nytimes.com (2026-04-14). Trump's Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as "lunatic" and "clearly insane."
(2026-04-14). Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – No ships have made it past a U.S. naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastal areas, and six merchant ships have followed orders to turn back, the U.S. military said on Tuesday, providing the first details on a day-old effort ordered by President Donald Trump after peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down.The U.S. military has said that the blockade, which started on Monday, would only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
(2026-04-14). Exclusive: Former American & Iranian Negotiators on Ceasefire Talks & How War Could End. democracynow.org 
After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Malley, a U.S. negotiator for the 2015 nuclear deal (which President Trump withdrew from in his first term), says Trump's "mercurial" behavior makes it difficult to predict his objectives and the course of any future talks. "Iran was in full compliance with the JCPOA" and was blindsided by the U.S.'s decision to pull out of the…
asiatimes.com (2026-04-14). N Korea building a new war playbook from Iran and Ukraine
Rather than signaling an imminent offensive, this points to a deterrence strategy intended to ensure that any war would be prolonged, costly, and unpredictable, thereby denying adversaries the prospect of a quick or decisive victory
(2026-04-14). U.S., Iranian teams to hold peace talks in Islamabad later this week: sources. ecns.cn U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams could return to the Pakistani capital Islamabad for peace talks later this week, Reuters quoted multiple sources as reporting on Tuesday.
(2026-04-14). Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post."You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we're more inclined to go there," Trump was quoted as saying.Trump said Pakistan's Army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was doing a "great job" on the talks."He's fantastic, and therefore it's more likely that we go back there," Trump said.
(2026-04-14). Van Hollen Says Ending Iran War Is "My Top Priority," Joining War Powers Push. truthout.org Six senators joined Democratic efforts in the Senate to introduce War Powers resolutions to end the U.S.'s war on Iran, the group announced on Monday, with one Democrat saying that ending the war is his "top priority" as talks between Iranian and U.S. officials falter. Democratic Senators Kirstin Gillibrand (New York), Mark Kelly (Arizona), Andy Kim (New Jersey), Jeff Merkley (Oregon)… |
(2026-04-14). Former US and Iranian Negotiators Discuss Trump's Failed Iran War Talks. truthout.org After the first round of ceasefire negotiations in Pakistan collapsed over the weekend, we speak to two former nuclear negotiators about prospects for ending the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, including what another nuclear deal might look like. Robert Malley, a U.S. negotiator for the 2015 nuclear deal (which President Trump withdrew from in his first term), says Trump's "mercurial" behavior… |
(2026-04-14). Lacing up LBJ's shoes, Trump is walking willingly into a trap. responsiblestatecraft.org The velocity at which President Trump's war on Iran has spiraled out of control is unsurprising. History neither repeats nor rhymes, but patterns flash like neon signs in the recent U.S. experience in the Greater Middle East. The combination of underestimating the enemy, overestimating one's own power, and altogether ignoring the need for a clear definition of victory leads to escalation with no end in sight. The president raced to the top of the escalatory ladder, threatening to destroy Iranian civilization on April 7. Mercifully, he backed down and offered a ceasefire, leading to a single day of peace talks…
the-independent.com (2026-04-14). 'With Trump, it's not madman theory – it's madman practice'
Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson saw the 'mad man' for themselves when the UK government scrambled to react to Trump's false claim of electoral fraud after the 2020 election. In this clip from In The Room, they tell the story of Trump's ravings and how his behaviour back then relates to the current Iran war.
(2026-04-14). Israeli envoy says the same with Lebanon after talks in US. al-monitor.com Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington on Tuesday, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah."We enjoyed it together. We had a wonderful exchange of over two hours," Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter told reporters following the talks."We discovered today that we're on the same side," he said, adding: "We are both united in liberating Lebanon from (an) occupation power dominated by Iran called Hezbollah."
(2026-04-14). Asia's energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz. scmp.com Washington's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is threatening to tip Asia into its worst energy crisis in living memory, with peace talks on the Iran war stalled and no clear timeline for when oil flows might resume. | The United States moved to seize control of the flashpoint waterway on Monday night, with US President Donald Trump framing the move as a way to force Iran to open the strait and accept a deal to end the war.
(2026-04-14). Trump risks war backlash from the heartland: American farmers. responsiblestatecraft.org The already fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to give way over the weekend, after talks in Islamabad collapsed and President Donald Trump
(2026-04-14). PSX surges over 4,000 points on hopes of US-Iran talks resumption. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened on a distinctly bullish note as a renewed whisper of global calm set the tone for trading on Tuesday. The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged sharply in early hours, reflecting a wave of optimism among investors. At 9: 39am, the index was hovering around 164,322.07, with gains of 3,730.74 points or 2.32%. It was then trading at 164,782.58, advancing with 4,191.25 points, or 2.61% at 12: 34pm. | The rally follows growing expectations of a possible resumption of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran, reviving hopes of de-escalation in a conflict that has shaken glo…
hawaiitribune-herald.com (2026-04-14). Were stuck with an unchecked mad king until JanuaryAmid all the alarming and unhinged comments of the president of the United States in recent days threatening Iran with genocide ' remarks beyond even the usual cray-cray blather from Donald Trump ' it was a statement from his spokesperson on Tuesday that really put the madness in the White House in perspective. | | "Only the President knows where things stand and what he will do," Karoline Leavitt said.
(2026-04-14). Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan after the Islamabad talks continues. ecns.cn IRNA citing diplomatic source: 'Continuous message exchange between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan regarding current developments after the Islamabad talks continues. In response to claims by some Pakistani sources or Western media about holding the next round of Islamabad talks, there is still no information about an agreement to hold talks in Islamabad or in other formats.'
(2026-04-14). Double defeat for Vance as failed Iran talks and Orban's exit bruise US vice-president. scmp.com J.D. Vance had two jobs last week: get an Iran deal and keep Hungary's Viktor Orban in power. Neither happened for the US vice-president. | The 41-year-old Vance looked exhausted as he left Pakistan on Sunday after 21 hours that failed to produce an agreement with Tehran to end a war he had never wanted to begin with. | At a terse press conference in Islamabad, Vance delivered the "bad news" and took just three questions before getting on a plane for the long flight back home.
(2026-04-14). Survival first: Will Iran soften red lines in US talks to consolidate war gains? al-monitor.com Ahead of a possible new round of US talks, Iran insists that uranium enrichment on its own soil is nonnegotiable, framing it as a matter of sovereignty and deterrence.
(2026-04-14). Silent Strategy: Is the US Blockade Part of a Hidden Islamabad Deal? thinktank.pk The recent decision by the United States to impose a blockade on Iranian ports has added a new layer of complexity to an already volatile geopolitical environment. What makes this development particularly striking is not just the blockade itself, but the timing—coinciding with the ongoing "Islamabad Talks"—and the notable absence of aggressive or "hard statements" …
(2026-04-14). Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart. al-monitor.com April 14 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday the indication the United Nations had was that it was highly probable talks to end the Iran war will restart.U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.Asked what the United Nations knew about such prospects, Guterres told reporters at the U.N., "The indication we have is that it is highly probable that these talks will restart."
(2026-04-14). Headlines for April 14, 2026. democracynow.org "The Strait of Hormuz Is Open to Us": China Warns U.S. Against Blockading Iranian Ports, Hezbollah Rejects "Futile" U.S.-Brokered Talks Between Israel and Lebanon, Israeli Soldiers Tear-Gas Palestinian Children After Settlers Block Access to School, Another Whistleblower Describes "Indiscriminate" Israeli Violence Against Gaza Aid Seekers, Scores Arrested at Jewish-Led Protest Demanding New York Senators Vote Against Arms to Israel, Food and Agriculture Organization Warns Strait of Hormuz Crisis Could Lead to Hunger "Catastrophe", Mexican Immigrant Alejandro Cabrera…
(2026-04-14). Pakistan proposes fresh round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad: report. geo.tv 
Security personnel check vehicles at a checkpoint near Serena Hotel following USand Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 12, 2026. — ReutersPakistan continues mediation as US and Iran explore options for renewed talks.Fresh negotiations likely before ceasefire expiry; venue yet to…
(2026-04-14). Iranian politician to UWI: Iran entered negotiations with the upper hand; the U.S. must separate its national interests from the interests of the Zionist regime. unitedworldint.com Interview with Seyyed Abbas Mousavi, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian presidential office and former spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs By Azar Mahdavan, from Tehran / Iran After 40 days of all-out war and reaching a ceasefire position, we witnessed inconclusive negotiations between the Iranian and American sides in Islamabad, …
(2026-04-14). Iran nuclear programme but not wiped out. al-monitor.com The United States and Israel may have obstructed the path towards a future Iran-built nuclear bomb by severely damaging the Islamic republic's nuclear and ballistic capabilities in recent attacks.But they have not succeeded in seizing its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, key to any future negotiations between Washington and Tehran, experts and diplomatic sources told AFP.
(2026-04-14). Lebanon wants partnership. Israel wants it to be a tool against Iran and Hezbollah. haaretz.com Iranian intervention in the war in Lebanon has highlighted the dangers facing Beirut, ahead of negotiations that will test its sovereignty and determine the future of the country. But as long as Israel remains focused on continued fighting, the most that can be hoped for is tactical achievements — not strategic gains…
(2026-04-14). IRGC's plan to break Trump's naval blockade scares US military after 1 month of 'failed' ops? | Hormuz. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said on April 12 that the U.S. Navy would move to lock down the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations with Iran failed to produce a lasting agreement. Trump also declared that U.S. forces would intercept, on global seas, any ship that continued to pay transit tolls or fees to Iran, signalling a bid to choke off Tehran's maritime revenue. Later, the U.S. military announced that a naval blockade on Iran would formally begin from 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13, setting a precise start time for the operation. American commanders stated that they would seek to blockade all maritime traffic…
(2026-04-14). Will the Strait of Hormuz serve as the final resting place for Trump and Netanyahu? thealtworld.com What surprises is the "Revolutionary Guard" preparing for the Gulf ports? What are the new confidential details that hastened the process? | When J.D. Vance, the U.S. Vice President, admits that the central issue for President Donald Trump in the Islamabad negotiations was the removal of enriched uranium from Iran and ensuring no future uranium enrichment, in his conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu after the negotiations collapsed, it means, at first glance, that the Islamabad negotiations reached a dead end from the very first minutes of their commencement and that the one setting their agenda and determining t…
(2026-04-14). The spike in diesel prices is quietly costing you billions. grist.org 
The first thing drivers probably check when they go to the gas station is the cost of gasoline — especially with prices surging. What they might not pay as much attention to is diesel. Perhaps they should. The price of that essential fuel has climbed even more quickly, and new data shows that it's blowing nearly as big a hole in the American economy. | When bombing began in the Middle East, Iran quickly closed the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's oil passes. Prices immediately shot up, and, with the United States and Iran failing to negotiate a peace settlement over the weeken…
(2026-04-14). Trump Reports More to Netanyahu Than to the US on Iran War, Lawmaker Says. truthout.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked outrage after he reportedly said that the Trump administration gives him detailed updates on the Iran war and negotiations every day, despite U.S. officials stonewalling the American public and Congress on its aggression. In an address to an Israeli cabinet meeting on Monday, Netanyahu said that he had a phone call on Sunday with U.S. |
(2026-04-14). How Many People Have the US and Israel Killed in Iran? juancole.com ( The world must use this pause in the war to push for a permanent ceasefire and peace agreement, but we must also start to assess the true human cost of the war—something the US is always reluctant to do in its wa…
(2026-04-14). Italy shifts away from Israel, US over Mideast war. al-monitor.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni received a sharp rebuke from US President Donald Trump and suspended a defence agreement with Israel on Tuesday, signalling a shift in her foreign relations.The far-right prime minister was the only European leader to attend Trump's inauguration in 2025 and has sought to position herself as a bridge between Europe and his administration.While ties with Israel were already becoming strained over the Gaza war, the relationship with Washington has been increasingly tense since US-Israeli strikes on Iran set off the Middle East war.
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Power Half-Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2026-04-14). Israeli attacks kill six in Gaza, including two children. newarab.com 
Israeli fire killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Four people, including a three-year-old boy, Yahya Al-Malahi, were killed in a strike that targeted a police vehicle in Gaza City, the Gaza Interior Ministry said. A police officer was among the dead, while nine bystanders were wounded, some critically, it said. | In the north of the e…
(2026-04-14). Gaza's premature babies and the parents they never knew. newarab.com 
In the corners of war, loss is not measured only in the number of the dead. It is measured in the invisible distances planted between bodies and hearts, in the space between a mother's arms and the child she was not allowed to hold. | This is the story of dozens of premature babies born at the most brutal moments of Israel's bombardment and Thirty-one-year-old Samer Lulu never imagined that the wait for his first child would become a journey of separation st…
(2026-04-14). Thursday 4/16: Albany & El Cerrito for Palestine – Human Billboard for Gaza. indybay.org El Cerrito Plaza, San Pablo & Carlson…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello: Some Beneficiaries of Amnesty Seek to Incite Violence. orinocotribune.com Many of those who benefited from the Amnesty Law are now seeking to incite violence. This statement was made on Monday by the secretary general of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, during the weekly PSUV press conference. | "We have always emerged stronger from amnesty processes, and they come out seeking to continue the violence. How many of those who were released under the Amnesty Law are already out there like madmen, making calls for violence? Stay calm. Go to the election you are in, and that is it, be coherent," he stated. | He reminded everyone that the Amnesty Law only…
(2026-04-14). Venezuela Welcomes Hundreds of Returning Citizens from US as Part of Return to the Homeland Program. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The repatriation process, governed by the 2025 bilateral agreeme…
(2026-04-14). Cuba remembers Hugo Chávez's historic rescue after 2002 coup. radiohc.cu Cubans and Venezuelans commemorated the historic return of Commander Hugo Chávez to power after the failed coup that led to his kidnapping in 2002. | At the Casa del Alba Cultural Center in Havana, those present recalled the rescue of the Bolivarian leader, which allowed for the restoration of constitutional order in the nation and the continuation of the revolutionary process that began three years earlier. | According to Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, Orlando Maneiro, the immediate popular reaction and that of loyal military forces was not accidental, but rather the result of a process of raising awareness pro…
(2026-04-14). ASEAN backs U.S.-Iran ceasefire, calls for safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn ASEAN foreign ministers voiced support on Monday for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and called for safeguarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its critical role in global energy security.
(2026-04-14). War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows. al-monitor.com By Kate AbnettBRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) – The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as part of its plan to offsetthe Iran war's energy impact, a draft document showed.Europe's heavy reliance on oil and gas imports has left it exposed to spiralling prices ‚Å since the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas shipping route, was effectively closed and Tehran started attacking energy infrastructure in the Middle East.
(2026-04-14). Why Indonesia's Prabowo is in Russia — and what he needs from Putin. scmp.com With millions of Indonesians at risk of being pushed into poverty amid a deepening global energy crisis, President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Moscow this week seeking something straightforward but increasingly scarce: cheap oil. | Prabowo's trip, which got under way on Monday, comes at a moment of acute regional anxiety. Global oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran more than six weeks ago amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Trump threatens to strike Iranian ship close to U.S. blockade in Strait of Hormuz. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the U.S. military will "eliminate" any Iranian ship if it comes close to the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
(2026-04-14). Will Trump's Blockade of Hormuz spark Conflict with China? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — For the Trump administration to announce a blockade on shipping from the Strait of Hormuz is very much like the person sitting on a tall tree branch and sawing on the part of the branch between the tree and that individual. | If the point is to reopen the Gulf to shipping, US Navy threats to civilian commercial vessels are not going to help. Ships have to be worried now about both the Iranian and the US, both of them notoriously trigger-happy. | If the US Navy establishes some sort of protocol with the tankers such that it will allow vessels to transit that do not berth at Iran…
(2026-04-14). Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: The next phase in the Iran war. wsws.org The blockade is an act of war and an act of international piracy. The World Socialist Web Site condemns this criminal action, directed against Iran and against the working class of the entire world.
(2026-04-14). Double blockade on Strait of Hormuz may again set Gulf ablaze. haaretz.com Despite Trump's latest move, all outcomes remain on the table – from agreement between the U.S. and Iran to a major regional war ‚ñ The search for a victory image in Lebanon could trip up the IDF ‚ñ And as he strengthens his grip on the security establishment through appointments, Netanyahu descends again into cheapen the Holocaust…
(2026-04-14). CENTCOM chief visits Israel, Bahrain amid Iran ceasefire, blockade. al-monitor.com The meetings come as the US seeks allies' support in opening the Strait of Hormuz after the US Navy established a maritime blockade of Iran's ports amid a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-14). China's Foreign Ministry: US blockade of Iran ports risks escalating tensions. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that U.S. actions to block the Strait of Hormuz would only intensify tensions and undermine a fragile ceasefire.
(2026-04-14). Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest. ecns.cn China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that closing the Strait of Hormuz would run counter to the common interests of the international community, and achieving a full and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means remains the fundamental way to resolve the crisis.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan betrays Trump? Debuts new trade Corridor as US plans to choke Iran ports with blockade. hindustantimes.com Amid rising tensions and a proposed U.S. naval blockade targeting Iran, Pakistan has unveiled a new trade corridor linking Gwadar to Central Asia via Iranian territory. The move, positioned as an economic boost, comes even as Islamabad plays mediator between Tehran and Washington—raising questions about a strategic balancing act. With shipments already moving toward Uzbekistan, the corridor signals deeper regional connectivity while potentially undercutting U.S. pressure tactics in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
(2026-04-14). Any threat against Strait of Hormuz would harm global trade, Iranian president warns. ecns.cn Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that any threat against the security of the Strait of Hormuz will have large-scale consequences for global trade.
(2026-04-14). U.S. signals add to instability in Hormuz shipping: report. ecns.cn The photo released on July 21, 2019 shows the British oil tanker"Stena Impero"surrounded by speedboats of Irans Islamic Revolution Guard Corpsin the Strait of Hormuz, Iran..A total of 172 crude oil tankers are currently en route to the region.
(2026-04-14). Top Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan. scmp.com Russia and China's top envoys met in Beijing on Tuesday to discuss the Iran war, Ukraine and Taiwan as Beijing stepped up its Iran war diplomacy and tensions with Washington increased. | In a jab at Washington and US President Donald Trump that did not mention either by name, a Chinese readout of the meeting between Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov noted that the world is increasingly marked by turmoil and instability.
(2026-04-14). Netanyahu government brutally represses opposition to wars against Iran and Lebanon. wsws.org These authoritarian measures are the domestic requirement for pursuing a Greater Israel policy, as part of US imperialism's broader political and military agenda to reorganise and control the resource-rich Middle East in preparation for wider wars against China and Russia.
(2026-04-14). How much has the US-Israel war on Iran cost so far. newarab.com 
The US-Israel war on Iran is increasingly being measured in economic terms, with starkly different estimates from Tehran and Tel Aviv highlighting the scale and uncertainty of the conflict's financial toll. | Iran says the
(2026-04-14). EconoScope | U.S.-Israeli war on Iran costs $2 billion per day, driving up global costs. ecns.cn The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting ordinary Americans in their wallets, with rising gasoline prices, more expensive food, higher mortgage rates, and a surge in fertilizer costs.
(2026-04-14). Trump's War on Iran Risks Plunging World Into Global Recession, IMF Says. truthout.org A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that the U.S.-Israeli joint war on Iran has stalled economic momentum for this year, and, if the war lasts for several months, has the potential to cause a global recession. The report, published on Tuesday, blamed disrupted supply chains, primarily for oil, for its changes in projections compared to a previous report issued in… |
(2026-04-14). Kuwait Has Detained American Journalist Who Shared US Warplane Crash for 6 Weeks. truthout.org Advocates are calling for the release of well-known American-Kuwaiti journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin from detention in Kuwait, where he has been detained for over a month after sharing content related to the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. Shihab-Eldin was arrested by Kuwaiti authorities on March 3. The journalist, who has millions of followers across his social media platforms and has worked… |
(2026-04-14). Ervand Abrahamian: Iran Under Fire. newleftreview.org One of modern Iran's leading historians provides a critical anatomy of the power structures of the Islamic Republic, on the eve of war—and a scathing denunciation of the long-incubated American-Israeli assault on the country, calculated to bring about Syria-style disintegration and civil war.
(2026-04-14). Who profits most from a US-Israel-Iran stalemate? scmp.com The conventional indictment runs like this: blinded by ideology and captured by special interests, the US and Israel have blundered into a region they never understood, sowing instability they neither anticipated nor desired. It is a damning argument. It also happens to be, in one important respect, too generous. | The more unsettling possibility, supported by two decades of observable behaviour, is that these policies produce not disorder as a side effect but something far more useful: a conflict…
(2026-04-14). After 'Hitler taunt', Turkey launches all-out strike on Netanyahu: 'Ankara is their new enemy…'. hindustantimes.com Tensions between Turkey and Israel are rapidly escalating as Ankara issues sharp warnings against Benjamin Netanyahu amid the broader Iran conflict. Hakan Fidan accused Israel of seeking a "new enemy" after Iran, hinting that Turkey could be next in line. The rhetoric marks a serious strain within the wider Western alliance framework, with a NATO member openly criticising Israel's actions and cautioning against further regional escalation.
(2026-04-14). IMF cuts China's GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war pressures global economy. scmp.com The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast, including for China, citing shocks from the US-Israeli war in Iran. | In its flagship World Economic Outlook published on Tuesday, the IMF projected worldwide gross domestic product growth at 3.1 per cent this year, down 0.2 percentage points from its January estimate.
(2026-04-14). Il Golem ha issato la bandiera bianca. strategic-culture.su Se gli USA hanno alzato la bandiera bianca sventolata dalle mani di Mr. President, non perdiamo l'attenzione sugli eventi: quella bandiera è già il sudario impregnato di sangue di nuovi martiri. E qualcuno, prima o dopo, chiederà vendetta. | Segue nostro Epic fail | Ricapitolando: 8 aprile, gli USA si tirano indietro, l'Iran ha avuto militarmente la meglio, Israele sta cadendo a pezzi. Tradotto in lingua popolare: cessate-il-fuoco di due…
(2026-04-14). Understanding the Iran war in the context of U.S. imperialism. mondoweiss.net 
Michael Arria speaks with Afshin Matin-Asgari about his new book, "Axis of Empire," and how the history of Iran—U.S. relations offers crucial context for understanding Trump's current war.
(2026-04-14). Emilie Bickerton: Subterranean Godard. newleftreview.org Emilie Bickerton on Michael Witt, Jean-Luc Godard's Unmade and Abandoned Projects. A 'negative' history that sheds new light on the master filmmaker.
(2026-04-14). Guatemala revokes arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and former defense minister. colombiareports.com Guatemala's Supreme Court revoked international arrest warrants for Colombia's chief prosecutor and the country's former defense minister. In a ruling, the top court said that the Guatemalan Prosecutor General's Office abused its powers when it issued the international warrant for the arrest of Colombian Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo and former Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez. …
(2026-04-14). China and Cuba's solar revolution: solidarity in practice. mronline.org 
CARLOS MARTINEZ reports on China's role in helping Cuba develop self-sufficiency in renewable energy, which would shield it from the sort of pain Donald Trump is inflicting with his oil blockade.
(2026-04-14). Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation. sanews.gov.za Sixth South Africa Investment Conference Drives Economic Growth and Job Creation | By William Baloyi | When a new factory opens its doors, its impact reaches far beyond the production line. It acts as a spark for an economic chain reaction that breathes life into the surrounding community. What starts as a single investment quickly creates a wave of opportunities, enabling households to meet their basic needs and aspire to a better future. ⚪ As wages flow into the community, this new income is spent at local spaza shops, paid to taxi operators, and reinvested in small businesses, the backbone of many neighbour…
(2026-04-14). China-Taiwan: Future Trends of Cross-Strait Ties. thinktank.pk In diplomacy, some meetings are valuable because they solve problems. Others matter because they reopen the possibility of solving them. The April 10 meeting in Beijing between Xi Jinping and Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun belongs firmly to the second category. It was the first such meeting between the leaders of the Communist Party of China …
(2026-04-14). JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal. sanews.gov.za JSC resolves on three candidates for Supreme Court of Appeal | The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has resolved to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa to appoint three judges to the Supreme Court of Appeal. ⚪ This after the commission conducted interviews for the positions on Monday. | The three candidates are: Judge Thandi Victoria Norman, Judge Bashier Vally and Judge Leonie Windell. ⚪ Today, the JSC will continue with interviews for candidates to fill vacancies for the Judge President position in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, two vacancies at the Competition Appeal Court and one vacancy at the Land…
(2026-04-14). IMF slashes Mideast outlook by nearly 3 points as Iran war hits economies. al-monitor.com The International Monetary Fund cut gross domestic product forecasts for the Middle East and North Africa, with the fallout from the conflict exposing stark divergences between the region's energy exporters and importers.
(2026-04-14). Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel. newarab.com 
Italy's Prime Minister Meloni's right-wing government has been one of Israel's closest friends in Europe, but in recent weeks, it has criticised its Israel also fired warning shots last week at Ita…
(2026-04-14). Trump's son Eric to join father's state visit to China. scmp.com US President Donald Trump's son Eric Trump and his wife, Lara, will accompany the president on his trip next month to China, a spokeswoman for the family organisation said on Tuesday. | Two sources earlier said members of Trump's family, including Eric, were ‚Äåconsidering joining Trump on his highly anticipated May 14-15 visit, potentially to contribute to US-China business relations. | The spokeswoman said that Eric, who manages his father's business empire, would go in a personal capacity.
(2026-04-14). Algeria-born St Augustine key part of Pope Leo historic visit. newarab.com 
Leo's visit to Annaba, the modern-day Hippo, was a spiritual homecoming for the American pope on his second full day in He arrived on Monday on a first-ever…
(2026-04-14). Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure follows feud with Pope Leo. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump leaves following a press conference in the James S Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 6, 2026. — ReutersTrump's post depicts him in white robe with hand on man's head.Some supporters criticise image, which was later…
(2026-04-14). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit China. ecns.cn Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Monday.
(2026-04-14). IMF warns Middle East war driving up financial stability risks. newarab.com 
The war in the In its semiannual Global Financial Stability Report, the
(2026-04-14). US military kills two men in new strike on vessel in eastern Pacific. aljazeera.com Latest attack brings death toll from US strikes on vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean to at least 170 since September.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2026-04-14). Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo Coll.staff; Help needed to ID Perpetrators. indybay.org Student Violently Attacked, Injured by Cabrillo College staff; Community help needed to Identify Perpetrators from Videos and Photos…
(2026-04-14). DOG-EAT-DOG Selfishness Is the Root of All Evil. indybay.org Selfishness is the root of all evil, driving environmental destruction, social inequality, and political corruption. Ayn Rand's "Objectivism," libertarians, right-wing ideologues, and corporate elites, have brainwashed society to embrace individualism over collective responsibility, leading to corporate fascism and pathocracy (rule by sociopaths & psychopaths) destroying humanity and the world.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Activist Action Lab in the Park. indybay.org Eagle Park | 650 Franklin St, Mountain View, CA 94041…
(2026-04-14). Rohana Kuddus: Prabowo's Year One. newleftreview.org A critical-analytical portrait of Southeast Asia's answer to Trump, as the Indonesian President—formerly the Suharto dictatorship's crown prince and chief butcher in East Timor—re-centralizes power in the archipelago, strengthening the Army's place within the civil administration.
(2026-04-14). Indonesia, US sign 'major' defence cooperation agreement. aljazeera.com Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
(2026-04-14). vaunted Mossad is next in line for a worrying process of Netanyahu-ization. haaretz.com Within the security establishment, the new Mossad chief has been compared to his Shin Bet counterpart — just without a kippah. His involvement in the Ori Elmakayes affair suggests a warped set of values. When someone like that heads an organization that operates in the shadows, what nefarious use might be made of its resources?
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan Silent Cancer Crisis: A Call to Consience. indybay.org Since the US-NATO invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, the US used uranium munitions among other exotixc weapons. Consequently, cancers have increased exponentially. I am trying yo raise funds for repurposed medications for desperate cancer patients. If anyone care to help, they could donate at paypal link in the write up…
(2026-04-14). "EU should not rejoice," warns Swiss newspaper about Hungary's new leader. infobrics.org EU seeks finalization of ‚Ǩ90 billion loan for Ukraine that Orbán had been blocking.
(2026-04-14). Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing. sanews.gov.za Public Protector clears Deputy President of wrongdoing | The Office of the Deputy President has welcomed the Public Protector's findings that cleared Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy of any alleged wrongdoing regarding the appointment of outgoing South African Airways (SAA) CEO, Professor John Lamola. | According to the Public Protector, an investigation found no evidence that Deputy President Mashatile and Minister Creecy improperly interfered in the recruitment process or breached the Executive Ethics Code. | "This ruling confirms and reiterates the Deputy President's asse…
(2026-04-14). Canada's Carney secures majority government with special election wins. scmp.com Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday, a win that he has said would help him deal more effectively with the trade war started by US President Donald Trump. | It would also likely mean Carney, who took office with no political experience and has earned global praise for his efforts to band middle-power nations together, would not have to worry about an election for years.
(2026-04-14). Germany's Immigration Population Hits 26.3%: Every Fourth Resident Has Migrant Roots. thinktank.pk Germany's demographic landscape continues to evolve, with new data revealing that more than one in four people living in the country has an immigration background. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Germany, 21.8 million residents fall into this category, accounting for 26.3% of the total population of 84 million in Germany. Immigration in Germany: …
(2026-04-14). This simple metal tube helps scientists predict drought before it happens. grist.org 
On a snowy February morning, Toby Rodgers strapped on a pair of snowshoes and trudged across a snowy field in Washington's Cascade mountains. Rodgers, a hydrologist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service, had traveled into the mountains that morning to sample snow. He had also brought along something unusual looking: a …
(2026-04-14). Why Iran will never break and Iranians will decide their own future. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Kaveh As an Iranian living in New Zealand, I wake up every morning to the quiet green hills and the calm sea, but my mind is always thousands of kilometres away in Iran. The news from home hits differently when you are far away. You feel helpless, but you sometimes also see things…
(2026-04-14). Hungary turned its back on the Hard Right — Israel can't. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). Twin suicide attacks rocked Algeria during Pope's visit. newarab.com 
Twin attacks rocked a city outside Algeria's capital Monday as "There were two security incidents yesterday afternoon in Blida, incidents of a terrorist nature. Two suicide bombers blew themselves up and were killed," the source told AFP on Tuesday, referring to the city some 45 kilometres (28 miles) southwest of Algiers. | Video images verified by AFP showed two bodies in the street in Blida, Algeria. | The videos were rel…
(2026-04-14). Night schools in Shanghai attracts over 40,000 citizens. ecns.cn The 2026 session of Shanghai citizens' night school kicked off simultaneously at 604 teaching sites across the city on Monday, attracting over 40,000 citizens. The curriculum not only covers traditional hobbies but also adds practical skills such as Chinese social platform Xiaohongshu operations and short-video editing.
(2026-04-14). Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds. scmp.com New research suggests that gifted men are less conservative in their political views than men of average cognitive ability. | A study conducted in Germany found that men with higher IQs are less inclined to traditional values, but the lead author, psychologist and intelligence researcher Maximilian Krolo of Saarland University said the researchers did not find these differences among women.
(2026-04-14). EXPOSED: How Viktor Orbán Bankrolled the Network Around Reform UK. bylinetimes.com 
James Orr, Head of Policy for Reform UK, occupies key roles across a cluster of organisations that have received substantial funding from Viktor Orbán's government — a network whose reach into British conservatism is now thrown into sharp relief by the Hungarian Prime Minister's defeat at the polls on Sunday. | Orr is a trustee of the Roger Scruton Legacy Foundation (RSLF), which the Good Law Project has revealed receives most of its funding from Orbán's Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) think tank. | The RSLF received more than £512,500 from MCC since 2023 — more than 90% of its total funding…
(2026-04-14). Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam. aljazeera.com Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
(2026-04-14). New trial over football great Maradona's death begins in Argentina. aljazeera.com The trial will, once again, seek to determine if Maradona's medical team was responsible for his death in November 2020.
(2026-04-14). Geneva watch fair set to show effect on luxury sector. al-monitor.com The Geneva watch fair, the watchmaking industry's biggest annual showcase, opened Tuesday with the impact of the Middle East war throwing up challenges for the luxury goods sector.The Watches and Wonders salon, which runs until April 20, sees 65 major watch brands, including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier display their latest creations.Organisers are expecting around 60,000 visitors during the week ⚪ up from 55,000 last year ⚪ despite the Middle East war casting doubts on the travel plans of retailers from the Gulf states and East Asia.
(2026-04-14). Xi Ruochen: In Search of Good Books. newleftreview.org Where might Chinese-language readers hungry for critical histories and marginalized voices find such books? A history of Sinosphere publishing, charting the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland within a broader media ecology from the Revolution to the present.
(2026-04-14). IMF meets as war brings greater global economic and financial disruption. wsws.org Setting the stage for this week's discussions and reports, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva made clear there would be a downward shift in global growth even in the event of an end to the war.
(2026-04-14). Chinese FM refutes reports claiming China plans to provide weapons to Iran. ecns.cn China refuted media reports that it is planning to supply weapons to Iran, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket. scmp.com A Parisian man could not believe his luck on Tuesday when he found out he had won a Pablo Picasso painting worth US$1 million with a US$117 raffle ticket. | "How do I check that it's not a hoax?" said Ari Hodara, 58, after organisers called him following the draw at Christie's auction house in the French capital.
(2026-04-14). Service sector powers China's new engine of economic growth. ecns.cn The recently concluded Qingming Festival holiday offered a vivid snapshot of the vitality of China's service sector.
(2026-04-14). Lebanese PM urges national unity amid ongoing war. ecns.cn BEIRUT, April 12 ⚪ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that Lebanon is making efforts to halt the ongoing war and stressed the need to safeguard national unity and rebuild the state, Lebanons National News Agency reported.
(2026-04-14). Leader Matt Canavan's latest citizenship thought bubble. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). Putin unfazed as 'pro-Russian' Orban loses Hungary elections, eyes deeper cracks in European Union. hindustantimes.com Russia is signaling that Viktor Orban's election defeat in Hungary is not necessarily a setback for Moscow, with senior officials arguing the result could deepen pressure and fragmentation inside the European Union. After Peter Magyar's opposition Tisza party won and Orban conceded after 16 years in power, Putin aide Kirill Dmitriev suggested the vote would "accelerate the collapse of the EU," while senior Russian senator Konstantin Kosachev said an "ideal storm" now awaits Europe over Ukraine funding, energy costs, and rising pressure to boost military spending.
(2026-04-14). Grave: Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle With Jodi Dean. indybay.org Marxist writer and professor Jodi Dean speaks about her new book Capital's Grave, Neo-feudalism & The New Class Struggle at a meeting in Oakland.
(2026-04-14). **The San Francisco Paradox** just one thing a set of contradictions that keep. indybay.org **The San Francisco Paradox** isn't just one thing — it's a set of contradictions that keep coming up in articles, research, and even stand-up sets. Here's how people usually describe it:…
(2026-04-14). Hungary: Which way forward after Orban's electoral defeat? wsws.org The fact that only a conservative, an authoritarian and a fascist party are represented in parliament shows just how right-wing Hungarian politics is after Orban's defeat.
(2026-04-14). China Vanke founder denies arrest rumors, former journalist urges public opinion to be restraint. ecns.cn Wang Shi, founder of Chinese real estate giant Vanke, has denied online rumors that he has been taken into custody.
(2026-04-14). China reaches semifinals of AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. ecns.cn China defeated Uzbekistan 2—1 on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals at the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup held in Thailand and secured direct qualification for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Poland this September.
(2026-04-14). Xi's pioneering heritage steps still resonate. ecns.cn Over four decades ago in Zhengding, a county in Hebei province better known for cultural heritage than economic dynamism, Xi Jinping, at the start of his political career, pursued a set of priorities that were outside the conventional playbook of economic development.
(2026-04-14). India Looks to Boost Fertilizer Imports from Russia and Belarus. infobrics.org The reported move comes amid a shortage due to the conflict in the Middle East, which supplies about half of New Delhi's imports…
(2026-04-14). 5.7 magnitude earthquake hits U.S. state Nevada. ecns.cn A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck northern Nevada on Monday evening, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
(2026-04-14). Debate over new amendments to the military service law in Germany: "The threat is not outside, but within our country" unitedworldint.com 
Posted by by United World International 13 Min Read April 14, 2026 By Can àáakƒ±r, from Germany Germany continues to debate over "mandatory military service". But there is something new: requirement for men aged 17—45 to obtain permission for trips abroad lasting longer than three months. According to the law that came into effect on …
(2026-04-14). China's Q1 foreign trade up 15%, fastest in 5 years. ecns.cn China's foreign trade got off to a strong start this year, with total imports and exports reaching 11.84 trillion yuan ($1.63 trillion) in the first quarter, up 15% year on year, according to officials on Tuesday.
(2026-04-14). Nearly 700 reported killed in Sudan drone strikes this year. newarab.com 
Nearly 700 civilians have reportedly been killed in drone strikes in Now entering a fourth year, the war between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced more than 11 million, and "In the first three mo…
(2026-04-14). Costas Lapavitsas: A Topography of the New Dollar Imperialism. newleftreview.org Topography of the contemporary world economy as a system of subordination, structured by the primacy of Fed-backed dollar-liquidity and a world division of labour jointly configured by productive and financial capital, generating forms of peripheral financialization. Monetary dominance—ultimately underwritten by military force?
(2026-04-14). China's Xi puts forward 4-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal to promote peace and stability in the Middle East during a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Beijing. | Xi called for adherence to the principle of peaceful coexistence, stressing the need to build a "common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable" security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region. | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges…
(2026-04-14). Reform-Run Kent Council Sells Off Antony Gormley Sculpture After Raising Taxes. bylinetimes.com Reform-run Kent County Council has sold off a work of public art by one of Britain's most respected sculptors, Antony Gormley. | Gormley's 'Two Stones' was hosted outside the Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone until a few days ago. | The work was one of Gormley's first commissions. The renowned artist studied and later taught at the Maidstone School of Art. | Green Kent County Councillor and Leader of Maidstone Borough Council, Stuart Jeffery told Byline Times: "They did it quietly. It disappeared sometime last week, and then we found it missing." | It has been sold back to Antony Gormley, though the…
(2026-04-14). Craig McLachlan under siege: not guilty but still under attack by the feminist mob. onlineopinion.com.au Craig McLachlan was cleared in court, yet remains blacklisted in public life. What does 'not guilty' mean in modern Australia?
(2026-04-14). top court rules IDF must allow women to apply to all combat roles. haaretz.com The justices further ruled that the IDF must allow women to be drafted into armored corps, special forces, infantry and frontline combat units by November of this year…
(2026-04-14). UN Security Council: Safety and security of humanitarian personnel. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council briefing on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, New York.
(2026-04-14). Military actions in Caspian Sea 'absolutely unacceptable,' says Turkmen leader. ecns.cn Military actions in the Caspian Sea are "absolutely unacceptable," as such actions run counter to years of efforts by littoral states to strengthen security, said Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, national leader of the Turkmen People and chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on Monday.
(2026-04-14). Starving the Beast through War. fpif.org Ronald Reagan's budget director, David Stockman, spoke candidly years ago about why Republicans like tax cuts so much. In his 1986 book, The Triumph of Politics: Why the Reagan Revolution Failed, he confided that tax cuts served the purpose of creating budget deficits that could then be used to justify spending cuts on government programs. Typically, administrations only cut spending for a program if it's no longer necessary, and the resultant surplus may then be used as a tax cut to stimulate the economy. However, Stockman turned this on its head by using the tax cuts to create a budgetary crisis that would then…
(2026-04-14). Nobel laureate Mo Yan says short videos inspired new book. ecns.cn Chinese Nobel laureate Mo Yan has announced a new book, his first in six years, saying the idea was inspired by short videos.
(2026-04-14). China develops key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China on Saturday unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a breakthrough in manufacturing large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). Proposed Railroad Mega-Merger To Put Corporate Profits Over People. popularresistance.org In recent decades, the railroad industry has consolidated from more than 40 Class One Rail carriers to only six with disastrous results for the rail workers and the public. Despite a 1990's moratorium on mergers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are applying for a new merger, the first one to be transcontinental. Workers, passengers, farmers, and other industries are joining forces to stop this merger. Clearing the FOG speaks with Ron Kamikow, a co-founder of Railroad Workers United, about the state of our rail system, the impact of the potential merger and the campaign against it. Kamikow says the UP-NS merger…
(2026-04-14). Who is Uganda's army chief and what did he say about Turkey. newarab.com 
Uganda's military chief has drawn ire from Turkey over statements he made demanding a Turkish bride and threatening to sever diplomatic ties with Ankara. | General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been in the headlines for several statements in recent weeks, including on sending troops to defend Israel, and most recently, his remarks against Turkey, Although the military chief maintains that his views expressed on the social media platform do not necessarily refle…
(2026-04-14). China unveils key composite module for reusable spacecraft. ecns.cn China has unveiled a composite propulsion module for reusable spacecraft, marking a significant advance in the country's capability to manufacture large-scale composite structures for space applications, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC).
(2026-04-14). U.S. blockade of Iran ports dangerous, irresponsible: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. blockade is dangerous and irresponsible, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday in response to a query that the U.S. military began blocking shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports.
(2026-04-14). SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting. sanews.gov.za SA, Germany upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership at landmark BNC meeting | South Africa and Germany have agreed to upgrade their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major outcome of the 12th German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC) meeting held in Berlin, Germany, on Monday. | In a joint press statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the two countries said the move will intensify high-level dialogue on strategic issues, including peace and security, multilateral cooperation and democratic resilience. | "Germany and South Africa will u…
(2026-04-14). President vs. Pope: Trump Posts Pic of Self as Jesus, Pope Says Warmakers Have "Hands Full of Blood" democracynow.org 
The first-ever pope from the United States is clashing with the White House. Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, which counts more than a billion people in the world as its members, has spoken out forcefully against war. He said in his Palm Sunday address that Jesus "does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war … [whose] hands are full of blood." In response, President Donald Trump said Pope Leo is "weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy." Trump is also under fire for sharing an AI-generated image that appears to show himself as Jesus Christ. Pressed about the cont…
(2026-04-14). How Organizers Are Addressing Sexual Volence in Movement Spaces. scheerpost.com The revelations about Cesar Chavez underscore the need to reckon with sexual abuse by changing organizing cultures and following workers' lead. Victoria Valenzuela for Waging Nonviolence When Dolores Huerta came out about the abuse she suffered from Cesar Chavez, Jenna Peters-Golden was not that surprised, because they had seen similar situations before. "I feel sadness, of course, …
(2026-04-14). How many Israelis does it take to kill 300 Lebanese in 10 minutes? haaretz.com A single wave of strikes is planned, approved, justified and normalized by far more than those in uniform. The bombs fall in minutes — the system behind them is decades in the making…
(2026-04-14). Greek police accused of using migrant 'mercenaries' in pushbacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Michael Jackson's Hometown Welcomes Film Screening Before World. capitalbnews.org 
GARY, Indiana — After months of work, West Side Leadership Academy became the site of something rare: a movie premiere that felt like a homecoming. Monday night brought an exclusive early look at Michael, the upcoming biopic tracing Michael Jackson's rise, with a focus on his roots in Gary. In attendance were Michael's brothers Jackie …
(2026-04-14). Louisiana Might Eliminate This Black Elected Official's Job Before He Can Start It. capitalbnews.org 
Five months after Calvin Duncan secured 68% of the vote to become the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court clerk, Louisiana Republicans want to abolish the office before he can be sworn in on May 4. This clash over a Louisiana election stretches beyond just one man's job, as battles over who gets a voice in …
(2026-04-14). With strike deadline approaching, Los Angeles officials and unions move to block walkout of 80,000 school workers. wsws.org With hours to go before a potential strike by 80,000 Los Angeles school workers, negotiations between SEIU Local 99 and the Los Angeles Unified School District are continuing under intense pressure from city and political officials, including Mayor Karen Bass, who is reportedly directly involved in talks tonight.
(2026-04-14). FM Wang urges renewed effort to preserve Middle East ceasefire. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the ceasefire in the Middle East remains highly fragile and that the region is at a critical turning point, urging all sides to prevent a renewed outbreak of fighting and sustain the hard-won truce.
(2026-04-14). Fertiliser shortages due to Iran war are a key worry for developing world, UN agency says. al-monitor.com By Philip BlenkinsopBRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) – Fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war are a pressing concern for developing countries and gains from rising oil and gas prices for developing world producers are likely to be short-lived, the head of the United Nations trade agency said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-14). Tuesday 4/28: Trillion-Gallon Time Bomb: Inside the Oil Industry's Toxic Wastewater Pollution Crisis. indybay.org Online event – join from anywhere…
(2026-04-14). Japan SDF officer in embassy intrusion re-arrested over weapons possession. ecns.cn A Japanese Self-Defense Forces member who previously forced his way into the Chinese Embassy in Japan has been re-arrested on suspicion of weapons possession, Kyodo News reported Tuesday.
(2026-04-14). French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille. scmp.com France's interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Marseille in June due to his antisemitic remarks, a source close to the minister said on Tuesday. | Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is "highly determined" to ban the June 11 concert at Marseille's Velodrome stadium and is exploring "all possibilities", the source said. | West, 48, has been heavily criticised for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
(2026-04-14). IMF, World Bank, IEA urge countries to stop hoarding energy. newarab.com 
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(2026-04-14). Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York. scmp.com The retrial of disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge on which a jury was previously deadlocked started on Tuesday, although he will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict. | Weinstein is accused of the third-degree rape of Jessica Mann, who starred in the 2015 romantic comedy This Isn't Funny. | The judge declared a mistrial last June after the jury foreman refused to return to deliberate the case amid a jury-room feud.
(2026-04-14). Spain opposes 'new Cold War,' decoupling and severing of supply chains, says Spanish PM. ecns.cn Spain opposes a "new Cold War," decoupling and severing of supply chains, and supports Europe and China in enhancing communication, mutual understanding and cooperation, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said when meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday in Beijing.
(2026-04-14). Kremlin declares Memorial an "extremist" organization, shuts down data base of victims of the Great Terror. wsws.org The assault on Memorial is a blow against the ability of workers and youth the world over to come to grips with the crimes of Stalinism.
(2026-04-14). Trump And Netanyahu: twin autocrats leading the war on Iran. onlineopinion.com.au Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—mirror images of arrogance and deceit—have subverted democratic norms in pursuit of personal power.
(2026-04-14). Israel, Lebanon agree to launch direct talks after rare US-facilitated meeting. scmp.com Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors held rare face-to-face talks, facilitated by Washington, on Tuesday, with all sides agreeing to launch "direct negotiations at a mutually agreed time and venue". | "Israel expressed its commitment to engage in direct negotiations to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve a durable peace that will strengthen security, stability and prosperity in the region," as per a readout issued by the US State Department.
(2026-04-14). From Records to Glory: Stars Reign Supreme in Women's T20. thinktank.pk The National Women's T20 Tournament 2025-26 concluded in thrilling fashion as the Stars, led by Tuba Hassan, secured a commanding 52-run victory over the Invincibles in the final at Ghani Glass Cricket Ground, Lahore, on Sunday, 12 April. With this win, Stars successfully defended their title, having previously defeated Conquerors in Karachi during the last …
(2026-04-14). Nausicaa Renner: Party and Class. newleftreview.org Nausicaa Renner on Paul Heideman, Rogue Elephant. Hollowed-out parties and capitalist sectoralization said to underlie the Trumpian capture of the GOP.
(2026-04-14). Gulf allies turn to Ukraine, UK, and Asia as ammunition runs low. newarab.com 
Gulf states are scrambling to replenish their depleted defence stocks after six weeks of The search for new sources comes as regional militaries have exhausted large quantities of interceptor missiles in the ongoing campaign to repel Iranian strikes targeting oil facilities and military infrastructure across the Gulf. | Since the conflict…
(2026-04-14). New York rally by Sanders, Mamdani and union officials covers up US war drive against Iran. wsws.org Beneath rhetoric about "union density," Sunday's New York rally served to police opposition to war, inequality and dictatorship within the framework of the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Gunman at Turkey high school wounds 16 before killing himself. scmp.com A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said. | The 18-year-old attacker, armed with a shotgun, fired randomly inside a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province. He later killed himself with the same shotgun after being "cornered by police", Governor Hasan Sildak said.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: "Steal This Story, Please!" Film: Reporter Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! 30th Anniversary. indybay.org Roxie Theater | 3125 16th Street, | San Francisco, CA 94103 | IN PERSON: | Friday, April 17th: Oscar Æ-Nominated filmmaker Tia Lessin…
(2026-04-14). Egypt to review family laws after mother dies by suicide. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: The Power of BDS: Transforming the World, Two new campaigns to continue the transformation. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u836mlA……
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong must go beyond its intermediary role to become a global anchor. scmp.com The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategies. | For Hong Kong, this "great change unseen in a century" is not an abstraction. It is a pressing…
(2026-04-14). South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics. sanews.gov.za South Africa calls for stronger global cooperation in addressing population dynamics | South Africa has called for renewed global cooperation to advance dignity, equality and sustainable development, as world leaders gather to address the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. | Delivering the country's statement at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) in New York, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, stressed the importance of collective global action in addressing the complex intersection of population dynami…
(2026-04-14). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Healthcare workers across Bolivia to protest lack of medications and medical equipment while 2,200 Nova Scotia long term care aids walked out after months of government stonewalling.
(2026-04-14). Mainland unveils package of policies, measures to boost ties with Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Sunday rolled out a package of 10 policies and measures ⚪ spanning inter-party communication, infrastructure, travel, trade and culture ⚪ aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan.
(2026-04-14). Orbán's Defeat in Hungary Signals Far Right's Weakness, Not the Left's Strength. truthout.org According to most mainstream media accounts, a "political earthquake" has taken place in Hungary. The European far right's poster boy and MAGA darling Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was defeated in a landslide on Sunday by political upstart Péter Magyar. The outcome of this election is indeed politically significant, as the ousting of Orbán by Hungarian voters will curtail Donald Trump's foreign… |
(2026-04-14). Spain's PM Sánchez calls for 'clear-eyed understanding' of China. ecns.cn Visiting the Chinese capital, Beijing, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a speech at Tsinghua University on Monday, urging the international community to develop a more accurate and balanced understanding of China.
(2026-04-14). Hong Kong counts down to National Security Education Day with events rallying public for shared security responsibility. ecns.cn HONG KONG, April 12 ⚪ As Hong Kong gears up for the upcoming National Security Education Day on April 15, a series of events have highlighted the pivotal role of coordinated development and security in sustaining the citys prosperity and stability.
(2026-04-14). Syria Wants Russia To Compete With Ukraine For Its Loyalty. thealtworld.com Russia's loss in this new competition could lead to the removal of its air and naval bases. | Zelensky's West Asian tour, which saw him clinch security deals with the Gulf Kingdoms that are worth paying attention to for the reasons that were explained
(2026-04-14). Pirates of the W-Ar-abian: Adrift in Hormuz. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-14). Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an end to US military support for its ally. | Demonstrators included anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace, which said around 90 people were detained. | Among those detained was whistleblower Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier and WikiLeaks source. | The New York City Police Department said there were "multiple" arrests but did not provide a number. | Clips ‚Å from the protests s…
(2026-04-14). Tomgram: Douglas H. White, 250 Years of American Racism, Up Close and Personal. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Just keep in mind, as a start, that the administration of Donald Trump has been attempting to restrict immigration to this country almost exclusively to — yes, of course! — White South Africans. In fact, between the end …
(2026-04-14). Future No Kings Protests: Weeping and Resisting in Global Solidarity. richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: My poembelow is intended as a sequel to an earlier poem Royalism in America, written in support of the No Kings protests of was a dramatic success as measured by turnout and public outrage directed at Trump's abusive de-democratizing policies in America. It gave scant attention to the toxic harm inflicted on worldwide …
(2026-04-14). Susan Watkins: Trump Abroad. newleftreview.org In which direction is America heading, amid the strategic cacophony of Trump's second term—counter-revolution in the Caribbean, onslaught on Iran, somersaults on China? Analysis of the political logics at stake as the US ratchets up from covert to overt assassinations; from wars of attrition to wars of overthrow.
(2026-04-14). Friday 4/17: They Tried to Silence Us: Personal Stories of Political Imprisonment. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/they-tried……
(2026-04-14). Xi puts forward four-point proposal on promoting Middle East peace, stability. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, when meeting with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in Beijing.
(2026-04-14). Trump, One Nation and Reform voters are perpetrators not victims. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-14). This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Apr 15—21, 2026 |
(2026-04-14). ILWU 6 Bio-RadILWU 6 Bio Rad Workers Fight For Living Wage Are Asking: Where is Norm. indybay.org ILWU 6 Bio Rad workers are fighting for a living wages.
(2026-04-14). Capitalism is the problem. Ecosocialism is the solution. mronline.org 
A curious feature of capitalism is that it masks the social nature of its form of production, making it appear as if the commodities produced by "the aggregate labour of society" were actually produced "naturally", autonomously, of their "own accord", especially when they are encountered as finished products in the market to be bought and consumed (Capital, Volume 1, 165).
(2026-04-14). Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed. portside.org Viktor Orbán's Hungarian Model Has Collapsed |
(2026-04-14). Cultural relics from Sui Dynasty on display in Beijing. ecns.cn The National Museum of China is hosting the exhibition "Li Jingxun and Her Era" in Beijing, showcasing hundreds of cultural relics that vividly depict the political system, economic exchanges, social life, and ethnic integration of the Sui Dynasty (581-618).
(2026-04-14). China ready to further play constructive role for peace in Gulf region: Premier Li. ecns.cn Noting that China and the UAE are comprehensive strategic partners, Li said that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship and have long supported each other on issues concerning each other's core interests.
(2026-04-14). MN Prosecutor Investigates ICE Arrest of US Citizen as Possible Kidnapping. truthout.org Prosecutors in Minnesota are investigating whether some of the most infamous images of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities earlier this year actually captured a kidnapping, when US citizen ChongLy "Scott" Thao was filmed being taken from his home by federal agents in freezing temperatures, wearing only his underwear with a blanket wrapped around him. |
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: Palestinian Day Film Screening and Q&A. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center of San Jose | 3968 Twilight Drive | San Jose, CA 95124…
(2026-04-14). Moscow Calls for Joint Food Reserves with BRICS. infobrics.org Russia has proposed creating joint food reserves with BRICS nations and regional allies to reduce growing risks to global food security…
(2026-04-14). "The Interdisciplinary Nature of Food Is Now Un-ignorable" : Alicia Kennedy on Food Writing, Food Security, and Food Justice. publicbooks.org "Food writing can no longer just be 'go to this restaurant' or 'explain this dish or cocktail.'"
(2026-04-14). Despite Trump's U-turns, US may still support Iran's Kurds, says Komala's Mohtadi. al-monitor.com In an exclusive interview, the Komala leader discusses US backing, Kurdish ambitions and Trump's shifting stance.
(2026-04-14). Milwaukee, April 16, 2026: Teach-in on AB446 New IHRA Anti-Semitism Law in WI. wibailoutpeople.org 
You are invited to a teach-in on Thursday, April 16 about new Wisconsin law Act 143 (AB446) which codifies the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-semitism, a definition which includes criticisms of Israel in its examples. Understandably, there is a lot of anger, and maybe some fear, circulating among the Palestinian community and our allies …
(2026-04-14). Multidimensional poverty in Colombia drops 1.6 points to 9.9%. colombiareports.com Colombia's multidimensional poverty rate dropped 1.6 point to 9.9% last year, according to statistics agency DANE. Last year's decline in poverty continued a seven-year downward trend that was briefly interrupted in 2020 as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The multidimensional poverty rate, which also measures access to education and available infrastructure, had been reduced …
(2026-04-14). Australia: Fair Work Commission orders partial end to punitive "junior rates" wsws.org While workers aged 18—21 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors will eventually receive full adult wages, the ruling still allows junior rates as low as 40 percent for younger workers.
(2026-04-14). North Korea tests cruise, anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer. tribune.com.pk 
North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. | Leader Kim Jong Un observed the test alongside senior defence officials and naval commanders, the report said. | Two strategic cruise missiles and three anti-warship missiles were fired to check the warship's integrated weapons command system, train crews in missile-launch procedures and verify the accuracy and anti-jamming performance of upgraded navigation systems, KCNA said. | The cruise missiles flew for…
(2026-04-14). Spanish PM's visit to sustain exchanges. ecns.cn Honoring his commitment to make annual trips to China, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez kicked off his fourth visit in as many years to the worlds second-largest economy on Saturday to sustain the momentum of close bilateral high-level exchanges.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Running on Empty: Saboteur Discovery Workshop. indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Dr, Bldg 2 | San Jose, CA | 95124…
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/25: War or Peace? Forum for Congressional Candidates in the Central Coast. indybay.org Quaker Meetinghouse, 225 Rooney Avenue, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-14). BYD executive becomes first A-share CFO to earn over 10 mln yuan annually. ecns.cn Chinese new energy vehicle producer giant BYD has revealed in its 2025 annual report that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Zhou Yalin earned a pre-tax annual salary of 10.135 million yuan (about $1.48 million), making her the first CFO among China's A-share listed companies to surpass the 10 million yuan mark.
(2026-04-14). Auckland council backs sanctions probe over Israel war crimes. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). The Iran war, oil and the crisis of American imperialism. wsws.org The US war on Iran will be remembered as a turning point in the decline of American imperialism, exposing in concentrated form Washington's diminishing ability to impose its will on the Persian Gulf and the global capitalist system.
(2026-04-14). Kuwait detains journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin over social posts. newarab.com 
The detention of journalist Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti national born in the US, was arrested on 3 March in Kuwait City and has remained in detention for weeks with limited access to legal counsel. | He is reportedly facing prosecution in a specialised security court over social media posts related to the conflict. | The award-winning journalist, who ha…
(2026-04-14). Not a Ceasefire—A Reset: The Quiet Expansion of Palestinian Incarceration. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff While global attention drifts, the machinery of occupation does not slow—it tightens. Arrests replace releases. Silence replaces scrutiny. And behind it all, a system of incarceration continues to expand, largely out of view. In this episode of Rattling the Bars, host Mansa Musa sits down with scholar-activist Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi to expose what …
(2026-04-14). Discover the legacy of Alexander Leidesdorff Jr. Memorial Highway along US 50. indybay.org It is a fitting tribute to the legacy of a great American pioneer that a portion of State Highway Route 50 be named the | "William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. Memorial Highway"; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate…
(2026-04-14). Woman among four more Iranians sentenced to death over protests. newarab.com 
Iranian authorities have sentenced to death four more people, including a woman, over Iran has already hanged seven people in connection with the protests, which activists say were put down in a Rights groups accuse the Islamic Republic of using the death penalty as a tool of repression to i…
(2026-04-14). The myth of the "creative class" mronline.org 
The idea of the "creative worker" disguises the fact that all workers are creative-and promotes self-exploitation.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/18: Milpitas Earth Day Celebration. indybay.org Murphy Park | 1588 Saratoga Drive | Milpitas, CA 95035…
(2026-04-14). "The agencies have been pummeled down" : A conversation with Dorit Reiss on the state of American public health. wsws.org Under assault by Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, his Secretary of Health and Human Services, the public health infrastructure of the United States is being destroyed.
(2026-04-14). Driving inclusive growth through local economic development. sanews.gov.za Driving inclusive growth through local economic development | By William Baloyi | "Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all." As former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon reminds us, this is not merely an aspiration, it is an urgent call to action. ⚪ It challenges governments to act with urgency and purpose to grow the economy, advance social justice, protect the environment, and strengthen governance – all at the same time. At the centre of this effort lies the need to unlock the full potential of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through coherent policy, efficie…
(2026-04-14). Unitree's humanoid robot reaches 10 m/s in test run. ecns.cn Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics said its H1 humanoid robot has reached a top running speed of 10 meters per second (36 km/h) during a test, a pace comparable to the top speed of Usain Bolt, the world's fastest sprinter.
(2026-04-14). Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops. scheerpost.com US soldiers have a rich history of questioning the wars they're told to wage abroad. Sam Carliner for Truthout As President Donald Trump increasingly uses the U.S. military to carry out his agenda through brute force, organizations that provide counseling services for U.S. servicemembers are reporting growing numbers of calls. These calls have further spiked …
(2026-04-14). Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his now deleted social media post that appeared to depict himself as Jesus Christ, contending that it was meant to portray him as "a doctor" after right-wing figures continued a recent trend of pushing back on the president's recent comments. | "Well, it wasn't a depiction. It was me, I did post it. And I thought it was me as a doctor, and had to do with Red Cross," Trump said during an impromptu event at the White House. "There was a Red Cross worker…
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/15: SF Public Workers Rally Against SF Mayor Lurie Layoffs At SF General. indybay.org In front of Bld 25 at roundabout | SF General Strike…
(2026-04-14). The political underpinnings of Iran's military strategy. mronline.org 
For the second time in less than a year, a ceasefire has been called on a genocide being carried out by imperialism.
(2026-04-14). Experiencing spring in Beijing's Chaoyang: A Thai girl's time-travel dream. ecns.cn Flowers are now in full bloom, making it the perfect time for an outing. Join Apinya Charunpumhiran, a Thai expert at the Center for Asia-Pacific of China International Communications Group, to discover the most beautiful spring scenery!
(2026-04-14). United Auto Workers rally in Three Rivers, Michigan aims to contain growing anger as American Axle workers face looming contract expiration. wsws.org As a May 31 contract deadline approaches for 1,000 American Axle workers in Three Rivers, Michigan UAW President Fain spoke at a "kickoff" rally aimed to channel anger over declining living standards behind the union apparatus and the Democratic Party.
(2026-04-14). Art exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library Asks visitors to Imagine a World Without Prisons. scheerpost.com "The Warehouse," a collaboration between artist Vic Liu and abolitionist organizer Mariame Kaba, builds an environment where visitors can see and feel through the possible answers Alexandra Martinez for Prism Inside Brooklyn Public Library's Bedford branch, one of the New York City borough's oldest civic spaces, a new exhibition is asking visitors, what would the …
(2026-04-14). Mass Action Targets Schumer and Gillibrand Ahead of Senate Vote on Israel Aid. truthout.org On Monday, April 13, the scene in front of Senators Chuck Schumer's and Kirsten Gillibrand's offices in Midtown, Manhattan was too quiet, the couple hundred New Yorkers inconspicuously gathered in hoodies and jackets dressed too warm for the mild spring weather. Even the uninitiated had an inkling that something was afoot — a staffer returning from a coffee run cried out: "What the ____… |
(2026-04-14). Sudan: 3 babies born into war every minute amid dire conditions. newarab.com 
Data provided by the NGO shows that 5.6 million babies were born in Sudan between April 2023 and April 2026, which is the equivalent of 5,000 births per day, or three babies born per minute. | Many of these…
(2026-04-14). Kazakh sovereign fund issues Central Asia's first panda bond in 'milestone' sale. scmp.com A leading sovereign wealth fund from Central Asia has cast a vote of confidence in Chinese debt and the country's currency by becoming the first institution from the region to sell yuan-denominated debt, known as panda bonds, in China's onshore market. | The decision by Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk-Kazyna, to sell 3 billion yuan (US$440 million) in China's interbank market comes as global investors are looking for safe havens amid geopolitical uncertainties such as the Iran war.
(2026-04-14). Pakistan's diplomatic gamble: How an unlikely peacemaker emerged. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story. sanews.gov.za Kruger at 100: A South African conversation story | By Niko Allie | For many South Africans, the Kruger National Park (KNP), affectionally known as Kruger to many, has been our window into the wild. Every visit to this iconic national treasure is an opportunity to interact with nature and possibly view the Big 5. | On 31 May 2026, the Kruger National Park reaches a historic milestone, marking 100 years of conservation excellence and wildlife protection since its establishment in 1926. | Today the Kruger attracts nearly two million visitors annually and has retained its standing as a top African safari destinati…
(2026-04-14). Pride Flag Returns to Stonewall After Lawsuit Leads to Trump Admin Reversal. truthout.org The Trump administration has agreed to restore a Pride flag that was previously removed from Stonewall National Monument in New York City, following a lawsuit from several nonprofit groups alleging it had been improperly removed earlier this year. In February, the National Park Service (NPS) took the Pride flag down, following a directive from the Interior Department stipulating that "only… |
(2026-04-14). Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement. portside.org Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement |
(2026-04-14). The Billionaires Have Two Parties. Yes, But . . . davidswanson.org Les Leopold's new book is called The Billionaire$ Have Two Parties: We Need One of Our Own. The point I like best in it is the following. Not only are the duopolistic parties of Republicans and Democrats both generally serving moneyed interests and not ordinary people or the planet, but also they have joined together …
(2026-04-14). Gulf states weigh UN complaint against Iraq over militia attacks. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Three babies born into Sudan war every minute, charity warns. aljazeera.com Sudanese children are being born into conditions 'no child should ever face', Save the Children says.
(2026-04-14). Finance Minister Aurangzeb hopes for early IMF board approval to keep reforms on track. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Tuesday expressed hope for early approval by the IMF Executive Board of the Staff-Level Agreement (SLA), as he met Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Jihad Azour on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026, according to a post on X by the finance ministry. | FinMin held a series of high-level meetings with international financial institutions, US officials, and global business representatives on the sidelines of the World Bank—IMF Spring Meetings 2026 scheduled from April…
(2026-04-14). Spanish airline Iberia will suspend direct flights to Cuba in June. radiohc.cu The Spanish airline has announced that it will cease operating the Madrid-Havana route in June "due to the situation the country has been experiencing for several months, which has significantly impacted demand." The company plans to resume the connection in November, "conditions permitting." | During April, Iberia will maintain three weekly flights, reducing to two in May, before the suspension. While the measure is in effect, passengers can travel via Panama thanks to the codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines. The offices in Havana will remain open to serve customers. | The airline noted that its operations ha…
(2026-04-14). Three principles of ecosocialist politics. links.org.au 
Kai Heron present three indispensable principles of ecosocialism.
(2026-04-14). Trump Admin Report: Pre-Iran War Gas Prices Won't Return Until After 2027. truthout.org In a Fox News interview earlier this week, President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge that the war on Iran he started in late February would have economic consequences, including higher gas and oil prices for the foreseeable future. While higher prices are detrimentally affecting millions of Americans at gas pumps across the country, Trump — who campaigned on lowering costs to below $2… |
(2026-04-14). Japan's World War II Atrocities Are Still Haunting U.S.-Sino-Japanese Relations. covertactionmagazine.com [First of two-part series on the U.S. cover-up of Japanese war crimes during World War II] On September 3, 2025, the People's Republic of China held a commemorative military parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Chinese victory over Imperial Japan in the second Sino-Japanese War. The parade sparked outrage from Japan, inciting Tokyo's …
(2026-04-14). Peru: Far right to dominate runoff for ninth president in a decade. wsws.org Peru's elections, marked by disenfranchisement and the collapse of all establishment parties, are set to deliver a far-right-dominated runoff amid a deepening crisis of bourgeois rule.
(2026-04-14). Why Trump's naval blockade to 'strangle' Iran is a joke. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean This US naval blockade is meant to strangle the Iranian economy by preventing it from exporting oil — the economic lifeline of Iran. It will do nothing of the sort. Please study the infographics below. Before the war started, Iran was furiously loading tankers with oil at 3 times the normal…
(2026-04-14). Sudan: World Leaders Need to Act on Ongoing Atrocities. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People pass through a destroyed section of Omdurman, Sudan on May 25, 2025. | © 2025 Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images | (Berlin) — Leaders meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026, the three-year mark of ongoing conflict in Sudan, should commit to concrete, time-bound measures to protect civilians and to hold those responsible for serious international crimes to account, Human Rights Watch said today.Germany, the African Union, France, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States will meet in Berlin to address the conflict between the Sudane…
(2026-04-14). Navy Turns Around Ships Trying To Run Blockade Of Iran (Updated). twz.com 
A day into
(2026-04-14). Thousands of Ukrainian violations reported during Easter truce. infobrics.org Kiev regime promotes terror against Russian religious believers, despite Moscow's efforts for a temporary ceasefire.
(2026-04-14). Air Guard Warns Of Dire Consequences If At Least 72 Fighters Aren't Bought Annually. twz.com 
The Air National Guard is pushing Congress to boost fighter numbers as it seeks to modernize its aging inventory. With the Air Force at large feeling the effects of years of According to a <...
(2026-04-14). Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato reunite publicly for first time in nearly a decade. tribune.com.pk 
Singer Selena Gomez made a special appearance at Demi Lovato's It's Not That Deep tour in Florida on Monday, marking nearly a decade since the former Disney stars were last seen together. | Selena Gomez shows love to Demi Lovato via Instagram Stories: | "I am in tears. Demi – this was hands down one of the best shows. Oh and the VOCALS? Psh *blown away*" pic.twitter.com/CIVrDOqdyM | — Selena Gomez News (@SELENAT0RSARMY) April 14, 2026 | Gomez took to her Instagram story to share photos from the concert, writing, "I am in tears. This was hands down one of the best shows. Oh, and the vocals? Psh blown away…
(2026-04-14). 'I'm shocked by her': Trump turns on Italy's Meloni in clash over pope. scmp.com Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, US President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday, delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. | Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she distanced herself from him after he went to war with Iran ‚Äåin February, and on Monday she openly criticised him for lashing out at Pope Leo, saying his verbal assault was "unacceptable".
(2026-04-14). New York City unveils its first rest stop for delivery workers. grist.org 
The day's forecast called for high winds, but around midday in downtown Manhattan, it felt like a perfect spring day. The sun shone high in the sky last Tuesday as people gathered on the sidewalk around the corner from City Hall. Municipal employees mingled about, chatting excitedly. The cause for celebration wasn't the weather — but a sleek, modernist-looking shed on the sidewalk where there had once stood a vacant newsstand. | The structure may not have looked like much, but it had been years in the making. Since 2021, Los Deliveristas Unidos — a union of app-based delivery workers — have b…
(2026-04-14). Spanish premier gives a speech at Beijing's Tsinghua University. ecns.cn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez gives a speech at Tsinghua University in Beijing, April 13, 2026.
(2026-04-14). UN chief says 'all parties' must respect freedom of navigation. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Wednesday 4/29: Virtual Visit: Burin. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-vi……
(2026-04-14). Xi urges enhancing China-Spain cooperation for more fruitful results. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed the need for China and Spain to strengthen cooperation in fields including trade, new energy and intelligent economy, and to encourage exchanges in culture, education, scientific research and sports.
(2026-04-14). Why Pakistan is looking to Saudi Arabia, China for UAE repayment. newarab.com 
(2026-04-14). Pseudo-left "Marxism" conference in Australia suppresses any discussion of Iran war. wsws.org Any attendees seeking a socialist perspective to fight the massive US-led assault left empty-handed. Over four days, not a single one of the conference's nearly 150 panels was dedicated to the war on Iran.
(2026-04-14). The Terrifying Ridiculous Spectacle. commondreams.org 
Whew. It's been a time: "Open the ____in' Strait," "A whole civilization will die," puerile threats, boundless botches and cover-ups, deranged lurches into ballrooms, auto-pens, Davy Crockett, and a media sanewashing it all. And when their slapstick "ceasefire" and "peace talks" imploded, our Supreme Leader was at a UFC cage match watching men batter each other bloody for fun and profit. Then he depicted himself as Jesus, with a hotel on the moon. Breaking: "The president has lost his mind."It's a historic given that the final act of any narcissist is inevitably a descent into psychosis. Thus are we now witne…
(2026-04-14). After massive no vote, UAW extends Nexteer contract behind backs of rank and file. wsws.org United Auto Workers officials in Saginaw, Michigan, have kept 1,300 Nexteer Automotive workers on the job nearly two weeks after they rejected a UAW-backed contract by 96 percent.
(2026-04-14). Auckland Council committee votes to review illegal Israeli settlement policies. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The planning and policy committee of New Zealand's largest city today voted decisively to review its procurement policies to ensure it is in step with the UN Human Rights Council which has listed companies complicit with illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestine Territory. Auckland Council is the local body governing a…
(2026-04-14). Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many. portside.org Zohran Mamdani on Using Government To Fight for the Many |
(2026-04-14). Iran war to boost Ukraine inflation, central bank chief says. newarab.com 
Higher oil prices caused by the National Bank of
(2026-04-14). Right-wing think tank presses UK Starmer government to abandon "peacetime" agenda and move to "warfighting readiness" wsws.org A core theme of the Civitas report is that war cannot be fought by armies alone and is a "whole of society" effort: "This is the essence of the distinction we need to make between 'our armed forces learning to fight battles' and 'our country learning to fight war'", the authors declare.
(2026-04-14). Roberto Morales Ojeda calls for defending the homeland this May Day. radiohc.cu Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, emphasized on his Facebook profile that "Cuba is present! On May 1st, we defend the Homeland." | The leader stressed that the call to action under the slogan "The Homeland is Defended" constitutes a firm response to the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States, and the recent executive order that imposes an energy embargo. | Morales Ojeda recalled that after more than 65 years of aggression, there is no threat capable o…
(2026-04-14). Xi's special envoy to attend inauguration of Congo president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping's special envoy Shao Hong will attend the inauguration of President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou-N'Guesso in Brazzaville on April 16, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Tuesday.
(2026-04-14). UN says world ignoring repeated atrocities in Sudan. newarab.com 
A The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced more than 11 million people and created what the UN describes as the world's largest displacement and The co…
(2026-04-14). FinMin says 'all options on table' to replace $3.5b UAE loan, shore up reserves. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said. | Aurangzeb also told Reuters the shock from the ongoing war in the Middle East meant that Pakistan must consider a strategic petroleum reserve and a faster switch to renewable energy. | "All options are on the table," Aurangzeb said when asked if the government was in talks with Saudi Arabia for a loan that could replace the UAE facility.
(2026-04-14). Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) – The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations about long-term vision for clearly delineated border, Israel's ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter told reporters on Tuesday. (Reporting by Simon Lewis, Humeyra Pamuk and Ryan Patrick Jones, Editing by Bhargav Acharya)…
(2026-04-14). California Supreme Court freezes Riverside ballot seizure as warrants reveal reliance on fascist election deniers. wsws.org California's high court intervened to stop Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's ballot seizure after warrants revealed the probe relied on debunked election denial claims and false quotes generated from Artificial Intelligence.
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Free virtual screening of the feature film "Salt of the Sea" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ksRJ……
(2026-04-14). Art and the Influence of Revolution. wsws.org No serious understanding of 20th-century cultural life is possible without considering the impact of the socialist movement and its decades-long struggle to raise the thinking and activity of the working class, culminating in the 1917 Revolution…
(2026-04-14). Anti-war protesters arrested in New York urging end to Israel weapon sales. aljazeera.com Police in New York arrested around 100 anti-war protesters during a sit-in demanding an end to US arms for Israel.
(2026-04-14). Trump Admin Isn't the First to Push Back on Antiwar Stances From Catholic Church. truthout.org One June day I wound my way up a lush hillside in Simi Valley, California, where the fortieth president of the United States sat grinning at me from atop a horse. Ronald Reagan looked dapper and relaxed, his toned body a leathered green-brown. Somehow, his teeth gleamed white. How can a statue's teeth look white? I wondered as I pulled my rental car into the packed parking lot. But if anyone's… |
(2026-04-14). Sunday 4/12: Privacy Self-Defense & Immigration Know Your Rights. indybay.org Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland…
(2026-04-14). People celebrate Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border. ecns.cn People of various ethnic groups celebrated the Water Splashing Festival along the China-Myanmar border in Menglian County, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2026-04-14). Brazil demands rare earths be processed at home as US and China compete. scmp.com Brazil will require foreign partners to process rare earth minerals domestically as a condition for access to its reserves, a senior government official said this week, setting terms that could reshape how Chinese and Western firms compete for resources the country has long exported raw. | "Our doors of Brazil to foreign investment are open, but our position has matured," Leonardo Durans, a senior official at Brazil's industry ministry, said at a press conference with international media on…
(2026-04-14). Cave Discovery Reveals Today's Desert Climates Were Recently Far Warmer, Wetter, Teeming With Life. wattsupwiththat.com Fuerteventura, one of the eight major Canary Islands, was not the "desert in the ocean" it is today throughout the Early to Middle Holocene.
(2026-04-14). Bixonimania: How AI Turned a Joke Diagnosis into "Peer‚ÄëReviewed" Medicine. wattsupwiththat.com When a joke diagnosis morphs into "peer-reviewed" research, it is clear that the crisis in scientific credibility is no longer confined to sloppy research or corrupted journals but now extends into the algorithms that many people are now relying on for answers to serious health issues.
(2026-04-14). Germany jails Chinese student in Pelicot-like rape case. scmp.com A German court on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old Chinese student to 11 years and three months in jail for repeatedly drugging and raping his girlfriend and filming the abuse. | In a case reminiscent of that of France's Gisele Pelicot, the Munich court said the defendant, named only as Zhongyi J., had assaulted his girlfriend while she was unconscious at least seven times.
(2026-04-14). Yamal seeks inspiration from LeBron, Neymar for Champions League comeback. aljazeera.com Barcelona star Lamine Yamal sees Neymar as his idol and wants to watch him play in the World Cup for Brazil.
(2026-04-14). New Federal Data Reveals 1 in 3 US Households Struggle to Afford Energy Bills. truthout.org Americans' concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns were widespread, long-standing and getting worse faster than the data can reflect. The new information is from preliminary reports based on the Residential Energy Consumption… |
(2026-04-14). Fiji military puts public 'on notice' citing national security threats. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific The Fiji military has warned that individuals responsible for "any attempt to destabilise national security" and those who aid "individuals engaged in criminal activity" have been "put on notice". It comes after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) confirmed just last Friday that "unknown individuals" had made "unsuccessful" attempts to access its…
(2026-04-14). Navy MQ-4C Triton Surveillance Drone Crash In The Middle East Finally Confirmed. twz.com 
(2026-04-14). West Coast Speaking Tour for Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers Hits Berkeley, Sacramento. indybay.org Minneapolis organizers launch speaking tour of west coast, hitting Los Angeles, Berkeley, Sacramento, and beyond.
(2026-04-14). Cuban Workers' Federation announces activities for May Day in resistance. radiohc.cu The Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC) has presented the details of its program of activities for International Workers' Day, which Cuba will celebrate amid the imperialist policies that seek to suffocate the Cuban people in order to destroy the Revolution. | The announcement of the activities was made by Osnay Miguel Colina Rodríguez, president of the organizing committee of the XXII Congress of the Cuban Workers' Federation (CTC), who was accompanied by the other members of the committee and the secretaries of the National Unions that make up the organization. | Under the central slogan "The Homeland Defends Itsel…
(2026-04-14). Angry Kitten Jamming Pod Testing On HC-130J Focuses On Receiving Threat Updates Via Satellite. twz.com 
(2026-04-14). Highlights of Inner Mongolia FTZ in 90 seconds. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot free trade zones (FTZ) to 23 with the establishment of the China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to a plan made public by the State Council.
(2026-04-14). Afghanistan: A year of providing healthcare and institutional support. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). "Every home we know is gone" : Stories of displacement in Lebanon. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Man charged with attempted murder after attack on OpenAI CEO Altman's home. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-14). Libya: Ten years rebuilding lives, one step at a time. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Debt and Climate Dashboard. cepr.net
(2026-04-14). Saturday 4/11: Sunnyvale Earth Day Festival CANCELED. indybay.org
(2026-04-14). Trump wants to shutter FEMA. Will Markwayne Mullin get it done? grist.org
(2026-04-14). NRCS-ICRC Joint Workshop Focuses on Emergency Preparedness and Response. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Chad: A daily quest for water. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). A Quick Visit to the Housing Market. cepr.net
(2026-04-14). Empress Shōken Fund announces 2026 funding decisions. icrc.org
(2026-04-14). Trump's Budget Targets Our First Line of Defense Against Pandemics and Environmental Crises. cepr.net
(2026-04-14). Who Trump's Census Changes Could Leave Uncounted. cepr.net
(2026-04-14). Spain probes CAF over role in Israeli settlement rail project. newarab.com 
The probe stems from a complaint filed on 18 February by a coalition of organisations, including NOVACT, the Palestinian Community of Catalonia (Comunitat Palestina de Catalunya), the Committee of Solidarity with the Arab Cause (Comité de Solidaridad con la Causa àÅrabe), ODESCA, Peace with Dignity (Paz con Dignidad)…
(2026-04-14). Dirigente partidista cubano convoca a defender la Patria este Primero de Mayo. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Roberto Morales Ojeda, destacó en su perfil de Facebook que ´ °Cuba dice presente!, El 1ro de Mayo defendemos la Patria ª. | El dirigente subrayó que la convocatoria bajo la consigna ´La Patria Se Defiende ª constituye respuesta firme frente al recrudecimiento del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos, y la reciente orden ejecutiva que impone un cerco energético. | Morales Ojeda recordó que tras más de 65 años de agresiones, no existe amenaza capaz de dobleg…
(2026-04-14). Papa León XIV rechazó declaraciones de Trump y reafirmó llamado a la paz. radiohc.cu El papa León XIV respondió este lunes a recientes declaraciones del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en su contra, y enfatizó que no le teme a su gobierno, y seguirá proclamando su mensaje de paz. | En el avión que lo condujo a Argelia, para iniciar un viaje apostólico por países africanos que incluye visitas a ese país, así como a Camerún, Angola y Guinea Ecuatorial, el sumo pontífice expresó: Demasiadas personas sufren hoy, demasiadas personas inocentes han muerto, y creo que alguien debe alzar la voz y decir que hay una mejor manera". | A preguntas de los periodistas que lo acompañan en ese viaje, en re…
(2026-04-14). Cuba lamenta fallecidos en Haití por estampida. radiohc.cu Cuba lamenta este lunes las pérdidas de vidas humanas en Haití a causa de la estampida que ocurrió el pasado sábado en el norte de ese vecino país. | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla , expresó en su cuenta en X sus condolencias por las decenas de fallecidos (25), además de unos 30 lesionados. | El canciller hizo extensivo su pésame a los familiares y allegados de las víctimas. | Sentidas condolencias al Gobierno y pueblo de
(2026-04-14). Cuba agradece apoyo de diputados en estado mexicano de Tabasco. radiohc.cu La Embajada de Cuba en México agradeció este lunes a diputados del sureño estado de Tabasco el llamado a favor de la ayuda material a la isla, asediada por el bloqueo estadounidense, y la condena a las medidas coercitivas unilaterales. | La LXV Legislatura del Congreso de la entidad federativa aprobó el punto de acuerdo número 002, en el cual exhortan "respetuosamente al Gobierno de México a continuar brindando apoyo solidario al pueblo de Cuba, mediante el envío de asistencia humanitaria". | También a través de "la promoción de acuerdos de cooperación energética, en apego a la política exterior mexicana de respe…
(2026-04-14). Combaten incendio forestal en la provincia más occidental de Cuba. radiohc.cu Fuerzas del Cuerpo de Guardabosques (CGB) y entidades forestales de la occidental provincia cubana de Pinar del Río combaten un incendio forestal desatado en la zona de La Lanza, carretera Río del Medio, en el municipio de Minas de Matahambre. | Según información ofrecida a Radio Guamá por Nery López Puentes, jefe de la Defensa Civil en ese territorio, alrededor de 60 hombres del CGB de Viñales, Mantua y de Minas de Matahambre enfrentan las llamas, así como trabajadores de la Unidad Empresarial de Base Silvícola Santa Lucía, perteneciente a la Empresa Agroforestal. | Decenas de hombres deben incorporarse próximam…
(2026-04-14). Tony Wood: A Bolivarian Republic of Letters? newleftreview.org Tony Wood on Julio Cortázar, Carlos Fuentes, Gabriel García Márquez and Mario Vargas Llosa, Las cartas del Boom. Correspondence between four titans of the midcentury Latin American novel.
(2026-04-14). Italian Solidarity Association sends new container of aid to Cuba. radiohc.cu The Italian solidarity association La Villetta per Cuba has prepared a container with medicines and essential supplies, which will soon depart for the island, intended to alleviate the consequences of the United States blockade. | This Monday morning, members of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Italy, led by Ambassador Jorge Luis Cepero, supported this noble initiative to help their country, a new shipment that joins those regularly sent for the past three decades by this organization, headed by Luciano Iacovino. | Iacovino thanked the various entities and the Italian people in general for their support of his gro…