presstv.ir (2026-04-09). President Pezeshkian: Iran will never abandon Lebanon in face of Israeli aggression
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will never abandon its Lebanese brothers and sisters following ruthless Israeli bombing of residential buildings despite a ceasefire. | | Since Wednesday when Iran and the US announced a 15-day ceasefire which included Lebanon in a 41-day war, the Israeli regime has targeted various areas throughout the Arab country, killing at least 254 people and wounding 1,165 others.
presstv.ir (2026-04-09). Explainer: Irans 10-point proposal that forced US surrender after 40 days of aggression
According to the statement issued by Iran's top security body on Wednesday, the United States has agreed to a 10-point proposal that fundamentally commits Washington to (see list herein)
(2026-04-09). US has 'own reasons' for engaging: Israel envoy flays Pakistan's mediator role in Iran ceasefire, questions its credibility. ptcnews.tv Reuven Azar, Israel's ambassador to India, questioned Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States, saying Israel does not consider Pakistan a "credible player." He added that the US may have its own reasons for involving Pakistan. | Azar said Israel's main goal is to ensure there is no "terrorist infrastructure" of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. | He also compared the situation to past cases where the US, under Donald Trump, worked with countries like Qatar and Turkey—which he called "problematic"—to help broker ceasefire deals in Gaza, including ta…
(2026-04-09). Trump Warns of Massive War Escalation as Iran Talks Hang by a Thread. moderndiplomacy.eu Donald Trump signaled that the United States will maintain a heavy military presence in the Middle East until a formal agreement with Iran is secured. His warning comes after a fragile ceasefire following weeks of intense conflict involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. Despite both sides claiming victory, key disagreements remain unresolved, particularly over …
(2026-04-09). Iran To Boycott Islamabad Talks With US If Israeli Strikes Persist. popularresistance.org The Islamic Republic of Iran has told Pakistani mediators that it will not attend the talks with Washington in Islamabad this week unless there is a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to sources speaking to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on 8 April following massive and deadly Israeli strikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut. | The report coincided with official Iranian warnings to maintain closure of the Strait of Hormuz and carry out missile strikes if attacks on Lebanon do not halt. Israel killed and injured hundreds in its assault on Lebanon and its capital on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Pakistan declares Islamabad holidays ahead of US-Iran talks. newarab.com 
Pakistan has declared two days of local holidays in the capital at short notice from Thursday, authorities said, ahead of No reason was given in the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration late Wednesday, but authorities in the capital have often announced holidays or restrictions for security reasons ahead of high-profile diplomatic events. | Pakistan has been preparing for high-stakes talks involving US and Iranian repr…
(2026-04-09). Pakistan Steps in as Power Broker in US Iran Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator in ceasefire talks between the United States, Iran and Israel, hosting negotiations in Islamabad. The announcement of the initial ceasefire by Shehbaz Sharif signaled Islamabad's unexpected diplomatic centrality in a high stakes conflict. This role is not incidental. It reflects Pakistan's long standing regional ties, security concerns, and …
(2026-04-08). White House says U.S. working on modified plan ahead of talks with Iran. ecns.cn People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026..Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 87 people and injuring 722, officials said, with densely populated neighborhoods in the capital, Beirut, among the hardest hit.
(2026-04-09). FO Talks: America First to Iran War — Making Sense of Donald Trump's Foreign Policy. fairobserver.com
(2026-04-09). The Limits of Technological Superiority: America's Iran Miscalculation. uwidata.com The announcement of a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement, negotiated on the evening of April 7, 2026, under Pakistan's mediation in the ongoing military conflict between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran—which began in February 2026 and has lasted approximately forty days—and described by both sides as a "victory," is regarded in the …
(2026-04-09). 'Historic Victory': Iran Says US Forced To Accept Its Negotiation Framework. popularresistance.org Iran's Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday that the country had achieved a "historic" victory and forced the United States to accept the framework of a 10-point proposal ahead of planned negotiations. | In a statement, the council said the proposal includes guarantees of non-aggression, continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief, the withdrawal of US forces from the region, and reparations. | It added that negotiations, set to begin on Friday in Pakistani capital Islamabad, will focus on finalising details but "do not mean the end of the war".
(2026-04-09). No peace in the Middle East until Israeli state is dismantled. newarab.com 
As the US-Israel war on Iran continues with no final resolution yet, can anyone still doubt that the state of Israel makes the world less safe? | The ferocious US-Israel war on Iran has lasted six weeks, raining death and destruction on its leaders and citizenry. Despite the two-week truce that was recently announced, nearly 2000 Iranians have already been Israel has assassinated scores of Iranian officials and Iranian leaders — most…
(2026-04-09). For peace with Iran to work a reckoning with Israel is in order. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2026-04-09). Jawad's ordeal: A Gaza toddler's trauma after Israeli torture. newarab.com 
Twenty-one-year-old Waad Al-Shafei recites verses from the Quran as she rocks and pats her son Jawad. | Their home is barely fit to live in: cramped and dark even during the day, with worn-out furniture, it is only accessible through narrow passageways snaking deep inside the camp. | Ever since Israeli occupation soldiers Jawad was released through the International Committee of the Red Cross on 19 March, while his fathe…
(2026-04-09). Israeli Pressure Silences a Key Group Defending Palestinian Children. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A girl climbs a hilltop against the backdrop of smoke rising from the Gath shelter, that houses displaced Palestinians, after an Israeli air strike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026. | © 2026 Bashar Taleb / AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-04-09). Humanitarian Scorecard: Six Months In, Gaza Ceasefire is Failing. commondreams.org The Trump administration's Gaza ceasefire plan — as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 — is failing, according to a progress scorecard released today by five humanitarian organizations.The scorecard, led by Danish Refugee Council, Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, Refugees International, and Save the Children, assessed progress against the plan's own stated objectives, and concludes that six months on from the signing of the ceasefire plan, implementation of these core provisions is regrettably failing. In particular, Palestinians are continuing to suffer extreme deprivation, hunger, i…
(2026-04-09). Al Jazeera's Mohammed Wishah, killed by Israeli strike, laid to rest. aljazeera.com Mourners gathered for the funeral of Al Jazeera Mubasher journalist Mohammed Wishah in in Gaza.
(2026-04-09). Al Jazeera slams killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza. newarab.com 
Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera condemned the Wednesday "Al Jazeera Media Network strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah,
(2026-04-09). Oil Explosion In Black Town Traces Back To Iran And Venezuela Crises. popularresistance.org John Beard takes no pleasure in being right. | In January, he told Capital B that he feared U.S. military action in Venezuela, which ultimately gave America preferential access to the South American nation's vast oil reserves, would lead to disaster in southeast Texas. | "The chickens have come home to roost," Beard said over the phone, between fielding calls from his neighbors. "Our exact fears have come true." | On March 23, an explosion at the Valero Port Arthur Refinery shook homes as far as 11 miles away and sent a thick black plume across the predominantly Black city.
(2026-04-08). A few ships transit through the Strait of Hormuz>. ecns.cn Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply and then stopped following what it said was an Israeli ceasefire violation in Lebanon, according to CNN.
(2026-04-09). US Panics, Hegseth snaps at reporter amid Hormuz Strait confusion as Iran warns Israel over Lebanon. hindustantimes.com Confusion reigns over the status of the Strait of Hormuz as conflicting signals emerge from Iran and Washington. While the U.S. claims the critical oil artery has been reopened following a fragile ceasefire, Iran's navy appears to be enforcing strict control—warning that any vessel crossing without clearance could be targeted. Limited ship movements have been reported, but Tehran's mixed messaging suggests a calculated strategy to retain leverage over global energy flows. With tensions still high and ceasefire conditions under strain, the fate of one of the world's most vital shipping lanes remains uncertai…
(2026-04-09). US-Iran ceasefire: Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz after Israel strikes 100 missiles in Lebanon. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: Less than 24 hours after the US announced ceasefire with Iran, the Islamic Republic closed the key oil chokepoint, the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation to Strikes on Lebanon by Israel. | Iran warned that oil tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz would completely stop, blaming Israel for breaking the ceasefire by carrying out around 100 airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, which killed over 250 people. The White House asked Iran to reopen the strait immediately. Before shutting it, Iran had briefly allowed two ships to pass but then changed its decision. | Israel said Lebanon was n…
(2026-04-09). Hormuz Energy Shock Spurs Europe toward Renewables. juancole.com London (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has turned a
(2026-04-09). Trump-Takaichi meeting: "We firmly oppose any form of Japanese cooperation with or participation in the war!" uwidata.com By Ayumu Oyama, Shiso-Undo, April On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched a large-scale attack on Iran, killing numerous members of the regime's leadership—including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei—and senior officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The casualties included civilians; in Minab in the south, more than 175 elementary school students were killed in …
(2026-04-09). US-Iran truce enters second day as war flares in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The fragile truce between Iran and the United States entered its second day on Thursday, with Tehran threatening to resume hostilities as Israel Washington and Tehran both claimed victory after agreeing to a But the deal's fractures emerged quickly…
(2026-04-09). 'Proposal thrown in garbage': Trump rejects Iran's 10-point truce agreement, says White House. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire hangs: A day after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, the ground reality look far from settled. Reports of continued military activity have been surfacing. | Meanwhile, the White House said that the United States continue to reject Iran's 10-point ceasefire plan what it describes as its 'wishlist' including uranium enrichment. | White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday suggested that the 10-point proposal put forward by Iran as the basis for a ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran differs from the proposal published by the government in Tehran. | Leavitt said Iran…
(2026-04-08). 'Nothing short of horrific': World reacts to Israeli attacks on Lebanon hours after US-Iran ceasefire. ecns.cn Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday declared a national day of mourning after Israeli attacks on "unarmed civilians."
(2026-04-09). Why the Ceasefire is Doomed. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges It is highly unlikely, unfortunately, that the ceasefire agreement brokered by Pakistan will endure. This is due to two principal impediments. First, Israel is adamantly opposed to a cessation of the bombing of Iran's infrastructure. This bombing campaign is part of the Israeli effort to turn Iran into a failed state. Israel has …
(2026-04-08). White House may punish 'unhelpful' NATO allies over Iran war. ecns.cn U.S. President Donald Trump and his team are considering a plan to punish some NATO allies Trump believes were unhelpful during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. officials.
(2026-04-09). Former Iranian foreign minister dies from attack wounds. newarab.com 
Former Iranian foreign minister, Kamal Kharazi, died Thursday from wounds suffered in US-Israel strikes on April 1, Iranian media reported. | Kharazi, 81, had been serving as the head of the Strategic Council for International Relations, which is part of the foreign ministry. | The veteran diplomat, "who was injured in a terrorist attack carried out by the American-Zionist enemy a few days ago, died a martyr tonight", the Mehr and Isna agencies reported on Telegram. | His wife was killed in the strike on their home in Tehran, media reported. | Kharazi was Iran's envoy at the United Nations in New York and then be…
(2026-04-09). Democracy Now! 2026-04-09 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 09, 2026; 10 Minutes, 100 Airstrikes: Israel Rejects Ceasefire for Lebanon, Kills 250+ in Massive Attack; "The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power": U. of Chicago Professor Robert Pape; Can Gulf States Rely on U.S. Security Guarantees? How the War Empowers Iran & Remakes the Region | Headlines for April 09, 2026; 10 Minutes, 100 Airstrikes: Israel Rejects Ceasefire for Lebanon, Kills 250+ in Massive Attack; "The War Is Turning Iran Into a Major World Power": U. of Chicago Professor Robert Pape; Can Gulf States Rely on U.S. Security Guarantees? How the War Empower…
(2026-04-09). Iranians pay tribute to slain supreme leader weeks after killing. newarab.com 
Thousands of Iranians rallied Thursday in a tribute to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed on the first day of the Holding portraits of their deceased leader and waving the national flags of the Islamic republic, supporters of Khamenei took part in rallies across the country after he died in the US-Israeli attack on February 28. | The 40-day mourning period following a death is an important rite of passage for Muslims. | "The killing of our belo…
(2026-04-09). Ceasefire in name only? Iran unleashes wave 100, hits 25 US-Israel targets across Mid-East | Mojtaba. hindustantimes.com Despite a declared ceasefire, Iran has escalated its offensive with the 100th wave of Operation True Promise, targeting key U.S. and Israeli-linked energy, military, and logistics infrastructure across the Gulf. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims over 25 high-value sites—including oil refineries, airbases, and command centers—were struck in a coordinated barrage of missiles and drones. With strategic energy hubs in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait reportedly hit, fears of a wider regional energy and security crisis are mounting. Tehran has doubled down on its warning, signalling that…
(2026-04-09). Israel to reopen Karish offshore platform following ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israel's energy ministry said on Thursday that it had instructed Energean to begin resuming operations at the Karish natural gas platform off Israel's Mediterranean coast following the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. | The platform has been closed since February 28, when the Energean confirmed it had received notice from the energy ministry that would permit the safe restart and resumption of production and operations at its Karish site. | "Energean is working to safely restart production and resume no…
(2026-04-09). Emergency waivers move arms for Israel, UAE to speed lane. responsiblestatecraft.org Amid its war on Iran — now frozen by a
(2026-04-08). IRGC warns Israel as strikes on Lebanon continue despite U.S.-Iran truce. ecns.cn Israeli forces have launched a large wave of air strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut and the Bekaa Valley, in what they describe as operations against Hezbollah, April 8, 2026./VCG.
(2026-04-09). Lebanon Crisis Exposes Fatal Cracks in US Iran Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu The ceasefire between the United States, Iran and Israel was never a fully aligned agreement but rather a convergence of temporary interests. Each party entered the deal with different assumptions about its scope and conditions. This divergence became immediately visible as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon continued, killing hundreds and exposing a core dispute: Iran views …
(2026-04-09). Iran threatens to quit ceasefire within 24 hours as Israel pounds Lebanon with massive strikes | War. hindustantimes.com
(2026-04-09). Despite ceasefire, Iran and its militias continue attacking regional states (April 2—8 updates). longwarjournal.org Iran and its allied militias launched numerous drones and missiles against regional countries between April 2 and April 8, continuing attacks after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced yesterday. Across this period, the attacks remained concentrated on the Gulf, Jordan, Iraq, and Iraqi Kurdistan, with repeated mass-interception events in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
(2026-04-09). Rethinking U.S. Strategy in the Tech Race with China. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer As speeding up global competition in the emerging technologies sweeps across the world, America remains one of the globe's most vibrant hotspots of innovation. It possesses topflight universities, top-flight research institutes, and a spirit of entrepreneurship that drives innovation breakthrough after innovation breakthrough. America still remakes the digital age. But even …
(2026-04-08). China's rejuvenated wetlands attract spectacular 'bird waves'. ecns.cn Every year, flocks of migratory birds traverse China's major flyways in spectacular waves. More than a natural wonder, it shows how wetland restoration efforts are making habitats healthy and vibrant.
(2026-04-09). Trump's Threats To 'End' Iran Spark Backlash Across The United States. popularresistance.org "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again," said US President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social on April 7. | The statement followed remarks a day earlier in which the president said "the entire country can be taken out in one night", if Iran failed to make a deal by Trump's deadline of 8pm EST on April 7. | "After that, they're going to have no bridges, they're going to have no power plants," Trump said in a chaotic White House address on April 6 . "Every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12: 00 … complete demolition."
(2026-04-09). FO Talks: Will AI, Gold and Dedollarization Reshape Global Markets in 2026? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh speaks with Devina Mehra, Founder and Chairperson of First Global, about the forces shaping global markets in 2026. After a volatile 2025 marked by wars, inflation and US President Donald Trump's disruptive economic policies, how should investors make sense of an increasingly fragmented world? Mehra's answer is strikingly…
(2026-04-08). Macao embracing opportunities through aligning plan. ecns.cn The century-old skincare brand from Tianjin, Wanzi Qianhong, solidified its comeback this month when it broke ground on a new industrial park in Xiqing district, following three consecutive years of doubling its online sales.
(2026-04-09). India's Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections. aljazeera.com Voting also held in the federal territory of Puducherry, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will vote later this month.
(2026-04-09). UK should bin Israel trade deal, impose sanctions: Polanski. newarab.com 
UK Green Party leader Polanski also urged the government to bar the United States – Israel's chief partner in the ongoing war in the Middle East – from using UK airspace. | "What is it going to…
(2026-04-09). Seafarers members sail the seven seas — even to Antarctica. peoplesworld.org 
McMURDO STATION, Antarctica—It's often said that Seafarers "sail the seven seas," and a recent voyage—all the way to Antarctica—proves it. Why? To transport needed supplies, especially fuel, to the U.S. South Polar research station there on McMurdo Sound. It's a decades-long resupply mission named, appropriately, Operation Deep Freeze (ODF). It's quite a long ocean-going trek …
(2026-04-08). U.S. judge sentences 'Ketamine Queen' to 15 years for selling Matthew Perry fatal ketamine dose. ecns.cn LOS ANGELES, April 8 ⚪ A U.TV series stars of the 1990s and early 2000s, and his death renewed scrutiny of ketamines growing use outside operating rooms as both a treatment and an illicit drug.
(2026-04-08). CIIE Stories | Frontline guardians of the CIIE at customs. ecns.cn The "CIIE Commitment" Youth Vanguard Team of the Shanghai Exhibition and Convention Center Customs House serves as a key support force for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and a calling card of the CIIE spirit. Established in 2018, the team's work behind the six-day event reflects more than half a year of preparation and dedication by customs officers.
(2026-04-09). What Happens Inside Israel's Detention System. aljazeera.com Human rights groups, UN investigators and Israeli legal organisations say torture of Palestinians is part of a wider sy…
(2026-04-09). "Courage or Foolhardiness" : Talking Aimé Césaire with Alex Gil. publicbooks.org "This way of going about prophecy sadly replaces the historical fact of Black victory with a timeless failed rebellion. Too bleak, if you ask me."
(2009-04-26). Lambiase to leave Red Bull. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen's long-time Formula One race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is to leave Red Bull and join McLaren in a supporting role to team principal Andrea Stella. | There was no immediate comment from either team on Thursday but senior insiders confirmed the move, first reported in Dutch media, to Reuters. | The news was also reported by the BBC and Sky Sports, with 2028 given as the likely start date for a man who has been working with Verstappen since 2016 and has played a key role in helping the Dutch driver to four world championships. | Lambiase, 45, had also been linked with Silverstone-based Asto…
(2026-04-09). The no-nonsense grooming and wellness guide for Australians. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Settlers storm Al-Aqsa as Israel lifts holy site restrictions. newarab.com 
Israeli settlers entered the According to Al Jazeera English, Israeli ministers and settlers entered the compound under police protection, in wh…
(2026-04-09). Why Is AI Afraid Of This One Guy? levernews.com 
(2026-04-08). Northwest University investigates professor for alleged plagiarism. ecns.cn Northwest University announced on Thursday that it has set up a working group to investigate allegations of academic misconduct involving a faculty member from the university.
(2026-04-09). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Madison April 25, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Debt In Canada Isn't A Personal Failure. It's A Math Problem. Here's How To Solve It. moguldom.com Debt doesn't announce itself. It doesn't show up one day with a warning label. It builds slowly: a credit card balance that lingers a month longer than planned, a loan payment pushed back "just this once," a financial decision made during a rough week that quietly turns into a years-long obligation. For millions of Canadians, …
(2026-04-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-09). The Democrats Don't Know Who They'll Be in 2028. Michigan May Offer an Answer. theintercept.com 
The outrage over Abdul El-Sayed's appearance with Hasan Piker reveals a schism that runs deeper than his Senate primary race against Mallory McMorrow.
(2026-04-08). Bulgarian scientists applaud growing space cooperation with China. ecns.cn Space experts in Bulgaria emphasized their growing cooperation with China at an event held at the Space Research and Technology Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (SRTI-BAS) in Sofia on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Polling Data Spells Potential Disaster for Republicans in the Midterms. truthout.org New data signals trouble for Republicans in this year's midterm elections, given President Donald Trump's low approval rating currently in many of their districts as he wages an unpopular war on Iran. Traditionally, midterm elections result in losses for the political party of the president who is currently in office. The number of seats lost often depends on how popular the president is… |
(2026-04-09). This May Day, workers will take to the streets against MAGA. peoplesworld.org 
This May Day, International Workers' Day, we are calling every worker, organized and unorganized, employed and unemployed, to hit the streets! On May 1, workers, students, immigrants, and families in over 1,000 cities nationwide will join May Day actions. They will march, rally, and refuse business as usual to demand one thing: Workers Over Billionaires. …
(2026-04-09). Gulf expected Egypt to Protect it from Iran; It Didn't. juancole.com Tensions in Egyptian-Gulf relations, against the backdrop of the ongoing war against Iran and Iranian strik…
(2026-04-09). For Minnesota, Climate Obsession Is Just Another Fiscal Disaster. wattsupwiththat.com The state may be sinking, and while the powers that be can always jump ship, the people of Minnesota are locked below deck. It will not end well.
(2026-04-09). OC restores common sense to women's sport now it's time for New Zealand and Australia to follow suit. onlineopinion.com.au If fairness matters at LA28, why not at school sport? The IOC's decision now puts pressure on Australia and New Zealand.
(2026-04-09). Call to Action! #FREESALAHSARSOUR. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-08). Trump slams NATO again for being unhelpful for U.S. ecns.cn "NATO wasn't there when we needed them, and they won't be there if we need them again," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-08). CIIE Stories | Open stage illuminates 'technical glimmers'. ecns.cn Hexagon, a Swedish provider of measurement and information technology specializing in digital solutions, made its debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2019. Deeply impressed by the vast potential and openness of the Chinese market, the company decided to establish its China R&D headquarters.
(2026-04-09). Social Media Addiction is NOT Addiction. fairobserver.com A Los Angeles jury recently held Meta and Google liable in a landmark US legal case, which found that social media platforms such as Instagram and YouTube are designed to be addictive to children. Addictive. What exactly does this mean? That engagement with these platforms produces a form of mental and physical dependence comparable to…
(2026-04-09). Data centers are straining the grid. Can they be forced to pay for it? peoplesworld.org 
Last month, President Trump sat alongside executives of the largest tech companies in the country as they pledged to pay a fair share of the energy costs of their data center buildout. "Data centers … they need some PR help," Trump said at the gathering. "People think that if the data center goes in, their …
(2009-04-26). Medvedev thrashed at Monte Carlo. tribune.com.pk 
Daniil Medvedev slipped to an embarrassing 6-0, 6-0 thrashing by Matteo Berrettini in the Monte Carlo Masters second round on Wednesday, as Alexander Zverev dug deep to beat Cristian Garin. | Medvedev completely unravelled against Berrettini after missing two break points in the opening game, making 30 unforced errors and serving five double faults. | Medvedev did not win more than two points in any of the last 11 games and his frustrations boiled over in the second set, smashing his racquet into the court four times. | Berrettini wrapped up the double-bagel victory, the first such defeat of former world numbe…
(2026-04-09). What on earth just happened? Trump, Iran, and the unlikely ceasefire. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Trita Parsi Yesterday began with Donald Trump issuing genocidal threats against Iran on social media and ended — just ten hours later — with the announcement of a 14-day ceasefire, on Iran's terms. Even by the volatile standards of Trump's presidency, the whiplash is extraordinary. What, then, have the two sides actually agreed…
(2026-04-08). China removes tens of thousands of 'AI-modified' videos in content crackdown. ecns.cn China's television regulator said it has removed tens of thousands of AI-altered videos and penalized multiple accounts as part of a campaign to curb problematic online content.
(2026-04-09). Delaware House Democrats back bill to bar ICE civil arrests in courts; another measure would prohibit state support for private prisons. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware lawmakers could soon vote on legislation limiting private detention facilities in the state. | Bill sponsor state Rep. Mara Gorman, D-Newark, is pushing two measures aimed at limiting immigration enforcement in the state.
(2026-04-09). They needed treatment for drug addiction. The company they turned to may have used them to commit fraud. nationofchange.org Former staff and investigators allege the drug treatment center falsified invoices to bill Medicaid for millions.
(2026-04-09). Four die, dozens rescued in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK. aljazeera.com Tragedy underscores failure to create safe routes for asylum seekers, say campaigners.
(2026-04-09). A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru's presidential election. aljazeera.com Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.
(2026-04-08). China, Afghanistan, Pakistan hold informal talks in Urumqi from April 1 to 7. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Representatives from China, Afghanistan and Pakistan held informal talks from April 1 to 7 in Urumqi, northwest Chinas Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). Pakistani man pleads guilty of attempting to commit biggest attack on US soil since 9/11. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A Pakistani national pleaded guilty to attempting to commit a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, New York, what could have been "largest terrorist attack on US soil since 9/11". | The man, identified as Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, aka Shahzeb Jadoon, had been living in Canada on study permit, admitted to plotting the attack on the US soil since the September 11 attacks. | According to the US Justice Department, he planned to use atomatic weapons to carry out a mass shooting on the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks "with the explicit goal of killing as many Jews as possible". | Accor…
(2026-04-09). 7 best nail fungus treatments that actually work (Doctor-recommended picks). independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, warns WHO. geo.tv 
Displaced people, who fled their homes after Israeli evacuation orders, register to undergo medical checks at a Lebanese Red Cross mobile clinic, near their makeshift camp in Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026.— Reuters/FileSome of Lebanon's hospitals could run out of life-saving…
(2026-04-09). Fury vs Makhmudov: All you need to know about the heavyweight boxing bout. aljazeera.com Tyson Fury comes out of retirement to fight devastating puncher Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
(2026-04-09). Figueres to Lead Lancet Commission. wattsupwiththat.com This will be an objective report then!
(2026-04-08). China launches new internet satellite group. ecns.cn China launched a new group of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province early on Thursday.
(2026-04-09). MAY DAY STRONG SOLIDARITY SCHOOL Madison, April 11, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). WTO's Trade Multilateralism, its Basic Principles of Global Trading. moderndiplomacy.eu The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) was held in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, from March 26-29. The landmark conference discussed diverse aspects of significant issues relating to the WTO today. The structural and functional reforms also dominated the discussions. While there was no expectation of a substantial outcome, there …
(2026-04-09). Israel's Deadly Ceasefire in Lebanon. newarab.com 
(2026-04-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-09). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-09). Matthew Perry death: Punjabi-origin 'Ketamin Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years for selling drugs to Friends actor. ptcnews.tv Matthew Perry death: An Indian-origin British-American drug dealer, Jasween Sangha, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling ketamin that led to the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry. | Jasveen, infamously known as 'Ketamin Queen' was jailed on Wednesday for her involvement in actor's death in 2023 due to overdose. | Federal prosecutors said that Jasveen Sangha ran a large drug operation from her luxury apartment in Los Angeles, supplying drugs like ketamine and methamphetamine to wealthy clients in the entertainment industry. | According to US attorneys, Sangha worked with Erik Fleming to supply…
(2026-04-08). CIIE Stories | Startups break new ground at CIIE. ecns.cn In 2023, the "Moonwalkers" smart-powered shoes saw strong success in overseas markets following their launch, but had yet to enter China. It wasn't until their debut at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in 2024 that the shoes-often dubbed the "Wind Fire Wheels"-began to gain widespread recognition in the Chinese market.
(2026-04-08). Mainland official highlights manufacturing strength after ZXMOTO win, urges cross-strait cooperation. ecns.cn The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office praised the growing global competitiveness of the Chinese mainland manufacturing and called for deeper cross-strait industrial cooperation, following a question about a Chinese motorcycle brand winning an international championship.
(2009-04-26). Gujarat survive final-over chaos. tribune.com.pk 
Gujarat Titans survived a ferocious late assault from David Miller to clinch a nerve-shredding one-run win over Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) thriller on Wednesday. | Asked to bat, Gujarat stacked up 210-4 and appeared to have the game in the bag after Delhi's chase wobbled when KL Rahul departed after a 52-ball 92. | Miller, who had earlier retired hurt with a hand injury, returned to transform a canter into a cliff-hanger before Delhi finished on 209-8, agonisingly short. | The decisive moment came in the final over. With two needed off the last two balls, ‚Å Miller refus…
(2026-04-09). Donald Trump and the Iran War path to madness. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Who is Jasveen Sangha? 'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in US over Matthew Perry death case. ptcnews.tv Who is Jasveen Sangha? Jasveen Sangha, a British-American drug trafficker of Punjabi origin, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for her role in supplying ketamine linked to the fatal overdose of American-Canadian actor Matthew Perry. The sentencing, delivered on April 8, has once again brought Jasveen Sangha into the international spotlight.
(2026-04-09). JD Vance under scrutiny after Pentagon summons Vatican envoy. newarab.com 
Vice President According to multiple reports, the official told the cardinal that the United States had the military power to do "whatever it wants" and warned that Under Secretary of Defence for Poli…
(2026-04-09). The benefits of talking to stangers. whyy.org Psychologist Gillian Sandstrom is an introvert who gets overwhelmed by noisy environments and crowded social gatherings. So, you might be surprised to learn that talking with strangers has become both her personal mission and life's work. She has found from her research that small moments of conversation with people we've never met make us happier and the world a kinder place | She joins us this week on The Connection to discuss her new book, Once Upon a Stranger. Also with us is social psychologist Erica Boothby, who studies social connection. She says that playful riffing — instead of talking about the we…
(2026-04-08). From connectivity to heartfelt bonds, China-ASEAN stories rise from everyday life. ecns.cn From the rapid expansion of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor to the growing momentum of the China—Thailand Railway; from the 350 km/h Jakarta—Bandung High-Speed Railway to the steady progress of Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link, China and ASEAN are breaking down geographic barriers through stronger connectivity and deepening ties between their peoples. | Each transport corridor and border crossing tells vivid, down-to-earth stories of cross-border lives. Through youthful exchanges and genuine connection, the friendship between China and ASEAN continues to flourish across mountains and seas…
(2026-04-08). Sri Lanka repatriates 125 telecom fraud suspects to China. ecns.cn Sri Lanka has repatriated 125 telecom fraud suspects to China after joint operations targeting cross-border scams, authorities said.
(2026-04-09). Dozens of states condemn attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward The 63 countries and
(2026-04-09). JEFF MCMULLEN: Trump's "own goals" in Iran. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). KMT chairwoman pays homage to Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, leads a KMT delegation to pay homage to the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province on April 8, 2026.
(2026-04-09). Between 'victory' and uncertainty: What ceasefire means for Iran. newarab.com 
While Iranians had been holding their breath in anticipation of possible targeting of the country's power stations and the resulting repercussions affecting various aspects of daily life, many exhaled with the announcement of a ceasefire and its entry into force at the time set by US President In this atmosphere of relief, a narrative of "victory" quickly prevailed in Iran, as the Supreme National Security Council said in a statement on the ceasefire that what…
(2026-04-08). KMT chair calls for stronger cross-Strait cooperation. ecns.cn Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, called for stronger cross-Strait cooperation and lasting peace during her visit on Wednesday to Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu province, and Shanghai, emphasizing the need to benefit future generations.
(2026-04-09). DOJ Wants to Scrap Watergate-Era Rule That Makes Presidential Records Public. theintercept.com 
In this Justice Department handout photo, stacks of boxes can be observed in a bathroom and shower in the Mar-a-Lago Club's Lake Room at former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Photo: U.S. Department of Justice via Getty Images | President Donald Trump recently
(2026-04-09). A New Homelessness Strategy Is Sweeping California. scheerpost.com By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Maybe the way out of California's homelessness crisis is to prevent it in the first place, rather than focusing only on people who have already lost their housing. That's the thinking behind a program in Santa Clara County — …
(2026-04-09). Australia's critical minerals strategy has a missing link. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's biggest critical-minerals problem is not geology. It is failing to capture the refining and manufacturing that creates real value.
(2026-04-09). How Israel is sowing sectarian strife in its war on Lebanon. newarab.com 
Beirut, Lebanon – One hundred and sixty bombs in ten minutes. That is how Israel ushered in At around 2pm on Wednesday, the capital was rocked by explosions, shattering early hopes that Lebanon might be included in t…
(2026-04-09). Religious and secular groups take Trump to court. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—A coalition of Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State is suing the Trump regime in federal court in Manhattan over its White House Religious Advisory Commission. They say it's illegally skewed to evangelical Christians, plus one Orthodox Jewish rabbi. The suit comes as the commission continues to meet …
(2026-04-09). Bluster without strategy: Trump's ill-fated Iran war. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's address to the nation on the Iran war was intended to project control and resolve. Instead, it revealed indecision and disarray, marked by contradictions, self praise, and shifting objectives.
(2026-04-09). Red Cross 'outraged' by 'death and destruction' in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Red Cross said it was "outraged by the devastating death and destruction" in densely populated areas across Lebanon Wednesday as Israel launched a massive wave of attacks. | Heavy explosive weapons with wide-area effects struck bustling neighbourhoods, including the capital "People across Lebanon were holding their breath for a ceasefire agreement, but a wave of deadly strikes plunged the country into pani…
(2026-04-09). Davin Mar Viola Musical Childhood. whyy.org Join us for this episode of On Stage at Curtis as we follow Davin Mar's musical journey. From a toddler in pre-K to a rising star at the Curtis Institute of Music, Davin is making his mark on the classical world. Encouraged by his musically savvy parents, he embraced the Curtis experience and now shares a look at his life, growth, and artistry.
(2026-04-09). Clean Fifteen' 2026: The least contaminated fruits and vegetables. nationofchange.org For these items, nearly 60 percent of samples had no detectable pesticide residues, making them safer options to buy non-organic.
(2026-04-09). Big Oil Cashed In While War Sent Prices Soaring. scheerpost.com ScheerPost Staff It's All About The Oil As ordinary people paid more at the pump, fossil fuel executives were cashing out. A new analysis reported by The Wall Street Journal found that oil and gas executives sold off a staggering $1.4 billion in stock as Donald Trump's war on Iran sent energy markets into chaos …
(2026-04-08). China issues measures to prevent dengue fever import amid global surge. ecns.cn China's customs authority issued new measures on Thursday to prevent the import of dengue fever, requiring health declarations and stricter quarantine checks for travelers and goods from outbreak areas.
(2026-04-08). India postpones steel conference due to Middle East situation. ecns.cn NEW DELHI, April 9 ⚪ Citing the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Indian government on Wednesday announced it has postponed a global steel conference until further notice.
(2026-04-09). Netanyahu orders 'direct negotiations with Lebanon under fire'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister "In light of Lebanon's repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet yesterday to start direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible," Netanyahu said in a statement. "
(2026-04-09). A Civilizational Struggle: Truth Versus Shadow in World Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu "To them. I said, the truth would be literally nothing but the shadows of the images. That is certain." -Plato, The Republic Plato's Cave and its "Shadows" At a moment when an American president openly threatens the death of an entire civilization[1] [Iranian/Persian], world politics becomes the issue of absolute primacy. Most worrisome regarding this …
(2026-04-09). Turkey puts 11 LGBT activists on trial for 'obscenity'. newarab.com 
Eleven leaders of a The defendants, leaders of the Genc LGBTI+ association (Young LGBTI+ in Turkish), stand accused of breaching an article of the Turkish constitution on
(2026-04-09). Sudan drone strike kills 32, including children, in North Darfur. newarab.com 
A drone strike on the paramilitary-controlled town of Kutum in Sudan's North Darfur state has killed at least 32 civilians, including women and children, a medical source and three residents told AFP on Thursday. | The strike on Wednesday came amid a surge in drone attacks by both Hassan Khater, a Kutum resident, told AFP in a text message that the drone struck a house where a wedding was taking place. He said h…
(2026-04-09). North Sea Gas "Saves Britain Billions a Year" wattsupwiththat.com North Sea natural gas saved Britain billions last year and savings will be even higher this year amid sky-high prices, analysis has found, increasing pressure on the Government to boost production during the Iran war. The Telegraph has the details.
(2026-04-09). Foucault, Khomeini and the Tragedy of the Intellectual. fairobserver.com In the late 1970s, Michel Foucault, a French philosopher known for his radical theories on the nexus between institutions like prisons and asylums and social control, stunned the Western world by becoming a fervent, albeit temporary, supporter of the Iranian Revolution. He later expressed regret as the new regime carried out public executions. To grasp…
(2026-04-09). Grading Albanese's address to the nation: A fail, must do better next time. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Pakistan declares two-day holiday in Islamabad ahead of high-stakes US-Iran diplomatic meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Pakistan has announced public holiday for two days in Islamabad ahead of the high-stakes between the United States and Iran expected to take place in the capital later this week. | According to the notification issued by the Islamabad district administration, holiday has been declared on Thursday and Friday across the Capital Territory. | While no specific reason was mentioned in the notice, the restrictions have been imposed or holidays have been declared in view of the security arrangements ahead of the high-level diplomatic engagements. | The order clarified that the holidays apply only to the…
(2026-04-09). Just back from Havana, Swiss doctor describes Cuban society under siege. peoplesworld.org 
The Nuestra América Convoy, an international solidarity caravan for Cuba, arrived late last month. On March 20, hundreds of representatives from more than 30 countries were officially received by Cuban officials. They brought several tons of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid. "The Caravan was a symbolic initiative to show the Cuban people that they are …
(2026-04-09). Pediatricians File To Unionize. portside.org Pediatricians File To Unionize |
(2026-04-09). Oil executives reap record stock windfalls as Trump's Iran war drives surge in insider stock sales. nationofchange.org Record energy sector stock sales follow conflict-driven oil price spike as consumers face billions in additional fuel costs.
(2026-04-09). May Day 2026 Actions in Madison and Milwaukee. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Israeli attacks on Lebanon aimed to undermine ceasefire, critics say. aljazeera.com More than 250 people have been killed in a barrage of air strikes on Lebanon since the ceasefire was declared.
(2026-04-08). Vietnam's top leader To Lam to visit China from April 14 to 17. ecns.cn At the invitation of General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnamese President To Lam will pay a state visit to China from April 14 to 17.
(2026-04-08). CIIE Stories | CIIE: Empowering health care for more people. ecns.cn From its debut at the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) to becoming a regular participant, the CIIE has meant far more to Novartis than simply a product showcase.
(2026-04-09). Israel approves largest West Bank settlement expansion on record. newarab.com 
The Israeli government has quietly approved 34 new Netanyahu's far-right coalition has overseen the fastest proliferation of illegal settlements in the country's history, approving more than 100 since coming to power in 2022. | Last we…
(2026-04-09). Is the world economy heading towards stagflation? aljazeera.com Is the world economy heading towards stagflation?>
(2026-04-09). From Risk to Target: The New Reality for Journalists in War Zones. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer As Journalists Are Killed, the World Looks Away We reported on one of these deaths yesterday. Today, there are more. The killing of journalists—already at record levels—continues at a pace that is both staggering and deliberate. What was once framed as the "risk" of war has become something far more disturbing: a pattern …
(2026-04-09). War Without Victory? British Think Tanks and the Evolution of the US—Iran Conflict and the Strain on NATO. uwidata.com Over the past month, leading British think tanks—including the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Chatham House, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), and the Foreign Policy Centre—have converged on a strikingly sober assessment of the evolving US—Iran war. Their analyses, published in March—April 2026, reject narratives of decisive victory and instead describe a conflict …
(2026-04-09). We Need 'More Muckrakers and Fewer Buck-Takers'. projectcensored.org Mickey Huff Fifty years ago, Carl Jensen founded Project Censored because he knew that journalism was the lifeblood of democracy. He argued that the news media, despite its increasingly corporate and commercial nature, can have a positive influence on the world, especially when it operates ethically and independently in the…
(2026-04-09). Albany Common Council Discusses Changes to Affordable Housing Bill. mediasanctuary.org At the April 6 regular meeting, the Albany Common Council held a hearing about the proposed changes to their affordable housing ordinance. At the request of the mayor and the urging of the governor, the new rule would allow developers to buy out of the affordable housing requirements in the rule. Many from the community came to express their feelings and council members interjected with questions and comments.
(2026-04-09). Saudi Arabia executes two Shia citizens from Eastern Province. newarab.com 
Two Shia Saudi citizens were executed in the kingdom's Mustafa Ali al-Subaiti and his nephew Ali Hassan al-Subaiti were found guilty of "joining a foreign terrorist organisation, participating in the manufacture of explosives and possession of weapons, and killing and assaulting security personnel", the Saudi interior ministry said. | They were also convicted of firing on a security headquarters and harbouring individ…
(2009-04-26). Leicester close to third tier. tribune.com.pk 
Leicester's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules was rejected on Wednesday, plunging the Foxes ever closer to relegation to English football's third tier. | Just a decade on from their stunning Premier League title triumph, Leicester sit third from bottom of the Championship, one point adrift of safety with just five games to go. | "With the matter now at an end and five games of the season remaining, everyone at the club is fully focused on the matches in front of us and on shaping the outcome of our season through our results on the pitch," Leicester said in a statement. | "The…
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia proactive rental-inspection plan takes shape ahead of Council vote. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! New details have emerged about Philadelphia's effort to formally launch a proactive rental inspections initiative. | During a budget hearing Wednesday, officials with the Department of Licenses and Inspections told City Council they want to staff the program with a total of 18 positions, including as many as 13 inspectors. | The program's soft launch has already brought on board a handful of new inspe…
(2026-04-09). Australian creatives push back against 'AI theft'. globalvoices.org Australian artists and cultural workers are demanding stronger laws, more transparency, and remuneration Global Voices Artists are demanding tech companies to uphold transparency and fairness when rolling out AI to scrape and mine local content. This post is part of Global Voices' April 2026 Spotlight series, "
(2026-04-09). The KMT's new right-left dichotomy. moderndiplomacy.eu As chairman of the Guomindang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun (ÈÑ≠È∫óÊñá) is currently on a visit to the Chinese mainland with a delegation of KMT officials; a subtle divide within the ranks of the century-old party has been reported on by Western media. Such a divide, between the right wing and the left wing of the party, …
(2026-04-09). "Chief Vibes Officer" Bones Hyland. whyy.org This week, we sit down with Bones to relive some of his most electric performances during his rookie season, and learn how he performs so well under pressure. We'll hear about how his tough upbringing in Wilmington, Delaware — and the sudden loss of those closest to him — motivate him to this day to excel on the court.
(2026-04-09). Another Disturbing Surprise From ICE. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People place flowers on a fence outside Krome Detention Center in Miami, Florida, during a vigil to recognize people who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody as well as those affected by mass deportations, May 24, 2025. | © 2025 AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell…
(2026-04-09). LIVE BLOG: Massacres across Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Kill Hundreds, Injure Over 1,100 — Day 40. wibailoutpeople.org 
Around 150 Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon within two hours across Beirut, the south, Bekaa, and Mount Lebanon. (Photo: via QNN)…
(2009-04-26). PSG beat Liverpool in quarter-finals. tribune.com.pk 
Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the goals to give a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 win over Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, as the holders seized a clear advantage to take to Anfield for next week's return. | Doue's shot in the 11th minute looped over goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili and in thanks to a big touch off Ryan Gravenberch, and Kvaratskhelia then rounded his compatriot to double PSG's lead 65 minutes into a game they bossed from start to finish. | It only remains to be seen whether the reigning European champions —- who had a second-half…
(2026-04-09). Israel's Netanyahu ready for talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'. aljazeera.com Israeli PM says his gov't ready to enter negotiations on 'disarming Hezbollah' and 'establishing peaceful relations'.
(2026-04-09). Anti War Action Network Calls For National Day Of Action On Tax Day. popularresistance.org The Anti War Action Network (AWAN) called for a national day of action on Tax Day, April 15, to protest Trump's costly war on Iran. President Trump has asked Congress to authorize an additional $200 billion for his war on Iran while at the same time cutting funding to scientific research, environmental protection, and various social programs including housing assistance, Medicaid and SNAP. | From the AWAN post on their Instagram @antiwaractionnetwork, "Organize an action in your community for Tax Day — April 15th — to show that we want our tax dollars spent on human needs like education and healthcare…
(2026-04-09). Goya's 'The Disasters of War' and the aesthetics of terror. peoplesworld.org 
At the threshold of the imperialist era, when the revolutionary promises of the Enlightenment gave way to terror, war, and new forms of domination, contradiction—the irreconcilable tension between hope and terror—became central to art. This gave rise to a new aesthetics of terror, an existential expression of an age that shattered traditional meaning and confronted …
(2026-04-09). Philadelphia's Abolition School Taps The 'radical Potential' Of Political Education. scheerpost.com Officially known as the W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, the organization grounds local organizers in historical knowledge, theory, and rigorous analysis Adryan Corcione Prism Political education plays a critical role in movements for social justice by helping to guide strategy and direction. Philadelphia's W.E.B. Movement School for Abolition and Reconstruction, better known as Abolition …
(2026-04-08). Chinese FM meets Thai princess Sirindhorn. ecns.cn BEIJING, April 8 ⚪ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2026-04-09). WI BOPM 15th Anniversary Celebration in Milwaukee August 22, 2026! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1aaFhq2889/ 12 NOON — 2 P.M.: GATHER & MEAL2-4 P.M. PROGRAM: 15 YEARS OF STRUGGLE AND STILL FIGHTING!4-6 P.M. D.J. Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement started in Milwaukee in June 2011. Since the first day, we've been in the streets and workplaces engaged in collective struggle statewide and beyond. We're still here! We …
(2026-04-09). Reenacting Normalcy While Trump Threatens to Kill Civilizations Is Wrecking Us. truthout.org On Tuesday evening, as the anxiety, hurt and fear of millions settled into an uneasy and impermanent sense of relief, one sentiment was widely expressed: this is no way to live. This cycle of dread and panic, of being driven to the edge at full speed before someone slams the brakes, harms our nervous systems, and has the potential to break our spirits. Many people seemed acutely aware of this… |
(2026-04-09). In Lebanon, it's cease? Fire! newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2026-04-08). Grandparents top AI swindlers' list. ecns.cn About a year ago, an elderly woman surnamed Ding living in Huangshi, Hubei province, received a phone call she believed was from her grandson urgently requesting financial help. What she didn't know at the time was that the call was the beginning of a sophisticated scam.
(2026-04-09). Israel Revives Plan to Occupy or Annex South Lebanon. juancole.com The Conversation) — A chorus of hawkish Israeli politicians is urging the country's military to intensify its weekslong ground and air campaign against Hezbollah and pave the way for a more permanent presence in the country's south. | On April 5,
(2026-04-08). 6 killed in highway crash in Philippines. ecns.cn MANILA, April 9 ⚪ Six people died in a collision between a bus and a multicab on Wednesday night in Camarines Sur, southern Luzon Island of the Philippines, local media reported.
(2026-04-09). Nick Offerman, Mozart, Lena Dunham and the 76ers' last regular-season game in this week's 'Things to Do'. whyy.org Philly Jazz Month rolls into its second week as the celebration continues to shine a spotlight on local talent with live performances across the city, including a Thursday night set with the Arturo Stable Trio at Ensemble. The TLA takeover by Lansdale's own The Wonder Years band goes from Thursday through next week. On Friday, the highly anticipated reunion of the spoken word and soul duo Floetry heads to the Met. | The weekend continues with a mix of conversation, comedy and pop culture. Saturday starts with Rex Manning Day at South Street Art Mart, inspired by the cult-favorite movie "Empire Records." On Sunday…
(2026-04-09). Weather Update 04-06-2026. mediasanctuary.org Retired national weather meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to give a recap of the weather this past March and the worrying signs of an acceleration of global warming. | Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk | Engineer: Kalix Sausville…
(2026-04-09). Share My Kitchen Table Activism. mediasanctuary.org A conversation about resistance, activism, and community. Get Out the Resistance (GOTR) together with Share My Kitchen Table (SMKT) are for those who haven't engaged in activism yet by empowering with information with about at least 25+ different ways that can help restore Democracy! | In this interview Mary Panzetta and Toni McGrath of SMKT speak with Andrea Cunliffe. | Get Out The Resistance (GOTR) is a grassroots, non-profit, Albany activist group and one of the 11 groups in the Greater Capital Region Coalition (GCRC). Their events have proven to increase activist membership and turnout. Their PowerPoint: O…
(2026-04-09). Madison, April 29, 2026: Union Peacekeeping Training from MN AFL-CIO Organizers. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2026-04-09). Why service businesses are rebuilding operations around AI workflows. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-09). Iran rules out restrictions on enrichment programme: chief. newarab.com 
(2026-04-09). New York's Climate Activists Not Backing Off. wattsupwiththat.com The longer this goes on, the more ridiculous you will look when the final collapse comes.
(2026-04-08). China boosts medical innovation for public health. ecns.cn China will accelerate the development of core medical technologies and innovative drugs targeting common and complex diseases, including cardiovascular conditions, as part of its effort to harness science for better public health, officials and experts said on Tuesday.
(2026-04-09). Jayapal: US policy is 'strangling' Cuba. responsiblestatecraft.org As Cuba's economy struggles under the weight of a near-total American oil blockade, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) is pushing for a change in Washington's policy toward the Caribbean island nation.Jayapal and fellow Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) traveled last week to Cuba, where they met with senior officials and a range of civil society groups. Since returning stateside, Jayapal has
(2026-04-09). Brazil bowler Cardoso takes 9 Lesotho wickets in record-breaking T20 win. aljazeera.com Brazil's Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189 win against Lesotho to claim best bowling figures in a T20I.
(2026-04-09). A new Vietnam: Iran imposes military humiliation on the U.S. strategic-culture.su Regardless of the future of the current agreement, Iran has already won. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The announcement of a…
(2026-04-09). Why Gulf states turned to Ukraine for defence deals. newarab.com 
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy concluded his Middle East tour with The more consequential story is what those agreements reveal about how Gulf states are rethinking their The deals are not identical in s…
(2026-04-09). Ice's Israeli Spyware Expansion Signals A New Era Of Domestic Surveillance. scheerpost.com Zero-click phone hacking tools once used abroad are now confirmed inside the United States — raising urgent civil liberties concerns. ScheerPsot Staff In a quiet but deeply consequential admission, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it is deploying powerful spyware capable of infiltrating phones, intercepting encrypted messages, and surveilling targets without any user …
(2026-04-09). Humanitarian situation in Sudan at 'catastrophic levels', says NGO. aljazeera.com Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis.
(2026-04-08). Chinese icebreaker Xuelong returns after fruitful Antarctic expedition. ecns.cn China's research icebreaker Xuelong, or Snow Dragon, returned to Shanghai in East China on Thursday after a 160-day-long voyage which formed part of the country's 42nd Antarctic expedition.
(2026-04-09). Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem's nephew killed in Beirut airstrike, claims Israel. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Israel Defense Forces said it has killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, who was the personal secretary to Naim Qassem, in an airstrike in Beirut. | In a post on X, the Israeli military described Harshi as a senior aide and close advisor who played an important role in managing and securing Qassem's office. | The IDF said the strike was part of a larger operation targeting Hezbollah's infrastructure and logistics network. | It added that the operation also included attacks on two key crossings used by Hezbollah to transport weapons south of the Litani River, along with around 10 weapons storage sites, launchers…
(2026-04-09). Thailand: Journalists Sued for Reporting Minister's Bribery Case. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Hathairat Phaholtap, editor-in-chief of the Isaan Record, Thailand, March 21, 2026. | © 2026 The Isaan Record | (Bangkok) — A senior cabinet minister in Thailand has brought criminal defamation lawsuits against two prominent journalists who reported about a bribery case, raising serious concerns for media freedom, Human Rights Watch said today. The trial court can dismiss the case if it lacks legal merit or is without basis.On February 27, 2026, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Suchart Chomklin, filed a lawsuit against Hathairat Phaholtap, editor-in-chief of…
(2009-04-26). Piastri focused on closing gap. tribune.com.pk 
Oscar Piastri knows as well as anyone on the Formula One grid how quickly dominance can dissipate and is approaching his unexpected early-season furlough with some confidence that McLaren can challenge Mercedes when the racing resumes. | The Australian had a calamitous start to the season, crashing on his way to the grid in his home grand prix in Melbourne then failing to start in China because of an electrical issue with his car. | In round three in Japan, however, Piastri finished second behind Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli to give fans a timely reminder of the quality that last season had him 34 poin…
(2026-04-09). Reza Pahlavi says Iranians still 'need to topple regime'. newarab.com 
(2026-04-08). China to further cut corporate burdens, dismantle market barriers in 2026. ecns.cn Workers operate on a production line in Yongzhou, central Chinas Hunan Province, Feb.24, 2026..
(2026-04-09). LA28 Olympics opens ticket sales globally after record local demand. aljazeera.com LA28 sold more tickets to the domestic audience than any previous Olympic Games as sales open to rest of the world.
(2026-04-09). Sixteen Years, Four Days Left: Can Hungary Finally Break Free? moderndiplomacy.eu JD Vance landed in Budapest on Tuesday to address a campaign rally for Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections on Sunday, April 12. First US Vice President to set foot in Hungary since 1991. That alone tells you how much Washington has riding on what happens Sunday — and how worried Orbán's allies are …
(2026-04-09). Source for U.S. Military Exposé Indicted under Espionage Act. rightsanddissent.org
(2026-04-09). Millions lose food aid as Trump's budget law reshapes SNAP. nationofchange.org
(2026-04-09). Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound after reopening. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-09). Global energy crisis is 'the mother of all crises': Turkish energy minister. aljazeera.com
(2026-04-09). New Jersey lifts de-facto moratorium on new nuclear facilities in effort to tackle affordability crisis. whyy.org
(2026-04-09). From Kiev to Belgrade and Budapest: Is the war spreading? strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-09). Il ruolo degli Stati Uniti (e di Israele) in Siria smascherato. strategic-culture.su L'ex responsabile dell'antiterrorismo di Trump svela la verità sui legami degli Stati Uniti con l'ISIS e Al-Qaeda | Segue nostro La narrativa ufficiale costruita dagli Stati Uniti e dai loro alleati durante tutta la guerra in Siria ha costantemente cercato di nascondere un elemento centrale del conflitto: l'uso deliberato di gruppi estremisti come strumento geopolitico. Per anni, analisti indipendenti hanno sostenuto che Washington non s…
(2026-04-09). Cuba denuncia en Ginebra el ´bloqueo energético ª como violación de derechos humanos. radiohc.cu 
Cuba participa en la II Conferencia Internacional sobre Medidas Coercitivas Unilaterales (MCU), que tiene lugar en Ginebra los días 9 y 10 de abril, con una delegación encabezada por la viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores, Anayansi Rodríguez Camejo. | El evento, organizado por la relatora especial sobre MCU Alena Douhan, se desarrolla bajo el tema "Acción humanitaria, reparación y responsabilidad en un entorno de sanciones unilaterales". La cita reúne a representantes de gobiernos, organismos internacionales y expertos en Derecho Internacional. | La apertura de la Sesión de Alto Nivel de la Conferencia, cont…
(2026-04-09). El V Coloquio Patria, una cita para romper intentos por aislar a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Con un centenar de participantes extranjeros confirmados, entre ellos personalidades de la comunicación, la quinta edición del Coloquio Internacional Patria tendrá lugar del 16 al 18 de abril próximos en la Estación Cultural de Línea y 18, en La Habana.
(2026-04-09). Abren centro de acopio en estado mexicano para apoyar a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Paseo Juárez "El Llano", en el mexicano estado de Oaxaca, acoge hoy un centro de acopio de donativos con destino a Cuba, en medio del recrudecimiento del bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos a la nación caribeña. | Durante la inauguración en días recientes de la iniciativa, abierta hasta el 30 de abril desde las 15: 00 hasta las 19: 00 hora local, el gobernador de la entidad federativa, Salomón Jara, puso de manifiesto el carácter humanista y solidario del pueblo oaxaqueño. | Acorde con una nota de prensa de la Embajada de La Habana en esta capital, el centro de acopio es impulsado por el Comité Oaxaqueño de Soli…
(2026-04-09). Las alianzas estratégicas. strategic-culture.su Malvinas en la geopolítica atlántica | Ezequiel Magnani
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(2026-04-09). Cuba moderniza industria del níquel con tecnología de China. radiohc.cu Cuba mejora la infraestructura de la Empresa de Níquel Comandante Ernesto Che Guevara con el montaje de un nuevo sedimentador fabricado en China, una inversión clave para optimizar el procesamiento del mineral, se divulgó este jueves. | La instalación del equipo, perteneciente a la unidad de lixiviación y lavado, modernizará el flujo tecnológico de una de las industrias más estratégicas del país, en la zona minera del municipio de Moa, en la oriental provincia de Holguín, que posee importantes reservas de níquel, uno de sus renglones fundamentales de exportación. | El director general de la fábrica, Alexander Gar…
(2026-04-09). Socialistas chilenos lanzan campaña de solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu Miembros del Partido Socialista (PS) en Santiago lanzaron una campaña de apoyo a Cuba y extendieron la invitación a toda la comunidad a devolverle la mano a un país que siempre fue solidario con Chile. | En un acto efectuado anoche en la sala Salvador Allende, de la sede del PS, se dio el puntapié inicial a esta iniciativa que busca recopilar medicamentos para enviarlos a hospitales cubanos. | "Este es un gesto de reciprocidad porque muchos jóvenes socialistas hoy pueden ejercer la Medicina aquí gracias a que se graduaron en Cuba", declaró a Prensa Latina el presidente del Comunal Santiago, Ismael Calderón. | Rec…
(2026-04-09). Villaclareñas contra el bloqueo: firmes, unidas y victoriosas. radiohc.cu 
Villaclareñas de diversas generaciones se reunieron en el Parque Vidal de la ciudad de Santa Clara para unirse a la gran Campaña "Cubanas contra el bloqueo", en denuncia de los impactos de esa política cruel impuesta por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Cuba hace más de seis décadas. Pancartas con la frase "No al bloqueo", banderas cubanas y de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas entrelazadas, pullovers con imágenes de Fidel, el Che, otros líderes de la Revolución, y de, Vilma Espín Guillois, matizaron la multitudinaria concentración, precisamente en el aniversario 96 del natalicio de la eterna Presidenta de la…
(2026-04-09). En Cienfuegos Jornada de la Danza por su Día Internacional. radiohc.cu 
La Jornada de la Danza, por su Día Internacional, 29 de abril, será disfrutada en la provincia cubana de Cienfuegos mediante el arte, con actuaciones, clases magistrales, galas y espectáculos en comunidades e instituciones para concluir en el Teatro Tomás Terry, Monumento Nacional. Daimany Blanco y Bárbara Lamí. (Fotos: Mireya Ojeda) | Daimany Blanco, Presidente Provincial de Artes Escénicas informó que con el lema Cienfuegos se danza, las actividades destinados al público amante de la cultura, iniciarán este 9 de abril, y el cierre por el Día de la Danza, lo protagonizará el Conjunto Folclórico cienfueguero y el…
(2026-04-09). Embajador cubano en Brasil dialoga en Sà£o Paulo con activistas solidarios de diferentes sectores. radiohc.cu El embajador cubano en Brasil, Víctor Cairo, visitó medios de comunicación y se reunió con compatriotas residentes y activistas solidarios en Sà£o Paulo, como parte de la agenda de trabajo que prosigue en ese estado este jueves. | De acuerdo con publicaciones en su cuenta de la red social X, el diplomático disertó en los encuentros sobre los negativos impactos del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de Estados Unidos y la actual situación en la isla por el cerco energético norteamericano. | Cairo apuntó que, en el caso del recorrido por la sede del diario Folha de S.Paulo, "participó la reconocida per…
(2026-04-09). Senegal: A Decade of Unresolved Climate Displacement. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Two people working on a sunken boat in the Langue de Barbarie, Saint-Louis, Senegal, March 7, 2023. | © 2023 Raquel Maria Carbonell Pagola/LightRocket via Getty Images | (Dakar) — Senegalese families remain in limbo in a site called Khar Yalla, a decade after coastal floods destroyed their homes, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite recent progress, the government has not yet provided displaced families with a permanent, durable solution.The approximately 1,000 people who lost their homes to tidal surges in 2015 and 2016 lived in historic fishing communities on the Langue d…
(2026-04-09). Todo lo que debes saber sobre las nuevas empresas mixtas nacionales. cubadebate.cu En un paso que marca una nueva etapa en la transformación del sistema empresarial cubano, el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, explicó en la Mesa Redonda los fundamentos, objetivos y retos del Decreto-Ley 114, una norma que abre el camino a la creación de empresas mixtas entre entidades estatales y no estatales.
(2026-04-09). Vea Cuadrando la caja: Fuentes Renovables de Energía, øcambian las reglas del juego para la generación? cubadebate.cu En el programa Cuadrando la Caja expertos y académicos hablaron sobre el tema de las fuentes renovables de energía y sus nuevas directrices para la economía cubana. Algunas interrogantes fueron puestas sobre la mesa para su análisis y discusión.
(2026-04-09). Um novo Vietnà£: Ir࣠impàµe humilhaàßà£o militar aos EUA. strategic-culture.su Independentemente do futuro do acordo atual, o Ir࣠venceu. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | O anúncio de um cessar-fog…
(2009-04-26). Atletico punish 10-man Barcelona. tribune.com.pk 
Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth's goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarter-final first leg clash on Wednesday. | The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down Atletico's Giuliano Simeone, who was through on goal. | Alvarez whipped home the resulting free-kick and Sorloth doubled their advantage with 20 minutes remaining to give Atletico a strong chance of reaching the semi-finals. | Diego Simeone's side, who have never won the competition, reached the 2014 and 2016 fin…
(2026-04-09). Daily Memo: ICE Returns to Downtown LA ISAP Office, Increases Raids in the Inland Empire. lataco.com ICE returned to the ISAP office after a week-long hiatus, and another woman has died after release from ICE custody.
(2026-04-08). Vance says up to Iran if it wants truce to over Lebanon. al-monitor.com US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday urged Iran not to let the fragile ceasefire deal fall apart over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, days before he is due to lead talks with Tehran in Pakistan.As Iran's president said a truce in Lebanon was a key condition for ending the Middle East war, Vance said he believed there had been a "legitimate misunderstanding".
(2026-04-08). BREAKING: U.S. CAVES TO IRAN'S DEMANDS FOR A CEASEFIRE… FOR NOW Brian Berletic. thealtworld.com e U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with plans to begin negotiations in Pakistan on Friday. But while President Trump is framing this as a victory, because he got Iran to agree to a ceasefire… Tehran is noting that they got the U.S. to agree to their 10-point plan, which includes Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's right to enrich uranium, and the promise to lift ALL U.S. sanctions on Iran. | In a statement, Iran's Supreme National Security Council emphasized: "this does not signify the termination of the war," and said: "Our hands remain upon the trigger, and should the slightest…
(2026-04-08). How the War Strengthened Iran's Hand Against the U.S. and Israel. theintercept.com 
A young Iranian woman walks under portraits of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran on April 1, 2026. Photo: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images | The war in Iran has entered its first ceasefire — a two-week break from hostilities brokered largely by Pakistan that all sides have agreed to, with negotiations on a permanent end to the war to follow starting in a few days. | It's hard to say who has emerged a "winner" in the war so far, but certainly when one examines what has been accomplished and what has not, the U.S.
(2026-04-08). Israel Has Buried Gaza in Rubble, But Our Love for the Land Will Always Survive. scheerpost.com Hend Salama Abo Helow for Truthout Ihave never chosen to adopt the title of "refugee," yet it keeps haunting me. It is scribbled on my Palestinian national identification card and follows my name in human rights conferences. It serves as a cruel mark to be treated as marginalized and homeless. It is a word I have …
(2026-04-08). Israeli Attack Kills Al Jazeera Journalist in Gaza. news.antiwar.com An Israeli attack in Gaza on Wednesday killed an Al Jazeera reporter, adding to the massive number of journalists the IDF has killed in Gaza and elsewhere in the region since the start of its genocidal campaign in the Palestinian territory. Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for Al Jazeera Mubasher, was hit by an Israeli drone …
(2026-04-08). Palestine Land Day Commemoration Demands: 'FIFA — Move The World Cup!'. popularresistance.org Boston — At a press conference on the front steps of Boston City Hall Plaza timed to coincide with Palestine Land Day, member organizations of the Boston Coalition for Palestine (BCFP) and allies announced today they are joining the international call to "Boycott the U.S." for its war crimes in Cuba. Iran, Palestine, Venezuela and elsewhere. | Speakers demanded that the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) move its scheduled 2026 World Cup games out of U.S. cities, including Boston, where Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) searches at the airports and kidnappings in the streets ha…
(2026-04-08). Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation. al-monitor.com ATHENS, April 8 (Reuters) – Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and such a move would set a dangerous precedent for freedom of navigation.The Iran war has threatened Gulf ports and disrupted global trade through the strait, a waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes.Greece controls one of the largest merchant fleets globally in terms of cargo-carrying capacity.
(2026-04-08). Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war: IATA. newarab.com 
It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil, has been virtually paralysed for weeks by IATA director general Willie Walsh told reporters in Singapore it was difficult to say how long fuel supplies w…
(2026-04-08). Trump claims victory, but Iran holds the real card: a bruised but powerful grip on Hormuz. moderndiplomacy.eu Nearly six weeks of war in Iran have ended with President Trump claiming victory, but the ceasefire has solidified the power of Iran's radical government, which controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy. Analysts believe this conflict will be seen as a major strategic mistake for Trump, reshaping the Middle …
(2026-04-08). "Sigh of Relief" : U.S. & Iran Agree to 2-Week Ceasefire, But Israel Keeps Bombing Lebanon. democracynow.org 
The United States and Iran have announced a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, under which Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel is also part of the agreement, but it has said it will continue its attacks and occupation inside Lebanon. The deal was reached less than two hours before President Trump's 8 p.m. ET deadline Tuesday for Iran to reopen the strait under threat of destroying every power plant and major bridge in Iran. | Although both parties have "strong incentives" to maintain a ceasefire, the deal is "extremely precarious," says Eskandar Sadeghi-Boro…
(2026-04-08). US-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire; Tehran to open Strait of Hormuz levying 'heavy fees'. ptcnews.tv US-Iran ceasefire: US President Donalt Trump on Wednesday announced a ceasefire with Iran and subsequently halting strikes on Iran for two weeks. This marks a significant development in what could have been a major escalation after sel-imposed deadline by Trump. | Meanwhile Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, opening a diplomatic window to de-escalate the 40-day conflict and Tehran also accepted the truce and agreed to conditionally reopen the Strait of Hormuz. | "I hold off the destructive force being sent tonight to Iran, and subject to the Islamic Republic of Iran agreeing to the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAF…
(2026-04-08). Trump 'ceasefire' collapses: Iran re-closes Hormuz in retaliation for Israel attacking Lebanon. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump's claimed 'ceasefire' with Iran has collapsed after less than a day, because Israel still regards ceasefires as 'you cease, we fire'. Iran has re-closed the vital Hormuz Strait to oil tankers connected in any way to its aggressors and has again hit US facilities in the Gulf. Iran continues to allow vessels belonging […] | By
(2026-04-08). Headlines for April 8, 2026. democracynow.org U.S. and Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire; Iran Warns Its "Hands Remain on the Trigger", Israel Says U.S.-Iran Two-Week Ceasefire Doesn't Apply to Lebanon, Iran Continues to Launch Retaliatory Strikes Throughout the Region, Oil Prices Plunge After Announcement of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, American Freelance Journalist Shelly Kittleson Released by Iran-Backed Iraqi Militia, U.S. Soldier's Wife Released After Being Arrested by ICE Agents on Military Base, Trump Administration Still Seeks to Deport Kilmar àÅbrego García to Liberia, DHS Threatens to Withdraw CBP Officers from Airports in So-Called…
(2026-04-08). FO Live: When Will the Houthis Join the War to Support Iran? fairobserver.com Fair Observer's Video Producer Rohan Khattar Singh moderates an FO Live discussion on the US—Israel war with Iran. He is joined by Fernando Carvajal, executive director of The American Center for South Yemen Studies; Eric Jeunot, a professor at Abu Dhabi University; and Heena Lotus, a geopolitical analyst. Khattar Singh pushes the panel to assess…
(2026-04-08). Iran Says Ceasefire Must Include Halt To Israel's Attacks in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Updated on April 8, 2026, 7: 05 pm EST Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that a ceasefire deal with the US must include a halt to Israel's attacks on Lebanon, which have dramatically escalated since President Trump announced the truce on Tuesday night. "The Iran-US Ceasefire terms are clear and explicit: the US …
(2026-04-08). UN condemns Israeli strikes on Lebanon, calls casualty reports. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – The United Nations on Wednesday condemned a massive wave of Israeli strikes across Lebanon, saying reports that hundreds of people, including civilians had been killed and injured were "appalling" just hours after the Iran ceasefire.Israel's strikes on Lebanon have been the heaviest since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last month, even as the Iran-aligned group paused attacks on northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon under a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
(2026-04-08). War Is Driving A Food Crisis—And No One Is Ready. scheerpost.com Joshua Scheer The global economy is already reeling from the cascading effects of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran—fuel shortages, disrupted supply chains, and a deepening energy crisis. But beneath the headlines about oil and geopolitics lies a quieter, more dangerous threat: a global food system on the brink. The warning signs are everywhere, if you …
(2026-04-08). Is Israel already sabotaging Iran ceasefire? responsiblestatecraft.org Just when a fragile glimmer of hope emerged in the Middle East, Israel has moved to extinguish it. By launching its
(2026-04-08). Macron urges US, Iran to respect ceasefire in Lebanon. al-monitor.com April 8 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday he told the leaders of Iran and the United States that he hoped a ceasefire between them would be respected in Lebanon and across "all areas of confrontation", as Israeli strikes continued to hit Beirut.The U.S. and Iran on Tuesday agreed to pause their sprawling conflict for two weeks, but Israel on Wednesday killed more than 250 people in its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah broke out last month.
(2026-04-08). Israel DESTROYS Trump's ceasefire in Lebanon today Ep. 199. thealtworld.com Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region.
(2026-04-08). Rania Khalek Recounts 'Terrifying Massacres' in Beirut w/ Vijay Prashad. thealtworld.com Rania Khalek speaks with Vijay Prashad and Zoe Alexandra after escaping Beirut, recounting a "horrendously terrifying" day as Israeli airstrikes leveled residential buildings without warning, overwhelming hospitals and leaving scores dead and injured. She describes indiscriminate destruction across densely populated neighborhoods, challenging claims that the attacks targeted militants and warning that "nowhere is safe" in Lebanon. Khalek also warns this escalation could expand regionally, arguing that what's being done to Lebanon today could soon be repeated against Iran — with U.S. backing. | "If the Israe…
(2026-04-08). Israel refuses to include Lebanon in 'ceasefire' agreement. thecanary.co 
Israel is refusing to include Lebanon in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' agreement. Instead, the Zionist entity is continuing to bomb Beirut, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley simultaneously. Apocalyptic scenes in Lebanon's capital right now. Israel has launched 100 airstrikes on Lebanon in 10 minutes. Striking South Lebanon, Beirut and the Bekaa Valley simultaneously. This isn't […] | By
(2026-04-08). The Quiet Casualties Of War: Americans At Home. popularresistance.org By the time most Americans encounter war, it arrives not with the thunder of artillery but with the quiet click of a gas pump. | The price rolls upward in glowing red numbers. A family of four hesitates in the grocery aisle, comparing brands of eggs and milk. Parents postpone vacations. A small business owner rethinks hiring another employee. No bombs fall here; no air raid sirens pierce the night. Yet the costs ripple through American life all the same. In this quieter sense, we too are casualties of Donald Trump's war on Iran. | War has always traveled far beyond the battlefield.
(2026-04-08). Bombshell Report Reveals Trump Was Begging for Iran To Join Ceasefire. portside.org Bombshell Report Reveals Trump Was Begging for Iran To Join Ceasefire |
(2026-04-08). Trump's Genocidal Threats on Iran Are Enabled by a Vast Apparatus of Destruction. scheerpost.com Negin Owliaei for Truthout Somehow, in a war already bent on turning Iran into a failed state, Donald Trump's threats against the country have become increasingly disturbing. For days now, Trump has threatened to bomb key civilian infrastructure in Iran, from bridges to power plants. On April 5, in a terrifying screed, he wrote: "Tuesday …
(2026-04-08). How Trump's White House demands as prerequisites for stopping bombings bit the dust. asiapacificreport.nz COMMENTARY: By Yanis Varoufakis Having launched an illegal, destructive war that brutally struck the entire planet's economy (and confirmed once again Europe's combination of irrelevance and hypocrisy), and after threatening Iran with genocide and "civilisational annihilation," President Trump ultimately backed down on everything. Like a Roman Emperor during the Empire's declining years would declare victory…
(2026-04-08). Over a quarter of UK drivers will use their car less due to fuel spikes. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's attack on Iran has disrupted oil supplies and markets across the globe. And fuel companies have wasted no time in, shall we say, 'responding'. UK forecourts over the Easter weekend were charging on average £1.57 a litre for petrol, and £1.89 for diesel. Again, as with concern over UK jobs, […] | By
(2026-04-08). Evangelicals Boost Trump's Religious Justification for War With Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump is using Christian language to gain support for the war with Iran, which has become increasingly unpopular among Americans, according to experts. This rhetoric is enhanced by evangelical leaders who frame the conflict as a battle between good and evil. Recently, Trump declared a two-week ceasefire but has faced challenges in gaining …
(2026-04-08). Starmer heads to Gulf, welcomes Iran war truce. newarab.com 
"I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world," a statement from Starmer's office quoted him as saying. | "Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and re-open the Strait of Hormu…
(2026-04-08). Your Party: it's not social conservatism; it's left-wing bigotry. thecanary.co 
Your Party has faced widespread criticism from its members for its dither and delay in the run up to the local elections on May 7. Meanwhile, Reform UK and the Green Party are set to make huge gains. This intense battle between the left and right comes as British voters increasingly abandon traditional establishment parties. […] | By
(2026-04-08). Wednesday 4/8: Stop War on IRAN. End the war for good. National Day of Action. indybay.org Powell and Market Streets, San Francisco…
(2026-04-08). The Eve Of A Radical Evil. scheerpost.com Nate Bear Don Not Panic We are on the eve of a radical evil. Tonight Trump's deadline for Iran to surrender or be faced with the destruction of its critical energy and national infrastructure expires. Just the fact that the president of the United States can set a 'deadline' for massive war crimes which leaves …
(2026-04-08). Generation Jihad Risky Raid Behind Enemy Lines. longwarjournal.org Bill Roggio and FDD Senior Analyst Cameron McMillan unravel the complex rescue of two US airmen shot down over Iran, including the strategic coordination and risks involved with the operation, plus the current state of the Iranian ballistic missile program and Tehran's strategic adaptability amidst the dynamic conditions of this war.
(2026-04-08). SPECIAL] Scott Ritter : WHAT CEASEFIRE? thealtworld.com [SPECIAL] — Scott Ritter : WHAT CEASEFIRE?
(2026-04-08). Real Madrid embroiled in ANOTHER Islamophobia scandal. thecanary.co 
Real Madrid is facing an unprecedented storm of controversy after a disastrous European night, both on and off the pitch, following their 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals. The match not only complicated their continental campaign but also ignited a major crisis off the field. On […] | By
(2026-04-08). Experts raise concerns over Trump's cognitive, behavioral decline. mronline.org 
Psychologist Dr. John Gartner warns that President Trump is "not the same man he was four weeks ago" and exhibiting signs of frontotemporal dementia.
(2026-04-08). Trump Calls Factual CNN Report on Iran Ceasefire Statement "Fake News" truthout.org On Tuesday evening, following the announcement of a tentative ceasefire agreement with Iran, President Donald Trump accused the news network CNN of falsely reporting a statement from some of Iran's leaders that claimed victory over the United States in the war that has been waged over the past month. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump made a promise to engage in additional war crimes and genocidal… |
(2026-04-08). Abu Dhabi detains 375 for filming sensitive sites, spreading misleading information. geo.tv 
Abu Dhabi Police issue warning against filming sensitive locations in the UAE and spreading misleading information on social. — X/@ADPoliceHQ
(2026-04-08). First year B Ed student cracks CTET 2026 in first attempt. ummid.com Inamur Rehman Hazfizur Rehman, a first year B.Ed. student of Malegaon, has cracked the Central Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) result of which was declared by the CBSE two days ago.
(2026-04-08). More than meets the eye: The material dialectic of vision. mronline.org 
Charles Darwin said that thinking about the vertebrate eye made him "shudder."
(2026-04-08). Brazil's Pix 'Could Be Real Regional Alternative to SWIFT,' Expert Says. orinocotribune.com The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has a new target in its sights: Pix, a Brazilian system that allows users to make and receive instant payments through an identification key. | A USTR document reflects the concern expressed by US companies regarding the alleged preferential treatment by the Central Bank of Brazil towards Pix, launched in November 2020, as, according to them, this could harm international providers of electronic payment services. | "Pix is from Brazil and nobody is going to force us to change it because of the service it is provi…
(2026-04-08). "We Never Go Anywhere?" — Is Trump Really Assuring NATO! thinktank.pk The question of whether former US President Donald Trump is genuinely reassuring NATO allies with statements like "we never go anywhere" or subtly preparing the ground for a strategic withdrawal has become one of the most critical debates in transatlantic geopolitics. As Mark Rutte undertakes a delicate diplomatic mission to Washington, the future of the …
(2026-04-08). Friday 4/24: Solidarity 4Evah. indybay.org 48 S. 7th Street…
(2026-04-08). Lost in translation: How AI models impact low-resource language communities. globalvoices.org 'The predominance of English language content online has significantly shaped the development of tools currently on the market'Originally published on This post i…
(2026-04-08). Turkey puts 11 on trial for LGBT. al-monitor.com Eleven leaders of a Turkish LGBT rights group went on trial Wednesday on charges of "obscenity" and "violating the protection of the family", their lawyer told AFP.The defendants, leaders of the Genc LGBTI+ association (Young LGBTI+ in Turkish), stand accused of breaching an article of the Turkish constitution on protecting family values, as well as publishing images on social media showing same-sex couples kissing ⚪ deemed "obscene" by the authorities.
(2026-04-08). The Best Restaurants in L.A., According to Punks. lataco.com Here's a guide to where today's grittiest punks eat.
(2026-04-08). Democrats And Republicans Are The Same People In Different Fonts. newsone.com 
Source: UCG / Getty | For years, Democrats cast themselves as the last clean hands in a dirty game—denouncing dark money like it was a political disease infecting only the other side. They built an identity on outrage, on the promise that they were better than the billionaires, the backroom deals, the anonymous checks. But somewhere along the way, the sermon turned into a strategy session. Because it turns out, when power is on the line, principles don't disappear—they get repackaged. | So let's stop pretending this is about Democrats losing their way. | They didn't lose anything. They found the ba…
(2026-04-08). Saturday 4/18: Earth Day Protest: "Energy From Heaven" Human Banner at Sunny Ocean Beach SF. indybay.org Ocean Beach – Stairwell 17 | 1000 Great Hwy | San Francisco, CA 94121 | Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblesf/event/9333……
(2026-04-08). Yes, Trump Is An Unhinged Madman, But The 25th Amendment Won't Save Us. newsone.com 
Source: NICHOLAS KAMM / Getty | As many question what it Like his first term, Trump's actions are exactly the type of thing the U.S. would use to invade another country. And yes, waking up to news of Trump threatening to destroy an entire civilization is concerning a…
(2026-04-08). Reform's Tice in a tizz about NHS workers taking sick leave. thecanary.co 
Reform stooge Richard Tice has taken to Twitter to complain about the number of NHS staff who called in sick over 2025. Apparently, health service workers took an average of 19 sick days last year. And if that doesn't get you all riled up and right-wingy, 5 of those days were for mental health reasons! […] | By
(2026-04-08). Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate. newarab.com 
Turkish security forces have arrested nearly 200 people in a nationwide sweep one day after Gurlek posted on X that officers had arrested 198 suspects in a simultaneous operation in 34 provinces against "the terrorist organisation Daesh", another name for the Islamic State group. | A gunman was killed and two others wounded in Tuesday's shootout with police outside the consulate, with two officers lightly wounded.
(2026-04-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2026-04-08). AI used against Associated Press and ProPublica journalists. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—AI has hit the AP: At least 120 U.S. newspeople, some of them longtime veterans of the Associated Press, the worldwide wire service, have received layoff notices as a result, with buyout offers—but with little notice to and no negotiations with their union. AI—artificial intelligence—can be used for good or ill, but corporate executives …
(2026-04-08). Pete Hegseth Weirdly Compares Pilot Rescue To Resurrection Of Jesus Christ. newsone.com 
(2026-04-08). US president calls Iran deal 'total and complete victory'. geo.tv 
(2026-04-08). Daily Memo: ICE Shoots At Man in Central Valley and ICE Takes People in the Coachella Valley and Glendora. lataco.com ICE continues to conduct raids and traffic stops, taking three men from their work truck in the Coachella Valley.
(2026-04-08). Madhya Pradesh 10th, 12th Result 2026: Steps, Link to Check. ummid.com The Madhya Pradesh Board of School Education (MPBSE) is most likely declaring the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Class 12 and High School Certificate (HSC) Class 10 Matric results on its official website mpresults.nic.in by April 15, 2026, multiple media reports said.
(2026-04-08). KEAM 2026: Candidates in Gulf given option to change exam center. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Government of Kerala has given options to candidates, who are in the Gulf countries and have registered for KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination, to change their exam centers.
(2026-04-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-08). Acting President Delcy Rodríguez: 'There Are People Who Have Benefited From the Amnesty Law Are Now Planning Conflict'. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "There are people who have benefited from the Amnesty Law…
(2026-04-08). Another Pakistan gaffe: PM Shehbaz Sharif's X post goes viral, posts 'draft' message welcoming ceasefire. ptcnews.tv Pakistan gaffe: Pakistan's back is being pat for mediating the ceasefire between the US and Iran and averting what could have been a major escalation of the hostilities with Trump threatening to end the entire civilasation. | Amid all the appreciation, a social media post by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has triggered widespread debate after an apparent 'draft message' inadvertently published on X and later edited. | The message swiftly drew attention with netizens suggesting that the inclusion of the word 'Draft' signals that…
(2026-04-08). 7 Ways to Grow Your Savings Account This Year. ummid.com A Savings Account is often the first step towards financial discipline, read seven practical ways to grow your Savings Account balance this year.
(2026-04-08). CBSE Launches New Curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched new Curriculum and Syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 which will be implemented from the Academic Year 2026-27.
(2026-04-08). FO Podcasts: The Muslim Brotherhood Explained — Origins, Ideology and Global Influence. fairobserver.com 
(2026-04-08). Airlines see no immediate relief despite Iran ceasefire. newarab.com 
(2026-04-08). 'Everyone' to defy UK government's farcical 'cat and mouse' game of arrests. thecanary.co 
On Saturday 11 April 2026, thousands of ordinary, peace-loving people will gather in Trafalgar Square, London. They'll be there in open defiance of the UK government's misguided crackdown on peaceful protest. This peaceful vigil, called 'Everyone Day', will demonstrate the unwaning resistance to the ban on Palestine Action. The UK government unlawfully proscribed this direct […] | By
(2026-04-08). Irish teachers confront ministers with calls to pass Occupied Territories Bill. thecanary.co 
Delegates at two conferences for teachers' unions have confronted education ministers about the Irish government's ongoing failure to pass legislation limiting trade with so-called 'Israel' via the Occupied Territories Bill. Attendees at the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) annual congress met minister for further and higher education James Lawless with chants of "enact the Occupied […] | By
(2026-04-08). Havertz last gasp strike gives Arsenal Champions League advantage. thecanary.co 
Kai Havertz scored in the 90th minute to give Arsenal a 1—0 win away to Sporting CP in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Lisbon. The result hands Arsenal a slender but valuable advantage heading to the second leg at the Emirates. Early shock In the sixth minute, Sporting displayed a leading […] | By
(2026-04-08). Trade Boost: 300 Indian Products Identified for Russia Export Push. infobrics.org India has identified close to 300 products across engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and chemicals that offer significant opportunities for Indian exporters to expand their presence in the Russian market…
(2026-04-08). Artemis II Update: Orion's Toilet Issue Resolved. ummid.com The Artemis II crew, working closely with mission control in Houston, were able to successfully restore the Orion spacecraft's toilet to normal operations after it reported glitches.
(2026-04-08). US Plans to Detain Cubans at Guantánamo in Event of Mass Migration From Island. truthout.org On one side of Guantánamo Bay, U.S. soldiers face a temporary disruption in the availability of lattes. On the other side, Cubans sit in darkness, waiting for the power to come back on. Amid the Trump administration's fuel blockade on Cuba, conditions in the country are deteriorating rapidly, raising the very real possibility of mass emigration. In February, the United Nations warned that a… |
(2026-04-08). How would a war in Iran affect the 2026 World Cup? thecanary.co 
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is approaching, scheduled to take place from June 11 to July 19. But an unprecedented challenge looms, threatening the tournament's success: a war between the United States and Iran. The war has sparked global concern about the participation of national teams, particularly the Iranian […] | By
(2026-04-08). California 175, Slavery Reparations Bureau may engage Global Bond Markets toward solutions. indybay.org California's bond market was via the 1850 compromise that was crafted and supported by New York financial institutions who utilized a most macabre form of collateral: human beings, often prisoners of war, who were also kidnapped from Africa and tortured into centuries of forced labor.
(2026-04-08). Countdown begins for Artemis 2 launch: How to watch Live. ummid.com NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is all set to launch Artemis 2- the American space agency's first Moon Mission since 1972, Wednesday April 01, 2026.
(2026-04-08). A Ship Owned By Karpowership Will Supply Power To Cuba. popularresistance.org Turkey is providing support to Cuba, where millions of people remain in the dark due to the tightening of U.S. embargoes and the collapse of its energy infrastructure. The ship, sent by Karpowership (part of Karadeniz Holding), has already begun generating electricity in Havana. | Following the second total collapse of the national grid in a short period, which left nearly 10 million people without electricity, the Cuban government has turned to the Turkish model of floating power plants for their ability to offer quick and effective solutions, according to Yeni Akit Gazetesi.
(2026-04-08). Friday 4/10: TDC Werkers Union Rally. indybay.org The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2026-04-08). US increasingly imposes conditions of subordination on EU. infobrics.org Trump intensifies interventionism, coercion, and unilateral measures.
(2026-04-08). Air Justice Lab Project Ending in Celebration. mediasanctuary.org Launched in 2022, the Sanctuary's Air Justice Lab (AJL) is a community air monitoring and educational initiative serving the greater Capital Region of NYS. Based within our NATURE Lab, AJL started in late 2022, when concerned residents, local students, and Sanctuary staff began a collaborative effort to install a growing network of low-cost air-monitoring devices. A'Livija Mullins-Richard is the Air Justice Lab Coordinator and reflected on the experience with Sina Basila Hickey.
(2026-04-08). AOC: Iran Deal "Changes Nothing" on Need to Impeach Trump for Genocidal Threat. truthout.org Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) has reiterated that the call for President Donald Trump to be impeached or removed from office remains as urgent as ever after his genocidal threat toward Iran, regardless of the president's announcement of a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday evening. In a post on X, Ocasio-Cortez said the deal "changes nothing." "The President has threatened a… |
(2026-04-08). Roses cast a gentle hue over ancient town in Yunnan. ecns.cn A couple poses by a rose tree in Dayan Ancient Town, Lijiang, Yunnan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]…
(2026-04-08). Protest Safety Training at UAlbany, Learning How to Stay Safe—and Care for Each Other. mediasanctuary.org Protest Safety Training at UAlbany.
(2026-04-08). I Met the "Enemy." They Were Just People. worldbeyondwar.org 
The people of Iran do not deserve what the U.S. government is doing to them. And we should not be a people who go along with it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2026-04-08). How Data Center Developers Staked Their Claim In Rural Georgia. popularresistance.org Jacqueline Lassetter wanted to see America's biggest data center. So one day in July last year, at the age of 78, she jumped into a car with her daughter, Daphne, and headed west across the muddy Chattahoochee River, leaving their wooded Georgia home for the Nevada desert. A week later, she was standing in front of the Citadel Campus, owned by data center company Switch, which lies along a stretch of highway outside of Reno, Nevada more than 2,000 miles from her home. | Lassetter was finally able to imagine what might soon be coming to her doorstep in Coweta County, Georgia: a gigantic, windowless computing compl…
(2026-04-08). American Muslims Don't Need to Defend Our Existence. otherwords.org The journey of my prayer rug reflects my own as a Muslim American. It has seen a lot, and despite its fraying fringes, remains resilient as ever. | Praying five times each day is one of the pillars of Islam. Each prayer includes recitations from the Qur'an. | My blue and gold prayer rug was a childhood gift from my late maternal grandmother, or nana as we called her, who brought it from Saudi Arabia. I still remember praying by her side. She taught me to read the Qur'an and would lovingly correct my Arabic. | Wherever I've been, I've prayed on that same rug. In a world that often leaves me feeling unmoored, my fa…
(2026-04-08). Why the US—Iran Deal May Collapse Sooner Than Expected. thinktank.pk The announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran—reportedly facilitated through discreet diplomatic channels involving Pakistan—has been framed as a breakthrough moment in a rapidly escalating conflict. Yet, beneath this momentary calm lies a complex web of contradictions, mistrust, and competing geopolitical interests that render any such agreement inherently unstable. This is …
(2026-04-08). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2026-04-08). After two years, Israel still withholds Walid Daqqa's body. newarab.com 
Yesterday, Tuesday, 7 April, marked the second anniversary of the death of prisoner This anniversary comes as Israeli authorities continue to withhold the body of Daqqa in "numbered graves" or mortuary freezers, refusing to hand it over to his family in the city of Baqa al-Gharbiyyeh for burial…
(2026-04-08). Birthright case forces U.S. Supreme Court to confront prospect of Americans losing citizenship. mronline.org 
As the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments last week about the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, Justice Sonia Sotomayor seemed skeptical. The order as written applies only to babies born in the future, and the Trump administration has asked the court to exclude current citizens from any decision. Still, …
(2026-04-08). Saturday 4/11: Real Estate and most every social question: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2026-04-08). When allies threaten war crimes, silence is self-destruction. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-08). Black Colorado Farmers Say Ongoing Battle With Racist Neighbors Led To Drive-By Shooting. newsone.com 
Source: Freedom Acres Ranch / facebook | A family of Black ranchers in Yoder, Colorado, who have reported a history of racial incidents they have endured since taking over the property, claim that, over the weekend, someone fired shots during a "drive by," which they appear to believe was an effort to intimidate them perpetrated by the very racists they've been up against for years. | "Shots were fired at our ranch. We are alive, but something inside us has been shaken in a way that cannot be put back easily. Freedom Acres Ranch is the place that was meant to be safe, the land we fought for, the space where we…
(2026-04-08). Grays Ferry parking garage collapse leaves 1 dead, 2 missing. whyy.org This story originally appear on At least one person is dead and two others are unaccounted for after a parking garage under construction partially collapsed in the It happened just after 2 p.m. Wednesday on the 3000 block of Grays Ferry Avenue. | Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson said three people were rescued when crews arrived at the scene. One victim was taken to…
(2026-04-08). La Cecenia: perno geopolitico russo nel Caucaso. Parte II — Le guerre degli anni '90 e la stabilizzazione. strategic-culture.su Nel complesso panorama storico-culturale del Jabal al-Alsun ("la montagna delle lingue", espressione con la quale le fonti arabe medievali definivano il Caucaso) la Cecenia ricopre sicuramente un ruolo di primo piano. Di fatto, sin dall'inizio della penetrazione militare russa nell'area caucasica (primi decenni del XVIII secolo) al preciso scopo di controllare i flussi commerciali da e verso l'Asia Centrale, questo istmo tra l'Europa e l'Asia ha assunto per il destino di Mosca una centralità geopolitica tale che si potrebbe affermare (senza timore di venire smentiti) che parte dell'odierna identità russa si è for…
(2026-04-08). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Decreto Ley 114 sobre asociaciones entre entidades empresariales estatales y no estatales. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu El ministro de Economía y Planificación y la presidenta del Instituto Nacional de Actores Económicos No Estatales comparecerán este miércoles en la Mesa Redonda para informar sobre los elementos principales y los impactos esperados del Decreto Ley 114 "De las asociaciones entre entidades empresariales estatales y no estatales" y la Resolución complementaria del MEP, que recién han sido puestos en vigor, y autorizan la diversificación de modalidades de negocios entre personas jurà¨dicas estatales y no estatales.