(2025-04-25). Ben-Gvir Says GOP Leaders Agree Gaza 'Food and Aid Depots Should Be Bombed'. scheerpost.com Itamar Ben Gvir — 2021. DedaSasha, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Brett Wilkins / An Israeli drone strike on a food distribution center in central
(2025-04-25). Israel's army is facing a crisis of dissent over the Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). Rafah No Longer Exists. This Is Part of Israel's Plan To Permanently Occupy Gaza. scheerpost.com An aerial view showing destruction in Rafah after Israeli forces withdrawal and as the ceasefire took hold, Gaza Strip. UNRWA, CC BY 4.0 By Tareq S. Hajjaj / Over the past month, the Israeli army has been methodically emptying Rafah of its residents and leveling what remains of its buildings. The city of Rafah and its surrounding towns are now virtua…
(2025-04-25). Yale Voids Pro-Palestine Group's Status After Protest of Israeli Police Minister. scheerpost.com
(2025-04-25). Fight for a socialist movement of the working class to defend students, academic freedom and democratic rights! wsws.org More than 1,500 student visas have been summarily revoked, including at least four at Wayne State University. Campus workers who have spoken out against genocide are having their jobs terminated at the University of Michigan.
(2025-04-25). 61 killed in Israeli raids in 12 hours on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 61 Palestinians in Gaza since dawn Thursday, including 46 in Gaza City and the northern areas of the Strip. The latest wave of bombardment has left behind scenes of devastation, including footage of a bloodied Palestinian child pleading for help amid the rubble.ÿ•ÿ´ÿ± ŸÇÿµŸÅ ÿ•ÿ≥ÿ±ÿßÿ¶ŸäŸÑŸä ÿπŸÜŸäŸÅ ÿ£ÿØŸâ ÿ•ŸÑŸâ…
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis: a Loss for Humanity. counterpunch.org We should have seen it coming — pope Francis had been sick, old and frail for some time. But still his death was a shock, reminding those who care of the lugubrious truth that there really are very few people of world renown standing up for the homeless, the destitute, the immigrant, the Gazan, the
(2025-04-25). Yemen's Houthi fighters down $200m worth of US drones in under six weeks. aljazeera.com US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump's air campaign.
(2025-04-25). Israeli reservist killed in northern Gaza combat, two other soldiers seriously wounded. haaretz.com The army announced that Master Sergeant (Res.) Asaf Cafri, 26, from Beit Hashmonai, a tank driver in the 79th Battalion of the 'Machatz' Brigade, was killed by sniper fire on Thursday. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and partner…
(2025-04-25). Israeli representation at pope funeral low after Gaza criticism. newarab.com 
Most major nations will be sending heads of state or government, or royalty, to The decision to keep the representation at about the lowest level possible is a It also f…
(2025-04-25). Cornell University cancels Kehlani concert over pro-Gaza stance. newarab.com 
Kehlani was scheduled to perform at the annual end of semester 'Slope Day' concert, in an announcement that was made on 10 April, however the Cornellians for Israel student group called on the institution to revoke the in…
(2025-04-25). Pentagon Denies Airstrike Killed Civilians at Yemen UNESCO Site, Points to Houthi Rocket. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). PLO votes to create first ever vice president post. newarab.com 
The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) voted on Thursday to establish the position of vice president, potentially paving the way for a successor to The move follows years of foreign calls to reform the organisation, and comes as Arab and Western powers envision an expanded role for Abbas' Palestinian Authority (PA) in…
(2025-04-25). Gaza: Common kitchens feed thousands as food stocks dwindle. icrc.org Inside Gaza's common kitchens is a man who refuses to look away…
(2025-04-25). The Multilayered Inhumanity of the Kentucky Derby. counterpunch.org 
Each year, many hundreds of colts race to their deaths. They run so hard their lungs bleed; diuretics prevent them from breathing out blood. They're given bisphosphonates that hastily patch up fractures without healing them. Phenylbutazone is used commonly as a pain reliever. Even the horses who escape the fate of running into the ground with compound fractures are running wounded and doped.
(2025-04-25). This Mental Health Awareness Month. counterpunch.org 
The United States has been in the throes of a mental health and overdose crisis so severe it has spanned five presidential administrations and been classified as an official state of emergency in three of them. No one knows exactly how this emergency will play out during the current Trumpian cocktail of uncertainty, fear, and cuts to
(2025-04-25). Trump World is a White World. counterpunch.org President Trump's policy initiatives appear driven by various motives, including retribution, personal enrichment, narcissism, petulance, and perhaps more. Yet an underlying goal in the President's agenda is white supremacy. At its core, MAGA means MAWA: Making America White Again. Fueled by racism, the so-called "Great Replacement Theory," which motivates Trump and his followers, envisions a
(2025-04-25). Starving the Poor to Feed the Rich. counterpunch.org 
As a child, I felt so fancy when we used the purple food stamps — those were the pretty ones. We were a hardworking, loving family. My parents ensured we weren't around anyone who tried to make us feel "less than" for needing help to make ends meet. That's just reality in America. When the
(2025-04-25). Every Accusation is a Confession: Insurrection Edition. counterpunch.org 
Article III of the US Constitution provides for congressional establishment of "inferior courts" — that is, courts other than the Supreme Court — and for congressional regulation of those courts' jurisdictions. In that sense, there's nothing unusual about US Senator Mike Lee's bill proposal for a streamlined appellate process where actions "commenced against the executive
(2025-04-25). The Myth of "The Economy" counterpunch.org 
The term "economy" is often used as a catch-all, but the way it's discussed by politicians and pundits is typically misleading. We frequently hear that "the economy" is growing, but this narrative obscures the fact that most people don't experience this growth equally. In reality, there are at least two distinct economies in every country:
(2025-04-25). David Brooks Gets Something Right. counterpunch.org 
You know something is up when the longtime deeply conservative establishment pundit David "Aw Shucks" Brooks calls for a "a comprehensive national civic uprising" against Trumpism, as he did one week ago. "It's time," Brooks wrote, "for Americans in universities, law, business, nonprofits and the scientific community, and civil servants and beyond to form one coordinated mass
(2025-04-25). Immigrants Are Our Neighbors, Isn't That Enough? counterpunch.org 
I recall seeing a sign in a yard in my small hometown of around 12,000 residents. "No matter where you are from," it said, "we're glad you are our neighbor." It was positioned defiantly, facing a Trump sign that had been plunged into the neighbor's yard across the street. It poignantly illustrated the tensions in
(2025-04-25). A Backward Look at Easter: The Possibility for White People to Lose Supremacy and Find Something Better. counterpunch.org 
[I] was quite content…to let everything about me go on, unquestioned, like a great machine — that was its habit and mine — to take it all for granted and consider it all right…there was nothing wrong in my world — or, if anything, not much — or, little or much, it was no affair
(2025-04-25). Could the Next Catholic Pope Be an American? counterpunch.org It's never happened before: the election of an American Pope. Normally, Pope's are chosen from the ranks of Italian cardinals and bishops — and indeed, an American Pope would have to be a cardinal — and no older than 80, normally, even to be considered. There are just 17 cardinals currently serving in the US
(2025-04-25). Critics of Serbian Students, From Liberals to Neo-Nazis. counterpunch.org 
In Serbia—perhaps the last corner of the world where Brussels' viceroys, now impotent even within the EU itself, are still inexplicably consulted—stabilocracy has imploded. Along with the collapse of the SNS (the ruling Serbian Progressive Party) regime, the entire political ecosystem that reliably upheld it for twelve years has come crashing down. Not merely because
(2025-04-25). The Bloodlands Between Russia and Turkey. counterpunch.org 
This is the seventeeth part in a series about riding night trains across Europe and the Near East to Armenia—to spend time in worlds beyond the pathological obsessions of Donald Trump. (This week, Trump and his cohort of white supremacists did their best to bankrupt the United States—by attacking the chairman of the Federal Reserve—no
(2025-04-25). How Can We Balance AI's Potential and Ethical Challenges? counterpunch.org Artificial intelligence is transforming industries by automating processes, improving efficiency, and detecting patterns that humans might miss. However, as AI continues to evolve, so do the challenges associated with its implementation. Issues such as data quality, bias, transparency, and privacy concerns raise critical ethical questions. Ensuring that AI operates fairly and effectively requires continuous improvement
(2025-04-25). Nuclear Power Reactors in Vermont? Not Again. counterpunch.org 
If there's one truth about the nuclear power industry, it would be that it is persistent. Despite the fact that nuclear power has been drastically curtailed in a few countries and is being rejected for economic and other reasons in many others, the industry continues to push its product as if it had never been
(2025-04-25). On Trump's Arrest of a Milwaukee Trial Judge. counterpunch.org 
(2025-04-25). How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring an End to Needless Animal Cruelty. counterpunch.org Billions of animals are killed each year to feed an unsustainable demand for meat. Lab-grown meat—also known as cultured, cultivated, cell-based, or clean meat—can offer a kinder alternative while still meeting the growing global demand for meat. Silicon Valley start-ups are racing to get lab-grown meat on the market. And with good reason. Bethan Grylls
(2025-04-25). New Filings: Government Admits It Had No Warrant for Mahmoud Khalil When Agents Took Him. commondreams.org In filings in the case of Mahmoud Khalil submitted to immigration court yesterday and federal court today, the Trump administration admitted he was taken without any kind of warrant and made new, false claims that Mr. Khalil had refused to cooperate with ICE agents and told them he was going to leave the scene to justify the agents' actions. The government's new version of events is contradicted by previous descriptions and video taken by his wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, who was eight months pregnant at the time. Said Marc Van Der Hout of Van Der Hout, LLP, who is representing Mr. Khalil along with his partner John…
(2025-04-25). Zionism Is The Single Greatest Threat To Free Speech In The Western World Today. thealtworld.com 
The Irish-language hip hop trio Kneecap Zionist outrage over the incident led to a
(2025-04-25). "Musk Is Scamming the City of Memphis" : Meet Two Brothers Fighting Colossus, Musk's xAI Data Center. democracynow.org 
We speak with two brothers who are fighting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI over its massive data center in Memphis, Tennessee, used to run its chatbot Grok. The facility is next to historically Black neighborhoods and is powered by 35 pollution-spewing methane gas turbines the company is using without legal permits. Musk says he wants to continue expanding the project. | "What's happening in Memphis is a human rights violation," says KeShaun Pearson, executive director of the environmental justice organization Memphis Community Against Pollution. "Elon Musk and xAI a…
(2025-04-25). "Sinners" : Director Ryan Coogler on His Latest Hit, Delta Blues, His Mississippi Roots & Vampires. democracynow.org 
We speak with acclaimed director Ryan Coogler about his latest film Sinners, which is set to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year. Starring Michael B. Jordan, the genre-bending horror film is set in the Mississippi Delta during Jim Crow and is a "cinematic gumbo" of various influences and themes, Coogler tells Democracy Now! | "I wanted to make a film that was kind of raging against the concept of genre and making the audience constantly question it, even while they were watching it," he says. In particular, the film celebrates Delta blues, music made by Black artists "l…
(2025-04-25). Headlines for April 25, 2025. democracynow.org Gaza Death Toll Since Israel Shattered Ceasefire in March Reaches 2,000, Entire Families Wiped Out, Trump Tells Putin to "STOP!" After Deadly Kyiv Attack and Amid Shaky Peace Talks, Reuters: Trump Will Offer $100+ Billion Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia, Indian and Pakistani Forces Exchange Fire Amid Mounting Kashmir Tensions, U.S. Judge Blocks Trump Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote, "The Next Version of 'The Big Lie'": Trump Orders Probe into Dem Fundraising Platform ActBlue, Federal Court Blocks Trump from Withholding Funds to Sanctuary Cities, Trump-Appointed J…
(2025-04-25). 'Essential' or 'propaganda': Pa. lawmakers differ on support for Trump's call to eliminate funding of NPR and PBS. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The White House plans to eliminate nearly all federal funding for public media, including NPR and PBS, and is seeking to rescind $1.1 billion allocated to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,
(2025-04-25). Philly Board of Education meeting: Parents and students testify about deteriorating buildings, teacher shortage. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Parents and students took to the mic with urgent concerns throughout the three-hour Philadelphia School Board meeting Thursday night, speaking out about school conditions, declining enrollment and staffing shortages. Some described a lack of adequate instruction in core classes for months at a time. Many urged the board to prioritize libraries in their financial plans. | Last night's meeting was a combination of a budget hearing and monthly action session. | Budget seaso…
(2025-04-25). The Climate Empire Strikes Back The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com While the climate realism movement might feel it has the wind at its back these days, the global climate empire is not going away quietly, or quickly. A new report by the Media Research Center and Bongino Report details just how far and deep the reach of the radical Soros-backed network reaches. The report finds that no fewer than 345 well-funded eco-activist groups push radical environmentalism worldwide. George Soros and his more-radical son Alex have spent more than $600 billion (with a "b") to exploit fears about climate change to push for more government control over the lives of ordinary people. We will go…
(2025-04-25). The Flawed ICAT Hurricane Loss Dataset: A Call for Scientific Integrity in Climate Research. wattsupwiththat.com Pielke's study meticulously documents how the ICAT dataset, initially based on his team's carefully curated hurricane loss data (Pielke et al. 2008; Weinkle et al. 2018), was altered by International Catastrophe Insurance Managers, LLC (ICAT) after a corporate acquisition.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis mural in North Philadelphia offers chance to reflect on 'all he brought to the world' following his death. whyy.org 
(2025-04-25). Fact-Check: Is Ukraine "Preparing to Lose US Support" thinktank.pk A recent article published by Russian state-affiliated media claims that Ukraine is preparing to lose all U.S. support as President Donald Trump pushes Kyiv to accept a "final offer" in peace negotiations and threatens to cut aid if talks stall. While the Bild report exists and references political tensions and diplomatic complexities in the Ukraine-U.S. …
(2025-04-25). Facing the Middle East with Felice Friedson Ep. 9: 'Gazans Are Not Hamas,' Says Anti-Hamas Leader Seeking US Dialogue. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). Mass Coral Bleaching Fake News Again. wattsupwiththat.com !!!!!!!!!FAKE NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!
(2025-04-25). Trump Is Scaring Donors Away From Progressive Nonprofits. theintercept.com 
As President Donald Trump guts the federal government, there's a greater need than ever for nonprofit organizations to step up and fill the void. But there's a Trump-shaped fundraising problem looming over the nonprofit sector. | Fearful of Trump's penchant for targeting his perceived political enemies, some nonprofit leaders say the large donors who help subsidize their operations are pulling back. Even though the Trump administration has said it will not move forward with a series of rumored executive actions targeting nonprofits, this retreat by large donors poses a critical problem — especially as th…
(2025-04-25). Death doula to a dying empire. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article What if movements played a role in helping ease the transition from our dying systems, empires and worldviews to whatever comes next? | This article
(2025-04-25). The Trump Administration's Lie Detector Dragnet. thedissenter.org 
[Editor's Note: Given news reports that embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
(2025-04-25). Hegseth Purges Defense Advisory Board After MAGA Came For It. theintercept.com Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sacked the members of a Pentagon advisory board after a fired staffer of his In a statement Thursday night, a Pentagon spokesperson said that Hegseth had removed members of the Defense Policy Board and other boards on Wednesday after a 45-day review. | The policy board included several members who have argued for wars in the Middle East. | Following the criticisms on Carlson's show, the Pentagon scrubbed the board's website this…
(2025-04-25). Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal murder charge in killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. whyy.org Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Friday to a federal murder charge in the killing of Mangione, 26, stood with his lawyers as he entered the plea, leaning forward toward a microphone as U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett asked him if understood the indictment and the charges against him. | Mangione said, "yes." Asked how he wished to plead, Mangione said simply, "not guilty…
(2025-04-25). Forecasters warn of fire risk amid low humidity, wind gusts as Pine Barrens fire burns. whyy.org Forecasters on Friday warned low humidity and gusty wind increased the risk that fire could develop across parts of New Jersey, Philadelphia and its suburbs and Delaware as firefighters continued to The National Weather Service discouraged any outdoor burning with low humidity, temperatures reaching near 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and southerly winds that could gust up to 20 mph (32 kph) across a swath of the Mid-Atlantic. There's a chance…
(2025-04-25). Francis Davis critiqued jazz as a 'force for understanding who we are'. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If Francis Davis were chasing a Holy Grail, it might have been John Coltrane. | The jazz great played his last Philadelphia show in 1966 at Temple University, where Davis, as a student, saw Coltrane for the first and only time. Although the sparsely attended show and its recording issued 48 years later both got mixed reviews, it spurred Davis' resolve to write about jazz, a pursuit that propelled the rest of his life. | A prolific critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The At…
(2025-04-25). Delaware school board member challenges residency of fellow board member living in Pakistan. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A member of the Christina school board in northern Delaware has gone to court to challenge another board member's fitness to serve on the board. | School board member Naveed Baqir has not been seen in the school district or his nominating district in close to 14 months. He has been living in Pakistan since January 2024 and attending meetings remotely. Doug Manley has argued that means he is no longer a Delaware resident and should no longer be allowed to be on the board. | D…
(2025-04-25). Studio 2 Extra: Haircuts for the homeless. whyy.org On this episode of Studio 2, Santiago joins co-host Cherri Gregg to talk about how his parents' battle with addiction helps him empathize with those living on the streets of Kensington, and his vision for the future of Empowering Cuts.
(2025-04-25). Trump's Very Stable Genius Coin. theintercept.com On the eve of his second inauguration, Donald Trump did something no U.S. president had ever done: He launched a meme coin. The cryptocurrency — whose value hinges more on hype than utility — surged to an all-time high of Both coins have since tumbled, but on Wednesday Trump's token briefly bumped up again to $15.47 before dipping. The latest surge came…
(2025-04-25). Israeli Minister Visits Mar-a-Lago, Miami PD, and Holocaust Sites in Florida Tour. themedialine.org 
(2025-04-25). VIDEO: Meet Bon chan: Tokyo s Most Famous Tortoise. thinktank.pk Tokyo, Japan — In a touching display of companionship, 72-year-old Hisao Mitani and his beloved tortoise Bon-chan have become local celebrities in Tokyo's Tsukishima neighborhood. Bon-chan, an African spurred tortoise now weighing around 100 kilograms, has been part of Mitani's life for 28 years. Once small enough to fit in his palm, Bon-chan was bought …
(2025-04-25). Ancient Chinese chime bells enter UNESCO list. tvbrics.com 
2,400-year-old bronze bells set to be recognised as a global musical treasure…
(2025-04-25). Brazil and Chile join forces to advance AI and develop regional language model. tvbrics.com 
The collaboration will include joint research initiatives…
(2025-04-25). BRICS civil society submits its proposals to group for first time. tvbrics.com Brazil's initiative was a step towards a more inclusive model of governance within the group, giving a formal voice to non-state actors…
(2025-04-25). Ethiopia's Health Minister urges African countries to build capacity for disease prevention. tvbrics.com 
Addis Ababa hosts three-day workshop to strengthen rapid response capacity and improve the quality of research-based services…
(2025-04-25). Indian official praises UAE's achievements in artificial intelligence. tvbrics.com 
The Emirates is introducing AI in such areas as healthcare, agriculture, energy, and infrastructure…
(2025-04-25). Iran climbs global steel rankings with March output surge. tvbrics.com 
Production jumps 3.7 per cent, securing seventh place…
(2025-04-25). Malaysia strengthens climate leadership with net zero carbon target by 2050. tvbrics.com 
As the incoming 2025 Chair of ASEAN, Malaysia is committed to leading stronger regional climate action…
(2025-04-25). New countries join international lunar station project. tvbrics.com 
The station will include modules on the Moon's surface and in lunar orbit…
(2025-04-25). Political scientist and orientalist Farhad Ibragimov: BRICS shapes new economic architecture. tvbrics.com 
The expert shared his opinion with TV BRICS at an event in Moscow…
(2025-04-25). Russia discusses BRICS countries' contribution to Great Victory. tvbrics.com 
The participants of the event discussed the issue of preserving historical memory…
(2025-04-25). Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak: Russia ready to facilitate expansion of ties between EAEU and Iran. tvbrics.com The Russian and Iranian sides also confirmed their readiness to work on the creation of onshore gas corridors…
(2025-04-25). Russian municipalities sign over 100 formal cooperation agreements with BRICS counterparts. tvbrics.com 
BRICS cooperation supports sustainable regional development…
(2025-04-25). ASEAN's Transnational Crime Challenge Requires a Regional Strategy with Teeth. unitedworldint.com ASEAN has traditionally enjoyed regional stability through diplomacy and consistency. Yet, with transnational crime, stability cannot be achieved through silence or soft coordination. By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer Southeast Asia is a center of global trade, digital technology, and urban growth. But it is increasingly also at the epicenter of transnational crime. From cyber-enabled fraud and …
(2025-04-25). From Ukraine to Greenland: NATO Battles on Multiple Fronts. thinktank.pk The upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague (June 24—26, 2025) arrives at a critical juncture for the alliance. With the United States signaling a reduced role in European security, NATO faces the dual challenge of addressing financial shortfalls and redefining its strategic objectives. Is the NATO Summit Poised to Become a Donor Conference? The …
(2025-04-25). 50 Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Vietnam War. whyy.org The Vietnam War changed the world — and the lives of millions of people, who remain scarred by the traumas they experienced. On this episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the war's end with stories that explore its lasting impact, from veterans struggling to reconcile the role they played in the deadly conflict, to Vietnamese refugees who are still working to put the pieces back together.
(2025-04-25). Moments of Clarity Alyssa Warcup Viola. whyy.org Alyssa Warcup is a student of the classical music game. She started on piano which led her to the violin. She knew she had a special ear for music. Her teachers encouraged her to stay with the school's programs to advance her socialization. Fortunately, there were no Viola Players and Alyssa found a home behind the strings. Making her way to the Curtis Institute of Music her clarification became crystal clear.
(2025-04-25). Oshkosh May Day 2025! wibailoutpeople.org 
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | May Day Rally at Opera House Square | 315 N Main Street, Oshkosh at 6 P.M.
(2025-04-25). Protest ICE the FBI April 25 in Milwaukee and April 26 in St. Francis! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-04-25). Trump Doesn't Need an Executive Order to Kill Progressive Nonprofits. theintercept.com As President Donald Trump guts the federal government, there's a greater need than ever for nonprofit organizations to step up and fill the void. But there's a Trump-shaped fundraising problem looming over the nonprofit sector. | Fearful of Trump's penchant for targeting his perceived political enemies, some nonprofit leaders say the large donors who help subsidize their operations are pulling back. Even though the Trump administration has said it will not move forward with a series of rumored executive actions targeting nonprofits, this retreat by large donors poses a critical problem — especially as th…
(2025-04-25). 'Sinners' Honored Juke Joints. Today, They're Fighting to Stay Open. capitalbnews.org 
This article was published in partnership with Scalawag, a publication centering Black folks in the South. Subscribe to its newsletters here. We put together this playlist featuring artists native to Mississippi to soundtrack your reading and trace the state's musical journey. The blues runs deep through Orlando Paden's veins. As a child, he danced for nickels …
(2025-04-25). Another Top Florida Democrat Leaves The Party, Calls it 'A Mess'. latintimes.com The Democratic Party's Senate Minority Leader in Florida, Jason Pizzo, announced he's changing his registration to no party affiliation…
(2025-04-25). Asian And European Stocks Rise In Wake Of Wall Street Rally. latintimes.com US stocks rallied for a third straight session on Thursday, shrugging off signs that US trade deals with China and the European Union aren't imminent despite promising signs elsewhere.
(2025-04-25). Bill Maher Responds To Larry David's Mocking NYT Op-Ed On Trump Dinner: 'I Don't Need To Be Lectured On Who Trump Is'. latintimes.com Bill Maher responded to Larry David's mocking op-ed of his dinner with President Donald Trump, saying he doesn't "need to be lectured on who Trump is" and defending his decision…
(2025-04-25). Democratic Senator Urges Party To Adopt 'Goddamn Alpha Energy' to "Contain and Defeat Donald Trump" latintimes.com Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has launched what she is calling a "military-style operational plan" to counter Donald Trump…
(2025-04-25). Democrats Slam Arrest of Wisconsin Judge: 'This Is Stuff I Expect From Third World Countries'. latintimes.com According to a now-deleted post by FBI Director Kash Patel, Dugan is accused of "intentionally misdirecting" ICE agents during an attempted arrest inside her courtroom…
(2025-04-25). Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos Expects To Get Over 7 Years In Prison For Lying Scheme. latintimes.com Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos said he's "totally resigned" to getting over 7 years in prison for a lying scheme…
(2025-04-25). Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos Gets Maximum Sentence Over Wire Fraud, Identity Theft Scheme. latintimes.com Disgraced Former Congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison over wire fraud and aggravated identity theft…
(2025-04-25). Experts Warn Getting Food Is 'Going To Be Complicated' As Trump Deportations Target Farm Workers. latintimes.com As the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts, workers across the agricultural sector are experiencing more raids and difficulty finding jobs.
(2025-04-25). FBI Director Patel Deletes Post Announcing Arrest of Milwaukee Judge For Allegedly Attempting To Help Migrant Avoid Being Arrested By ICE. latintimes.com FBI Director Kash Patel said a Milwaukee judge has been arrested for obstruction of ICE agents in Wisconsin. His publication has since been deleted…
(2025-04-25). Critics Slam Florida AG for Ignoring Court Order on Immigration Arrests: 'Not Complying In Good Faith'. latintimes.com Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is under scrutiny after issuing conflicting directives in the last few days…
(2025-04-25). Gen Z Rejects Trump On Inflation, But Reports Better Finances Than Older Generations: Poll. latintimes.com About 30% of Americans under 30 say their financial situation has worsened in the past year, while 27% say it's improved. Though that improvement number may seem small, Gen Z members were more likely than older generations to report better finances in the last year.
(2025-04-25). Hegseth Likely Targeted by 'Spyware' After Same Phone Number Used to Send Plans on Signal Connected to Facebook, Whatsapp, Experts Say. latintimes.com Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's phone number may have been compromised, with experts noting that the number has been published on the internet, potentially allowing access to classified information and posing a risk to national security.
(2025-04-25). Miami Considers Granting Police Immigration Enforcement Powers. latintimes.com Miami officers would operate under the "task force" model of the 287(g) program, which ICE has called a "force multiplier"
(2025-04-25). Mother Searching For Missing Mexicans Killed Along With Son. latintimes.com Maria del Carmen Morales was shot late Wednesday in Jalisco state, the prosecutor's office said, adding that initial indications were that the crime was unrelated to her activism.
(2025-04-25). Musk Seems To Tout 'Trump 2032' Hat Following 2028 Controversy: 'Think Ahead!'. latintimes.com Billionaire Elon Musk seemed to tout a "Trump 2032" hat as some Republicans openly discuss seeking ways to evade term limits…
(2025-04-25). MyPillow CEO's Lawyers Accused of Using AI to Help Write Legal Brief After Citing Cases That Don't Exist. latintimes.com Lawyers representing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell have been placed "on notice" for reportedly using artificial intelligence to help them write a legal brief in a defamation lawsuit.
(2025-04-25). NJ Wildfire: 19-Year-Old Charged With Arson As Blaze Burns 15,250 Acres. latintimes.com A teenager has been charged with arson in relation to a massive wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, that has been ravaging thousands of acres since Tuesday.
(2025-04-25). Remains Of 5,000-year-old Noblewoman Found In Peru Dig. latintimes.com The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
(2025-04-25). Republican Lawmakers Support Arrest Of Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan: 'Lock 'em up!!. latintimes.com Republican lawmakers backed the arrest of Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan, who stands accused of helping a migrant avoid arrest by ICE agents…
(2025-04-25). TikToker Accused of Trying to Cause 'Public Panic' After Predicting an Earthquake Would Strike 'Every City' in Viral Video. latintimes.com The Myanmar government said they would "take action effectively against those who write or spread or share fake news" following the TikToker's arrest.
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin Restores All Revoked Student Visas After Pushback From Courts. latintimes.com The Trump administration is restoring all revoked student visas after facing pushback from several courts across the country…
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin Restores All Terminated Records Regarding Student Visas After Pushback From Courts. latintimes.com The Trump administration is restoring all revoked student visas after facing pushback from several courts across the country…
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin's Deal With Contractor To Build Tent City for Migrants Falls Through, Posing Obstacle in Mass Deportation Efforts. latintimes.com A deal between the Trump administration and contractor Deployed Resources to build tent facilities for migrants waiting deportation was terminated.
(2025-04-25). Trump Wants to 'Rewrite the Rules' as He Launches 'Trump 2028' Campaign Merch. latintimes.com New products have been added to the president's merchandise site, including a campaign tee with "TRUMP 2028 (Rewrite the Rules)" emblazoned across the chest.
(2025-04-25). Trump Refuses to Support Taxing Millionaires Because They Would 'Leave the Country': 'That Would Be Bad'. latintimes.com President Trump maintained a tax on ultra-high-net-worth individuals like himself would "be bad" for the country since "the wealthy people pay the tax."
(2025-04-25). Tulsi Gabbard Blasted for 'False' Claim That Federal Employees Spent 'Half Their Day on DEI Work' Under Biden: 'Making It Up as She Goes'. latintimes.com Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard insisted that diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives had been a "huge distraction" for government workers.
(2025-04-25). In Hungary, Emmanuel Todd foresees the highly foreseeable doom of USA. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). Von der Leyen's paws are all over Ireland's counter disinformation strategy. strategic-culture.su
(2025-04-25). White House considering reviving Nazi fertility medal to encourage white women to have more children. skwawkbox.org 
Improved financial support or wages are not on the menu, but Nazi motherhood medal — hell yeah According to US news sources, the Trump White House is considering ideas for how to encourage women — apparently meaning white women, naturally — to have more children. One proposal, described as put forward by "pro-natal" activists Simone …
(2025-04-25). New Messaging Shows Promising Results in Persuading Americans to Support Taxing the Rich. scheerpost.com Protest to tax the rich stop cuts in social programs. Fibonacci Blue from Minnesota, USA, CC BY 2.0 By Hibba Meraay / Raising taxes on the rich is not only necessary —
(2025-04-25). SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal. sanews.gov.za SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has assured the public that it will ensure it will make adjustments to accommodate the withdrawal of the 0.5% increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT). | On Thursday, the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, indicated that he would withdraw the increase after introducing the Rates and Monetary Amounts and the Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill (Rates Bill) to Parliament. | "As the administrator of all national government tax measures, SARS will ensure that the necessary adjustments are made to accommodate this change. | "
(2025-04-25). South Africa steps up to save the African penguin. sanews.gov.za South Africa steps up to save the African penguin | As the world marks World Penguin Day, South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting one of its most iconic yet critically endangered species ⚪ the African penguin. | The Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE) has outlined bold steps being taken to halt the dramatic population decline of these seabirds, which have seen their numbers plummet to fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs in the country. | "The African penguin faces critical complexities, with fewer than 9 000 breeding pairs remaining in South Africa, earning them a criticall…
(2025-04-25). Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam. sanews.gov.za Four additional sluice gates opened at Vaal Dam | A total of 10 sluice gates are now in operation at the Vaal Dam, after authorities opened four more on Friday, to manage rising water levels. | This comes after water levels risen rapidly overnight in the Vaal Dam due to heavy inflows on the upper catchments, as a result of the continuous above-normal rainfall on already saturated catchments. | In a statement, the department announced that an additional four sluice gates were opened gradually on Friday from 9am until 1pm. | "This will bring the total number of gates open at the dam to 10. The dam is currently sit…
(2025-04-25). Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff. sanews.gov.za Tembisa Hospital fires pose safety risk to patients, staff | The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) has expressed concern regarding repeated fire outbreaks at the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital, in Gauteng. | This is after the second fire hit Tembisa Hospital at the main outpatient department on Wednesday. The smoke spread to the Eye Clinic and the nearby pharmacy, impacting areas that had initially been cleared from Saturday's fire. | This included the surgical outpatient department, medical outpatient department, family medicine, and the administration block, which were intended to serve as alte…
(2025-04-25). KZN Premier tables Budget Vote. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier tables Budget Vote | The R817.875 million allocation for the Office of the Premier is a strategic investment to ensure that the provincial government remains agile, efficient, and people centred, says KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli. | "Our vision is clear. We are building a capable and ethical state that fosters inclusive development, safeguards the vulnerable, and delivers with excellence," Ntuli said. | The Premier tabled the Office of the Premier's 2025/26 Budget Vote at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature, in Pietermaritzburg, on Thursday, under the theme: "Accelerating Inclusive Grow…
(2025-04-25). Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum. sanews.gov.za Minister Ramokgopa to participate in Harvard Ministerial Forum | Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa has been invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the United States. | It will be held from Sunday, 27 April to Wednesday, 30 April 2025. | "I am honoured to be invited to participate in the Harvard Ministerial Forum, which provides an excellent opportunity for high-level engagement, learning and exchange towards the advancement of national development, leadership and impactful governance," Ramok…
(2025-04-25). G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development. sanews.gov.za G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa's development | Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy solutions that will address the barriers that limit Africa's development and growth. | "During the discussion on the impediments to growth and development in Africa, members welcomed the work on strengthening institutions, addressing macroeconomic vulnerabilities, infrastructure development and the cost of capital," a joint statement by National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank said on Thursday. | Members endorsed a work programme proposed by South Afri…
(2025-04-25). Ukraine War Day Master Of The Steam. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
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(2025-04-25). Diplomacy Watch: The White House now wielding ultimatums. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Trump administration has threatened to
(2025-04-25). Cambodia Forgets Its Traditional Partners and Pivots to the West. globalresearch.ca The Ream Naval Base on the Gulf of Thailand in Cambodia has recently been put into operation. China facilitated the port's modernization, leading many foreign news outlets, especially American media, to claim that there was a Chinese naval base at …
(2025-04-25). Balcony solar took off in Germany. Why not the US? grist.org 
Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn't understand why that isn't happening. | The technology couldn't be easier to use — simply hang one or two panels over a railing and plug them into an outlet. The devices provide up to 800 watts, enough to charge a laptop or power a small fridge. They're
(2025-04-25). Despite global opposition, Trump just fast-tracked deep-sea mining. grist.org 
President Donald Trump wants federal agencies to fast-track applications for deep-sea mining in an effort to make the United States a global leader in the nascent industry. | Trump issued an executive order Thursday declaring that U.S. policy includes "creating a robust domestic supply chain for critical minerals derived from seabed resources to support economic growth, reindustrialization, and military preparedness." He described seabed mining as both an economic and national security imperative necessary to counter China. | "Our Nation must take immediate action to accelerate the responsible development of s…
(2025-04-25). Was Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood ban a bid to please Israel, Saudi? responsiblestatecraft.org 
(2025-04-25). Reform UK candidates have 'posted hate, pushed far-right conspiracies and praised extremists', investigation finds. leftfootforward.org Reform UK candidates are continuing to post hateful and extremist content online, even as party leader Nigel Farage insists that it has taken candidate vetting seriously. | An investigation by anti-extremist group Hope not Hate ahead of the upcoming local elections has found candidates who have called for 'one big nuke bomb' to remove Islam from the world, as well as others who have promoted the conspiracy theory that Muslims are seeking to "supplant the native population" in the UK. | Reform is putting up more than 1,600 candidates for 1 May's English council elections, and says it has made efforts to strengt…
(2025-04-25). Saudi Arabia's Weaponization of AI Against Political Islam. muslimskeptic.com The Saudi state has made it its mission to deform Islam into a soft, Israel-friendly Judeo-Islam—one where criticism of the Gulf rulers, Judaism, and Israel-sponsored Jewish terrorism are harshly suppressed. Moreover, this Islam would prevent the Muslim public from taking any action whatsoever against Israel, such as social media and political activism, protests, boycotting Israeli …
(2025-04-25). Nigel Farage slammed for 'wildly inaccurate' claims about children's mental health and SEND. leftfootforward.org 'Absolutely no one has got an autism diagnosis through the GP — this is just incorrect, wrong, fake news.'
(2025-04-25). San Francisco's Inimitable Artist, Richard "Luckey" Perri. counterpunch.org Think of San Francisco artists and you're likely to think of Ruth Asawa, whose work is currently on exhibit at SFMOMA, and Wayne Thieibaud, who had his first show in SF in 1960 and whose work is now at the Legion of Honor. To those artists add the name Richard ("Luckey") Perry, whose colorful paintings
(2025-04-25). Belarusian foreign minister concerned about West usurping tools of international politics. eng.belta.by Maxim Ryzhenkov noted: "When you read about some sanctions that are being introduced against Belarus, Russia, China, Iran, and other countries, they have nothing to do with bringing us closer to democracy."
(2025-04-25). MFA: Belarus and China act in a unified manner. eng.belta.by The parties focused on the interaction of the two countries within the framework of international organizations. According to the deputy minister, Belarus and China act in a unified manner.
(2025-04-25). Belarus streamlines import of drones in interests of certain organizations. eng.belta.by The document amends Decree No.297 "On state registration and operation of civil unmanned aerial vehicles" of 25 September 2023.
(2025-04-25). Lukashenko announces plans to take stock of Chernobyl programs. eng.belta.by I intend to comprehensively analyze the results of the programs to | revive the territories affected by the Chernobyl disaster, Belarusian | President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-04-25). Belarus' delegation arrives in Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral. eng.belta.by The delegation also includes the ambassador to the Holy See and the charge d'affaires in Italy.
(2025-04-25). Azarenka advances to Madrid Open doubles round two. eng.belta.by In the opener Victoria Azarenka and Ashlyn Krueger of the United States defeated Demi Schuurs of the Netherlands and Asia Muhammad of the United States, 6-4, 6-4.
(2025-04-25). Eight medals for Belarus at All-Russian Throwing Competitions in Sochi. eng.belta.by Team Belarus clinched four gold, three silver and one bronze medals.
(2025-04-25). Rahaf taught me the true meaning of being a sister. electronicintifada.net I can no longer share life's joys and sorrows with my once constant companion.
(2025-04-25). Acclaimed Storyteller, Best Selling Author And Philanthropist, James Patterson To Receive Lifelong Learning Award From WHYY, May 14. whyy.org
(2025-04-25). Deporting Dissent—Palestine Chronicle. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-04-25). Kehlani Removed From Cornell University Performance Due to Opposition to Israel's War in Gaza. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-04-25). South African and Palestinian Struggles. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-04-25). The Assassination of Fred Hampton: New Documents Reveal Involvement of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-04-25). Detroit Uber Eats Driver Sent to El Salvador After Making a Wrong Turn While Delivering McDonald's. latintimes.com
(2025-04-25). Trump Admin Initially Sought To Bring Back Abrego Garcia From El Salvador But Changed Course As White House Got Involved: Report. latintimes.com
(2025-04-25). SASSA Gold Cards to continue working beyond 31 May 2025. sanews.gov.za
(2025-04-25). Pentagon stops being coy about space war. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-25). From barracks to battleships, cost control is MIA. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-04-25). India and Pakistan cascading toward war after New Delhi blames Islamabad for terrorist attack. wsws.org Islamabad has warned that it will consider it "an act of war," if India makes good on its threat to cut off Pakistan's access to the water upon which its power grid and irrigation network rely.
(2025-04-25). Spain's PSOE-Sumar government to impose unpopular ‚Ǩ10 billion military spending hike by decree. wsws.org Sánchez plans to impose this increase by decree, bypassing the normal budgetary process, underscoring how militarism and war are inseparable from a drive to dictatorship at home.
(2025-04-25). China demands withdrawal of all unilateral tariffs if US wants trade talks. wsws.org Chinese government officials have said claims by the Trump administration that there are "active" discussions between Washington and Beijing are "fake news."
(2025-04-25). 1 year since the arrest of the Ukrainian socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Exactly one year ago, the Ukrainian socialist and leader of the Young Guard of Bolshevik-Leninists was arrested by the Ukrainian Secret Service.
(2025-04-25). Moroccan dock workers stop F-35 war plane components from reaching Israel. wsws.org Anti-genocide protests which have taken place regularly in Morocco escalated to coincide with the arrival of the US-flagged Maersk Detroit and another container ship involved in the onward transit of the components to Israel, the Nexoe Maersk.
(2025-04-25). Michigan autoworkers speak on tariffs as Stellantis pauses production of Jeep Grand Cherokee in Detroit. wsws.org With Trump's tariffs on auto parts set to begin May 3, the UAW has ignored or tried to downplay the mounting attacks on auto jobs.
(2025-04-25). In memory of Wolfgang Weber: A fighter for Trotskyism. wsws.org The following remarks were delivered to a January 19 meeting by David North, chairman of the International Editorial Board of the World Socialist Web Site.
(2025-04-25). Australian election: Labor's posturing on penalty rates covers up real record on jobs, wages. wsws.org Labor's proposed change would not protect workers from the elimination or slashing of penalty rates through union-management agreements.
(2025-04-25). Trump rages as court rulings hamper his illegal actions. wsws.org The legal setbacks have already prompted House passage of a law against "rogue judges," while Trump for the first time attacked the Supreme Court publicly.
(2025-04-25). Earthquake in Istanbul shows millions at risk. wsws.org The ruling class and all its parties are indifferent to the fact that earthquakes and similar natural phenomena threaten millions of people. This shows that there is no other way out than for the working class to mobilise and take matters into its own hands.
(2025-04-25). Workers and youth support SEP (Australia) election campaign. wsws.org "All these parties, Labor, Liberal, whatever, it's just a faàßade. At the end of the day they all want the same thing."
(2025-04-25). Souleymane's Story, Xoftex and Where the Wind Comes From: "I don't know why I came to France" wsws.org The phrase "precarious work" may be metaphorical in some cases, but in the unstable and perilous existence Souleymane leads the "precariousness" is real and ever-present.
(2025-04-25). US warplanes bomb four Yemeni provinces in fresh aggression. presstv.ir US warplanes have carried out a series of new air attacks against Yemen, including strikes on the capital province of Sana'a and the strategic western province of Hudaydah.
(2025-04-25). Yemen downs seven US Reapers worth $200 million in six weeks. presstv.ir American defense officials report that Yemeni forces have shot down seven US Reaper drones in recent weeks, resulting in a loss of more than $200 million loss for the United States.
(2025-04-25). Oil Minister Paknejad: Russia to build nuclear plant in Iran with own funds. presstv.ir Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad saysTehran and Moscow have agreed on the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Iran with a credit line allocated by Russia.
(2025-04-25). China supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program, diplomatic engagement: Envoy. presstv.ir A Chinese envoy says his country supports the IAEA's constructive role in solving the Iranian nuclear issue through diplomacy.
(2025-04-25). Ukraine may have to 'give up land' to Russia to secure peace: Kiev mayor. presstv.ir Mayor of Kiev Vitaly Klitschko has said his country may have to "give up territory" to Russia as a "painful solution" to securing "temporary" peace and halting the ongoing armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
(2025-04-25). Lebanese parliament speaker rejects disarmament of Hezbollah amid Israeli aggression. presstv.ir Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri says the Hezbollah resistance movement will not hand over its weapons before Israel fulfills its ceasefire agreement obligations.
(2025-04-25). UN blasts Israeli settler deadly violence as settlers storm West Bank town, desecrate shrines. presstv.ir The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has slammed the ongoing fatal violence committed by Israeli settlers and the regime's forces in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-04-25). 'Foremost priority': Iran says 'ready' to forge greater understanding between Pakistan, India. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran is ready to forge greater understanding between Pakistan and India.
(2025-04-25). Norway establishes diplomatic ties with State of Palestine amid Israel's Gaza genocide. presstv.ir Norway has formally accepted the credentials of the new Palestinian ambassador, Marie Sedin, as it officially establishes diplomatic relations with Palestine amid the ongoing genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-04-25). Araghchi arrives in Oman for US talks; termination of inhumane sanctions 'priority'. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister arrives in Oman for a third round of indirect nuclear talks with the United States.
(2025-04-25). Yemenis hold nationwide rallies to condemn US aggression, support Palestine. presstv.ir Thousands of Yemenis have once again held nationwide rallies, reiterating their solidarity with Palestinians while condemning the US attacks against their homeland.
(2025-04-25). WFP: Food stocks depleted in Gaza due to all-out Israeli blockade. presstv.ir A critical humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the Gaza Strip as the World Food Programme (WFP) says it has completely depleted its food stocks for families in the besieged Palestinian territory.
(2025-04-25). US universities defy Trump deportations of foreign students. presstv.ir US universities are providing help to foreign students to withstand President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, including advising them not to leave the country and guiding them on how to complete degrees.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Attack: US Panel 'Nukes' New York Times' Narrative For Calling Terrorists 'Militants'. hindustantimes.com The Trump administration sharply reacted against 'The New York Times' over its coverage of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The US House Foreign Affairs Committee accused the publication of downplaying the gravity of the incident by using terms like "militants" and "gunmen" instead of "terrorists".
(2025-04-25). Trump running out of patience with Putin? Rare rebuke: 'Vladimir, stop' | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, following Russia's largest assault on the Ukrainian capital in months. Trump posted on Truth Social that he was "not happy" with the attacks, calling them "not necessary" and "very bad timing," and urged Putin to "STOP!" while highlighting the staggering toll of "5000 soldiers a week dying" and pressing for a peace deal. Watch for more.
(2025-04-25). Trump To Impose More Sanctions On Russia After Kyiv Missile Attack? U.S. President Responds | Putin. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump made a scathing remark after Russia launched the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital since last summer. Speaking alongside the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Stà∏re, Trump said, "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv." Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Trump's Top Diplomat Rubio Mocks NATO's 'Junior Partners'; 'NATO Is Good Only As Long As…'. hindustantimes.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mocked NATO allies. Speaking with 'The Free Press', Rubio described the current arrangement within the military bloc as the US and "a bunch of junior partners". He also renewed pressure on NATO allies to increase defence spending. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-04-25). Chinese company develops massive aircraft carrier car. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – XPENG AEROHT, the largest flying car company in Asia and a key part of the XPENG Motors ecosystem, has developed a massive "aircraft carrier" car.Chinese massive aircraft carrier car: XPENG AEROHT, a Chinese company, has successfully developed a massive "aircraft carrier" car measuring 5.5 meters long, 2 meters wide, and 2 meters high. According to the company, the vehicle's cabin can accommodate around four passengers. | Instead of a traditional trunk, it features a dedicated space for a small helicopter, which can carry nearly two people. | Notably, despite its large size, the vehicle can easi…
(2025-04-25). Adidas to pay $6.2M to former employee in racism case. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — Adidas, the renowned German athletic apparel and footwear company, is being sued by a former employee in a racism case. The company is reportedly required to compensate the former employee with approximately $6.2 million.Adidas accused in racism case: April Burton, a former Adidas employee, is currently suing the company, alleging she was called a "monkey." | Burton claims she was fired immediately after reporting the incident to management. Adidas is now facing a racism lawsuit, with Burton seeking approximately $6.2 million in compensation. | Burton claims that the Human Resources depart…
(2025-04-25). Video: Explosion in Moscow suburb claims top military official. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A car bomb explosion in Moscow's Balashikha district kills Russian General Yaroslav Moskalyuk, prompting a major criminal investigation.The so-called "Moscow crime" is captured on video, and it provides information on the assassination of the Moscow police officer.A Volkswagen Golf had an explosion earlier today, on Friday, next to home number 2 on Nesterov Street in Balashikha, which is located in the Moscow Region. A criminal investigation has been initiated by the Russian Investigative Committee on the basis of the indications of crimes that are mentioned in Article 105 and Article 222.1 of the Russ…
(2025-04-25). Ben Gvir blocked by Synagogues amid US tour. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir faces protests and synagogue bans during his controversial visit to the United States.Itamar Ben Gvir, the Minister of National Security for Israel, has been the target of protests during his current tour to the United States. Jewish synagogues have barred him from making a lecture, and university students have rallied against him.During his current tour to the United States, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has been the subject of protests. When he attempted to deliver a speech at a Jewish synagogue, he was barred from doing so. There were also demons…
(2025-04-25). $6M auction for first editions of Shakespeare's plays. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA — A rare set of first editions of some of Shakespeare's plays is expected to be sold at auction for approximately $6 million. The auction will be held in London next month by Sotheby's, one of the world's largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. The company operates in 80 locations across 40 countries.Shakespeare's plays for $6 million: If you are a fan of Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, or King Lear, do not miss the upcoming auction in London next month. A rare set of first editions of William Shakespeare's collected works—including these iconic plays—wil…
(2025-04-25). First hydrogen helicopter completes test flight. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Unither Therapeutics, a US-based biotechnology company specializing in innovative treatments for chronic illnesses, has announced the successful test flight of the world's first hydrogen-powered helicopter.R44 first hydrogen helicopter: US company Unither Therapeutics announced the test launch of its hydrogen-powered helicopter. According to the company, the aircraft successfully completed a test flight lasting three minutes and 16 seconds in total. | Notably, the R44 helicopter was equipped with a hydrogen tank and two cooling engines. Its original engine was removed and replaced with a hydroge…
(2025-04-25). Islamabad freezes all bilateral ties with India. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Pakistan has launched a series of sweeping countermeasures against India in response to what it called "unilateral and illegal" actions following the deadly Pahalgam attack in occupied Kashmir. The decisions were announced after Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting of the National Security Committee in Islamabad, which focused on India's recent provocations and growing regional instability.Ÿàÿ≤€åÿ±Ÿê ÿßÿπÿ∏ŸÖ ŸÖÿ≠&Yum…
(2025-04-25). Pakistan to retaliate after India's decisions to close border, expel diplomats. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said an urgent meeting is being held for the national security committee to discuss measures to be taken after India's border unrest."The meeting of the national security committee starts," the Information Ministry said on Thursday, after New Delhi's threats to punish gunmen responsible for killing 26 people in Kashmir.India took some strict measures against Pakistan, a day after 26 people were killed after armed men opened fire at a Himalayan tourist attraction in Indian-administered Kashmir.üìå FACTBOX | üëâ New…
(2025-04-25). The 23rd International Committee of the Red Cross Essay Competition for East African Universities. icrc.org Building a Culture of Respect for International Humanitarian Law (IHL): Challenges and Prospects…
(2025-04-25). Highlights of the ICRC's activities in Venezuela and the Caribbean in 2024. icrc.org Strengthening partnerships for sustainable humanitarian action…
(2025-04-25). The challenge of access to maternal health care for women in the Central African Republic. icrc.org Photographs by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, winner of the 14th ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or award.
(2025-04-25). Artificial intelligence in the military domain: ICRC submits recommendations to UN Secretary-General. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Azerbaijan: A mine survivor's journey of resilience and raising awareness. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Bangladesh: Our work in 2024 – facts and figures. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Empress Shōken Fund announces grants in 2025 to support Red Cross and Red Crescent projects in 17 countries. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Frequently asked questions about the ICRC's work in Myanmar. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). ICRC in South Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Final Environmental and Social Safeguard Documents for Consultation – Strengthening Community Resilience (SCORE) April 2025. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Myanmar: Landmine awareness saves lives amid conflict and natural disasters. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Rwanda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Tool on African Traditions and the Preservation of Humanity in Warfare. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Two years of devastation in Sudan: A civilian toll that cannot be ignored. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Uganda: Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Myanmar: ICRC calls for courageous decisions to bring respite to suffering communities. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Senior police officials from 63 countries meet in Colombia to strengthen the implementation of international standards in police operations. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Somalia: Frontline hospitals under pressure as fighting escalates. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Sudan: "We have nothing to go back to" — new report sheds light on two years of devastation in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). The ICRC's Bangkok Regional Delegation: Key Activities in 2024. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). Eighty Years On: Honouring the Memory, Upholding Our Humanity. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). The ICRC is registering unprecedented numbers of missing persons. icrc.org
(2025-04-25). As Trump looms over Canadian elections, affordability a key factor. aljazeera.com As Canada goes to polls on Monday, Trump threats are key as are cost of living issues.
(2025-04-25). About 250,000 mourners pay final respects to Pope Francis, Vatican says. aljazeera.com Vatican says about 250,000 mourners filed through St Peter's Basilica during a three-day lying in state.
(2025-04-25). Brazil's ex-President Collor de Mello arrested after corruption sentence. aljazeera.com Collor, 75, held by federal police in the northeastern city of Maceio, capital of Alagoas state, lawyer says.
(2025-04-25). More than 480 civilians killed in Sudan's North Darfur over two weeks: UN. aljazeera.com Women, girls and boys suffered reported sexual attacks in the latest violence.
(2025-04-25). UN says its food stocks in Gaza completely 'depleted' amid Israeli blockade. aljazeera.com More than 400,000 people who rely on UN-supplied meals will be affected, WFP warns.
(2025-04-25). Venezuelans in 'state of uncertainty' over US temporary protected status. aljazeera.com Trump's push to end status shielding foreign nationals from deportation to dangerous countries has 'everyone afraid'.
(2025-04-25). What is the No 1 killer of college-age people in US? Data says gun violence. aljazeera.com Firearms are the leading cause of death for US young people aged 18 to 25, surpassing drug poisoning and other causes.
(2025-04-25). What to expect as Iran and US head for more nuclear talks in Oman. aljazeera.com The expert-level technical talks could determine the specifics of nuclear and sanctions commitments by the two sides.
(2025-04-25). Who is attending the pope's funeral? aljazeera.com Dozens of heads of state – some of whom had better relations with the pope than others – will be in attendance.
(2025-04-25). 'Ciao Papa': Rome gears up to bid farewell to Pope Francis. aljazeera.com Hoteliers field a surge in bookings while Romans, religious pilgrims and migrants reflect on the death of "a good man".
(2025-04-25). Trump eyes diplomacy in Rome at Pope Francis's funeral. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump says he expects to meet with foreign leaders while he's in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral.
(2025-04-25). World leaders descend on Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral. aljazeera.com World leaders paid their respects to Pope Francis Friday, ahead of his funeral Saturday.
(2025-04-25). Could Canada really become the US's 51st state? aljazeera.com Could Canada become the 51st US state? Redi Tlhabi speaks with Canada's ambassador to the United Nations, Bob Rae.
(2025-04-25). Will Trump-Bukele ties worsen the threat to migrant rights? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks with experts on fears of human rights abuses during Trump's immigration crackdown.
(2025-04-25). Copa del Rey final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona — Los Blancos boycott build-up. aljazeera.com Real Madrid shun all pre-Copa del Rey activities after referee for final stages his own news conference on Friday.
(2025-04-25). Copa del Rey final referee breaks down over Real Madrid TV pressure. aljazeera.com Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea emotionally responds to Real Madrid TV pressure before refereeing the Copa del Rey final.
(2025-04-25). Eubank fined after missing weight limit before Benn showdown. aljazeera.com Chris Eubank Jr fined £375,000 after missing the weight limit for Saturday's grudge match with Conor Benn.
(2025-04-25). 'This is one minute to midnight': British MP visits occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com British MP Shockat Adam travelled to the occupied West Bank to see Israel's treatment of Palestinians.
(2025-04-25). China pledges support for economy, dismisses US claims on tariff talks. aljazeera.com Beijing dismisses President Donald Trump's claims of being engaged in tariff negotiations.
(2025-04-25). 'We are condemned': Kashmiri tourism pays the price of Pahalgam killings. aljazeera.com Millions of tourists visited Indian Kashmir in 2024 but that is set to change.
(2025-04-25). India, Pakistan trade gunfire as tensions rise over deadly Kashmir attack. aljazeera.com Pakistan promises to defend sovereignty as India's Modi pledges to hunt Pahalgam gunmen 'to the ends of the Earth'.
(2025-04-25). Japan introduces urgent economic measures to ease pain from US tariffs. aljazeera.com Package includes support for corporate financing, and subsidies for petrol prices and electricity bills.
(2025-04-25). Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2025-04-25). Nepal village ravaged by 2015 earthquake now a reluctant tourist hotspot. aljazeera.com Langtang was destroyed in the earthquake and 300 people there died. But others returned and rebuilt a tourist haven.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's funeral to be less costly than his predecessors'. aljazeera.com Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.
(2025-04-25). Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry. aljazeera.com The executive order will help private deep-sea mining companies to access mineral-rich nodules on the sea floor.
(2025-04-25). US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report. aljazeera.com The deal could be announced during US President Donald Trump's planned trip to the Middle East next month.
(2025-04-25). 'We're cursed': Kashmiris under attack across India after Pahalgam killings. aljazeera.com India blames Pakistan for the killing of 26 tourists. But on city streets, Kashmiris are facing Indians' anger.
(2025-04-25). Why the Palestinian Authority's Abbas is under pressure to pick a successor. aljazeera.com Concern is growing within the Palestinian Liberation Organization that Israel might exploit Abbas's departure.
(2025-04-25). India's Waqf Amendment Act: Who needs bulldozers when you have bureaucrats? aljazeera.com These days the Indian state is appropriating Muslim property not through violence, but paperwork.
(2025-04-25). US-Iran nuclear talks explained | Start Here. aljazeera.com Trump, Iran and everything you need to know about the nuclear talks.
(2025-04-25). Thunder rally for record comeback to defeat Grizzlies in Game 3 of Playoffs. aljazeera.com Oklahoma City Thunder produce a record comeback in their playoff to claim three-game lead against Memphis Grizzlies.
(2025-04-25). Copa del Rey 2025 final: Real Madrid vs Barcelona — start, teams, favourite. aljazeera.com Barcelona and Real Madrid clash in a mouth-watering King's Cup final featuring the two giants of Spanish football.
(2025-04-25). Israeli forces erect metal gates cutting off Jenin refugee camp. aljazeera.com Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank have installed metal gates cutting off the Jenin refugee camp.
(2025-04-25). Mummy found in Peru could be 5,000 years old. aljazeera.com Archaeologists have uncovered the preserved body of a woman, who they believe is up to five thousand years old.
(2025-04-25). West Bank conditions "a strategic erosion" of Palestinian life. aljazeera.com Independent UK MP Shockat Adam describes how conditions in the occupied West Bank are dehumanising Palestinians.
(2025-04-25). US backed proxy war against Myanmar Junta and Bangladesh dilemma. ummid.com Highly placed sources said that the mission is to support a US-backed proxy war in Rakhine state against the Myanmar military junta, and wants Bangladesh to join.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis's Legacy of Love and Peace. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-04-25). Who's attending Pope Francis's funeral. geo.tv 
Pope Francis speaks during an exclusive interview with Reuters, at the Vatican, July 2, 2022. — ReutersPARIS: The Vatican on Thursday said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's funeral, including 50 heads of state and 10 reigning…
(2025-04-25). Beijing warns Washington against 'hyping' as US warship sails in Taiwan Strait. geo.tv 
The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Mason pulls alongside a fleet replenishment oiler in the Atlantic Ocean, July 17, 2021. — ReutersBEIJING: Beijing has cautioned Washington against what it called "public hyping" after a US guided missile destroyer sailed…
(2025-04-25). UN urges Pakistan, India to have 'maximum restraint' after IIOJK attack. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). China considers exempting some goods from US tariffs: source. geo.tv 
(2025-04-25). Vatican braces for huge crowds ahead of Pope Francis' funeral. geo.tv 
People queue to enter St. Peter's Basilica to pay respects as Pope Francis lies in state, as seen from Rome, Italy, April 25, 2025. — ReutersThe Vatican will make final preparations Friday for Pope Francis' funeral as the last of the huge crowds of mourners file through St Pete's…
(2025-04-25). The creative playbook behind Turkey's mass protests. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Election 2025: The media and the government-opposition duopoly. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Human Rights Commission drops case against Sydney Uni academics accused of antisemitism. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Jordan van den Lamb: 'Australia can afford to house everyone'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Making housing a human right requires systemic change. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Outcry as federal regulator gives Santos' Barossa gas the go ahead. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Peace is union business. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Protesters call for housing justice outside MP Janelle Saffin's office. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Racism, imperialism and the ANZAC myth. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Rising Tide calls on people to vote for the climate. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Silence is no response to slaughter; recognise Palestine. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Stand up for workers this May Day. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Union warns of 'devastating' Coalition cuts to public service. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Vic police shooting of young Somali man 'straight out murder'. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). Vote for Palestine this federal election. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-04-25). The moral abyss engulfing Netanyahu be masked by attacking the Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com From U.S. President Trump to Education Minister Yoav Kisch, those responsible for the fate of the 59 hostages still in Gaza do not seem to care ‚ñ Even for Holocaust Remembrance Day, Netanyahu did not pause his smear hate campaign against Shin Bet director Ronen Bar…
(2025-04-25). Two shot dead, one seriously wounded, in suspected criminal dispute in Israeli Arab city. haaretz.com According to Haaretz's figures, 77 people have been murdered in Israel's Arab community since the start of the year — a significant spike in comparison to previous years…
(2025-04-25). Far-right Israeli minister faces protests and cancellations as his U.S. tour continues. haaretz.com Young Israel of Woodmere, the home synagogue of former U.S. ambassador to Israel David Friedman, cancelled a planned appearance by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was also heckled at a private event in New York…
(2025-04-25). Over 900 Israelis murdered in terrorist acts since October 7 Hamas attack, data shows. haaretz.com Official statistics released ahead of Memorial Day show that 4,503 civilians have been killed since the founding of Israel, including 934 since the October 7 Hamas attack in 2023…
(2025-04-25). Hebrew University ordered to hand over student info as police search for protester. haaretz.com On his first day as a judge, Ariel Erlich — whose nomination was supported by Justice Minister Yariv Levin, the leader of the coalition's judicial coup — ordered the university to provide investigators with the personal information of hundreds of students…
(2025-04-25). learned I had Jewish roots at 30. That was a secret kept from the. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A German woman who has been denied aliyah despite her connection to Judaism, and an Israeli saz musician who is all about Israeli-Turkish relations…
(2025-04-25). Beyond Jewish suffering: Holocaust education finally includes other victims of the Nazis. haaretz.com For the first time, the Education Ministry has approved a curriculum about the non-Jewish groups targeted by the Nazis, from gays they considered reeducating to the people sent for sterilization and those who were the first victims of the gas chambers…
(2025-04-25). A new Hebrew edition of Mein Kampf was nixed. What did it actually say? haaretz.com Why did the Hebrew University shut down a revised edition of excerpts of Hitler's work? It depends on whom you ask…
(2025-04-25). Israel Police arrest Islamic Jihad agent in West Bank planning to execute terror attack. haaretz.com GAZA WAR: IDF reservist killed in northern Gaza, two soldiers seriously wounded ‚ñ ISRAEL: House arrest of Qatargate suspect extended by two weeks; Israeli Mossad chief to meet Qatari PM for hostage talks ‚ñ GAZA: 61 reportedly killed Thursday; IDF chief says operations will expand if no progress in hostage returns seen ‚ñ IRAN: Foreign minister ready to meet E3 countries for talks, following U.S. momentum…
(2025-04-25). depressing déjà vu: Directionless war and sacrificing hostages for power. haaretz.com At a time when Netanyahu is again ready to sacrifice the hostages for the sake of the coalition, Smotrich has become the most powerful figure in Israel ‚ñ What was the imperial family doing on Holocaust Remembrance Day? ‚ñ After Bar's affidavit, who believes the prime minister's version of events…
(2025-04-25). Mahtab Hussain confronts Muslim surveillance in new exhibition. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). Congo, M23 commit to work towards peace after Doha talks. newarab.com 
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels on Wednesday Their agreement to the text raised a glimmer of hope the latest cycle of violence in a decades-long conflict rooted in the Rwandan genocide might ease. | But sources in the two delegations expressed frustration over the pace of negotiations. | Each side released the same statement separa…
(2025-04-25). DNA study reveals most Phoenicians were not from the Levant. newarab.com 
A new DNA study into The study, published in the Nature journal, analysed a large sample of genomes from human remains buried in Phoenician and Punic sites from aro…
(2025-04-25). Dutch spy agency accuses Iran of 'assassination attempt'. newarab.com 
(2025-04-25). Iraq's top court delays ruling on maritime deal with Kuwait. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-25). Lebanon amends banking secrecy law in key reform. newarab.com 
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(2025-04-25). Pakistan vs India: Why is Kashmir back in the headlines. newarab.com 
A Dozens were killed after four armed gunmen opened fire on a group of vacationers in the tourist town of Pahalgam, in what is being described as the deadliest attack that has taken place on tourists since 2000.
(2025-04-25). Rubio: Iran can't enrich uranium, only import for civil use. newarab.com 
Iran will have to stop enriching uranium under any deal with the United States and could only import what is needed for a civilian nuclear program, However, Iran has already made clear that its right to enrich uranium is not negotiable. | When asked about Rubio's comments, a senior Iranian official, close to Iran's negotiating team, again said on Wednesday "zero enrichment is unacceptable." | The U.S. is seeking t…
(2025-04-25). David Harvey: On Sraffa's Trail. newleftreview.org David Harvey recalls a lifetime of encounters, actual and intellectual, with the enigmatic Piero Sraffa. Interlocutor of Wittgenstein, Keynes and Robinson; devastating critic of neoclassical economics; helpmeet of Gramsci and rescuer of his Prison Notebooks. Reflections on an éminence grise of twentieth-century intellectual life.
(2025-04-25). Ed McNally: Instruments of Empire. newleftreview.org Ed McNally on Hugh Wilford, The CIA: An Imperial History. Antidote to apologias for the US intelligence agency, a periodization from the Truman Doctrine to the 'war on terror'.
(2025-04-25). Jiwei Xiao: China's Worker Artists. newleftreview.org Jiwei Xiao on Margaret Hillenbrand, On the Edge. Analysis of working-class precarity as a structure of feeling, manifest in Chinese literary and visual culture.
(2025-04-25). Loic Wacquant: Punish to Rule. newleftreview.org If punishment was central to colonial statecraft—police, courts and prisons forming a 'penal triad'—how has this logic mutated since? A comparative survey of the forms of official violence that upheld empires past sheds light on techniques for domesticating today's hyperghettos and banlieues.
(2025-04-25). Lola Seaton: Trusting Art? newleftreview.org Replying to Malcolm Bull's hypotheses in NLR 151 on the balance of trust in the artworld and cryptocurrency, Lola Seaton asks what distinguishes readymade works, like Cattelan's banana, from everyday commodities—and what exactly buyers of conceptual art get to own.
(2025-04-25). Ross Douthat: Condition of America. newleftreview.org Nick Burns quizzes the New York Times columnist on the contradictory ideological forces and factions driving the second Trump Administration, the strengths and weaknesses of American liberalism and the state of the country that he's described as sinking into economic and cultural stagnation.
(2025-04-25). Wang Xiaoming: On Civilization and Its Barbarisms. newleftreview.org Lessons from the history of Chinese thought on the tension between the liberal-democratic internal order of great powers and the imperial 'law of the jungle' to which they subject weaker countries. How to resist their barbarity—how to civilize oneself—without barbarizing others?
(2025-04-25). Wolfgang Streeck: The Road Right. newleftreview.org A high-turnout election, sharply polarized around immigration, has brought another centrist coalition to power in Berlin. Wolfgang Streeck offers an unsparing analysis of Germany's political situation as its hardline incoming Chancellor rams through an expansive fiscal revolution and the far-right AfD doubles its seats.
(2025-04-25). Developed: World's Fastest Flash Memory Drive. ummid.com In a groundbreaking advancement, a team of Chinese researchers at Fudan University in Shanghai, has developed a flash memory drive capable of storing data at an unprecedented speed.
(2025-04-25). SC Vs Modi Govt: A Constitutional Crisis Unfolding. ummid.com In what appears to be one of the most significant constitutional face-offs in recent times, India is witnessing a sharp confrontation between the Supreme Court and the Union Government — specifically, the Modi-led central leadership.
(2025-04-25). Huawei's new AI chip to challenge Nvidia H20. ummid.com In yet another move to take on U.S. manufacturers, China's Huawei Technologies has unveiled its new Ascend 920 Artificial Intelligence (AI) chip which will directly compete with Nvidia H20.
(2025-04-25). Telangana Inter 1st, 2nd Result 2025 Today at 12 PM. ummid.com The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TSBIE) is declaring today at 12: 00 PM on its official website tsbie.cgg.gov.in the result of the students who had appeared for TS Intermediate 1st (Class 11) and 2nd year (Class 12) 2025 examinations.
(2025-04-25). 81.14% pass Andhra Pradesh SSC 2025 Board Exam. ummid.com Andhra Pradesh registered an overall pass percentage of 81.14% in SSC Matric Class 10 board exam 2025 the result of which was announced by the Directorate of Government Examinations in association with Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) Wednesday.
(2025-04-25). Humayun: The King Who Ruled India Twice. ummid.com Humayun, the second Mughal ruler was a fascinating character who is often wrongly looked upon as a dull ruler who was not fit for ruling.
(2025-04-25). NEET UG 2025: Exam City Intimation Slip Released. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released Advance Intimation of Examination City or Exam City Intimation slip for NEET UG 2025 on its official website neet.nta.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). Pahalgam Bleeds: A Valley Mourns, A Community Blamed. ummid.com As a Kashmiri, as a human being, I ask: how long must we bleed before someone hears us, not blames us?
(2025-04-25). Puncture fixer's son, rickshaw driver's daughter among UPSC CSE Toppers 2024. ummid.com In a remarkable demonstration of grit and determination, son of a puncture fixer and daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver have cracked the UPSC Civil Services Exam 2024 the result of which was announced Tuesday.
(2025-04-25). 22 from Muslim World, 01 from India among Top 100 Universities in Asia. ummid.com A total of 22 universities from the Muslim world figured in the list of Top 100 Universities in Asia whereas the dismal performance of the Indian universities continues if the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings 2025 are any indication.
(2025-04-25). Watch Tonight: Venus, Saturn, Moon Smiley Face, Triple Conjunction. ummid.com Venus, Saturn and the Crescent Moon will form a celestial smirk near the horizon Thursday April 25, 2025 forming a rare 'smiley face' triple conjunction.
(2025-04-25). West Bengal 10th Madhyamik result 2025 date, time officially confirmed. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has officialy confirmed the date and time to announce the result of the Class 10 Madhyamik board exam 2025.
(2025-04-25). Indus River is Common Heritage of South Asia, Must Not be Harmed. ummid.com The Indus and its tributaries are sacred for the people of India as well as Pakistan as these constitute the common heritage of all of South Asia and indeed of all humanity.
(2025-04-25). How Compounding Calculator can help you stay motivated to invest. ummid.com Discover how a compounding calculator can help you stay motivated by showing how small, consistent investments may grow into long-term wealth.
(2025-04-25). UP 10th Matric Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 10 (UPMSP Class Xth) Matric result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). UP 12th Inter Result 2025: Live Updates. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board (UPSEB), also known as Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP), is declaring today i.e. Friday April 25, 2025 Class 12 (UPMSP Class XIIth) Intermediate result 2025 on its official website upmsp.edu.in and upresults.nic.in.
(2025-04-25). Muslim Personal Law Board suspends Waqf Act protest over Pahalgam attack. ummid.com To show solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has suspended the ongoing protest against the Waqf Act 2025.
(2025-04-25). JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Papers Released. ummid.com IIT Kanpur, the exam conducting body, has made active on its official website jeeadv.ac.in the links of JEE Advanced 2025 Practice Test, also known as JEE Advanced 2025 Mock Test, to help candidates understand the exam pattern.
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis, Roman Catholic Church's Top Priest, dies. ummid.com Pope Francis, the Top Priest of The Roman Catholic Church, passed away at 07: 35 local time on Easter Monday April 21, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Prophet Moses as Catalyst for Interfaith Dialogue. ummid.com This analysis explores the overlapping narratives of Prophet Moses in the Torah and Quran, not merely as points of commonality, but as dynamic sites where interpretive strategies, commitments to justice, and the potential for mutual understanding converge.
(2025-04-25). SICKLE CELL: Childhood on the brink in Zimbabwe's Midlands. independent.co.ug 
Eneles Zhou's five children have sickle cell disease. Her daily routine is a fight against pain, infection and a broken health care system Zvishavane, Zimbabwe | Global Press Journal Zimbabwe | Morning light slants through the window as Eneles Zhou inspects two of her children. They're wrapped in blankets. Despite March's typically warm days, in this home in …
(2025-04-25). Botswana is stepping into the spotlight in bid to become Africa's next film hub. independent.co.ug 
Botswana is using strategic reforms to turn its creative sector into an engine for economic growth. The approach draws lessons from South Africa's success in attracting global filmmakers. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana is borrowing a page from South Africa's cinematic playbook and strategically deploying film-friendly policies to revitalise its creative economy and …
(2025-04-25). From citizens to clients. independent.co.ug 
Essay 2 of 7: How Uganda Forgot Its Citizens COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | In a healthy democracy, citizenship implies both responsibility and entitlement. It is a mutual contract: citizens invest trust, taxes, and participation, while the state delivers services, justice, and opportunity. But in Uganda, this social contract has been quietly rewritten. Over time, the …
(2025-04-25). Five New High Court Circuits underway. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has operationalised five new High Court Circuits in Entebbe, Kumi, Lugazi, Patongo, and Wakiso, bringing the number of operational High Court Circuits across the country to 29. This development marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Judiciary's Transformational Agenda, which aims to take judicial services …
(2025-04-25). Pope Francis: 50 Heads of State, 10 monarchs to attend Vatican funeral. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 50 heads of state and 10 reigning monarchs have confirmed attendance at the Pope's Funeral scheduled on Saturday, the Vatican has said. Pope Francis' coffin is lying in state at St Peter's for a third day on Friday for the people to pay their final respect to …
(2025-04-25). China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China's private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world's second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for …
(2025-04-25). COMMENT: Why we are crying for Tororo. independent.co.ug 
COMEMNT | Olowo Jerome Stowell Jasilwanyi | For a long time, the smell of the death of Tororo has been bothering my spirit, only for me to receive news this week that a meeting of our elders with the president at the State House, Entebbe had confirmed my worst fears. Tor'Oro, the only historical and …
(2025-04-25). RUMANYIKA: I've come to realize that success is not solely defined by profit margins. independent.co.ug 
My perspective shifted, much like the blind man in the biblical story who shouted, "I can see!" COMMENT | IAN RUMANYIKA | For 12 years, I worked within the walls of the Uganda Revenue Authority, with a slogan before me, "Developing Uganda Together and the weight of responsibility". My role was clear: promote compliance, taxpayer …
(2025-04-25). Kyomugisha to challenge Kabasweka in intriguing President's Cup final at Kigo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | Today's round of competitions in the inaugural President's Cup will be capped with a mouthwatering encounter between the hard-hitting Meron Kyomugisha and fellow ladies national team golfer Peace Kabasweka at the par-72 Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa. The two reached the final after beating …
(2025-04-25). Bankers launch anti-fraud consortium. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) has launched the Anti-Fraud Consortium to combat financial cyber crimes. The consortium brings together regulators, supervised financial institutions, payment providers, law enforcement, and the public to anticipate, detect, prevent and respond to financial fraud with clarity and consistency. Twinemanzi Tumubweine, Bank of Uganda Executive Director …
(2025-04-25). Chief Justice wants retirement age increased. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice Alfonse Owinyi-Dollo has called for the review of the retirement age of judicial officers so that government may continue benefitting from their accumulated experience. Speaking at State House Entebbe at the swearing in ceremony of his deputy Dr Flavian Zeija, Owinyi-Dollo said, there is need for …
(2025-04-25). China adopts multiple measures to boost support for private companies. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China is implementing a series of targeted measures to foster a favorable environment for private enterprises and promote growth in the private sector, said an official with the country's top economic planner. These initiatives focus on easing financing constraints, boosting investment, promoting trade, enhancing talent development and encouraging innovation, said Liu …
(2025-04-25). Lady Justice Jane Kajuga appointed acting Principal Judge. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny Dollo, has appointed Lady Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga as the Acting Principal Judge. The appointment follows the elevation of Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija to the position of Deputy Chief Justice. In a statement released on Thursday by the Judiciary, as Acting Principal …
(2025-04-25). Leading land broker Kamoga arrested, ordered to produce missing titles. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | Leading Kampala City land broker Muhammad Kamoga has been arrested. Kamoga was on Thursday arraigned before the High Court Land Division, Deputy Registrar Christine Namutebi, who gave him seven days to produce over 30 land titles related to a disputed 8-acre property in Bugabo-Garuga, Entebbe. According to Court Documents, …
(2025-04-25). Toro Golf Club hosts holiday goers clinic April 28 to May 16. independent.co.ug 
Afriyea golf academy's 2025 holiday programme tees off in Fort Portal Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children in western Uganda on school holiday break this month, will have a great opportunity to learn and master the game of golf, courtesy of AFRIYEA Golf Academy. Uganda's leading institution for cultivating young golfing talent AFRIYEA, …
(2025-04-25). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques — not quasi-cults. cadtm.org Notwithstanding Prashad's unparalleled experience in global-justice advocacy, he runs the risk of raising expectations and promoting alliances that will set back international and local progressive politics.
(2025-04-25). There will be blood. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Internationalism in action as an antidote to the nationalist poison of resurgent fascism! cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Voices of Pastoralist Women: Leadership and Resilience in the Month of Working Women's Struggle. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Both the BRICS and Bandung revivalism need tough critiques not quasi-cults. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Analytical mission Report: Mission to Haiti. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Argentina: anarcho capitalism to austerity. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Gaza: "More than a human being can bear" cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Tariffs, Triffin and the dollar. cadtm.org
(2025-04-25). Living on the Cliff's Edge: the Pueblo People, Pope Francis and the Fate of the Earth. counterpunch.org 
On the day Pope Francis released his encyclical on the fate of the Earth, I was struggling to climb a near vertical cliff on the Parajito Plateau of northern New Mexico. My fingers gripped tightly to handholds notched into the rocks hundreds of years ago by Ancestral Puebloans, the anodyne phrase now used by modern anthropologists to describe the people once known as the Anasazi. The day was a scorcher and the volcanic rocks were so hot they blistered my hands and knees. Even my guide, Elijah, a young member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, confessed that the heat radiating off the basalt had made him feel faint, altho…
(2025-04-25). Living on the Cliff's Edge: the Anasazi, Pope Francis and the Fate of the Earth. counterpunch.org On the day Pope Francis released his encyclical on the fate of the Earth, I was struggling to climb a near vertical cliff on the Parajito Plateau of northern New Mexico. My fingers gripped tightly to handholds notched into the rocks hundreds of years ago by Ancestral Puebloans, the anodyne phrase now used by modern anthropologists to describe the people once known as the Anasazi. The day was a scorcher and the volcanic rocks were so hot they blistered my hands and knees. Even my guide, Elijah, a young member of the Santa Clara Pueblo, confessed that the heat radiating off the basalt had made him feel faint, altho…
(2025-04-25). Musk Aims to Expand Polluting Data Center Near Historically Black Neighborhoods. truthout.org We speak with two brothers who are fighting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI over its massive data center in Memphis, Tennessee, used to run its chatbot Grok. The facility is next to historically Black neighborhoods and is powered by 35 pollution-spewing methane gas turbines the company is using without legal permits. Musk says he wants to continue expanding the project. "What'… |
(2025-04-25). "60 Minutes" Head Bill Owens Exits Role Amid Corporate Changes to the Show. truthout.org Bill Owens, the executive producer for CBS News's "60 Minutes" program, announced earlier this week that he would be stepping down from his position as the company moves to encroach on the show's journalistic independence. Owens — only the third person to hold the role in the show's 57-year history — had been the executive producer of "60 Minutes" since 2019. His departure comes as the… |
(2025-04-25). By Undermining Federal Data, Trump Is Following an Authoritarian Playbook. truthout.org One of the defining features of Donald Trump's second term is an aggressive drive to control the narrative, in part by burying inconvenient evidence. A key example is his regime's multi-pronged assault on federal data infrastructure and independent institutions that safeguard public knowledge. In just its first hundred days, Trump's regime has laid siege to federal data agencies… |
(2025-04-25). Connecticut AG Warns Airline: Deportation Flights Jeopardize Its Tax Breaks. truthout.org Connecticut's attorney general has sent his second warning in a month to the low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines, telling the startup it has jeopardized tax breaks and other local support by agreeing to conduct deportation flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats in the Connecticut legislature, meanwhile, are working to expand the state's sanctuary law to penalize companies… |
(2025-04-25). Rights Groups Detail "Authoritarian" Reality of US Surveillance in Report to UN. truthout.org A new report from human rights experts urges the United Nations to condemn the "evaporation of fundamental rights" in the United States, where the Trump administration is using high-tech surveillance tools and a nebulous "anti-terrorism" legal framework that has ballooned since 9/11 to weaponize law enforcement against social movements that challenge state power. While the legally dubious… |
(2025-04-25). UN Food Agency Runs Out of Stock in Gaza as Famine Looms. truthout.org The UN's food agency announced on Friday that it has run out of all food stock in Gaza after eight weeks of Israel's humanitarian aid blockade, which has left the entire territory on the brink of — or in the depths of — famine. The World Food Programme (WFP) distributed its last food stocks to kitchens serving hot meals on Friday. These kitchens have served as "the only consistent source of… |
(2025-04-25). The Kafkaesque Case of Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez Is a Warning to Us All. truthout.org For almost a decade now, Florida has served as a laboratory for hardline immigration policies that are later exported to other state legislatures across the country. The recent arrest of Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, a U.S.-born citizen who was mistakenly detained under an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) hold in Leon County, shows the threat that these persecutory laws pose for the civil… |
(2025-04-25). Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Democratic Fundraising Site ActBlue. truthout.org President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate ActBlue, the Democratic Party's primary fundraising platform, just months before the 2025 election cycle, in which numerous congressional seats are up for grabs. Trump's presidential memorandum comes as Democratic campaigns increasingly depend on ActBlue, which has processed nearly $17 billion in donations for… |
(2025-04-25). For This Insurer, Breathing Now Comes With A Catch. levernews.com Madison, a 12-year-old from Illinois, visits a medical clinic every other week to get injections of Xolair, a powerful asthma and allergy medication. The drug helps protect her from severe asthma attacks as well as serious allergic reactions to peanuts, tree nuts, and sesame seeds. Medical professionals at the clinic monitor her response to the injections, since the drug can trigger life-threatening anaphylactic shock.But now, thanks to a policy change by her insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Madison may have to self-administer the expensive injections at home. Without access to in-clinic injections, "I don't thi…
(2025-04-25). How Art Laffer Created The Cult Of Reaganomics. levernews.com Arthur Laffer is often called the godfather of supply-side economics. The economist made a splash in the mid-1970s after he published the infamous "Laffer Curve," a widely criticized economic theory that suggested cutting taxes for the richest people in America would ultimately lead to more economic prosperity and government revenue, trickling down to the rest of us.In 1974, Laffer sketched the curve on a napkin for two young members of the Ford administration, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, along with Wall Street Journal columnist Jude Wanniski. But the supply-side cult's most consequential convert was future…
(2025-04-25). TAX REVOLT, Part Two: Supply Side Santa Claus. levernews.com When Ronald Reagan was elected president in 1980, no one knew how much the Republican Party — and the country — was about to change. His historic tax bills in 1981 and 1986 forged a new path of American economic policy, setting the stage for today's antitax frenzy. Behind the president's tax cuts was a small group of powerful economists who took a chance on a brand-new school of thought and sought to convert an entire generation of policymakers.Part Two of Lever Time's special miniseries Tax Revolt tells the story of the people who pushed Ronald Reagan toward the supply-side economics he'd one day be…
(2025-04-25). Mitch McConnell Cautions Trump of Previous 'America First' Policy That 'Did Not Work For Us' in Objection to Tariffs: 'Try Something Different'. latintimes.com Sen. Mitch McConnell listed reasons why Donald Trump's plan to implement tariffs, comparing the administration's economic goals to previous plans.
(2025-04-25). Japanese zoo to send four pandas back to China. ecns.cn All four giant pandasat Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture will return to China in late June, the park announced on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). China Navigates a World Adrift in Uncertainty. fpif.org A jarring contrast defines the present global landscape. While the IMF forecasts a multiyear drag on growth due to the current tariff wars—and markets eye the United States with crisis-era caution—Beijing is proclaiming an era of regional stability. This divergence isn't just a matter of differing perspectives. It highlights a fundamental tension in the global landscape, a chasm between the perceived realities of economic policy-making and the aspirational rhetoric of geopolitical leadership, a tension with significant implications for the United States. | The level of trade policy uncertainty is part…
(2025-04-25). The Betrayal of the Black Community. counterpunch.org 
Significant numbers in the Black community feel betrayed by our so-called allies who ignored the warnings of Black people regarding the elections, its political rhetoric, and the history of racism and white supremacy in the country. So, in response to feelings of betrayal a Black preacher in Chicago recently framed the sentiment on social media
(2025-04-25). Zalmi Crush Qalandars with Ruthless Precision. thinktank.pk Peshawar Zalmi cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Lahore Qalandars in a high-stakes Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 clash at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday night, thanks to half-centuries from Babar Azam and Hussain Talat and a sensational pace attack led by Alzarri Joseph. Zalmi successfully chased the modest 130-run target in just 16.4 overs, …
(2025-04-25). 'Fascism getting turned up' as Trump FBI arrests Wisconsin county judge. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in This is a breaking story… Please check back for possible updates… | Federal agents arrested a sitting Wisconsin judge on Friday, accusing her of helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest after he appeared in her courtroom last week, FBI Director Kash Patel said on social media. | In a since-deleted post, Patel said the FBI arrested 65-year-old Milwaukee Co…
(2025-04-25). Global action needed to combat malaria. sanews.gov.za Global action needed to combat malaria | The World Health Organisation (WHO) says revitalised efforts are urgently needed in the battle against malaria. | Today marks World Malaria Day, which is observed globally every year on 25 April to acknowledge the collective efforts to control malaria. | In a statement released on Friday, WHO highlighted the importance of global collaboration, which has saved nearly 13 million lives since the year 2000. | Despite the progress, the agency said it has certified 45 countries and one territory as malaria-free, while many countries with a low malaria burden continue to move ste…
(2025-04-25). National History Museum's first 4D film explores deep sea. ecns.cn Into the Depths, the first 4D popular science film presented by the National History Museum of China, premiered in Beijing earlier this week.
(2025-04-25). US-China trade war: Escalate to de-escalate to escalate? responsiblestatecraft.org 
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(2025-04-25). UK Supreme Court backs bigots and transphobes. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). A Whale Of Analysis From Larry. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2025-04-25). Ukraine's Struggle: International Trade Unions Must Act Now. internationalviewpoint.org APPEAL to the ITUC, ETUC, Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD, national trade unions on support of the Strategy of Ukraine on Peace and Security | – | / |
(2025-04-25). Bring back Kilmar Armando Abrego García. internationalviewpoint.org A growing movement of civil rights organizations, Latino community groups, labor unions, and legislators is demanding the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego García, who President Donald Trump had deported to a prison in El Salvador in violation of the U.S. Constitution, and they have pushed this case through the federal courts to the U.S. Supreme Court. Abrego García's case has at the same time become the center of the struggle between Trump and the courts, a contest that has now become a constitutional crisis, raising the question of whether the United States will remain a liberal democracy or become…
(2025-04-25). Trump's New Cuba Policy: Bad for Cuba and Migrants. internationalviewpoint.org On his return to the presidency on January 20, Donald Trump rescinded his predecessor Joe Biden's short-lived removal of Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism (SSOT) designation. The SSOT designation will further isolate Cuba diplomatically and economically. | – | / |
(2025-04-25). The Other Catastrophe: Genocide and Famine in Sudan. internationalviewpoint.org Two years have passed since the war broke out in Sudan between the two sides of the military regime that the country inherited from the infamous Omar al-Bashir. While the situation in Sudan does not get even a tenth of the global media attention that the ongoing Zionist genocidal war in Gaza receives, the scale of the human catastrophe there is equally horrific. The death toll from the military-on-military war is estimated at more than 150,000, while the number of displaced people stands at approximately 13 million, and the number of those threatened with severe famine reaches 44 million—a record number tha…
(2025-04-25). Agriculture: Our proposals for small-scale farming. internationalviewpoint.org It's essential to change the production-based agricultural system, which is driven by petrochemicals, destroys jobs and exacerbates the ecological crisis. We need small-scale farming on a human scale, that creates jobs and generates income, produces high-quality food and supports living organisms. This alternative is a bulwark against bio-aggressors and climate change. To achieve this, we recommend: | – | / |
(2025-04-25). The Carnation Revolution of Portugal Today: The New Challenge from the Far-Right. internationalviewpoint.org Fifty-one years after the Revolution, fifty years after the first elections by universal suffrage which saw a 92% turnout, what is the legacy of the Portuguese Revolution? | – | / |
(2025-04-25). 'Well dug, old Mass resistance in Turkey. internationalviewpoint.org Erdogan's attempt to eliminate his likely rival in the upcoming presidential elections by arbitrarily placing him under detention has sparked mobilizations of rare magnitude. Faced with what could be a major turning point in the construction of Erdogan's neo-fascist autocratic regime, millions of citizens, including a newly radicalized youth, have taken to the streets once again. | – | / |
(2025-04-25). The Netherlands and the 1965 mass killings in Indonesia. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). Radical Socialist Statement on Civilian Killings in Pahalgam. internationalviewpoint.org
(2025-04-25). What to know about recent rulings in lawsuits over Trump's policies on immigration, elections, DEI and transgender rights. whyy.org The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools. | But the legal disputes playing out across the country are far from over, and administration attorneys pushed back, asking the federal appellate courts and the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn some of the unfavorable decisions. | Here's a look at the latest developments in some of the more than 170 lawsuits filed over President Donald Trump's executive orders. | DEI: | Judg…
(2025-04-25). Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: MLK/FBI documentary on surveillance BBC News. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-04-25). La distopia giudiziaria britannica. strategic-culture.su Quando i cittadini percepiscono che la legge non viene applicata allo stesso modo, la legittimità del sistema giudiziario viene messa in discussione. | Segue nostro A marzo, il Sentencing Council britannico, responsabile dell'emanazione delle linee guida in materia di condanne per i tribunali britannici, ha annunciato nuove norme procedurali che i giudici dovranno adottare prima di emettere i loro verdetti. Secondo il Consiglio, i giudic…
(2025-04-25). Francis: the Fantasy of Church Renewal in a Time of Monsters. counterpunch.org After a long period of declining health which saw an increasingly debilitated Francis struggling to hold onto life, it was the demonic visitation of US Vice President JD Vance, it seems, that finally did the pontiff in. His death marks the end of a 12-year project aimed at rescuing a crisis-ridden Catholic church from irrelevance
(2025-04-25). For Pope Francis, 'evil' was the pursuit, sale and use of weapons. responsiblestatecraft.org 
No Pope had ever kissed the feet of leaders, begging them to bring peace to their country. But in April 2019, Pope Francis surprised South Sudan and the entire world when he did just that to President Salva Kiir, Vice President Riek Machar, James Wani Igga, Taban Deng Gai, and Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior; a gesture that clearly expressed his belief that the Pontiff of the Catholic Church must be a committed and unwavering peacemaker.Pope Francis spoke about peace until his very last breath. In his brief message before the Urbi et Orbi blessing on April 20, Easter Sunday, he mentioned peace 10 times, rememberin…
(2025-04-25). Three Theses on Trump's Rule. counterpunch.org 
Trump's onslaught has been relentless, and no one is safe. If legal residents — immigrants and students — protected by the first amendment, are subject to deportation because of their speech, so are birthright or naturalized citizens. If law firms are punished for their selection of clients, no one can be confident of obtaining legal representation when they need it. If research scientists can have their funding cut for ignoring Trump administration priorities, then nobody can be sure public health and safety are protected; if non-profits are targeted for their charitable work, how many people will st…
(2025-04-25). European elites' values against those of family and tradition. unitedworldint.com New bill in Georgia to ban LGBT marches and events At the beginning of April, a new bill was submitted to the Georgian Parliament aiming to ban LGBT marches and events. Speaking about the bill, Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili stated that the proposal was "initiated and signed" by Georgian citizens. Previously, on October 3, …
(2025-04-25). The Green Revolution is Destroying UK Jobs, Livelihoods and Communities. wattsupwiththat.com Led by the energy policies of the Mad Miliband, the economically illiterate Labour Government is diverting vast sums of money from productive job-creating use to fund technologies that are unproven, unlikely to scale and simply uneconomic. This latter class includes wind power, where the lie is told that it is cheaper than gas while British electricity suppliers drive away productive business by charging prices as high as any in the developed world. This presumably comes under the heading of a 'Noble Lie', a convenient and much used political weapon embedded throughout the entire fast-fading fake climate emergenc…
(2025-04-25). Firms switching gear to AI for faster development. ecns.cn The report said 57 percent of surveyed executives from Chinese companies anticipate a significant increase in the use of AI agents by their organizations in the next three years, compared with the global average of 40 percent.
(2025-04-25). Crucial role for VPPs in securing power supply. ecns.cn Virtual power plants (VPPs) are becoming critical tools to secure electricity supply and enhance the utilization of renewable energy resources, at a time when global power demand is growing, a consensus view shared recently showed.
(2025-04-25). Six major carmakers signed up to Momenta technology. ecns.cn Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta announced on Thursday it had reached strategic cooperation deals with six major auto brands, primarily overseas ones, during Auto Shanghai.
(2025-04-25). Experts: Tariffs threaten U.S., Canadian farmers. ecns.cn Canadian and American agricultural experts say U.S. tariffs could drive up food prices, disrupt cross-border supply chains and inflict lasting damage on both countries' farming sectors.
(2025-04-25). Lawmakers set to review draft law on China's private sector. ecns.cn The highly anticipated draft law concerning the private economy will be further reviewed by Chinese lawmakers, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.
(2025-04-25). Manzhouli land port leads China-Europe railway lines in freight volume. ecns.cn The largest land port on the China-Russia border — Manzhouli in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region — recorded 678 returned China-Europe freight trains in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 7.1 percent.
(2025-04-25). Philippines' illegal behavior, natural factors damage ecosystems of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in S. China Sea: official report. ecns.cn A report released by China's Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday indicates that the coverage areas of reef-building corals on the reef flats of Tiexian Jiao and Niu'e Jiao in the South China Sea have both decreased, and the reduction in the coverage area of Tiexian Jiao is worse than that of Niu'e Jiao.
(2025-04-25). U.S. tariff uncertainty raising costs, Fed says. ecns.cn The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book to summarize economic conditions and prospects based on a variety of mostly qualitative information, gathered directly from its 12 regional districts.
(2025-04-25). China, Switzerland to accelerate bilateral Free Trade Agreement negotiations. ecns.cn China and Switzerland have reiterated their willingness to accelerate negotiations on upgrading their bilateral Free Trade Agreement, said Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Thursday.
(2025-04-25). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to analyze economic situation, work. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Friday to analyze and study the current economic situation and economic work.
(2025-04-25). China, Vietnam coast guards successfully conclude first 2025 joint patrol in Beibu Gulf. ecns.cn Coast guards of China and Vietnam successfully completed their first joint patrol of 2025 in the Beibu Gulf, according to a statement released on the official WeChat account of China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday.
(2025-04-25). Xi makes important instructions on work related to civil-military mutual support. ecns.cn Xi Jinping recently issued important instructions on work concerning mutual support between the military and the government as well as that between the military and the people.
(2025-04-25). U.S. scientists criticize 'lab leak' theory. ecns.cn The White House website recently published an article on tracing COVID-19 origins, which promotes the unsubstantiated theory that the novel coronavirus originated from a leak at a Chinese laboratory.
(2025-04-25). Levies seen disrupting global economic order. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Wednesday said that U.S. tariffs were "advancing hegemonic interests of the U.S. at the cost of the legitimate interests of all countries".
(2025-04-25). Swiss minister warns against tariff wars, calls for multilateral cooperation. ecns.cn Visiting Swiss Federal Councillor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis expressed concern on Thursday, stating that a tariff war creates uncertainty for everyone and benefit no one, even the United States..
(2025-04-25). China unveils next-generation cargo spacecraft Qingzhou. ecns.cn Qingzhou, China's next-generation cargo spacecraft designed for future in-orbit supply deliveries, including missions to China's Tiangong Space Station, took center stage in Shanghai on Thursday as it made its first public debut.
(2025-04-25). Philippines' illegal activities damage South China Sea reefs. ecns.cn Frequent and illegal human activities by the Philippines damage the coral reef ecosystem of the South China Sea: report says.
(2025-04-25). Chinese lawmakers to review draft environment protection code. ecns.cn A draft ecological environment code is ready to be reviewed for the first time by Chinese lawmakers during the upcoming session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, an official said.
(2025-04-25). Badaling Great Wall to offer night tour. ecns.cn Night tours of the Badaling Great Wall will be available from April 30, 2025.
(2025-04-25). Top 10 archaeological discoveries of 2024. ecns.cn China revealed on Thursday a list of new archaeological findings as its top 10 discoveries for 2024.
(2025-04-25). Flying cars grab spotlight at Auto Shanghai 2025. ecns.cn China's flying cars grab attention at the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition,also known as Auto Shanghai 2025.
(2025-04-25). Unlocking Chinese CitiesÔΩúChina's 'sexiest' small town goes global. ecns.cn Tucked away on the northeastern coast, the little-known city of Xingcheng in Liaoning is quietly making waves on the global stage. Believe it or not, one out of every four swimsuits sold worldwide comes from here!
(2025-04-25). Inside the campaign to disrupt the REI board elections. therealnews.com 
In the midst of a nationwide campaign to restructure their board and a contentious fight at the bargaining table, the members of the REI Union were dismayed to learn that REI's culture of union busting and worker exploitation extended deep into their supply chain. Released in December 2024, a comprehensive report compiled instances of reported human rights and labor abuses at multiple Southeast Asian and Central American factories that REI contracted with. Workers at REI's US retailers, represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers union, are resolved to make lasting change at the popular co-op, both a…
(2025-04-25). Delaware evalúa responder al memorando del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. que amenaza la financiación de estudiantes de bajos ingresos mediante programas DEI. whyy.org Delaware tiene días para responder a una carta de la administración Trump que amenaza con retener la financiación para los estudiantes de bajos ingresos de las escuelas públicas con iniciativas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión. | El
(2025-04-25). 'Secreto': El Ayuntamiento de Wilmington busca permiso de los legisladores estatales para reunirse en privado, fuera de las reuniones abiertas previstas por la ley. whyy.org Los miembros del Ayuntamiento de Wilmington están pidiendo a los legisladores estatales que aprueben una legislación que les permite reunirse a puerta cerrada, al margen de la ley de reuniones abiertas de Delaware. Opositores argumentan que se necesita más transparencia, no menos. | La
(2025-04-25). Russia: il principale ostacolo al progetto globalista di riordino mondiale. strategic-culture.su Mosca continua a bloccare la realizzazione dei piani dell'élite globalista. | Segue nostro L'attuale guerra tra la Russia e la NATO in Ucraina è ben lungi dall'essere un semplice conflitto regionale. Dietro gli scontri militari e la propaganda mediatica si nasconde un confronto molto più profondo: una lotta tra sovranità e dominio globale, tra un mondo multipolare e l'imposizione di un governo centralizzato al servizio degli interessi de…