025-04-17 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Democracy Now! Thursday, April 17, 2025…
(2025-04-17). British High-Power Microwave Weapon Successfully Tested Against Drone Swarms. twz.com 
The British Army has, for the first time, used a directed-energy weapon to bring down a swarm of drones during trials. The Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon demonstrator, or RF DEW, reflects a fast-growing trend to harness new ways of neutralizing the drone threat, both on the battlefield and for homeland defense. | The U.K. Ministry of Defense today
(2025-04-17). Tencent unveils largest-ever plan to boost foreign trade and employment. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Tencent launched an ambitious suite of initiatives aimed at boosting domestic consumption and expanding jobs on Thursday, marking its largest-ever consumption subsidy and graduate recruitment drive.
(2025-04-17). Taobao surges in popularity as overseas shoppers flock to the site. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao has surged to the top of Apple App Store's free download charts in 16 countries as a large number of overseas consumers are flocking to the online marketplace to buy products directly from Chinese suppliers amid U.S. tariff hikes.
(2025-04-17). Chinese scientists unlock origins of domesticated rice. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have revealed the highest-resolution pangenome sequence collection that incorporates the genomes of wild and cultivated rice varieties.
(2025-04-17). Majority of Shanghai exports are irreplaceable, official says. ecns.cn Intermediate goods and industrial products account for the majority of 85 percent of all the goods exported from Shanghai, indicating that a large number of Shanghai-oriented exports are irreplaceable in the international market.
(2025-04-17). Xi arrives in Phnom Penh for state visit to Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday arrived in Phnom Penh for a state visit to Cambodia.
(2025-04-17). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Cambodian King. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended a welcome ceremony held by Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
(2025-04-17). Xi says looking forward to cementing friendship, promoting cooperation with Cambodia. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday he looks forward to cementing friendship and promoting cooperation with Cambodia.
(2025-04-17). Xi meets Cambodian King. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni.
(2025-04-17). Reserachers develop flash memory device. ecns.cn Researchers from Shanghai-based Fudan University have developed a picosecond-level flash memory device with an unprecedented program speed of 400 picoseconds, equivalent to operating 25 billion times per second, shattering the existing speed limits in information storage.
(2025-04-17). Lawsuits filed against cancellation of visas. ecns.cn Chen, joined by another three Chinese students whose visas were terminated, filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California last week.
(2025-04-17). Ukraine Uses Mobilized Soldiers as Cannon Fodder for Testing Western Weapons. globalresearch.ca Kiev continues to make active attempts to promote its own military industrial complex in the international arena, positioning Ukraine as a fertile ground for foreign investment and as a testing ground for Western weapons. Although the military industry is potentially …
(2025-04-17). 1 In 6 New Zealanders Is Disabled. Why Does So Much Health Research Still Exclude Them? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare and not simply because some face significant mobility challenges. | Others will see their symptoms …
(2025-04-17). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
(2025-04-17). Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 – facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). The constant danger of explosive hazards. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Frequently asked questions on the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention or 'Ottawa Treaty'. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). ICRC in South Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Final Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) April 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). The Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). A Week in Ukraine. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Sudan: "We have nothing to go back to" — new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-04-17). Ten years after the murder of Freddie Gray. liberationnews.org 
Those who lived in Baltimore at the time will never forget the anger, grief, and revolutionary energy that permeated the city for those few weeks.
(2025-04-17). NYC public housing residents say: 'We're fighting to save our homes and our neighborhood!'. liberationnews.org 
They fight demolishing public housing and use public land, paid for by taxpayer dollars, for private development.
(2025-04-17). An interview with David North on fascism, Trump and the lessons of history. wsws.org In this critical interview, North addresses the Marxist understanding of fascism, the historical processes that led to the rise of Hitler and the relevance for today amid the Trump administration's efforts to establish a fascist dictatorship.
(2025-04-17). Perry Anderson: Idées-forces. newleftreview.org What weight should be given to the role of ideas in moments of radical change, as opposed to that of material interests and forces? From the Reformation to the Enlightenment, rise of Marxism and hegemony of neoliberalism, lessons for a system-changing left.
(2025-04-17). Trump Admin Also Looking To Use Medicare Data To Find Migrants To Deport: Report. latintimes.com The Trump administration is seeking to use a Medicare database to find undocumented immigrants, The Washington Post reported on Thursday…
(2025-04-17). Four Mexicans Detained After Kidnapping U.S. Citizens And Migrants To Hold Them For Ransom. latintimes.com Four Mexicans were detained after kidnapping U.S. citizens and migrants to hold them for ransom, authorities said…
(2025-04-17). Trump Administration Has Failed to Comply With Court Order to Fund Lawyers for Migrant Children: Report. latintimes.com The Trump administration has failed to comply with a federal court order requiring it to continue funding legal representation for unaccompanied migrant children, court filings show…
(2025-04-17). No-Bid ICE Contract Went to Former ICE Agents Being Sued for Fabricating Criminal Evidence on the Job. theintercept.com 
The $73 million deal for assisting with deportations went to a company whose executives are accused of retaliating against a fellow ICE worker.
(2025-04-17). ICE agents smash car window to apprehend Guatemalan immigrant worker in Massachusetts. wsws.org On Monday, Juan Francisco Méndez was apprehended on a street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after immigration police smashed his car window with a pick-axe and yanked him and his wife out of the vehicle.
(2025-04-17). Trump administration threatens to deport half million immigrant workers, who entered US legally. wsws.org A federal judge has temporarily halted the revoking of deportation protections for 532,000 Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan and Venezuelan immigrants.
(2025-04-17). EU designates several countries as 'safe' for migrant returns. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). US senator travels to El Salvador over wrongly deported migrant. newarab.com 
Kilmar Abrego Garcia remains imprisoned in a notorious jail for terrorists in his native country despite a US federal judge's order, backed by the Supreme Court, for his return to the United States. | Van Hollen said in a video post before taking off that he wanted to show President Donald Trump's administration and El Salvador that Abrego Garcia's supporters would not let up in the campaig…
(2025-04-17). Trump's racism becomes policy: Blacks, Latinos, immigrants pay the price. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-17). Migrants returned to Guatemala in 2025 rose to 11,492. plenglish.com Guatemala City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The number of migrants returned from the United States and Mexico to Guatemala from the beginning of January to today rose to 11,492, with 344 received during this Holy Week.
(2025-04-17). Universities Told Students to Leave the Country. ICE Just Said They Didn't Actually Have To. theintercept.com 
The Department of Homeland Security said this week in a Michigan court that the agency does not have the authority to terminate students' immigration statuses by terminating their records in the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System. Known as SEVIS, the database allows both universities and authorities to track information about international students on visas in the U.S. | Homeland Security's changes to SEVIS, the Trump administration said, have no bearing on a student's lawful nonimmigrant status. | "Terminating a record in SEVIS does not terminate an individual's nonimmigrant status in the United…
(2025-04-17). El Salvador Becoming 'Black Hole' For US Deportees, Critics Fear. latintimes.com A US senator who traveled to the Central American country Wednesday to try and retrieve a man wrongly deported and locked up there was sent away without even being able to speak to him.
(2025-04-17). Proposal for European mobilization for peace — May 9, 2025. pressenza.com Our friend Carlo Volpi sent us this proposal, which he is sending to all pacifist and nonviolent organizations in an attempt to reach the whole of Europe. Pressenza is publishing it and gladly supports it.
| : | Subject: Contemporary events in European capitals on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation from Nazi-Fascism, to affirm a firm commitment against war and in favor of peace in Europe. | We call on all organizations of the Italian and European peace movement that identify with the conclusions of the Vienna Conference and other initiatives for peace in Ukraine to join in a larg…
(2025-04-17). Colombia's President Petro: 'I Cannot Recognize Elections in Ecuador'. orinocotribune.com Amidst the irregularities that characterized the second round of general elections in Ecuador, held last Sunday, April 13, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that he "cannot recognize the [results of the] elections in Ecuador," regarding the irregularities that have characterized the second round of general elections in Ecuador, held last Sunday, April 13, and the count tallied by the National Electoral Council (CNE). | Petro justified his stance by citing irregularities highlighted by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the state of emergency decreed by the then-president and reelection-as…
(2025-04-17). Trump's immigration authorities arrest US citizen. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-04-17). Ecuador's post-election fallout: Doubts, persecution, recognition, and international rejection. peoplesdispatch.org Although several governments have congratulated Noboa for his re-election, others have refused to accept his victory due to alleged irregularities. Correism denounces an alleged persecution of its leaders in Ecuador after the elections.
(2025-04-17). Mexican President Says Call with Trump Productive. plenglish.com Mexico City, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed today she had a productive call with her US counterpart, Donald Trump, and assured that talks will continue to reach agreements that benefit both countries.
(2025-04-17). Cuba solidarity groups celebrate Victory of Playa Girón in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (Anaic) celebrated the 64th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Victory, date on which an invasion orchestrated by the United States against the Cuban Revolution, was defeated.
(2025-04-17). Diaz-Canel: Health is a strength of the Cuban Revolution. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel described as "a strength of Cuban society" the education and training of health personnel for which it faces a strong defamation campaign by the US government.
(2025-04-17). Displaced people increase in Democratic Republic of Congo. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Unicef denounced that over one million people, among them 400 thousand children, have been displaced in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) so far this year due to the prevailing violence.
(2025-04-17). Thousands of police deployed in Dominican Republic to ensure security. plenglish.com Santo Domingo, Apr 17 (Prensa Laina) The National Police of the Dominican Republic deployed thousands of agents in different points of the country to guarantee citizen security during the Holy Week holiday, it was informed.
(2025-04-17). Chinese Vice Premier Meets with Nvidia President in Beijing. plenglish.com Beijing, April 17 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met here today with Jensen Huang, president and CEO of the US company Nvidia, amid the tariff war and the impact on semiconductors.
(2025-04-17). Energy program in Colombia seeks to benefit small businesses. plenglish.com Bogotá, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The Colombian government is moving forward today with the implementation of a project aimed at installing solar photovoltaic systems in 1,068 low- and lower-middle-income businesses across the country.
(2025-04-17). Framing the Feed: How Social Media Shapes Our Interpretation of Reality. projectcensored.org By Shealeigh Voitl In 2024, Project Censored introduced Beyond Fact-Checking: A Teaching Guide to the Power of News Frames to critically analyze narrative strategies media outlets use to present news stories. Framing shapes how we understand these stories by emphasizing certain aspects and downplaying others, ultimately promoting a particular interpretation…
(2025-04-17). Flexible and sly: Indonesian Defence policy, Russia and Australian anxiety. onlineopinion.com.au The frazzled response in Australia to the possibility of a Russian presence on Indonesian soil betrays its presumption.
(2025-04-17). Lamola concludes working visit to Russia. sanews.gov.za Lamola concludes working visit to Russia | International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has concluded a two-day working visit to Russia. | During his visit to Moscow, Lamola co-chaired the 18th session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. | ITEC is a structured bilateral mechanism that aims to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation between South Africa and the Russian Federation. | The 18th ITEC session facilitated a comprehensive review of…
(2025-04-17). Russia Lifts Ban on Taliban As It Deepens Ties With Islamist Group. latintimes.com The Russian Supreme Court lifted a ban on the Taliban as it deepens relations with the Islamist group ruling Afghanistan…
(2025-04-17). Iranian minister arrives in Russia with a message from Khamenei. newarab.com 
Iranian Foreign Minister U.S. President Donald Trump has
(2025-04-17). Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches New Southern Assault. twz.com 
Russian forces have launched what could be the vanguard of a new offensive in southern Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Oblast, according to the The attack was launched Wednesday evening local time by "assault groups from several regiments of the 58th Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District," the Defense Forces of Sou…
(2025-04-17). 'It's 2025 not 1939!' EU threats over Russia Victory Day draws backlash. responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-04-17). Serbian students cycle to Strasbourg, Macron prefers to receive the autocrat. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-17). When The Shit Is Really Good. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-17). Australian Greens, Socialist Alliance display pro-Labor, bankrupt protest politics at election forum. wsws.org Socialist Equality Party candidate for the Senate in Victoria, Taylor Hernan, challenged both candidates in the forum's discussion period.
(2025-04-17). Photos: Socialist Alliance launches NSW Senate campaign in Western Sydney. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Labour council demands Unite accept surrender deal already rejected by Birmingham bin workers. wsws.org To win, Birmingham strikers must defeat the corporatist alliance between Unite, the Labour council and the Starmer government.
(2025-04-17). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Postal workers in Orléans, France begin indefinite strike over increased workloads and in Leipzig, Germany postal workers strike over pay and conditions; workers and retirees continue protests against collapse in living standards, across a quarter of Iran's provinces; teachers and local government workers in Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria continue month-long stoppage to demand minimum wage…
(2025-04-17). To Combat Trump's Attacks on Public Education, We Need Democracy in Our Unions. truthout.org As May Day approaches, two grassroots organizations of education workers, one created in response to neoliberal reforms and the other emerging from the strike wave that swept several red states in 2018, are coalescing to organize a rank-and-file movement of education workers. At the same time, a coalition launched by the Chicago Teachers Union, under the banner of "bargaining for the common good,"… |
(2025-04-17). Facing Trump's America. tomdispatch.com Recently, in an executive order, President Trump directed the removal of "improper, divisive, or anti-American ideology" from the Smithsonian Institution. That order was, in essence, an attempt to rewrite history on race and gender. One-hundred-and-one-year-old Colonel James H. Harvey, one of the last of the famed Tuskegee airmen of World War II, blamed Trump, saying, "I'll tell him to his face. No problem. I'll tell him, you're a racist." In addition, government websites began scrubbing African-American history, including in the case of the National Park Service eliminating a photo of the famed abolitionist Harr…
(2025-04-17). California Sues Trump Over Tariffs, Claiming They'll Devastate the State Economy. truthout.org The state of California is suing President Donald Trump over tariffs he has imposed on scores of countries, alleging that he is abusing his authority by claiming there is a national emergency that warrants unilaterally imposing tariffs without congressional approval. The litigation makes California the first state in the country to sue Trump over his tariff plan. The U.S. |
(2025-04-17). New England Couple Detained "for Several Hours" at Border Despite Being Citizens. truthout.org A New Hampshire couple was detained this past weekend by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, who held them in separate cells without explanation and demanded to go through the husband's emails. Both individuals — Bachir Atallah, a real estate lawyer, and his spouse, Jessica Fakhri — are U.S. citizens. The two were stopped by CBP agents as they crossed from Canada into Vermont. |
(2025-04-17). Little-Known Tech Startup May Soon Make Millions Off Federal Expense Card System. truthout.org Four days before Donald Trump's inauguration, financial technology startup Ramp published a pitch for how to tackle wasteful government spending. In a 4,000-word blog post titled "The Efficiency Formula," Ramp's CEO and one of its investors echoed ideas similar to those promoted by Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk: Federal programs were overrun by fraud, and commonsense business techniques… |
(2025-04-17). Over a Quarter Million People Have Attended Sanders-AOC Rallies. truthout.org Across the United States — from Nampa, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah to Los Angeles, California — nearly 255,000 people have turned out in recent weeks for "Fighting Oligarchy" rallies headlined by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a progressive duo that has railed against President Donald Trump and the corporate-dominated systems that spawned him while outlining a vision of a… |
(2025-04-17). Fascism Isn't Coming — It's Here. Now What? truthout.org "We're not just contending with right-wing movements. We're talking about movements that have reached one of their goals, which is to take over the government," says organizer and grassroots strategist Ejeris Dixon. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Dixon and host Kelly Hayes discuss fascism, coalition building, and the compassion and shared knowledge we need to create safety and justice in… |
(2025-04-17). Van Hollen Denied Visit With Abrego García as Republicans Take Selfies at Prison. truthout.org Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) was denied entry to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) by El Salvador officials on Thursday as he attempted to check on the condition of Kilmar Abrego García, a Maryland man abducted and deported from the U.S. by the Trump administration — even as Republicans post selfies they've taken inside the notorious torture prison online. In a post on social… |
(2025-04-17). DOGE Aims to Embed Agents in All Nonprofits That Receive Federal Funds. truthout.org The Vera Institute of Justice, a nonprofit dedicated to reform of the criminal legal system, has revealed that Elon Musk's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) recently attempted to embed staff within the organization, citing Vera's prior receipt of federal funds. According to DOGE officials, this was part of a broader plan to install government teams inside all nonprofits that receive… |
(2025-04-17). Trump tariff hikes send global trade into reverse. wsws.org The World Trade Organisation has said global trade could contract by as much as 1.5 percent this year and has warned that forecasting is problematic because "there has been no directly comparable event in recent history."
(2025-04-17). IRS to slash 40 percent of workforce as deadline passes for agencies to plan cuts. wsws.org The purpose of the IRS layoffs is to facilitate tax fraud by the wealthy and eliminate the programs their taxes help fund.
(2025-04-17). Seven more major law firms capitulate to Trump's extortion. wsws.org Seven more major US law firms have made deals pledging hundreds of millions in legal services to Trump-approved causes, even though a fourth federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration is engaged in illegal coercion and interfering with attorney-client relationships.
(2025-04-17). Pennsylvania governor's mansion targeted by arsonist attack. wsws.org A 38-year-old out-of-work vehicle mechanic and former Army reservist, Cody Balmer, has been arrested for the crime.
(2025-04-17). Woody Allen: A Travesty of a Mockery of a Sham: A new biography of the filmmaker now "a social pariah in America" wsws.org Prolific film biographer and historian Patrick McGilligan has written an immensely valuable and entertaining biography of the American comic-filmmaker.
(2025-04-17). Self-Determined: Foundations Must Match the Far Right's Commitment to Systemic Change. Here's How. yesmagazine.org It's common to hear statistics like the
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: Coachella By The Numbers. theonion.com Coachella, the annual music festival held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA, has wrapped up the first of its two weekends. The Onion takes a look at the key facts and figures behind the event. $300: For MDMA that turned out to be ____ing sugar pills 4: Fresh deer carcasses specified in Lady …
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society. theonion.com 
NEW HAVEN, CT—Calling such concern for linguistic precision a clear indicator of a thriving country, a panel of historians from Yale University issued a statement Thursday announcing that quibbling over the exact definition of a concentration camp was a sign of a healthy society. "Studies of the past tell us that nitpicking the particular semantics …
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: Nation Can't Believe It On Harvard's Side. theonion.com
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: New iPad Offers 3 Months Of Something Called Apple Deli. theonion.com CHICAGO—Unsure what to make of the perk that came bundled with his recently purchased device, area man David Halstead reported Tuesday that his new iPad offered three months of something called Apple Deli+. "I just linked my iPad up to my Apple ID, and apparently my Meat Pass has been activated and I've been enrolled in …
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: Parenting Experts Share Tips For Talking To Kids About Being Heir To Throne Of Small European Kingdom. theonion.com CHICAGO—Stressing that the delicate subject should be broached sensitively and responsibly, parenting experts from the University of Chicago shared tips Thursday for talking to kids about being heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. "Discovering their royal birthright as a small European nation's sovereign can be a rocky period in a child's life, …
(2025-04-17). The Heat: Xi's Visit to Southeast Asia. america.cgtn.com 
(2025-04-17). The Garo tribe are stewards of the forest in Meghalaya hills. globalvoices.org 
(2025-04-17). stateless people seek justice. globalvoices.org 
Denationalization continues as a repressive tactic in 2025.Originally published on Since 2018, the Ortega-Rosario Murillo government in Nicaragua has used
(2025-04-17). Cybertruck Owners Baffled After Months of Hate Aimed at Tesla Drivers: 'I Never Expected It to Turn People Against Me'. latintimes.com Cybertruck fans gathered in Texas for the second annual Cybertruck Rodeo over the weekend where they shared confusion over the public backlash they've faced.
(2025-04-17). Dad of Texas Teen Knifed By Rival High School Athlete Called 'Disrespectful' By Accused Killer's Family Rep. latintimes.com A representative of the family of Karmelo Anthony said it is "disrespectful" of Austin Metcalf's father to show up to his press conference…
(2025-04-17). Democrats Turn on Own Party After DNC Reveals 'Chaos' Plan to Challenge Incumbent Lawmakers: 'Not What We Need'. latintimes.com Democratic party infighting will be financed in the upcoming election cycle, thanks to an initiative to fund candidates running against sitting Democratics.
(2025-04-17). Department of Homeland Security Is Now Demanding Harvard University To Share 'Detailed Records' Of Student Visa Holders. latintimes.com The Department of Homeland Security is demanding "detailed records" on Harvard's student visa holders as the feud between the institution and the Trump administration escalates…
(2025-04-17). Former DeSantis Aide Fired From New Job After Being Arrested Again for Indecent Exposure: Police. latintimes.com Former DeSantis aide Fred Piccolo was fired from New College after a new indecent exposure arrest.
(2025-04-17). Former Rockstar Announces Democratic Campaign To Challenge a Republican Rep. In California District. latintimes.com Musician Tim Myers announced he will challenge Ken Calvert in California's 41st District. His campaign seeks to allow Democrats to oust the longtime GOP lawmaker.
(2025-04-17). FSU Shooter Used Sheriff Deputy Mom's Weapon in Mass Shooting: Police. latintimes.com The alleged shooter's mother has worked at the local sheriff's department for nearly 20 years, officials shared during a press conference on Thursday.
(2025-04-17). Harrowing Videos Show Chaos Erupting on FSU Campus As Police Charge in Responding to Active Shooter. latintimes.com Harrowing footage from the shooting at FSU shows the incident unfolding. Five people have been confirmed dead and four injured…
(2025-04-17). ICE Refuses to Release US Citizen Detained Despite Showing Birth Certificate. latintimes.com
(2025-04-17). From Music Festivals to Mass Detention: How a Tent Company Is Set to Cash In on Millions from Mass Deportations. latintimes.com A ProPublica investigation reveals how a former festival logistics company used insider connections to secure billions in government contracts — and is now set to benefit even more from Trump's mass deportation agenda.
(2025-04-17). Meth in the Veggie Aisle: $9M Worth of Drugs Found Hidden in Squash Shipment at Texas Border. latintimes.com U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted more than 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of chayote squash…
(2025-04-17). A Missing Woman Was Declared Dead After Police Found a Body. Her Family Just Learned She's Still Alive. latintimes.com A Rochester family is seeking justice after learning their missing sister—declared dead and cremated—was actually alive and out of state.
(2025-04-17). Opposing Trump's Deportation Efforts May Count as 'Aiding and Abetting Terrorists', Top Official Says. latintimes.com After the mistaken deportation of a Maryland man, the White House's top counterterrorism advisor claimed that defending him or opposing Trump's broader deportation policies may constitute "aiding terrorists."
(2025-04-17). Pennsylvania-Born Doctor Ordered to 'Leave the United States' in Another Trump Admin 'Mistake'. latintimes.com Two American women, including a Pennsylvania-born doctor, were mistakenly ordered to leave the U.S. in a DHS email mix-up.
(2025-04-17). Salvadoran President Plans To Double Size Of Infamous Mega-Prison Holding Hundreds Of U.S. Deportees: Report. latintimes.com El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is reportedly planning to double the capacity of the country's massive Terrorism Confinement Center…
(2025-04-17). Trump Appears to Conceal Another Hand Bruise Days After Touting He Received 'Highest Mark' on Physical Exam. latintimes.com
(2025-04-17). Trump Pal and MyPillow CEO 'in Ruins' as Election Fraud Lawsuit Drags On: 'I Don't Have 5 Cents'. latintimes.com Disgraced CEO and 2020 election denier Mike Lindell revealed he cannot afford $50,000 in court-ordered sanctions because he is living on $1,000 a week.
(2025-04-17). Trump Ridiculed for Not Knowing 'What' the Congo is After Claiming Country's Prisoners End Up in the US: 'Get This Guy a Globe'. latintimes.com Trump was widely mocked after admitting he didn't know what the Congo was while falsely claiming its prisoners are flooding into the U.S.
(2025-04-17). Trump Says 'Things Like This Take Place' When Asked About FSU School Shooting. latintimes.com President Donald Trump said "things like these take place" when referring to the shooting at Florida State University…
(2025-04-17). Man in Custody as Victim Count Climbs in Florida State University Shooting; Report Confirms 5 Dead. latintimes.com Active shooter situation on the FSU campus ongoing. Authorities have not yet cleared people to leave their shelters…
(2025-04-17). WATCH: Bus Urging Locals to 'Call on Jesus' Explodes in Ball of Fire on Louisiana Road. latintimes.com A city bus emblazoned with the message "Call on Jesus" erupted into a massive fireball Wednesday afternoon in Shreveport, Louisiana.
(2025-04-17). Domestic violence delusions: feminists pull the wool over our eyes. onlineopinion.com.au 'You can't hand out domestic violence orders like parking tickets.' Well, that's exactly what they have in mind for residents of our Deep North.
(2025-04-17). 2 freelance journalists arrested amid Cuba's ongoing repression of independent press. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-17). Journalists arrested in Senegal as prime minister announces 'zero tolerance' for false news. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-17). Malian journalist detained after criticizing Ministry of Justice. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-17). Kazakh journalist Temirlan Yensebek sentenced to 5 years of restricted freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-04-17). A false flag is about to be unmasked. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Full speed ahead for war preparations in Europe: What are French military cartographers doing in Romania? strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Os governantes elitistas europeus està£o a fazer alarde da ameaàßa russa e da guerra a fim de sobreviverem politicamente. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-17). Debate: Slashing studies, research aid will doom US foreign policy. responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-17). How Organized Crime Took Over The $143 Billion Ad Fraud Industry: 10 Things To Know. moguldom.com Organized crime has found a goldmine in digital ad fraud—a shadowy, complex ecosystem that now generates an estimated $143 billion a year globally, according to data research company Swiss Re Institute. Criminal groups have infiltrated the digital marketing world and turned it into a massive racket. Ten things to know. 1. Digital Fraud Now The …
(2025-04-17). What Is iGaming? Everything You Need To Know About Industry Leaders Like Soft2Bet. moguldom.com As online sports betting continues to sweep across North America, the term "iGaming" is showing up everywhere—from social media ads to major media platforms like ESPN. Among the major players is Soft2Bet. Join Soft2Bet to experience what iGaming is all about. But what exactly does iGaming mean? Growth Of Industry Players Like Soft2Bet. The iGaming …
(2025-04-17). Harvard stands up to Trump and wins praise from Obama for doing so. leftfootforward.org No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue."
(2025-04-17). A Political Nor'easter: Empire Wind Project Hits a Wall. wattsupwiththat.com Interior Secretary Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Wednesday to order foreign energy developer Equinor to cease all construction activities on its Empire Wind project, according to a memorandum obtained by the Free Beacon. Burgum said the Biden administration green-lit permits for the project and ultimately approved it without conducting proper analysis.
(2025-04-17). Debate: Federal funding fuels failing foreign policy hive mind. responsiblestatecraft.org 
This is one perspective in a Responsible Statecraft 'debate' over the value of federal aid for 'soft power' programs, including regional studies, think tanks, USAID, and academic exchanges. See a counterpoint by Adam Ratzlaff,
(2025-04-17). Documentary aims to humanize First Nations man who was made infamous in meme. windspeaker.com
(2025-04-17). Environmental and Science Groups Sue Trump Admin for Deleting Environmental Justice and Climate Information From Federal Agency Websites. pressenza.com Environmental and science groups are suing the The Sierra Club, the Environmental Integrity Project, California Communities Against Toxics and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) filed a
(2025-04-17). Cellphone store owner to appear in court. sanews.gov.za Cellphone store owner to appear in court | A 39-year-old cellphone shop owner is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's next week where he will face charges of being in possession of suspected stolen property, said the South African Police Service (SAPS). | This as police officers went to a block of flats in Alexandra Road, Bloemfontein. | "Upon arrival, they encountered a 39-year-old foreign national who initially denied them entry to his flat. After persuading the suspect to grant access, officers discovered approximately ten large bags containing various brands of cellphones, tablets, and laptops,…
(2025-04-17). Minister receives a detailed briefing on crime statistics in Nelson Mandela Bay. sanews.gov.za Minister receives a detailed briefing on crime statistics in Nelson Mandela Bay | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on Wednesday concluded a series of high-level engagements in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality aimed at assessing the state of policing and enhancing crime-fighting strategies in the region. | During his visit, the Minister received a detailed briefing on crime statistics in the metro, with a particular focus on serious and violent crimes, including murder, kidnappings, extortion and gang-related activities. | The briefing also highlighted the strategic interventions currently in place to…
(2025-04-17). Travel safe this Easter. sanews.gov.za Travel safe this Easter | As holidaymakers and motorists head off to various destinations for the Easter long weekend, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has shared tips on how to get there safely. | Motorists have been urged to be responsible on the road and ensure they and their loved ones arrive alive. | Before any journey ensure you: | • Check your vehicle and make sure it is roadworthy. | • Carry a valid driver's license. | • Check your tyres thoroughly. | • Have a spare wheel (make sure you have a wheel spanner).
(2025-04-17). Katy Perry Slammed for Climate Hypocrisy Over Trip to Space. wattsupwiththat.com She flew to space for "the benefit of Earth".
(2025-04-17). Fishermen Urge DOGE-Style Reforms Of 'Leviathan Bureaucracy' That Throttled Industry Growth. wattsupwiththat.com Fishermen in New England are calling on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to rethink federal regulations that they say pose an "existential threat" to their communities, according to a letter shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation.
(2025-04-17). Trump Promised Free Speech and Delivered the Opposite. jacobin.com Trump's time in office has seen one of the worst crackdowns on free speech in recent history.
(2025-04-17). California Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Tariffs. latintimes.com California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Trump's broad tariffs on foreign trade partners, after he announced a 10% tariff on goods from all countries and even higher tariffs for nations his administration claimed made it difficult for U.S. products to enter their markets.
(2025-04-17). DOJ Docs Claim Kilmar Abrego Garcia's MS-13 Street Name Was 'Chele' As It Stands By His Deportation. latintimes.com The DOJ released a series of documents to support its claim that Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man mistakenly to El Salvador, is a member of the MS-13 gang…
(2025-04-17). Florida AG Tells Orlando Mayor 'There Will Be Consequences' if City Sticks With Policy Barring Officials From Inquiring About Immigration Status. latintimes.com "Failure to abide by state law may result in the enforcement of applicable penalties, including but not limited to being held in contempt," said AG James Uthmeier in a public letter…
(2025-04-17). Florida Legislature Introduces Bill To Prevent State Employees From Conducting Campaign Activities As GOP Infighting Continues. latintimes.com Florida Republicans introduced new bill after Gov. Ron DeSantis used government staffers to help him directly raise campaign contributions and tensions rise.
(2025-04-17). Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend Arrested While Being Investigated for Another Woman's Death. latintimes.com Two years after the fatal shooting of a Las Vegas woman, the man accused of her murder has been arrested in Mexico where he is a suspect in second murder.
(2025-04-17). Marco Rubio, Who Once Endorsed TPS for Venezuelans, Now Says It Is 'Contrary to the National Interest of the United States'. latintimes.com Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reversed his position on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, now describing the designation as "harmful to U.S. national interests".
(2025-04-17). Men Rigged Texas Lottery By Buying Millions of Tickets, Using 'Counterfeit Codes' to Win $95 Million: Lawsuit. latintimes.com A man is suing a group of people and companies for rigging a Texas Lottery drawing to win $95 million weeks before he walked away with a $7.5 million jackpot.
(2025-04-17). Pam Bondi Declares Deporting Abrego Garcia Made His Family 'Safer' Despite Wife Calling Him a 'Loving Father'. latintimes.com Pam Bondi defended Kilmar Abrego Garcia's wrongful deportation as a safety measure for his family, despite his wife's ongoing fight to bring him home.
(2025-04-17). Taiwan's TSMC Net Profit Soars As US Tariff Threat Looms. latintimes.com Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is the world's largest contract maker of chips that have become the lifeblood of the global economy, powering everything from smartphones to missiles.
(2025-04-17). Tesla Whistleblower Wants to 'Take On' Elon Musk in Open Court After Judge Reverses Defamation Case in Her Favor. latintimes.com Tesla whistleblower Cristina Balan is one step closer to facing Elon Musk in court after an appeals court revived her defamation case.
(2025-04-17). Trump Rages Against Federal Reserve Chair for 'Too Late' Declaration That Tariffs Will Lead to 'Higher Inflation'. latintimes.com After the Federal Reserve chair warned that Trump's tariffs could stoke inflation, Trump responded with a furious social media tirade demanding his removal.
(2025-04-17). Trump Suggests He Will Seek To Remove Fed Chair Despite Legal Protections: 'Cannot Come Fast Enough'. latintimes.com Trump publicly blasted his feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he is ready to terminate the nation's most powerful economic policymaker.
(2025-04-17). Trump Yet to Reach Out to Pennsylvania Governor After Arson Attack, Shapiro Says. latintimes.com Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he has not heard from President Trump since an arsonist tried to ignite his residence, where he was sleeping with his family…
(2025-04-17). Wife of Maryland Dad Deported By ICE Addresses Court Filing About Alleged Domestic Violence. latintimes.com Jennifer Vasquez Sura acknowledge she filed a protective order against Kilmar Abrego Garcia in 2021 but said it was out of an abundance of caution and that they were on good terms before he was wrongly deported…
(2025-04-17). Who's the real star at Danny and Coop's? newschoolfreepress.com "I'm here for the cheesesteak. I don't care about him!" I hear the men surrounding me repeat like a mantra as they wait in below-freezing weather to try the only item on the menu at Danny and Coop's, Bradley Cooper's newest venture. Cooper first cooked cheesesteaks for the masses in December of 2023, serving eager …
(2025-04-17). From Peace to Profits: Inside Trump's Gulf Tour. thinktank.pk As Donald Trump prepares for his first overseas visit of his second term—once again beginning in Saudi Arabia—the question arises: what does this signal about the future of U.S. policy in the Middle East? With stops planned in Qatar and the UAE, this trip marks more than symbolic diplomacy. It signals a recalibrated American foreign …
(2025-04-17). Easter road safety: Transport operators warned to comply with regulations. sanews.gov.za Easter road safety: Transport operators warned to comply with regulations | As the Easter peak travel period fast approaches, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) and traffic authorities have reminded public transport operators to ensure that their vehicles and drivers are fit to be on the road and comply with all regulations. | "Public transport operators are advised to ensure that they have appropriate permits that allow them to transport passengers on particular routes. They are also urged to use trailers to load goods and avoid mixing them with passengers," the RTMC said on Tuesday. | Illegal operat…
(2025-04-17). Government pays out R45.6 billion in RAF claims. sanews.gov.za Government pays out R45.6 billion in RAF claims | The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has encouraged road users to be responsible on the roads this Easter weekend, while highlighting the significant costs that road accidents have on government spending and society. | In the 2023-2024 financial year, the RAF settled claims to the value of R45.6 billion | The amount included R47 million for funeral claims, R21.6 billion for loss of earnings, R12.7 billion for general damages, R2.6 billion for loss of support and R1.7 billion for medical compensation. | "The RAF pleads with South African road users to make this Easter fata…
(2025-04-17). Government welcomes research findings on reading abilities. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes research findings on reading abilities | Government has welcomed the recent findings by Intelpoint's Research, which rank South Africa as the second most literate country on the African continent, with an adult literacy rate of 95%. | This research is based on the percentage of the population aged 15 years and older who are able to read and write. | "This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the effectiveness of the government's progressive education policies and programmes, implemented since the advent of democracy in 1994. | "It reflects a significant and sustained reduction in ad…
(2025-04-17). Reform UK's Runcorn candidate hit with misconduct finding during time as magistrate. leftfootforward.org Sarah Pochin was found to have used her magistrate position to influence the views of her colleagues in a political context…
(2025-04-17). Cherry Hill gets state grant to plan age-friendly community. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Cherry Hill Township will assess the needs of its aging population after the township council formally accepted a $70,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services. | Mayor David Fleisher said about 30% of township residents are 65 and older, adding that the township is focused on the "appropriate outreach" to craft a plan to serve the senior population. | "Using the appropriate professionals to assist us, to assess what those needs are and then, in turn, taking…
(2025-04-17). Camden to receive the most state aid for schools in governor's budget proposal. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Gov. Phil Murphy's budget proposes to send the most aid to the Camden City School District among all South Jersey schools. | Under the current proposal, Camden would receive $369.7 million in state aid next year, $20.9 million more when compared to what it received for the 2025 budget year. The district is not only the top recipient of state funds in all of South Jersey, but it is among the most-funded districts in the whole state, as it has been in year…
(2025-04-17). Shaping International Law into a More Generous and Effective Space for Protection. pressenza.com
(2025-04-17). 'Lynching is not a joke': Delaware lawmakers condemn firefighters accused of using a noose and making racist remarks. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers are condemning the actions of two former Millville firefighters arrested this week following a hate crime investigation. | State police say in February 2024,
(2025-04-17). Pakistan Deports Over 33,000 Afghans in 2 Weeks. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-17). Tunis and Cairo Discuss Strengthening Economic Ties at Bilateral Trade Committee Meeting. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-17). UN Says Gender Labor Gap in Arab World Could Take Over a Century to Close. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-17). Immigration enforcement in the Greater Philadelphia Area. whyy.org On this episode of Studio 2, we talk to the people involved in cases of detention and deportation and explain sanctuary status and changing immigration policies in our region.
(2025-04-17). Studio 2 Extra: The Roots' Black Thought on 'Upcycled: A Memoir'. whyy.org Tariq Trotter's memoir, The Upcycled Self: A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are, is the Free Library's selection for this year's One Book, One Philadelphia.
(2025-04-17). Tiffany Fong: The crypto influencer who refused to have Elon Musk's baby. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Tiffany Fong, a well-known crypto whistleblower, recently made headlines after Wall Street Journal reports revealed that Elon Musk directly messaged her on X (formerly known as Twitter) asking to bear his next baby.Reports also revealed that after she declined, Musk reportedly unfollowed her and cut off her Twitter premium payments, which were approximately worth $21,000 every two weeks. This comes after the billionaire's plans of having a "legion" of children to address the decline in the human population. Tiffany Fong: The crypto influencer who refused to have Elon Musk's baby: Wall Street Jou…
(2025-04-17). "A Safe Haven" : Huguenots, Jews, and Bangladeshis in Brick Lane, London. publicbooks.org Jamme Masjid, the famed mosque at 59 Brick Lane, used to be a Jewish synagogue; before that, a Methodist church; and even before that, a Huguenot chapel.
(2025-04-17). Saudi defence minister arrives in Tehran ahead of Iran-US talks. geo.tv 
Chief of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, welcomes Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025. — ReutersKhamenei voices readiness to improve ties with Riyadh.Iran, US set to hold second round of talks this weekend.Iran, KSA agreed to…
(2025-04-17). Iran's Khamenei sends letter to Putin ahead of talks with US. geo.tv 
(2025-04-17). Berlin doctor charged with 15 murders motivated by 'lust for killing'. geo.tv 
A German hospital is seen in this undated image. — AFP/File A Berlin palliative care doctor has been charged with murdering 15 patients in a case prosecutors describe as driven by a "lust for murder", The Guardian reported. The 40-year-old suspect, identified in…
(2025-04-17). US judge warns Trump administration could be held in contempt of court. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump announces his plans to run for president in the 2024 US presidential election at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, US on November 15, 2022. — ReutersA US federal judge has warned the Trump administration it could be held in contempt of court…
(2025-04-17). Indonesia is running the world's largest deforestation program in occupied West Papua. greenleft.org.au 
In Indonesian occupied West Papua, soldiers are forcing through the destruction of vast areas of rainforest to be replaced by the monoculture plantations of the government's "food estate" program, reports Chris Lang.
(2025-04-17). Calls grow for parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Housing campaigners rally to save Waterloo public housing. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Mental health services forced to beg for funding. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Resisting oppression is not antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Some election promises with a chance of being honoured. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Stand up for workers on May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Whitehaven Coal protested as EPA looks to convict. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-17). Keystone XL oil spill shuts down pipeline and halts flow of millions of gallons of oil. nationofchange.org An estimated 3,500 barrels of oil (147,000 gallons) spilled into an agricultural field in a rural area, about 60 miles southwest of Fargo.
(2025-04-17). Federal judge halts Trump administration freeze on billions in climate and infrastructure funds. nationofchange.org Court rules that blocking congressionally approved aid for clean energy, public health, and environmental protection violated federal law and harmed communities nationwide.
(2025-04-17). Trump fast-tracks Great Lakes oil tunnel, triggering outcry over water and climate risks. nationofchange.org Environmental groups and tribal nations warn the Line 5 tunnel project could endanger drinking water for 40 million people after Trump administration classifies it as an emergency.
(2025-04-17). Fentanyl Trafficking Is Down Almost Two Thirds Since As Mexican President Strengthens Relation With Trump. latintimes.com Nearly 200 days after being inaugurated, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration has helped reduce fentanyl trafficking by almost two thirds…
(2025-04-17). 57 killed in Sudan's Darfur as trapped civilians fear bloodbath. newarab.com 
The local resistance committee, a grassroots aid group, said the civilians were killed on Wednesday in clashes following an artillery attack by the paramilitary Rapid Suppo…
(2025-04-17). Arab states clash over Sudan peace plan at London conference. newarab.com 
A top Emirati diplomat said the Gulf state was disappointed at the failure of a Both Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have drawn on the support of countries in the region, making them key to efforts to end the conflict, which has displaced 13 million people and spread disease and hunger among those remaining. | At a London-hosted meeting on Tuesday, however, the UAE,…
(2025-04-17). Iran challenges countries in UN court over jet it downed in 2020. newarab.com 
The four countries had citizens on a Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 that was downed shortly after takeoff from Tehran on 8 January 2020. All 176 people on board were killed.
(2025-04-17). Jewish groups slam use of antisemitism to undermine US democracy. newarab.com 
A coalition of ten Jewish organisations issued a statement on Tuesday saying that President The groups said they were "rejecting the false choice between confronting antisemitism and upholding While ca…
(2025-04-17). A MENA first, Morocco to recognise domestic work as real labour>. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). Qatari Emir arrives in Moscow to meet Putin. newarab.com 
Qatar has made a series of attempts to Russ…
(2025-04-17). RSF attack forces thousands from Sudan's largest refugee camp. newarab.com 
Thousands of displaced families from the In a statement released on Wednesday, Save the Children said the town of
(2025-04-17). UAE, Saudi Arabia deny reports of land offensive in Yemen. newarab.com 
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday denied media reports they are involved in talks with the US over a possible land offensive by military factions in Yemen against The UAE's assistant minister for political affairs, Lana Nusseibeh, described the reports as "wild unsubstantiated stories" in a statement to news agency Reuters. | A Saudi official source also denied the reports later in the day. saying they were false. | The Wall Street Journal o…
(2025-04-17). UAE's Mubadala to buy $600 million stake in UK school operator. newarab.com 
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Other investors in the group include Neuberger Berman, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Corporacion Financiera Alba, and Dubai Holding, Mubadala said in a statement. | Global investor appetite for education assets has grown in recent years, driven by surging demand for premium sch…
(2025-04-17). UK: Muslim inmates more likely to be faced with violence in jail. newarab.com 
Data provided by Maslaha, a UK-based organisation which serves to These included being confronted with batons, forced to wear rigid bar handcuffs, being sprayed w…
(2025-04-17). Witkoff in frantic calls to Egypt to uncover fate of captive. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-17). Resisting American techno-fascism. newarab.com 
(2025-04-17). Malcolm Bull: Why Is There the Amount of Art That There Is? newleftreview.org If, since Duchamp, anything can be art, regardless of skill or vision, why isn't more of it produced? Drawing on Frank Knight's work on financial risk to probe the institutional theory of art, Malcolm Bull finds curious links with the worlds of cryptocurrency and NFTs.
(2025-04-17). NLR Editors: Symposium: Introduction. newleftreview.org A discussion of Robin Blackburn's quintet on slavery in the Atlantic world: origins, rise, overthrow, legacy.
(2025-04-17). John Clegg: Roads To Freedom. newleftreview.org Opening a symposium on Robin Blackburn's The Reckoning, a probing examination of political agents and structuring conditions behind the late overthrow of slavery in the American South, Cuba and Brazil.
(2025-04-17). Enrico Dal Lago: Atlantic Histories. newleftreview.org How should Blackburn's slavery quintet be situated in relation to shifting historiographical paradigms of the Atlantic World, from the voyages of discovery to the age of Anglo-American predominance?
(2025-04-17). Nancy Fraser: Slavery and Social Theory. newleftreview.org What questions for critical social theory are posed by the capitalist slave regimes of the Americas? An inquiry into the political, economic and social-reproductive dimensions of enslaved and 'doubly free' labour.
(2025-04-17). Robin Blackburn: Contradictions of Capital and Slavery: A Reply. newleftreview.org Responding to his interlocutors in NLR's symposium, Blackburn foregrounds the contradictions of capital and political rule in the Atlantic slave systems that opened space for class struggle.
(2025-04-17). B-1B Bones Make Unprecedented Bomber Task Force Deployment To Japan. twz.com 
For the first time, U.S. Air Force The B-1Bs, from the 9th Exped…
(2025-04-17). Lockheed Pitches Containerized Launchers To Help Close Australia's Air And Missile Defense Gaps. twz.com 
Lockheed Martin wants containerized missile launchers to enhance a new overarching battle management architecture intended to help fill gaps in Australia's air and missile defenses. Edward Dobeck, director of Launching Systems at Lockheed Martin, talked about his company's work with the Australian Defense Force and what…
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: 'Show Me Where You Make Autism!' Shouts RFK Jr., Storming Sour Patch Kids Factory. theonion.com EAST HANOVER, NJ—As part of the health secretary's highly publicized pledge to determine the cause of the disorder in the next five months, a wild-eyed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly shouted "Show me where autism is made!" Thursday while storming the Sour Patch Kid factory. "Attention Sour Patch Factory people: Give me the autism and no …
(2025-04-17). Biden's Soft-On-Corporate-Crime Policy Paved The Way For Trump. levernews.com Keep reading for FREE. This is not a paywall. : | Just sign up below for a free subscription to The Lever to get access to this story and much more. | Already have an account?
(2025-04-17). Is VIN History Legit? What Every Potential Buyer Must Know. thecanary.co Vehicle History Reports — A Must-Have or a Trap? Think of it this way: would you buy a house without knowing if it had been on fire? Exactly. The same logic applies when buying a car. A vehicle history report gives you that crucial backstory. These reports pull from databases like DMVs, insurance companies, and […] | By
(2025-04-17). The New York Times' Claim That Climate Change Threatens the Global Economy Is False. wattsupwiththat.com It seems the NYT story is built on a fact-free "House of Cards," emblematic of the mainstream media increasing tendency to write "Fake News," and ignore facts, especially when the issue is climate change.
(2025-04-17). Former Tory minister calls Liz Truss a 'bitter, toxic nut' after reports she wants to set up her own social media company. leftfootforward.org A former Tory minister has attacked Liz Truss as a 'bitter, toxic nut', following news that the former Tory leader wanted to set up her own 'free speech' social media platform. | Speaking to Times Radio, Edwina Currie said that Truss was 'mad' and she hoped she stays in America and that no one on Times radio 'bothers to listen to her'. | It comes after the London Economic revealed that Truss is set to launch her own social media platform, similar to Trump's Truth Social, believing that the 'establishment media' have failed her. | She told the gathered audience in Bedford over the weekend: "We are planning to l…
(2025-04-17). Climate Fixers: Helping kids with autism learn 'earth-to-table' gardening. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
| When Pamia Coleman's son was little, he was afraid of touching dirt, so she started gardening with him. | "I just saw how much he grew from practicing these things," said Coleman, whose son has autism and is now a teenager. | "So, I really just wanted to sh…
(2025-04-17). In support of "synchronized global disarmament" internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-17). DWP horror as true scale of PIP cuts is revealed via an FOI. thecanary.co 
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has exposed that, far from the 300,000 people figure the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) says could lose part or all of their Personal Independence Payment (PIP) under controversial changes — it could actually be nearer a staggering 1.3 million people. DWP PIP: cruel changes As the Canary has previously […] | By
(2025-04-17). Jury in Just Stop Oil trial potentially guilty of illegal misconduct throwing five sentences into question. thecanary.co Five Just Stop Oil supporters found guilty for planning an action at Heathrow have launched appeals against their convictions after evidence emerged of serious misconduct by the jury. Just Stop Oil: appeals against sentence launched The five launching appeals were among eight Just Stop Oil supporters found guilty of conspiracy to cause a public nuisance […] | By
(2025-04-17). The largest exhibition of art by disabled people this century is about to go on a virtual tour. thecanary.co Disabled-led arts organisation Disability Arts Online (DAO) has announced the launch of dis_place, an innovative new digital gallery space dedicated to removing access barriers to exhibitions while platforming the work of disabled, D/deaf, and/or neurodivergent artists with a focus on intersectionality. dis_place will be led by Nathalie Boobis who has been appointed as DAO's first […] | By
(2025-04-17). Tomgram: Douglas H. White, Past is Prologue in the Trump Era. warisacrime.org
(2025-04-17). For a campaign against rearmament, wars and imperialism. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-17). Europe in the Trump-Putin Axis Trap. internationalviewpoint.org 'For the Left Bloc, there are various imperialisms and "none of them will have a progressive role because all act according to the interests of their capitalist elites". Therefore, "recognising this reality is vital in elaborating an internationalist proposal capable of offering a future to humanity and conceiving a democratic order of peoples."' | – | / |
(2025-04-17). BBC criticised for giving 'extremist' Douglas Murray an 8-minute interview on prime-time TV. leftfootforward.org "Imagine just for a moment, Nick, being one of the millions of British Muslims, law-abiding British Muslims, watching him say those things."
(2025-04-17). Stop the Deportation of Our Sister Fatou — Her Life Is in Danger if she is Deported. pressenza.com Fatou Tamba has lived in the UK 18 years and in Liverpool for around eight years. She is set to be deported in a matter of days to The Gambia, a country where her friends and family believe she will be in serious danger. A petition calling for the deportation plan to be stopped has been launched. | Petition: | Fatou Tamba is due to be removed from the UK on 21st April 2025 after living in the UK 18 years. | Family members, activists, doctors, nurses, housing advocates, chefs, advisers and loving friends in the community are writing this URGENT petition out of desperation. | Fatou is not only a sister but a mothe…
(2025-04-17). Saturday 4/19: Free virtual screening of the documentary film "Exception" indybay.org
(2025-04-17). Engaging Youth Activists Benefits Climate Change Efforts in MENA. indybay.org Climate change is a growing concern worldwide with experts struggling to find solutions every day. Funding in this area is dire for many countries, especially since the Donald Trump administration's recent cuts to USAID, which had been one of the main contributors to climate change efforts in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region….
(2025-04-17). SATIRE: JD Vance Rushes To Put Wife's Head Back On After Fumbling Second Lady. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Completely mortified while watching the body part detach, Vice President JD Vance reportedly rushed Thursday to put his wife's head back on after fumbling the second lady. "No, no, no, no!" cried out the 40-year-old vice president, who watched in shock and horror as Usha Vance's head slipped from his grasp and tumbled onto the …
(2025-04-17). UPDF Deployment in South Sudan: A Timely and Crucial Step for Regional Stability. plusnews.ug 
In March 2025, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed special forces to Juba, South Sudan, under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya (Silent Guardian), at the request of President Salva Kiir. This move, approved by Uganda's Parliament, has sparked debate, with critics like South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar alleging violations of the 2018 peace …
(2025-04-17). Majority of Britons would rather have the EU as a close trading partner than US. leftfootforward.org With a protectionist President in the White House, it seems the British public would rather prefer closer trading ties with the EU.
(2025-04-17). NicaNotes: Film maker Alex Cox reflects on his film "Walker" afgj.org 
An interview by Tortilla con Sal [Alex Cox is a British filmmaker, now based in North America. For the general public, he may well be best known for two films Repo Man (1984) and Sid and Nancy (1986) produced within the North American studio system as well as a whole series of independently produced films…
(2025-04-17). Among, Malawi Delegation Discuss Regional Ties. plusnews.ug 
A visiting delegation from the Government of Malawi has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker Anita Among discussing strategies to enhance service delivery among African countries. The delegation led by the Malawi Minister of Justice, Hon. Titus Edward Songiso Mvalo, is in Uganda for a four-day bench-marking visit with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). …
(2025-04-17). 50 years after reunification, Vietnam still stands as proof imperialism can be defeated. peoplesworld.org 
In May 1962, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara visited the Republic of Vietnam for the first time. After just 48 hours on the ground, he made a now-infamous declaration: "Every quantitative measurement… shows that we are winning the war." At the time, such a statement echoed the prevailing hubris within the U.S. military and …
(2025-04-17). Stellantis puts Wall Street before workers as layoffs continue. peoplesworld.org 
DETROIT—Stellantis, the global auto giant and maker of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands, is making headlines again—and again for the wrong reasons. While thousands of autoworkers have been laid off or face new layoffs, the company is funneling billions into stock buybacks and dividends for its shareholders. The move has sparked outrage from the United …
(2025-04-17). "Not Just Measles" : Whooping cough cases are soaring as vaccine rates decline. peoplesworld.org 
In the past six months, two babies in Louisiana have died of pertussis, the disease commonly known as whooping cough. Washington state recently announced its first confirmed death from pertussis in more than a decade. Idaho and South Dakota each reported a death this year, and Oregon last year reported two, as well as its …
(2025-04-17). 'George': Soprano Sonia Yoncheva's first recital album celebrates the life of George Sand. peoplesworld.org 
At the beginning of this year, the Bulgarian soprano Sonya Yoncheva, renowned among the most acclaimed performers of her generation, released her first recital album, George, featuring art songs, duets, works for piano and violin, and spoken texts circling around the life of 19th-century author George Sand, longtime lover of Frédéric Chopin and arguably France's …
(2025-04-17). DOGE ax falls on libraries. peoplesworld.org 
(2025-04-17). Watch former Corbyn comms chief Schneider demolish ex Reform comms chief Towler on GB News. thecanary.co Former director of communications for Jeremy Corbyn James Schneider took former communications chief for Reform Gawain Towler to task over inequality on GB News. James Schneider: "special pleading" for the super rich Gawain Towler was arguing against a wealth tax on the super rich with the classic myth that they will leave: If you punish […] | By
(2025-04-17). Water companies make yet another huge failure, taking the literal p*ss all over again. thecanary.co The disaster of water privatisation is never ending. It turns out, water companies have overseen a large increase in serious sewage pollution incidents. They're at a ten year high, according to data that Surfers Against Sewage obtained. There were 2,487 incidents in 2024, which is over twice the limit that the Environment Agency (EA) set. […] | By
(2025-04-17). Can You Transfer a Car Finance Agreement to Someone Else? thecanary.co According to recent industry data, nearly 40% of UK drivers with car finance have considered transferring their agreement to someone else. Common reasons include financial hardship, lifestyle changes, or needing a different vehicle. Research shows that 7 in 10 consumers aren't fully aware of their options when wanting to exit a finance agreement early. While […] | By
(2025-04-17). The DWP PIP survey on how people spend their money is being sent out. Here's what's in it. thecanary.co 
Rumours and comments from the government have been circulating for months over a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) survey on how people spend their Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Since October last year, the corporate media has been drip feeding stories with little substance about the supposed DWP PIP research. However, now people are coming […] | By
(2025-04-17). Want Straighter Teeth Or A Gap Between? Don't Believe Tiktok Filing Them Isn't The Answer. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | After decades of Hollywood showcasing white-picket-fence celebrity smiles, the world has fallen for White Lotus actor Aimee Lou Wood's teeth. | Wood was bullied for her …
(2025-04-17). How To Tackle The 'Gender Play Gap': 4 Ways To Encourage Young Women Back Into Sport. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Women's sport has recently enjoyed unprecedented success in Australia. | We have seen the Matildas sell out 16 successive home games , a world-record attendance for a …
(2025-04-17). Could Humanity Be Extinct Within 10,000 Years? A New Book Is The Wake Up Call Our Species Needs. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | In H.G. Wells' dystopian 1895 novel The Time Machine an unnamed Victorian scientist travels to the year 802,701. Instead of finding a flourishing, enlightened human …
(2025-04-17). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, Desde la Presidencia: "La verdad sobre los Médicos Cubanos" mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Este jueves, la Mesa Redonda transmitirá el espacio Desde la Presidencia: "La verdad sobre los Médicos Cubanos", que conduce el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2025-04-17). Chapeando: øCubano no mata cubano? (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En el caso del llamado golpe quirúrgico a Cuba, la campaña contra las brigadas médicas cubanas, se centra esencialmente en acusar al Gobierno cubano de tráfico de personas y trabajo esclavo. Alimentan la mentira con testimonios de desertores de esas misiones y paralelamente, no faltan los que se suman a esta guerra narrando historias reales o inventadas sobre tal o más cual servicio de Salud u hospital con malas prácticas, pero sin mostrar pruebas.
(2025-04-17). Cuatro muertos se registran en Italia al caer teleférico. cubadebate.cu Un teleférico que transportaba turistas al sur de Nápoles se estrelló este jueves después de que el cable se rompiera, causando la muerte de al menos cuatro personas y dejando a una herida, informaron las autoridades. El rescate alpino de Italia estaba respondiendo al accidente en Monte Faito, en la ciudad de Castellammare di Stabia.
(2025-04-17). Cuba participa en la Conferencia de Facilitación 2025 de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional. cubadebate.cu La Delegación cubana encabezada por el ministro de Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, participó en la Conferencia de Facilitación 2025 de la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI), que tuvo lugar en Doha, Estado de Qatar.
(2025-04-17). Desde la Presidencia: "Los médicos cubanos son orgullo de la nación" cubadebate.cu øQué tienen las brigadas médicas cubanas que molestan tanto al gobierno norteamericano? Esa interrogante fue el hilo conductor de un nuevo episodio del podcast "Desde la Presidencia", que conduce el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2025-04-17). Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras informa sobre el estado de salud de Tomasita Quiala. cubadebate.cu Ante la preocupación expresada por la ciudadanía respecto al estado de salud de la destacada repentista Tomasita Quiala, el Servicio de Cardiología del Hospital Hermanos Ameijeiras informó que la artista se encuentra ingresada en dicho centro en condición de estabilidad clínica y con buen ánimo, el cual transmite a quienes la rodean.
(2025-04-17). ONAT reporta avance del 53.8% en declaración de Impuesto sobre Ingresos Personales. cubadebate.cu La Oficina Nacional de Administración Tributaria (ONAT) informó el martes que la campaña de declaración jurada y pago de tributos 2025, iniciada en enero, continúa en marcha, gravando los ingresos obtenidos durante el ejercicio fiscal 2024. Según la fuente, el plazo voluntario para presentar y pagar el Impuesto sobre Ingresos Personales vence el 30 de abril.
(2025-04-17). El Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana celebró cinco años de innovación y logros. cubadebate.cu El Parque Científico Tecnológico de La Habana celebró este jueves 17 de abril sus cinco años de fundación. Por su funcionamiento y resultados, el Secretariado de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, a propuesta del Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de las Comunicaciones, la Informática y la Electrónica, acordó otorgarles la Bandera de Colectivo Vanguardia Nacional.
(2025-04-17). Pauk-Phaw: l'amicizia fraterna tra Cina e Myanmar. strategic-culture.su Il concetto di Pauk-Phaw, simbolo dell'amicizia tra Cina e Myanmar, torna al centro dell'attenzione dopo il terremoto del 28 marzo, rivelando le implicazioni storiche, strategiche e umanitarie di una relazione bilaterale complessa. | Segue nostro Nel lessico delle relazioni bilaterali dell'Asia orientale, pochi termini sono tanto evocativi quanto Pauk-Phaw. Questa espressione birmana, spesso tradotta come "amicizia fraterna" o "parentela…
(2025-04-17). La farsa della scienza occidentale: riflessioni sulla manipolazione della narrativa della "de-estinzione" nel caso del lupo grigio. strategic-culture.su Nell'Occidente liberale, tutti gli aspetti dell'attività umana sono guidati dalla farsa, dalla propaganda e dalla ricerca del profitto. | Segue nostro La scienza occidentale, fortemente influenzata dagli interessi capitalisti, è diventata più uno strumento di marketing che una vera ricerca della conoscenza o del progresso materiale. Recentemente, abbiamo assistito a un esempio lampante di questo fenomeno con l'affermazione che una societ…
(2025-04-17). Celebrarán en Cuba Convención y Feria Informática 2026. cubadebate.cu La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática (Informática 2026), bajo el lema "Transformación Digital para el Desarrollo Sostenible", se celebrará del 24 al 27 de marzo de 2026 en sus respectivas sedes del Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana y el recinto ferial Pabexpo.
(2025-04-17). Díaz-Alayo inician con revés en torneo Élite de Voleibol de Playa. cubadebate.cu Los cubanos Noslen Díaz y Jorge Luis Alayo cayeron en dos sets ante los canadienses Samuel Schachter y Jonathan Pickett en la apertura de la cuarta fase del torneo Élite del Pro Tour Mundial de Voleibol de Playa 2025, con sede en Brasilia. Los norteños ganaron con parciales de 21-14 y 21-15 al exhibir superioridad en bloqueo (7-0) y servicio (5-0).
aljazeera.com (2025-04-11). United States is no longer a safe destination for international students
Abductions, deportations and fear define campus life for many foreign students in Trump's America.