(2026-04-27). Amid Trump assassination scare, Mojtaba's top diplomat launches shock diplomacy push in Pakistan again. hindustantimes.com Following a dramatic assassination scare involving Donald Trump, Iran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi made an urgent diplomatic push in Pakistan aimed at reducing escalating tensions. During high-level meetings with Pakistani leadership, Araghchi presented Tehran's proposal for ending the ongoing conflict and urged renewed focus on diplomacy. However, uncertainty remains over U.S. intentions after Trump abruptly scrapped a planned envoy mission, citing strategic and logistical concerns. The situation highlights deepening mistrust between global powers and the fragile state of negotiations in the Middle East.
(2026-04-27). Iranian foreign minister heads to Russia, Trump says 'call us' to negotiate. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war, as Tehran's foreign minister landed in Russia on Monday to seek support from President Vladimir Putin. | Hopes of reviving peace efforts receded on Saturday when Trump scrapped a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shuttled to and from mediators Pakistan and Oman on Sunday before flying to Russia, with the two sides still seemingly far apart on issues including Iran's nuclear ambitions and access through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-27). Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's foreign minister arrived in Russia on Monday as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan. | Abbas Araghchi arrived in Saint Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Telegram, where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. | It comes after Araghchi visited Oman between trips to Islamabad, as mediators push to keep peace talks between Tehran and Washington alive. | On Saturday, US President Donald Trump scrapped a planned trip to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff…
(2026-04-27). Pope Leo vs US President Donald Trump. ummid.com Pope Leo's sharp criticism of war, sectarian manipulation and the political misuse of religion has cast fresh attention on the narratives shaping the US-Israel confrontation with Iran.
(2026-04-27). 'Fighting for a wage rise is also an act of resistance against imperial tutelage': Interview with Venezuelan retired oil worker's leader Denis Ospino. links.org.au 
Denis Ospino looks at the situation facing Venezuelan workers, the regime of "tutelage" imposed by Trump after January 3, the growing wave of trade union protests and the issue of anti-imperialist solidarity.
(2026-04-27). Fox News cuts off reporter describing Trumpian foreknowledge of shooting attack. thecanary.co 
The US Fox News channel cut off one of its own reporters just as she seemed about to give away what people are saying is foreknowledge among Donald Trump's inner circle about the 'assassination attempt' at this year's White House Correspondents Dinner. White House Correspondents Dinner 'shooter' Trump had said, for the first time ever, […] | By
(2026-04-27). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-27). Meet the Four Democrats Who'll Decide If Trump Gets His Domestic Spying Law. theintercept.com 
"It all comes down to those four," said an advocate, "and if they are going to continue to try to hand Trump warrantless surveillance."
(2026-04-27). National Day of Action to Stop ICE – Part of Weekly Demonstrations in Front of SF Tesla. indybay.org Protesting Trump's continual violation of rights, his concentration camps, the family separations, and his contempt for the Constitution…
(2026-04-27). Trump seeks to profit politically from attack in Washington hotel. wsws.org The gunman who targeted the White House Correspondents Association dinner was tackled and subdued by Secret Service agents before even reaching the floor at which Trump and other administration officials were schmoozing with media proprietors and journalists.
(2026-04-27). A coal miner's daughter tells the story of a hard hit people. wibailoutpeople.org "There's a big misconception that poor white people are Trump's base." That's a quote from the new book by Beth Howard, "Song For a Hard-Hit People: A Memoir of Antiracist Solidarity From a Coal Miner's Daughter." She says of the book: "In the midst of divisive rhetoric, violent repression, and grifters writing elegies, may this …
(2026-04-27). Trump death penalty methods: 5 shocking changes expanding executions in the U.S. mronline.org 
Trump death penalty methods expand federal executions with firing squads and gas, raising global human rights concerns.
(2026-04-27). NASW, in Coalition, Stands with Southern Poverty Law Center. wibailoutpeople.org 
By Mel Wilson, NASW Senior Policy Advisor The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 21 announced the indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). This is an unfortunate but not surprising turn of events. Not surprising because of the Trump administration's well-known pattern of hostility to historical civil rights laws and protections. That …
(2026-04-27). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-27). Is Trump's Survival Story Becoming His Most Powerful Campaign Weapon? thinktank.pk On April 25, 2026, a night intended to showcase the traditional intersection of politics, media, and power transformed into a national security crisis when gunfire erupted during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. President Donald Trump, alongside the First Lady, Vice President, and senior Cabinet members, was swiftly evacuated after what officials described as an assassination …
(2026-04-27). Did US journalists loot wine during shooting scare? Viral videos show bottles taken from gala | Trump. hindustantimes.com Chaos at the White House Correspondents' Dinner turned surreal as a brief shooting scare involving Donald Trump triggered panic—while viral videos showed journalists fleeing with food and wine, sparking a "Wine Gate" controversy. Pre-event remarks by press secretary Karoline Leavitt about "shots fired" added an eerie twist, as the FBI now probes the incident amid global scrutiny.
(2026-04-27). In Cuba a deadlock is more likely than a deal. responsiblestatecraft.org "I do believe I'll be having the honor of taking Cuba," President Trump
(2026-04-27). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-27). U.S. fake news coverage of Iran war story pays Trump at the 'casino'. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-27). Trump: When the only friends you have left are Bushies and neocons. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-26). Trump pulled offstage amid gunfire. tribune.com.pk 
The cavernous ballroom of the Washington Hilton suddenly fell into stunned silence as sharp cracks echoed through the hall, interrupting polite laughter and clinking cutlery, before panicked cries of "get down, get down!" sent hundreds of black-tie guests diving beneath tables in a scene of chaos. | Moments earlier, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump had been seated on stage at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, engaging with entertainer Oz Pearlman, when the commotion at the rear of the room triggered confusion that quickly escalated into alarm. | Guests, initially unsure whether the noi…
(2026-04-26). Trump can't secure a dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has proven to the world that he has no chance of securing the Strait of Hormuz after his team failed to secure a dinner event. Trump couldn't even secure the White House Correspondents' Dinner, yet claims he wants to secure the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/whwVf369wX — Iran Exclusive (@24_70xu) April 26, 2026 The […] | By
(2026-04-26). Report: Iran Caused Far More Damage to US Bases Than the Trump Administration Has Acknowledged. news.antiwar.com Iranian attacks on US bases across the Middle East have caused far more damage than the Trump administration has publicly acknowledged, and an Iranian fighter jet was able to bomb at least one US base, NBC News reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials. The administration has attempted to cover up the damage to US …
(2026-04-26). Trump blames White House shooting on ballroom construction delay. thecanary.co 
On 25 April, a gunman at the White House fired a gun as Donald Trump hosted the annual Correspondents' Dinner. This is now the third time a gunman has fired at the US President (or seemingly planned to do so). By this point, Trump is so used to assassination attempts that he immediately began spouting […] | By
(2026-04-26). Who is Cole Tomas Allen, suspect in White House press gala shooting? scmp.com The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump. | Authorities say Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California, was taken into custody at the dinner Saturday night in Washington that was attended by Trump and top members of his administration.
(2026-04-26). Trump was likely target of White House correspondents' dinner shooting, says US official. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Sunday. | The man fired a shotgun at a Secret Service agent at a checkpoint in the Washington Hilton hotel before being tackled and arrested. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were rushed out of the dinner. | "It does appear that he, he did, in fact, set out to target folks that work in the administration, likely including the presiden…
(2026-04-26). PM Shehbaz, world leaders 'relieved' after Trump safe in Washington shooting. geo.tv 
A police officer cordons off the area around the residence associated with Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, in Torrance, California, US, April 25, 2026. — ReutersPresident Zardari…
(2026-04-26). New Mexico Becomes the Latest State to End Cooperation With ICE Under New Law. truthout.org Grassroots coalitions in a growing number of states are working to pass legislation to cut municipal or state ties to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The efforts are gaining momentum as the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda throws long-standing problems with the nation's immigration regime into sharp relief. "We see a tremendous upswelling of this type of legislation… |
(2026-04-26). NASA fellow, Computer programmer, teacher: Cole Thomas Allen who opened fire at White House Correspondent's dinner. ptcnews.tv White House shooting: Cole Thomas Allen, a 31-year-old from Torrance, has been identified by several media reports as the man arrested after the shooting near the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by Donald Trump and the First Lady. | The shooting happened outside the Washington Hilton, where the high-profile event was taking place. The incident triggered a quick response from the United States Secret Service and local police. | Investigators said Allen was stopped at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main hall, where around 2,500 guests, including the president, were present. Some unveri…
(2026-04-26). What we know about gunfire at White House Correspondents' dinner. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump is escorted out as a shooter opens fire during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026, in this screen capture from video. — ReutersIt was meant to be a glitzy night with President Donald Trump…
(2026-04-26). US press dinner shooting casts fresh spotlight on Trump's security. scmp.com The shooting on Saturday night of a Secret Service agent at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner raises questions yet again about the protection afforded to America's political leaders at a time of increased political violence. | Hundreds of agents from several law enforcement agencies were tasked with protecting the annual bash, which US President Donald Trump headlined this year.
(2026-04-26). Taiwan Signs Six Major Arms Deals With US Worth About $6.6 Billion. news.antiwar.com Taiwan recently signed six arms deals with the US worth about $6.6 billion as the Trump administration is pushing ahead with major weapons sales to the island despite warnings from China. According to Taiwan's Defense Ministry, the agreements, which include a contract for HIMARS rocket systems, were signed earlier this month by the US's de …